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Asus ProArt PZ13 Review: For the Creative Nomad

While
a
tablet
is
a
good
tool
for
a
creative
professional,
it
doesn’t
offer
the
versatility
of
a
full-blown
laptop.
You
could
opt
for
a
2-in-1
laptop,
but
there
aren’t
a
lot
of
options
out
there
that
won’t
blow
a
hole
in
your
pocket.
Until
now,
that
is.
The
new

Asus
ProArt
PZ13
is
a
competitively
priced
2-in-1
that
features
the
new
Snapdragon
X
Plus
chipset
and
promises
to
deliver
great
performance
with
even
better
battery
life.
It’s
a
good
alternative
to
the
Microsoft
Surface
Pro,
especially
if
you
want
something
cheaper.

The
ProArt
PZ13
also
offers
a
lot
more
at
a
starting
price
of
Rs.
1,04,990.
You
get
a
brilliant
display,
good
form
factor,
lightweight
design,
and
useful
accessories.
Should
this
be
your
new
2-in-1
laptop?
Find
out
below.

Asus
ProArt
PZ13
Design:
Industrial

  • Dimensions
    –
    297.5
    x
    202.9
    x
    9
    mm
  • Weight
    –
    0.85kg
    (without
    keyboard),
    1.2kg
    (with
    keyboard)
  • Colours
    –
    Nano
    Black

Asus
has
gone
with
an
industrial
look
for
the
ProArt
PZ13,
which
feels
tough
and
premium.
It
gets
an
aluminium
unibody
with
chamfered
edges
and
a
thickness
of
9mm.
The
bevel
around
the
screen
has
a
pattern
that’s
supposed
to
echo
‘pro
camera
design’,
and
a
few
other
elements
make
the
otherwise
bland
design
stand
out.
It
would’ve
been
nice
if
Asus
included
a
built-in
kickstand
on
the
rear
panel.
Instead,
you
get
a
separate
case,
which
adds
to
the
thickness
of
the
tablet.


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The
tablet
doesn’t
attract
a
lot
of
fingerprints

The
ProArt
PZ13
also
offers
an
IP52
rating
and
claims
to
have
passed
several
MIL-STD-810H
tests.
The
rear
panel
also
houses
a
small
slit
that
acts
as
the
air
intake
and
a
flush-mounted
camera.
Surprisingly,
it
doesn’t
attract
a
lot
of
fingerprints
or
smudges.

In
terms
of
ports,
the
Windows
tablet
features
a
power
button
on
the
top
edge
and
exhaust
vents
for
the
single
fan.
The
right
edge
houses
the
volume
buttons,
whereas
the
left
has
one
exposed
USB
Type-C
port,
a
rubber
flap
that
hides
another
USB
Type-C
port,
and
a
full-size
SD
card
slot.


asus proart pz13 review3 AsusProArtPZ13 Asus

A
flap
covers
one
of
the
USB
Type-C
ports

A
magnetic
Pogo
connector
is
at
the
bottom
to
connect
the
included
keyboard.
The
tablet
offers
dual
speakers
placed
on
either
side.

Asus
ProArt
PZ13
Display:
Sharp,
bright,
and
vivid

  • Size
    and
    type
    –
    13.3-inch
    OLED
    Touch,
    16:10,
    500
    nits
  • Resolution
    –
    2,880
    x
    1,800
    pixels
  • Refresh
    rate
    –
    60Hz

The
touch
display
on
the
ProArt
PZ13
is
bright
and
colourful.
It’s
also
quite
sharp
as
the
13-inch
OLED
panel
delivers
a
2,880
x
1,800
pixels
resolution,
0.2ms
response
time,
and
a
16:10
aspect
ratio,
which
is
great
for
productivity
users
and
content
creators.
However,
it
only
offers
a
maximum
refresh
rate
of
60Hz.
The
display
offers
good
brightness
indoors,
but
the
glossy
coating
makes
it
hard
to
use
outside
under
direct
sunlight.
To
keep
the
panel
scratch-free,
Asus
has
offered
Gorilla
Glass
NBT
for
protection.


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The
OLED
touch
displays
offer
nice
colours
and
have
great
viewing
angles

When
it
comes
to
colours
and
other
enhancements,
the
display
offers
Dolby
Vision,
HDR,
and
Pantone
validation
and
covers
a
100
percent
DCI-P3
colour
gamut.
Watching
content
was
a
nice
experience
on
the
screen,
but
photos
can
be
a
bit
oversaturated
in
the
standard
colour
profile.
It’s
best
to
use
a
DCI-P3
colour
profile
if
you
want
more
accurate
colours
or
the
sRGB
profile
for
photo/video
editing.
It
is
to
be
noted
that
to
gain
access
to
the
available
colour
profiles,
you’ll
first
need
to
use
them
on
the
ProArt
Creator
Hub
app.

Viewing
angles
and
touch
response
were
also
quite
good
on
the
OLED
panel.
Talking
about
touch
response,
the
display
also
supports
pen
input
and
you
can
use
the
Asus
Pen
2.0
to
sketch,
write,
and
more.

Asus
ProArt
PZ13
Keyboard,
Touchpad,
speakers,
and
cameras

  • Keyboard
    –
    Detachable
    backlit
    keyboard
  • Speakers
    –
    Dual
    side-firing
    with
    Dolby
    Atmos
  • Web
    camera
    –
    5-megapixel
    with
    IR
    sensor
  • Rear
    camera
    –
    13-megapixel

You
get
a
detachable
keyboard
in
the
box.
It
connects
to
the
chassis
using
pogo
pin
connectors
and
strong
magnets.
I
found
the
keyboard
case
quality
to
be
good.
The
keys
are
backlit
with
adequate
illumination
in
the
dark
and
offer
about
1.35mm
of
travel.
The
typing
experience
is
good,
and
the
whole
thing
feels
very
stable
despite
being
slim.
There’s
also
a
copilot
key
and
a
full
row
of
function
keys.


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The
detachable
keyboard
offers
1.35mm
of
key
travel
and
a
clicky
touchpad

Centered
below
the
keyboard
is
a
spacious
touchpad.
It
has
a
smooth
surface,
supports
multi-touch
gestures,
and
the
click
mechanism
functions
effectively.
I
had
no
issues
using
the
touchpad
for
work
and
navigation.

The
ProArt
PZ13
features
two
side-facing
stereo
speakers
that
support
Dolby
Atmos.
While
they
provide
decent
audio
quality
for
a
tablet,
they
may
not
be
ideal
for
a
laptop.
The
speakers
deliver
a
full
and
undistorted
sound
even
at
maximum
volume.
However,
their
loudness
is
somewhat
limited,
and
you
may
inadvertently
cover
them
while
holding
the
tablet.


asus proart pz13 review6 AsusProArtPZ13 Asus

Both
cameras
on
the
ProArt
PZ13
perform
well
in
daylight
conditions

Asus
has
provided
two
cameras
on
the
ProArt
PZ13,
which
are
pretty
good.
The
5-megapixel
front-facing
camera
does
well
in
daylight
conditions
and
produces
somewhat
noisy
video
in
lowlight
conditions.
It
supports
Windows
Hello
facial
recognition
and
comes
with
IR
sensors
as
well.
You
also
get
a
3-microphone
array
for
clear
voice
recording.
There’s
also
a
13-megapixel
rear
camera,
but
I’m
not
sure
what
it’s
for.
It
does
record
1080p
video
and
takes
decent
photos
in
daylight
conditions.

  • OS
    –
    Windows
    11
    Home
  • Additional
    apps
    –
    MyAsus,
    StoryCube,
    ProArt
    Creator
    Hub

It’s
software
time,
and
there
are
quite
a
few
extras
on
the
ProArt
PZ13
apart
from
your
standard
Windows
11
tools,
which
include
some
AI
features
such
as
Copilot,
Cocreator
in
Paint,
Live
captions,
Windows
Studio
Effects,
and
Automatic
Super
Resolution.
Eventually,
you’ll
also
get
access
to
the
controversial
Windows
Recall
feature,
but
it’s
not
here
yet.


asus proart pz13 review9 AsusProArtPZ13 Asus

You
can
use
AI
to
help
with
drawings
in
the
Paint
app

The
extra
tools
on
the
2-in-1
include
the
trusty
MyAsus
app,
a
tool
for
automatically
organising
all
your
exported
digital
photo
files
called
StoryCube,
and
the
ProArt
Creator
Hub
that
lets
you
optimise
the
tablet
the
way
you
want.
You
can
choose
the
display
profile,
control
fan
speed,
and
change
operating
profiles.
The
Asus
ScreenXpert
app
is
also
available
on
the
tablet,
which
lets
you
manage
various
aspects
of
the
touch
display.

Asus
ProArt
PZ13
Performance:
Not
elite

  • Processor
    –
    Snapdragon
    X
    Plus
    X1P42100
  • RAM
    –
    16GB
    LPDDR5x
    (non-upgradeable) 
  • Storage
    –
    1TB
    M.2
    NVMe (non-upgradeable)
  • GPU
    –
    Adreno
    X1-45

Alright,
let’s
talk
about
performance.
The
ProArt
PZ13
comes
with
a
lower-tier
Snapdragon
X
Plus
chipset,
which
is
somewhat
noticeable
when
running
heavy
apps
or
performing
resource-intensive
tasks.
The
tablet
also
starts
to
heat
up
when
opening
multiple
tabs
on
Chrome
or
streaming
videos
on
Netflix,
YouTube
and
Prime
Video.
You
will
notice
some
performance
lag
if
you
stress
the
chipset.
Compared
to
the
X
Elite
chipset,
there
is
a
drop
in
power
output
when
it
comes
to
multi-core
usage.
That’s
expected
since
the
X
Plus
has
an
octa-core
CPU,
whereas
the
X
Elite
features
12
cores.
However,
there’s
not
much
difference
when
it
comes
to
AI
computing.


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The
Snapdragon
X
Plus
is
an
octa-core
CPU

I
ran
a
couple
of
synthetic
benchmarks
on
the
PZ13
to
see
how
it
performed
compared
to
a
laptop
with
a
Snapdragon
X
Elite
CPU.
As
expected,
the
multi-core
scores
on
Geekbench,
Cinebench
and
3DMark
are
lower,
but
the
AI
performance
is
pretty
similar.
All
the
benchmarks
were
run
in
the
Performance
profile.


