Engadget Reviews: Laptops, Headphones, and Home Audio
A series of reviews from Engadget covers the latest in consumer electronics, from portable laptops to immersive home theater systems. Here’s a breakdown of the key products and findings.
Laptop Review
ASUS ZenBook A16
The device is a 16-inch ultraportable laptop weighing 1.2 kilograms. It features an OLED screen and is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 chips. The laptop includes multiple ports for connectivity.
Senior reporter Devindra Hardawar gave the device a positive assessment, stating it delivers "just about everything I want in an ultraportable," citing the screen, ports, and performance from the new chips.
The laptop delivers "just about everything I want in an ultraportable."
The review did note potential compatibility issues with some software and PC games. The ASUS ZenBook A16 is priced at $1,600 at Best Buy.
Headphone Reviews
Apple AirPods Max 2
The over-ear headphones are priced at $549. The new version includes the H2 chip, which adds functionality previously available on AirPods Pro models, though the physical design remains similar to the previous version.
"The H2 chip brings Apple's over-ear headphones on par with the rest of the AirPods lineup."
Speaker and Audio System Reviews
Sonos Play
This portable speaker is priced at $299. It offers both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, line-in capability, and Bluetooth grouping. Notably, the device does not include a power adapter.
Deputy editor Nathan Ingraham found the product offers "impressive sound quality, flexibility and portability." He added that it "can help Sonos rebuild its reputation after its recent difficulties."
LG Sound Suite
This home theater audio system features Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology. Components are sold separately, with prices starting at $250 per component. Some configurations require LG televisions to function fully.
The review concluded that "LG has created a powerful and immersive living room experience with its Sound Suite lineup," while also noting the reviewer experienced some setup and software issues during testing.
Additional Product Coverage
The publication's coverage also included reviews of other audio products from brands such as Fender Audio, JBL, Roland, and Sony.
Further reviews were published for the Anker Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro projector, the Robosen Soundwave Transformers robot, and the DJI Avata 360 drone.