I’ve used a lot of FLIP PHONES before this, but my opinion of FLIP PHONES has always been somewhat negative. I probably unlock my phone hundreds of times a day, and most of the time just to reply a message or check news/notifications, but getting these things done on a ‘small’ screen are awkward.

In fact, FLIP Phone puts the look first and practicality second. But this time, Honor obviously doesn’t approach it the same way, on the first Honor Flip phone, Honor magic V Filp, which has a huge 4-inch screen and 4800mAh battery, we saw something thoughtful.

Unbox

Back to the unboxing, the magic V Filp comes in a white box which contains a 66W charger with an A to C cable, and a case. Since we purchased the pink version, the case is in the same color scheme.

Design

When I first got my hands on the phone, the thing that caught my attention the most was the small screen, which, as you can see, takes up almost half of the space on the back of the phone. It’s actually a 4 inch screen, it’s almost the same size as the iPhone 5.

so it’s very practical compared to some of the tiny screens on other Flip Phones, and the App experience that have been optimized are really good, such as chinese tiktok . When watching videos, the screen ratio is close to 16:9, which is very practical.

When I need a bigger screen, I unfold the phone and the app automatically switches to the main screen, so experience is seamless.

Using social media apps isn’t too difficult on this small screen, and most of the times I don’t have to use the main screen, this 4-inch screen helps me with 90% of the scenarios.

Unfortunately, the external screen currently does not support some third-party apps yet. But we do find Honor has kept adding new apps into the supported list since it was released. for all the pre-installed system apps, the basic features are presented smoothly and pleasantly on this ‘big’ display.

In terms of looks, we got the pink version, which has a smooth plastic casing with a linear textured interior design, I personally like this design. Of course, to make this small screen unified, the magic V Filp put the flash at a unique place, at the other side.

In terms of thickness, the magic V Filp is thinner than most phones when unfolded, comparable to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, but unlike Samsung’s 3,700mAh battery, the magic V Filp has a 4,800mAh battery, which is why I like this phone.

Going back to the front of the phone, it has a very good crease control, it’s hard to notice in normal use, I took some videos from different angles, you can check it out closely.

The magic V Filp’s hinge doesn’t support stabilization at any angle, it can not stand still when the angle is too large and too small, but I don’t think it affects the use at all.

It is worth noting that the main screen of magic V Filp is 21:9 which looks more elegant. so, in my opinion the design of magic V Filp is excellent this time.

Screen

This 4″ outer screen supports 0.1-120hz LTPO and has good brightness and clarity at the same time. In terms of dimming, 2160hz PWM dimming in low brightness , DC dimming in medium and high brightness. For a small screen, it is obviously good enough.

The “big” screen has 1080P resolution, and a rare 850nit high manual brightness. Like many Honor phones, the Magic V Filp also supports 3840Hz PWM dimming at low brightness, with Honor’s exclusive eye protection technology. so I’d give this screen a high score.

Performance

Surprisingly, this phone uses a chip from 2022 – the 8+ Gen1, and it’s worth noting that it is a downclocked version, which is slightly lower in frequency than the standard version.

But I don’t have any complaints about the performance, the 8+ Gen1 is good enough for everyday use. I mean even with the latest flagship chips, it’s hard to get the best performance out of a filp phone, and chances are that users of a filp phone won’t be running heavy games.

I have also tested the gaming performance of this phone and you can see that even without taking other reasons into account, the heat dissipation area of the Filp phone is only half that of a normal phone.

Camera

The magic V Filp uses a combination of main camera + ultrawide camera, the ultrawide camera also supports macro shooting.

I took some samples and it has good detail and HDR effects, and the dispersion control is very good even in scenes with high contrast lighting.

Selfies are outstanding because you can use this main Camera. The only complaint I have about it is that, the camera looks emm… a little strange due to the camera position.

The only way to get a normal photo is when you turn the phone upside down to take a picture. Of course this isn’t a problem, it just takes some time to get used to it.

Battery & Charging

The magic V Filp has a big 4800mAh battery placed inside the 195g body. In the battery test, I tested it using the MAIN SCREEN and I was a bit surprised with the results.

It also supports 66W charging and it takes about 50 minutes to fully charge the battery. so if you are looking at only the battery and charging, the magic V Filp has no competitors.

Conclusion

As you can see, Honor really put some thoughts into this FLIP PHONE, with a more useful small screen, bigger battery, and better eye protection. But for me, if I had to choose a flip phone to use right now, I’d definitely go for the Magic V Filp.

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I know many of you may not know that much about 3D printing, and probably in many people’s minds, 3D printers are still an expensive and very complicated product to use. For a 10-hour print, it might take the same amount of time to set everything up and debug. But the truth is that, in 2024, they are amazingly user-friendly and widely applied in consumers’ family but not just industrial uses. Today let’s unbox two 3D printers from Anycubic, one is an FDM printer – Kobra 3 Combo, and the other is an SLA model – Photon Mono M7 Pro. In this review, I would like to share with you how I tried out with the both, and how easy it will be for you to get started with them.

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

First lets talk about this Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo, it’s a FDM printer, it is very easy to understand the principle, the print head melts the filaments and stacks them layer by layer. This makes it the most popular type of printer.This new machine I got is capable of 600mm/s monochrome printing, which is in the top tier of the market anyway, let Unbox it.

Unbox Kobra 3 Combo

The Anycubic kobra3 comes in a large cardboard box filled with a lot of protection material, after removing these material you can see the printer right there, the Multi Color engine and some accessories.

