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The Denon Home 400 wireless smart speaker delivers Dolby Atmos Music, enveloping you in rich, expansive sound that reveals every nuance. Built-in dual height speakers add a lifelike vertical dimension for an all-in-one immersive experience. With the HEOS app, setup takes just minutes and streaming and control are effortless. Stereo-pair two speakers for even more expansive sound. The result of more than a century of Denon's legendary craftsmanship, the Denon Home 400 blends high-performance audio with an elevated design that complements any space~making it easy to enjoy extraordinary sound anywhere you listen.
Customer Rating
5
Big Audio, Big 3D Soundstage
on May 7, 2026
Posted by: NAMO
PROS
HUGE sound
6 Independently Powered Drivers (4.5" Woofers x 2, Front Facing Tweeters x 2, Top-Firing Tweeters x 2)
Big 3D sound
Can be linked to another 400 to form a stereo pair
HUGE sound
6 Independently Powered Drivers (4.5" Woofers x 2, Front Facing Tweeters x 2, Top-Firing Tweeters x 2)
Big 3D sound
Can be linked to another 400 to form a stereo pair
CONS
HEOS app is meh
HEOS app is meh
CONNECTIONS
Wi-Fi (2.4Ghz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
AirPlay 2
Bluetooth
3.5mm Headphone
USB-C
Wi-Fi (2.4Ghz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
AirPlay 2
Bluetooth
3.5mm Headphone
USB-C
SET-UP
The Home 400 is extremely easy to set-up. After downloading the Heos app, initial set-up is uneventful and polished. The app walks you step-by-step through the set-up and everything went without any issues. After initial connection, I was prompted for a mandatory firmware update and then a couple days later, was prompted for another firmware update. Both updates went without issue. No drama, no issues, nothing. Kudos to Denon for making such a polished user experience.
The Home 400 is extremely easy to set-up. After downloading the Heos app, initial set-up is uneventful and polished. The app walks you step-by-step through the set-up and everything went without any issues. After initial connection, I was prompted for a mandatory firmware update and then a couple days later, was prompted for another firmware update. Both updates went without issue. No drama, no issues, nothing. Kudos to Denon for making such a polished user experience.
HEOS APP
Like the 200, the same issues I have with the Heos app applies to the 400. While the Heos app works and allows you to link the big streaming services, there isn't a true integration that allows your app of choice to fully function from within Heos. My app of choice, Amazon Music, has elements accessible within Heos, but it isn't the full experience. It more like Amazon Music Lite.
Like the 200, the same issues I have with the Heos app applies to the 400. While the Heos app works and allows you to link the big streaming services, there isn't a true integration that allows your app of choice to fully function from within Heos. My app of choice, Amazon Music, has elements accessible within Heos, but it isn't the full experience. It more like Amazon Music Lite.
My preference is to use the Heos app to get the Home 400 set-up, updated, and adjust the equalizer to reflect how I generally like the audio curves. As far as music streaming, I find the best way to access the Home 400 is via Bluetooth. This way I can get the full Amazon Music app experience while still sending audio to the 400. Surprisingly, Bluetooth has come far enough that with my Pixel 10 Pro, I can stream HD, Ultra HD, and Atmos-enabled tracks directly to the 400 without down-sampling. Perfect!!!!
SOUND QUALITY
There's nothing to complain about (at least in my book) regarding the Home 400. Audio is full-bodied with deep, impressive bass, and the angled drivers create a very spacious sound stage. The extra woofer over the 200 adds impressive bass and the 2 top, angled tweeters make an Atmos soundtrack sound that much more enveloping. Lows are punchy and deep and mids and highs are crisp and clear. Denon has spent a great deal of time fine-tuning the drivers and it really pays off. Kudos to Denon for using soft-domed tweeters in their new products. To me, very few manufacturers know how to properly do hard-domed tweeters. These Denon tweeters have a nice, calm, relaxed sound that isn't harsh or brash. The mids and highs are very pleasant without being in-your-face bright. Excellent!
There's nothing to complain about (at least in my book) regarding the Home 400. Audio is full-bodied with deep, impressive bass, and the angled drivers create a very spacious sound stage. The extra woofer over the 200 adds impressive bass and the 2 top, angled tweeters make an Atmos soundtrack sound that much more enveloping. Lows are punchy and deep and mids and highs are crisp and clear. Denon has spent a great deal of time fine-tuning the drivers and it really pays off. Kudos to Denon for using soft-domed tweeters in their new products. To me, very few manufacturers know how to properly do hard-domed tweeters. These Denon tweeters have a nice, calm, relaxed sound that isn't harsh or brash. The mids and highs are very pleasant without being in-your-face bright. Excellent!
FINAL THOUGHTS
If it isn't too hard to figure out, I'm very impressed with the Home 400. It takes everything I love about the Home 200 and makes it that much better. Deeper bass and more spacious soundstage. The Home 400 is made for larger rooms and areas and if it isn't enough, it can be linked to an additional 400 to make a stereo pair.
If it isn't too hard to figure out, I'm very impressed with the Home 400. It takes everything I love about the Home 200 and makes it that much better. Deeper bass and more spacious soundstage. The Home 400 is made for larger rooms and areas and if it isn't enough, it can be linked to an additional 400 to make a stereo pair.
How much do I like the new Home products? Would I choose a Denon or their competitor's products? I have, and do, own both. After true back-to-back listening sessions, I can say, in my opinion, that these new Home speakers are superior. I prefer their sound over the competition. The bass and spacious sound seems to defy the laws of physics.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Wherever life takes you, the Acer Swift Go 16 AI is designed to move with you. Its slim, ultra~thin design slips effortlessly into your day, while all~day battery life and the powerful AMD Ryzen~ AI 9 465 processor deliver seamless performance ~ so you can work, create, and stay connected effortlessly, wherever you go. A stunning WUXGA (1920 x 1200) touch matte display makes every moment more immersive, while built~in AI performance helps ideas take shape so you can stay one step ahead.
Customer Rating
4
Extremely Capable, but lacks decent display
on May 5, 2026
Posted by: NAMO
KEY SPECS
AMD Ryzen 9 AI 465 (10C / 20T) (4 Performance / 6 Efficient)
32GB DDR5 RAM
1TB Gen 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
5.0MP Front Camera with Facial Recognition (Windows Hello)
Radeon 880M Integrated Graphics
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7
AMD Ryzen 9 AI 465 (10C / 20T) (4 Performance / 6 Efficient)
32GB DDR5 RAM
1TB Gen 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
5.0MP Front Camera with Facial Recognition (Windows Hello)
Radeon 880M Integrated Graphics
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7
PORTS
HDMI 2.1 x 1
USB-C x 2 (40Gbps)
USB-A 3.2 x 2
3.5mm Headphone Jack
MicroSD x 1
HDMI 2.1 x 1
USB-C x 2 (40Gbps)
USB-A 3.2 x 2
3.5mm Headphone Jack
MicroSD x 1
PROS
32GB of RAM
Powerful multi-core processor
Wi-Fi 7
32GB of RAM
Powerful multi-core processor
Wi-Fi 7
INITIAL SET-UP & CONFIGURATION
Props to Acer. My initial set-up went without a glitch. The laptop started and installed all necessary drivers and devices with ZERO fuss. Granted after start-up and activation, there was a firmware update pending for the device, but no worries, it too went without any issues. On top of that, the firmware update went very quickly, taking less than a quarter of the time most other manufacturers' firmware updates take.
Props to Acer. My initial set-up went without a glitch. The laptop started and installed all necessary drivers and devices with ZERO fuss. Granted after start-up and activation, there was a firmware update pending for the device, but no worries, it too went without any issues. On top of that, the firmware update went very quickly, taking less than a quarter of the time most other manufacturers' firmware updates take.
One thing I have to mention, as it is a huge pet peeve of mine, is the amount of bloatware that came pre-installed on this device. This new Acer Swift has more pre-installed bloatware than any other laptop I've reviewed to date. I counted a total of 23 different apps, services, programs, offers, analytics, telemetry, etc. All unnecessary. To add insult to injury, Acer chose to bundle McAfee with the Swift. Ugh. A resource hog and nearly impossible to cleanly remove from your system. Double Ugh.
PERFORMANCE AND USE
It's hard to find fault with AMD's latest Ryzen AI processors. This one is no exception. This Ryzen 9 contains a total of 10 cores. 4 Zen 5 Performance cores, 6 Zen 5c Ultra-Efficient cores, and an integrated Neural Processor to handle onboard AI tasks. Together they make for a peppy and responsive laptop. Not to mention, it seems to be very efficient thermally. Even during benchmarking the cooling fans never got annoyingly loud or obtrusive. Did they spin up? Yes. Was it distractingly loud and unpleasant? No, not at all. While not the quietest laptop I've reviewed recently, I have no objections or complaints about the fan noise. I will say that these fans do spin up more often than similarly spec'd Intel-based Swifts, but it is worth the tradeoff for me to get the increased performance that the Ryzen 9 offers of lesser Intel and AMD chips.
It's hard to find fault with AMD's latest Ryzen AI processors. This one is no exception. This Ryzen 9 contains a total of 10 cores. 4 Zen 5 Performance cores, 6 Zen 5c Ultra-Efficient cores, and an integrated Neural Processor to handle onboard AI tasks. Together they make for a peppy and responsive laptop. Not to mention, it seems to be very efficient thermally. Even during benchmarking the cooling fans never got annoyingly loud or obtrusive. Did they spin up? Yes. Was it distractingly loud and unpleasant? No, not at all. While not the quietest laptop I've reviewed recently, I have no objections or complaints about the fan noise. I will say that these fans do spin up more often than similarly spec'd Intel-based Swifts, but it is worth the tradeoff for me to get the increased performance that the Ryzen 9 offers of lesser Intel and AMD chips.
