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Panasonic has announced a new wearable gaming speaker to add to its SoundSlayer lineup with the arrival of the SoundSlayer GNW10.
It features an almost identical design to the GN01 model. But it adds in one key enhancement. Wireless audio. With the older model the speaker had to be plugged into your chosen device with a USB cable. Whether that be your PC, PS4, or PS5. The latest model however changes things out to wireless audio via a 2.4GHz low-latency connection. You simply plug the wireless hub into the system and the speaker itself links to that without the use of any cables.
The upgrade to wireless means more freedom for player to sit more comfortably when they play games. For one you don’t have a cable brushing up against your arm. But you’re also not tethered to your PC or console which means you can sit further away. This design should be more suitable for those using it in larger rooms. The wireless connectivity also allows this to be compatible with more devices. Officially Panasonic says it supports PS4, PS5, PC, and the Nintendo Switch in docked mode. But if you’ve got devices like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally with their docks, you should be able to use it with those as well.
The Panasonic SoundSlayer GNW10 speaker gains advanced AI features
There are a few staples here with the GNW10 that have been on other SoundSlayer products but Panasonic added in some new stuff too. Aside from the wireless audio connectivity there are now some new advanced AI features. In particular the inclusion of AI voice control from Intelligo Technology.
Panasonic says this is designed to provide high-quality noise cancelling performance and keep your voice crystal clear. Basically eliminating ambient noises. Since the SoundSlayer GNW10 doesn’t come with a boom mic of any sort, the AI voice control will be instrumental for people playing multiplayer games while using voice chat.
To help with this Panasonic also put mics on both sides of the speaker housing. That way if you turn your head to the left or right you can still be heard. Additionally, Panasonic is using a new housing that it says enhances the acoustic pressure for stronger bass and four new 38mm speakers arranged from front to back – two on each side.
The new model still offers the three different game modes too. Role Playing for better immersion, First-Person Shooter for better spatial audio, and Voice for games that are heavy on vocal dialogue that’s important to the game’s story. The SoundSlayer GNW10 launches at the end of October for $299.99 and will be available on Amazon.