The printer was preinstalled and calibrated before it left the factory, the only thing I had to do was install the print head screen, then connect the cable and tube, it took me about an hour and a half to complete the installation, the installation experience was pretty good and the tools and accessories were labeled.

My only complaint is that the number of screws is just about right, I would like to have some extra, just in case I lost some.

Once the installation was complete, it was time to tune the machine by the guide, it was basically automated anyway, and that is why I love it. Now that the machine is ready, but we still need two more things – filaments and models.

I used PLA filaments, PLA is a plant based material that is very easy to use in practice and has very low toxicity in the printing process, so this can be a good choice for average consumers. If you want to use other filaments you can also look up more info on the Anycubic wiki.

The models for printing are the easiest I think, you can download 3D models from Anycubic’s modelling community or third party modelling sites.

It’s ready to print once those models being imported into the software, and of course I can do more thanks to the Kobra 3 Combo’s Multi-Color support, for example I can customize the model’s colors very easily.

Now let’s try printing. After transferring the model to the printer over the network, this little screen shows the model is being printed and some parameters of it. Once the machine is up and running, all I have to do is wait.

Sometimes larger models can take up to ten hours to print, I can check the working status on the mobile app, and when there’s a malfunction it stops automatically and pushes a message to my phone. I’m sorry I can’t show you this feature as it hasn’t failed in the time I’ve been using it.

Now let’s check the final products of our kitten and octopus, I printed them using 0.2mm layer height and the surface is very smooth.

Of course I also printed some other stuff like this apple watch charging stand which works perfectly with my charger. And this Halloween pumpkin, which I now use to store my SD cards. And this dragon, really you can see the scales are so nicely done!

This Multi Color engine is actually very interesting, it has 3 functions, one is Multi Color print, which I demonstrated earlier.Anycubic claims to be exiting a new update at the end of August that will allow users to connect two ACE Pro multicolour systems to enable an 8-colour system, and I’m really looking forward to this! And if you use the same color filaments, it can get to the next roll them automatically when the last one runs out.

Of course the most important thing is that it can dry the material, And it can be done during the printing process, which is amazing!so it is very useful for me as I live in a high-humidity area.

Stereolithography (SLA)

This SLA printer is from the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro, many of you may have heard of or used Anycubic’s SLA machines, they are one of the best selling machines on the market.

This machine creates a model by shining a light source through a liquid resin to harden it and curing it layer by layer. The accuracy of the print is determined by the screen that emits the light source, this M7 pro has a 14k resolution screen,  yes that is 13320*5120. you can see how sharp and detailed these models are, this machine is particularly well suited for printing Figures.

Unbox Photon Mono M7 Pro

The installation of this machine is even easier, you don’t even need any tools for the whole installation process. Now it’s done.

\ unlike the simplicity and convenience of the installation, there are a few things you need to be aware of before you use it. First of all, almost all resins are toxic, and have a nasty odour when you print them, so you need to protect yourself well and make sure the ventilation is good before printing them.

Pour in the resin, and as before, find a model, slice it and send it to the printer. Printing speed is 130mm/h with non-high-speed resins and 170mm/h with high-speed resins.

After the model is printed out, it needs to be cleaned with 95% alcohol and then fully cured, either with a UV light or simply sunlight.

As for the print quality, I can’t pick any flaws, the surface is smooth and the details of the model are fine. As I said before,this machine is just too good for printing Figure.SO let’s give a shout out to this 14k resolution screen!

The resin and alcohol can be reused after the print is finished. It is a bit of inconvenient to use this machine compared to the FDM, but there is no substitute for this machine, as the quality of the prints was a pleasant surprise for me.

Conclusion

Alright, that’s my experience with both printers and I’m impressed with the excellent print quality and ease of use of these printers. If you are interested in these two machines you can check here to learn more.

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In the unboxing video, I said that this Mix Filp made a very good first impression on me, with its strong 8 Gen3, nice appearance, and a very good feel in the hand, as well as the lovely outside screen. So, in this video, we will take a close look at Xiaomi’s first filp phone.

Unboxing

Okay, so this phone still comes in the original black package, with the Leica brand prominently displayed. The package includes the phone, a standard 67W charger, and an A to C cable. Finally, a hard plastic white casing; do you think it looks good?

Desgin

First and foremost, the whole vibe of this Mix Filp is exceptional. We just examined the foldables from Motorola and Honor, and the Mix Filp is without a doubt the finest in terms of overall feel. If you look closely, you will see that the Mix Filp’s outer screen glass and back cover have tiny curves, giving it an extremely smooth and comfortable feel.

This outside screen measures 4.01 inches, making it the largest on the market and 0.01 inches larger than Honor and Moto. Of course, in practice, no one will notice the difference.

The idea for employing this outer screen is considerably closer to Honor’s; it can currently run over 200 apps. And, while I received the Chinese version, many major global apps have been optimized; when I use these apps, I can simply access all of their functionalities. It is more than just downsizing the screen; when I flip it, I can use a full-size keyboard and have the same typing experience as on the big screen, which is fantastic.

Have you noticed that when used vertically, there are a number of cards here that can display a music player, step counter, clock, and so on. When the screen is horizontally oriented, the calendar becomes fully dimmed.

For me, the music player is the most useful one, but not so much for other cards. I hope xiaomi can optimize it in future updates.