Unlike most laptops, the Swift is able to fold completely flat. No, it's not a 2-in-1 that can be folded into a tablet, but I am surprised at just how convenient it is to fold flat. I had never given it much thought. Even looking at Acer touting the feature on their website, I dismissed the convenience factor. But after spending quite a bit of quality time with the Swift, I see just how convenient the fold flat feature is during daily use. Who would have thought?
On the performance front, the great rivalry rages on and probably always will. Do I get an AMD processor or an Intel processor? Both are options in the Swift family of laptops. I was able to make back-to-back comparisons as I recently received a laptop for review powered by Intel's latest Core Ultra 7 355 processor (4P Cores / 4 Ultra-Low Power Cores), as well as a machine with AMD's Ryzen AI 5 340 from 2025 (6C / 12T). How does the Ryzen 9 stack up to similar models? Passmark scores are as follows:
Ryzen 9 (2026) Intel Ultra 7 355 Ryzen 5 (2025)
CPU 32722.4 (89th Percentile) 20005.9 (70th Percentile) 19010.3 (56th Percentile)
2D Graphics 945.6 (77th Percentile) 877.9 (69th Percentile) 887.7 (71st Percentile)
3D Graphics 6655.9 (42nd Percentile) 4539.6 (36th Percentile) 4105.1 (35th Percentile)
CPU 32722.4 (89th Percentile) 20005.9 (70th Percentile) 19010.3 (56th Percentile)
2D Graphics 945.6 (77th Percentile) 877.9 (69th Percentile) 887.7 (71st Percentile)
3D Graphics 6655.9 (42nd Percentile) 4539.6 (36th Percentile) 4105.1 (35th Percentile)
The new Ryzen 9 AI processor is powerful. Besting its closest rival that I've been able to test by over 30%. Would an Ultra 9 be closer? Yes, definitely, but the AI 9 is an extremely powerful processor. Not to mention, the new Radeon 880M graphics are more capable than even last year's Ryzen mobile graphics. Not revolutionarily so, but it is a definite evolutionary step in the right direction. One drawback of having all this compute power on tap is the amount of heat it produces. Granted AMD has worked wonders over the years in reducing power consumption, but the AI 9 does make considerably more heat than its lesser competitors and because of this battery life is shorter and the fans do spin up more often to maintain temps.
NEGATIVES
1. System is held back by an average NVMe drive. Besting only 4770.83MB/s transfer capabilities, which is slightly more than 1/2 the speed a good Gen 4 drive can deliver. A quality Gen4 x 4 drive will do roughly 7000MB/s.
1. System is held back by an average NVMe drive. Besting only 4770.83MB/s transfer capabilities, which is slightly more than 1/2 the speed a good Gen 4 drive can deliver. A quality Gen4 x 4 drive will do roughly 7000MB/s.
2. Wish it was an OLED display. After using an OLED laptop, it is hard to go back to a non-OLED model. The black levels leave me wanting and the display just lacks that great inky black panel that I have grown to love over the years. Quite frankly, a laptop with this prowess should have an OLED panel. The laptop exudes high-end hardware strapped to an entry-level display.
3. Bloatware. This new Acer takes the crown for amount of bloatware that comes pre-installed. I counted a total of 23 apps, links, and other forms of telemetry software. Even after a clean Windows 11 installation to rid myself of McAfee Anti-Virus (pre-installed), Acer still snuck 7 telemetry and reporting services back in and all were set to AutoStart.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Do I like the Acer Swift Go 16? Yes. Do I love it? No. This is a top-tier laptop. There is no other way to put it. I appreciate the amount of raw computing power that this laptop offers. Not to mention the included 32GB of RAM puts it in the top-tier among others in the market. Most laptops only offer 16GB. This wasn't a big deal a couple of years ago when you could easily upgrade RAM, but not in today's day and age where RAM is now soldered directly to the motherboard and is non-upgradeable. Because this laptop packs so much potential, I feel the antiquated LED screen is out of place on such a highly spec'd device.
Do I like the Acer Swift Go 16? Yes. Do I love it? No. This is a top-tier laptop. There is no other way to put it. I appreciate the amount of raw computing power that this laptop offers. Not to mention the included 32GB of RAM puts it in the top-tier among others in the market. Most laptops only offer 16GB. This wasn't a big deal a couple of years ago when you could easily upgrade RAM, but not in today's day and age where RAM is now soldered directly to the motherboard and is non-upgradeable. Because this laptop packs so much potential, I feel the antiquated LED screen is out of place on such a highly spec'd device.
A second reason as to why I don't love the Acer is the amount of unnecessary bloatware that comes pre-installed. Even after a clean Windows install, the analytics and telemetry services still got re-installed without my intervention. Not a fan.
In the end, would I recommend this PC? Yes. Especially if I had an external OLED monitor to connect it too. It has a TON of processing power and even with all the compute power it has managed a good 5 to 6 hours of battery life for me to date. Some days better than others, but I get about 6 on average. Not bad for this amount of performance.
RECOMMENDED
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Denon Home 200 wireless smart speaker delivers stereo sound and Dolby Atmos Music in a single speaker, immersing you in rich, detailed spatial sound that reveals every nuance. With the HEOS app, setup takes just minutes and streaming and control are effortless. Stereo-pair two speakers for even more expansive sound. The result of more than a century of Denon's legendary craftsmanship, the Denon Home 200 blends high-performance audio with an elevated design that complements any space~making it easy to enjoy extraordinary sound anywhere you listen.
Posted by: NAMO
TLDR: Denon's latest attempt to dethrone the king of streaming & their hard work shows.
CONNECTIONS
USB-C
3.5mm Headphone
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi (2.4, 5, 6GHz)
AirPlay 2
USB-C
3.5mm Headphone
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi (2.4, 5, 6GHz)
AirPlay 2
PROS
Excellent iOS & Android support
Huge, spacious sound
Trouble-free set-up
Smart Assistant Compatible
Excellent iOS & Android support
Huge, spacious sound
Trouble-free set-up
Smart Assistant Compatible
CONS
Cannot stream directly from Amazon Music app to the Home 200 with Android
Limited music app functionality within Heos
Cannot stream directly from Amazon Music app to the Home 200 with Android
Limited music app functionality within Heos
INITIAL SET-UP
I'll admit it's been a while since I've given Heos a go. I had some of Denon's first generation Heos speakers when they hit the market. I had such high hopes. They sounded great and performed well, but Denon's primary competitor was already well established in the market and everything revolved around their products. So much so, that I eventually abandoned the Heos ecosystem and switched over. There was just too much left wanting that was not fully baked into the Heos ecosystem yet, not enough products, not enough infrastructure.
I'll admit it's been a while since I've given Heos a go. I had some of Denon's first generation Heos speakers when they hit the market. I had such high hopes. They sounded great and performed well, but Denon's primary competitor was already well established in the market and everything revolved around their products. So much so, that I eventually abandoned the Heos ecosystem and switched over. There was just too much left wanting that was not fully baked into the Heos ecosystem yet, not enough products, not enough infrastructure.
Fast forward many, many years now and Denon has grown and refined the Heos ecosystem both in terms of available products and app compatibility, support, and development. Denon deserves props for making sure their apps are squared away prior to introducing a new product to the market. The Heos app is very user-friendly and setting up a Home 200 for the first time was stress and drama free. Kudos Denon. Unlike some of your competitors, the Heos app walked me through your new Home 200 series speaker set-up without error.
Same kudos to your firmware. Upon initial set-up, like nearly 99% of the products after launch, there was a mandatory firmware update waiting for the 200. I am happy to report that the 200 downloaded, installed, and re-connected to the app and network without error or issue. I can't stress how uncommon this seems to be recently and Denon gets props from me for their efforts. Another firmware popped up today for the 200. Any issues? None. Great work!
SOUND
How does the Denon Home 200 sound? There is no other way to say it. There is no way a speaker this size should sound so big, open, and spacious. The 200 seems to defy the laws of physics. The 200 combines a 4" woofer with 2 angled high-frequency tweeters. Together, along with Denon's Atmos processing makes the little 200 sound unbelievably full and spacious from just a single, small package. I routinely found myself surprised while streaming Atmos-enabled audio, at just how enveloping the sound was.
How does the Denon Home 200 sound? There is no other way to say it. There is no way a speaker this size should sound so big, open, and spacious. The 200 seems to defy the laws of physics. The 200 combines a 4" woofer with 2 angled high-frequency tweeters. Together, along with Denon's Atmos processing makes the little 200 sound unbelievably full and spacious from just a single, small package. I routinely found myself surprised while streaming Atmos-enabled audio, at just how enveloping the sound was.
EXPANSION
The additional driver in the Home 200 makes for a totally different experience compared to last generation. The added channel separation and makes for a tremendously wider soundstage compared to its predecessor. While the Home 200 will happily play and stand on its own, one must not forget that it is part of a larger Heos ecosystem. The 200 can be paired with an additional 200 to expand the already impressive soundstage and used as a set of stereo Left & Right speakers, or it can be used as a surround speaker set when paired with a Heos soundbar. My how far wireless technology has come over the years. This was something unheard of 5 years ago.
