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Marshall Bromley 450: two-minute review

The Marshall Bromley 450 is the second party speaker that the audio specialist has released. It’s a smaller variant of its older sibling, but aims to condense everything we like about that model into a less costly, more mobile unit. But just how well can it do that?

Well, at first glance, the similarities between the Marshall Bromley 450 and its sibling are striking. It has a very similar amp-inspired build, it's got those classic tactical knobs for controlling volume, bass, and treble levels, and it's adorned with the golden Marshall logo. But the similarities don’t stop there.

Its older sibling sits in our guide to the best Bluetooth speakers around, so unsurprisingly, the sound signature here is actually quite similar. You get agile and punchy, yet warm bass, which really feels like the star of the show. But you also get controller, expressive highs, paired with decently-detailed mids. Like the Marshall Bromley 750 before it, this is a great-sounding speaker, and has the raw power required to offer awesome audio outdoors as well as indoors.

My criticisms of the Bromley 450’s sound are very few and far between. It doesn’t offer the most rippling sub-bass, and I needed to adjust EQ now and then to get vocals to sound their best in particular tracks. But these are pretty minor qualms, and this is still an impressive performer — especially when you account for this model’s excellent soundstage, stereo sound capabilities, and ‘true’ 360-degree stereophonic sound tech.

Something else I highly rate is the Bromley 450’s design. Its premium construction — with faux-leather casing, a metal grille, and golden details — is as stunning as it was before. Meanwhile, the included handle makes it relatively easy to transport, even if this is a hefty model overall. The Bromley 750's wheels and suitcase-esque handle are gone here though, which makes this a little tougher to carry over longer distances.

Still, you get better protection against the elements compared to the Bromley 750, with this smaller alternative packing an IP55 rating. This means that the speaker is dust-protected, and can withstand multi-directional water jets, making it a good fit for outdoor use.

You will make a few sacrifices when choosing the Bromley 450 over Marshall’s larger party speaker, though. You get less power, and thus slightly less omnipresence through the deep bass registers — understandable given that the Bromley 450 covers a little less of the frequency range. But you also lose the sound character control feature, which enables you to find the right balance between ‘dynamic’ or ‘loud’ audio output.

But still, you do get quite strong functionality from the Bromley 450, all things considered. It has a whole host of connectivity options, including XLR/6.35mm slots for karaoke and instruments. It supports Auracast for multi-speaker pairing with another Bromley unit or other Marshall speakers — like the Marshall Middleton II or Marshall Kilburn III. And it has a replaceable battery which packs an incredible 40 hours of playtime, and can be used as a portable charger.

And if all of this wasn’t enough, you also get classy stage-inspired lighting, with three dynamic options for different vibes. You can also turn these off if you want to conserve more battery life.

If there’s one flaw that sticks out to me, it's the Marshall app. It feels underbaked, lacking EQ controls or the ability to adjust effects like delay and reverb. I wish you had more ways to remotely control this unit, especially if you’re further away from it and want to make a quick adjustment to the bass, for instance.

But overall, there’s a whole lot to love about the Marshall Bromley 450. It does a great job at shrinking the 750’s talents down and replicating them, and it's a luxurious party speaker in just about every way imaginable.

Yes, it comes at quite the cost, and those on a tighter budget may favor a rival from the JBL PartyBox line. But the Marshall Bromley 450 is almost a different proposition entirely — it’s masterfully constructed, built to be a true centerpiece, and brings an air of retro-style classiness that its RGB-laden contemporaries fail to deliver.

Knobs on the Marshall Bromley 450

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Marshall Bromley 450 review: price and release date

  • List price of $799.99 / £549.99 / AU$1,079
  • Available now via the Marshall website
  • And available from other select retailers from March 31, 2026

The Marshall Bromley 450 launched in March 2026 for $799.99 / £549.99 / AU$1,079. It’s available now via Marshall’s digital store, but select retailers will also begin to sell the speaker from March 31, 2026. It’s available in a single colorway — Black & Brass.

The Bromley 450 is the younger sibling of the Marshall Bromley 750 — Marshall’s first party speaker which is larger, more powerful, and in turn, a lot pricier. The Bromley 750 comes in at $1,299 / £899 / AU$1,799, placing it in competition with speakers such as the JBL PartyBox 720.

Marshall Bromley 450 review: specs

Weight

26.9lbs / 12.2kg

Dimensions

19.4 x 14.2 x 10.3 inches / 492 x 359.9 x 260.9mm

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm, USB-C, RCA, 2x XLR/6.35mm combo jacks

Battery life

40 hours

Speaker drivers

2x 6.5-inch 40W woofers, 4x 2-inch 6W full-ranges

Waterproofing

IP55

Ports on the Marshall Bromley 450

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Marshall Bromley 450 review: features

  • Excellent connectivity options, including XLR/6.35mm slots for karaoke / instruments
  • Phenomenal 40-hour battery life
  • Sound character control left out, app is underwhelming

The Marshall Bromley 450 follows in its larger sibling’s footsteps with an incredibly similar feature suite. So that means you’re getting the basics, like multi-point connectivity, fast-pairing, and companion app support, although there’s a decent amount more to uncover.

First of all, this thing has a whole host of connectivity options. You’ve got Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm wired, USB-C, and even RCA inputs. If you’d like to use this unit as a karaoke machine, then no problem either. There are two XLR / 6.35mm combo jacks on the top side of the speaker, which you can use. Again, there are effects you can add, including reverb and delay if you wanna spice things up a bit.

Another thing I love about the Marshall Bromley 450 is its battery life. 40 hours of playtime is absolutely fantastic for a speaker of this size, blowing most of the competition out of the water. But there’s more. This is actually the same battery used on the Marshall Bromley 750, meaning you can interchange them if you own both units. This also highlights Marshall’s heightened efforts in the sustainability field again — it's issuing components that can be used across multiple units, and are fully replaceable.

The battery can also be used as a power bank to charge up external devices, such as the best wireless earbuds and best noise-cancelling headphones.

One more feature I appreciated on the Marshall Bromley 450 was its Auracast capabilities. Although more traditional multi-speaker pairing is not available, you can connect a bunch of compatible Marshall devices together using Auracast for even more powerful and immersive sound. I tried linking the Bromley 450 up with the Marshall Kilburn III and it worked without a hitch. I also tried linking it with a second Bromley 450 unit — something I’ll discuss at length in the ‘Sound quality’ section.

This is all great stuff so far, but I do have a few qualms with the Bromley 450’s feature-set. First of all, I have to say that the Marshall companion app feels a bit bare. Although there are some neat physical EQ options on the speaker itself — which let you adjust bass and treble levels — there’s no way of altering this remotely. The same goes for the reverb and delay effects.

Yes, the app provides a way to tap into Auracast broadcasts, and some simple customization options for the ‘M’ button, but that’s about it. Given that Marshall has rolled out a more complete app for its home theater tech — like the Marshall Heston 120 and Heston 60 — I’d expect a few more controls for the Bromley 450.

On top of this, it was a bit of a shame to see the sound character controls from the Bromley 750 get dropped on this new model. This worked really well on that model, and enabled listeners to tailor audio towards a ‘dynamic’ or ‘loud’ style. I get it, this is a smaller, cheaper model, but it would’ve been nice to see again here.

But I want to be clear: the Marshall Bromley 450 still has a very capable set of features. I haven’t even mentioned my favorite yet, the integrated stage lights. There are three presets: the first is ambient, suited to an occasion like a dinner party or solo listening session; the second is representative of actual stage lights, with bold and dynamic patterns that sync to your music; and the final preset is high-energy and flashy, intended to create more of a party atmosphere.

All of the presets work well, and the white lighting is tasteful and classy — something that I can’t say about the swathe of party speakers with loud RGB lighting. The second is my favorite, simply for its authenticity and dynamism, but I was glad to see an option to disable lights for the moments where you want to conserve battery life.

  • Features score: 4/5

Person taking battery out of the Marshall Bromley 450

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Marshall Bromley 450 review: sound quality

  • Energetic sound that rocks indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Excellent soundstage and no real sweet spot
  • Powerful bass overall, although the darkest depths could hit harder

I was a big fan of how the Marshall Bromley 750 sounded, so I had pretty high hopes for its lil’ bro. But did it deliver? Yes, yes it did.

Let me begin by stating the obvious: this is a seriously powerful model. The Bromley 450 harnesses the power of two 6.5-inch 40W woofers, four 2-inch 6W full-ranges, and a couple of passive radiators to make that bass feel even heftier. The result is powerful, regimented sound that travels brilliantly, no matter whether you’re listening indoors or outdoors.

When tuning into Timeless by Shinchiro Yokota, I was wowed by the impact of mid-bass, as well as the snappiness of higher-pitched percussion. The speaker’s sense of rhythm and handling of dynamics also remained impressive, whether I was listening at low volumes or cranking things up towards max loudness.

In Morning Wonders – Leo Pol Remix by Kolter, a track with pretty aggressive drums in the treble range, the Bromley 450 replicated highs with confidence. There was a snappy responsiveness and satisfying tone to percussion, even while the tune’s intent-filled bass consumed our music testing space.