Benchmark
Asus
ProArt
PZ13
Geekbench
6
Single		 2,410
Geekbench
6
Multi		 11,209
Geekbench
AI		 20,439
(Quantised)
3DMark
Steel
Nomad
Light
(GPU)		 1,141
3DMark
CPU
Profile		 6,237
3DMark
Night
Raid
(GPU)		 16,068
Cinebench
2024
Single		 107
Cinebench
2024
Multi		 551

You
can
use
the
ProArt
PZ13
for
most
daily
tasks,
such
as
browsing
the
web,
creating
artwork
using
the
stylus,
watching
content,
and
a
lot
more
without
having
to
face
any
major
hiccups.
I
found
most
apps
to
be
compatible
with
ARM;
if
something
doesn’t
run,
you
can
always
run
it
in
emulated
mode.
However,
during
my
testing,
I
did
not
encounter
such
compatibility
issues,
at
least
with
the
apps
I
used.

Gaming
is
a
no-go
on
the
tablet
unless
you’re
playing
some
old-school
titles.
I
tried
to
run
a
couple
of
Xbox
Game
Pass
titles,
and
the
games
didn’t
even
install.
The
tablet
did
not
perform
well
in
the
3DMark
Night
Raid
and
Steel
Nomad
Light
GPU
benchmarks.

In
terms
of
connectivity,
the
tablet
offers
tri-band
WiFi
7
(where
supported)
and
Bluetooth
5.4.
During
the
review
period,
both
worked
well.

Asus
ProArt
PZ13
Battery:
Long-lasting

  • Capacity
    –
    70Wh
  • Charging
    –
    65W

While
the
Snapdragon
X
Plus
chipset
may
not
offer
top-notch
performance,
it
does
offer
excellent
efficiency.
The
battery
life
on
the
ProArt
PZ13
is
very
good,
and
you
can
go
days
without
having
to
charge
it
up
when
you’re
using
it
for
a
couple
of
hours
in
a
day.
I
could
easily
get
a
full
day’s
work
done
with
the
keyboard
connected.
The
large
70Wh
battery
also
helps
here.


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The
tablet
can
go
days
without
a
charge
if
used
only
for
a
couple
of
hours
daily

Fast
charging
is
also
available
thanks
to
the
included
65W
charger.
It
took
about
1
hour
and
40
minutes
to
fully
charge
the
tablet
from
10
percent.

Asus
ProArt
PZ13
Verdict

The
Asus
ProArt
PZ13
is
a
competitively
priced
2-in-1
that
offers
a
good
display,
excellent
battery
life,
decent
performance,
and
portability.
The
detachable
keyboard
and
the
extra
kickstand
cover
make
it
as
thick
as
a
traditional
laptop,
but
you
can
use
it
as
a
tablet
with
the
stylus.
It’s
also
cheaper
than
other
Snapdragon-powered
2-in-1s
on
the
market.

If
you
aren’t
looking
to
spend
major
cash
and
are
on
the
lookout
for
a
good
value-for-money
2-in-1
with
a
great
display
and
long-lasting
battery
life
for
your
travels,
you
should
probably
consider
the
Asus
ProArt
PZ13.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024: Best Deals on Printers

The
Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
sale
2024
brings
a
host
of
interesting
offers
and
discounts
across
various
categories.
This
also
makes
the
perfect
time
to
buy
a
printer
ahead
of
the
upcoming
festive
season.
And
what
a
great
place
to
get
the
best
printer
deals
than
Amazon.
The
e-commerce
giant
is
currently
offering
up
to
50
percent
off
on
a
wide
range
of
printers
from
popular
brands
like
HP,
Canon,
Brother,
Epson,
and
more.
So,
if
you
are
planning
to
buy
a
new
printer
for
your
home
or
office,
then
make
sure
to
check
the
below-mentioned
deals
during
the
Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
2024.
So,
without
further
ado,
let’s
get
started.

Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
2024:
Bank
Offers
and
Discounts
on
Printers

But,
before
we
get
started
with
the
discounts,
it’s
vital
to
understand
certain
details
regarding
bank
offers
and
discounts.
Customers
can
get
an
instant
10
percent
discount
of
up
to
Rs
29,750
on
SBI
debit
and
credit
cards.
Users
can
also
get
no-cost
EMIs
on
popular
bank
cards,
including
SBI,
HDFC
Bank,
ICICI
Bank,
Bajaj
Finserv,
and
more.
Apart
from
this,
you
can
also
avail
of
up
to
5
percent
cashback
via
Amazon
Pay
ICICI
Bank
credit
card.
This
is
not
it.
You
can
also
get
rewards
worth
Rs
10,000
on
the
purchase
of
a
new
printer.
With
this,
let’s
take
a
closer
look
at
the
best
deals
on
printers
during
the
Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
Sale
2024.

Amazon
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on
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Square Enix Wants to Release Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox After PC Port


Final
Fantasy
XVI
released
exclusively
on
the

PS5
in
2023,
and
the
game
finally
made
it
to

PC
last
month.
The
action-RPG
is
still
not
available
on

Xbox,
with
no
confirmed
launch
plans
on
Microsoft’s
console.
Now,
publisher

Square
Enix
has
provided
an
update
over
Final
Fantasy
16’s
potential
release
on
Xbox
Series
S/X.

Final
Fantasy
XVI
on
Xbox

According
to
Final
Fantasy
16
producer
and
industry
legend
Naoki
Yoshida,
popularly
knowns
as
Yoshi-P,
Square
Enix
wants
to
release
an
Xbox
port
for
FFXVI,
but
the
company
can’t
yet
confirm
a
timeline
for
the
same.

“Of
course
we
did
announce
the
PC
version
of
the
game,
so
looking
towards
the
Xbox
version,
we
do
want
to
release
it
on
Xbox,”
Yoshida
said
in
a
Video
Games

interview
published
last
week.
“But
when
it
comes
to
the
specifics
such
as
when
the
game
would
be
available
and
such,
we
are
not
in
a
position
to
be
able
to
share
anything,”
he
added.

The
producer,
however,
asked
Xbox
players
to
not
give
up
hope,
saying
that
Square
Enix
very
much
wanted
the
game
to
be
ported
to
Xbox.
“But
of
course,
I
want
to
say
that
it’s
not
as
if
there’s
zero
hope,
and
we
very
much
do
want
to
achieve
that.
So
players
should
not
give
up
in
terms
of
their
hopes.”

Neither
Square
Enix
not

Microsoft
have
yet
confirmed
an
Xbox
port
of
Final
Fantasy
16.

Final
Fantasy
16
first
launched
on
the
PS5
on
June
22,
2023.
The
game
recently
made
the
jump
to
PC,
launching
on

Steam
and

Epic
Games
Store
on
September
17.
A
Complete
Edition,
that
bundles
Echoes
of
the
Fallen
and
The
Rising
Tide
expansions
with
the
main
game,
was
also
recently
launched
on
the
PS5.

Square
Enix
has
launched
its
recent
Final
Fantasy
games
exclusively
on
the
PS5,
a
strategy
that
has
ended
up
hurting
sales.
Earlier
this
year,
the
publisher
said
in
an
earnings
report
that
sales
of
recent
big-budget
games
were

disappointing.
According
to
company
CEO
Takashi
Kiryu,
sales
of
Final
Fantasy
VII
Rebirth,
Final
Fantasy
XVI
and
Foamstars
—
all
PlayStation
exclusives
—
fell
short
of
expectations
in
terms
of
both
revenue
and
profit.

As
a
result,
Square
Enix
has
since
undergone
considerable
restructuring
and
is
moving
away
from
its
practice
of
releasing
its
major
titles
first
on

PlayStation.
According
to
Kiryu,
going
forward,
big
releases
will
be
multi-platform
launches,
available
across
PlayStation,
Nintendo
Switch,
Xbox
and
PC.

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Ola Electric’s Dominance Fades as Country’s E-Scooter Battle Intensifies

India’s
top
electric
scooter
maker
Ola
Electric
logged
its
lowest
monthly
sales
this
year
in
September,
government
data
showed,
as
the
SoftBank-backed
firm
sees
its
dominance
eroded
by
smaller
competitors
and
servicing
network
challenges.


Ola
Electric,
which
made
its
stock
market
debut
about
two
months
ago,
sold
23,965
vehicles
in
September,
recording
a
month-on-month
decline
for
the
second
consecutive
month.

Its
falling
month-on-month
sales
has
seen
its
market
share
decline
for
five
straight
months
to
27
percent
in
September,
from
over
50
percent
in
April,
the
data
showed.

In
that
period,
Ola’s
closest
rivals
TVS
Motor
and
Bajaj
Auto
have
narrowed
the
gap,
reporting
market
share
gains
for
five
and
three
straight
months,
respectively.

Ola
Electric
declined
to
comment
on
the
market
share
loss
and
its
servicing
network.

Slowing
sales
at
Ola,
whose
prices
have
often
undercut
the
market,
pose
further
challenges
to
the
company’s
financial
results.
It
is
yet
to
turn
a
profit.

Analysts
attribute
Ola’s
narrowing
lead
to
rivals
launching
newer
models
priced
closer
to
those
of
Ola,
as
well
as
its
own
strained
service
network
that
is
seeing
scooters
pile
up.

A
ramp-up
in
dealership
networks
has
also
been
key
for
Bajaj
and
TVS
in
challenging
Ola,
according
to
Jay
Kale
of
Elara
Capital.

Over
the
last
year,
Bajaj
has
boosted
the
dealership
count
for
its
Chetak
e-scooters
from
around
100
to
over
500,
as
of
June.
Ola’s
dealership
count
has
only
risen
from
750
to
800.

Last
month,
a
26-year-old
man
was
arrested
for
allegedly
setting
fire
to
an
Ola
showroom
in
the
southern
Karnataka
state
over
unsatisfactory
servicing
of
a
recently
purchased
e-scooter.

HSBC
analysts
said
in
a
note
last
month
that
Ola’s
service
would
be
one
of
the
“key
drivers”
for
maintaining
its
market
share.


©
Thomson
Reuters
2024


(This
story
has
not
been
edited
by
NDTV
staff
and
is
auto-generated
from
a
syndicated
feed.)

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Philips OLED909 review: a superb OLED TV with a great feature LG and Samsung can’t match

Philips
OLED909
review:
Two
minute
review

The
Philips
OLED909
covers
pretty
much
every
base,
whether
it’s
picture,
sound,
gaming
or
design,
and
easily
inserts
itself
into
the
running
for
the

best
TVs
of
the
year.
It
may
be
pricier
than
some
of
the
other

best
OLED
TVs,
but
it’s
a
top-notch
performer
with
plenty
to
like.

