Home Theater

The Formovie Xming Q3 Pro smart home projector has arrived in China. The device has a 1080p resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, throwing images up to 120-in (~305 cm) wide. Other features include integrated 5W speakers, auto-focus, a 10ms input lag and voice commands.

The beautiful 65-inch OLED TV from the South Korean market leader has dropped to one of its lowest sale prices thus far as a well-known electronics retailer is selling one of the most popular size variants of the LG C3 for US$800 off its original list price.

After some major leaks, Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar Mini is now officially launching on September 1 for US$799.99. As the smallest member of the much-praised Ambeo soundbar range, the Mini has impressive 3D audio capabilities and boasts features like room calibration, 7.1.4 virtualized surround audio as well as support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats, Alexa, Chromecast, AirPlay, and popular streaming services.

Hisense’s Vidda brand has launched the S75 smart TV in China. The 4K model has a 120Hz refresh rate with HDR, VRR and MEMC support. Other features of the new TV include built-in speakers, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and minimal bezels for a 97% screen-to-body ratio.

All size variants of the Sony Bravia A80L OLED have received their steepest discounts thus far on Amazon, as the popular 65-inch version of this sought-after TV gets the biggest markdown and can now be ordered for 23 percent off MSRP.

Thanks to the latest firmware update, the extended LE Audio capabilities now available deliver improved audio recording on smartphones, as well as "rich and complex audio transmission" via Bluetooth to Auracast broadcast technology-capable Samsung TVs. Galaxy Book3 Ultra, Book3 Pro, Book3 Pro 360, and Book3 360 will also receive audio improvements.

Samsung has launched a limited Disney100 Edition of its The Frame TV. The gadget is now on sale in various countries worldwide in 55-in, 65-in and 75-in sizes. Features of the Disney version include custom platinum bezels, a redesigned remote and free Disney artwork to display when the TV is in Art Mode.

Nebula has discounted its recently released Mars 3 Outdoor Portable Projector in the US, Canada and the UK, offering up to US$220 off. The gadget arrived in July with up to 1,000 ANSI lumens brightness and a maximum recommended image size of 200-in (~508 cm). Plus, the battery-powered device has built-in speakers and an auto-focus tool.

Dolby’s newly announced Atmos FlexConnect technology promises to make its signature immersive audio experience accessible in any space using a flexible arrangement of wireless speakers and a FlexConnect-enabled TV. Dolby has partnered with TCL to debut the technology on its TVs starting 2024, and will showcase it at IFA 2023.

The Konka R7 Mini QD-LED TV is now on sale in China. The new model is available in sizes between 55-in and 75-in and has a native 4K@144Hz resolution, making it suitable for gaming. Other features include HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, Wi-Fi 6, voice commands and JBL Pro audio.

The TCL 115-in X11G Max QD-Mini LED TV is now available to pre-order in China. The large display has up to 5,000 nits brightness and over 20,000 dimming zones. Other features include built-in 6.2.2 speakers with Dolby Atmos, an HDMI 4K 144Hz port and support for FreeSync Premium Pro.

The flagship home theater ultra-short throw (UST) projector with Leica branding has finally become available in the US. The Cine 1 throws an image of up to 120 inches in size at up to 3,000 nits of brightness in XPR-upscaled 4K. It also packs 50W Dolby Atmos-enhanced speakers and has Google TV for its smart-home features.

Xming by Formovie has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the Page One LCD projector. The 1080p gadget can throw images up to 120-in (~305 cm) wide with up to 300 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features include Google TV, integrated Boston Acoustics speakers and ultra-low input lag.

Samsung has discounted its Q70C QLED 4K TVs in the US, with discounts available at its online store, Amazon and Best Buy. The 65-in model has the most significant price cut versus its RRP, now selling for US$897.99. The 2023 model includes 4K upscaling, Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ and dual LED backlights.

Similar to its predecessor, the LG B3 sports one of the most attractive price-performance ratios in the South Korean brand's 2023 lineup thanks to its beautiful 120Hz OLED panel with a respectable peak HDR brightness of around 600 nits.

The standalone Dolby Atmos soundbar does not come with dedicated surround speakers or a subwoofer, but thanks to Bose's TrueSpace technology, the compact Smart Soundbar 600 is supposed to provide an immersive audio experience.

