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Compatible desk mounts for the Samsung Odyssey G7 and G9

The G7 and G9 are two of the latest curved gaming monitors released by Samsung.

If you want to mount these PC screens on your desk, whether if you want to save space or want more maneuverability, then you can check out this guide to find the best available desk mounts.

Screen Sizes

The Odyssey G7 is available in 27″ and 32″ variants. The Odyssey G9 is only available in 49″.

You can check out the model number for each screen size below.

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor: C27G75TQSNXZA
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor: LC32G75TQSNXZA
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor: LC49G95TSSNXZA

Weight without Stand

Desk mounts have a weight capacity limit. As a result, you need to know how much your curved monitor weighs.

You can find the weight, without the stand attached for each model, below.

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 15.9 pounds
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 18.1 pounds
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor: 31.1 pounds

Dimensions without Stand

Of course, you also need to make sure that you have enough room on your desk for your new monitor. If you are planning to move your G7 or G9 around, then make sure you leave some extra room in order to do so.

You can find the full measurements for the curved gaming monitors below.

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 24.2″ x 22.68″ x 12.04″
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 27.96″ x 23.41″ x 12.04″
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor: 45.18″ x 14.31″ x 11.46″

VESA Pattern

One last element you should take into account before thinking about mounting your monitor to a desk is the VESA Pattern. The specification measures the amount of space between the four mounting holes located on the back of your G7 or G9.

You can check out the VESA patterns below.

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 100 mm x 100 mm
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 100 mm x 100 mm
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor: 100 mm x 100 mm

Compatible desk mount for 27″ and 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7

For the Samsung Odyssey G7, the best option is the HUANUO Gas Spring Single Arm Monitor Desk Mount.

With this install, you will be able to extend your curved monitor all the way out to 22.4 inches. You can also adjust the height from a range of 16.9 inches to 26.3 inches. Furthermore, you can tilt up to 30 degrees upward, tilt up to 85 degrees downward, swivel up to 90 degrees to the left, swivel 90 degrees to the right and even rotate up to 360 degrees.

The HUANUO supports the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA patterns of the 27″ and 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitors. With a weight capacity of 19.8 pounds, it can easily hold the PC screens.

The clamp will take up 3.94 inches of space at the back of your desk. For installation, you can either use the C clamp (if your desk has a thickness of 0.63 inch to 2.95 inches) or grommet mounting (for desks with up to 3.93 inches in thickness).

If you are interested, you can purchase the Odyssey G7 desk mount on Amazon with the following link:

HUANUO Single Monitor Stand – Gas Spring Single Arm Monitor Desk Mount Fit 17 to 32 inch Screens, Height Adjustable VESA Bracket with Clamp, Grommet Mounting Base, Hold up to 19.8lbs(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible desk mount for 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9

If you have the Samsung Odyssey G9, then the best option is WALI’s Premium Single LCD Monitor Desk Mount Fully Adjustable Gas Spring Stand.

With this product, you will be able to tilt your big PC display up to 15 degrees upward, tilt up to 15 degrees downward, swivel up to 50 degrees to the left, swivel up to 50 degrees to the right in addition to changing the height from the range of 10.1 inches to 21.5 inches.

This desk mount supports the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA pattern of the Samsung Odyssey G9. It also has a weight limit of 66 pounds, which is more than enough to hold the weight of your computer screen.

For installation, you can use either C clamp or grommet mount. The desk thickness should be no more than 3.5 inches.

You can purchase the Odyssey G9 desk mount, if you are interested, with the following link on Amazon:

VIVO Black Ultra Wide Screen TV Desk Mount for up to 55 inch Screens | Full Motion Height Adjustable Single Television Stand (STAND-V155C)(#CommissionsEarned)

Is the Samsung TU7000 a suitable TV for the PS5, Xbox Series X and other gaming systems?

by Kevin Chen

The TU7000 Crystal 4K UHD HDR Smart is one of several TVs released by Samsung in 2020. So, how does this television fare as a gaming TV for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and other video game systems?

You can find out in this guide at Seeking Tech.

Quick Summary

The TU7000 is not a good television set if you are planning to get the most out of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X videogames. For one, the TV lacks HDMI 2.1 ports, which are required for features like 120 frames per second and variable refresh rate.

It is also very lacking when it comes to HDR peak brightness and does not support wide color gamut. As a result, HDR games will look very poor on the display.

The TU7000 is very good a reducing input lag, making it great for non-HDR games on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

For older consoles, the TV does not support composite input, so you will need a composite-to-HDMI converter. It does include a tuner for retro systems, however.

Does the TU7000 come with HDMI 2.1 ports?

The Samsung TU7000 comes with two HDMI ports. Unfortunately, none of them are version 2.1 (instead, both are 2.0). As a result, the TV won’t be able to take advantage of features such as 120 frames per second and variable refresh rate on supported PS5 and Xbox Series X videogames.

TU7000’s HDR Capabilities

The Samsung TU7000 Crystal TV supports HDR and HDR10+ contents. It is not compatible with Dolby Vision. It also does not use a wide color gamut.

In terms of brightness, the TU7000 has very poor performance. According to tests done by RTINGS.com, the television set can only reach 248 nits at HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness, 267 nits at HDR Peak 100% Window and 267 nits at HDR Sustained 100% Window. You can find the full RTINGS HDR test results for the TU7000 below:

HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness: 248 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window: 139 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window: 271 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window: 269 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window: 268 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window: 267 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window: 138 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window: 270 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window: 268 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window: 267 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window: 267 cd/m²
HDR ABL: 0.046

TU7000’s Input Lag

Fortunately, the Samsung TU7000 Crystal 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV does have great input lag reduction. According to RTINGS, the latency is just 10.2 ms at 1080p/60Hz, 10.0 ms at 1440p/60Hz, 10.3 ms at 4K/60Hz and 10.4 ms at 4K/60Hz/HDR when game mode is enabled.

For playing PC games, the lag is 10.2 ms at 4K/60Hz/4:4:4. The television does not support AMD’s FreeSync or NVIDIA’s G-Sync.

You can take a look at RTINGS input lag test results for the TU7000 below:

1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.2 ms
1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 34.5 ms
1440p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.0 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.3 ms
4K resolution, 60 Hz refresh rate and 10 bit HDR (Game Mode Enabled): 10.4 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 17.5 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (With Interpolation): 34.2 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz at 4:4:4: 10.3 ms

Is the TU7000 good for PS5 and Xbox Series X?