Picture
quality
is
nothing
short
of
spectacular
on
the
Philips
OLED909.
Vibrant,
accurate
colours
mix
with
superb
contrast
and
deep
black
levels
to
create
a
well-balanced
picture.
Details
and
textures
are
lifelike
and
its
motion
handling
is
very
good.
It
may
not
have
the
upscaling
chops
of
the

LG
G4
or
the
same
level
of
detail
as
the

Samsung
S95D,
but
the
OLED909’s
picture
is
dynamic,
punchy
and
just
downright
stunning.

While
some
TVs
have
unimpressive
built-in
sound,
the
OLED909
easily
competes
with
the

best
TVs
for
sound,
such
as
the

Sony
Bravia
8.
With
a
Bowers
&
Wilkins
speaker
system
that
provides
real
power,
accuracy
and
plenty
of
immersion,
you
might
not
have
to
invest
in
one
of
the

best
soundbars.
Dolby
Atmos
effects
are
a
little
lacking,
but
bass,
dialogue
clarity,
and
sound
effects
placement
are
all
brilliant.

Ambilight,
a
Philips
tech
that
projects
coloured
lights
onto
the
wall
behind
the
TV,
gives
the
OLED909
an
even
greater
sense
of
immersion
than
other
TVs,
especially
when
viewed
in
darker
lighting
conditions.
The
OLED909
feels
every
bit
premium.
The
swivelling
central
stand
found
on
the
step-down

Philips
OLED809
is
more
useful
than
the
OLED909’s
metal
feet,
but
that’s
my
only
real
complaint
about
this
otherwise
beautifully
designed
TV.

Google
TV
serves
as
a
solid,
functional
smart
TV
platform,
but
it’s
a
shame
there’s
no
access
to
Freeview
Play
and
its
associated
apps
such
as
BBC
iPlayer,
ITVX,
and
Channel
4.
(Pick
up
an

Amazon
Fire
Stick
or
other
streaming
device
to
solve
this
issue.)
But,
there
are
plenty
of
picture
and
sound
settings
for
people
to
experiment
with,
and
navigation
is
user-friendly
enough.

The
OLED909
comes
equipped
with
an
excellent
stock
of
what
we
look
for
in
the

best
gaming
TVs,
including

4K
144Hz,
Dolby
Vision
gaming,
and
VRR
(in
multiple
formats).
It
only
comes
with
two
HDMI
2.1
ports,
however,
but
this
is
one
of
the
few
downsides
of
an
otherwise
superb
gaming
TV
with
picture
quality
and
performance
to
match
its
features.

The
OLED909
undoubtedly
sits
at
the
pricier
end
of
the
TV
market,
with
the
55-inch
model
I
tested
retailing
for
£1,999.
This
is
significantly
more
expensive
than
mid-range
OLEDs
such
as
the

LG
C4
and
even
slightly
more
expensive
than
flagship
OLEDs
such
as
the

Samsung
S95D.
But,
the
OLED909
offers
a
premium
experience,
so
expect
to
pay
the
higher
price
that
comes
with
that.

The
Philips
OLED909
delivers
powerful
contrast
with
an
excellent
balance
between
bright
and
dark
tones.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Prices
&
release
date

Release
date:
August
2024

55-inch:
£1,999

65-inch:
£2,499

77-inch:
£4,499

The
Philips
OLED909
is
the
upper
mid-range

OLED
series
in
Philips’
2024
TV
lineup,
sitting
above
the
OLED809
and
OLED759
and
below
the
flagship
OLED+959.
It
is
available
in
55-,
65-
and
77-inch
sizes.

For
the
55-inch
model
I
tested,
you’ll
be
looking
to
pay
£1,999,
which
is
pricier
than
both
the
flagship
Samsung
S95D
and

LG
G4
OLED
models,
both
of
which
are
priced
at
roughly
£1,799.
Since
its
release,
prices
haven’t
dropped
as
it’s
only
been
around
for
a
number
of
weeks,
so
we
could
see
some
discounts
in
the
future.

Philips
OLED909
review:
Specs

Swipe
to
scroll
horizontally

Screen
type:

OLED
(MLA)

Refresh
rate:

144Hz

HDR
support:

Dolby
Vision,
HDR10+,
HDR10,
HLG

Smart
TV:

Google
TV

HDMI:

4
(2x
HDMI
2.1)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Benchmark
results

The
Philips
OLED909
55-inch
features
support
feet
as
opposed
to
the
central,
swivel
stand
found
on
the
Philips
OLED809.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Features

2nd
Generation
Micro
Lens
Array
(MLA)
OLED
panel

Four-sided
Ambilight

Bowers
&
Wilkins
3.1-channel
speaker
array

The
OLED909
is
equipped
with
a
second-generation
MLA
OLED
panel
–
the
same
you’ll
find
in
the
LG
G4
and
the
step-up
Philips
OLED959.
This
provides
a
brightness
boost
over
both
standard
W-OLED
models,
such
as
the
LG
B4,
and
even
OLED
EX
models,
such
as
the
LG
C4
and
the
OLED909’s
step-down
sibling,
the
Philips
OLED809.

The
OLED909
supports
both
the
Dolby
Vision
and
HDR10+

high
dynamic
range
formats.
It
also
supports
IMAX
Enhanced
content
and
has
a
picture
mode
compatible
with
Portrait
Displays’
Calman
colour
calibration
software
for
those
who
expect
to
have
their
TV
professionally
calibrated.

As
with
many
Philips
TVs,
a
prominent
feature
is
Ambilight
tech,
which
projects
coloured
lights
onto
a
wall
behind
the
TV.
Ambilight
can
be
customised
in
different
ways,
such
as
following
the
video
or
audio
or
displaying
a
single
colour
to
create
a
mood.
The
OLED909
features
the
full
four-sided
version
of
Ambilight,
with
an
extra
strip
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
panel,
as
opposed
to
the
three-sided
Ambilight
version
found
on
the
OLED809
and
other
step-down
Philips
TVs.

For
audio,
the
OLED909
features
a
3.1-channel
speaker
array
made
by
Bowers
&
Wilkins,
totalling
80W
of
power.
Both
Dolby
Atmos
and
DTS:X
audio
formats
are
supported
and
it
features
an
AI
Sound
mode,
Dolby
Bass
Enhancement,
Night
Mode
and
Room
Calibration.

Gaming
is
well
covered
on
the
OLED909,
with
support
for
4K
144Hz,
Dolby
Vision
gaming,
VRR
(including

AMD
FreeSync
Premium
and

Nvidia
G-Sync),
HGiG
and
ALLM.
There
is
also
a
new
game
bar
that
can
be
used
to
adjust
gaming
settings
and
even
save
customised
profiles
for
each
game
or
console.
Like
other
current
TVs
not
made
by
LG
or
Samsung,
the
OLED909
only
features
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
and
not
the
full
four
favoured
by
gamers.

The
OLED909
uses
Google
TV
as
its
smart
TV
platform,
with
access
to
popular
streaming
apps
such
as
Netflix,
Prime
Video,
Disney
Plus
and
more.
There
is
no
support
for
UK-based
apps
such
as
BBC
iPlayer,
ITVX
and
Channel
4,
or
Freeview
Play
and
other
associated
apps,
however.

Features
score:
4.5/5

The
Philips
OLED909
delivers
a
versatile
picture.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Picture
quality

Stunning,
accurate
colours

Rich
contrast

Lifelike
detail
and
textures

The
OLED909’s
second-generation
MLA
OLED
panel
yielded
peak
brightness
results
of
1,403
and
1,265
nits
in
Standard
and
Filmmaker
Mode
respectively
when
measured
using
a
10%
HDR
white
window
pattern.
This
is
roughly
30%
brighter
than
the
step-down
OLED809,
which
yielded
results
of
1,088
and
927
nits
on
the
same
tests.
The
LG
G4,
which
uses
the
same
panel,
achieved
a
higher
peak
brightness
in
Filmmaker
Mode,
hitting
1,489
nits.

Full-screen
brightness
measured
on
a
100%
HDR
white
window
pattern
was
264
and
249
nits
in
Standard
and
Filmmaker
Modes
respectively,
which
is
only
marginally
lower
than
the
LG
G4’s
259
nits
Filmmaker
Mode
result.
The
Samsung
S95D,
which
uses
a
QD-OLED
panel,
achieved
a
result
of
318
nits
on
this
same
test.
Note
that
these
full-screen
numbers
pale
in
comparison
to
the
best
mini-LED
TVs,
which
easily
achieve
over
500
nits
–
a
factor
due
to
the
automatic
brightness-limiting
controls
used
by
OLED
TVs
to
protect
the
display
panel.

Starting
with
lower-resolution
TV
shows
to
evaluate
the
OLED909’s
upscaling,
textures
were
on
the
fuzzy
side,
but
it
was
a
marginal
improvement
over
the
Philips
OLED809
when
I
tested
it.
High-definition
movies
and
TV
shows
looked
cleaner
and
had
more
detail,
though
the
OLED909
did
not
reach
the
same
level
as
other
OLEDs
such
as
the
Samsung
S95D.

Watching
a
4K
Dolby
Vision
stream
of

Star
Wars:
The
Last
Jedi
via
Disney
Plus,
reds
in
the
throne
room
fight
scene
had
a
bold,
vivid
look.
HDR
highlights
in
lightsabers
and
flames
popped
against
the
darker
floors
and
Ambilight
added
an
extra
layer,
with
the
bold
reds
surrounding
the
screen.
Crucially,
these
colours
also
maintained
a
natural
quality
but
were
still
eye-catching.
Textures
and
details
in
clothing
and
skin
were
also
lifelike,
and
black
levels
looked
accurate.

The
OLED909’s
measured
colour
gamut
coverage
was
98.3%
(against
the
claimed
99%)
and
74.04%
for
UHDA-P3
and
BT.2020
colour
spaces
respectively,
both
of
which
are
excellent
results.

Measuring
the
OLED909’s
colour
accuracy,
its
Delta-E
values
(the
margin
for
error
between
the
generated
test
pattern
and
what
appears
on
screen)
was
1.1
in
Filmmaker
Mode,
which
is
a
phenomenal
result
(we
look
for
anything
below
3).

Ambilight
adds
even
more
to
the
Philips
OLED909’s
already
stunning,
vibrant
picture.

