…OLED range, along with the benefits OLED displays have like infinite contrast and precise luminance control. The new flagship SC9 soundbar provides powerful 400W audio with 3.1.3 channels for room-filling surround. The soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced technologies, offering the widest compatibility with current cinematic audio standards. …
…because the USB-C 2.0 interface does not support audio/video streams (Alt DP found in USB-C 3.1 like the Razr 2022) over a USB-C to HDMI cable. That means you cannot cable connect to a dumb monitor or TV. It is a Pass because it will connect over Wi-Fi to a…
…an issue for gamers. Perfect for content consumption. Comms – Pass It has USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, WHICH SHOULD BUT DOES NOT support Alt DP 1.4 audio/video. This lost opportunity means you cannot use a USB-C to HDMI cable to a dumb monitor. It does support Chromecast to a smart…
…mode) at 15 hours and around 8 hours of office use. Expansion –Exceed 2 x Thunderbolt 4 charging and data/video/audio Via either Thunderbolt 4 port (40Gbps each), you can use a Thunderbolt dock or downscale to USB-C 3.2 5V/3A/15W Alt DP 1.4 and use a low-cost dongle. I can support…
…USB-C charger. It can use a 65W upstream charge via a dongle or USB-C PD 45W+ charger. Tests show a video loop (50% brightness/volume/aeroplane mode) at over 17 hours and around 3 hours under load. Expansion – 1 x USB-C 3.2 port or charging and data/video/audio Via the USB-C 3.2…
…a 3.5mm cabled head/earphone, you can use an $89.95 Airfly Pro 3.5mm to Bluetooth 5.0 (BT) Audio transmitter and attach up to two sets of BT head/earphones. The internal battery lasts up to 16 hours and is USB-C charged. The Airfly Pro with Pocketalker 2.0 adds Bluetooth flexibility (still mono)….
…HDMI is instant. The jury is out on whether you need extra HDMI ports on the soundbar for a Blu-ray player, Foxtel, Fetch, TV dongle (Google 4K TV), PlayStation, Xbox etc. These are best attached to the TV HDMI ports that will pass the audio stream and metadata to the…
…for use in the home – otherwise, there are plenty of tablets from Samsung, OPPO, Lenovo et al. The secret sauce is the docking/charging/bass speaker base that makes this great for the cooking area, consuming audio and video media and, importantly, as a Google Home Hub. Here is what we…
…voice recognition and audio recording. AI noise cancelling removes sound outside the 1-4kHz range (clear voice) and can be set for basic, single, or multiple presenters. Tested and fit for purpose. Audio – Pass+ It has two left/right up-firing tweeters from beside the keyboard and two down-firing full-range speakers under…
…around. From Sennheiser or Addicted to Audio Warranty 24-months Made in Ireland Company Sennheiser (Est 1945) is a German privately-held audio company specialising in designing and producing a wide range of high-fidelity products, including microphones, headphones, telephone accessories, and aviation headsets for personal, professional, and business applications. Sonova Holding, based…
…has no alt DP audio/video/data capability for cable streaming. Summary: Fine for a mid-range phone. 4/5G – Pass Exynos typically has a strong antenna strength but only finds the closest tower. It ranged between 1 and 3 pW, suitable for major city and suburban use with good tower coverage (Tested…
…all content with up to 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS Virtual:X (not Dolby Atmos). RRP $799 (from July). Features When paired with most LG 2022 or 2023 models, it enables WOW Orchestra, which utilises the products’ audio channels to create an expanded soundstage with improved height, depth, and power. The…