The Samsung TU7000 is a poor choice for playing PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X video games. Not only does it lack any HDMI 2.1 ports, the TV also has very poor high dynamic range peak brightness.

If you want to stay within the Samsung brand and still want to get the most of the two next-generation consoles, we recommend getting the Samsung QLED Q90T instead.

Is the TU7000 good for Switch, PS4, and Xbox One?

The Samsung TU7000 television is a good budget set for older HDMI consoles, which includes the Wii U, Switch, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

As we stated above, the TV’s poor HDR performance means that HDR-enabled games on the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S and Xbox One X will look poor. So we recommend looking elsewhere if you want to play video games with HDR.

Legacy Consoles Support

The Samsung TU7000 Crystal 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV Series does not come with any composite inputs. As a result, you won’t be able to directly consoles that uses the red, white and yellow plugs unless you have a composite-to-HDMI converter. These systems includes the Ps1, PS2, Nintendo 64, Gamecube and Xbox.

Samsung did include a cable/antenna tuner for the TU7000. So you can directly connect retro consoles like the NES, Super NES and Sega Genesis.

Samsung Odyssey G7 and G9 wall mount compatibility guide

by Kevin Chen

Samsung recently released three new curved gaming monitors with the 27″ Odyssey G7, 32″ Odyssey G7 and 49″ Odyssey G9.

If you want to mount these computer screens on the wall, you can follow this compatibility guide at Seeking Tech to find the most suitable wall mounts.

Screen Size

The Samsung Odyssey G7 is available in two screen sizes while the Samsung Odyssey G9 only comes in one screen size.

You can take a look at the available options, as well as the respective model numbers, below.

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor (LC27G75TQSNXZA)
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor (LC32G75TQSNXZA)
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor (LC49G95TSSNXZA)

Dimensions without Stand

Before thinking about mounting your PC screen to the wall, you first have to make sure you have enough room to do so. If you are planning to tilt, swivel and/or extend the G7 or G9, then you have to make sure to provide the extra space to accommodate these movements.

You can find the dimensions, without the stand, of each display below:

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 24.2″ x 22.68″ x 12.04″
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 27.96″ x 23.41″ x 12.04″
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9: 45.18″ x 14.31″ x 11.46″

Weight without Stand

Weight is also another important factor as you need to make sure that the mounting bracket is strong enough to hold the monitors.

You can take a look at the weight specifications, without the stand, below:

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 15.9 lbs.
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 18.1 lbs.
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9: 31.1 lbs.

VESA Pattern

A VESA pattern is the standard spacing between the four mounting holes located at the back of the G7 and G9. You need this information as not all mounts support all VESA patterns.

You can take a look at the VESA spacing all three new Samsung computer monitors below:

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 100 mm x 100 mm
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 100 mm x 100 mm
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9: 100 mm x 100 mm

Compatible fixed wall mount

If you like your game monitor to stay firmly in place, when we recommend getting Mounting Dream’s Fixed TV Mount.

With it installed, your curved screen will be just 1.1″ from the wall.

The bracket is compatible with the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA pattern of the 27″ Samsung Odyssey G7, 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 and 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9. The weight limit is 100 pounds, so it can easily hold the heaviest display.

You can install the Mounting Dream Fixed TV Mount on a brick wall, concert wall and wooden studs. For studs, you need spacing of 16 inches or 24 inches.

The product comes with an one-piece wall plate design as well as all the necessary hardware, including a bubble level tool. You can also request the tools needed to install on a concrete wall.

If you are interested, you can purchase the fixed mounting bracket on Amazon with the following link:

Mounting Dream Fixed TV Mount(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible tilting wall mount

If you prefer to install your G7 or G9 PC monitor higher up on the wall and/or want to prevent any potential screen glares, then you should get a mount that is capable of tilting. In this case, we suggest getting VideoSecu Mounts’ Tilt TV Wall Mount Bracket.

With it install, you will be able to tilt your display forward at up to 10 degrees.

The bracket supports the VESA patterns of the Samsung Odyssey displays. The weight limit is 132 pounds, so it is easily strong enough to hold all three curved monitors.

The product includes all the mounting hardware, including a bonus magnetic bubble level tool, needed for installation. You will also get a 6-feet HDMI cable.

You can purchase the tilting mount, if you are interested, from Amazon via the following link:

VideoSecu Mounts Tilt TV Wall Mount Bracket(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible full motion articulating wall mount

If you want more mobile options, then we recommend taking a look at Amazon Basics’ Heavy-Duty Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount.

When installed, your Odyssey G7 or Odyssey G9 can be extended up to 16.3 inches from the wall, titled up to 10 degrees forward, tilted up to 5 degrees backwards, swiveled up to 180 degrees to the left and swiveled up to 180 degrees to the right.

The mount is compatible with the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA spacing of the 27″ and 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitors as well as the 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor. With a weight limit of 80 pounds, the bracket can easily hold the heaviest screen in this group as well.

For installation, the product includes adapter, mounting hardware, bubble level tool as well as a wall mounting template.

You can purchase the articulating mount, if you are interested, with the following link on Amazon:

AmazonBasics Heavy-Duty Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount(#CommissionsEarned)

You can also take a look at our desk mount guide for the G7 and G9 with this article.

What’s the difference between the TP-Link Deco M4 and Deco S4?

by Kevin Chen

The Deco S4 is a new version of TP-Link’s Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System. So, how does the new model stack up against the older Deco M4?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The main differences between the TP-Link Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems is that the newer Deco S4 is more compact in size in addition to adding support CE transmit power.

Otherwise, the S4 and M4 are identical in specs and features.

Deco M4 vs. Deco S4 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the M4 and S4 below.