The additional driver in the Home 200 makes for a totally different experience compared to last generation. The added channel separation and makes for a tremendously wider soundstage compared to its predecessor. While the Home 200 will happily play and stand on its own, one must not forget that it is part of a larger Heos ecosystem. The 200 can be paired with an additional 200 to expand the already impressive soundstage and used as a set of stereo Left & Right speakers, or it can be used as a surround speaker set when paired with a Heos soundbar. My how far wireless technology has come over the years. This was something unheard of 5 years ago.
CONS
The biggest drawback for me is the Heos app. For me, my music service of choice is Amazon Music. As a primarily Android user, I don't like the fact that I can't select the Home 200 as a destination in the Amazon Music app without the addition of the Heos app. Not that I dislike the Heos app, it's just that gives you more of an Amazon Music Lite experience and loses some of the Amazon app's functionality. Not a deal breaker by any means, and honestly the Heos app is just as good as its competitor after their much-maligned app redesign.
The biggest drawback for me is the Heos app. For me, my music service of choice is Amazon Music. As a primarily Android user, I don't like the fact that I can't select the Home 200 as a destination in the Amazon Music app without the addition of the Heos app. Not that I dislike the Heos app, it's just that gives you more of an Amazon Music Lite experience and loses some of the Amazon app's functionality. Not a deal breaker by any means, and honestly the Heos app is just as good as its competitor after their much-maligned app redesign.
Could I offset some of my gripe by streaming to the 200 via Bluetooth? Yes. Definitely. Unfortunately, that also negates the ability to stream high-resolution audio to the device, as Bluetooth is a very lossy transport protocol. Denon's primary competitor is the same way, or was the last time I used their products and app.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Do I like the Home 200? ABSOLUTELY. The sound from a speaker, not as big as a 2L of soda, is huge. Mids and highs are clear and intelligible, and for only having a 4" driver to work with, bass is actually decent. By Denon adding an additional tweeter and applying the Atmos processing, it makes the little 200 sound much bigger and room filling than it actually is. The more I listen to the 200, the more impressed I am with it. So much so, that when I compare it back-to-back with the Home 400, I am much more impressed by what the little 200 offers compared to its bigger brother.
Do I like the Home 200? ABSOLUTELY. The sound from a speaker, not as big as a 2L of soda, is huge. Mids and highs are clear and intelligible, and for only having a 4" driver to work with, bass is actually decent. By Denon adding an additional tweeter and applying the Atmos processing, it makes the little 200 sound much bigger and room filling than it actually is. The more I listen to the 200, the more impressed I am with it. So much so, that when I compare it back-to-back with the Home 400, I am much more impressed by what the little 200 offers compared to its bigger brother.
The Heos app and ecosystem now have a robust assortment of products and has excellent app integration. If you are like me and haven't given the Heos products and the Heos ecosystem a try in a number of years, Denon deserves a second look. Their newest line of products has more than won me back.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This is a Gaming Headset for PC/XB/PS. Experience the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni—the ultimate universal gaming and entertainment headset. Experience true Hi Res 96kHz/24 bit wireless audio over 2.4GHz and Bluetooth LE, with OmniPlay letting you connect up to five devices and mix up to four audio sources at once. Enjoy simultaneous PC and console audio unique to SteelSeries, and broadcast quality voice with the ClearCast Pro high bandwidth omnidirectional microphone with advanced AI noise rejection built-in. Hybrid ANC and Transparency Mode keep you in control, while dual hot swap batteries deliver uninterrupted play. Fine tune everything instantly using the Arctis Mobile App, GG/Sonar PC Software, or the GameHub’s OLED display. One headset for all your systems, all at once.
Customer Rating
3
Poorly Designed App / Poor ANC / Avg Sound Quality
on April 27, 2026
Posted by: NAMO
TLDR: Supports multiple simultaneous connections, but below average noise cancellation mar otherwise good audio reproduction.
PROS
Supports Hi-Res Audio
Up to 4 Device Simultaneous Connectivity
True Line In / Line Out Connections
Intuitive Scroll Wheel & OLED Display
Hot Swappable 2 battery set-up
Supports Hi-Res Audio
Up to 4 Device Simultaneous Connectivity
True Line In / Line Out Connections
Intuitive Scroll Wheel & OLED Display
Hot Swappable 2 battery set-up
CONS
Sloppy Manual Documentation
Extremely poor ANC performance
Sloppy Manual Documentation
Extremely poor ANC performance
APP & SET-UP
The SteelSeries GG app makes it easy for gamers to capture their game play and audio. Honestly, I find it the easiest software to date to allow for game captures, providing easy to understand settings and options for game play. The GG app will automatically scan for games and depending on the game, will automatically capture in-game clips based on pre-defined criteria. Take Black Ops 7 for instance. The GG app can automatically save clips of any headshot, any long shot, and any triple kill or more. That's just an example and the criteria will vary by game with some games supporting more options than others. But I think its great for content uploaders and makes capturing moments easy without a ton of editing and searching.
The SteelSeries GG app makes it easy for gamers to capture their game play and audio. Honestly, I find it the easiest software to date to allow for game captures, providing easy to understand settings and options for game play. The GG app will automatically scan for games and depending on the game, will automatically capture in-game clips based on pre-defined criteria. Take Black Ops 7 for instance. The GG app can automatically save clips of any headshot, any long shot, and any triple kill or more. That's just an example and the criteria will vary by game with some games supporting more options than others. But I think its great for content uploaders and makes capturing moments easy without a ton of editing and searching.
AUDIO PERFORMANCE & ANC
Once I figured out that you have to manually adjust audio settings on the Base Station, I was able to get the audio pleasing enough. Steel claims audio reproduction capabilities of 10 - 40000Hz. Far beyond the ability of human hearing. Those are very good specs, but I think are very optimistic. The 40mm drivers will only go so deep, it just physics. To be fair they do a very admirable job of reproducing crisp, clean audio especially when using high resolution sources like Amazon Music. I have no complaints about the Nova Pro's mids and highs. They are comfortably open with just enough airiness to keep the audio from feeling overly compressed. Its a pleasing spaciousness.
Once I figured out that you have to manually adjust audio settings on the Base Station, I was able to get the audio pleasing enough. Steel claims audio reproduction capabilities of 10 - 40000Hz. Far beyond the ability of human hearing. Those are very good specs, but I think are very optimistic. The 40mm drivers will only go so deep, it just physics. To be fair they do a very admirable job of reproducing crisp, clean audio especially when using high resolution sources like Amazon Music. I have no complaints about the Nova Pro's mids and highs. They are comfortably open with just enough airiness to keep the audio from feeling overly compressed. Its a pleasing spaciousness.
One thing that I can't speak highly of is the Active Noise Cancellation. I find its performance is sub-par compared to the competition. If you look at the SteelSeries website they talk about how they tuned their ANC against hair dryers and jet engines. If so, I think it may be the only thing they tuned their ANC against. The Nova Pros don't effectively eliminate outside speech or other ambient sounds. I tried all the settings in the Base Station. ANC Low, ANC Med, ANC High, Transparency On, Transparency Off. A TV in the same room, playing at a volume level of 3 (just barely audible & my go-to test environment for ANC products), isn't effectively drowned out, regardless of the Nova's settings. The Nova Pros have some of the least capable ANC capabilities of all my headphones, even being bested by some that have no ANC technology built-in. Voices, keystrokes, etc. aren't effectively drowned out.
GAMING PERFORMANCE
The Nova Pro Omni's gaming performance is decent. The Omni's offer 360-degree audio processing and Steel has a TON of built-in EQ settings for game play. It makes it extremely easy to get the Omni's tailored for best performance during game play. Find your game of choice and a simple point-and-click get the Nova's configured for what Steel feels is best for said game. It works well and most games are spot on, but I feel that the overall changes between games are minimal.
The Nova Pro Omni's gaming performance is decent. The Omni's offer 360-degree audio processing and Steel has a TON of built-in EQ settings for game play. It makes it extremely easy to get the Omni's tailored for best performance during game play. Find your game of choice and a simple point-and-click get the Nova's configured for what Steel feels is best for said game. It works well and most games are spot on, but I feel that the overall changes between games are minimal.
The same with Sonar. It is Steel's approach to allowing the headphones to pinpoint footsteps, gunshots, etc. It works well, but is nothing special that the competitors don't already do with their products and software. I do find the 2.4GHz responsiveness very good with minimal, if any lag or hiccups. Even when using other 2.4GHz transmitters, I haven't experienced any hiccups or interference during gameplay. But like I said above, there is just too much ambient noise that is allowed through during quiet passages.
BASE STATION
The Base Station is a nice piece. It has a lot of things to like. It accepts 2 different USB-C sources, plus Bluetooth. It also has genuine line-out and line-in connections for direct connection to sources and destinations that support 3.5mm inputs and outputs. A fantastic addition for those with powered speakers. It makes for a great way to play high resolution audio to those said speakers. Great job Steel!
The Base Station is a nice piece. It has a lot of things to like. It accepts 2 different USB-C sources, plus Bluetooth. It also has genuine line-out and line-in connections for direct connection to sources and destinations that support 3.5mm inputs and outputs. A fantastic addition for those with powered speakers. It makes for a great way to play high resolution audio to those said speakers. Great job Steel!
