Sony's WH-1000X range is their premium headphone offering with Active Noise Cancellation. The company has launched the third generation of the headphones in India called WH-1000XM3 today and it comes with a number of improvements. Priced at Rs 29,990, the headphones are available for pre-booking from 11th to 18th on Amazon India and Croma. It will be available from 18th onwards on various offline stores.
Design
Compared to its predecessor, the 1000XM3 has a revamped design. It might not be visible immediately but the earpads are now larger to cover the ears. On the top, the headband now has extra padding for comfort. Plus, Sony has reduced the curve of the headband which allows for a much better fit. The headphones come in two colours - black and platinum silver with matching carry cases. The right earcup has the touch controls just like the 1000XM2 and they work well. We also liked the foldable design - you can twist the earcup to make it flat and it can even be folded for portability.
Connectivity The 1000XM3 comes with Bluetooth 4.2 wireless connectivity and also support Qualcomm AptX. There is also NFC connectivity for quick pairing and it also has an aux-port for wired use if the battery runs out. However, the headphone only support connection to one device and not two devices simultaneously which is disappointing.
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Audio Output Sony has improved the sound output on the XM3 compared to the 1000XM2. It has 32-bit audio signal processing and a DAC that acts as an amplifier too. The results is thumping bass without loosing any details. In addition, the headphones also have support for Hi-Res Audio. We used the headphones briefly for listening to music - in our opinion, the sound output is great for music lovers of any genre.
Active Noise Cancellation One big upgrade on the 1000XM3 is the use of a new noise cancelling processor called as the QN1. Using the QN1, the 1000XM3 is able to provide excellent noise cancelling as it detects the ambient noise and adjusts the noise cancellation accordingly. Moreover, the headphones also offer the option of calibrating the noise cancellation manually to get the best results. We used the headphones in a busy office environment and it was able to mute out 95% of the surround noise which is very impressive in our opinion.
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Battery Life Battery is another feature on which the XM3 has improved. It now delivers up to 30 hours of battery life on a full charge. What impressed us most is that with just 10 minutes of charging, the headphones now offer 5 hours of usage. This is possible thanks to the use of a USB Type-C port on the headphones instead of a microUSB port which was there on the XM2.
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Conclusion Other than the above, 1000XM3 still offers all the unique features that we loved on the 1000XM2. It has the sense engine, quick attention mode, sensitive microphones and option to invoke the smartphone voice assistant from the headphones. At its asking price, the 1000-XM3 directly competes with the Bose QC35 and from the first impressions it offers superior performance than the Bose. The price includes an aux-cable, carry case, USB Type-C cable for charging and an in-flight adapter which makes it great for travel.
Powerful Chipset, Gaming Chair: 5 Technologies That Stood Out At IFA 2018
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The Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) Berlin is aimed at elevating the computing experience for the everyday consumer, mobile professionals and fast-paced small business professionals. Here's a look at the innovative technology from the event.
The Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) Berlin is aimed at elevating the computing experience for the everyday consumer, mobile professionals and fast-paced small business professionals. Here's a l..
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Sony’s latest flagship phone is one of the first to come with Android 9.0. It is also Sony’s first phone with a curved OLED display — it has a 6-inch, 18:9 screen with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels. The phone is water proof (IP68 certified), has the current top-of-the-line Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage and a 3,300mAh battery. There is a 19MP rear camera with laser and phase detection autofocus, 4k video and slow-motion video (1080p at 960fps). Other features include a 13MP selfie shooter, rear fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers and USB Type-C port. We expect the XZ3 to be launched towards the end of October 2018.
Sony’s latest flagship phone is one of the first to come with Android 9.0. It is also Sony’s first phone with a curved OLED display — it has a 6-inch, 18:9 screen with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pi..
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Both display giants showcased upcoming TVs with 8k resolution at IFA 2018. An 8K TV has a staggering resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels. In comparison, 4K TVs have a resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels. Samsung’s 8K TV will be available in 65,75,82 and 85-inch sizes. They all have 4000 nits brightness, support for HDR10+ and AI upscaling. In comparison, LG showcased only an 88-inch size OLED 8K TV. Details regarding specifications, price and availability were not announced but we expect 8K to start making its way to consumers by the end of 2018.
Both display giants showcased upcoming TVs with 8k resolution at IFA 2018. An 8K TV has a staggering resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels. In comparison, 4K TVs have a resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels. ..
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In 2016, Lenovo showcased the Yoga Book: a 10-inch laptop with a touchscreen instead of a physical keyboard. At IFA 2018, they showcased a new device in this series. Only this time, instead of a standard touchscreen, it has an e-ink display. The entire laptop weighs just 790 grams and comes with a 10.8-inch main display with a 2k resolution. The e-ink display can be used as an e-reader, as a notepad to write on as well as to show a keyboard with haptic feedback for typing. You can get it in a choice of Intel Core m5 or i5 processor with 4GB RAM and 256GB storage. Despite the weight, Lenovo claims a battery life of up to 10 hours. It will be priced US$ 999 onwards and available from October 2018.
In 2016, Lenovo showcased the Yoga Book: a 10-inch laptop with a touchscreen instead of a physical keyboard. At IFA 2018, they showcased a new device in this series. Only this time, instead of a sta..
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This cockpit-style gaming chair from Acer is 5-feet tall and weighs over 200kg! It has a curved motorized arm to mount three 27-inch monitors side-by-side for an immersive gaming experience. The chair has a control pad you can use to adjust the angle of the chair, footrest or to move the monitor arm up and down. You get a space to secure the keyboard and mouse in front of you and a dedicated space in the rig to store your Predator CPU cabinet. The whole rig can light up in blue or white. No details on price and availability have been announced yet.
This cockpit-style gaming chair from Acer is 5-feet tall and weighs over 200kg! It has a curved motorized arm to mount three 27-inch monitors side-by-side for an immersive gaming experience. The cha..
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Huawei launched their new flagship processor at the show. So why did this stand out? For starters, this is the world’s first processor based on a 7nm architecture. It also offers dual NPUs (neural processing units). What this means is better performance, enhanced AI capabilities, superior cameras and improved battery life. Huawei claims that the 980 delivers 20% better performance and 40% less power consumption compared to the Kirin 970. This will be the processor inside flagship Huawei and Honor phones for the next year. The first device with Kirin 980 should be out in October 2018.
Huawei launched their new flagship processor at the show. So why did this stand out? For starters, this is the world’s first processor based on a 7nm architecture. It also offers dual NPUs (neural p..