	TP-Link Deco M4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 3-Pack	TP-Link Deco S4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 3-Pack
Dimensions	Φ3.6 in. x 7.5 in. (or Φ90.7 mm x 190 mm)	Φ3.6 in. x 6.4 in. (or Φ90.7 mm x 162.3 mm)
What's in the Box	3x Deco M4 Units 1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable 3x Power Adapters 1x Quick Installation Guide	3x Deco S4 Units 1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable 3x Power Adapters 1x Quick Installation Guide
Coverage	Up to 5,500 sq. ft.	Up to 5,500 sq. ft.
Number of Devices	Up to 100	Up to 100
Processor	Qualcomm CPU	Qualcomm CPU
Interfaces	2x WAN/LAN Auto-Sensing Gigabit Ethernet Ports Per Deco Unit (6x Total)	2x WAN/LAN Auto-Sensing Gigabit Ethernet Ports Per Deco Unit (6x Total)
Buttons	Reset	Reset
External Power Supply	12 V/1.2 A	12 V/1.5 A
Antenna Type	2x Internal Dual-Band Antennas Per Deco Unit (6x Total)	2x Internal Dual-Band Antennas Per Deco Unit (6x Total)
Wi-Fi Frequency	2.4 GHz 5 GHz	2.4 GHz 5 GHz
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a 5 GHz	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a 5 GHz
Signal Rate	300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz 867 Mbps on 5 GHz	300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
Transmit Power	FCC: <30 dBm	FCC: <30 dBm CE: <20 dBm (2.4 GHz) and <23 dBm (5 GHz)
Wireless Security	WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK	WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK
Advanced Wireless Functions	Access Point Mode Guest Network Optional Ethernet Backhaul Router Mode	Access Point Mode Guest Network Optional Ethernet Backhaul Router Mode
TP-Link Mesh Technology	AP Steering Auto Path Selection Band Steering Beamforming MU-MIMO Self-Healing	AP Steering Auto Path Selection Band Steering Beamforming MU-MIMO Self-Healing
Quality of Service	WMM	WMM
IPv6 Support?	Yes	Yes
WAN Types	Dynamic IP L2TP Static IP PPPoE PPTP	Dynamic IP L2TP Static IP PPPoE PPTP
Management Systems	Local Management Remote Management	Local Management Remote Management
DHCP	Client Server	Client Server
Port Forwarding Support?	Yes	Yes
Access Control	Blacklist	Blacklist
Firewall Security	SPI Firewall	SPI Firewall
Protocols	IPv4 IPv6	IPv4 IPv6
Advanced Software Features	Parental Controls Quality of Service	Parental Controls Quality of Service
Advanced Software Functions	Monthly Reports Auto FW Update Expand Wi-Fi By Adding More Deco Units	Monthly Reports Auto FW Update Expand Wi-Fi By Adding More Deco Units
Guest Network	1x 2.4 GHz Guest Network 1x 5 GHz Guest Network	1x 2.4 GHz Guest Network 1x 5 GHz Guest Network
Beamforming Support?	Yes	Yes
APP	Deco App	Deco App
Smartphone and Tablet Requirements	Android 4.4 or later iOS 9.0 or later	Android 4.4 or later iOS 9.0 or later
Certifications	BSMI CE FCC IC IDA JPA JRF KC NCC RCM RoHS VCCI	BSMI CE FCC IC IDA JPA JRF KC NCC RCM RoHS VCCI
Operating and Storage Conditions	Operating Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉) Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing Storage Temperature: -40℃ to 70℃ (-40℉ to 158℉) Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing	Operating Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉) Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing Storage Temperature: -40℃ to 70℃ (-40℉ to 158℉) Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Dimensions

The S4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is a little bit more than a inch shorter than the M4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.

You can find the exact measurements for both below:

Φ3.6 in. x 7.5 in. (or Φ90.7 mm x 190 mm)
Φ3.6 in. x 6.4 in. (or Φ90.7 mm x 162.3 mm)

What’s in the Box

Aside from the main WiFi units, both product also includes a RJ45 Ethernet cable, quick installation guide as well as power adapters.

You can take a look at the contents included in each packaging below:

TP-Link Deco M4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 3-Pack:

3x Deco M4 Units
1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
3x Power Adapters
1x Quick Installation Guide

TP-Link Deco S4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 3-Pack:

3x Deco S4 Units
1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
3x Power Adapters
1x Quick Installation Guide

Coverage

Both devices can provide up to 5,500 sq. ft. of Wi Fi coverage.

Number of Devices

You can also connect to up to 100 compatible devices at the same time to the M4 and S4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems.

Processor

The TP Link M4 and S4 uses the Qualcomm CPU as the processor.

Interfaces

Both products also includes two WAN/LAN auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet ports per Deco unit. So, you will get six total in a three-pack.

Buttons

The only button included in the two devices is a reset button located on the underside.

External Power Supply

You can check out the external power supply include for each Wi-Fi Mesh Wi-Fi System below.

TP-Link Deco M4: 12 V/1.2 A
TP-Link Deco S4: 12 V/1.5 A

Antenna Type

Both also come with two internal dual-band antennas per Deco unit, which makes it six in total in the three-pack.

Wi-Fi Frequency

The TP-Link Deco M4 and TP-Link Deco S4 feature the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless frequency.

Wireless Standards

The two are also compatible with the following Wi-Fi standards:

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a 5 GHz

Signal Rate

The signal rates are identical as well:

300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
867 Mbps on 5 GHz

Transmit Power

With the new Deco S4, TP-Link added support for CE transmit power.

You can take a look at the specifications below:

Deco M4:

FCC: <30 dBm

Deco S4:

FCC: <30 dBm
CE: <20 dBm (2.4 GHz) and <23 dBm (5 GHz)

Wireless Security

Both wireless systems use the following security protections:

WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK

Advanced Wireless Functions

The two also have identical advanced wireless functions, including Access Point Mode, Guest Network, Optional Ethernet Backhaul and Router Mode.

TP-Link Mesh Technology

The TP-Link Deco M4 and S4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems also utilize the following mesh tech:

AP Steering
Auto Path Selection
Band Steering
Beamforming
MU-MIMO
Self-Healing

Quality of Service

When it come to Quality of Service (or QoS), both devices use Wi-Fi Multimedia (or WMM).

IPv6

The M4 and S4 also support IPv6.

WAN Types

The following WAN types are supported in both products:

Dynamic IP
L2TP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP

Management Systems

Furthermore, both products support the following management systems:

Local Management
Remote Management

DHCP

The two also use Client and Server DHCP.

Port Forwarding

Moreover, both products support port forwarding.

Access Control

In terms of access control, you will be able to use the blacklist feature.

Firewall Security

The two Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems use a SPI Firewall.

Protocols

Both also utilize the IPv4 protocol as well as the aforementioned IPv6 protocol.