One thing to note is that there is a speaker on the outside screen’s side, which, when combined with an additional microphone at the pivot location, may be the only Filp phone capable of taking phone calls like this.

Coming back to the big screen, this is a 6.86-inch OLED screen with the same 1.5k level of resolution as the outer screen. The screen also has a 21.4:9 ratio, which makes it look slimmer. Ladies might like this design.

The crease that you are most concerned about is less obvious and does not differ significantly from the Honor and Moto. The one criticism I have about the device’s appearance is that it is the thickest among its competitors, both unfolded and folded.

Performance

The 8 Gen3 is without a doubt the most powerful chip filp phone can get, and in benchmarks it’s a big step up from the previous filp phones we’ve tested, so you don’t have to worry about its performance in everyday use.

I was more curious to see how it would perform in games, in the Genshin Impact test, it performed within my expectations. The poor cooling performance of the filp phone obviously doesn’t allow the 8Gen3 to run at high loads for long periods of time, and the game drops to 30fps after about 13 minutes.

In terms of temperature control and power consumption, the Mix Filp with 8Gen3 has some advantages, but the gaming experience is not much different from other filp phones, they are all very conservative. For light gaming these phones are more than capable.

Screen

The screen is the highlight of this phone, while other filp phones generally use a 1080p screen, the Mix Filp uses a 1.5k screen from TCL, which is nice and bright, with good dimming strategy, So I’m giving both screens a high score.

Camera

The Mix Filp uses a combination of a 23mm main camera plus a 47mm telephoto camera, and there is Leica support.

I took some sample shots, you can take a closer look here. After viewing these photos on my computer, I feel like it has a strong Leica style, somewhat close to the xiaomi 13 ultra and 14 ultra . Even after removing the watermark, I can tell that these photos were taken by a Xiaomi phone.

Battery&changring

The Mix Filp has a 4780mAh battery, which is definitely a big battery for a filp phone, and it’s not bad in real life use.

With 67W fast charging, it takes about 53 minutes to fully charge the battery, which unfortunately is much slower than a regular Xiaomi phone that also uses 67W fast charging.

Conclusion

Okay, Xiaomi has included some classic Xiaomi features in this Mix Filp – powerful hardware. If you want to buy the most powerful filp phone with the least amount of flaws, the Mix Filp is a fantastic option.

So, this concludes my quick review of Mix Filp, I hope you enjoyed it.

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OnePlus ACE 3 Pro

OnePlus ACE 3 Pro, the latest OnePlus device was launched last week. The new phone is another OnePlus’ mid-ranger (or flagship killer) powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. As using the OnePlus-family design, it is easy to get confused with the OnePlus 12, both inside and out. After we’ve done some tests, it is found that the ACE 3 Pro actually is slightly different from the brother. It is a decent phone with great performance and, most interestingly, can last long live with a huge 6100mAh battery.

But I’m still pondering whether it’s worth buying or not, for example, for just a tiny bit more money you can buy the OnePlus 12 on GeekWills and get a better camera, screen, motor, and USB 3.2 etc.

Unbox

Like almost all OnePlus phones, the ACE 3 Pro comes in the same red packaging with an A to C cable, 100W charger, and a regular phone case. The 3 colors actually come with 3 different back cover materials this time, with the green vegan leather version being the lightest, and the white ceramic variant being special.

Design

Design for OnePlus phones never change, at least not for the first half of 2024. So the ACE 3 Pro looks almost the same as the OnePlus 12 at first glance, except for the varied cover materials. Similar camera module and slightly-curved screen. No matter how many rear cameras were set on the island, the four black holes are just so stubborn, like they’re making a statement that they exist because of some aesthetic principles.

But if you look closely, the camera design has changed quite a bit, it removes the bracket structure next to the camera, and puts the lines there instead. That’s probably all difference I can show here.

Personally, I’m not really a fan of the OnePlus-family design, but honestly I’m completely used to it (or I just gave up to judge). The design now is at least quite recognizable as a phone made by OnePlus – solid and consistent.

I got the green version – The bright color and pattern look so impressive. But I must admit that the green version of the OnePlus 12 is more refined. The ACE 3 Pro has a leather-like back cover with a pattern feels like wooden surface. When running the finger over the surface, it feels more like the leaf-vein texture.

The Ace 3 Pro comes with a metal frame, and the 3-stage button has been inherited. So we really are not going to pick on it in terms of texture. At the same time, it also has a high quality linear motor that provides a very fine vibration for various scenarios.

The Ace 3 Pro uses a curved 1.5K (FHD+) resolution screen, and if you only look at the front, it’s hard for me to tell it apart from the OnePlus 12. So in terms of holding experience, the Ace 3 Pro maintains the same high standards that OnePlus has been known for.

About more important features, we’ve also summarized some of the them we care about for you.

Performance

The Ace 3 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen3. No doubt it is easy to guarentee a excellent performance.

It performed even better than the OnePlus 12 in the Genshin Impact test. It runs the game at 60 fps almost the entire running, so I was very happy with the gaming experience.

On top of that for gaming, it has a custom resolution and frame interpolation feature. We’ve tried similar features before on other phones. And I was able to get a 120fps gaming experience. No exception for the ACE 3 Pro.

And OnePlus did more than that though, we all know that frame interpolation adds latency and you have to wait for two frames to be rendered out before you can do the calculations, which is dictated by the principle. This time the Ace 3 Pro has worked with Genshin Impact, optimizing the latency up at an undetectable level. In actual gaming I could barely feel the latency, which is absolutely great.