As the Bromley 750’s smaller sibling, you are of course going to make a few sacrifices in terms of sound. Most noticeably, the Bromley 450 is less powerful — but it's also less adept at handling the darkest sounds in the frequency range. For instance, tracks with rippling low bass, like Max Dean’s Fascinator, didn’t quite have that full-sounding rumble that mightier models can muster. Sub-bass is audible in tracks, don't get me wrong, and the Bromley 450 can still reach down to a solid 42Hz, just don’t expect the most palpable deep bass ever.

One minor thing I noticed is that there’s also a bit of compression at absolute peak volumes. This is pretty common for Bluetooth speakers, but the Bromley 750 barely showed any hints of compression — in part thanks to its sound character control function, which helped the speaker sound ultra-clean in ‘Dynamic’ mode.

My complaints run out there though. Sure, vocals could sound a little subdued at times when I listened to voice-led tunes indoors. But two things: the onboard EQ options totally solved this issue — I just had to turn the bass down two notches; and this speaker is designed for parties rather than the most detailed, high-fidelity listening.

Overall, the Marshall Bromley 450 is a very strong performer in the audio department. Its punchy bass, direct-sound, and vibrant treble are great of course. But the inclusion of Marshall’s 360-degree ‘true stereophonic’ audio tech also helps this unit to stand out among the crowd.

This thing genuinely sounds awesome from every angle. It doesn’t matter if you’re in front, behind, near, or far away from the speaker, it doesn’t have any real acoustic sweet spot. This tech impressed me on smaller speakers like the Marshall Kilburn III, but it was even more striking on a hulking model like the Bromley 450.

In a product briefing, Marshall also explained how the speaker’s full-range drivers are mounted on the four sides of the speaker (two on the left, two on the right) which keeps stereo channels well separated for a more immersive listening experience.

One more note on sound: this thing can reach new heights if you pair it with a second unit via Auracast. I was lucky enough to be testing the Bromley 450 at the same time as my Future colleague, Nikita, and we decided to combine our two units outside, via an Auracast broadcast from my phone. And the results were exceptional.

In Felini by Venerus and Marco Castello, I was astonished by how absorbing the trickle of flowing waters and strumming of natural acoustic guitars sounded. It really felt as if I was standing front and center at a gig. And with deeper tracks like Chris Stussy’s Breather, I was enveloped in pumping, euphoric bass. Of course, you’ll get awesome power with multiple units as well — when positioning the speaker on the far side of a parking lot, I could still hear that rich bass from the other side. Impressive stuff.

  • Sound quality score: 4.5/5

Knobs being turned on the Marshall Bromley 450

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Marshall Bromley 450 review: design

  • Classy Marshall aesthetic is as satisfying as ever
  • Tasteful lights and premium physical controls
  • Very hefty, and the wheels are no more

Every time that I review a Marshall product, I feel like I’m repeating myself. But that’s simply because I’m always full of praise for the captivating retro-style design that the company brings to each and every product. And the Marshall Bromley 450 is no different.

Everything from the faux-leather casing, through to its metal grille and golden details is a joy to behold — just as it was on the Bromley 750. This is a pricey model, but you do feel like the luxurious looks, high quality materials, and tasteful stage lights help to make your investment feel worthwhile.

The golden control panel on top of the speaker is also laid out beautifully, and is incredibly easy to use. Red LEDs symbolize which connectivity option you’re using, and tactical knobs are available to alter volume, bass and treble levels, and more. The mic and instrument ports are also located on top of the speaker this time, making it even easier to get a guitar performance or karaoke session underway.

Something that Marshall Bromley 450 actually improves on compared to its pricier sibling is its protection against the elements. You’re getting an IP55 rating here, which means that the speaker is dust-protected, and can withstand multi-directional water jets. In practice, this essentially means that the Bromley 450 is perfect for taking into outdoor spaces, and will be able to handle a spot of rain without issue. As the Bromley 450 is smaller than its older sibling, and easier to take outdoors, this feels like a very smart design decision indeed.

But what else is different from the Bromley 750? Well, the most noticeable difference is the removal of wheels. Yep, this is a wheelless Party Speaker, and you’ll have to lug it around using the handle on the side of the unit. Now don’t get me wrong: the handle is well-made, but if you’re transporting this thing over long distances, a word of warning.

This speaker is honestly pretty hefty, coming in at 26.9lbs / 12.2kg. Sure, the 750 was essentially double the weight, but its suitcase-style handle and wheels made it fairly painless to lug about. If you’re keeping your speaker in one place, or only moving it over short distances, the handle will certainly suffice, but its weight is worth keeping in mind.

  • Design score: 4.5/5

Person holding handle on the Marshall Bromley 450

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Marshall Bromley 450 review: value

  • It’s by no means cheap
  • But quality is undeniably high, even compared to rivals
  • Repairability makes the speaker feel like a worthwhile investment

Let’s not beat around the bush here. The Marshall Bromley 450 is an expensive model, even when you consider its output power and sonic talents. But a high price doesn’t mean a speaker can’t be good value for money.

And I do think you get bang for your buck overall with this model. At $799.99 / £549.99 / AU$1,079, the Bromley 450 is costlier than similarly powered rivals, like the JBL PartyBox Stage 320, for instance. But, in turn, you’re getting considerably better battery life, improved dust and waterproofing, a more luxurious build, and a larger array of speaker drivers.

Is that going to be worth it? It depends. For some, the lower price and specs of the JBL speaker will be plenty good enough. But if you’re looking for a premium quality, long-lasting option, then the Marshall may be more attractive.

On top of this, the Bromley 450 is repairable, with Marshall offering maintenance and parts via its website. That helps the speaker to feel like a worthwhile investment for years to come rather than a short-term audio solution.

  • Value score: 4/5

Reverse side of the Marshall Bromley 450

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Should I buy the Marshall Bromley 450?

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

Brilliant battery life, connectivity options, and stage lights – but the companion app is underequipped.

4/5

Sound quality

Powerful, spacious sound, with no real drop off in listening angles, deep bass could be a little more full sounding.

4.5/5

Design

Stellar, luxurious looks with IP55 dust and waterproofing, but pretty hefty and no wheels this time.

4.5/5

Value

It’s pricey, but you get a luxury build and great sound, with top-tier battery life.

4/5

Buy it if...

You enjoy hosting parties
If you regularly host parties or gatherings, the Marshall Bromley 450 is the ideal speaker. It has great sound that can handle intimate indoor occasions or high-energy outdoor events, different light settings for different moods, ports if you want to hook up guitars or mics, and waterproofing for outdoor use.

You want a speaker that oozes style
The Bromley 450 is truly luxurious looking, and I love its combination of faux-leather casing, golden details, and a premium metal grille. It's far sleeker and sexier than the JBL PartyBox line, and makes your investment feel even more worthwhile.

Don't buy it if...

You’re on a budget
If you want the most cost-efficient option, the Marshall Bromley 450 isn’t going to be your best bet. Yes, it offers a good bang for your buck with great build quality and sound, but that doesn’t change the fact it’s pricey. The aforementioned JBL speakers can deliver powerful audio for less, and if you don’t need earth-shaking sound, you could even consider the LG option I’ve listed in the ‘Also consider’ section.

You want the most powerful sound around
Yes, the Bromley 450 is mighty, and it will have more than enough power for small-to-medium-sized parties and gatherings. But if you’re hosting a larger event, it might be worth checking out the larger Marshall Bromley 750, or a speaker with higher peak volume and stronger deep bass replication.

Marshall Bromley 450 review: also consider

Marshall Bromley 450

JBL PartyBox Stage 320

LG xboom Stage 301

Price

$799.99 / £549.99 / AU$1,079

$629.95 / £449.99 / AU$749.95

$299.99 / £299.99 / AU$449

Weight

26.9lbs / 12.2kg

36.4lbs / 16.5kg

14.7lbs / 6.7kg

Dimensions

19.4 x 14.2 x 10.3 inches / 492 x 359.9 x 260.9mm

13.3 x 26.3 x 15.2 inches / 335 x 670 x 385mm

12.3 x 12.2 x 11.1 inches / 312 x 311 x 282mm

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm, USB-C, RCA, 2x XLR / 6.35mm combo jacks

Bluetooth 5.4, 3.5mm, 2x XLR / 6.35mm combo jacks

Bluetooth 5.4, 3.5mm, 6.3mm (mic/guitar) USB (MP3 playback)

Battery life

40 hours

18 hours

12 hours

Speaker drivers

2x 6.5-inch 40W woofers, 4x 2-inch 6W full-ranges, 2x passive radiators

2 x 6.5-inch woofers, 2 x 1-inch dome tweeters

2x 2.5-inch mid-range drivers; 1x 6.5-inch woofer

Waterproofing

IP55

IPX4

IPX4

JBL PartyBox Stage 320
Marshall is gunning for JBL with its move into party speakers, and perhaps the most comparable model to the Bromley 450 is the PartyBox Stage 320. This unit is a little cheaper than its Marshall rival, but it isn’t as well-protected against the elements, has a shorter battery life, and has a less comprehensive set of drivers. I’m yet to test this one, so I can’t speak to its sound quality, but with flashy RGB lights and plenty of connectivity options, it’s certainly ready to party.

