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Object-based Dolby Atmos sound is moving into the portable realm in a new series of laptops featuring the world's first Dolby Atmos Sound System.

The Dolby-designed system combines custom speakers and software to deliver “exceptional audio” from a PC form factor, according to a press release issued by Dolby and Huawei, a Chinese technology company that sells smartphones and other electronics products around the world.

Dolby said it has overcome traditional shortcomings of the laptop form factor by working with partners to vertically integrate the entire audio sub-system into the laptop. The system is described as delivering “a more immersive experience that puts you inside the action.”

According to the press release: “With Dolby Atmos at its core, the Dolby Atmos Sound System creates audio that moves all around you while delivering boosted bass, enhanced volume without distortion on speakers and headphones, and a superior listening experience with a larger range of frequencies for the most natural and lifelike sound.”

Huawei’s flagship MateBook X will be the first PC to feature the Dolby Atmos Sound System, which includes two motors in each speaker, placed in an upward-firing configuration that directs sound at the listener “in a clear and natural way.” Huawei’s MateBook D will also feature the Atmos sound system.

"Dolby Atmos Sound System is enabling a new level of immersive experiences through PC speakers, extending the reach of Dolby Atmos into the portable realm," said Dolby’s Giles Baker. "This innovation is made possible through deep collaboration in both hardware and software engineering, and we are thrilled to partner with Huawei on its new feature-rich set of laptops."

For more information, visit dolby.com.