BUT since it requires a partnership with the game developers, this is currently only available in Genshin Impact. In other games with frame interpolation activated, the latency is no different from what we experienced on other phones.

And one thing to note here: If the phone’s temperature gets high with the frame interpolation on, the frame rate will drop from 120 to 90, which feels like some sort of throttling.

In addition to Genshin Impact, I also tried the newest and very popular Wuthering Waves, a game known for its poor efficiency, so it was more challenging than Genshin Impact.

I ran it on high graphic settings, but not the highest graphics, and the average frame rate was 57 fps with obvious fluctuation.

But due to the poor optimization done by the game developers, the actual gaming experience was not that smooth, but of course this is not this phone’s problem.

So, there’s no doubt that the Ace 3 Pro has an even better gaming experience than the OnePlus 12. The bigger battery also allows it to run games longer. As for other games with lower loading, that’s too easy for this phone.

Screen

The Ace 3 Pro uses a BOE 1.5k screen with LTPO support, a manual maximum brightness of 800nit, and a full screen peak brightness of 1600nit, which is slightly behind the OnePlus 12 on paper, but it’s still a very good screen. At least, it would be difficult to detect the gap.

In terms of dimming, DC-like dimming for medium and high brightness, 2160hz PWM dimming for low brightness.

Carmera

The Ace 3 Pro’s main Camera is the IMX890, an old but popular sensor you can find in the Ace 2. Well I mean, it’s popular among the brands.

The 8MP Ultra wide Camera and Macro Camera are not quite competent. You can take this phone as only having a MAIN Camera, the other two cameras are more of a decoration. The camera-island design seems to indicate the powerful camera setup. But unfortunately, on the ACE Series, which houses a mediocre setup, the camera module just looks a bit funny.

We shot some samples here. Anyway, the main camera is not bad and is perfectly fine for everyday shooting.

Battery & Charging

The biggest highlight of this phone is of course the big 6100mAh battery, which is not only thinner but also bigger thanks to the new materials. In real life use it is amazing and without a doubt the strongest battery performance of any regular Phone I’ve tested.

In addition to the large battery, the Ace 3 Pro also supports 100W fast charging, it only takes 38 minutes to fully charge this battery. gaming phones don’t even have this Crazy efficiency!

Verdict

So it is pretty obvious here, if you want a phone with great performance, a very big battery for long-lasting gaming and daily uses, and don’t care that much about the camera, then the Ace3 Pro is a great fit. But if you want a more balanced flagship, then the OnePlus 12 is now priced right. If you’re looking to buy either of these phones, Geekwills have you covered.

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So this time we got the latest TECNO Spark 20 Pro 5G. Before the pricing got truly revealed, some rummers suggested that the phone is at flagship-level pricing. While we’re not convinced that TECNO was going to be this radical with the Spark Series, the design and look shown in its leaked images, however, left me not entirely sure if it’s a budget model. But now

Now all information is public. TECNO is still TECNO. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G doesn’t betray this popular series. Let’s do a quick unboxing and see how it looks, then we will talk about the camera and performance.

Unbox

The Spark 20 Pro 5G also comes in the iconic orange box, open the box and you will find the warranty card and manual for the phone, inside the package there is also a clear case, a 33W charger and an A to C cable.

What surprised me was a pair of earphones with Type-C connector. I tried them out, it was comfortable to wear and the sound quality was better than I expected.

Desgin

We got both the green and white versions, and there are some differences between these two in visual and touch. The green one has an Alcantara-like back cover with a surrounding gold edge for the camera island.

The white version on the other hand, is designed with a special texture on the inside.

It’s hard for me to say which one looks better, but if I were to choose, I’d definitely go for the green version as it’s virtually fingerprint-free.

If you take a closer look at the phone, you’ll notice that the frame almost completely wraps around the phone, and I I think that’s the best looking angle of the phone.

The design of the camera module has become more rounded, and if you look closely you can see that there is a textured ring around it. Compared to its predecessor, this 5G version is clearly more design-oriented. Of course, just like the frame, the glossy trim around the camera is also made of plastic.

Going back to the front of the phone, it uses a FHD+ LCD screen with 120Hz support, which is a nice display. To my surprise, although it uses a LCD panel, the brightness is also not bad.

Another highlight of this phone, in terms of audio and video experience is that, it supports Dolby Atmos, there is a speaker test at the end of the video so you can compare between them carefully.

The Spark 20 Pro 5G weighs about 202g, SO, when I hold it in my hand I feel he weight is more moderate, combined with the rounded curves on the screen and the frame, it feels very nice in the hand.

Obviously, the phone is larger in size, which for me is a very good size. For users with small hands, it can be a bit difficult to use this phone with one hand.

I have also summarized some other highlights, you can pause and check them out in detail.

Performance

The new Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 5G Soc, the MediaTek 6080, this is the right choice in budget phone, as MediaTek’s SOC is better than Qualcomm in this range. I did some tests which you can pause and take a closer look.

In terms of gaming, mainstream games are not much of a problem and it can run them smoothly at 60fps. For some graphically demanding games such as Genshin Imapct, you can also get good frame rates after lowering the graphical settings.

Carmer

The Spark 20 Pro 5G uses the same main camera as the Spark 20 Pro, I have shot some samples you can pause and take a look.

In real life, the HDR performance is good and the white balance is more accurate, you can take very clear and sharp photos when there is enough light. As a budget 5G model, the samples shot here is pretty impressive.