LG xboom Stage 301
This one’s a little different, but it’s still great for smaller parties or gatherings. The LG xboom Stage 301 is a wedge-shaped stage-style speaker that’s packed with fun features, clean audio, and flashy lighting. It’s not as powerful or luxurious looking as Marshall’s speaker, sure, but it’s considerably cheaper, and still has a bunch of connectivity options — including support for mics and guitars. Read my full LG xboom Stage 301 review.

How I tested the Marshall Bromley 450

Battery of the Marshall Bromley 450

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  • Spent hours listening to music both indoors and outdoors
  • Used alone and while paired with a second unit via Auracast
  • Predominantly tested using Tidal

I spent hours listening to music on the Marshall Bromley 450, during which time I exhausted its various features and tried it both indoors and outdoors.

When listening to tunes, I made sure to try out a wide variety of genres, and run through tracks in the TechRadar testing playlist. For the most part, I used Tidal to blast my tunes, but I also dipped into Spotify now and then. I used the Bromley 450 on its own to begin with, but I also had the opportunity to pair it with a second unit, and connected the two together via Auracast.

More generally, I’m an experienced audio gear reviewer, and have spent the last two years testing everything from premium headphones — like the Sony WH-1000XM6 — through to some of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars, including the LG Sound Suite Immersive Suite 7 Pro. I also reviewed the Marshall Bromley 750 myself, so I’m intimately familiar with Marshall’s quality in the party speaker domain.

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Marshall Bromley 750: two-minute review

Expectations are undoubtedly weighing heavily on the Marshall Bromley 750, which is the very first party speaker that the audio specialist has released.

Why? Well first of all, Marshall has had a pretty impressive run in 2025, nailing its typical Bluetooth speaker launches, like the Kilburn III, but also new product categories, like home theater. But also, Marshall’s first party speaker comes with a hefty price tag to match its hefty form factor. Specifically, it will set you back $1,299 / £899 / AU$1,799.

So, can the Bromley 750 maintain Marshall’s momentum in 2025 while also competing with the best party speakers around in spite of its considerable cost? Well yes, actually, it succeeds on both counts. Here’s why.

First of all, let’s talk sound – probably the most important aspect of any speaker! The Bromley 750 sounds as you’d expect. With its 500W of Class D amplification, you’ll get almighty bass output, but especially in Dynamic listening mode, you’ll still be treated to clear, defined mids and expressive, controlled treble.

One of the most interesting additions the Bromley makes is its sound character control. This lets you adjust audio on a scale of Dynamic to Loud. When you lean more towards a dynamic configuration, you’ll get a pleasingly nuanced, detailed listen, even in the absence of LDAC or aptX.

However, if you swing things the other way, there’s more of an emphasis on raw power. Bass is ramped up and you’ll get a less analytical listen, but this is very useful if you need maximum loudness for a giant outdoor area, for instance.

Whether you’re using Bluetooth, 3.5mm, or USB-C audio, you’ll be able to adapt EQ to suit your personal needs and taste – something I expect from all the best Bluetooth speakers. However, this doesn’t work with the XLR/6.35mm combo ports, which otherwise function without a hitch and offer delay/reverb effects via the speaker’s physical controls.

Perhaps my main criticism of the Bromley 750, though, is that its app is sort of disappointing. You can’t remotely adapt EQ for the speaker or alter sound characteristics, and there’s simply not that much to experience in there. That’s a shame given that the Marshall Heston 120 made great use of its revamped, feature-rich companion app.

Elsewhere, though, there’s still a lot to love about the Bromley 750. I was a big fan of its adjustable lighting, its impeccable 40-hour battery life and its high quality finish to name a few things.

Ultimately, the Marshall Bromley 750 makes for a fantastic debut in the party speaker world. It is expensive, even compared to some similarly-sized rivals, and app controls could be better. Still, this thing offers addictive audio, beautiful lighting, and plenty of playtime. As a result, I’d recommend it to those who have the cash.

Marshall Bromley 750 light active

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Marshall Bromley 750 review: price and release date

  • $1,299 / £899 / AU$1,799
  • Launched in September 2025

The Marshall Bromley 750 released in September 2025 and is the audio specialist’s first ever party speaker. It has a list price of $1,299 / £899 / AU$1,799, meaning it's pretty pricey, but it is constructed of premium materials and delivers extensive battery life alongside powerful audio.

Marshall Bromley 750 review: specs

Weight

52.7lbs / 23.9kg

Dimensions

25.7 x 16.3 x 14 inches / 652 x 413 x 355mm

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm, USB-C, RCA, 2x XLR/6.35mm combo jacks

Battery life

40 hours

Speaker drivers

2x 10-inch 150W woofers, 2x 5.25-inch 50W mid-rangers, 2x 1-inch 7W tweeters, 2x 0.8-inch 14W tweeters

Waterproofing

IP54

Person plugging microphone into the Marshall Bromley 750

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Marshall Bromley 750 review: features

  • Multiple ports, including XLR/6.35mm slots for karaoke / instruments
  • Entertaining range of lighting options
  • Impressive 40 hour battery life

The Marshall Bromley 750 is a versatile party speaker, and offers a range of connectivity options to help you keep things fresh. Of course, there’s Bluetooth 5.3, but there’s also USB-C and 3.5mm ports for wired listening.

Interestingly, though, if you look at the reverse side of the Bromley, you can also discover RCA ports for keyboards and turntables, as well as XLR/6.35mm combo ports for microphones and electro-acoustic guitars.

One of my colleagues performed Mama’s Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert using a mic, and it sounded great. The speaker has delay and reverb effects on-board too, and these worked very nicely indeed. The only other thing worth noting about this is that you can’t alter EQ while using the XLR/6.35mm combo ports, which some may hope for.

My favorite feature of the Marshall Bromley 750 is certainly its integrated stage lights. There are three different modes – an ambient setting, and two dynamic alternatives that react differently depending on audio output. The lights look absolutely fantastic, and really help to further immerse listeners in the music. You can also trigger a burst of strobe lighting by pressing the ‘M’ button.

Speaking of the ‘M’ button, its function can be altered in the Marshall app. But this isn’t the shiny new version of the app used by the Marshall Heston 120 soundbar: its the older variant. Unfortunately, the app feels a little underbaked. You can alter volume, listen to an Auracast broadcast, or adjust the standby timeout, but that’s about it.

I wish the app enabled EQ adjustment – something that you can access with physical controls. The app also omits control over the reverb and delay effects for karaoke and instrument use. It would also be good to have control over the new sound character feature – which enables you to tailor audio more towards a ‘dynamic’ or ‘loud’ style.

Back to the positives, though, and I have to say that the Bromley 750’s battery life is excellent. 40 hours of playtime for a speaker of this size? That’s phenomenal. A similar-sized rival like the JBL PartyBox 720 is capable of up to 15 hours, which is fairly standard – that really puts the Bromley’s massive playtime into perspective.

On top of that, the Bromley 750 has a replaceable battery, which means that even if your 40 hours of play run out, you can substitute another one in to extend the party. There’s no multi-speaker pairing, which some may miss, but otherwise there are a lot of features to enjoy on Marshall’s debut party speaker.

  • Features score: 4.5/5

Marshall Bromley 750 replaceable battery half ejected

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Marshall Bromley 750 review: sound quality

  • Mighty 500W power output
  • Meaty yet regimented bass performance
  • Sound character control works great

The Marshall Bromley 750 isn’t necessarily the most powerful party speaker on the market, but believe me, it can get plenty loud enough for just about any setting.

I brought the speaker to the parking lot outside Future Labs and listened to some house tunes with my friends, and it was almost as if I threw my own mini-rave. In fact, one colleague inside the office noted that they could hear the Bromley while using ANC headphones – pretty impressive, right?

But it's one thing being powerful, and another sounding great. Luckily, the Bromley 750 does both.

When bumping Can’t Resist by Jamback, the high-pitched percussion cut through with intent, never sounding harsh, even at high volumes. Vocals in the mid range weren't obscured in the mix, either, even with the track’s deep bass pumping throughout. The rapid kick drum never sounded lethargic and low-frequency output was both textured and impactful. The speaker’s ability to reach down to 20Hz means that it can also handle sub bass with finesse.

Similarly, with Unknown Territory by Kolter, high-pitched percussive elements were expressive yet controlled, while the bass sounded seriously meaty – but also well-regimented. Spacey synths were also well separated, enabling a decently nuanced listen, even in the absence of higher-resolution audio codecs like LDAC or aptX.

The sound character control function works very well on the Bromley, and makes it a versatile speaker for more lowkey indoor occasions or busy outdoor gatherings. At the music testing room at Future Labs, I tuned into Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz – it's only right to listen to some Rock on a Marshall speaker, after all.

Here, I set the dial almost entirely towards ‘Dynamic’. With this setting, bass was balanced, not overbearing, giving vocals the space to sound clear and defined. Now, when I tried cranking up loudness to the three-quarter mark and beyond, bass was too smothering for the setting, resulting in a more compressed, one-dimensional quality.

