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Libernovo Omni Pro Review: Cooler than you think 10 September 2026 at 14:06

Libernovo Omni Pro Review: Cooler than you think

10 September 2026 at 14:06

Libernovo is still basically brand new to the gaming chairs market — the company just released its first chair a little over a year ago. But the original Libernovo Omni was impressive: lightweight, dynamically ergonomic, and comfortable enough to supplant my ride-or-die Herman Miller Aeron for several months. Now Libernovo is branching out (sort of), with variations on its original Omni. There's a cheaper, less-techy version (the Omni SE), a fancier version with a built-in fan (the Omni Pro), and a sturdier version for people who are between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 7 inches, weighing up to 399 pounds (181kg).

We're taking a look at the Libernovo Omni Pro, which is the more premium version of this already fairly pricey chair. It's got a few upgrades from the original Omni, including a reinforced aluminum alloy base and more durable fabric, as well as a built-in seat ventilation fan that works... surprisingly well, considering it doesn't blow air toward you but rather draws it away from you. As the fanciest Omni variation, the Omni Pro is, of course, pricier than the original Omni, but not by too much — its retail price is listed at $1,299, but that seems to be permanently discounted to $1,109. That's for just the chair itself; Libernovo also sells it bundled with a corresponding StepSync footrest for $1,183 (MSRP: $1,497), and with an extra battery for $1,247 (MSRP: $1,596).

Assembly

The Omni Pro does require some assembly: It's more complicated to assemble than most gaming chairs, as it has some electronics built-in. But it's also easier to assemble than most gaming chairs, as it's fairly lightweight and none of the pieces are oversized or unwieldy.

The chair comes with everything you need to assemble it, including work gloves (not really necessary, but a nice touch, I suppose), a hex screwdriver, and hardware packaged in individually-labeled bags. The instructions are printed on a giant box insert, which is fairly easy to follow (though I still felt like the illustrations could have been explained slightly better). The chair also comes with a separate user manual and a setup manual to help you calibrate the chair for the first time.

The chair took me about 20 minutes to put together on my own.

Design and Construction

The Omni Pro looks very similar to the regular Libernovo Omni — it's a compact, lightweight office chair with an articulated backrest that's designed to move with your body as you move and shift your weight in the chair. It's a pretty compact chair, relatively speaking, but it does have a “spine” that holds the backrest together, as well as a headrest that can be moved forward/backward, and so it takes up more space (at least, behind you) than you initially expect.

The Omni Pro comes in two colors, graphite (dark gray) and glacier (light gray, almost white). Our review unit came in graphite, with dark gray upholstery, a dark gray frame, a black wheelbase, and silver (plastic) accent buttons / knobs. The Omni Pro features new fabric upholstery — Gabriel Atlantic fabric, which is more durable and (I guess) breathable than that of the original Omni. The fabric does look and feel more durable and premium, but it's slightly more abrasive than the original fabric. It didn't cause me any real discomfort, but I also didn't sit on it for very long with bare skin.

The upholstery and the wheelbase — which is made of hefty aluminum alloy — are the main noticeable design differences between the Omni Pro and the original Omni. The aluminum wheelbase does add some weight to the chair, bringing its total weight up to 55.8 pounds (25.31kg), which is heavier than the original Omni's weight of 48 pounds (21.77kg) — but still isn't particularly heavy for a chair, let alone a gaming chair.

The Omni Pro also has an extra button under its left armrest, to control the underseat ventilation fan (tapping the button toggles through the fan's settings — slow, fast, and off).