In terms of video recording, the main camera supports 2K 30fps and 1080p 60fps, while the selfie camera gets a bit of a boost with support for up to 2K 30 fps. I also took some samples with the selfie camera here. The nature tone feature brings a wonderful representation for portrait shooting. This is probably something you’d hardly experience on other brands’ budget phones.

Battery & Charging

This phone also uses a 5000mAh battery. For daily uses, it can last for about 9-10 hours.

The phone supports 33W charging and it takes about 75 minutes to fully charge the battery. This performance is certainly quite enough for daily use.

Conclusion

So, This is a quick review of SPARK 20 Pro 5G, I think it will be a strong contender in the budget 5G phone market. The single comment that keep poping into my head may be appropriate to conclude the quick review: It doesn’t look like a ‘Entre level’.

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We got a new gaming phone – Infinix GT 20 Pro and it’s a PUBG Mobile limited edition. The phone fits the stereotype well: A gaming phone should have a cool look, RGB lighting, bypass charging. And of course, it provides more for gaming.

But the phone is targeting a mid-range gaming market with exclusive gaming features. After testing its gaming scenarios in multi-rounds, we have to say that it’s indeed the most impressive at its price.

Unbox

The co-branded version of the Infinix GT 20 Pro is a gift kit working with PUBG Mobile. The package contains a special case made with metal, a cooler fan, a pair of shoulder triggers, and thumb sleeves. All of the accessories seem to show that the phone was ready for the e-sport experience.

It’s worth noting that the GT 20 Pro’s charging cable has an L-shaped design, giving you more flexible and easier hand-holding while gaming.

Design

The phone – Infinix GT 20 Pro also has a gaming-inspired look and feel, with lots of glossy materials and brushed textures in a very cool finish. Of course, the most attention-grabbing feature is the semi-ring RGB light strip, which can be set to various lighting effects.

Ultra Frame Rate

I believe that most of the users who are interested in this phone are gamers. So let’s talk about the most important thing straightforward – Game Performance. The Infinix GT 20 Pro is powered by a Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset with 12GB LPDDR5X memory. Considering the pricing, it actually performs well in the Benchmark tests, although here we listed the other two flagship-level models for comparison.

So let’s try my favorite game – Genshin Impact first. After 20 minutes of gameplay with the highest graphic settings, the average frame rate was 57.8 fps, which is much better than I expected. But there were some fluctuations after 15 minutes. The result was still impressive since it was running at the highest graphics. Then we were expecting the optimized performance with the cooling accessory and its built-in gaming features.

Optimized Gaming driven by Pixelworks

The gaming experience of the Infinix GT 20 Pro does not stop there. If you’ve read through the Infinix promo page, you can see that the GT 20 Pro comes with the X5 Turbo Dedicated Gaming Display Chip from Pixelworks, so there are two features available through this chip: the Ultra Frame Rate and HDR Graphics.

Ultra Frame Rate

The Ultra Frame Rate is simply a hardware-level feature about frame interpolation. It calculates the previous and next original frames; then inserts the frames calculated by the Pixelworks X5 Turbo chip in the middle. Here we will show how it works in the game.

During the whole test of 20 minutes of gaming, the game was almost sticking at 120 fps without any issues. and because the game’s native frame rate was reduced to 40 fps, the stress on the GPU and CPU was significantly lower.

As a result, the power consumption was even reduced to 4.31W and the body temperature was also significantly lower.

The actual visual effect of the screen after turning on the Ultra Frame Rate is also significantly improved. And, visually, it is a huge improvement in the smoothness of the images, We captured the clips in slow motion, you can pause and take a closer look in the review video.

But we also need to note that frame insertion increases latency. Some tests were done to measure how much it affects. Again, we boosted the frame range from 40 to 120 FPS and compared it with the native 60-FPS mode, while keeping other graphic settings the same. The result shows that touch latency was added by about 20ms. But if observing it by eyes, it is really hard to notice.

In a more practical gaming scenario, with Ultra Frame Rate, and bypass charging (connecting charger) activated, I got a Perpetual Motion Machine that always runs at 120 FPS. However, the phone was just running with an efficient MTK Dimensity 8200 Ultimate.

I tried to play like this for an hour and a half, and there was no overheating or downclocking/throttling. The reason why I stopped here was just the boredom.

This is an experience that no other flagship without the frame-interpolation feature can offer. And it’s why I say the Infinix GT 20 Pro is one of the best mid-range gaming phones to date. so, Pixelworks’ chip is supposed to be a big help.

HDR Graphics

Another feature driven by Pixelworks X5 Turbo chip is HDR Graphics, which simply means that it converts SDR gaming images into HDR, to improve the color performance and contrast of the images. I took some photos in Genshin and Honkai: Star Rail. Viewed by eyes, the colors just got more vibrant and we had Richer transitions in brightness and lighting in the games.

This feature can be activated simultaneously with Ultra Frame Rate. I also tested the power consumption with these features on. In Genshin Impact, the power consumption increased by about only 0.1 W – Pretty a surprise. I even suspected that there were some errors in the way we tested. Please check out the true results we got down below.

Incidentally, almost no mobile games offer a native HDR option, but clearly the phone screen is the best screen most people own. I’m not sure why, BUT, this time Pixelworks offers a good solution.

This feature also supports video playback. The platforms supported here include YouTube, TikTok, PLAYit, Netflix, Disney+, etc.

