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PowerColor Alphyn AH10 Wireless Gaming Headset Review

PowerColor, a brand well known for producing graphics cards, has branched out with the release of its first gaming headset – the Alphyn AH10. Featuring a choice of 2.4GHz wireless or 3.5mm connectivity, alongside 50mm drivers and a retractable built in mic – can the company turn its expertise to a new product category and deliver a great experience for gamers?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:29 Design
02:07 Buttons, ports and controls
02:51 Microphone
03:26 The minimalist look
03:45 Build Quality
03:58 Specs and performance
04:33 Preset EQ Modes
05:11 Sound quality
05:29 Microphone sound test
07:53 Connectivity and accessories
08:17 Battery Life and thoughts
09:13 Software
10:36 Pricing
10:54 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

  • Driver Diameter – 50 mm
  • Frequency Response – 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Impedance – 32 Ω ± 15 %
  • Sensitivity – 98 ± 3 dB
  • Battery Life – Up to 30 hours
  • Rechargeable Battery – 1500 mAh / 3.7V
  • Charging Time – ≤ 2.5 hours
  • Supply Voltage – 3.4~4.2 V
  • Current Consumption – 58 mA
  • Microphone Type-  Electret Condenser
  • Microphone Pickup Pattern – Bi-Directional
  • Microphone Frequency Response – 100 Hz – 10 kHz
  • Microphone Impedance – 2.2 KΩ
  • Microphone Sensitivity –  -44 dB
  • Connection Type – Type-C Wireless (2.4 GHz), 3.5 mm(Wired)
  • Wireless Range – 10 m
  • Approximate Weight – 326 g
  • Dimension – 240*176*90 mm
  • PC Compatible – Windows 10 or higher, 3.5 mm audio devices, USB 2.0 Port : Type-A, Type-C
  • Controls
    • Power On/Off, Microphone Mute Switch
    • Audio Profiles Switcher
    • Volume Control Knob
  • Accessories Bundle
    • Type-C Transmitter
    • Type-C to C Adaptor
    • Type-A to C Adaptor
    • Type-C to Type-A Charging Cable 1.7m
    • 3.5 mm Audio Cable 1.3m
    • Microphone Foam Cover
    •  Carry Pouch

You can buy the Alphyn AH10 Wireless Headset from Scan for £79.99 HERE.

Pros:

  • Nice design and colour scheme
  • No RGB
  • Decent Battery Life
  • Good audio output
  • Convenient retractable mic design

Cons:

  • Almost zero mic customisation
  • Very basic software
  • Voice and custom profiles can only be accessed by opening Keystone software
  • No way to tell the exact battery life remaining

KitGuru says: The Alphyn AH10 is a decent headset debut from PowerColor. However, it needs more in-depth mic customisation and more software functionality. 

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OBSBOT Tiny SE Webcam Review

The Tiny SE webcam from OBSBOT brings clever tracking features, found on some of their much more expensive models, down to a more affordable price point. Offering 1080p video capture at up to 100fps, dual ISO and a stacked 1/2.8” sensor for £109 here in the UK, is this the camera to level up your content creation game?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:33 Pricing
00:45 Tiny SE / operation / tracking
05:06 ‘Normal’ Lighting
05:41 Mic test
07:03 Software
09:33 Beauty Settings
10:31 Closing thoughts

Specifications:

  • Size & Weight
    • Size: 48.37*46.46*64.2mm / 1.91*1.83*2.5in
    • Weight: 94g / 3.32oz
  • Camera
      • Image Sensor: 1/2.8” CMOS
      • Effective Pixels: 2M
      • Aperture: f/1.8
      • FOV (D): 78° (16:9)
      • FOV (H): 71° (16:9)
      • Equivalent Focal Length: 26mm
      • Minimum Focus Distance: 10cm
      • Digital Zoom: 1-4x
      • Focus Type: AF/MF
      • HDR: Support
  • 2-axis Gimbal
    • Gimbal Installation: Non-removable
    • Controllable Range: Pan: ±140°;Tilt: 30°~ -70°
    • Mechanical Range: Pan: ±150°;Tilt: ±90°
    • Max Controllable Speed: 120°/s
  • Video Resolution:
    • MJPEG: 1920×1080@[100 60 59.94 50 30 29.97 25 24 20 15],
    • 1280×720@[120 60 59.94 50 30 29.97 25 24 20 15]
    • YUV: 640×480@[30 25 24 20 15], 640×360@[30 25 24 20 15]

You can buy the Tiny SE directly from OBSBOT for £109 HERE.

Pros:

  • Clever tracking.
  • Simple to use software.
  • Stable and smooth gimbal movement.

Cons:

  • Expensive for a 1080p webcam.
  • Gesture controls sometimes take a few tries to work.
  • Hand tracking can sometimes lose target when over ~1 metre from the camera.

KitGuru says: The Tiny SE is a decent 1080p webcam that could come in handy if you require tracking and move around a lot when using it.

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