Various bundles of Sony TVs and the PlayStation 5 console are currently discounted at Amazon in the US. 4K models, such as the X90L Series and A80L Series, in sizes between 55-in and 85-in, are included in the offer. While the bundles had been reduced in price previously, further reductions make them even cheaper.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Smart TV A50 2024 in China. The new model has a 4K resolution and a 50-in display. Features include built-in speakers, voice commands and wireless screen casting. The model is relatively cheap, currently on sale for the discounted price of 1,349 yuan (~US$185).

Philips has launched its 4K Ambilight OLED708 TV in Europe, already on sale in the UK and Germany. The new model is available in sizes from 48 to 65-in, with the company’s immersive colorful experience. Other features include Dolby Vision and Atmos, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync.

The Samsung S95B OLED 4K smart TV has been discounted further in the US. The 55-in model is now available for US$1,348.99, and the 65-in version reduced to US$1,589.99. The model, launched in 2022, has Quantum Dot technology and a Neural Quantum Processor for 4K upscaling.

The 3.1.2-channel LG soundbar has a peak output of 380 watts and a decent price-performance ratio considering that Amazon has cut the original list price of the Dolby Atmos system in half and is now selling the S75Q for a discounted US$296.

The large 75-inch and 65-inch versions of the well-performing Hisense U7K have only been available on Amazon for about a month, but the e-commerce behemoth has already put the bright Mini-LED TV on sale for up to 35% off the official list price.

XGIMI has launched a pre-order event for its H6 Pro 4K projector in China. The device has a hybrid light source, combining LED and laser, for high brightness and accurate colors. Other features of the gadget include true 4K lossless scaling, smart obstacle avoidance and built-in speakers.

The BenQ LH820ST Golf Simulator Projector has arrived. The model has a Golf mode to enhance the colors for an immersive experience and can be ceiling mounted to optimize space. The otherwise typical laser short throw projector has a native 1080p resolution and up to 3,600 lumens brightness.

The NOMVDIC P1000 4K projector is now on sale in the US. The new model has an LED light source, delivering up to 2,300 ANSI lumens brightness. Designed with gaming in mind, the P1000 has a 4.2 ms input lag at 1080p@240Hz resolution. Other features include auto-focus and 1.2X optical zoom.

The BenQ GV31 portable projector has been unveiled and is currently on sale in the UK, Australia and Singapore. The gadget has up to 300 ANSI lumens brightness and a wide adjustable projection angle, allowing you to throw images onto a wall or the ceiling. Plus, the device has built-in speakers and can play movies for up to 180 minutes using its integrated battery.

The sought-after OLED TV has dropped to its lowest sale price thus far as the 65-inch version of the LG C3 can currently be ordered at a discount of 32 percent in relation to the manufacturer's official list price.

The extremely bright 65-inch Mini-LED TV is back on sale for 29% off its official list price, which makes the TCL QM8 one of the very best choices for HDR enthusiasts or OLED skeptics who have around US$1,200 to spend on a new 4K set.

The high-end system from Samsung's 2022 soundbar lineup sports a full-fledged 9.1.2-channel setup with a dedicated wireless subwoofer, and the HW-Q910B also supports the all-important Dolby Atmos audio format and comes with up-firing speakers that create an immersive audio experience.

Wanbo's latest projector is in fact a re-boot of an earlier model that was designed to be as compact as possible while still offering an "HD" throw and in-built speakers. The "New" version of the T2 purports to have taken a step up in terms of brightness compared to its forebear, as well as to "much smarter" AI-powered auto-focus (AF). The new miniature gadget is now priced at under US$200.

TCL has launched its new 98-in C955 Mini LED TV in Japan. The model has up to 2,000 nits brightness, built-in Google TV and support for Dolby Vision IQ. Gaming features of the device include support for 4K@144Hz VRR and Game Accelerator, and the TV is AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certified.

The Hisense U8K Mini LED TV has arrived in the UK and EU. The model, launched in the US in June, comes in 55-in, 65-in and 75-in sizes. The TV features a Mini LED HDR 1500 display, a 144Hz refresh rate, AI 4K upscaling and Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa voice commands.

The standalone 5.0 soundbar from JBL comes with Virtual Dolby Atmos support thanks to its MultiBeam technology, and the budget-friendly audio system also features two HDMI ports for 4K passthrough and four radiators that are supposed to make up for the missing dedicated subwoofer that some competing products have to offer.