But again, this isn’t the sort of situation where you’ll need to depart too far from dynamic listening. And even outdoors or in large indoor spaces, you'll likely be able to keep the dial somewhere between Loud and Dynamic, where audio still sounds fantastic. Even if you do set loudness to the max, you’ll still be treated to almighty bass, and get all the power you need for use in a huge, busy outdoor environment.

One more thing – the Bromley 750 has an impressive soundstage thanks to the use of Marshall’s 360-degree true stereophonic sound. This works well, and creates a wide, well-adjusted sound from almost any listening angle.

  • Sound quality score: 4.5/5

Marshall Bromley 750 with microphone

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Marshall Bromley 750 review: design

  • Classic Marshall look is a hit once again
  • Beautiful lights and physical controls
  • Very hefty, but handle makes it easy enough to transport

If you’ve read my Marshall Kilburn III review – or basically any piece about Marshall products – you’ll know that I typically love the way the audio specialist designs its products. And the story remains the same for the Bromley 750, which looks brilliant as well.

I adore the premium speaker grille and the way its shimmering lights beam behind it. I’m also partial to the faux-leather exterior, luxurious physical controls, and easily accessible connectivity ports.

Now, let’s address the elephant in the room – the Bromley is one hefty lad. Yep, at 52.7lbs / 23.9kg, you may not think this thing is the easiest to lug around. But luckily, the Bromley is equipped with a suitcase-style handle and wheels, meaning you can roll it around to wherever you want to place it. Wheeling it rarely felt clunky, making it easy enough to transport.

On top of that, the Bromley has handles on either side if you need to lift it up some stairs, as I did.

Another aspect of design worth discussing is the Bromley 750’s IP54 rating. This means that it has some limited dust protection, as well as shielding against water splashes from any direction.

Now, is an IP54 rating anything special? Well, perhaps not. But still, for a speaker of this kind, it's certainly in-line with the competition. And it still goes a step further than many thanks to a drainage function, which dislodges any excess moisture in the case of a particularly rainy day, for instance.

  • Design score: 5/5

Power buttton and control knobs on the Marshall Bromley 750

(Image credit: Future)

Marshall Bromley 750 review: value

  • Comes at quite the cost
  • But does offer plenty of quality in return for investment
  • Repairability can likely boost longevity too

The Marshall Bromley 750 is by no means cheap. It has a list price of $1,299 / £899 / AU$1,799, meaning that it will be a real investment – even compared to some rivals in this weight and size class.

For instance, the JBL PartyBox 720, which was released at around the same time, is not only more powerful than the Bromley 750, but cheaper too – $200 / £100 / AU$300 cheaper, to be exact.

In fairness, though, Marshall offers slightly better protection against the elements, much better battery life, and a more luxurious look than its rival from JBL. Is that worth the extra cash? Well, that will just depend on your needs and preferences.

Even if the Bromley is expensive, a couple of things make it well worth the investment. First of all, it's an absolute beauty. This thing is a statement piece – you won’t necessarily have to wheel it away to your garage for future use. It could conceivably fit into a living room set up for personal listening and for aesthetic purposes.

Secondly, the Bromley 750 is repairable, with Marshall offering authorized repair services as well as spare parts for its first party speaker. Pair that with the replaceable battery, and this model feels well protected against future wear and tear.

Of course, this is also an excellent-sounding, fairly feature-rich party speaker, so even if the price tag is high, you’ll get oodles of quality for the spend.

  • Value score: 4/5

Handle on the Marshall Bromley 750

(Image credit: Future)

Should I buy the Marshall Bromley 750?

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

I wish the app had more controls, but the lighting, connectivity options, and 40 hour battery life are excellent.

4.5/5

Sound quality

Powerful, regimented bass, effective sound character control, solid instrument separation.

4.5/5

Design

Mesmerizing lighting, luxurious exterior, splashproof with drainage system in place.

5/5

Value

Some more powerful rivals can cost less, but you get premium build and playtime in return.

4/5

Buy it if...

You’re a regular party host
If you’re someone that loves to throw a good party every now and then, the Bromley 750 could be a great investment. Awesome audio, buckets of power, and karaoke capabilities… what more could you ask for?

You love the Marshall look
If you’re a fan of the Marshall aesthetic, then you’ll almost certainly be rocking with the Bromley 750 as well. With an attractive faux leather exterior, high-quality grille, and gorgeous lighting, you’re in for a treat with this one.

Don't buy it if...

You’re looking for the ultimate value pick
The Bromley 750 is an expensive beast, and a few similar-sized rivals are available for a little less too. Of course, you’re getting almost unbeatable battery life and fantastic build quality here, but you’ll have to assess whether that’s worth the additional spend over competitors.

You’re a little low on space
If you don’t have a healthy portion of space, the Bromley 750 may be overkill for you. At 25.7 inches / 652mm tall and 16.3 inches / 413mm wide, this thing will require some serious room – and with a weight of 52.7lbs / 23.9kg, it's pretty heavy too.

Marshall Bromley 750 review: also consider

Marshall Bromley 750

JBL PartyBox 720

LG xboom Stage 301

Price

$1,299 / £899 / AU$1,799

$1,099.95 / £799.99 / AU$1,495

$299.99 / £299.99 / AU$449

Weight

52.7lbs / 23.9kg

68.3lbs / 31kg

14.7lbs / 6.7kg

Dimensions

25.7 x 16.3 x 14 inches / 652 x 413 x 355mm

16.4 x 37.1 x 16 inches / 416 x 942 x 406mm

12.3 x 12.2 x 11.1 inches / 312 x 311 x 282mm

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm, USB-C, RCA, 2x XLR/6.35mm combo jacks

Bluetooth 5.4, 3.5mm, 2x XLR jacks

Bluetooth 5.4, 3.5mm, 6.3mm (mic/guitar) USB (MP3 playback)

Battery life

40 hours

15 hours

12 hours

Speaker drivers

2x 10-inch 150W woofers, 2x 5.25-inch 50W mid-rangers, 2x 1-inch 7W tweeters, 2x 0.8-inch 14W tweeters

2x 9-inch woofers, 2x 1.25-inch dome tweeters

2x 2.5-inch midrange drivers; 1x 6.5-inch woofer

Waterproofing

IP54

IPx4

IPX4

JBL PartyBox 720
OK, we’ve not reviewed this one just yet (watch this space though), but it's one of the obvious rivals to the Bromley 750, so it's worth a comparison. The PartyBox 720 has much more in-your-face multicolored lighting, as opposed to the more ambient style of the Bromley 750 – some will like that, others may find it overbearing. As I mentioned earlier, this model is more powerful, yet still cheaper than the Bromley, though that comes at the cost of no dustproof rating and a significantly smaller (yet still solid) battery life.

LG xboom Stage 301
Here's something a little different (and significantly cheaper). The LG xboom Stage 301 is a wedge-style Bluetooth speaker that offers deep yet clean bass output, effective AI-assisted audio output, and immersive dual-bar lighting. It also supports karaoke and DJ modes. If you don't quite need all the power of the Bromley 750, this could be a strong smaller option for you. Read our full LG xboom Stage 301 review.

How I tested the Marshall Bromley 750

Handles on the Marshall Bromley 750

(Image credit: Future)
  • Tested across the course of one week
  • Used indoors at Future Lab and outdoors in a parking lot
  • Predominantly tested using Tidal

I tested the Marshall Bromley 750 across the course of one week, spending most of my time with it at the music testing space at Future Labs, but I also spent a while with it in the parking lot as well.

During the testing period, I spent hours on end blasting tunes from a variety of genres, with bass-heavy bangers and legendary rock ballads as starring players. I ran through the TechRadar testing playlist, which is standard practice for me when trialing audio gear, but I also tuned into some songs from my personal library.

When listening to music, I typically used Tidal, but I also tried bumping some tunes from my library on Spotify in light of the recent lossless update. I listened at a variety of angles and volumes, exhausted all of the lighting options, and messed around with the Bromley’s karaoke and instrument capabilities.

  • First reviewed: October 2025
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LG xboom Stage 301: two-minute review

If you’re looking to get the party moving, the LG xboom Stage 301 could be the perfect Bluetooth speaker for you. This floor monitor-inspired party speaker aims to unleash powerful bass, AI-optimized sound, and karaoke features – for casual users and performers alike. But can it live up to the hype? Well, yes – yes it can.

During my time testing the LG xboom Stage 301, I was hooked on its clean, impactful, yet controlled sound. Bass is meaty, sure, but it doesn’t overwhelm sounds elsewhere in the frequency range. There’s also AI calibration and EQ modes so that you can uncover the perfect tuning for your space and the genre of music you’re playing.

Even when blasting bass-heavy house tunes at top volumes, the LG xboom Stage 301 didn’t produce distorted or overly compressed audio – like the best Bluetooth speakers around, it’s a disciplined, talented sonic companion. It may not be capable of ‘hi-res’ Bluetooth audio, and its front-facing design means that you get pretty directional audio, but I was still very impressed with the speaker’s sonic capabilities.

