The US$69.99 Sceptre is a compact Bluetooth audio transmitter designed to unlock high-resolution audio from a variety of devices.
It’s not a must-have item for most of us, but true audiophiles will love it. The Sceptre bypasses the limitations of built-in Bluetooth (5.4) hardware found in smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Acting as an external high-performance transmitter, it supports advanced codecs including LDAC and aptX Adaptive, alongside AAC and SBC. This means clearer, more detailed and reliable wireless audio as long as your headphones or speakers support those formats too.
Since the Sceptre uses Qualcomm’s latest QCC5181 Bluetooth 5.4 chipset, it handles Bluetooth transmission externally, which allows the support of the previously mentioned codecs among other things.
The transmitter is good for things beside listening to music. Streaming video, gaming and calls should all benefit from its stable, consistent connection.
To support extended listening sessions, Noble has equipped Sceptre with a charge-through USB-C port, allowing users to charge their device while listening. This provides uninterrupted playback during long sessions of travel or desk work. Another nice touch: the Sceptre comes with an adapter in case your device doesn’t have a USB-C port.
Supporting HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP profiles, the Sceptre purportedly has a Bluetooth transmission range of up to 65 feet. I found that 50 feet was about the acceptable limit.
Setup of the Sceptre is simple thanks to the Noble app. Once the initial connection is established, Sceptre can then be plugged into any compatible USB-C device.
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