Smartphones Prove That Laptop Speakers Don't Have to Suck

By Sydney Butler

Published Oct 10, 2023

It's so bad it has to be on-purpose at this point.

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Key Takeaways

Many smartphones and tablets have amazing stereo speakers that provide wide soundstage and good audio separation, making media consumption enjoyable.
In contrast, PC laptops generally have terrible sound with thin quality, no stereo separation, and lack of mids and bass, even in expensive models.
Apple MacBooks stand out for their excellent laptop sound, offering rich sound, wide soundstage, and great audio separation, making them highly usable and raising the question of why more PC laptop makers don't prioritize audio quality.