Advanced Software Features

The advanced software features for the two products include Parental Controls as well as the aforementioned Quality of Service.

Advanced Software Functions

Both also have the following advanced software functions:

Monthly Reports
Auto FW Update
Expand Wi-Fi by adding more Deco units

Guest Network

With the TP-Link M4 and S4, you will be able to set up a quest network in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Beamforming

The Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems feature beamforming.

APP

Both products also support Deco App for easy setup.

Smartphone and Tablet Requirements

The smartphone and/or tablet requirements are the same as you need the following:

Android 4.4 or later
iOS 9.0 or later

Certifications

The two hardware have the same certifications:

BSMI
CE
FCC
IC
IDA
JPA
JRF
KC
NCC
RCM
RoHS
VCCI

Operating and Storage Conditions

The operating and storage conditions are also identical:

Operating Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -40℃ to 70℃ (-40℉ to 158℉)
Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing

Resources:

Samsung Q80T wall mount specs

by Kevin Chen

The Q80T is a new 2020 television series from Samsung.

If you have the TV and want to install it on your wall, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to find the most suitable Samsung Q80T TV wall mounts.

Screen Size

The Samsung QLED Q80T TV Series comes in five different screen sizes. You can find the model number for each size below.

49-inch: Model Number QN49Q80TAFXZC
55-inch: Model Number QN55Q80TAFXZC
65-inch: Model Number QN65Q80TAFXZC
75-inch: Model Number QN75Q80TAFXZC
85-inch: Model Number QN85Q80TAFXZC

When picking a suitable wall mount, you have to take into account the Q80T TV’s weight (so the mount will be able to hold it), dimensions (so that you have enough room on your wall) and VESA pattern (so that the TV will fit the mounting holes of the mount). You can check the weight, dimensions and VESA pattern specs for all screen sizes below.

Weight without Stand

49″ Q80T TV: 28.9 lbs
55″ Q80T TV: 39.5 lbs
65″ Q80T TV: 53.1 lbs
75″ Q80T TV: 75.8 lbs
85″ Q80T TV: 95.5 lbs

Dimensions without Stand

49″ Q80T TV: 43.1″ x 25″ x 2.2″
55″ Q80T TV: 48.3″ x 27.8″ x 2.1″
65″ Q80T TV: 56.9″ x 32.7″ x 2.1″
75″ Q80T TV: 65.8″ x 37.7″ x 2.1″
85″ Q80T TV: 74.5″ x 42.6″ x 2.2″

VESA Patterns

49″ Q80T TV: 200 mm x 200 mm
55″ Q80T TV: 200 mm x 200 mm
65″ Q80T TV: 400 mm x 300 mm
75″ Q80T TV: 400 mm x 400 mm
85″ Q80T TV: 600 mm x 400 mm

VESA Mounting Pattern (example from different TV).

Compatible low profile fixed wall mount

If you want a simple, immovable mount that won’t cause your Q80T to stick out too much, then we recommend picking up the VIVO Black Extra Large Heavy Duty TV Wall Mount Bracket. When installed, your television set will sit just 1.25″ from the wall. It is also designed to allow for more airflow to stop the TV from potentially overheating.

The mounting bracket supports the 200 mm x 200 mm VESA pattern of the 49″ and 55″, 400 mm x 300 mm VESA pattern of the 65″, 400 mm x 400 mm VESA pattern of the 75″ in addition to the 600 mm x 400 mm VESA pattern of the 85″ of the Samsung Q80T series. The maximum weight capacity is 165 pounds, so it should be more than sturdy enough for the heaviest television in the series.

For installation, all the necessary hardware, including a level tool, are included with the package of the VIVO Extra Large Heavy Duty Wall Mount.

If you are interested, you can purchase the product on Amazon with the following link:

VIVO Black Extra Large Heavy Duty TV Wall Mount Bracket(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible tilting wall mount

You might want to consider having the ability to tilt your Q80T as well. Tilting will change the viewing angle, which is helpful at preventing glare especially if you are planning to mount your television very high on your wall.

If you are interested in doing so, we recommend getting the Sanus VLT6 Advanced Tilt Premium TV Wall Mount. By installing the Q80T onto it, you will be able to extend your television outwards by 5.7″. As a result, you have plenty of room to tilt the TV.

The Sanus Advanced Mounting Bracket is compatible with the VESA patterns of the 49″, 55″, 65″, 75″ and 85″ Samsung Q80T TVs. Its weight limit is 150 pounds, so it can comfortably hold any of the screen size in the series.

When it comes to installation, the VLT6 uses an open wall plate design to give you easy access to the back of the television set. You can also easily adjust the TV post installation to make it look more centered and balanced. Last but not least, the mounting bracket will also let you padlock your TV to prevent theft.

If you are interested, you can buy the product on Amazon with the following link:

Sanus VLT6 Advanced Tilt Premium TV Wall Mount(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible full motion articulating wall mount

If you want maximum flexibility for the Samsung QLED Q80T TV, then the best option is the PERLESMITH Full Motion TV Wall Mount Bracket. When installed, your television can be tiled forward by 15 degrees or backwards by 5 degrees. The TV can also be extended from 3.07 inches to all the way up to 32.62 inches, giving you plenty of room to swivel your set 60 degrees to the left or right.

The PERLESMITH Full Motion Wall Mount supports all of the Q80T’s VESA patterns. It can also hold televisions that weigh up to 165 pounds.

The product comes with all the hardware needed to install the mounting bracket. You can either mount it on a concrete wall or wooden studs. For the studs, you will need spacing of 16 inches, 18 inches or 24 inches. You can also adjust the TV after installation if it looked a little crooked.

You can purchase the product, if you are interested, on Amazon with the following link:

PERLESMITH Full Motion TV Wall Mount Bracket(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s the difference between Crucial P1, P2 and P5?

by Kevin Chen

The P5 is the latest version of Crucial’s NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive series. So, how does the new product stack up against the older P1 and P2 versions?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the three SSDs.

Quick Summary

The newer Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD is substantially faster than the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD when it comes to sequential read and write speeds.

Not to mention that the P5 is also a lot more durable than the older solid state drives with much higher Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) and TWB (Terabytes Written).

Needless to say, the Crucial P5 is the best option out of the group.

Crucial P1 vs. P2 vs. P5 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the three internal SSDs below.

	Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD	Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD	Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD
What's in the Box	P1 NVMe M.2 SSD Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software Installation instructions	P2 NVMe M.2 SSD Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide	P5 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Crucial Storage Executive Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide
Capacity	500 GB: Model Number CT500P1SSD8 1 TB: Model Number CT1000P1SSD8 2 TB: Model Number CT2000P1SSD8	250 GB: Model Number CT250P2SSD8 500 GB: Model Number CT500P2SSD8 1 TB: Model Number CT1000P2SSD8 2 TB: Model Number CT2000P2SSD8	250 GB: Model Number CT250P5SSD8 500 GB: Model Number CT500P5SSD8 1 TB: Model Number CT1000P5SSD8 2 TB: Model Number CT2000P5SSD8
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	500 GB SSD: 1900 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 2000 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 2000 MB per second	250 GB SSD: 2100 MB per second 500 GB SSD: 2300 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 2400 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 2400 MB per second	250 GB SSD: 3400 MB per second 500 GB SSD: 3400 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 3400 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 3400 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	500 GB SSD: 950 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 1700 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 1700 MB per second	250 GB SSD: 1150 MB per second 500 GB SSD: 940 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 1800 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 1900 MB per second	250 GB SSD: 1400 MB per second 500 GB SSD: 3000 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 3000 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 3000 MB per second
Mean Time to Failure	1.5 million hours	1.5 million hours	1.8 million hours
Terabytes Written	500 GB SSD: 100 TB 1 TB SSD: 200 TB 2 TB SSD: 400 TB	250 GB SSD: 150 TB 500 GB SSD: 150 TB 1 TB SSD: 300 TB 2 TB SSD: 600 TB	250 GB SSD: 150 TB 500 GB SSD: 300 TB 1 TB SSD: 600 TB 2 TB SSD: 1200 TB
Data Transfer Software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)	0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)	0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)
Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

When compared to the other two products, the newer Crucial P5 comes with the Crucial Storage Executive, a SSD management program.

You can take a look at what’s included in each box below:

Crucial P1:

P1 NVMe M.2 Solid State Dtive
Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Installation instructions

Crucial P2:

P2 NVMe M.2 Solid State Dtive
Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide

Crucial P5:

P5 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
Crucial Storage Executive
Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide

Capacity

The P2 and P5 offer the most variety when it comes to size options as you can pick between 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB. With the P1, your choices are between 500 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB.

You can check out a list of the size options, as well as the respective model numbers, below:

500 GB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT500P1SSD8
1 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT1000P1SSD8
2 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT2000P1SSD8

250 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT250P2SSD8
500 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT500P2SSD8
1 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT1000P2SSD8
2 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT2000P2SSD8

250 GB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT250P5SSD8
500 GB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT500P5SSD8
1 TB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT1000P5SSD8
2 TB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT2000P5SSD8

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

At 3400 MB per second, the Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD has a much faster maximum sequential read speed when compared to the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD (which tops out at 2000 MB per second) and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD (which has a max of 2400 MB per second).

In some cases, the read speeds depend on the model number. You can find the complete list of maximum sequential read speeds below:

500 GB P1: 1900 MB per second
1 TB P1: 2000 MB per second
2 TB P1: 2000 MB per second

250 GB P2: 2100 MB per second
500 GB P2: 2300 MB per second
1 TB P2: 2400 MB per second
2 TB P2: 2400 MB per second

250 GB P5: 3400 MB per second
500 GB P5: 3400 MB per second
1 TB P5: 3400 MB per second
2 TB P5: 3400 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

At up to 3000 MB per second when it comes to maximum sequential write speed, the Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive also has a major advantage over the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (which has a maximum of 1700 MB per second) and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (topping out at 1900 MB per second).

You can check out the full list of sequential write speeds below:

500 GB P1: 950 MB per second
1 TB P1: 1700 MB per second
2 TB P1: 1700 MB per second

250 GB P2: 1150 MB per second
500 GB P2: 940 MB per second
1 TB P2: 1800 MB per second
2 TB P2: 1900 MB per second

250 GB P5: 1400 MB per second
500 GB P5: 3000 MB per second
1 TB P5: 3000 MB per second
2 TB P5: 3000 MB per second

Mean Time to Failure

The mean time to failure (or MTTF) measures the average length a solid state drive is expected to last in between hardware failures.

The Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD is the best out of this group with a MTTF of 1.8 million hours.

In comparison, both the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD have a MTTF of 1.5 million hours.

Terabytes Written

Another durability metric is terabytes written (or TBW), which measures how much data can be written on the SSD before the drive is likely to fail.

The Crucial P5 is once again the big winner when you compared it to similar size options of the Crucial P1 and Crucial P2.

The TBW is based on specific models. You can find the specs for each below:

500 GB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: 100 TB
1 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: 200 TB
2 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: 400 TB

250 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 150 TB
500 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 150 TB
1 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 300 TB
2 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 600 TB

250 GB P5: 150 TB
500 GB P5: 300 TB
1 TB P5: 600 TB
2 TB P5: 1200 TB

Data Transfer Software

All three products use the Acronis True Image for Crucial to transfer data.

Operating Temperature

The solid state drives have an operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)

Warranty

The three products come with a 5-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between Harman Kardon Studio 2 and Aura Studio 3?

by Kevin Chen

The Aura Studio 3 is a new Bluetooth speaker system from Harman Kardon. So, how does this new model compare against the older Aura Studio 2?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two wireless speakers.

Quick Summary

The third generation Harman Kardon Aura Studio has a wider range of frequency response as its subwoofer can produce a lower bass sound when compared to the second generation speaker system.

Otherwise, the two wireless speakers are nearly identical when it comes to specs.

If you want the best sound quality, we definitely recommend getting the newer Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 over the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2.

Aura Studio 2 vs. Aura Studio 3 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two Bluetooth speaker systems below.