The monochrome OLED display is generously sized and extremely easy to read. Having just a jog wheel and what equates to a back button, makes changes and navigation extremely easy. Steel also deserves kudos for making the entire package USB powered. No additional power connections are required!!! Major, major props Steel!! Not only is the Base Station powered via USB, but there is also enough overhead to allow for charging of the Nova's back-up battery as well. Outstanding!! I find charging times slow, but not objectionably slow. The Base Station is a nice, tidy package and Steel has put a lot of effort and design into it & should be recognized for their efforts.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Do I like the Nova Pros audio quality? They are average. Would I buy them for myself or recommend them? No. The Nova Pro Omni represents Steel's best offering in the premium headphone market. However, it falls far short of the competition. The app has limited functionality with the Nova Pros. Users can't make the same changes to the headphones and the Base Station from within the app, that they can make on the front panel of the Base Station. This forces users to bounce back and forth between the app and the Base Station to dial in the system.
Do I like the Nova Pros audio quality? They are average. Would I buy them for myself or recommend them? No. The Nova Pro Omni represents Steel's best offering in the premium headphone market. However, it falls far short of the competition. The app has limited functionality with the Nova Pros. Users can't make the same changes to the headphones and the Base Station from within the app, that they can make on the front panel of the Base Station. This forces users to bounce back and forth between the app and the Base Station to dial in the system.
Secondly. The ANC is subpar compared to competing products. As I stated above, it cannot effectively overcome ambient noises. Transparency modes make little difference and upping the ANC aggressiveness really only seems to add more digital hiss than anything.
For me, the Arctis Nova Pro Omni's are a no-go. There is just too much left on the table that Steel's competitors don't do leaps and bounds better, particularly in the noise cancellation department.
NOT RECOMMENDED
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Flip your day, your way. More than just a laptop~it~s your all-day, anywhere companion with 4 flexible modes. Power and performance for AI acceleration, it keeps pace with your most creative ideas and demanding workloads. With fast charging and a design that~s both sleek and durable, the OmniBook X Flip moves as effortlessly~and stylishly~as you do.
Customer Rating
5
Long Battery Life / Excellent Speed & Thermals
on April 26, 2026
Posted by: NAMO
TLDR: Beautiful screen, premium feel, cool and composed. An excellent 2-in-1.
PORTS
HDMI 2.1 x 1
USB-C x 2 (Thunderbolt 4)
USB-A x 2
3.5mm Headphone x 1
HDMI 2.1 x 1
USB-C x 2 (Thunderbolt 4)
USB-A x 2
3.5mm Headphone x 1
KEY SPECS
Intel Ultra 7 355 - 8 Cores (4Performance, 4 Ultra Low Power)
16GB LPDDR5X RAM
1TB NVMe SSD (Gen 4 speed)
1920 x 1200 OLED Display HDR 300 nits
MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth Adapter
Intel Ultra 7 355 - 8 Cores (4Performance, 4 Ultra Low Power)
16GB LPDDR5X RAM
1TB NVMe SSD (Gen 4 speed)
1920 x 1200 OLED Display HDR 300 nits
MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth Adapter
PROS
Excellent Battery Life
Cool & Quiet even during benchmarking
Gorgeous OLED display
Backlit Keyboard
Excellent Battery Life
Cool & Quiet even during benchmarking
Gorgeous OLED display
Backlit Keyboard
CONS
Not 4k
Pre-Installed Bloatware
Hidden HP Analytics
Not 4k
Pre-Installed Bloatware
Hidden HP Analytics
SET-UP
Every HP computer I've been lucky enough to review always comes with too much bloatware pre-installed. Frustrating and annoying. This Omnibook is no exception. It comes loaded up with multiple "offers" as well as McAfee Anti-Virus and tons of HP pre-installed analytics, telemetry, and diagnostics software. Too much really. Thankfully, once activated, Microsoft makes it easy to reach out and download a clean, unadulterated version of Windows 11 via the Media Creation Tool. After successful set-up and some use, that is exactly what I did. Why? Because McAfee just seemed to bog the system down too much and with Windows Defender now included with Windows 11, the need for a dedicated antivirus program is mostly unnecessary.
Every HP computer I've been lucky enough to review always comes with too much bloatware pre-installed. Frustrating and annoying. This Omnibook is no exception. It comes loaded up with multiple "offers" as well as McAfee Anti-Virus and tons of HP pre-installed analytics, telemetry, and diagnostics software. Too much really. Thankfully, once activated, Microsoft makes it easy to reach out and download a clean, unadulterated version of Windows 11 via the Media Creation Tool. After successful set-up and some use, that is exactly what I did. Why? Because McAfee just seemed to bog the system down too much and with Windows Defender now included with Windows 11, the need for a dedicated antivirus program is mostly unnecessary.
BATTERY LIFE
It's hard to find fault with the Omnibook X for daily use. Battery life is exceptional. It easily lasts a full workday and maybe a bit more. I am at 88% right now and my estimated battery life is still over 5 hours. One thing that really goes a long way in increasing battery life is the excellent thermal characteristics of the Omnibook design combined with the efficiency of Intel's latest Ultra 7 processor. The Omnibook rarely breaks a sweat for anything but the most demanding tasks. Unlike most of my other laptops, the Omnibook rarely needs its cooling fan. That is a HUGE win for battery life. Watching motorcycle videos on YouTube, surfing, email, etc. it runs cool and quiet. If, for some reason, the laptop does ask for cooling, the fan is pleasantly quiet. One of the quietest fans of any laptop I've used to date. Even when I was stressing the laptop, getting benchmarks scores, the fan was never loud or obnoxious.
It's hard to find fault with the Omnibook X for daily use. Battery life is exceptional. It easily lasts a full workday and maybe a bit more. I am at 88% right now and my estimated battery life is still over 5 hours. One thing that really goes a long way in increasing battery life is the excellent thermal characteristics of the Omnibook design combined with the efficiency of Intel's latest Ultra 7 processor. The Omnibook rarely breaks a sweat for anything but the most demanding tasks. Unlike most of my other laptops, the Omnibook rarely needs its cooling fan. That is a HUGE win for battery life. Watching motorcycle videos on YouTube, surfing, email, etc. it runs cool and quiet. If, for some reason, the laptop does ask for cooling, the fan is pleasantly quiet. One of the quietest fans of any laptop I've used to date. Even when I was stressing the laptop, getting benchmarks scores, the fan was never loud or obnoxious.
SCREEN
There isn't much to dislike about the OLED goodness. Colors are rich, vibrant, and saturated. If I were to nit-pick, there are a couple of things that I have to mention about the screen. One, it isn't 4k. Second, peak brightness is limited to a maximum of 300 nits. Third, overall color accuracy is a bit off and not as precise as some of its competitors. The same negatives can also be positives as well. For instance, less pixels and limited brightness go a LONG way to overall battery life. More pixels require more power. Lastly, even though overall color accuracy isn't as good as its rivals, you would be hard pressed to tell without having a colorimeter to spoil it.
There isn't much to dislike about the OLED goodness. Colors are rich, vibrant, and saturated. If I were to nit-pick, there are a couple of things that I have to mention about the screen. One, it isn't 4k. Second, peak brightness is limited to a maximum of 300 nits. Third, overall color accuracy is a bit off and not as precise as some of its competitors. The same negatives can also be positives as well. For instance, less pixels and limited brightness go a LONG way to overall battery life. More pixels require more power. Lastly, even though overall color accuracy isn't as good as its rivals, you would be hard pressed to tell without having a colorimeter to spoil it.
BLOATWARE
This is really my only true sticking point with Windows-based HP laptops. I dislike their inclusion of so much bloatware. McAfee has gotten better over time, but I still find it a resource hog and like Norton, it becomes so intertwined with your system that you can never seem to really get rid of it all. If you do, your machine never feels right again until you re-image it with a clean Windows install. As you can tell I've had bad experiences with McAfee in the past and refuse to use it to this day.
This is really my only true sticking point with Windows-based HP laptops. I dislike their inclusion of so much bloatware. McAfee has gotten better over time, but I still find it a resource hog and like Norton, it becomes so intertwined with your system that you can never seem to really get rid of it all. If you do, your machine never feels right again until you re-image it with a clean Windows install. As you can tell I've had bad experiences with McAfee in the past and refuse to use it to this day.
HP is a big offender too. I think I counted 11 different programs they have pre-installed. Everything from analytic and diagnostic programs to various telemetry metrics, to their Omen Gaming Hub. It is all truly unnecessary and does nothing but send data back to HP and eat up processor power. Even after a clean install, the software found its way back on to my system. There were 5 more HP analytic programs set for AutoStart. Not cool.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Would I recommend the Omnibook X? Yes, absolutely. It's a great, little everyday laptop / tablet. Did I need to go through all the troubles just to eliminate McAfee and the added HP bloatware? No. Am I glad I did? Yes. This little laptop is a great piece of gear and what I did made it even better. It is quiet and composed. Whether I'm watching videos, the news, checking emails, or just surfing, the Omnibook never seems to sweat. Even when the fan did spin up during benchmarking, it was surprisingly quiet. After I got all my benchmarks ran, it hasn't spun up since. Take this review for instance, I've been working on it for over an hour now and streaming a YouTube video in the background. Still no fan.
