Plain-English definitions for common technology terms.
ANC
Active Noise Cancellation uses microphones and signal processing to reduce unwanted ambient sound.
HDR
High Dynamic Range is a video format designed to reproduce a wider range of brightness and color.
OLED
Organic Light-Emitting Diode displays use self-emissive pixels, allowing true blacks and high contrast.
Refresh rate
The number of times a display updates its image each second, expressed in hertz (Hz).
USB-C
A reversible connector used for charging, data transfer and, on compatible devices, video output.