The mid-range model of LG's latest 2023 model year of OLED TVs has dropped to its most affordable price since its release earlier this year and thereby becomes a reasonable pick for prospective television buyers who don't want to pay extra for the higher peak brightness of the higher-end sister models.

Thanks to a massive US$500 price cut at Best Buy, the TCL S4 has turned into one of the cheapest 85-inch screens on the market and thereby provides an excellent bargain for buyers who are looking for a large TV but don't necessarily require the greatest picture quality.

The 5.1 soundbar from JBL comes with a wireless 10-inch subwoofer and MultiBeam technology, which is supposed to create an immersive Dolby Atmos surround stage despite the fact that the Bar 500 does not sport dedicated rear speakers.

The TCL C11G Pro TV has arrived in China. The new model follows the C11G, which launched earlier this year. The C11G Pro is a 4K Mini LED TV with up to 1,500 nits brightness and a 144 Hz refresh rate. Other features include integrated 2.1.2 channel speakers, Dolby Vision IQ and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.

Despite its comparatively affordable price and a gigantic screen diagonal of 85 inches, the Hisense U7H features a quick 120Hz QLED panel with a great peak HDR brightness of around 1,000 nits, which turns the television into a great all-around package for buyers with an accordingly sized living room.

Both the 55-inch and 65-inch model variant of the budget-friendly Sony A80K OLED have received their largest discounts thus far on Amazon, which is where the smaller version is now 45 percent cheaper than it was at release.

Honor has introduced its latest smart TV as the Smart Screen 5. Its 4K display supports HDR10 and variable refresh rate technology that optimizes its up-to-144Hz output over HDMI 2.1, although the OEM asserts that it can do even better than that while used for gaming. The new TV also boasts a 50MP 1080p webcam for video calls, among other UI tricks.

Samsung has launched its new 98-in Class OLED 4K Q80C TV in the UK and the EU; the TV is also available to pre-order in the US. Customers who purchase the model may be eligible for free gifts such as a Q-Series Cinematic Soundbar. The device uses the Samsung Neural Quantum Processor 4K and Tizen OS and has gaming features like Motion Xcelerator Turbo+.

The 2023 Samsung S90C OLED 4K Smart TV is now available in an 83-in size in the US. The model has a Pantone-validated display, 4K upscaling technology and support for HDR10+. Other features include Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Freesync Premium and various voice assistants.

Sony has discounted its BRAVIA XR Class X93L TV at its online store, Amazon and Best Buy; the 2023 model is currently selling at its lowest price in 30 days. The backlit Mini LED TV uses the Cognitive Processor XR and supports Dolby Vision. Plus, built-in Google TV lets you control the gadget with Google Assistant voice commands.

The ultra-bright Mini-LED TV has never been cheaper on Amazon as the e-commerce giant is currently selling the most compact model variant of the Hisense U8H for an additional 12 percent off the already discounted sale price of the sought-after 55-inch set.

Nebula has made the new Mars 3 portable projector available to pre-order in regions including North America and Europe. The device can be purchased at full price via Amazon or the brand’s online store, with a discount campaign still running for those willing to place a deposit. The outdoor projector has up to 1,000 ANSI lumens brightness and a 200-in (~508 cm) screen size.

Sony touts the HT-AX7 as a revolution in the portable wireless home audio space. It is technically a modular kit, with 2 'satellite' sub-speakers that can detach from the main unit to create a "bubble" of "three-dimensional surround sound" around the user or users with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology. The HT-AX7 set is rated to last for up to 30 hours per charge, and is available to order from now.

One of the most impressive OLED TVs on the market has reached its lowest price yet as a reputable online retailer is now selling the gigantic 77-inch model variant of the Samsung S95C for 22 percent off its official list price.

Honor has announced that it will debut a new tablet during its upcoming major product event. The first-gen MagicPad is touted to alter perceptions in its market with a potentially distinctive 13-inch display with an "eye-protecting" IMAX tie-in on top of that. It is now officially slated to debut alongside a new eSIM-enabled smartwatch and smart TV.

A class action lawsuit has been filed in the US against Samsung and Best Buy over 4K OLED TVs. The filing alleges that some TVs sold were missing advertised features like the Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ gaming tool. It remains to be seen precisely how many customers have been affected.