This thing doesn’t only sound good, though, it’s also rammed full of features – most of which are accessible through the LG ThinQ companion app. Auracast, multi-speaker pairing, a sleep timer – you name it. There are even some fun (but kinda gimmicky) DJ sliders and sound effects, a karaoke mode (if you’ve got mics or a guitar to plug in), and Healing Therapy sounds, for when you want to wind down.

Design-wise, this model is a hit too. It has a quality dual-bar LED light system, which can be synced to your music or customized from scratch in LG’s companion app. Elsewhere, a classic black finish, well-sized buttons, and a classy speaker grille all combine for a solid overall look.

You can also angle this speaker upwards, stand it upright, or mount it on a stand, making it a very versatile option.

What’s more, this model is actually priced pretty well – something LG hasn’t always got right with its other Bluetooth speakers. It comes in with a list price of $299.99 / £299.99 / AU$449, but you’ll already spot it going for less in some territories.

Now, you probably won’t get the maximum 12 hour battery life LG quotes – that is unless you have lights off and play music at a low volume, but you can use this speaker plugged in, which also enables the speaker to hit its maximum power output. You can also replace the battery, which is handy if you run out of juice and want to slot a second in to keep the party going.

Overall, I’m feeling highly positive about this model. The IPX4 waterproof rating is average for a stage-style model, but won’t compete with typical party speakers like the IP67-rated Earfun UBoom X, for instance. There are a couple of small technical quirks in the app, too, but otherwise, it’s a really useful companion.

And in the end, the LG xboom Stage 301 stands tall as a versatile, fantastic-sounding, and feature-rich model that’s up there with some of the best party speakers I’ve tested. LG’s xboom range – produced alongside will.i.am – has been a bit of a mixed bag so far. But the Stage 301 is, without a doubt, one of the highlights of this line, and I’m more than happy to recommend it.

LG xboom Stage 301 angled upwards

(Image credit: Future)

LG xboom Stage 301 review: price and release date

  • $299.99 / £299.99 / AU$449
  • Launched in April 2025

The LG xboom Stage 301 was announced at CES 2025 as part of a new Bluetooth speaker range, alongside the LG xboom Bounce and LG xboom Grab. It’s the largest, and, as you’d expect, priciest speaker in the line-up, which was launched in collaboration with producer and artist will.i.am.

Although the Stage 301 has a list price of $299.99 / £299.99 / AU$449, I’ve already seen it going for less – it’s down to under £250 in the UK via LG's digital store, for instance. It’s worth noting that there’s no stand included for Concert Mode, so you’ll have to purchase one separately.

LG xboom Stage 301 review: specs

Weight

14.7lbs / 6.7kg

Dimensions

12.3 x 12.2 x 11.1 inches / 312 x 311 x 282mm

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.4, 3.5mm, USB (MP3 playback)

Battery life

12 hours

Speaker drivers

2x 2.5-inch midrange woofers, 1x 6.5-inch subwoofer

Waterproofing

IPX4

Person pressing the play button on the LG xboom Stage 301

(Image credit: Future)

LG xboom Stage 301 review: features

  • Incredibly feature-rich companion app
  • Customizable lights and EQ, room calibration, DJ and karaoke modes
  • 12-hour battery life, but can play while charging

As is usually the case, LG has packed a ton of neat smart features into this speaker. There’s classic stuff like multi-point connectivity and multi-speaker pairing (with xboom models), for example. But with the LG ThingQ companion app, you can access so much more.

You can customize the speaker’s LED lights, with a variety of presets with differing colors and motion patterns. You can also enable AI Lighting, which analyzes playback and produces optimal lighting for your audio content. I made use of the AI mode and it worked great – it really made my music come alive.

The lights aren’t the only thing you can customize though. You can also adapt the speaker’s sound to fit your needs with EQ settings. There are a handful of presets here, such as Bass Boost and Voice Enhance, but the AI sound option was the one that piqued my interest the most. This performs a real-time “genre analysis” of the media being played, in order to output the best possible audio, and again, I could really hear the difference in the best way here.

One issue I had, though, is that while listening to music, changing to a different EQ causes playback to cut out for a split second. That was a bit jarring when I simply wanted to activate Bass Boost in a pinch, say. In addition, the custom equalizer option only uses three bands, which is a bit basic compared to a Bluetooth speaker like the Sony ULT Field 3, which has a seven-band alternative.

Anyway, let’s go back to the good stuff. Something I personally appreciated was an AI calibration tool, which tailors the speaker’s sound to your listening space. After you perform this, the app provides a before and after, making the difference more tangible to listeners. This is a really smart inclusion from LG, and it genuinely improved the clarity of my tunes.

And really, I could go on all day about the app’s copious options. I’ve not even mentioned the Healing Therapy sounds, which are great if you want a bit of ambience or just want to wind down at night. On top of that, there’s a sleep timer, Auracast, customizable shortcut button (called MY Button), and a tab that integrates locally stored music files. Whew. I did say there was a lot.

But perhaps some of the more unique options are the DJ and karaoke related modes. DJ mode allows you to alter playback with delay, wah, phaser, and flanger effects, play drum and ‘club’ sound effects, and even layer vocal samples that you can record in the companion app. These sounds aren’t perfectly responsive, but it's a fun little mode to play around with.

Meanwhile, karaoke mode can be accessed if you hook a microphone or guitar up to the Stage 301. It includes vocal effects like helium, robot, and soprano if you fancy switching things up a bit, and you can alter volume or reverb using control knobs on the reverse side of the speaker.

So, there’s a lot of options at your fingertips with the LG xboom Stage 301, but does it have the battery life to keep the party moving? Well, even though LG quotes battery life at twelve hours, your mileage will almost certainly vary. See, if you’re using AI sound mode with volume high and both lights on, you won’t get close to that. With this setup, I lost 20% capacity in about 40 minutes. If you’ve got the lights off and you’re keeping volume low-high in Clear Voice mode, though, you can expect a ton more playtime.

That max 12 hours is standard for this type of speaker, though most users will probably struggle to get that much. Instead, I found it best to keep the Stage 301 playing while plugged into the power socket. You get louder max volume and don’t have to worry about the speaker dying on you. It’s worth noting, too, that the battery is replaceable. So, if you’re not near a socket, you could insert a second battery to keep the tunes blasting well into the early hours.

  • Features score: 4.5/5

LG xboom Stage 301 with person holding phone next to it with the LG ThinQ app

(Image credit: Future)

LG xboom Stage 301 review: sound quality

  • Clean, rhythmic bass
  • Limited distortion and compression
  • By design, sound is pretty directional

When we tried the LG xboom Stage 301 at CES 2025, our Managing Editor of Entertainment, Matt Bolton, said that it offered “bass that felt suitably deep but not overwhelming at all”, while also providing “tons of space for the rest of the music to leap out at you”. So, after putting the speaker through its paces in our music testing space, does this still ring true?

Well, before I give a definitive answer, let’s talk bass, which is the most important aspect of the Stage 301’s sonic abilities. I’ll start by saying that our first impression was very much accurate. This speaker didn’t spit out the heftiest bass I’ve ever heard, but that’s not inherently a bad thing. Low-end output remains meaty, but it doesn’t smother sounds elsewhere in the frequency range.

In addition, bass output is both clean and responsive. When blasting Fascinator by Max Dean, the hard-hitting kick drum sounded pleasingly deep and rapid, never sounding lethargic or unrhythmic. Sub-bass entering the fray around the minute-mark was also handled really well – every note was clear and impactful, resulting in an immersive, almost hypnotic listening experience.

If you feel like you do want a bit more low frequency weight, you can always enable Bass Boost in the speaker’s companion app or set your own custom EQ.

When bumping various bass-heavy bangers, vocal chops in the mid-range – as well as high-pitched percussion – were both well-defined in the mix, so you’ll get a disciplined, yet exciting listen out of the Stage 301. Even with a ballad like Solji’s Rains again, rain sound effects were true-to-life rather than staticky, while the delicate vocal performance was replicated adeptly, indicating that this model has the talent to handle a range of genres.

I tested the Stage 301 at a range of volumes, even cranking it up to the max for a bit. Something I realized was that peak loudness is only available if you’re using the speaker while its AC adapter is plugged in – it’s a fair bit quieter while battery powered. But when listening at top volumes, I was impressed with the lack of distortion and noticeable signal compression.

One shortcoming here, which may seem obvious, is that the Stage 301’s front-facing design limits the soundstage to a degree. For example, I tried listening to music from behind the speaker, and both mid-range and treble sounds were a bit muffled and far less prominent. This speaker is designed to fire audio towards listeners, rather than be a true 360-degree stereophonic hub, like the Marshall Kilburn III, say, so just ensure you work around its build and most will love what they hear.

And as one final note, there aren’t any ‘hi-res’ Bluetooth codecs here. The best this speaker can manage is AAC – there’s no LDAC or Snapdragon sound to uncover, something LG has experimented with on other products like the LG Tone Free T90S earbuds, which are fantastic by the way.

But still, you can expect a decently detailed, full-sound from the Stage 301. For so many speakers, ‘hi-res’ Bluetooth audio really isn’t the bottleneck. It’s well engineered drivers and enclosures, quality materials, and intelligent tuning that make a world of difference.