	Aura Studio 2	Aura Studio 3
What's in the Box	1x Aura Studio 2 Speaker 1x Regional Power Cord 1x Quick-Start Guide 1x Safety & Warranty Sheet	1x Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 1x Power Cable 1x Quick Start Guide 1x Safety Sheet 1x Warranty Card
Transducers	1x 112 mm Woofer 6x 40mm Tweeters	1x 130 mm Subwoofer 6x 40 mm Mid-High Ranges
Frequency Response	50 Hz to 20 kHz	45 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	Woofer: 80 dB at 30 W Tweeter: 80 dB at 15 W	Subwoofer: 80 dB at 100 W Mid-High Range: 80 dB at 15 W
Bluetooth Transmitter Power	0 dBm to 10 dBm	0 dBm to 9 dBm
Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range	2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz	2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
Bluetooth Transmitter Modulation	π/4 DQPSK 8DPSK FSK	π/4 DQPSK 8DPSK FSK
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the main speaker unit, both products come with a power cable, as well as quick start guide, safety sheet and warranty documentation.

You can take a look at the contents included in each packaging below:

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker System:

1x Aura Studio 2 Speaker
1x Regional Power Cord
1x Quick-Start Guide
1x Safety & Warranty Sheet

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth Speaker System:

1x Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3
1x Power Cable
1x Quick Start Guide
1x Safety Sheet
1x Warranty Card

Transducers

The Aura Studio 2 uses a combination of one 112 mm Woofer in addition to six 40mm Tweeters.

The Aura Studio 3 uses a combo of one 130 mm Subwoofer along with six 40 mm Mid-High Ranges.

You can find the full breakdown below:

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2:

1x 112 mm Woofer
6x 40mm Tweeters

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3:

1x 130 mm Subwoofer
6x 40 mm Mid-High Ranges

Frequency Response

The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth Speaker System has a wider range of frequency response as it can reach a lower bass level when compared to the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker System.

You can take a look at the ranges below:

Aura Studio 2: 50 Hz to 20 kHz
Aura Studio 3: 45 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

The Signal-to-Noise Ratio (or SNR for short) measures how much noise is outputted from the wireless speaker relative to the signal level. The higher the dB, the better the sound.

In this case, the Woofer and Tweeters of the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker System as well as the Subwoofer and Mid-High Ranges of the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth Speaker System all have a SNR of 80 dB.

You can find the complete breakdown below:

Aura Studio 2:

Woofer: 80 dB at 30 W
Tweeter: 80 dB at 15 W

Aura Studio 3:

Subwoofer: 80 dB at 100 W
Mid-High Range: 80 dB at 15 W

Bluetooth Transmitter Power

The second generation of the speaker has a slightly higher Bluetooth transmitter power when compared to the new third generation hardware:

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2: 0 dBm to 10 dBm
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3: 0 dBm to 9 dBm

Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range

Both the 2nd and 3rd gen Aura Studios use the same Bluetooth transmitter frequency range of 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz.

Bluetooth Transmitter Modulation

The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker System and Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth Speaker System also have the same Bluetooth transmitter modulations.

You can find the full list below:

π/4 DQPSK
8DPSK
FSK

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What’s the difference between the Logitech M500 and Logitech M500s?

by Kevin Chen

Logitech recently released the Logitech M500s. So, how does the new computer mouse stack up against the older Logitech M500?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse has the advantage when it comes to mouse sensitivity as you can set DPI from 400 to 4,000. In comparison, the Logitech M500 Corded Mouse is limited to 1,000 DPI.

The older M500 does have the advantage in regards to warranty, as it includes a 3-year limited hardware warranty as opposed to M500s, which comes with just a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Otherwise, the two computer mouse have the same specs and features.

M500 vs. M500s Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two wired mouses below.

	Logitech M500 Corded Mouse	Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse
What's in the Box	M500 Corded Mouse Quick-Start Guide	M500s Advanced Corded Mouse User Documentation
Dimensions	126 mm x 69 mm x 42 mm	126 mm x 69 mm x 42 mm
Weight	5.08 oz (or 144 g)	5.08 oz (or 144 g)
Cable Length	7.1 inches (or 18 cm)	7.1 inches (or 18 cm)
Tracking Technology	Invisible Laser	High Precision Optical Sensor
Sensor Resolution	1000 DPI	400 DPI to 4000 DPI
Number of Buttons	7	7
Scroll Wheel?	Yes	Yes
Tilt Scroll Function?	Yes	Yes
Operating System Requirements	Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.4 (or later) Chrome OS	Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.12 (or later) Chrome OS Linux Kernel 2.6+
Warranty	3-year limited hardware warranty	1-year limited hardware warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Aside from the main unit, both products come with documents.

You can take a look at what’s included in the package for the two PC mouse below:

Logitech M500 Corded Mouse:

M500 Corded Mouse
Quick-start guide

Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse:

M500s Advanced Corded Mouse
User documentation

Dimensions

The Logitech M500 Corded Mouse and Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse are identical in size.

You can find the full measurements below:

126 mm x 69 mm x 42 mm

Weight

The two PC mouse also weigh the same.

You can take a look at the weight specs below:

5.08 oz (or 144 g)

Cable Length

The cable lengths are also identical as you can expect both to be around 7.1 inches (or 18 cm) long.

Tracking Technology

The Logitech M500 Corded Mouse utilize an invisible laser for tracking.

The Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse uses a high precision optical sensor for tracking.

Sensor Resolution

The sensor resolution is measured with DPI, or Dots Per Inch. In other words, DPI determines how much distance the mouse pointer will cover on your computer screen for every inch you move your mouse.

The M500 Corded Mouse has a DPI of 1000, which means that the pointer should move 1000 pixels for every inch of mouse movement.

The Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse can be customized with DPI settings of 400 to all the way up to 4000.

Number of Buttons

Both PC mouse also come with 7 buttons, giving you quick access to certain functions on one hand.

Scroll Wheel

The M500 and M500s are equipped with a scroll wheel as well, which is helpful for navigating web pages and other documents that are too long to fit on your computer screen.

Tilt Scroll Function

Both products also come with title scroll, which allows you to scroll left to right and vice verse in addition to being able to move up and down.

Operating System Requirements

The Logitech M500 Corded Mouse is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.4 (or later) and Chrome OS.

The Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse is compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.12 (or later), Chrome OS and Linux Kernel 2.6+.

Warranty

The M500 Corded Mouse comes with a 3-year limited hardware warranty while the newer Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse only includes a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

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HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 vs. HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 vs. HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1

by Kevin Chen

If you are looking for a compact sheet-feed scanner for your home and/or business, then you should check out the HP ScanJet Pro. This guide will compare the 2000 s2, 3000 s4 and N4000 snw1 models so that you can determine which one of these will best fit your needs.

