Gadgets Weekly: Sennheiser HD 480 PRO headphones, Dell 15 PC and more

Technology companies Sennheiser, Dell, Poco, Toshiba, and more launched earphones, smartphones, PC, Smart TVs and more last week (April 20-26, 2026).

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. Thanks to the new design, it eliminates the two most-cited pain points of closed-back headphones. It promises to deliver a tight, accurate bass reproduction and ensure comfort for audio professionals tasked with recording, tracking, or monitoring in the studio, in live audio environments or on the move.

The mechanical design makes sure that the headphones optimally adapt to the head and maintain an equal contact pressure, no matter what the shape of the user’s head. The listening experience is consistent across users.

It also comes with a series of design measures – subsumed under the term “Vibration Attenuation System” – that eliminate unwanted vibration, reflections and distortion, preserving the clarity of the signal. The ultralight voice coils of the HD 480 PRO ensure a remarkably authentic and dynamic reproduction.

Near the earcup, the connection cable features a coiled part, which effectively decouples the HD 480 PRO from any structure-borne or handling noise, such as that transmitted when the cable hits the desk.

To enable the user to fully concentrate on the audio and hear all details, the HD 480 PRO features multiple stages of passive sound shielding, while comfortable ear pads with soft grooves for the temples of glasses ensure the precise seal that is required for good audio reproduction.

HD 480 PRO retails at Rs 43,999.00. It features recording earpads and a 3 metre coiled cable and is delivered complete with a carrying bag.

. It sports a 15-inch full HD display with up to 300 nits of brightness. It has a 3-sided narrow bezel to maximise the screen space and is complemented by a Wide Viewing Angle panel and anti-glare coating for comfortable viewing. The Dell ComfortView software helps reduce harmful blue light emissions, making an extended viewing experience during long working hours more comfortable. The built-in HD webcam, integrated microphones and AI-powered noise reduction ensure clear, reliable video calls in almost any environment.

The laptop features a durable polycarbonate chassis in Carbon Black or a more classic Platinum Silver. It houses a full-size keyboard with a 10-key numeric pad, enabling faster input and calculations, while lifted hinges create an ergonomic typing angle that keeps wrists comfortable during extended use.

The device comes with Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and Core Ultra 7 255H configurations with integrated Intel Arc graphics and a dedicated NPU. It can balance performance and efficiency within a 28W power. The dedicated Copilot key provides users with quick access to intelligent assistance, streamlining task management, content creation and everyday computing needs.

It supports ExpressCharge tech. It can power up the device from zero to 80 per cent in one hour. The price starts at Rs 69,699.

. Toshiba Z670SP MiniLED series will be available in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, and 100-inch screen sizes.

It boasts of Eilex Prism technology, which promises to refine audio output and deliver balanced sound tailored for TV viewing. For gaming enthusiasts, Game Mode Pro maximises dominance with unrivalled precision and responsiveness, ensuring smoother gameplay and reduced latency.

The inclusion of Dolby Vision Atmos brings together stunning visuals and multidimensional audio, offering a level of realism that users can see, hear, and feel. Meanwhile, QLED Colour technology enables viewers to experience a billion shades of enhanced color reproduction, delivering vibrant and lifelike imagery.

Powering the visual excellence of the Z670SP series is MiniLED Technology, which provides superior brightness control, deeper blacks, and enhanced contrast for striking picture quality. This is further supported by the REGZA Engine ZRi, Toshiba’s advanced processing engine that enhances clarity, upscales content, and ensures smooth, lifelike visuals across all viewing formats. The price starts at Rs 64,990.

. Apple-owned Beats launched a new charging cable. It boasts of tangle-free woven design and are reinforced internally to help prevent fraying.

The new three-metre cable is optimised for ultra-fast charging up to 240W. It is compatible with all USB-C Apple and Android devices, for charging, syncing, audio, CarPlay and data transfer.

To ensure quality and performance, the charging cables are said to have undergone thousands of hours of testing throughout the design and manufacturing process.

It is available in four colours-- Bolt Black, Surge Stone, Nitro Navy and Rapid Red-- for Rs 2,900.

. The new Poco C81 and C81x come with a similar design and even internal hardware, but differ in terms of display and battery capacity.

The C81 sports a 6.9-inch HD+ (1600 x 720p) IPS LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified, TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified and comes with Android 16-based HyperOS 3.0, and a 6,300mAh battery with a 15W charger.

The C81X – 6.88-inch HD+ (1600 x 720p) IPS LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate comes with Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 5,200mAh battery with 15W charger.

They feature a 3.5mm audio jack, an FM radio, speaker, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual-SIM slots (type: nano), a microSD slot and a Type-C USB port.

The devices come with a 12nm class 1.8 GHz UNISOC T7250 octa-core processor with Mali-G57 MP1 GPU, 3GB / 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB UFS 2.2 (expandable up to 2TB), dual-camera module-- main 13MP (with f/2.2 aperture) with secondary camera, LED flash on the back, and an 8MP (f/2.0) front camera.

Poco C81x (3GB RAM + 64GB storage) for Rs 9,999 and C81 (4GB RAM + 64GB storage) is priced at Rs 10,999.

. The CX 80U and HD 400U support up to 24-bit and 96 kHz digital audio playback, enabling direct, high-resolution sound with minimal latency. This makes them particularly suited for video streaming, gaming, and professional applications.

The wired format also brings key advantages for today’s consumers—enhanced privacy, zero latency for gaming and content consumption, and a more sustainable design without the need for batteries.

Both the CX 80U and HD 400U come equipped with an in-line smart remote and MEMS microphone, enabling users to manage calls, control music, and access voice assistants with ease.

With universal USB-C connectivity, the devices are compatible with a wide range of platforms, including Android smartphones, tablets, laptops, and PCs, ensuring a seamless plug-and-play experience across everyday devices.

The CX 80U is priced at Rs 1,990, while the HD 400U will retail at Rs 5,990.

. The new Redmi A7 and A7 Pro 4G phones come with a similar design and even internal hardware, but differ in terms of display and battery capacity.

The Redmi A7 Pro sports a 6.9-inch HD+ (1600 x 720p) IPS LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified, TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified and comes with Android 16-based HyperOS 3.0, and a 6,300mAh battery with a 15W charger.

The Redmi A7 comes with a 6.88-inch HD+ (1600 x 720p) IPS LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate comes with Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 5,200mAh battery with 15W charger.

They feature a 3.5mm audio jack, an FM radio, speaker, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual-SIM slots (type: nano), a microSD slot and a Type-C USB port.

The devices come with a 12nm class 1.8 GHz UNISOC T7250 octa-core processor with Mali-G57 MP1 GPU, 3GB / 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB UFS 2.2 (expandable up to 2TB), dual-camera module-- main 13MP (with f/2.2 aperture) with secondary camera, LED flash on the back, and an 8MP (f/2.0) front camera.

The Redmi A7 (3GB RAM + 64GB storage) is available for Rs 10,999 and the Redmi A7 Pro (4GB RAM + 64GB storage) is priced at Rs 11,499.

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