Specs

Upholstery	Gabriel Atlantic Fabric
Total Height (with base)	47.83 - 52.17 inches / 121.49 - 132.51 cm
Floor to Seat Height	19.09 - 23.43 inches / 48.49 - 59.51 cm
Armrest Adjustments	4D
Recline	105 - 160 degrees
Backrest Length	21.26 inches / 54 cm
Backrest Width (Shoulder Level)	13.5 inches / 34.29 cm
Seating Area Width (Point of Contact)	17.72 inches / 45 cm
Seating Area Width (total)	21.46 inches / 54.5 cm
Seating Area Depth	17.72 inches / 45 cm or 18.9 inches / 48 cm
Armrest Width	3.94 inches / 10 cm
Armrest Height	7 - 10.25 inches / 17.78 - 26.04 cm
Max Recommended Weight	300lbs / 136kg
Weight	55.8lbs / 25.31kg
Warranty	6 years (frame); 2 years (electronics)
MSRP / Price at Time of Review	$1,299 / $1,109
Release Date	June 2026

Comfort and Adjustments

The Libernovo Omni Pro is a surprisingly comfortable chair — just like the original Omni — thanks to its dynamic, ergonomic articulated backrest and various adjustments. It's more of an office chair than it is a gaming chair, but it does offer a full 160-degree recline — though it's an active recline, meaning you need to be sitting in the chair for it to happen (as opposed to many gaming chairs, which are similar to car seats).

The Omni Pro's adjustment levers are mainly located under the seat on the right side. There's a dual lever / switch that controls chair height and recline position — pulling up on the front side of the lever lets you adjust height, while pulling up on the back side of the lever locks the maximum recline. While the original Omni had four recline positions, the Omni Pro has five — and believe it or not, this makes a big difference. Whatever fifth position they added is the position I wanted on the original Omni, I guess (the recline positions lock at 105, 115, 125, 135, and 160 degrees).

Under the dual lever / switch, there's a knob that controls tilt tension, which is how much tension you'll feel when you recline. Turning the knob clockwise increases tension and turning it counter-clockwise decreases it. There seems to be a pretty wide range of tilt for this chair, so you may need to turn it several times to get the tension to your liking.

There's also dynamic, adjustable motorized lumbar support, which is controlled via the buttons on the inside of the left armrest. There are two arrow buttons for making the lumbar support firmer (forward) or... less firm (backward), and there's also a spinal massage button that triggers a five-minute spinal massage / stretch (using the chair's lumbar support) when pressed. While I like the Omni Pro's lumbar support, and found it very comfortable, it's worth noting that it's not vertically adjustable — so while it worked well for me, it may not work quite as well for someone with different body proportions.

Speaking of which, I'm about 5 feet 7 inches and 130 pounds, and the Omni Pro seemed perfect for me — not too big or heavy, and easy to adjust and move around in. The chair is rated for up to 300 pounds (136kg), and it seems sturdy enough — though I'm not sure how well the electronics will hold up if someone who weighs closer to that is using the spinal stretch feature regularly. My husband, who's 5 feet 11 inches and around 180 pounds definitely seemed a little too big for the chair (he has very long legs, though, and the chair's maximum depth of 18.9 inches (48cm) was still a little short for him).

In addition to the lumbar support, the Omni Pro has a ventilation fan under the seat. Unlike the other chairs we've seen with built-in fans, such as DXRacer's Martian Pro Red Triangle or Cougar's NxSys Aero Chair, this fan doesn't blow toward you to cool you off — instead, it removes hot air (I guess?) from around you by blowing away from you. I was skeptical, too, but it actually seems to work... pretty well. I guess there's a lot of heat trapped in the seat, because it instantly felt cooler even on the lower setting.

The fan runs on the same battery pack as the motorized lumbar support, and Libernovo says you'll get up to 9 hours of continuous fan usage on the higher setting, and up to 36 hours on the lower setting, and there's also a built-in sensor in the seat that automatically switches the fan off if you stand up (and switches it back on again when you sit back down). I could definitely hear the fan on both the high and low settings, but it faded pretty quickly to background noise on the lower setting. Also, the fan definitely seems to take up some space, because the seat on the Omni Pro is less padded than the seat on the Omni. I could feel the chair's frame through the seat, which wasn't a problem for me but may not be quite as comfortable for someone who's heavier.