And I also took some photos,you can see that the HDR algorithm of Pixelworks does more than just increase the contrast and brightness. After turning it on, the image becomes more vivid and closer to what I see with my eyes.

IRX gaming experience brand

In July 2023, Pixelworks announced its new IRX gaming experience brand. As a brand targeted at smartphone users, IRX’s’ expertise to optimize the performance and display quality for optimizing the performance and display quality for various mobile games. The Infinix GT 20 Pro, the first Infinix phone being IRX certified, currently has Ultra Frame Rate and HDR Graphics support for the following games.

I hope more phones will be IRX certified because those two features we mentioned really show how much the gaming experience can be improved, and how mid-range phones can outperform high-end models.                                                                                                                                                                                               

Other feature

The Infinix GT 20 Pro has a few other features that are worth mentioning, first of all, the screen, it has an FHD+ resolution and a very high peak brightness of 1300nit, you can manually turn on the high brightness mode in the settings and the screen can be manually set to a very high brightness.

This is very useful in games like PUBG Mobile. Combined with the feature of HDR Graphics, details in the shadows are easier to notice.

This flat screen also has slightly curved corners that provide a pretty smooth operation with firm grips in games. If you’re a heavy gamer, I’d recommend not using the tempered film included in the kit. It can affect the touch experience with the screen when you move your fingers over the edges.

The Infinix GT 20 Pro has a 5000mAh battery with 45W charging support. Please check out the charging efficiency here.

Conclusion

Infinix is trying to improve the mid-range phones in terms of performance, especially the gaming experience, in a more efficient way. There is no doubt that the Infinix GT 20 Pro driven by Pixelworks will be a success story.

The phone is a highly recommended gaming device. Not only does it have almost everything we want from a gaming phone, but the Pixelworks X5 Turbo gives it a gaming experience that exceeds what we used to imagine with a regular mid-range phone.

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HUAWEI MateBook 14 2024

This is the new HUAWEI Matebook 14. It’s a very HUAWEI-style mid-range laptop, with straightforward advantages, such as an excellent screen, attentive software optimization for multi-device collaboration, and stable performance output; Meanwhile, there’re also small compromises that make you hesitate.

we have reviewed Matebook X Pro 2024 – that high-end slim laptop undoubtedly shows Huawei’s advanced technology. But the price was also too ‘premium’ for some users, so HUAWEI offers the mid-range option for the mainstream market. For users who rely a lot on Huawei’s ecosystem, the software experience could be no different from the X series.

Design

The version we reviewed was light green colored, and as you can see the green is quite special. As Huawei officially says, it’s Fresh and soothing. I personally prefer this vibrant color to the other classic grey variant.

Back to the design, the new Matebook 14 continues Huawei’s classic design for laptops – Elegant, integrated but nothing really new. The whole machine looks a bit sharp in appearance. Firstly, it has sharp corners and edges.

Secondly, straight lines are used on the sides and overhangs, and the wedge-shaped design is also straightforward.

Opening the lid, the 14.2-inch OLED screen is truly stunning at first sight, as it has a small bezel for all the edges. HUAWEI officially claimed that it has a 91% screen-to-body ratio.

The keyboard has an interesting design. A subtle height variation visually separates the whole surface into two parts. It makes the trackpad and keyboard look not exactly on the same plane but still keep united as one piece.

The keyboard also supports backlighting. In terms of typing experience, the keys have a low key travel as the other models, but they still offer clear tactile feedback.

In terms of connectivity and expansion, this computer has two USB-A ports and one USB-C port, where the C port is not only a full-featured port, but also supports 40W power-out for emergency charging of mobile phones and other devices.

Performance

The variant we reviewed came with the Intel Ultra 7 155H + 16GB LPDDR5X + 1TB. The last thing you need to worry about is the performance. You can check out the brief charts of its CPU scores in some benchmarks.

In the stress test, this Ultra7 155H maintained 64W peak output for the first 30 seconds and then dropped to 40W; finally, it kept running stably and smoothly until the test was completed. The highest CPU temperature detected is only 80 °C, while the room temperature is even higher than 25 °C. It’s quite impressive with such a cooling effect. But we need to point out that its thermal performance could have supported a more aggressive output strategy. Probably considering the surface temperature might discomfort users when it runs heavily, the designers seem to be more careful about it.

Meanwhile, the noise of the built-in fan is well controlled. During the test, the external air conditioner is even louder than this.

The Matebook 14 uses a 1TB SN740, and there’s not much to say about the performance, but I was more concerned about the temperature of the drive at the beginning. However, the temperature was also only 62° in the large file read/write test – Crazy.

The new ARC GPU in the 155H scored 3300 in Time Spy test, which is slightly lower than expected. Probably due to the 6000Mhz RAM frequency, the Graphics couldn’t get sufficient memory frequency from it. For reference, the time spy score with 7467Mhz RAM was 3600, which is about 8% lower.

But it’s still one of the strongest integrated graphics available. It’s certainly fine to play some games that don’t require super high graphics.

Screen

There is no doubt that the screen is the highlight of this laptop. This is the first time that Huawei has used an OLED screen on a laptop at this price range. The OLED screen, to some extent, is already enough to convince those users requiring high visual enjoyment. It has excellent brightness and high contrast with great color accuracy.

