Engadget dropped a fresh batch of reviews covering several anticipated devices. ASUS returns to the premium ultraportable fray with the ZenBook A16, aiming to fix shortcomings from last year’s A14. Senior reporter Devindra Hardawar found the A16 delivers a powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite boost, a gorgeous OLED screen, and a surprising lightness for a 16-inch Windows machine.

Apple finally addressed its high-end headphones by integrating the H2 chip into the AirPods Max 2, bringing feature parity with the AirPods Pro lineup. While the internal upgrade is welcome, the hardware design remains static, a point noted in the review. This move solidifies Apple’s current audio feature set until new earbuds arrive later in the year.

Sonos scored a necessary win with the new portable speaker, the Play, which successfully merges Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Deputy editor Nathan Ingraham suggests this flexible, great-sounding device could help the company recover from recent operational difficulties. Conversely, LG’s ambitious Sound Suite delivered immersive Dolby Atmos audio but suffered from frustrating setup and software kinks right out of the gate.

Beyond these headliners, the roundup included assessments of the DJI Avata 360 drone, various audio gear from Fender and JBL, and the Anker Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro projector. While LG’s system shows promise, early adopters should expect software ironing out, whereas the ZenBook A16 seems like a genuine success in the slim-and-powerful category.