(Image
credit:
Future)

The
next
movie
I
watched
was

The
Batman
on
4K
Blu-ray,
primarily
to
test
the
OLED909’s
contrast
and
black
levels.
With
the
TV’s
Dolby
Vision
Filmmaker
Mode
active,
the
OLED909
delivered
rich
contrast
with
deep
blacks
during
the
opening
crime
scene,
where
details
in
the
room
and
clothing
were
well-defined
even
during
low-brightness
sequences.
While
the
OLED909
did
a
good
job
of
handling
reflections
from
overhead
lights
in
our
testing
lab,

The
Batman
looked
best
in
dimmed
lighting
conditions.

Watching

Oppenheimer,
the
OLED909
displayed
the
black
and
white
scenes
with
a
high
level
of
accuracy,
striking
a
good
balance
between
the
black
and
white
tones
and
grey
ones
in
between.
Blacks
looked
rich
and
white
highlights
were
bright
without
being
overblown.

La
La
Land
is
filled
with
bright
colours
throughout
and
the
OLED909
once
again
demonstrated
brilliant
colour
reproduction,
particularly
in
the
opening
and
closing
dance
numbers
which
are
filled
with
yellows,
blues,
greens
and
other
colors.
In
the
‘Lovely
Night’
scene,
the
OLED909
did
a
great
job
displaying
Mia’s
vibrant
yellow
dress
against
the
dark
background.
The
OLED909
displayed
accurate
film
grain
levels
in
Filmmaker
Mode,
though
this
can
also
be
reduced
if
preferred
by
increasing
Noise
Reduction
in
the
picture
settings.

Motion
handling
was
generally
very
good
on
the
OLED909.
Watching
sports
including
Football
and
Rugby,
there
was
minimal
judder
or
blur
with
motion
settings
turned
off,
but,
there
are
preset
motion
modes
and
customisable
motion
smoothing
settings
for
those
who
like
a
smoother
look.
For
sports,
I
generally
found
Personal
(which,
out-of-the-box,
resembles
the
Standard
picture
modes
on
other
sets)
to
be
the
best
picture
mode,
while
the
Crystal
Clear
mode
oversaturated
colours.

Watching

Top
Gun:
Maverick,
the
OLED909
generally
handled
twisting
camera
shots
and
high-action
sequences
well
in
Dolby
Vision
Filmmaker
Mode,
but
I
did
see
some
judder
with
motion
settings
turned
off
in
panning
shots,
including
a
scene
where
Maverick
rides
his
bike
into
the
air
base.
Motion
wasn’t
as
well
handled
by
the
OLED909
as
on
other
OLEDs
such
as
the
Samsung
S95D,
but
it
was
for
the
most
part
pretty
smooth.

I
also
saw
some
black
crush
in
darker
scenes
in

Top
Gun:
Maverick
,
resulting
in
shadow
detail
loss
that
wasn’t
present
when
watching

The
Batman.
Facial
textures
in
close-ups,
however,
demonstrated
the
OLED909’s
natural
rendering
of
details.

Picture
quality
score:
4.5/5

The
Philips
OLED909
features
a
powerful
front
speaker
that
adds
to
its
fantastic
built-in
sound,
and
it
looks
stylish
too.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Sound
quality

External
speaker
adds
more
power

Excellent
sound
placement

Punchy
bass
and
clear
dialogue

The
OLED909’s
built-in
sound
quality
is
brilliant
and
while
it
won’t
provide
the
same
cinematic
impact
as
the

best
Dolby
Atmos
soundbars,
many
people
will
be
pleased
with
its
level
of
audio
quality.
Entertainment
is
the
best
out-of-the-box
sound
preset,
but
Personal
allows
for
extensive
customisation
for
those
looking
to
experiment.

Aided
by
an
external
speaker,
the
OLED909’s
built-in
sound
system,
which
is
made
by
audio
powerhouse
Bowers
&
Wilkins,
delivers
powerful,
direct,
and
immersive
sound.
While
watching
the
chaotic
Batmobile
chase
scene
from

The
Batman,
the
OLED909
offered
punchy
bass
that
captured
the
rumble
of
the
Batmobile’s
engine
while
also
delivering
crystal-clear
dialogue.
Placement
of
sound
effects
around
the
screen
was
precise
and
accurate,
with
every
bullet,
screeching
tyre
and
crunching
crash
coming
from
the
area
on
screen
where
you’d
expect,
and
the
sound
even
extended
beyond
the
screen’s
borders.

Moving
to

La
La
Land,
the
OLED909
reproduced
the
bombastic,
bright
jazzy
score
of
opening
number
‘Another
Day
of
Sun’
with
excellent
detail
and
balance.
Even
in
more
subtle
and
delicate
songs
such
as
‘City
of
Stars’,
piano
and
soft
strings
sounded
clear,
and
subtle
effects
such
as
closing
doors
or
tapping
shoes
could
be
heard
during
more
lively
dance
sequences.

While
there
are
many
positives,
the
OLED909
struggles
with
Dolby
Atmos
height
effects,
with
the
driving
rain
in

The
Batman
and
overhead
jets
in

Top
Gun:
Maverick
sounding
less
pronounced
than
on
the
best
TVs
for
sound
such
as
the

Sony
Bravia
8.
Still,
for
a
3.1-channel
setup,
the
OLED909’s
built-in
sound
is
very
impressive.

Sound
quality
score:
4.5/5

The
Philips
OLED909’s
unique
Ambilight
feature
gives
it
an
edge
over
rivals.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Design

Spectacular,
four-sided
Ambilight

Excellent
build
quality

Useful
central
stand

The
OLED909
features
a
four-sided
version
of
Philips’
Ambilight
tech
and
while
Ambilight
may
be
a
polarising
feature
in
the
TV
world
(it
can
also
be
switched
off),
I
love
it.
I
found
that
Ambilight
added
to
nearly
every
scene
I
watched,
particularly
those
with
bold
colours
such
as

Star
Wars:The
Last
Jedi
and

La
La
Land.

Aside
from
Ambilight,
the
OLED909
is
a
premium-looking,
solidly
built
TV
with
a
trim
profile
apart
from
the
sections
that
house
the
Ambilight
LED
modules.
It
has
a
near
bezel-less
screen
to
allow
the
picture
full
space
and
the
external
speaker
is
covered
in
a
grey
fabric
that
adds
to
the
OLED909’s
premium
look.

The
OLED909
comes
with
two
weighty
and
solidly
built
metal
feet,
as
opposed
to
the
useful
central
swivel
stand
found
on
the
OLED809.
My
preference
is
for
the
OLED809’s
stand,
but
this
is
a
minor
gripe.

The
supplied
remote
is
the
same
one
found
with
the
OLED809,
and
it
sets
the
standard
for
TV
remotes.
Made
of
a
black,
burnished
metal
material
that
reflects
the
OLED909’s
premium
price,
it
can
be
recharged
via
USB-C
or
the
rear
solar
panel
and
its
buttons
light
up
when
in
use
–
perfect
for
those
who
view
in
dark
conditions.

Design
score:
4.5/5

The
Philips
OLED909
uses
Google
TV,
which
is
solid
but
not
quite
as
good
as
some
rival
smart
TV
interfaces.
It’s
also
missing
Freeview
Play
apps.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Smart
TV
&
menus

Google
TV
smart
TV
platform

No
Freeview
Play
apps

Easy
to
navigate
menus

The
OLED909
uses
Google
TV
as
its
smart
TV
platform.
Apps
such
as
Netflix,
Prime
Video,
Disney
Plus
and
Apple
TV+
are
all
included,
but
there
is
no
Freeview
Play
or
its
associated
UK-based
apps
such
as
BBC
iPlayer,
ITVX,
and
Channel
4.
These
can
be
accessed
via
an
external
streaming
device
such
as
an
Amazon
Fire
Stick
for
those
who
miss
them.

Google
TV
requires
a
sign-in
to
a
Google
account
to
use
apps
not
already
built-in
to
the
TV,
but
this
is
rewarded
with
more
tailored
recommendations
and
even
quicker
navigation
to
the
shows
you’re
watching
via
the
home
screen.
There
is
no
escaping
the
large
banner
ad
at
the
top
of
the
home
page,
however,
which
does
take
up
a
good
portion
of
the
screen.

There
are
a
good
number
of
settings
to
adjust
the
OLED909’s
picture
and
sound
for
those
who
like
to
tweak,
with
the
number
of
sound
settings
on
offer
being
more
extensive
than
on
other
TVs.
Menu
navigation
is
easy
enough
with
a
Quick
Menu
in
the
top
corner
during
viewing,
although
it
doesn’t
feel
quite
as
fluid
as
LG’s
webOS.

Smart
TV
&
menus
score:
4/5

The
Philips
OLED909
is
an
excellent
gaming
TV.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Gaming

4K
144Hz,
Dolby
Vision
gaming,
and
VRR

12.6ms
input
lag
time

Only
two
HDMI
2.1
ports

The
OLED909
is
well
stocked
for
gaming
and
supports
up
to
4K
144Hz
refresh
rate,
VRR
(both
AMD
FreeSync
Premium
and
Nvidia
G-Sync
formats
included),
HGiG,
Dolby
Vision
gaming
and
ALLM.
It
also
features
a
game
mode
and
game
bar
where
settings
can
be
adjusted
and
saved
to
individual
profiles
for
later
use
or
with
particular
games
or
consoles.
The
OLED909
does,
however,
only
have
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
as
opposed
to
the
four
found
on
LG
and
Samsung
TVs.

In
terms
of
performance,
the
OLED909
is
responsive
and
feels
smooth,
even
during
graphically
intense
sequences.
Playing

Battlefield
V
on
Xbox
Series
X
at
120fps,
gaming
was
fast-paced
and
fun,
with
target
selection
and
camera
adjustments
feeling
snappy
and
accurate.
The
OLED909’s
measured
input
lag
was
12.6ms,
which
is
a
good
result,
though
it
doesn’t
match
some
of
the

best
120Hz
TVs
such
as
LG’s
OLEDs,
which
all
hit
9.1ms
in
Boost
Mode,
or
Samsung’s
sets,
which
often
hit
below
10ms.

The
OLED909’s
handling
of
graphics
is
impressive
too,
displaying
bold
colours,
well-defined
textures
and
plenty
of
detail
along
with
rich
contrast
and
black
levels.
Environments,
weapons
and
facial
features
all
get
an
added
sense
of
depth
thanks
to
the
OLED909’s
picture
prowess.