Like the original Omni, the Omni Pro has 4D armrests that adjust four directions: up/down, forward/back, left/right, and angle in/out. There's a lever under the outside of each armrest that you can press to adjust the armrests up/down. To adjust the armrests forward or backward, you just slide the tops (no button/lever necessary); same with adjusting the angle. Bringing the armrests closer to you involves pulling them inward, tilting them toward you. I don't love the way the armrests end up angled toward your body as a result of this, but I also don't ever find it necessary to adjust the width of my armrests so it wasn't an issue.

The Omni Pro also has an adjustable head/neck rest, which is curved to fit the curve of your neck/spine. The neck rest is height-adjustable and can be moved forward/back to suit your needs (or removed entirely).

Libernovo also sent us the corresponding StepSync Footrest, which is a dual height footrest with both a bottom shelf for resting your feet on when you're sitting upright and a padded upper shelf for when you want to recline. It's not a particularly high-tech footrest, but it's sturdy enough and it matches the chair, and it's a nice addition to the entire setup if you snag it in the bundle.

Bottom Line

Libernovo's Omni Pro managed to surprise me — I already liked the original Omni, and the Omni Pro's seemingly gimmicky seat ventilation fan worked better than I expected it to. The Omni Pro is a comfortable ergonomic chair that will fit pretty easily into most gaming setups (especially if you don't have the space for a giant racing-style behemoth), but the issue of longevity that we had with the original Omni carries over.

The Omni Pro has even more potentially breakable technology inside it, and the warranty on electronics is a mere two years — and remember, if the electronics in this chair stop working then you can no longer adjust the lumbar support. The chair itself has a six-year warranty (up from the original Omni's five years), which is on par with other gaming chair companies, but is still only half that of Herman Miller's 12-year warranty.

And while the Herman Miller x Logitech G Vantum has been fluctuating in price, it's still less than the Omni Pro.

Computerworld
Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon mobile chip comes into focus with on-device AI 10 September 2026 at 14:01

Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon mobile chip comes into focus with on-device AI

Computerworld

10 September 2026 at 14:01

Qualcomm is taking an unusual approach to the launch of its next-generation premium Snapdragon mobile platform this year. Instead of holding everything for its annual Snapdragon Summit in Maui happening later this month, the company has been methodically disclosing the architecture that will power the next wave of flagship Android phones over the past couple of weeks.

First, the company disclosed its new Oryon CPU architecture, followed by a major overhaul of its Adreno GPU. Today, Qualcomm is detailing the next-generation Hexagon NPU that will serve as the platform’s primary AI engine.

Taken together, the disclosures give us a pretty good picture of where Qualcomm is going before we even know the chip’s official name.

There is obviously a strong performance story here, anchored by a 5GHz CPU, but the more interesting theme running through the architecture is memory locality and specialized AI acceleration. Qualcomm is trying to keep more data close to the compute resources that need it, while distributing AI workloads across the CPU, GPU and NPU.

These architectural changes are important as the company continues to drive on-device AI beyond relatively simple generative features toward more persistent, agentic workloads.

Oryon hits 5GHz, bolstered by FlexCache

Qualcomm disclosed in August that its next Oryon CPU will be the first mobile CPU to reach 5GHz. The eight-core design includes two 5GHz Prime cores and six Performance cores, with Qualcomm attributing the frequency gains to its fully custom Oryon microarchitecture, an in-house Arm-based CPU design that gives the company full control over the cores, cache and memory hierarchy, branch prediction and CPU subsystem.

The 5GHz headline is certainly going to get attention. However, Qualcomm’s new FlexCache architecture may ultimately have a larger impact on sustained performance. FlexCache allows Oryon’s Prime and Performance cores to tap into the same shared cache pool, with capacity dynamically allocated based on the workload. So rather than a demanding core being limited to a fixed slice of cache, it can draw on more of the available pool when needed. This keeps larger working data sets close to the CPU cores and reduces high-latency trips out to system memory.

