How to Use codec in a Sentence
codec
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So how do these two video codecs measure up against each other?
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2020
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Plus, the flexible touch controls and wide codec support give it a high-tech feel.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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That said, these earbuds sounded pretty good even on the basic SBC codec.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2021
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Of course, your typical listening volume and codec choice will affect your real-world results.
—Tim Gideon, PCMAG, 26 July 2023
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Many speech models use neural audio codecs that convert waveforms into discrete symbols.
—Gautam Jha, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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There’s high-definition Bluetooth and support for the latest codecs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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The treble is plenty bright, but the SBC codec leaves obvious compression on cymbal hits.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
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Sony has the best codec support, but lacks USB-C audio connectivity.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
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Bluetooth codec support is limited to just SBC, which offers the lowest bit rate and sound quality.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
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This codec is beneficial now with the widespread proliferation of 4k video and TVs.
—Jason Schmitt, Discover Magazine, 19 Aug. 2020
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The limited nature of the SBC codec flattens the experience to a degree.
—PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024
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Aaron sits on the board of the nonprofit, which has spearheaded the development of the open, royalty-free AV1 video codec.
—Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 22 June 2024
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Cymbals don’t ring out with fine detail, likely further impacted by the limitations of the AAC codec.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
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Low-power implementation of the Bluetooth subband audio codec.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
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Once again, a codec commonly used by consumers is changing the landscape of video surveillance, expanding use cases and accelerating growth.
—Fredrik Nilsson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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There’s support for the hi-res lossless aptX Adaptive audio codec with a transfer rate of up to 24-bit/96kHz.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
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The speakers support Bluetooth connections, but only the basic SBC codec.
—PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
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From codec calls to cardboard boxes, this panel dives into the legacy, characters, and behind-the-scenes memories from one of the most iconic franchises in gaming history.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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The standard of Bluetooth, though, and the codecs the Era 300 is compatible with, is a secret because … well, because Sonos.
—Simon Lucas, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2023
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Intel has been bullish about the Arc A700 series' native support for video encoding via the open source AV1 codec.
—Sam MacHkovech and Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 5 Oct. 2022
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This Bluetooth chipset supports advanced audio codecs like aptX Lossless and LDAC.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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Implementing video codecs requires navigating an intricate web of technical and legal requirements built atop an even more complex patent licensing system.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
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There isn’t support for Google Case but there is a Bluetooth streaming option with support for SBC and AAC codecs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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The Amiron 300 earbuds are equipped with explosive 10 mm drivers and the latest codecs, delivering a refined high-resolution sound.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
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Pros and Cons for Each All three headphones support the standard SBC Bluetooth codec, with AAC support on top of that.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, several tech companies have killed HEVC functionality in devices originally built to support the codec.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
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Android users can also take advantage of LDAC for higher-resolution audio, though the codec isn’t natively supported on iPhones.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 15 July 2026
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On smartphone and other devices that support Sony’s LDAC codec, users can also stream music in high-resolution streaming for high bitrate audio transmission.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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The latest Bluetooth spec and the LDAC codec are big pros, but JBL's default audio tuning pushes an overwhelming amount of bass that some people may not like.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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There is support for AAC and SBC codecs, but none of your highfalutin aptX Adaptive or LDAC.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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