Would I recommend the Omnibook X? Yes, absolutely. It's a great, little everyday laptop / tablet. Did I need to go through all the troubles just to eliminate McAfee and the added HP bloatware? No. Am I glad I did? Yes. This little laptop is a great piece of gear and what I did made it even better. It is quiet and composed. Whether I'm watching videos, the news, checking emails, or just surfing, the Omnibook never seems to sweat. Even when the fan did spin up during benchmarking, it was surprisingly quiet. After I got all my benchmarks ran, it hasn't spun up since. Take this review for instance, I've been working on it for over an hour now and streaming a YouTube video in the background. Still no fan.
If you are in the market for a lightweight, reasonably powerful 2-in-1, the Omnibook X should be on your shopping list. With a great screen and excellent battery life, the HP Omnibook X hits a sweet spot of power and performance in a lightweight and attractive package.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung~s 27" Odyssey OLED G5 QHD Gaming Monitor delivers hyper-real visuals and lightning-fast action for exhilarating gameplay, and QD-OLED with QHD resolution provides unmatched picture quality and produces the highest levels of color accuracy and brightness. OLED Safeguard keeps the screen cool by actively helping to prevent burn-in with a Thermal Modulation System, Logo and Taskbar Detection, and Screen Saver while 3-year warranty protects the monitor for the long haul. Glare Free technology enables uninterrupted gaming as it keeps the screen clear of reflections from external light sources. The Pantone Validated screen accurately reproduces 2100+ colors for more immersive gameplay, while HDR10 provides brighter highlights and nuanced shadows for added depth. 180Hz Refresh Rate and 0.03ms (GtG) response time enables fast reactions for ultra-smooth gaming, plus G-Sync compatibility along with AMD FreeSync~ reduces choppiness, screen lag, and image tearing. Black Equalizer improves visibility in shadows, and Virtual Aim Point increases accuracy. Auto Source Switch+ allows instantaneous switching between connected devices.
Customer Rating
4
Hits Sweet Spot of Wants vs Needs in Daily Driver
on April 20, 2026
Posted by: NAMO
TLDR: Affordable QD-OLED that gives up color accuracy for price.
PROS
Gorgeous Black Levels
Quantum Dots make colors pop & whites bright
Generous 180Hz Refresh Rate
Gorgeous Black Levels
Quantum Dots make colors pop & whites bright
Generous 180Hz Refresh Rate
CONS
Lacks color accuracy
Fiddly menu buttons
Lacks 4k Resolution
No Height Adjustment
Lacks color accuracy
Fiddly menu buttons
Lacks 4k Resolution
No Height Adjustment
INPUTS
1 x DP 1.2
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x USB (Update Only)
1 x 3.5mm
1 x DP 1.2
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x USB (Update Only)
1 x 3.5mm
OLED PERFORMANCE
There's no other way to say it, there is no comparison to a good OLED monitor. Whether it be for gaming or general work, an OLED monitor outperforms its IPS and VA cousins by leaps and bounds. This is especially true if you are a fan of moody and dark games. Games like Cyberpunk, Control, Alone in the Dark, even games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, all look better and are easier to play on a good OLED monitor. Why? Because a true OLED panel can reach "infinite" levels of contrast without crushing blacks. Unlike its zone backlit or side lit cousins, the VA and IPS panels, an OLED monitor can illuminate per pixel, not just groups of pixels. Because of this, games with dark scenes don't wind up looking washed out. Anyone that has or is gaming on an IPS or VA panel knows this phenomenon.
There's no other way to say it, there is no comparison to a good OLED monitor. Whether it be for gaming or general work, an OLED monitor outperforms its IPS and VA cousins by leaps and bounds. This is especially true if you are a fan of moody and dark games. Games like Cyberpunk, Control, Alone in the Dark, even games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, all look better and are easier to play on a good OLED monitor. Why? Because a true OLED panel can reach "infinite" levels of contrast without crushing blacks. Unlike its zone backlit or side lit cousins, the VA and IPS panels, an OLED monitor can illuminate per pixel, not just groups of pixels. Because of this, games with dark scenes don't wind up looking washed out. Anyone that has or is gaming on an IPS or VA panel knows this phenomenon.
This Samsung G5 not only sports Samsung's latest OLED panel offering, but they have also graced it with their Quantum Dot technology. I consider the addition of quantum dots added to an OLED panel as revolutionary, as opposed to evolutionary. I remember my first OLED TV. It had beautiful black levels, but the image was dim compared to the competitions' LED offerings. Same with the computer monitors. However, with Samsung giving its G5 the quantum dots, it makes colors and whites pop. The addition of quantum dots does for whites, brights, and colors what the OLED panels does for blacks. Quantum dots allow OLEDS to produce far brighter whites than an ordinary OLED panel ever could. Whites are bright. Not to mention colors are rich and vibrant, besting even the best of the LED monitors.
GAMING
For me, I never noticed any discernible difference between my 500Hz monitor and this 180Hz monitor. The built-in G-Sync and Freesync compatibility ensured I had no issues with stutters or tearing during gameplay. One thing that I really like about Samsung's latest monitor offerings is their inclusion of the Virtual Aim Point and Black Equalizer. The Virtual Aim Point is almost like cheating. The monitor will overlay an aim point based on where your character's weapon is pointing. Instead of having to toggle a zoom to aim, you can turn on the Virtual Aim Point and let the monitor show you where to shoot. It works amazingly well and speeds up battle damage and rate of fire considerably. At least for me.
For me, I never noticed any discernible difference between my 500Hz monitor and this 180Hz monitor. The built-in G-Sync and Freesync compatibility ensured I had no issues with stutters or tearing during gameplay. One thing that I really like about Samsung's latest monitor offerings is their inclusion of the Virtual Aim Point and Black Equalizer. The Virtual Aim Point is almost like cheating. The monitor will overlay an aim point based on where your character's weapon is pointing. Instead of having to toggle a zoom to aim, you can turn on the Virtual Aim Point and let the monitor show you where to shoot. It works amazingly well and speeds up battle damage and rate of fire considerably. At least for me.
Another solid worth noting is the Black Equalizer function. Because OLEDs can get almost too black, a lot of things can get lost in the shadows. Not from black crush like a traditional monitor, but from a poorly rendered game. Samsung's Black Equalizer works similar to a contrast enhancer. It boots the darkest of the black levels just enough that you can make more details out in the background. It especially important if you don't have your monitor's brightness and contrast set correctly. The Black Equalizer makes those enemies trying to hide in the dark immediately recognizable. Again. It almost feels like cheating. But I'll take it. I'm not very good to begin with.
NEGATIVES
First. Having just reviewed the wonderful Samsung G6, this is where the G5 rears its more "price-friendly" shortcomings. Color accuracy is nowhere near as good as its bigger, pricier sibling. Unlike the G6, the G5 does not have the most accurate color reproduction palette. Yes, I can tune the G5's gray scale rendering to errors below 2.0 (Errors less than 2.0 mean any inaccuracies are imperceptible by the human eye), but the overall color reproduction falls considerably short. The G6 will render all colors (Primary, Secondary, Grays) with errors less than 2.0. The G5 cannot achieve this same feat.
First. Having just reviewed the wonderful Samsung G6, this is where the G5 rears its more "price-friendly" shortcomings. Color accuracy is nowhere near as good as its bigger, pricier sibling. Unlike the G6, the G5 does not have the most accurate color reproduction palette. Yes, I can tune the G5's gray scale rendering to errors below 2.0 (Errors less than 2.0 mean any inaccuracies are imperceptible by the human eye), but the overall color reproduction falls considerably short. The G6 will render all colors (Primary, Secondary, Grays) with errors less than 2.0. The G5 cannot achieve this same feat.
Second. While I am glad Samsung relocated the menu buttons to the bottom of the monitor where they should be (the G6 has a single button on the back of the monitor that is hard to find and operate), the buttons are mushy and fiddly. There isn't really any way to differentiate between the buttons other than their placement, not to mention that the soft rubber membrane makes them feel old, weak, and mushy. They are nowhere near crisp and tactile like the competitors or even Samsung's other offerings. But, again, at least they are no longer hidden on the back of the panel where you have to reach and feel before finally locating them.
Third. Because this is an entry-level OLED panel, Samsung has made some tradeoffs. There is no DP 1.4 or HDMI 2.1. Peak brightness tops out at just 200 lumens, far less than most HDR10 capable monitors can produce. There is no integrated height adjustment with the included stand and no built-in RGB (if that is really a negative), nor is there a built-in USB upstream hub.
BOTTOM LINE
Is the G5 a good monitor? Yes, it is. It offers everything its siblings have to offer at a much lower price point. Would I buy it if I were a content creator? No. The color reproduction is not accurate enough. Would I hesitate to buy it as a daily driver for gaming or work? Absolutely not. Perfection in color accuracy isn't a necessity for these tasks.
Is the G5 a good monitor? Yes, it is. It offers everything its siblings have to offer at a much lower price point. Would I buy it if I were a content creator? No. The color reproduction is not accurate enough. Would I hesitate to buy it as a daily driver for gaming or work? Absolutely not. Perfection in color accuracy isn't a necessity for these tasks.
I give the G5 a solid 4-stars. It offers just enough of what makes OLED and Quantum Dots great without making the buyer feel like they are buying a "price-friendly" monitor. The G5 includes many of the important features of Samsung's higher-end models without the hefty price tag that comes along with it.