It even supports touching and Huawei’s newest stylus, M-Pencil. One of the things I like most about this screen is that it has excellent software support, and like the top-end Matebook X Pro, this Matebook 14 also supports color-mode switching, which makes it very easy to switch between P3, SRGB, and Adobe RGB, and the colors are very, very accurate. Very few brands notice it on their laptop lineups.

Buying a monitor with these specs on its own would cost more than $400. so if you’re a photographer, it might be a great option.

In terms of dimming, it is DC-like dimming at over 50% brightness, and PWM dimming at less than 50% brightness, which is almost the same as what we could have on flagship phones.

Huawei Ecosystem

Like I said earlier, this PC is also an important part of Huawei’s ecosystem. When paired with a Huawei phone, it allows for quick cross-device access to files and photos, syncing clipboards, backing up videos, and more. Most importantly, it supports screen casting, not just a simple cast, but multiple apps can be cast on this Matebook 14 at the same time. When I am casting multiple apps, the touch screen can help me use those apps better. But also note that if you touch the screen like I did, the screen wobble may annoy you.

If you also have a MatePad, then your experience will become even more flexible with multi-device expansion. With just a simple setup, the MatePad can become a secondary screen. It’s truly the smoothest and most convenient solution for display expansion.

Battery&charging

The Matebook 14 has a built-in 70Wh battery, which in practice is good for ten hours of office scenarios.

The Matebook 14 comes with a 65W charger as standard, and it took about 75 minutes to go from 5% to a fully charged battery with the official charger. I also tested it with a PD3.1 140W charger with a maximum input of 94W, so it could be a bit faster if you use a high-power charger.

Conclusion

I really like this Laptop. As I put at the beginning, its benefits are so special that we even hard to find a similar alternative at the same price. But if you do not use HUAWEI devices a lot, then you can weigh in a bit more in the market. Or if you start experimenting HUAWEI products, the new MateBook 14 could be a proper beginning.

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‘This is the new Matebook X Pro 2024, you can get a feel how light it is.’

It is just 980g. Yes, a beast-like 16-core 14-inch laptop only weights 980g. I know a lot of people would question the performance or cooling of a slim laptop, but this Matebook is different. Let’s see how this computer performs in real life.

Unbox

The Matebook X Pro 2024 comes in a black premium box that contains a Type-C charger, a USB-C OTG Cable and a pair of headphones.

It’s not hard to guess that Huawei is going all Type-C with this one. I was a bit grumpy about this at first, but when I took a closer look at the design, I think it makes sense that there really isn’t enough room here for USB-A ports. But the good news is that you will get two full-featured ThunderBolt-4 ports. That’s probably the compensation offered by the design team. You can do almost anything with them, provided you have the right TYPE-C docking Hubs.

Design

So at first glance, you can see a lot of soft lines and elegant curves on the body of the new MateBook. Especially on the sides and bottom, it incorporates a wedge-shape design, which effectively reduces the visual thickness. Looking at the laptop from the side, you can clearly see how outstanding this design is.

In order to achieve a weight of 980g, the Matebook X Pro has a radical magnesium alloy body, which significantly reduces the weight. And on top of the magnesium alloy, there is also a layer of special coating, which is very good at avoiding staining fingerprints and water.

The first thing I noticed when I opened this laptop, was that it supports one-handed opening and closing, which surprised me a lot. The overall weight is only 980g, which means that a lot of effort has been put into making the screen and the hinge lighter and more precise.

Coming to the keyboard, it is a standard layout, except for the arrow keys being a bit different.

The keyboard has a longer key travel and more pronounced feedback. So for my daily officing work, it did provide a decent and responsive typing experience. The only complaint I have is that, unlike the magnesium alloy body, these keys are more prone to fingerprints.

Let’s talk about the Eddy current sensing trackpad, which is undoubtedly one of the best Windows trackpads I’ve ever used, not only for the ultra smoothness, but it also supports a variety of gestures, such as swiping on the side to quickly adjust the volume, and double-knocking to take a screenshot, and so on.

Like the Macbook, the trackpad also has an X-axis linear motor and press sensors, which provide excellent press feedback. It’s almost the same as mechanical feedback that actually happens at your fingertips

The Matebook X Pro is a 3:2 14.2-inch flexible OLED screen, and it’s worth noting that the four corners of the screen are rounded, to match the design of Windows 11, making the overall visual experience very nice.

The Matebook X Pro has 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a 5Gbps Type-C port. All 3 ports are full-featured and support data transfer, charging, and DP1.4 video output. Notably, it also has a separate camera privacy switch on the right side, which is pretty thoughtful.

Performance

The MateBook X Pro 2024 we have is a premium variant with the highest configuration, which uses the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor. It is the latest 16-core, 22-thread processor that is perfect for ultra-portable PCs.

This processor not only has a new NPU and Arc GPU, but also a new LPE core. In the CPU-Z test, the single-core score was close to the Intel Core i5-12600k (125W),

while the multi-core score even surpassed the 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 3900X.

In the more stressful Cinebench 2024, this Ultra 9 still performed well, with a single-core score of 110 and a multi-core score of 773, which is more than enough to handle most tasks and productivities.

What surprised me the most was its cooling performance – In the stress test, it could run at full power of 80W for the first 15 seconds before dropping to a stable output of 40W. The whole test was completed in a smooth way.

And please note that the CPU temperature at the finish point is only 85°C, which is insane for such a slim design!

There was a noticeable noise during the stress test but it wasn’t much for normal use. When we put a recorder that close (see the picture below), the collected noise level is around 52 dB.