Gaming
score:
4.5/5

The
Philips
OLED909’s
remote
feels
every
bit
as
premium
as
the
TV
itself

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Value

Pricier
than
some
rival
OLEDs

Premium
design

Good
features
and
picture
quality
for
the
money

The
OLED909
is
undoubtedly
a
premium
TV,
with
the
55-inch
model
I
tested
priced
at
£1,999.
This
puts
it
above
flagship
OLEDs
such
as
the
Samsung
S95D
and
LG
G4,
both
of
which
are
priced
at
£1,799.
You
do
get
the
benefit
of
Ambilight
on
the
OLED909,
but
miss
out
on
a
full
four
HDMI
2.1
ports
for
gaming.

The
OLED909
nonetheless
delivers
a
premium
viewing
experience
across
the
board,
from
its
stunning
picture,
dazzling
Ambilight,
plentiful
gaming
features
and
immersive
built-in
sound,
so
you
should
expect
to
pay
a
premium
price.

Other
TVs
such
as
the

TCL
C855
and

Hisense
U8N,
two
fantastic
mini-LED
TVs
that
offer
excellent
features
and
performance
for
less,
demonstrate
better
value,
but
the
OLED909
does
mostly
justify
its
price
tag,
even
if
that
price
may
be
too
much
for
some
people.

Value
score:
4/5

The
Philips
OLED909
accurately
displays
both
bright
and
dark
colours.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Should
I
buy
the
Philips
OLED909?

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to
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Philips
OLED909

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

Excellent
features
including
Ambilight,
gaming
and
picture

4.5/5

Picture
quality

Plenty
of
detail
and
rich
contrast
with
bold,
vivid
colours

4.5/5

Sound
quality

Immersive,
accurate
and
punchy
sound
is
better
than
on
a
lot
of
other
sets

4.5/5

Design

Stunning
Ambilight
adds
an
entire
layer
to
viewing.
Premium,
solid
build
quality

4/5

Smart
TV
and
menus

Google
TV
is
a
dependable,
user-friendly
smart
TV
platform,
but
is
still
bested
by
LG’s
webOS

4/5

Gaming

Extensive
suite
of
gaming
features
covers
nearly
all
the
bases,
but
only
two
HDMI
2.1
ports

4.5/5

Value

Pricier
than
closest
rivals
and
carries
a
premium
price,
but
delivers
for
the
money

4/5

Buy
it
if…

Don’t
buy
it
if…

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Consider

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0
–
Cell
0

Philips
OLED909

LG
G4

Samsung
S95D

Price
(55-inch)

£1,999

£1,799

£1,799

Screen
type

OLED
EX
(MLA)

OLED
EX
(MLA)

QD-OLED

Refresh
rate

144Hz

144Hz

144Hz

HDR
support

Dolby
Vision/HDR10+/HDR10/HLG

Dolby
Vision/HDR10/HLG

HDR10+/HDR10/HLG

Smart
TV

Google
TV

webOS
24

Tizen

HDMI
2.1
ports

2

4

4

(Image
credit:
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How
I
tested
the
Philips
OLED909

Tested
with
both
SDR
and
HDR
sources

Viewed
in
different
lighting
conditions

Objective
measurements
recorded
using
Portrait
Displays
Calman
color
calibration
software

I
began
my
testing
of
the
OLED909
with
casual
viewing
to
establish
its
most
accurate
picture
mode
–
Filmmaker
Mode
in
this
case.

After,
I
began
my
critical
viewing
using
SDR
sources
such
as
broadcast
TV
and
standard-definition,
as
well
as
high-definition
TV
shows
and
movies,
4K
Blu-ray
and
4K
streaming.
I
used
these
to
test
the
OLED909’s
colour,
contrast,
shadow
detail,
black
level,
motion
handling
and
upscaling.

For
4K
Blu-rays,
I
used
the

Panasonic
DP-UB820
4K
Blu-ray
player,
watching
the
same
reference
scenes
I
use
in
all
of
my
testing.
For
gaming
testing,
I
used
an
Xbox
Series
X.

I
then
moved
on
to
objective
testing,
where
I
used
specialised
equipment
to
measure
the
OLED909’s
SDR
and
HDR
brightness
on
a
variety
of
window
patterns
ranging
from
1-100%.
I
also
measured
colour
and
greyscale
accuracy
and
HDR
colour
gamut
coverage.

I
used
a
test
pattern
generator
and
colourimeter
to
take
these
results
and
recorded
them
with
Portrait
Displays’

Calman
color
calibration
software.

I
also
tested
the
OLED909’s
input
lag
using
a
Leo
Bodnar
4K
HDMI
Input
Lag
Tester.

You
can
read
an
in-depth
overview
of

how
we
test
TVs
at
TechRadar
at
that
link.

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Sony Bravia Theater Bar 8 review: a competent performer struggling to be heard in a crowded market

Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8:
One-minute
review

When

Sony
announced
its
2024
AV
lineup,
it
wasn’t
just
its
TVs
that
received
a
more
straightforward
naming
system,
but
its
soundbars
too.
This
year,
the
potentially
tricky-to-remember
model
numbers
have
been
replaced
with
a
much
simpler
Bravia
branding.
The
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
replaces
the
HT-A5000
as
the
company’s
mid-range
model
–
sitting
below
the
Theater
Bar
9
and
the
Bravia
Theater
Quad
four-speaker
audio
system
–
and
arrives
with
the
aim
to
be
one
of

best
soundbars.

As
with
the
HT-A5000,
this
latest
model
is
a
standalone
Dolby
Atmos
soundbar.
There
are
no
wireless
rear
speakers
included,
nor
is
there
a
wireless
subwoofer,
but
these
can
be
added
as
optional
extras
if
you
wish
to
create
an
even
more
immersive
surround
sound
experience.
Despite
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
cramming
11
speakers
into
its
slimline
body
to
create
a
“bubble
of
sound”
in
Sony’s
words,
we
would
recommend
true
movie
buffs
consider
adding
at
least
a
subwoofer
to
handle
the
low-end.

The
Bar
8
is
smaller
than
its
predecessor
–
by
some
30%
–
and
is
low
in
height,
meaning
it
slots
effortlessly
in
front
of
a
TV.
Connectivity
is
good
rather
than
great
with
just
two
HDMI
ports,
one
of
which
is
eARC
to
connect
to
your
TV.
Thankfully,
however,
the
other
HDMI
input
is
the
2.1
standard
and
it
supports

8K/60Hz
and

4K/120Hz
passthrough,
meaning
you
can
confidently
connect
external
devices
including
games
consoles
and
4K
Blu-ray
players.
Elsewhere
there
is
Spotify
Connect,
AirPlay
2
and
Bluetooth
for
streaming
music.

While
some
may
expect
more
from
a
soundbar
that
costs
$999
/
£999
/
AU$1,499,
where
connections
or
additional
rear
speakers
are
concerned
there’s
no
denying
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
does
an
excellent
job
of
boosting
the
sound
of
your
TV.
Although
as
for
true
Dolby
Atmos
it
does
fall
a
little
short
of
the
competition.
The
company’s
360
Spatial
Sound
Mapping
tech
does
work
in
creating
phantom
speakers,
but
we
found
during
our
testing
that
the
soundfield
was
more
of
a
half-dome
as
opposed
to
a
full-dome
covering
an
entire
room.

We
also
found
that
the
Bravia
Bar
8
performed
at
its
best
in
small
to
medium-sized
rooms,
as
it
seemed
to
lack
the
power
to
fill
a
larger
open
space.
Adding
the
optional
rear
speakers
and/or
a
subwoofer
will
undoubtedly
help
(we
didn’t
have
them
for
this
review),
but
the
total
cost
of
such
a
package
adds
up
to
far
more
than
tried
and
tested
complete
Dolby
Atmos
soundbar
packages,
despite
the
Bravia
Bar
8
receiving
what
seem
to
be
permanent
price
cuts
globally
(as
of
September
2024,
it’s
typical
street
price
is
generally
around
$849.99
/
£799
/
AU$1,249).

So
while
it
might
not
be
the
outright
best
option
for
your
main
TV
viewing
room,
the
Sony
Bravia
Bar
8
can
certainly
find
a
spot
in
a
bedroom
or
smaller
TV
room.
The
only
question
you’ll
need
to
ask
yourself
is
if
you’d
rather
opt
for
the

Sonos
Arc.
It
doesn’t
cost
that
much
more
than
the
Sony,
handles
music
better
and
has
the
added
potential
benefit
multiroom
functionality.

Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
review:
Price
and
release
date

Launched
in
July
2024

List
price
of
$999
/
£999
/
AU$1,499

Has
received
price
cuts
since
launch

The
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
was
announced
in
April
2024
and
went
on
sale
in
July
2024
in
the
US,
UK
and
Australia
for
$999
/
£999
/
AU$1,499.
That
puts
it
right
in
the
firing
line
of
the
Sonos
Arc,
which
also
goes
without
a
wireless
subwoofer
or
rear
speakers
included.

It’s
less
than
the
MSRP
of
the

Samsung
HW-Q990D
–
our
current
favorite
Dolby
Atmos
soundbar
on
our
list
of
the

best
soundbars
–
although
recent
price
drops
against
Samsung’s
soundbar
make
it
approximately
the
same
price
as
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
in
most
regions.

Samsung’s
flagship
bar
comes
with
a
wireless
subwoofer
and
rear
speakers
included,
although
the
rears
do
require
constant
power.
Sony’s
selection
of
optional
rear
speakers
run
off
rechargeable
batteries
and
so
could
prove
to
be
a
more
appealing
option
for
anyone
short
on
power
outlets
in
their
room.

Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
review:
Specs

Swipe
to
scroll
horizontally

Dimensions
(W
x
H
x
D)

1200
x
140
x
245
mm

Speaker
channels

5.0.2

Connections

1x
HDMI
out
(with
eARC),
1x
HDMI
in,
Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth

Dolby
Atmos/DTS:X

Yes/Yes

Sub
included

No

Rear
speakers
included

No

Features

360
Spatial
Sound
Mapping,
Acoustic
Center
Sync,
DSEE
Ultimate
upscaling,
AirPlay
2,
Chromecast,
HDMI
2.1
120Hz
pass-through

Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
review:
Features

5.0.2
speaker
channels

Phantom
speakers
for
extra
‘virtual’
channels

HDMI
2.1
with
4K
120Hz
support

(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

As
you’ll
find
with
soundbars
from
the
likes
of

LG
and
Samsung,
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
can
connect
to
a
Sony
TV
from
2021
or
newer
and
use
it
as
a
center
channel
via
Bravia
Acoustic
Center
Sync.
It
would
have
been
nice
for
this
to
have
worked
via
HDMI
–
whereby
the
soundbar
should
be
able
to
detect
it’s
connected
to
a
Sony
TV
–
but
you
have
to
connect
them
together
using
the
included
cable.
If
you
don’t
own
a
Sony
TV,
but
your
TV
has
an
S-Center
speaker
input,
you
can
take
advantage
of
this
feature
via
the
same
3.5mm
cable
wired
connection
(the
3.5mm
port
on
the
rear
of
the
Bravia
Bar
8
can
only
be
used
for
this
feature
and
can’t
be
used
as
an
input
from
external
devices).

There
are
only
two
HDMI
ports
on
the
Bravia
Bar
8,
and
with
one
needed
to
connect
to
a
TV
via
eARC,
there
is
just
one
spare
for
external
devices.
Fortunately,
this
input
does
support
8K/60Hz
and
4K/120Hz
passthrough
and
gamers
will
appreciate
that
it
supports
auto
low
latency
mode
(ALLM)
and
variable
refresh
rate
(VRR).
Having
just
one
spare
HDMI
input
shouldn’t
alienate
too
many
users,
but
the
previous
HT-A5000
had
two
spare,
so
it’s
peculiar
as
to
why
Sony
has
dropped
one
this
time
around.

Setting
up
the
Bravia
Bar
8
is
incredibly
easy.
Simply
connect
it
to
your
TV
via
the
aforementioned
HDMI
port,
open
up
the
Bravia
Connect
app
on
your
iOS
or
Android
device
and
connect
it
to
your
network.
Once
done,
you’ll
want
to
run
a
calibration
to
ensure
the
soundbar
is
optimized
for
your
specific
room.
It’s
a
process
that
only
takes
around
20
seconds
and
sees
the
soundbar
emitting
various
tones
to
determine
the
acoustics
of
your
room
to
optimize
the
sound
output
based
on
your
usual
seating
position.

Image
1
of
3

(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

There’s
no
option
to
manually
adjust
speaker
channel
settings
as
you
can
with
other
soundbars
such
as
the
Samsung
HW-Q990D,
but
you
can
choose
from
three
height
modes
–
lower,
default
and
higher
–
and
three
different
sound
field
settings.
The
default
option
here
is
Sony’s
360
Spatial
Sound
Mapping,
but
you
also
have
the
option
of
DTS
Neural:X
or
Dolby
Speaker
Visualizer.
You
can
also
turn
the
sound
field
mode
off
entirely
if
you
wish
(I’ll
discuss
the
effects
of
this
further
down
in
the
performance
section).
And,
when
rear
speakers
are
connected,
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
can
deliver
an
IMAX
Enhanced
certified
audio
presentation.

There
aren’t
any
sound
modes
along
the
lines
of
‘Movie’
or
‘Music’,
which
is
an
interesting
omission,
and
there’s
also
very
little
mention
of
AI
being
used.
The
only
AI-related
feature
of
the
Theater
Bar
8
is
to
detect
human
voices
and
make
them
clearer
via
“AI
sound
separation”.

If
you
want
to
play
music
through
the
Bar
8,
you
can
do
so
via
HDMI,
Bluetooth,
Spotify
Connect
or
AirPlay
2.
Hi-Res
audio
is
supported
from
compatible
sources
along
with
Sony’s
LDAC
wireless
codec.
You
can
also
stream
songs
mixed
in
Sony’s
own
360
Reality
Audio
via

Amazon
Music
Unlimited.

Features
score:
3.5/5

Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
review:
Performance

Powerful
with
genuine
height

Bass
handling
would
benefit
from
a
dedicated
subwoofer

With
11
speakers
inside
the
bar,
including
two
up-firing
and
two
new
side-firing
drivers,
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
is
certainly
capable
of
delivering
powerful,
expansive
sound
into
your
room.
But
expansive
doesn’t
necessarily
mean
enveloping,
as
I
found
it
to
produce
more
of
a
half-dome
of
sound
rather
than
a
complete
bubble
to
include
sounds
coming
from
behind
my
viewing
position.

I
began
my
testing
in
a
smaller
room
of
the
house,
with
the
soundbar
connected
to
the

Sony
Bravia
8
OLED
TV
and
a
scene
from

The
Incredibles
streaming
on
Disney
Plus
–
the
part
where
the
children
are
in
the
jungle
escaping
from
Syndrome’s
henchmen.
There
was
obvious
height
and
width
to
the
sound,
with
the
flying
saucer-like
vehicles
shooting
across
the
screen
and
up
above
the
listening
position
when
they
went
off
screen.

Image
1
of
2

The
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
nestles
perfectly
in
front
Sony’s
own
65-inch
Bravia
8
OLED
TV.(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

Optional
feet
can
be
attached
to
the
Bravia
Bar
8,
so
that
it
slides
over
the
feet
of
2024
Sony
Bravia
TVs.(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

For
the
majority
of
my
testing,
I
had
the
height
sound
setting
set
to
‘higher’
as
it
provided
the
most
immersive
experience.
I
toggled
between
‘default’
and
‘lower’
settings
but
found
both
to
have
a
negative
impact
on
the
movie
I
was
watching.
I
wasn’t
personally
able
to
find
a
scenario
where
either
of
these
settings
would
be
useful
when
watching
a
film.

Sony
says
the
Bravia
Bar
8
is
capable
of
bouncing
sound
off
the
ceiling
to
create
phantom
speakers
behind
the
listening
position,
but
I
wasn’t
able
to
distinguish
these
during
my
testing.
Dedicated
rear
speakers
would
no
doubt
alleviate
this,
as
they’ll
be
on
hand
to
actually
deliver
sound
from
behind
the
viewing
position.

Dialogue
was
notably
impressive,
however,
coming
through
crystal
clear
even
when
the
volume
was
turned
up.
I
also
found
the
Voice
Mode
–
activated
within
the
Bravia
Connect
app
or
on
the
supplied
remote
control
–
did
indeed
give
dialogue
a
boost
without
sacrificing
too
much
of
the
rest
of
the
soundtrack.
And
as
for
the
Bravia
Bar
8’s
bass
handling
during
the
same
scene
in

The
Incredibles,
I
was
pleasantly
surprised
by
the
depths
it
could
go
to,
especially
given
the
absence
of
a
wireless
subwoofer.

But,
those
same
opinions
didn’t
translate
over
to
the
chase
scene
in

The
Batman
–
I
loaded
up
a
4K
Ultra
HD
Blu-ray
on
a
PlayStation
5
and
was
left
a
little
disappointed.
The
engine
growl
from
the
Batmobile
was
lacking
impact
and
the
chase
as
a
whole
lacked
excitement.
The
bass
output
from
the
Theater
Bar
8
is
good,
but
it
was
apparent
it
had
a
limit
to
its
capabilities.
A
subwoofer
would
help
here
as
it
would
take
away
much
of
the
low-end
duties
from
the
soundbar,
leaving
it
to
focus
on
other
tasks.

A
positive
to
come
from
this
sequence,
however,
was
that
bullets
fired
at
the
Batmobile’s
windows
did
pierce
through
the
presentation,
which
is
something
I’ve
found
other
soundbars
such
as
the
Sonos
Arc
can
falter
on.

There
are
just
two
HDMI
2.1
connections
on
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
soundbar,
one
of
which
is
reserved
for
an
eARC
connection.

(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

I
also
streamed
music
to
the
Bravia
Bar
8
via
AirPlay
from
my
iPhone
using
Amazon
Music
Unlimited.
I
loaded
up
a
few
tracks
that
had
been
mixed
in
Sony’s
360
Reality
Audio
format,
but
that
were
also
available
in
Ultra
HD
–
Amazon’s
version
of
Hi-Res
–
so
I
could
switch
between
the
two.

Put
simply,
songs
streamed
in
the
latter
format
sounded
much
better.
Miley
Cyrus’

Flowers,
for
example,
was
delivered
with
extremely
good
vocal
clarity
and
decent
low-end
bass
when
streaming
in
the
Ultra
HD
format.
Having
the
soundbar’s
360
Spatial
Sound
Mapping
soundfield
selected
also
added
some
extra
expanse
to
the
performance,
resulting
in
something
that
was
perfectly
enjoyable
and
listenable.
However,
switching
it
to
the
default
setting
did
yield
a
more
natural-sounding
performance.

It
wasn’t
such
good
news
when
moving
over
to
the
360
Reality
Audio
version
of
the
same
song.
Bass
was
essentially
eradicated
and
the
overall
performance
sounded
tinny
and
not
too
dissimilar
to
a
very
cheap
Bluetooth
speaker.
I
tried
to
fix
it
by
turning
off
the
soundfield
setting,
but
it
didn’t
make
a
huge
amount
of
difference,
other
than
removing
any
notion
of
height
from
the
song.

Performance
score:
3.5/5

Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
review:
Design

Premium
build
with
cloth
wrapping

Suits
55-inch
to
75-inch
TVs

A
front
display
would
be
nice

Sony’s
website
claims
the
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
outputs
sound
in
a
5.0.2-channel
configuration
–
the
same
as
the
Sonos
Arc
–
but
we’ve
also
been
told
directly
from
Sony’s
product
managers
that
this
isn’t
so
definitive.
This
is
because
the
sound
output
will
be
different
for
every
room,
as
Sony’s
360
Spatial
Sound
Mapping
technology
calibrates
the
output
on
a
room-by-room
basis.
Plus,
it
makes
use
of
phantom
speakers
with
the
intention
of
creating
a
bubble
of
sound.

The
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
is
pretty
attractive
by
soundbar
standards.
It
measures
1100
x
64
x
113
mm,
making
it
slightly
shorter
than
a
55-inch
TV
(which
roughly
measures
1200mm).
I
had
it
setup
in
front
of
a
65-inch
Sony
Bravia
8

OLED
and
a
77-inch
LG
G4
OLED
TV
(top
image)
during
my
testing
and
in
both
instances
it
looked
perfectly
fine,
meaning
it
would
be
well-suited
to
be
placed
in
front
of
a
75-inch
TV,
too.
Coincidentally,
55-,
65-
and
75-inch
are
the
three
sizes
the
Sony
Bravia
8
OLED
TV
is
available
in
and,
to
further
highlight
how
both
8-series
TV
and
soundbar
are
ideal
partners,
Sony
includes
a
set
of
feet
in
the
box
with
the
soundbar
to
raise
it
slightly
so
that
it
can
slide
over
your
TV’s
feet
if
your
TV
bench
isn’t
deep
enough
to
accommodate
both.