This approach should benefit everything from gaming and multitasking to content creation, but it also aligns well with agentic AI workloads, where tasks may move through several stages of processing and across different CPU cores. The basic goal is straightforward: keep the CPU fed and avoid expensive trips to external memory.

Qualcomm’s next-gen Adreno GPU adds dedicated AI engines

Qualcomm’s next disclosure focused on graphics, where the company is making one of the more significant changes to its Adreno GPU engine in recent years. The new GPU adds dedicated Adreno Matrix Cores for running AI models directly inside the graphics pipeline. They’re paired with 18MB of Adreno High-Performance Memory, or HPM, which provides low-latency local storage for tile-based rendering, frame buffers and GPU compute.

Qualcomm claims HPM provides a 12% power improvement compared to its previous-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The more visible feature for users, however, may be Adreno Neural Fusion, which combines AI super resolution, neural processing and frame generation in a unified graphics pipeline. There are obvious parallels here to what NVIDIA, AMD and others are doing with neural rendering on the PC, though Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon SoC has to operate within a much tighter mobile power envelope.

Qualcomm claims enabling Neural Fusion reduces power consumption by up to 40% in its internal testing using the company’s Dragon Alley graphics demo. That’s an impressive number, though as always, we’ll want to see how the technology behaves across actual shipping games and devices before drawing any definitive conclusions.

Qualcomm has also helped integrate Neural Fusion technology into Unity and Unreal Engine, which may ultimately be just as important as the underlying hardware. Developer adoption determines whether features like this become meaningful platform advantages or just another tick box on a spec sheet.

Qualcomm’s Hexagon NPU is being reworked for agentic AI

Qualcomm

The most recent disclosure centers on Qualcomm’s Hexagon NPU, where the broader architecture starts to come together. The company’s next-generation Hexagon introduces a new Element Accelerator designed for transformer workloads, alongside its existing vector and scalar processing resources. Qualcomm says the new block is optimized for fast action loops, key-value (KV) cache acceleration and context lengths of up to 32K.

Hexagon is also getting 50% more shared memory, and again, that memory complement is important. Model state, context and KV-cache data can generate substantial memory traffic, particularly with larger language models. Keeping more of that data close to the NPU can reduce latency and power consumption. Qualcomm says the architecture is designed for long-context reasoning, multimodal models, concurrent agents and low-latency action loops.

For INT4 quantized models, the company claims up to a 50% improvement in pre-fill performance versus its previous-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Qualcomm is also targeting Mixture-of-Experts, or MoE, models as large as 30 billion parameters. In its example, the company points to a 30B model that activates only about 3 billion parameters during a given token-generation step. That selective approach is a natural fit for the tight power and memory constraints of a handset.

Qualcomm isn’t suggesting that a smartphone will simply run a 30B dense model entirely from DRAM, however. By activating only the experts needed for a particular task, MoE architectures can dramatically reduce active compute and memory bandwidth requirements, potentially making much larger classes of AI models practical on mobile hardware.

Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon mobile impact

There is a larger competitive story here as well. For years, flagship smartphone competition largely came down to CPU, GPU, modem performance and power efficiency. AI is now another major area of differentiation, and Qualcomm is clearly designing its next-gen Snapdragon mobile platform around this need.

Apple has the advantage of controlling its silicon, operating system and software stack end-to-end. MediaTek continues to push aggressively into premium Android devices as well. Qualcomm’s response is to make its custom Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU and Hexagon NPU work more like a fully integrated compute platform, tuned for modern AI and agentic workloads.

This is a solid advantage for Android handset OEMs because many don’t have the resources to engineer this level of silicon integration themselves. Qualcomm can effectively provide its Android OEM partners, including Samsung, Xiaomi, Honor and others, with a common hardware foundation for on-device AI, advanced graphics and agentic computing. It also gives Qualcomm another way to defend its premium Snapdragon position.