RECOMMENDED
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The TCL RAPIDCOMFORT+ Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner is engineered for faster, more efficient cooling with smoother, quieter performance. Its dual-hose design helps seal cool air inside while reducing hot air re-entry, delivering more consistent comfort compared to single-hose designs. Advanced inverter technology eliminates heat spikes and noisy cycling, providing steady cooling while using less energy. Ultra-quiet, continuous airflow delivers uninterrupted comfort day or night. Auto Swing helps distribute air more evenly throughout the room, or pause it to direct airflow where you need it most. Installation is faster with a pre-installed hose inlet and outlet system designed for quick setup. Matter-enabled smart control lets you manage comfort anytime using voice assistants or the TCL Home App. Three-in-one operation cools, circulates air, and dehumidifies to keep your space comfortable.
Customer Rating
3
Great Cooling Performance. Horrible App Support
on April 8, 2026
Posted by: NAMO
Large capacity A/C & Heat Unit that is in need of a firmware update due to poor app support for remote monitoring and control.
PROS
10,000BTU, rated up to 450 square feet effectiveness
Energy Efficient Inverter Cooling
Cooling, Fan, and Dehumidifying Options
10,000BTU, rated up to 450 square feet effectiveness
Energy Efficient Inverter Cooling
Cooling, Fan, and Dehumidifying Options
CONS
Neither Android nor iOS app is functional
Does not work properly with Google Home or Matter
Hoses are short & non-insulated
Neither Android nor iOS app is functional
Does not work properly with Google Home or Matter
Hoses are short & non-insulated
SET-UP
Mechanically, set-up couldn't get much easier. The hoses expand and attach to a pre-made window vent. The window vent is compatible with regular single/double hung vertical windows and single hung horizontal sliding windows. Note that the venting panel does not work with casement windows (think windows that crank out and open at an angle). It isn't a knock against TCL; my other portable air conditioner doesn't work with casement windows either.
Mechanically, set-up couldn't get much easier. The hoses expand and attach to a pre-made window vent. The window vent is compatible with regular single/double hung vertical windows and single hung horizontal sliding windows. Note that the venting panel does not work with casement windows (think windows that crank out and open at an angle). It isn't a knock against TCL; my other portable air conditioner doesn't work with casement windows either.
Total time from unboxing to cooling was about 10 minutes for me. That was delayed as I was taking photos and documenting the assembly process. Simple and easy. TCL did a great job of making set-up easy and simple for anyone regardless of skill level.
Like other portable units, the TCL offers Cooling, Fan, and Dehumidifying options. The TCL has the option of using the included clear tubing for draining, a regular garden hose, or if neither option is viable, allows the user the option to manually drain the condensate tank when needed. Great ideas. I really appreciate the water level monitor that will shut the machine off it you are manually emptying the condensate tank. This prevents the possibility of water overflowing and potentially destroying carpet or wood floors. Great addition TCL!!
COOLING PERFORMANCE
This really isn't a fair fight for the TCL. I am expecting way too much from the little A/C unit. Summer temps here can easily reach 110+ and with some humidity makes summer heat nearly unbearable. For testing, I rolled it out to my "man cave". A 2 1/2 car garage that has a double-size overhead door, a pedestrian door, a roll-up single door for a mower, and 2 single-hung vertical windows. Granted it is spray-foamed, but with a car and tools, the 720+ square foot garage is a lot for a device rated at 450 square feet, not to mention all the leaks associated with garage doors. All of my car repairs and hobbies get worked on out here. When I first rolled in the TCL, it was a sultry 84.6 degrees. Within 2 hours, the little TCL has dropped temps over 3 degrees, and this is with a full-size truck still cooling down from a late afternoon errand. Not bad at all. Quite impressive. After several hours, temps had dropped 7 degrees. While the little TCL was working its hardest, it didn't sound or act like it was overburdened. It kept chugging along.
This really isn't a fair fight for the TCL. I am expecting way too much from the little A/C unit. Summer temps here can easily reach 110+ and with some humidity makes summer heat nearly unbearable. For testing, I rolled it out to my "man cave". A 2 1/2 car garage that has a double-size overhead door, a pedestrian door, a roll-up single door for a mower, and 2 single-hung vertical windows. Granted it is spray-foamed, but with a car and tools, the 720+ square foot garage is a lot for a device rated at 450 square feet, not to mention all the leaks associated with garage doors. All of my car repairs and hobbies get worked on out here. When I first rolled in the TCL, it was a sultry 84.6 degrees. Within 2 hours, the little TCL has dropped temps over 3 degrees, and this is with a full-size truck still cooling down from a late afternoon errand. Not bad at all. Quite impressive. After several hours, temps had dropped 7 degrees. While the little TCL was working its hardest, it didn't sound or act like it was overburdened. It kept chugging along.
NEGATIVES
There's no other way to say it. TCL rushed this product to market too soon. The bugs are NOT worked out yet. I tried both my Google Pixel 10 Pro and my 11th gen iPad to set-up the TCL. Finally, after a legitimate 10 different attempts (8 Android / 2 iOS), I finally got the TCL to connect to Google Home.
There's no other way to say it. TCL rushed this product to market too soon. The bugs are NOT worked out yet. I tried both my Google Pixel 10 Pro and my 11th gen iPad to set-up the TCL. Finally, after a legitimate 10 different attempts (8 Android / 2 iOS), I finally got the TCL to connect to Google Home.
Unfortunately, even though Google Home reports that the device has been successfully added, it ALWAYS shows offline. I can confirm that it has successfully connected to my Wi-Fi and Google Home knows the A/C unit is there, but it doesn't report back properly.
To make matters worse, the TCL Home app is useless for this device. Yes, you can set-up the A/C by starting with the TCL Home app, but when you do, the TCL app takes you immediately back to Google Home for connection and set-up.
The window vent is adequate, but not the greatest. There is no insulating value, consisting entirely of thin plastic. Also, I can't get a great fit in my windows. My other portable unit has a better designed vent and fits my windows much better than the TCL. Granted, TCL includes a generous amount of foam insulation to help seal the vent to the windows frame, it still doesn't fit my windows channels very well. The shutters contribute to this problem, making the hoses nearly impossible to go over their frame and into the window channel. Not to mention, like my other portable unit, the exhaust hose is not insulated. I took a reading off the exhaust hose, and it was at 126 degrees. That is just heat radiating into the surrounding environment.
FINAL THOUGHTS
As far as cooling performance, I am very pleased. It is doing a great job at cooling a space nearly 50% larger than this unit is rated for. The TCL is nicely quiet on night settings and low speeds but is still very noticeable on high working at 100% like it is right now.
As far as cooling performance, I am very pleased. It is doing a great job at cooling a space nearly 50% larger than this unit is rated for. The TCL is nicely quiet on night settings and low speeds but is still very noticeable on high working at 100% like it is right now.
Where the TCL falls short is its smart home features. TCL touts having compatibility with all the big Assistants, but I can't get it to work. I've tried with numerous devices to try and make it happen. Luckily, the included remote does a good job at controlling the device and it was a good transmit distance, easily reaching across a room. I would like to see a backlight for the remote, though.
Would I buy the TCL? Yes, if I needed a hardworking and efficient portable unit and didn't care about the smart home features, it would be a no-brainer. However, if those features were important to my purchase, I would wait until TCL can get the bugs ironed out of the firmware first. While I will give it a recommended rating, I can only give it 3-stars with the above caveat. Should TCL get the bugs worked out of the firmware, this is easily a 5-star product.
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The ROG Azoth 96 HE is a wireless analog gaming keyboard with hot-swappable ROG HFX V2 magnetic switches, adjustable actuation, and tri-mode connectivity for up to five devices. It features up to 8000 Hz polling, an OLED touchscreen, intuitive control knob, six-layer dampening, and a premium metal frame.
Customer Rating
4
Awesome New Keys / Granular Control Limited
on March 22, 2026
Posted by: NAMO
TLDR: Pricey, but the new Magnetic Switches are Amazing. The OLED display adds little to the keyboard, unlike Asus' competitors.
PROS
Huge 8000Hz polling rate for gaming
96% Size is ideal
Magnetic Switches are top-notch
Quiet actuation, yet extremely satisfying
Perfect (for me) RGB backlighting
Huge 8000Hz polling rate for gaming
96% Size is ideal
Magnetic Switches are top-notch
Quiet actuation, yet extremely satisfying
Perfect (for me) RGB backlighting
CONS
Gear Link Software is meh
High price point
Extremely limited OLED functionality
Limited Control Knob functionality
Gear Link Software is meh
High price point
Extremely limited OLED functionality
Limited Control Knob functionality
INITIAL SET-UP / GEARLINK
After an easy to obtain firmware update, the ROG Azoth uses the Gear Link web interface for configuration. While it is OK, it doesn't allow full customization options like Asus' competitors' software. It gets a majority of what you would want to tweak, but still doesn't allow for full, fine-grain levels of adjustment that I desire. For example, to save some battery, I am perfectly happy working with a polling rate of 250Hz for typing. Unfortunately, I haven't found a way to enable full 250Hz polling. While you can switch between 3 different built-in modes, there isn't a full custom option where I can set the RGB lighting and adjust polling rates independent of the modes. Is it user error? Possibly. If so, it isn't easily or readily apparent.
After an easy to obtain firmware update, the ROG Azoth uses the Gear Link web interface for configuration. While it is OK, it doesn't allow full customization options like Asus' competitors' software. It gets a majority of what you would want to tweak, but still doesn't allow for full, fine-grain levels of adjustment that I desire. For example, to save some battery, I am perfectly happy working with a polling rate of 250Hz for typing. Unfortunately, I haven't found a way to enable full 250Hz polling. While you can switch between 3 different built-in modes, there isn't a full custom option where I can set the RGB lighting and adjust polling rates independent of the modes. Is it user error? Possibly. If so, it isn't easily or readily apparent.