Quick Summary

The HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 Sheet-Feed Scanner has the most connectivity and customization options when compared to the other products.

If you are planning to connect to your scanner over Wi-Fi and/or Ethernet cable, then the N4000 snw1 is the best option. The included LCD screen is also useful for quickly sending scanned files to different locations.

If you are only planning to connect your scanner through USB, then you might want to get the more affordable HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 instead as it has the same scanning speed performance as the aforementioned HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1.

Although the slowest, the HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 Sheet-Feed Scanner is also the most affordable option if you don’t mind sacrificing a little on performance.

2000 s2 vs. 3000 s4 vs. N4000 snw1 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2, HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 and HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 below.

	HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2	HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4	HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1
What's in the Box	HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 Scanner Engine Power Adapter Power Cord USB Cable Install Guide Flyers	HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 Scanner Engine Power Adapter Power Cord USB Cable Install Guide Flyers	HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 Scanner Engine Power Adapter Power Cord USB Cable Install Guide Flyers
Page Scan Speed (Color, Single-Pass 2-Sided)	35 pages per minute	40 pages per minute	40 pages per minute
Image Scan Speed (Color, Single-Pass 2-Sided)	60 images per minute	80 images per minute	80 images per minute
Daily Scanning Volume	Up to 3,500 pages	Up to 4,000 pages	Up to 4,000 pages
Auto Document Feeder	Up to 50 pages	Up to 50 pages	Up to 50 pages
Scannable Media Types	Bank Checks Business Cards Carbonless Forms Cut Sheet Paper Freight Bills Pre-Punched Paper Previously Stapled Media with Staple Removed Plastic Cards (up to 1.24mm) Printed Paper (Laser and Ink)	Bank Checks Business Cards Carbonless Forms Cut Sheet Paper Freight Bills Pre-Punched Paper Previously Stapled Media with Staple Removed Plastic Cards (up to 1.24mm) Printed Paper (Laser and Ink)	Bank Checks Business Cards Carbonless Forms Cut Sheet Paper Freight Bills Pre-Punched Paper Previously Stapled Media with Staple Removed Plastic Cards (up to 1.24mm) Printed Paper (Laser and Ink)
Scan Resolution	Up to 1,200-dpi resolution	Up to 1,200-dpi resolution	Up to 1,200-dpi resolution
Controls	Power Scan Cancel	Power Scan Cancel	Power Home Return
Touch Screen	N/A	N/A	Send scanned files to the computer, email or network folder Set up reserved jobs, Wi-Fi direct and more
Connectivity	USB 3.0	USB 3.0	USB 3.0 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Drivers	Toolkit Without An Informative Name Image and Scanner Interface Specification	Toolkit Without An Informative Name Image and Scanner Interface Specification	Toolkit Without An Informative Name Image and Scanner Interface Specification
Built-in OCR Support?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warranty	1-year bench limited warranty with phone and online support included	1-year bench limited warranty with phone and online support included	1-year bench limited warranty with phone and online support included
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Aside from the scanners, the three products come with the same contents.

You will get the following:

Scanner Engine
Power Adapter
Power Cord
USB Cable
Install Guide
Flyers

Page Scan Speed (Color, Single-Pass 2-Sided)

The 3000 s4 and N4000 snw1 are tie for the fastest when it comes to scanning double-sided color pages in a single pass. Although the 2000 s2 comes in last, the difference is actually quite small.

You can take a look at the statistics below:

HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2: 35 pages per minute
HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4: 40 pages per minute
HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1: 40 pages per minute

Image Scan Speed (Color, Single-Pass 2-Sided)

The HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 and HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 are also identical in speed when it comes to scanning double-sided color images in a single pass. The HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 is 25 percent slower than the other two models in this versus guide.

You can check out the stats below:

HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2: 60 images per minute
HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4: 80 images per minute
HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1: 80 images per minute

Daily Scanning Volume

The 2000 s2 has a daily scanning volume of up to 3,500 pages. Both the 3000 s4 and N4000 snw1 have a daily scanning volume of up to 4,000 each.

Auto Document Feeder

All three of the sheet-fed scanner come equipped with a 50-page automatic document feeder.

Scannable Media Types

You will be able to scan the following media types with all three of the HP products:

Bank Checks
Business Cards
Carbonless Forms
Cut Sheet Paper
Freight Bills
Pre-Punched Paper
Previously Stapled Media with Staple Removed
Plastic Cards (up to 1.24mm)
Printed Paper (Laser and Ink)

Scan Resolution

The scan resolution is identical across the HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 Sheet-Feed Scanner, HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 Sheet-Feed Scanner and HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 Sheet-Feed Scanner as all three can produce images at the maximum of 1,200-dpi resolution.

Controls

Both the HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 and HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 come with three simple controls that let you scan, cancel as well as power the device on and off.

The HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 uses home, return and on/off power buttons. It also utilizes a 2.8″ Color Touch Screen where you can send scanned files to the computer, email or network folder. You can also set up reserved jobs, Wi-Fi direct and more.

Connectivity

All three scanners utilize USB 3.0 for connection. The HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 also offer additional connection options not found in the other two products as you will be able to connect via Ethernet 10/100 Base-T USB 3.0, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.

Drivers

The 2000 s2, 3000 s4 and N4000 snw1 scanners all support the TWAIN (Toolkit Without An Informative Name) and ISIS (Image and Scanner Interface Specification) drivers. As a result, the scans produced from these products will be up to industry standards when it comes to quality.

Built-in OCR

The three HP Sheet-Feed Scanners are also equipped with a built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition). With this feature, the products will convert the printed characters in the media into texts in compatible word processing programs.

Warranty

The scanners include a one-year bench limited warranty with phone and online support included.

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What’s the difference between Polk Audio Signa S2 and Signa S3?

by Kevin Chen

Polk Audio recently released the Polk Audio Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System. So, how does the new version compare against the older Signa S2?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The Polk Audio Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System comes with more features than the Polk Audio Signa S2 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System as the S3 includes a built-in Chromecast that will let you to connect to streaming music services.

The S3 also supports Google Assistant and Google Home. Otherwise, the two sound bar and subwoofer systems are identical when it comes to features.

If you want to easily connect the speaker system to streaming music services, then the Polk Audio Signa S3 is the best option out of the two.