  • Sound quality score: 4.5/5

Volume and reverb knobs on the reverse side of the LG xboom Stage 301

(Image credit: Future)

LG xboom Stage 301 review: design

  • Classy, customizable LED lighting
  • Three different ways to stand the speaker
  • IPX4 waterproof rating

When I reviewed the LG xboom Buds, I was very critical of their looks. How could a pair of buds designed alongside the fashion-savvy will.i.am look so plain and uninspired? Well, LG can consider itself redeemed, because I love the look of the Stage 301!

First of all, I’m a huge fan of the dual bar LED lights, which can sync up to your music for a highly immersive listening experience. Unlike a party speaker like the original Tribit Stormbox Blast, this model takes a much classier approach to LEDs. They’re housed behind a speaker grille and don’t appear cheap – there’s also a million ways to customize them via LG’s companion app.

The speaker itself also has a well-finished black exterior alongside red-detailed ‘xboom’ logos on either side. Being able to see the drivers behind the grille is a nice touch too. The handle is conveniently placed as well, and 14.7lbs / 6.7kg is fairly lightweight for a model of this size and shape, making it fairly easy to transport.

In addition, buttons on top of the speaker are well-sized and backlit, while the volume control can be twisted clockwise or anti-clockwise to crank things up (or tone them down).

Something I really loved about this speaker, though, was its ability to be stood in various positions, enabling you to find the optimal sound and display type. It can be placed flat like a regular Bluetooth speaker, but I personally enjoyed using it in Street Mode, an upward-angled configuration that made me feel like I was at a rave. There’s also Concert Mode, but this requires a stand, which is sold separately.

Finally, this speaker is IPX4-rated, essentially meaning it's splash resistant. Although that’s disappointing against IP67-rated party speakers like the JBL Xtreme 4, say, IPX4 is fairly standard for a stage speaker like this. It may not be the best for outdoor environments, though, so if you’re not totally sold on the wedge design, maybe look to a typical party speaker, such as those in the ‘Also consider’ section.

  • Design score: 4.5/5

Handle and xboom logo on the LG xboom Stage 301

(Image credit: Future)

LG xboom Stage 301 review: value

  • Competitively priced against rivals
  • Already on sale in some markets
  • Very good all-round quality

LG doesn’t always get it right when it comes to pricing. I can recall testing out the LG XBoom Go XG8T and being totally bamboozled by its sky-high $379.99 / £400 (about AU$600) list price. We weren’t quite bowled over by the $179.99 / £139 / AU$299 cost of the LG xboom Bounce, either, which couldn’t stack up to rivals in its price-class.

But when it comes to the LG xboom Stage 301, it’s a different story. This speaker is priced competitively if you stack it against rivals like the JBL Partybox range or the Bose S1 Pro+ PA system. It's even on par in terms of cost against Bluetooth speaker/karaoke machine hybrids like the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2, which has a list price of almost $300 / £260.

For new DJs looking for a stage speaker, it’s fairly affordable too, with a lot of the more industry-specific models costing well upwards of $300 / £300 for similarly designed alternatives. Considering the versatility of the Stage 301 for casual listening, karaoke, and even DJing, it’s a strong value pick.

It’s already on sale in some territories too. In the UK, for instance, you can scoop the speaker up for less than £250, which is well worth it. Sure, this isn’t a budget product, and if you want mics and a stand you’ll have to purchase them separately. But with a combination of great sound, features galore, and neat looks, you certainly get what you pay for.

  • Value score: 4.5/5

Person lifting tab on the reverse side of the LG xboom Stage 301

(Image credit: Future)

Should I buy the LG xboom Stage 301?

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

Standard battery life, but AI features rock and it has customizable sound and lights.

4.5/5

Sound quality

Clean, impactful, but disciplined bass, controlled audio at higher volumes.

4.5/5

Design

Attractive lights, neat positioning options, IPX4 waterproofing is average.

4.5/5

Value

Well-priced against rivals, strong quality all round, overall well-worth it.

4.5/5

Buy it if...

You want plenty of bass
The LG xboom Stage 301 produces clean, impactful bass, but it never sounds overwhelming or muddy. When blasting a range of house tunes, I was treated to rapid, responsive, and rhythmic low-end output that had me hooked.

You’re looking for a versatile party speaker
The LG xboom Stage 301 is ideal for parties thanks to its floor speaker style design, immersive lighting, and pumping bass output. It even has DJ and karaoke modes if you want to make use of those. Wired connectivity is also handy if you want low-latency audio for performances.

Don't buy it if...

You want a rugged audio companion
This model is only IPX4-rated, meaning it’s not going to be ideal for outdoor use if it’s raining, or if you’re poolside, for example. IPX4 is normal for a model like this, but I would’ve liked to see LG push the boundaries.

You’re expecting ultra-long battery life
The LG xboom Stage 301 is a powerful stage speaker and won’t have the battery life of typical party rivals, such as those listed down below. Even compared to rival options, it's got a fairly standard battery life, and you’ll have to keep things very minimal to get the max 12 hours of playtime, as listed.

LG xboom Stage 301 review: also consider

LG xboom Stage 301

Tribit Stormbox Blast 2

Sony ULT Field 7

Price

$299.99 / £299.99 / AU$449

$299.99 / £257 (about AU$490)

$499 / £399 (about AU$770)

Weight

14.7lbs / 6.7kg

19.2lbs / 8.7kg

14 lbs / 6.3kg

Dimensions

12.3 x 12.2 x 11.1 inches / 312 x 311 x 282mm

18.8 x 10.2 x 7.6 inches / 477.5 x 259.1 x 193mm

20 x 9 x 9 inches / 512 x 224 x 222mm

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.4, 3.5mm, 6.3mm (mic/guitar) USB (MP3 playback)

Bluetooth 5.4, 3.5mm, mic ports

Bluetooth 5.2, 3.5mm, 6.3mm (mic/guitar), USB

Battery life

12 hours

30 hours

30 hours

Speaker drivers

2x 2.5-inch midrange drivers; 1x 6.5-inch woofer

2x 45W mid-range drivers; 2x 15W tweeters

2x 46mm tweeters; 2 x 114mm woofers

Waterproofing

IPX4

IP67

IP67

Tribit Stormbox Blast 2
It’s safe to say I was blown away by the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 when I tested it at the start of 2025. It offers phenomenal thumping bass, customizable LED lights, and wonderful battery life – it really is the full package. Pair that with a karaoke mode, IP67 waterproofing, as well as a regularly discounted price, and you’re looking at a class-leading party speaker. Read our full Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 review.

Sony ULT Field 7
The Sony ULT Field 7 has a lot in common with LG’s party-ready speaker, and thanks to price-cuts, it’s now well-worth considering. Both the Sony and LG are almost equal in weight, each offer ports for guitars and mics, and they each assume a unique build in what is a fairly ‘same-y’ market. You’ll get better battery life and wraparound sound from the ULT Field 7, but its build isn’t as optimal for DJs as the LG speaker and the lighting isn’t as classy. Read our full Sony ULT Field 7 review.

How I tested the LG xboom Stage 301

Button controls on top of the LG xboom Stage 301

(Image credit: Future)
  • Tested across the course of one week
  • Mainly used in the music testing space at Future Labs
  • Predominantly tested using Tidal

I tested the LG xboom Stage 301 Bluetooth speaker across the course of one week, spending most of my time with the unit in our music testing space at Future Labs.

During the testing period, I spent hours on end blasting tunes from a variety of genres, though I did put more of an emphasis on bass-heavy tracks to get the best out of the model. On top of that, I ran through the TechRadar testing playlist, which is standard practice for me when trialing audio gear.

When listening to music, I typically used Tidal, but I also tried bumping some tunes from my library on Spotify. I listened at a variety of angles and volumes, exhausted all of the features in the LG companion app, messed around with various lighting calibrations, and used the speaker in its various standing positions.

  • First reviewed: September 2025
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Apple's newest iPad Pros are using Tandem OLED display panels provided primarily by LG Display, and the Korean company has been trying to convince Apple to take the same tech and put it into future iPhones. It hasn't succeeded thus far, but according to a new report, Apple might incorporate Tandem OLED panels in the 2028 iPhones (so presumably the iPhone 20 family - or will that be XX?). No decision has been made by Apple so far, but of course LG would like the Cupertino company to choose this tech, since that would mean it would either be the sole supplier for displays for the...

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The Dangbei Atom is a 1080p-resolution portable projector. Priced at $899 / £899 (with prices often falling to $699 / £699), it’s pricier than the Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 and similarly priced to the LG CineBeam Q, two of the best portable projectors available.

The Dangbei Atom uses a laser DLP light engine and supports the HDR10 and HLG HDR formats, but only via streaming and not through an HDMI or USB connection, which is a shame for those looking to connect one of the best 4K Blu-ray players. It has auto keystone and auto focus, although its manual keystone adjustment is more effective. It also comes with Google TV built in, providing access to some of the best streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus. Connections on the Atom consist of one HDMI 2.0 and one USB port.