Image
1
of
3

Sony
supplies
optional
feet
and
screws
to
attach
to
the
bottom
of
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
soundbar.(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

If
you
want
to
add
rear
speakers
to
the
Bravia
8,
you
have
a
choice
of
the
SA-RS3S
or
SA-RS5,
although
only
the
latter
pair
features
dedicated
up-firing
speakers.
As
for
subwoofers,
you
can
pair
the
Bravia
Bar
8
with
either
the
200W
SA-SW3
or
300W
SA-SW5.

The
entire
soundbar
is
covered
in
a
cloth
fabric
which
means
when
you’re
watching
TV
the
soundbar’s
top
panel
won’t
reflect
the
screen
above
it.

A
small
LED
is
the
only
indicator
for
power
and
input.

(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

One
feature
I
would
have
liked
to
see
is
a
proper
front
panel
display
for
information
such
as
current
input
or
even
volume
level.
There
are
two
small
LEDs
on
the
front
right
of
the
Bar
8,
one
to
indicate
when
you’re
adjusting
the
volume
and
one
to
indicate
the
current
source.
An
HDMI
device
shines
white,
for
example,
while
Bluetooth
is
expectedly
blue.
For
more
information
relating
to
volume
level
and
source
input,
you
need
to
open
up
the
Bravia
Connect
app.

Design
score:
4/5

Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
review:
Setup
&
usability

Quick
sound
calibration

Bravia
Connect
app
and
remote
for
easy
control

HDMI
eARC
connection
to
TV

(Image
credit:
Future
/
Max
Langridge)

Setting
up
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
is
a
relatively
straightforward
affair.
All
you
need
to
do
is
connect
an
HDMI
cable
from
the
soundbar
to
your
TV
(Sony
supplies
one
in
the
box),
wait
for
it
to
register
and
you’re
away.
You’ll
need
to
turn
to
the
Sony
Bravia
Connect
app
for
iOS
and
Android
to
get
it
connected
to
your
home
Wi-Fi
network
and
to
carry
out
the
speedy
sound
optimization
calibration.

A
remote
control
is
supplied
too,
for
those
moments
when
you
don’t
want
or
need
to
use
the
app.
There
is
a
central
button
for
volume
control
(you
can’t
press
and
hold
to
turn
the
volume
up
and
down),
along
with
a
dedicated
button
to
adjust
the
bass
level,
turn
the
soundfield
mode
on
or
off
(but
not
toggle
through
them),
and
toggle
voice
mode
and
night
mode.
The
Bar
8
does
work
via
HDMI-CEC,
allowing
you
to
adjust
the
volume
using
your
TV’s
remote
control.

Setup
&
usability
score:
4.5/5

Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
review:
Value

Premium
price

Similarly-priced
competitors
include
rear
speakers
and
subwoofer

Not
a
class
leader

While
it
launched
at
$999
/
£999
/
AU$1,499,
the
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
appears
to
have
received
a
regular
discount
in
all
territories,
seeing
its
price
drop
to
$849.99
/
£799
/
AU$1,249.
In
the
US
at
the
time
of
writing,
it
can
be
picked
up
with
a
further
discount
of
$150.
At
its
MSRP,
the
Bravia
Bar
8
was
immediately
pitted
against
the
Sonos
Arc,
which
we
consider
to
be
one
of
the
best
standalone
Dolby
Atmos
soundbars
and
which
does
outperform
the
Sony.

Now
it
appears
to
have
received
a
price
cut,
it’s
a
more
appealing
option
and
somewhat
helps
stomach
the
extra
cost
for
a
wireless
subwoofer
and/or
wireless
rear
speakers,
should
you
want
to
add
them.
Considering
its
performance
isn’t
quite
at
the
level
we
were
expecting,
it’s
not
the
obvious
choice
for
anyone
looking
to
create
a
Dolby
Atmos
experience
at
home.

Our
current
pick
for
the
outright
best
Dolby
Atmos
soundbar
is
the
Samsung
HW-Q990D,
which
can
regularly
be
found
for
much
less
than
its
launch
price
in
all
territories.
If
you
have
one
of
Sony’s
2024
Bravia
TVs,
then
the
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
is
a
natural
pairing,
but
for
anyone
else,
the
Samsung
soundbar
still
gets
our
vote.

Value
score:
3.5/5

Should
I
buy
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8?

Swipe
to
scroll
horizontally

Section

Notes

Score

Features

A
good
set
of
connection
and
sound
adjustment
options,
but
comparable
soundbars
offer
more.

3.5
/
5

Performance

Powerful
in
its
delivery
with
great
object
placement
and
capable
of
reaching
great
heights,
but
a
sub
is
almost
an
essential
and
music
playback
can
suffer.

3.5
/
5

Design

An
attractive,
slimline
soundbar
but
a
more
informative
front
display
would
have
been
nice.

4
/
5

Setup
&
usability

Quick
and
easy
connection
and
sound
calibration
and
plenty
of
control
via
remote
or
Bravia
Connect.

4.5
/
5

Value

Borderline
expensive
for
a
standalone
unit,
the
additional
cost
to
create
true
surround
sound
needs
careful
consideration.

3.5
/
5

Buy
it
if…

Don’t
buy
it
if…

Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
review:
Also
consider

Swipe
to
scroll
horizontally

Header
Cell
–
Column
0

Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8

Sonos
Arc

Samsung
HW-Q990D

Dimensions

1200
x
140
x
245
mm

1141.7
x
87
x
115.7mm

Soundbar:
1309.0
x
595.0
x
277.0
mm,
Subwoofer:
220.0
x
413.0
x
410.0
mm
,
Rear
speaker:
129.5
x
201.3
x140.4
mm

Speaker
channels

5.0.2

5.0.2

11.1.4

Connections

1x
HDMI
out
(with
eARC),
1x
HDMI
in,
Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth

HDMI
input
(ARC),
optical
digital
audio
to
HDMI
converter,
Bluetooth,
Ethernet
port,
802.11b,g
Wi-Fi,
Apple
AirPlay
2,
IR
receiver

Two
HDMI
2.1
input,
One
HDMI
output,
optical
output,
Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth

Dolby
Atmos/DTS:X

Yes/Yes

Yes/No

Yes/Yes

How
I
tested
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8

Connected
to
the
Sony
Bravia
8
and
LG
G4

Tested
with
a
variety
of
sources

All
soundfield
modes
tested

I
tested
the
Sony
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8
over
a
period
of
two
weeks.
I
connected
it
to
a
Sony
Bravia
8
TV
in
a
small
room
to
test
its
sound
output
and
any
same
brand
exclusive
features.
I
also
moved
it
to
a
much
larger
room
and
connected
it
to
an
LG
G4.

The
majority
of
testing
was
conducted
with
the
highest
soundfield
setting
enabled,
although
I
did
toggle
between
the
other
options
to
analyze
the
sound
output.

I
played
content
from
streaming
services
and
4K
Blu-ray
discs
to
test
the
Bravia
Theater
Bar
8’s
ability
to
handle
Dolby
Atmos
soundtracks,
and
analyzed
not
only
its
spatial
sound
performance,
but
also
bass,
trebles
and
vocal
clarity.

I
also
streamed
music
via
Bluetooth
and
Wi-Fi
to
test
music
playback.
I
played
hi-res
audio,
Atmos
and
Sony
360
Reality
Audio
tracks
via
Amazon
Music
Unlimited
and

Apple
Music.

Read
more
about
how
we
test

First
reviewed:
September
2024

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ThinkPhone 25 by Motorola With MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC Launched: Specifications


Motorola
has
launched
its
ThinkPhone
25
in
select
global
markets.
The
latest
business-focused
device
comes
with
a
MediaTek
Dimensity
7300
SoC
under
the
hood
and
is
offered
in
a
single
8GB
RAM
+
256GB
storage
option.
It
has
a
ThinkPad-style
design
and
features
a
6.36-inch
screen.
The 
ThinkPhone
25
by
Motorola
boasts
a
triple
rear
camera
unit
led
by
a
50-megapixel
Sony
LYT-700C
primary
sensor.
It
has
a
4,310mAh
battery
with
68W
wired
and
15W
wireless
charging
support.

ThinkPhone
25
by
Motorola
Price

The
ThinkPhone
25
by
Motorola
is

currently
listed
on
Motorola’s
European
website,
however,
its
pricing
details
have
not
been
revealed.
The
handset
is
offered
in
a
Carbon
Black
colour
and
a
single
8GB
RAM
+
256GB
storage
configuration.

ThinkPhone
25
by
Motorola
Specifications

Motorola’s
dual
SIM
(nano)
ThinkPhone
25
runs
on
Andorid
14-based
Hello
UI
and
sports
a
6.36-inch
full-HD+
(1,220×2,670
pixels)
LTPO
AMOLED
display
with
up
to
120Hz
refresh
rate,
up
to
3,000nits
peak
brightness,
460ppi
pixel
density,
and
a
300Hz
touch
sampling
rate.
The
screen
supports
HDR10+
content
and
has
SGS
Blue
Light
Reduction
certification.

The
ThinkPhone
25
by
Motorola
has
a
plastic
build.
The
rear
panel
has
Aramid
fibre
coating
while
the
screen
has
Corning
Gorilla
Glass
7i
protection.
It
runs
on
a
MediaTek
Dimensity
7300
chipset,
paired
with
8GB
LPDDR4X
and
256GB
uMCP
onboard
storage.

For
optics,
the
ThinkPhone
25
by
Motorola
is
equipped
with
a
triple
rear
camera
unit
comprising
a
50-megapixel
Sony
LYT-700C
primary
sensor
with
quad
PDAF,
a
13-megapixel
ultra-wide
angle
camera
with
PDAF,
and
a
10-megapixel
telephoto
sensor
with
up
to
3x
optical
zoom.
On
the
front,
the
phone
has
a
32-megapixel
selfie
shooter.

