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macformat.com @macformat APRIL 2020 | MACFORMAT | 11> From £179.95 > logitech.com> £127 > jbl.com> £139 > akg.com> For all the advanced technology packed into
Apple’s Pro Display XDR, there’s one thing
missing: a camera. So Logitech has made one
especially for it, with the specs and design to
match. It connects magnetically to the top of the
Pro Display XDR, and has an aluminium finish. It
grabs Ultra HD images at 30 frames per second,
and has HDR and support for Logitech’s own
RightLight tech for adjusting lighting to highlight
you, even when backlit — though you can also
tweak the camera settings yourself.> Sure, top wireless headphones these days give
you 12-hour+ battery life... but how about Bluetooth
headphones you don’t have to charge at all? That’s what
JBL is promising here, using solar charging, thanks to
Exeger’s Powerfoyle tech, which is built into the headband
and earcups. JBL says 2.5 hours of sun exposure per day
would mean unlimited listening time. But getting in the sun
for 1.5 hours per day would mean the battery life is a huge
68 hours. Okay, this may be of more use on a sunny beach
than a dull grey day in the UK, but we still love the idea. You
can order now on Indiegogo for delivery in October 2020.> We’re not sure why AKG is confusing us with the
‘Ultra HD’ terminology here: this is nothing to do with
4K video. This is a USB-connected mic that records in up
to 24–bit/192kHz, through a four-capsule mic array. It’s
made to be easy to use for podcasting, music, streaming
or anything else, but also to sound absolutely pristine.
And it does this wherever – it works with Mac, iPad or
even iPhone, and has useful controls for microphone
monitoring control. But most importantly, it looks
incredibly cool – a classic radio feel made modern.Logitech 4K Pro
Magnetic Webcam
JBL REFLECT Eternal
AKG Lyra Ultra-HD
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