Picture quality is a mixed bag with the Atom. Its bright image gives more colorful scenes a vivid enough look, contrast is decent and it handles sports motion well. However, given its struggles with black levels and darker scenes, its picture won’t beat the best projectors anytime soon. Sound quality is better than expected, with a solid punch, but is still limited by the projector’s size.

The Atom is light and compact with an appealing blue, square design. For those who want to take a projector with plenty of smart features and capabilities on-the-go, it’ll do the job and easily fit in most small bags.

Dangbei Atom projector review: Price & release date

Dangbei Atom projector showing city landscape at night

Contrast on the Dangbei Atom is decent overall, but textures appear too sharp in most picture presets other than Movie, where they look too soft. (Image credit: Future)
  • First released: February 2024
  • Price: $899 / £899

The Dangbei Atom’s $899 / £899 list price puts it in a similar price bracket to other portable projectors such as the LG CineBeam Q and Samsung Freestyle Gen 2. Prices for the Atom have dropped to $699 / £699 since its release.

Dangbei Atom projector review: Specs

Dangbei Atom review: Design & features

Dangbei Atom with Google TV on screen

The Dangbei Atom has access to Google TV alongside other smart features such as Chromecast (Image credit: Future)
  • Sleek, portable design
  • Google TV smart platform
  • Laser DLP (ALPD)

The Dangbei Atom is a slim, compact portable projector. It measures 7.6 x 7.6 x 1.8 inches (19.5 x 19.5 x 4.75 cm) and weighs 2.8lbs (900g). The Atom is mains-powered only, with no battery option.

The 1080p-res Atom's DLP laser (ALPD - Advanced Laser Phosphor Display) light engine delivers a specified 1,200 ANSI lumens brightness. It can beam images up to 180 inches, which is impressive for a projector this small, and has both auto and manual keystone correction and focus. I found the auto focus to be very effective, but also found it best to use manual keystone correction.

The Atom’s Google TV smart platform features major streaming services including Netflix, Disney Plus and Prime Video. It has Google Voice Assistant for voice control and Chromecast for a wireless connection to phones and tablets. Physical connections include one HDMI port for video only and one USB-A port.

Both the HDR10 and HLG high dynamic range formats are supported, but only through the built-in streaming apps and not HDMI or USB. There is also support for 4K input, which is downscaled to the Atom’s native Full HD resolution. For audio, the Atom features 2 x 5W speakers.

  • Design & features: 4/5

Dangbei Atom projector review: Picture & sound quality

Danbei Atom displaying Elemental

Where the Dangbei Atom's picture succeeds most is with brighter, more colorful images, such as from movies like Elemental (pictured) (Image credit: Future)
  • Bright, colorful image
  • Picture lacks detail
  • Passably good sound

For my testing of the Atom, I used an 80-inch, 1.0 gain matte white Optoma screen. Measuring the Atom’s brightness on a 10% white window pattern, it hit 109 nits in Movie mode – a significant step-up compared to the LG CineBeam Q, which hit 60 nits in Filmmaker Mode, but lower than the JMGO N1S Pro 4K, which hit 161 nits.

The Atom’s main strength is its surprisingly bright out-of-the-box image, which served more colorful scenes well. Watching Elemental, streamed on Disney Plus in HD and HDR10, colors looked punchy, particularly in scenes where Ember created glass sculptures. In Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s throne room lightsaber fight, reds mostly looked accurate, but were slightly too vivid.

Dangbei’s projector did a solid job displaying sports. The Standard mode provided the best picture and motion handling when I watched a football game streamed from Prime Video – a welcome result as there are no motion adjustments to work with in the setup menu.

The Atom struggled with dark movies. Watching a 4K Blu-ray of The Batman revealed an acceptable balance between light and dark tones, but black levels were raised, looking more gray than black. (I measured the Atom's contrast ratio at 181:1.) Shadow detail was solid overall, with elements in clothing such as Batman’s chest plate still visible.

The Atom also struggled with textures. Throughout most viewing in Movie mode, these appeared soft, even by portable projector standards. In other picture modes, textures appeared too sharp, giving them a fake look, with few picture settings available to fix this.

The Atom’s dual 5W speakers don’t create a room-filling sound, but are solid enough considering the projector’s size. Watching the Batmobile/Penguin chase scene in The Batman, the sound was clear, and there was some impact during explosions and car crashes. However, the soundstage was narrow, and the bass was limited.

The Atom has a game mode for gaming, but that’s the only related feature. Playing Battlefield V was a perfectly fine experience, but some lag was noticeable. When I measured it, the Atom's input lag was 60.4ms, an average score for a portable projector that's not specifically designed for gaming.

  • Picture and sound quality: 3.5/5

Dangbei Atom projector review: Value

Dangbei Atom remote

The Dangbei Atom's included remote is typical for a Google TV remote. (Image credit: Future)
  • Smart features
  • Sleek design
  • Better priced rivals

Priced at $899 / £899 upon release, the Atom is nearly double the price of the Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 in the UK but doesn’t deliver twice the performance. (It's similarly priced in the US.) Even the LG CineBeam Q, a 4K portable projector, can be found for $799 / £799.

The Atom's price has since dropped to $699 / £699, which is more palatable for the smart features and performance it offers. LG's CineBeam Q and Samsung's Freestyle Gen 2 are still better value overall, but the Atom is still a decent enough portable projector.

  • Value score: 3.5/5

Should I buy the Dangbei Atom projector?

Dangbei Atom top

The Dangbei Atom can be taken anywhere thanks to its slim, light design. (Image credit: Future)

Buy it if...

You want a seriously portable projector
Thanks to its light weight and square design, the Dangbei Atom easily lends itself to on-the-go viewing.View Deal

You want a bright image
The Atom's picture thrives with bright, colorful scenes (think animation), which look great for a projector this size and price. View Deal

Don't buy it if...

You want the best value portable projector
Although priced well for its features, the Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 and LG CineBeam Q provide better bang for your buck. View Deal

You want a consistent picture
Although bright, the Atom's picture ultimately struggles, most notably with black levels and textures. View Deal

Also consider

LG CineBeam Q
The LG CineBeam Q delivers an excellent 4K resolution picture plus a comprehensive list of smart features for a portable projector. It's often priced the same or marginally higher than the Dangbei Atom, and is a better value. Read our full LG CineBeam Q review.

Samsung Freestyle Gen 2
The Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 isn't as bright as the Dangbei Atom, but it's more well-featured and its picture quality is better overall. Plus, it's much cheaper in the UK. Read our full Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 projector review.

Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro
Cheaper than the Dangbei Atom, the Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro offers a lot of the same features and better performance for less. Its not as portable or bright as the Atom, but those are the only places it falls short. Read our full Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro review.

How I tested the Dangbei Atom projector

Dangbei Atom projecting Google TV home screen

(Image credit: Future)
  • Tested with an Optoma 80-inch, 1.0 gain matte white screen
  • Tested using Blu-ray, streaming sources
  • Measurements taken using Portrait Displays' Calman calibration software

To test the Dangbei Atom, I used streaming and disc sources. Watching reference scenes, I tested the Atom's picture quality, focusing on color accuracy, black levels, brightness and contrast, and textures.

To record measurements for color and grayscale accuracy, brightness, and contrast ratio, I used a colorimeter, test pattern generator and Portrait Displays' Calman color calibration software.

The Atom was primarily tested in pitch-black conditions in TechRadar's testing room. It was also tested in varying lighting conditions to see how it would handle ambient light in other viewing situations.

I love the 27-inch Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 4K monitor, but I find its design flaws baffling
8:02 am | February 14, 2025

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Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM: ONE-MINUTE REVIEW

OLED monitors are becoming widespread, and Asus is among the first manufacturers to release a gaming monitor with the panel technology on a 27-inch 4K display. The result is essentially a smaller, slightly less powerful screen than the company’s larger ROG screens, shedding the ultrawide and curved properties that many gamers (myself included) consider unnecessary – but it’s ROG, so it can’t be that simple, can it?

What we’ve got here is an exceptional piece of technology with a bunch of old gimmicks bolted to the sides.

On the tech side, the panel is gorgeous, pulling off 4K resolution paired with a 240Hz refresh rate and offering a max brightness of 450 nits (1,000 HDR). Its selection of ports on the back is quite generous, including several USB-A ports to keep your cabling situation a bit tidier. The integrated monitor interface is also quite easy to use and provides an amazing level of depth to tailor screen performance to your needs.

On the extras side, like many of Asus’ top-end Swift monitors, you’ll find a downward-facing projector that shoots the Republic of Gamers logo onto your desk in red. This resides in the monitor stand with the lens protruding between the screen’s three feet. The feet extend out quite far from the monitor and are both huge and very over the top. It’s a signature of the ROG Swift range of monitors and it exists to be distinct.

Complementing the projector is a programmable RGB logo on the front of the screen and a larger one on the rear left of the monitor, along with some lighting around the projector housing. These lighting details I’m fine with, I have no axe to grind with RGB provided it’s not over the top, but the accumulation of all of these aesthetic extras has left me with a feeling of ‘why are we doing this?’