I get why Asus is using Gear Link. It allows you to take your keyboard with you and fine tune it on other systems without the need of installing a full software customization suite. However, there are still tweaks that are not available with Gear Link that are available with others' software.
GAMING & DESIGN
Aside from the OLED display, I love nearly every aspect about this keyboard. It looks and feels extremely high-end. These new HFX V2 Magnetic Switches are now the gold standard for which I will judge others' keyboards. While I love those clicky mechanical keys, when it comes to gaming, they now pale in comparison. Mechanical keys, once the standard by which other keys and keyboards have been judged, Asus has effectively rewritten the book and judgement criteria.
Aside from the OLED display, I love nearly every aspect about this keyboard. It looks and feels extremely high-end. These new HFX V2 Magnetic Switches are now the gold standard for which I will judge others' keyboards. While I love those clicky mechanical keys, when it comes to gaming, they now pale in comparison. Mechanical keys, once the standard by which other keys and keyboards have been judged, Asus has effectively rewritten the book and judgement criteria.
Not only do they offer a premium, muted mechanical feel, when it comes to gaming, these new Magnetic Switches are game changers. Unlike true mechanical keys, the HFX V2 Magnetic Switches don't require a full depress & release to cycle. Asus' magnetic switches reset as soon as they begin getting released. Additionally, the keys themselves, especially the ASDW keys can be programmed to reduce the amount of travel required before actuation. Users are no longer limited to pre-defined mechanical key travels, Asus' new switches can be programmed to down to .1mm increments, making gaming almost unfair. Not to mention with them not needing a full release to cycle, keyboard gaming is noticeably more accurate and precise. Almost too precise, as I've had to reprogram my brain to fully utilize the new style of key. It's quite remarkable.
OLED DISPLAY / CONTROL KNOB
This is my one true disappointment in the Azoth. Yes, the OLED display is full color and beautiful to look at, but it is small and serves limited purpose. At least at this point in the development. I have an OLED keyboard from another huge gaming manufacturer and while their OLED display is only monochrome, it is FAR more useful than the ROG. For starters, I am a huge believer in monitoring my systems' vitals while gaming. This is something Asus' competition does far better. The Azoth is only able to monitor CPU voltage, nothing more as far as system vitals are concerned. My other keyboard will display real-time CPU / GPU utilization and temperature, as well as time, date, etc. The Azoth is EXTREMELY limited in its abilities. Even if paired with an Asus gaming desktop or laptop. I could understand if I was trying to retrieve hardware information from a competitors' CPU/GPU combination, but the inability to monitor system vitals from an actual Asus platform is unacceptable.
This is my one true disappointment in the Azoth. Yes, the OLED display is full color and beautiful to look at, but it is small and serves limited purpose. At least at this point in the development. I have an OLED keyboard from another huge gaming manufacturer and while their OLED display is only monochrome, it is FAR more useful than the ROG. For starters, I am a huge believer in monitoring my systems' vitals while gaming. This is something Asus' competition does far better. The Azoth is only able to monitor CPU voltage, nothing more as far as system vitals are concerned. My other keyboard will display real-time CPU / GPU utilization and temperature, as well as time, date, etc. The Azoth is EXTREMELY limited in its abilities. Even if paired with an Asus gaming desktop or laptop. I could understand if I was trying to retrieve hardware information from a competitors' CPU/GPU combination, but the inability to monitor system vitals from an actual Asus platform is unacceptable.
I feel the same can be said with the Control Knob. Yes, it is nice to have and has a good number of features. For example, it can be used for Media Playback, adjust switch actuations & sensitivity, Keyboard and OLED brightness, etc. but I still feel the primary competitor does the Control Knob better. Here is my main rub why. If say typing a review, I usually set the Control Knob for System Volume or Media Track. That way I can listen to some tunes or have the latest Formula 1 or MotoGP race streaming in the background. However, if I change my mind and want to adjust keyboard brightness or change my OLED display, I can't program my Control Knob to cycle between functions. To change between functions, I'm forced to go into the Gear Link interface and switch functions. My other keyboard can be programmed so that when I push in on the Control Knob it will switch to a different function and when that function changes, the rotary part of the Control Knob changes accordingly. It is a much smoother and more integrated set-up.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Do I like the new Azoth 96 HE? Yes, it has an excellent form factor. I have absolutely no complaints about the keyboard, layout, or build quality. I've been fortunate to have been able to review gaming keyboards from nearly every manufacturer over the years and this one stands proud. Head and shoulders above the others. The new ROG HFX Magnetic Switches are awesome!
Do I like the new Azoth 96 HE? Yes, it has an excellent form factor. I have absolutely no complaints about the keyboard, layout, or build quality. I've been fortunate to have been able to review gaming keyboards from nearly every manufacturer over the years and this one stands proud. Head and shoulders above the others. The new ROG HFX Magnetic Switches are awesome!
Is the Azoth 96 HE perfect? No. The OLED and control knob feel half-baked and poorly integrated at this point in its introduction. I know from experiencing others' offerings that the OLED and Control Knob can be better implemented and far more user friendly. I'm hoping Asus further refines the display and control knob making them more functional.
Lastly, I would like more granular control of the keyboard itself. While the keyboard offers 3 ways to connect (RF, USB-C, and Bluetooth) I would like the ability to set aspects of the keyboard manually. For example, as I type this review using the RF receiver, I don't need the full 8000Hz polling rate. However, I'm limited at what I can do. I can lower the polling rate by switching to a different mode like Zone or Power-Saving. But, I dislike those modes as well, as they disable the RGB backlighting. Something I really appreciate in dimly lit rooms. Please add a Full Custom Mode.
RECOMMENDED
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Skylight Calendar 2 - 15" Digital Calendar with removable Shadowbox Frame. Daily Planner and Touchscreen Smart Display for Family Schedules, Work, and Office. Get the whole family organized with chore charts, meal planning, and customizable lists on a WiFi-connected system with a beautiful and intuitive digital display.
Customer Rating
4
A Planner's Dream Come True
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: NAMO
TLDR: High Spousal Acceptance Factor, but app & website is buggy
PROS
Easily consolidates multiple calendar platforms
Bright, Easy-to-Read Display
Stand & Wall Mount Included
Easily consolidates multiple calendar platforms
Bright, Easy-to-Read Display
Stand & Wall Mount Included
CONS
Requires Power Brick / Not USB-C Powered
Buggy Software
Buggy Website
Buggy Firmware
Expensive Add-On Subscription
Requires Power Brick / Not USB-C Powered
Buggy Software
Buggy Website
Buggy Firmware
Expensive Add-On Subscription
SET-UP
My wife is very particular about keeping track of our daily lives and putting festivities and activities into a calendar. My kid and I are VERY good at ignoring them. She was SO excited when this came up for review. When I created the Skylight account, I used her Google calendar for syncing. Even on my Android phone with a different account, entering her information into the Skylight was painless and didn't mess up my phone and its settings in the least. OUTSTANDING!! I was very surprised at how easy it was to get going.
My wife is very particular about keeping track of our daily lives and putting festivities and activities into a calendar. My kid and I are VERY good at ignoring them. She was SO excited when this came up for review. When I created the Skylight account, I used her Google calendar for syncing. Even on my Android phone with a different account, entering her information into the Skylight was painless and didn't mess up my phone and its settings in the least. OUTSTANDING!! I was very surprised at how easy it was to get going.
The Calendar powered up, connected to Wi-Fi and started syncing data. Shortly thereafter, it received an update. Everything seemed great. The Calendar rebooted, all the data was live and up-to-date, Wi-Fi functioned as normal, Skylight servers were active, so I put it back in the box for a couple of days to deal with a family emergency. Upon getting it back out is when things went sideways and my love affair with the Calendar fell apart.
Re-powering up the Calendar 2 was a failure. The device powered up, but refused to connect to Wi-Fi, refused to connect to servers, and worst of all, failed to reset itself because of its lack of Wi-Fi. I tried my home Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi hotspots of 2 different Android phones to get the Skylight to connect. Nothing worked. What an exercise in frustration. Not to mention, the troubleshooting guides on the Skylight website are of little use for troubleshooting. I tried all recommended procedures to reset the device and none of them worked. I tried the old "hold the power button to reset" trick, hoping that would work. Thankfully, it did.
After rebooting, the Calendar 2 popped up a window with a website to go to in order to activate the device. There is another problem. The website listed on the Calendar 2 doesn't work. The URL goes to a plain, white page with nothing. It's not a browser issue either. I tried accessing the "Final Step" website via a Chrome browser on my Android phone and via the Edge and Firefox browsers on my Windows computer. All did the exact same thing. A blank white page with nothing. No way to activate the device. Luckily, I was able to fiddle around in the Skylight app and found an activation code that finally came up because I had to factory reset my Calendar. After getting the code via the app, the Calendar 2 was back up and running. Unfortunately, most everything had to be reconfigured from my prior set-up. Annoying.
USE
So far, my wife is extremely happy with the Calendar 2. After the reset, my wife logged into our now shared Skylight account and all her calendar information showed up within seconds. The Skylight app does a great job of incorporating many of the most popular calendar apps with little to no effort. The Skylight app seamlessly syncs with Google, Outlook, Yahoo, and Apple calendars. Linking accounts was easy and straight forward. I could not ask for an easier set-up process for app management.
