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Tired of the tangle of cables behind your TV? Nyrius has unveiled the Phoenix Prime 4K30, an affordable kit for wireless 4K video transmission. The device costs just US$99.99 and doesn't even require a connection to your home Wi-Fi network. Unfortunately, the low price comes with several significant compromises.
The Nyrius Phoenix Prime 4K30 comprises a transmitter and receiver that let you send video from a laptop, set-top box or PC directly to a TV or projector. The manufacturer offers two versions: HDMI to HDMI and USB-C to HDMI. The set operates on the 5.1–5.8 GHz band and automatically selects one of nine transmission channels. The claimed range is up to 15 metres through obstacles and as much as 45 metres in open space.
4K for $100? Not everything looks perfect
The device's biggest limitation is that it only supports 4K at 30 Hz. It also lacks support for HDR, Dolby Atmos or DTS. Transmission latency is about 90 ms, which makes the device a poor choice for gaming.
The Phoenix Prime 4K30 can therefore be useful for watching films, giving presentations or sending video to a projector. For demanding home cinema users, however, the compromises may be too great. That said, it's a product that could evolve into something genuinely worthwhile in the future.
Sources: Nyrius, TechRadar