The company’s custom Oryon architecture now spans smartphones and Windows PCs, and soon servers, while AI acceleration is distributed across its CPU, GPU and NPU. For business users, that could mean more AI processing happens locally, reducing cloud and network dependence, improving response times and keeping more potentially sensitive data on-device. And for IT organizations, Qualcomm now has an opportunity to provide a more consistent AI compute foundation across Windows PCs with Snapdragon X and premium Android handsets.

There is still plenty we don’t know, however. Qualcomm hasn’t disclosed the complete SoC specifications, final performance or power characteristics, or which devices will ship with it initially. Many of these AI experiences will also depend heavily on Android, app developers and the models themselves.

The new 5GHz mobile CPU may generate the biggest headline at Snapdragon Summit, but the more important developments may be what sit around it: more local memory, specialized AI acceleration and tighter integration between the CPU, GPU and NPU.

If Qualcomm can translate this architecture into better sustained performance, enhanced power efficiency and useful on-device AI experiences, it could strengthen its position in premium Android phones while putting more competitive pressure on Apple. For business users, the payoff could be more capable local AI without sacrificing the performance and battery life expected of a flagship device.

That is the part I’ll be watching most closely when the complete silicon picture is unveiled at Snapdragon Summit later this month. And I may even get some hands-on time with it in some benchmarks, as we have in years past, so we shall see.

IGeeKphone China
AULA V1 Gaming Mouse Combines Lightweight Design With Competitive-Level Features 10 September 2026 at 10:07

AULA V1 Gaming Mouse Combines Lightweight Design With Competitive-Level Features

IGeeKphone China

By: Brady Cotton

10 September 2026 at 10:07

Gaming mice have changed significantly in recent years. Instead of simply adding more buttons or aggressive designs, many modern players are looking for a better balance between speed, precision, comfort and wireless flexibility.

The AULA V1 gaming mouse follows this trend with a lightweight 55g body, a PAW3311 optical sensor, dual 1000Hz polling support and three connection modes. Designed for PC and laptop gamers, the mouse aims to deliver a responsive experience while remaining comfortable during long gaming sessions.

Rather than targeting only professional esports players, the AULA V1 focuses on a broader group of users who want a fast and reliable gaming mouse without dealing with excessive weight or unnecessary complexity.

Lightweight 55g Design Focuses on Faster Movement

Weight has become one of the most important factors in gaming mouse design.

The AULA V1 weighs approximately 55g, placing it in the lightweight gaming mouse category. A lower weight can make quick movements easier, especially in fast-paced FPS games where players frequently perform rapid aiming adjustments.

A lighter mouse also reduces the amount of physical effort needed during extended sessions. For gamers who use low sensitivity settings and rely on larger arm movements, reducing unnecessary weight can improve overall control and comfort.

However, lightweight design is not only about reducing numbers. The shape, balance and grip style also determine whether a mouse feels comfortable.

The AULA V1 uses a versatile ergonomic shape designed for different grip methods, including palm grip, claw grip and fingertip grip. It is recommended for small to medium-sized hands, making it more suitable for users who prefer a compact gaming mouse design.

PAW3311 Sensor Delivers Accurate Tracking

At the center of the AULA V1 is the PixArt PAW3311 optical sensor.

The sensor supports up to 12,000 DPI, with tracking performance reaching up to 300 IPS and acceleration up to 35G. These specifications provide enough adjustment range for different gaming styles, from precise aiming in competitive shooters to faster cursor movement in everyday applications.

DPI flexibility is especially useful because different games require different sensitivity settings.

A competitive FPS player may prefer a lower DPI setting for accuracy, while strategy games, productivity tasks or large-resolution displays may benefit from higher sensitivity.

Instead of forcing users into one performance profile, the AULA V1 gives players more freedom to customize the mouse according to their preferences.

Dual 1000Hz Polling Rate Keeps Wireless Performance Competitive

Wireless gaming accessories have improved significantly, and many players no longer want to sacrifice performance for convenience.