So far, my wife is extremely happy with the Calendar 2. After the reset, my wife logged into our now shared Skylight account and all her calendar information showed up within seconds. The Skylight app does a great job of incorporating many of the most popular calendar apps with little to no effort. The Skylight app seamlessly syncs with Google, Outlook, Yahoo, and Apple calendars. Linking accounts was easy and straight forward. I could not ask for an easier set-up process for app management.
If it's available on your calendar app of choice, it is available on your Calendar 2. Events, Tasks, Reward system, Lists, Weather, etc. are all available and all are just a tap away. The Calendar 2 being a touchscreen is what makes the ecosystem so enjoyable. You can enter information in the app on your phone or tablet or use the easy-to-understand touchscreen. It's slick and with a 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution, easy to read and see. By default, I set the Calendar 2 to display one month of information and a full seven days. In landscape mode, all dates and data are very legible and easy to see. Props to Skylight for such a clear display with so much data displayed at one time.
NEGATIVES
Most of the negatives I have with the Calendar 2 have already been addressed in the SET-UP section of my review. There are only 2 additional negatives that I would mention.
Most of the negatives I have with the Calendar 2 have already been addressed in the SET-UP section of my review. There are only 2 additional negatives that I would mention.
One. Recipes and meal recommendations are locked behind a paywall. However, I have to note, EVERYTHING else is free to use.
Two. The weather information only displays current conditions. I would like the weather icon to be touchable and when accessed take you to the weather forecast. That would be hugely beneficial as a lot of activities, especially with the kids are often outdoor. If the Calendar 2 had some way to display weather forecasts on the device itself, it would be hugely beneficial to planning.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Would I recommend the Calendar 2? My wife gives it a full 2 thumbs up! She absolutely loves the Calendar 2. Me, being the tech support, installer, and troubleshooter, am more apprehensive. Yes, I absolutely loved how easy it was to get going on first boot. However, the issues experienced with moving the Calendar from one part of the house and setting up in another part of the house is quite concerning. I am anxious to see what happens when the spring storms hit again and we lose power. Am I going to have this trouble again?
Would I recommend the Calendar 2? My wife gives it a full 2 thumbs up! She absolutely loves the Calendar 2. Me, being the tech support, installer, and troubleshooter, am more apprehensive. Yes, I absolutely loved how easy it was to get going on first boot. However, the issues experienced with moving the Calendar from one part of the house and setting up in another part of the house is quite concerning. I am anxious to see what happens when the spring storms hit again and we lose power. Am I going to have this trouble again?
I give it 3 stars. My wife says 5. I too, would give it 5 stars but the troublesome reconfiguration tarnished the Calendar 2's image in my eyes. I will generously give it 4 stars with the hope that Skylight can get their bugs worked out, as others rave about the prior generation.
RECOMMENDED
I would recommend this to a friend!
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For everyday movers, the Hypervolt 3 is designed to loosen tight muscles, melt away daily tension, and help you feel better from the moment you wake up to when you wind down. Whether you're recovering from a workout or countering long hours at a desk, the Hypervolt 3 brings consistent, reliable relief to keep your body feeling its best.
Built with 5 speeds of percussion, 5 redesigned attachments including the Heated Head Attachment, and a comfortable 2lb weight, the Hypervolt 3 makes full-body recovery feel effortless. A built-in pressure sensor guides your intensity, Bluetooth unlocks personalized routines via the Hyperice App, and an 18V wall charger powers up to 4hrs or use. With its pill-shaped slanted handle, QuietGlide technology, and premium carry case, it's designed for easy, reliable recovery wherever your day takes you.
Customer Rating
4
Very Effective @ Deep Tissue, Not Gentle Though
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: NAMO
TLDR: Versatile & worth a look whether you are a true athlete or not.
PROS
Rechargeable
Multiple heads for nearly any spot
Multiple Power / Intensity Levels
Rechargeable
Multiple heads for nearly any spot
Multiple Power / Intensity Levels
CONS
Only 1 heated head
Very aggressive even on Low
Only 1 heated head
Very aggressive even on Low
USE
I had never thought about ever using a percussion massager. But after a trip to my chiropractor, I was hooked. After many years of chiropractor visits, the percussion massagers are a game-changer. My chiropractor uses one prior to any adjustments and I admit that the way they relax muscles really helps in keeping adjustments in place.
I had never thought about ever using a percussion massager. But after a trip to my chiropractor, I was hooked. After many years of chiropractor visits, the percussion massagers are a game-changer. My chiropractor uses one prior to any adjustments and I admit that the way they relax muscles really helps in keeping adjustments in place.
Now that I have my own percussion massager, I feel like I've stumbled on a secret. Why didn't I get one of these sooner? I thought only athletes or endurance runners used them. Who would have ever thought I would get so much use out of one. I'm far from an athlete, though I do try and stay in decent shape.
One thing I can speak to is that after a long Saturday of riding dirt bikes and motorcycles, the Hyperice is a must have for me. As I get older, there are more and more recovery days between rides. I find that the Hyperice works great after a long weekend of beating the body up with dirt bikes. A lot of Sundays and Mondays were spent with sore muscles over the years. Do I still have sore muscles? Yes. But the Hyperice does a fantastic job of relieving some of the soreness and stiffness that often comes after. The Hyperice makes those Sundays and Mondays much more bearable ... or maybe if I didn't crash so often ...
The Hypervolt 3 comes with several interchangeable heads. Each made for a specific purpose. From thighs to calfs, to triceps or pecs, there is an attachment to get what you need. I'm a big fan of the heated head. It is especially effective on sore shoulder blades after a weekend of fun.
CONS
The only real negative I can find with the Hyperice is the aggressiveness of the percussion. There are times when I just want to use the Hyperice to help eliminate some of the fatigue of the stresses of life. It is nearly impossible to use on your neck to help work out a kink and/or stress headache. Life has been so stressful lately that I would love to be able to just use the Hyperice for a gentle massage on the back of the neck without feeling like it was trying to beat my eyeballs out.
The only real negative I can find with the Hyperice is the aggressiveness of the percussion. There are times when I just want to use the Hyperice to help eliminate some of the fatigue of the stresses of life. It is nearly impossible to use on your neck to help work out a kink and/or stress headache. Life has been so stressful lately that I would love to be able to just use the Hyperice for a gentle massage on the back of the neck without feeling like it was trying to beat my eyeballs out.
VERDICT
Aside from the one minor quibble, there isn't anything not to like about the Hyperice Hypervolt. It makes workouts and sports more enjoyable knowing that you have some way to help alleviate the repercussions of your activities. I find myself much more willing to push myself knowing that I can use it to speed recovery.
Aside from the one minor quibble, there isn't anything not to like about the Hyperice Hypervolt. It makes workouts and sports more enjoyable knowing that you have some way to help alleviate the repercussions of your activities. I find myself much more willing to push myself knowing that I can use it to speed recovery.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
How many cores are there in this pc
8 Cores / 8 Threads. Intel has disabled hyper-threading on its i7 processors.
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HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
The advertisement and stated processor says its a 9th gen i7-9700 however if you click on the pdf information for this computer it states that it is an 8th Gen i7-8700? Also indicates that graphics are onboard and not the GPU?
It is the 9th Generation 9700 processor with an nVidia GTX 1660Ti graphics card. I believe all the Intel processors include onboard graphics.
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This Pioneer BDR-XD05S external drive allows you to archive up to 128GB of data on BD-R QL media and up to 100GB of data on BD-R TL media, plus supports DVD and CD formats, so you can burn your favorite movies and music to discs.
can a windows 7 computer boot from this drive ?
You should have no issues as long as your bios supports this feature.
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This Pioneer BDR-XD05S external drive allows you to archive up to 128GB of data on BD-R QL media and up to 100GB of data on BD-R TL media, plus supports DVD and CD formats, so you can burn your favorite movies and music to discs.
Is this compatible with a Surface Book?
Mine did not work correctly with a Surface Pro, even with a powered hub. It has worked perfectly with every other computer and/or laptop I've tried it with, though.
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Relax and enjoy your favorite films, sporting events or shows on the expansive 65-inch screen of this LG 4K HD TV. Active HDR with Dolby Vision creates an immersive experience with clear images. This LG 4K HD TV features a thin OLED design, giving the television a slender silhouette that doesn't take up much space.
Difference between the 2016 vs 2017 models? Any one what the pros/cons?
From my research, it appears the big differences are that the 2017 models come with LG's latest OS installed (WebOS 3.5 vs WebOS 3.0). LG has also worked some magic on the video processing too. They are now able to get more detail in the very darkest portions of an image, where the 2016 models would sign off on the darkest details earlier & just represent them as total black. Lastly, they able to tweak the light output on the panels to improve overall brightness, which was a common complaint of the 2016 models that were installed in fairly bright rooms from what I have heard.
Thanks. Hope this helps.
Thanks. Hope this helps.
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Relax and enjoy your favorite films, sporting events or shows on the expansive 65-inch screen of this LG 4K HD TV. Active HDR with Dolby Vision creates an immersive experience with clear images. This LG 4K HD TV features a thin OLED design, giving the television a slender silhouette that doesn't take up much space.
When is bestbuy going to sell the LG B7 65 inch model?
I don't think they will. It is my understanding that the B7 is identical to the C7, but intended for Costco and/or Sam's only.
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