And this criticism manifests best when we get to pricing. Despite offering a combination of features that are new and in-demand on the market, slightly older monitors with more impressive specs (like larger screen size) can be picked up for less.

With these things in mind, while I’ll applaud Asus for offering a display with a technology arrangement previously unseen, and likely in demand from at least a subset of PC users, I’m content with the opinion that a 4K, OLED, high refresh rate monitor better appeals to a graphics and visual quality lover – and that such a user likely wouldn’t mind going a size up to 32 inches and pocketing the potential savings.

Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM: PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The ROG Swift 4K OLED 27-INCH monitor on display on a glass desk.

(Image credit: Zachariah Kelly / TechRadar)
  • How much does it cost? $1,099 / £1,098 / AU$2,099
  • When is it available? Available now
  • Where can you get it? Technology retailers in the US, UK and Australia

The ROG Swift 27-inch OLED breaks new ground by offering the gorgeous, darkness-enhancing panel technology at a high refresh rate at a 4K resolution on a screen of this size. This explains the high cost, but the price is driven higher by a combination of things.

Asus’ inclusion of RGB lighting, a unique stand and its iconic (if unnecessary) downward-facing projector add to its appeal, but its great user interface and array of ports are more deserving of praise.

Similar monitors are available from LG, Gigabyte and Alienware, often sporting larger displays at the same price, or the same size at a lower cost. This monitor’s closest competitor is the MSI MPG 272URX, starting at $799.99 / £999.99 / AU$1,799.

Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM: DESIGN

The ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM on a desk, with a keyboard and mouse in front of it

(Image credit: Zachariah Kelly / TechRadar)

Asus is awesome, not just because it always does top-quality stuff, but also because it’s always doing something interesting. In the display category, the brand has been strapping downward-facing projectors to its premium ‘Swift’ range for a long time, while incorporating a tripod-style stand with three feet extending out from the base of the stand.

This is iconically ROG and… well, getting old. The company has strapped this projector to its top-end screens for some time, all while other gaming peripheral aesthetics have matured. Competitors like Alienware and MSI now look more grown up across their entire product line-ups. Even much of the ROG range looks more charming and less gamer-y.

Even if the projector didn’t leave a poor taste in my mouth, I’d still be disappointed in the stand. It spans a far greater space across my desk than it has any right to, and its footprint limits my ability to push the display further from me without it falling off the back of the desk. Though this wouldn’t be a problem for users mounting the display elsewhere, as it’s VESA wall-mount compatible. On the default stand, it also allows a 90º pivot (allowing for a uniform portrait orientation) and 110mm height adjustment, along with 30º of swivel.

A programmable RGB light on the rear left side gives a nice illumination against the wall, and lights on the monitor stand itself look quite good when viewing the screen from the back, but many users likely won’t engage with these. The ROG logo on the front, the stand lights and the projector light can’t be changed from red, which might be disappointing to folks fond of a particular color.

In terms of interaction, hidden behind the ROG logo on the front of the monitor is a handy set of buttons: two on the left and right, and a joystick nub in the middle that's perfect for adjusting display settings.

Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM: FEATURES

The rear of the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM, showing its RGB backlighting

(Image credit: Zachariah Kelly / TechRadar)

The ROG Swift 27-inch monitor is one of the few screens of such a size operating a 4K resolution on an OLED panel – a feature in itself worthy of praise and certainly appealing to some users. It offers this combination of features with a tiny 0.03ms response time and a whopping 240Hz refresh rate, combined with a maximum brightness of 450 nits (1,000 nits HDR).

Dolby Vision HDR is also available, but I elected to disable this and switched to standard HDR, as it kept turning my display off and on again when entering different programs.

ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM Key Specs

Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160
Brightness: 250 nits full screen, 1,000 nits max HDR
Color coverage: 99%
Response time: 0.03ms
Refresh rate: 240Hz
HDR: DisplayHDR True Black400, HDR10, DolbyVision
Features: FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-Sync, KVM Switch, 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x Headphone out, 1 x USB-B upstream, 3 x USB-A downstream, 1 x USB-C (90W Power Delivery)

The screen itself is slightly glossy and the in-built monitor software gives the user quite a lot of control over its performance. A single nub behind the ROG logo on the front of the screen allows you to adjust quick settings, including superfluous things like enabling an FPS counter, a persistent crosshair or even a stopwatch or timer. This software is generally more useful for selecting your preferred HDR calibration, adjusting brightness, and tailoring the screen’s performance to your needs.

Obviously because it’s an OLED panel, there is worry of burn-in occurring, and Asus’ solution is quaint. Simply by pressing the button on the left (beside the nub) you can activate the company’s OLED Care program, which refreshes the pixels to avoid damage. The program runs for about six minutes and it’s recommended that you perform this action often to increase the longevity of your device. The monitor will remind you every eight hours or so by default to run the program, but you can disable this pop-up in the on-device settings.

The ports on offer with this display are also very accommodating. A USB-B port running to and from the monitor and your computer allows the three integrated USB-A 3.2 ports to communicate with your PC, cutting down on cable clutter. There’s also a USB-C port with 90W power delivery (great for charging a phone or even a laptop), a DisplayPort 2.1 and two HDMI 2.1 ports.

Finally, bringing the panel's main range of features back into range (4K, 240Hz), it’s worth considering this as a monitor for an already particularly dedicated enthusiast. Operating a 4K monitor at a high frame rate in most new games is going to require a fairly competent (and expensive) gaming rig, though most competitive games (think League of Legends and Valorant) that run smoothly on a broad range of computers will typically complement this monitor well – so perhaps it’s more a screen for gamers looking to compete online.

Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM: PERFORMANCE

The ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM displaying a colourful background

(Image credit: Zachariah Kelly / TechRadar)

The ROG Swift OLED 27-inch is perfect for making gorgeous games look amazing. An upgrade to an OLED screen continues to be the best way to upgrade your gaming visual experience in a single purchase – you can upgrade your computer’s internal components, sure, but the output monitor’s better handling of darkness and contrast will always be more noticeable than slightly higher graphics fidelity.

A 27-inch sized screen is fairly common among gaming PC setups, though a 4K resolution can be difficult to cater for as games become more demanding as quality scales up – though this will certainly appeal to gamers craving beautiful visuals. The panel performed exceptionally well in every game that I played, and the deep blacks were particularly welcome in games like The Headliners, Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima, where darkness is a big part of the gameplay.

TV shows look awesome too. Invincible, Severance and For All Mankind in particular looked great, with the color clarity up to scratch, but the experience would have been made better by integrated speakers. Built-in sound isn’t a top feature request for monitor shoppers but it’s nice to have when it’s there, for convenience at least.

And it’s not all about gaming – the monitor is also a more-than-capable productivity monitor, and I didn’t notice any text fringing when using Google Docs or Google Keep. Its dealing with apps in dark mode is splendid, and I liked the inclusion of a KVM switch, allowing you to quickly switch between your connected computers. The USB-A ports aren’t difficult to access in the back of the monitor, so you won’t be spending much time pulling cables and dongles out of your actual PC if you don’t want to.

Maximum brightness of 450 nits – or 1,000 nits with HDR enabled – was also notable as it’s easy to find similar monitors with slightly higher HDR brightness. Nevertheless, it’s serviceable and hardly an issue.

Should I buy the Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM?

ROG Swift 4K OLED 27-INCH: Report Card

Buy it if...

You want a high-end, 27-inch OLED monitor

A 4K resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate on an OLED panel isn’t particularly common – yet.

You like ROG aesthetics

It doesn’t get much more gamer-y than ROG, and the downward-facing projector is certainly a… choice.

DON’T BUY IT IF…

You’re looking to save money

This monitor is surrounded by alternatives that are either larger (for the same cost) or cheaper for the same size.

You can’t stand over-the-top aesthetics

The gamer projector is not for everyone, nor is all the lighting or the huge stand.

Also consider

LG 32GS95UE-B

Though it originally launched at a higher price, the LG 32GS95UE-B can be picked up for a much lower cost than the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM – with 4K, a 240Hz refresh rate and a low response time to boot, along with a 32-inch panel.

Read our full LG 32GS95UE-B review

MSI MPG 271QRX

Cheaper, though only offering a 2K resolution rather than 4K, MSI's MPG 271QRX is a much more affordable OLED solution.

Read our full MSI MPG 271QRX review

MSI MPG 272URX

Offering similar specs at a significantly lower price, this MSI monitor is a much more accessible OLED gaming solution than Asus’ offering.

HOW I TESTED THE ROG Swift 4K OLED 27-INCH

From the moment I received the ROG Swift 4K OLED 27-inch for testing, I got to work setting it up and optimizing it for gameplay and productivity tasks. I quickly assembled it and replaced my monitor with it at home, using it over a three-week period. I used it every day that I was home over this time, whether it was for watching YouTube videos, Twitch streams, TV shows or playing videogames.

Most of my time with the monitor was spent playing videogames. Marvel Rivals, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, The Headliners, Helldivers 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Car Manufacture and FlyKnight were among the games I tested the monitor with. I used the monitor with a variety of settings enabled and disabled, and used a DisplayPort connection.

Read more about how we test

[First reviewed February 2025]

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