If you don’t plan on using Chromecast, Google Assistant and Google Home, then you might want to get the Polk Audio Signa S2 instead as the S2 is the more affordable option.

Signa S2 vs. Signa S3 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the sub-woofer systems below.

	Polk Audio Signa S2	Polk Audio Signa S3
What's in the Box	Signa S2 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System Infrared Remote Control 5 Feet (or 1.5 m) HDMI Cable 5 Feet (or 1.5 m) Optical Cable Quick Start Guide	Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System Infrared Remote Control 5’ (1.5m) HDMI Cable 5' (1.5m) Optical Cable Quick Start Guide
Sound Bar Orientation	Horizontal	Horizontal
Sound Bar Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)	2.15" x 35.43" x 3.22" (or 5.46 cm x 89.99 cm x 8.18 cm)	2.15" x 35.43" x 3.22" (or 5.46 cm x 89.99 cm x 8.18 cm)
Sound Bar Front Array Driver Complement	2x 1.25" (3.18 cm) h x 4.4" (11.18 cm) w (Oval) Midrange 2x 1" (2.54 cm) d (Round) Tweeter	2x 1.25" (3.18 cm) h x 4.4" (11.18 cm) w (Oval) Midrange 2x 1" (2.54 cm) d (Round) Tweeter
Subwoofer Dimensions	13.4" x 6.72" x 12.2" (or 34.04 cm x 17.07 cm x 30.99 cm)	13.4" x 6.72" x 12.2" (or 34.04 cm x 17.07 cm x 30.99 cm)
Subwoofer Front Array Driver Enclosure Type	Ported	Ported
Subwoofer Front Array Driver Complement	5.25" (13.34 cm) d (Round) - Subwoofer	5.25" (13.34 cm) d (Round) - Subwoofer
Audio Inputs	Analog 3.5mm Mini-Jack (AUX) HDMI (ARC) Toslink Optical	Analog 3.5mm Mini-Jack (AUX) HDMI (ARC) Toslink Optical
Mounting Type	Keyhole Hanger	Keyhole Hanger
Mounting Orientation	Horizontal	Horizontal
Dolby Digital 5.1 Support?	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Support?	Yes	Yes
Built-in Chromecast?	No	Yes
Google Assistant Support?	No	Yes
Google Home Support?	No	Yes
Polk Voice Adjust ?	Yes	Yes
HDMI ARC Support?	Yes	Yes
Movie and Music Modes?	Yes	Yes
Night Mode?	Yes	Yes
Warranty	1-Year Electronics Warranty 2-Year Drivers Warranty	1-Year Electronics Warranty 2-Year Drivers Warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Aside from the actual sound bar and subwoofer, both products also come with a remote, HDMI cable, optical cable as well as a starter guide.

You can take a look at the contents include in the packages of the two products below:

Polk Audio Signa S2:

Signa S2 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System
Infrared Remote Control
5 Feet (or 1.5 m) HDMI Cable
5 Feet (or 1.5 m) Optical Cable
Quick Start Guide

Polk Audio Signa S3:

Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System
Infrared Remote Control
5’ (1.5m) HDMI Cable
5′ (1.5m) Optical Cable
Quick Start Guide

Sound Bar Orientation

Both sound bars have to be placed horizontally.

Sound Bar Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)

The sound bar units of the Polk Audio Signa S2 and S3 are identical when it comes to size.

You can check out the measurements (Height x Width x Depth) below:

2.15″ x 35.43″ x 3.22″ (or 5.46 cm x 89.99 cm x 8.18 cm)

Sound Bar Front Array Driver Complement

The Signa S2 and S3 have identical sound bar front array driver complement.

You can find the list below:

2x 1.25″ (3.18 cm) h x 4.4″ (11.18 cm) w (Oval) Midrange
2x 1″ (2.54 cm) d (Round) Tweeter

Subwoofer Dimensions

The dimensions for the subwoofer of the Polk Audio Signa S2 and Polk Audio Signa S3 are also identical in size.

You can take a look at the exact measurements (Height x Width x Depth) below:

13.4″ x 6.72″ x 12.2″ (or 34.04 cm x 17.07 cm x 30.99 cm)

Subwoofer Front Array Driver Enclosure Type

Both products use a ported enclosure type for their respective subwoofer front array driver.

Subwoofer Front Array Driver Complement

The subwoofer front array driver complements are also identical in the old and new audio systems:

5.25″ (13.34 cm) d (Round) – Subwoofer

Audio Inputs

You can also directly plug in the following audio inputs for the Polk Audio Signa S2 Universal TV Sound Bar and Polk Audio Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar:

Analog 3.5mm Mini-Jack (AUX)
HDMI (ARC)
Toslink Optical
Mounting Type

Furthermore, you can install the soundbars to the wall via a compatible keyhole hanger mount.

Mounting Orientation

If you decide to mount the Signa S2 or Signa S3, you will need to place the soundbars horizontally.

Dolby Digital 5.1

The sound bar and subwoofer systems support Dolby Digital 5.1 to provide surround sound.

Bluetooth

Moreover, the two sound bars support Bluetooth connection. This allows you to quickly set up a wireless connection between a compatible device to the speaker.

Built-in Chromecast

Only the Polk Audio Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System comes with built-in Chormecast support. This will let you stream music over Wi-Fi from supported apps such as Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Google Play Music, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Qobuz, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube Music.

Google Assistant

You can also use voice control with the Signa S3 to play, pause and alter the volume of the speaker system.

Google Home

The Polk Audio Signa S3 is also compatible with the Google Home App in addition to being able to be paired with a Google Home speaker.

Polk Voice Adjust

Both the Signa S2 and Signa S3 uses the Polk Voice Adjust technology. As a result, you will be able to hear dialogue easily.

HDMI ARC

The two sound bars can also receive audio through the HDMI cable thanks to support for High Definition Multimedia Interface Audio Return Channel (or HDMI ARC for short).

Movie and Music Modes

Both products come with movie and music EQ settings. Depending on the mode, the speakers will cater more to dialogue clarity, surround sound and/or deep bass.

Night Mode

Furthermore, the Polk Audio Signa S2 and Signa S3 support Night Mode. When enabled, this feature will lower the bass and raise the Polk Voice Adjust parameter without having to increase the overall master volume.

Warranty

The warranty is identical for both products. You will get the following with purchase:

1-Year Electronics Warranty
2-Year Drivers Warranty

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