Connectivity
options
on
the
ThinkPhone
25
by
Motorola
include
5G,
4G
LTE,
Wi-Fi
6E,
Bluetooth
5.3,
NFC,
GPS,
AGPS,
LTEPP,
SUPL,
Glonass,
Galileo,
and
USB
Type-C
port.
It
has
an
IP68-rated
build
and
MIL-STD
810H
certification.

Sensors
onboard
include
an
accelerometer,
ambient
light
sensor,
e-compass,
gyroscope,
proximity
sensor,
and
a
SAR
sensor.
The
phone
has
an
in-display
fingerprint
sensor
for
biometric
authentication.
It
supports
face
unlock
feature.
It
has
stereo
dual
stereo
speakers
with
Dolby
Atmos
support.

ThinkPhone
25
by
Motorola
comes
with
Motorola’s
ThinkShield
for
advanced
security.
The
handset
is
assured
to
receive
five
years
of
Android
OS
updates
and
security
maintenance
releases
into
2029

Motorola
has
packed
a
4,310mAh
battery
on
the
ThinkPhone
25
with
68W
(bundled)
wired
and
15W
wireless
charging
support.
The
battery
is
said
to
deliver
up
to
34
hours
of
battery
life
on
a
single
charge.
It
has
stereo
dual
stereo
speakers
with
Dolby
Atmos
support.
The
handset
measures
154.1
x
71.2
x
8.1mm
and
weighs
171
grams.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 Sale: Best Discounts on Portable Speakers Under Rs. 10,000


Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
2024
Sale is
one
of
the
best
times
to
buy
portable
speakers,
thanks
to
several
deals
and
discounts
on
a
range
of
models.
If
you’re
looking
for
a
compact
wireless
speaker
that
won’t
make
you
dip
into
your
savings,
the
ongoing
Great
Indian
Festival
sale
has
brought
discounts
on
various
models
from
JBL,
Marshall,
Tribit,
Sony,
Ultimate
Ears,
Boat,
and
Portronics.
In
addition
to
these
discounts,
Amazon
customers
can
also
use
eligible
bank
cards
to
further
lower
the
prices
of
their
purchases.

Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
Sale:
See
Bank
Offers

While
there
are
several
deals
to
look
out
while
shopping
on
Amazon,
make
sure
to
use
an
SBI
credit
card
or
debit
card
to
complete
your
purchase
—
this
will
get
you
an
instant
discount
of
10
percent
on
certain
products.
You’ll
need
to
make
sure
that
your
purchase
value
is
above
a
certain
amount
in
order
to
avail
of
this
discount,
based
on
what
we’ve
seen
on
several
Amazon
listings. 

Now
let’s
take
a
look
at
some
of
the
best
deals
on
portable
speakers
that
you
can
take
advantage
of
today,
during
the
Great
Indian
Festival
sale
on
Amazon.

Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
2024
Sale:
Best
Offers
on
Portable
Speakers
Under
Rs.
10,000

 
Product
Name
MRP
Deal
Price
Amazon
Link
1 Tribit
StormBox
2		 Rs.
8,999		 Rs.
4,839
Buy
Now
2 Sony
ULT
Field
1		 Rs.
16,990		 Rs.
8,998
Buy
Now
3 Ultimate
Ears
Wonderboom
3		 Rs.
10,995		 Rs.
4,995
Buy
Now
4 Tribit
StormBox
Pro		 Rs.
13,999		 Rs.
7,969
Buy
Now
5 Boat
Stone
1800		 Rs.
21,990		 Rs.
5,998
Buy
Now
6 EarFun
Uboom
L		 Rs.
8,999		 Rs.
5,089
Buy
Now
7 Soundcore
Anker
Rave
Neo
2		 Rs.
16,999		 Rs.
9,499
Buy
Now
8 Tribit
XSound
Go 		 Rs.
3,499		 Rs.
2,499
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Now
9 JBL
Flip
5		 Rs.
10,999		 Rs.
5,999
Buy
Now
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Dash
12		 Rs.
12,999		 Rs.
5,999
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Now

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PlayStation Network Services Suffer Massive Outage, Removing Access to PlayStation Store and Games


PlayStation
Network
services
are
down
across
all
platforms,
preventing
players
from
accessing

PSN
features,
PlayStation
Store,
and
several
games.
Affected
users
can’t
sign
in
to
their
PSN
account
or
go
online.
PlayStation
Plus
services
are
down,
as
well.

Sony
confirmed
that
some
PlayStation
Network
services
were
experiencing
issues.
The
outage
is
affecting
users
on

PS5,
PS4,
PS3,
PS
Vita,
and
those
attempting
to
connect
with
PSN
services
on
Web
and
other
platforms.

PSN
Goes
Offline

Sony’s

PSN
Service
Status
page
confirmed
the
outage
on
Tuesday,
6:51AM,
with
Account
management,
Gaming
and
social,
and
PlayStation
Store
services
impacted.
“You
might
have
difficulty
launching
games,
apps
or
network
features.
We’re
working
to
resolve
the
issue
as
soon
as
possible.
Thank
you
for
your
patience,”
the
page
explained.

Gadgets360
can
confirm
the
PSN
network
outage
is
affecting
users
in
India,
as
well.
At
the
time
of
writing,
PlayStation
Store
and
PSN
account
remain
inaccessible.
On
the
PS5,
launching
the

PlayStation
Store
gives
the
message:
“Can’t
load.
Something
went
wrong,
Please
try
again
later.”

Several
games
remain
stuck
at
the
opening
screen
when
launched
and
checking
PlayStation
Network
status
in
Settings
opens
up
the
same
Web
page
confirming
network
issues.
The
PSN
account
also
remains
Offline,
and

PS
Plus
services
do
not
launch
either.

While
multiplayer
games
are
down,
some
offline
games
can
be
launched.
Single-player
games
that
need
to
connect
to
PSN,
however,
are
also
inaccessible.

It
is
unclear
what
led
to
the
PlayStation
Network
going
down
globally.
Sony
is
working
to
bring
its
services
online,
but
it’s
unclear
how
long
it
would
take
for
the
issues
to
be
fixed.
We’ll
update
the
story
with
any
further
developments. 

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[Exclusive] Lava Agni 3 to Feature Dual Displays, to Be Priced Under Rs. 30,000: Confirms Lava’s Sumit Singh

The
Agni
series
from
Lava
brings
the
brand’s
philosophy
of
providing
best-in-class
features
and
specifications
at
an
affordable
price
tag
into
reality.
The
series
has
been
known
for
delivering
good
performance
and
segment-leading
features,
targeting
tech
enthusiasts
and
value-conscious
customers.
Taking
this
legacy
forward,
the
brand
is
planning
to
bring
the
next
generation
of
Agni
smartphones
in
India
on
October
04,
the
Lava
Agni
3.
The
latest
smartphone
in
the
Agni
series
is
said
to
bring
a
plethora
of
interesting
features
and
specifications
for
customers.
The
brand
has
already
teased
some
of
the
upcoming
device’s
features,
including
its
design
and
cameras.
That
said,
Sumit
Singh,
Product
Head,
Lava
International,
has
confirmed
some
key
features
and
specifications
of
the
device
ahead
of
its
official
launch
during
an
exclusive
interaction
with
Gadgets360.
Here’s
everything
you
need
to
know.

Lava
Agni
3
to
be
Priced
under
Rs
30,000

Singh
has
confirmed
that
the
upcoming
Lava
Agni
3
will
be
priced
under
Rs
30,000
in
India.
He
confirmed
that
the
handset
will
cater
to
the
mid-range
segment
and
bring
some
unique
features
to
make
it
stand
out.

Lava
Agni
3
to
Feature
Dual
Displays

Singh
has
revealed
that
the
Lava
Agni
3
will
feature
two
displays.
Starting
with
the
primary
display,
the
handset
will
come
loaded
with
a
1.5K
curved
AMOLED
display
that
will
offer
a
120Hz
screen
refresh
rate.
Interestingly,
he
also
confirmed
that
the
handset
will
pack
a
secondary
display
at
the
rear
panel
next
to
the
camera
module.
The
secondary
display
will
offer
a
1.74-inch
AMOLED
screen
and
will
offer
a
plethora
of
applications.

“There
are
multiple
functionalities
which
can
be
used
with
this
new
display,”
he
added.
So,
for
example,
you
can
use
the
secondary
display
as
a
viewfinder
to
click
high-quality
selfies
right
from
the
primary
camera
setup.
“With
the
dual
display,
you
can
use
your
main
camera
sensor
as
the
selfie
camera,”
he
said.
That
said,
the
secondary
display
is
not
only
limited
to
the
camera
feature
but
also
has
other
functionalities.
One
can
use
it
to
answer
calls,
view
notifications,
control
music
playback,
and
more.
“So
all
these
functionalities
are
being
clubbed
together,
making
it
very
useful
and
simplifying
the
life
of
the
users,”
he
added.

Lava
Agni
3:
Action
Button,
MediaTek
Dimensity
7300X,
and
More
Details
Revealed

The
upcoming
Agni
3
will
also
pack
a
customisable
Action
button,
which
is
rare
in
this
price
segment.
He
added
that
the
latest
Agni
3
features
a
triple-camera
setup
on
the
rear
panel.
The
brand
has
confirmed
teased
that
the
handset
will
pack
a
50-megapixel
AI
camera.
Singh
further
added
that
the
handset
will
also
come
loaded
with
a
telephoto
lens.
The
handset
is
also
confirmed
to
be
powered
by
the
latest
MediaTek
Dimensity
7300X
processor,
which
will
be
a
segment-first.
The
newest
chipset
was
recently
announced
with
the
Motorola
Razr
50
in
India.
That
said,
other
details
regarding
the
cameras
and
other
details
will
be
revealed
during
the
October
04
launch
event.

Lava
Agni
Series
Journey

Lava
has
managed
to
carve
out
some
space
in
the
Indian
smartphone
industry
with
its
Agni
series.
“The
Agni
series
is
a
demonstration
of
the
capability
of
an
Indian
brand…It’s
about
proving
that
we
can
create
flagship
products
that
are
best
in
class
in
terms
of
performance,
speed,
experience,
and
overall
value,”
he
further
added.
The
Lava
Agni
1
and
Agni
2
got
some
good
customer
responses,
with
Agni
2
being
the
most
sold
smartphone
right
after
its
official
launch.
The
company
expects
a
similar
response
to
Lava
Agni
3,
which
has
some
segment-leading
features
and
specifications.
That
said,
we
will
get
to
know
full
details
about
the
Agni
3
during
the
launch
event,
so
stay
tuned
with
us!