The AULA V1 supports a 1000Hz polling rate in both wired and 2.4GHz wireless modes. This means the mouse can report its position frequently, helping maintain a responsive connection during gameplay.

For competitive gaming, consistency is often more important than simply chasing the highest specification number.

A stable 1000Hz polling rate combined with a lightweight body and accurate sensor creates a balanced setup for players who want a fast response without being restricted by a cable.

Tri-Mode Connectivity Makes It More Versatile

One of the biggest advantages of the AULA V1 is its tri-mode connection system.

The mouse supports:

USB-C wired connection
2.4GHz wireless connection
Bluetooth connection

This allows users to switch between different scenarios more easily.

For gaming desktops, the 2.4GHz wireless mode provides a cleaner setup without the limitations of a cable. When battery charging is needed or maximum stability is preferred, users can switch to wired mode.

Bluetooth connectivity expands compatibility with laptops and other devices, making the AULA V1 more practical than a mouse designed only for gaming PCs.

Built for Long Gaming Sessions

A gaming mouse is not only judged by performance numbers. Comfort becomes increasingly important when users spend several hours playing or working.

The AULA V1 combines its lightweight construction with an ergonomic body design to reduce fatigue during extended use.

Its compact dimensions of approximately 94mm × 62.7mm × 38.5mm make it easier to control for users who prefer smaller mice.

The design is especially suitable for players who prefer quick movements rather than the heavier, larger shapes often found on traditional gaming mice.

Reliable Switches and Custom Control Software

The AULA V1 uses AULA’s custom MCU system and gaming switches rated for approximately 10 million clicks.

While click lifespan does not directly determine gaming performance, durability is important for users who frequently play competitive games where thousands of clicks can accumulate over time.

The mouse also supports AULA’s proprietary HUB driver software, allowing users to adjust settings and customize the experience according to their needs.

Battery and Everyday Wireless Convenience

The AULA V1 includes a built-in 300mAh battery, allowing it to operate as a wireless gaming mouse without requiring constant cable connection.

Battery capacity is only one part of wireless mouse performance. Actual usage time depends on factors such as connection mode, polling rate and lighting settings.

For users who switch between gaming and everyday computer use, the combination of wireless freedom and USB-C charging provides a more flexible experience.

AULA V1 Specifications

Feature	Details
Model	AULA V1
Sensor	PAW3311 Optical Sensor
Maximum DPI	12,000 DPI
Tracking Speed	300 IPS
Acceleration	35G
Polling Rate	1000Hz wired / 1000Hz wireless
Weight	About 55g
Battery	300mAh
Connection	USB-C wired / 2.4GHz wireless / Bluetooth
Switch Lifespan	10 million clicks
Driver	AULA HUB Driver
Size	94 × 62.7 × 38.5mm
Recommended Hand Size	Small to medium

Specifications are based on the current product listing and may vary depending on regional versions.

Who Should Buy the AULA V1 Gaming Mouse?

The AULA V1 is a good match for users who want:

A lightweight mouse for FPS and competitive gaming
Wireless freedom without giving up 1000Hz polling
A compact ergonomic design
Multiple connection options for PC and laptop use
A balance between gaming performance and daily productivity

It may not be the ideal choice for users who prefer large ergonomic mice designed for bigger hands or those looking for advanced features such as adjustable weights, many programmable buttons or premium flagship sensors.

Final Thoughts

AULA V1 gaming mouse focuses on the areas that matter most for modern gaming: low weight, accurate tracking and flexible connectivity.

Its 55g design makes fast movements easier, while the PAW3311 sensor and dual 1000Hz polling rate provide the responsiveness expected from a modern gaming peripheral. The addition of wired, 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth modes also makes it practical beyond a single gaming setup.

For gamers looking for a lightweight, versatile and affordable gaming mouse, the AULA V1 offers a balanced combination of performance and everyday convenience.

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