The new Arc GPU also performed well, getting a score of 3700 in the 3DMark Time Spy test, which is a double improvement over the Matebook X Pro 2023 version.

The Matebook X Pro is powered by a 2TB SN740, an SSD with a read/write speed of 5000MB/s – excellent for a PCIE 4.0 SSD.

Its temperature performance is also commendable, with only 71°C in the 330GB large file test.

Gaming

Although the Matebook X Pro has decent GPU performance and a 120hz screen, I would still say that this computer is not suitable for most heavy games. And if I chose to game at 3120×2080, the Arc GPU would struggle to drive those 6.5 million pixel dots, gotta lower the image quality and rendering resolution to run it smoothly.

Also the 3:2 screen ratio loses a significant portion of the field of view. Of course if you play some casual games on it you can still get a good experience. I also tested the frame rate of some popular games, you can pause and take a closer look.

Of course you have another option here, you can utilize the Thunderbolt 4 interface to connect to an eGPU and a monitor, it will multiply the graphics performance and solve the screen ratio problem, which is a good solution for heavy gamers.

Flexible OLED Screen

The Matebook X Pro features a 3:2 flexible OLED screen, this is the world’s first flexible OLED laptop. In real time use, the screen is really clear and detailed. At the same time, the ultra-high brightness can also meet the needs of outdoor use.

In terms of dimming, this screen uses DC dimming in medium and high brightness, PWM dimming in low brightness .

As I said earlier, the 3:2 screen really isn’t suitable for most games, but the ratio allows for more vertical content when browsing the web or charts.

Another substantial feature here, the Matebook X Pro supports color gamut switching, and it’s very easy to switch between sRGB, P3, Adobe RGB, and other color spaces within the right-click menu.

This is definitely a very useful feature if you have specialized needs for video editing, and graphics processing. Overall, this screen definitely is one of the best screens for a laptop, not only for those beautiful figures on paper, but also for its excellent software support.

Huawei Ecosystem

With Huawei phones and tablets, not only can you quickly access files, and synchronize clipboards, and backup photos and videos across devices, but you can also Open Multiple APPs at Once on. It’s nothing new for HUAWEI devices, but here I would like to emphasize again anyway: This is the ultimate solution to improve efficiency.

The HUAWEI Tablets/MatePads can also be used as an expansion screen, the software provides a variety of options, and it works with very low latency.

Battery & Charging

The Matebook X Pro has a 70Wh battery and scored 8 hours 17 minutes in Procyon’s Office Productivity battery life test, a benchmark that automates common tasks in Excel, PowerPoint Word and Outlook, so the results are more in line with the Matebook’s use scenarios.

In terms of charging, depending on the country and configuration, the Matebook X Pro International Edition may offer two different chargers, 65W and 90W. To test its optimal charging performance, I used a PD3.1 140W charger from CUKTECH, which could offer a maximum input power of 94W for the new MateBook X Pro, and it only took 65 minutes to get fully charged.

It did impress us a lot as now we truly need a single charging brick with multi-ports for pwering up multiple devices on business trips. The Ultra-slim MateBook X Pro just fits perfectly into our list.

Camera & Microphones

The Matebook X Pro’s camera supports features such as beautying and keying, and one of my favorite things about it is that it supports custom backgrounds, which you can easily set up in Huawei PC Manager.

The Matebook X Pro’s microphone supports Noise canceling and has a variety of parameters to choose from, making it a good choice if you have video conferencing needs.

Conclusion

So, that’s the Matebook X Pro review, and I think this laptop shows Huawei’s strong industrial strength and excellent ecology. If you need a high-end silm laptop, the Matebook won’t disappoint you.

Speaker Test (VS MacBook Pro)

Please check out the review video

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Red Magic 9 Pro Plus Bumblebee Edition

Gaming phone is a great category for co-branding with icons. As most of them have fancy looks with monster-like performances, there are quite a lot of elements and accessories good for customization. The Red Magic gaming series is a great example since their big success with the co-branding of the Red Magic 8 series with Transformers’ Bumblebee. Recently they expect to continue the successful co-branding on the Red Magic 9 Pro +. Gizmochina Review team was doing an unboxing of the Red Magic 9 Pro+ Bumblebee Edition. Check out what’s included and the first impression below.

Red Magic 9 Pro Plus

First of all, it’s undoubted that the phone is perfect for co-branding. It’s flat and complete enough on the back for designers to turn it into any customized artwork. If you are interested in knowing more about the Red Magic 9 Pro and 9 Pro + (The two have very few differences in core performance and specs), please check out the review we have done before.

Unboxing

Pushing open the outer box, you’re greeted with a yellow box that looks like a honeycomb structure with the iconic Bumblebee and an image from the Bumblebee standalone movie.

It’s a nice touch. Lifting the lid reveals the color-matched Magnetic Cooler 4 Pro, to make sure your phone stays cool during intense gaming sessions.

There’s also a 165W GaN charger for ultra-fast charging and of course the themed USB-C cable and pin.

It’s worth noting that the case in the package is magnetic, making it perfect for use with the Cooler. Also included in the package is an extra cable to power the Cooler.

Holding the Red Magic 9 Pro+ in my hand, it feels sturdy and elegant. The design is a brilliant marriage of yellow and black hues, reminiscent of the iconic Bumblebee character from the Transformers.

You can even see some screws patterns exposed to view, which creates a very mech-style aesthetic. That also make the back panel feel like a work of art, with a carbon fiber texture and metallic finish that emphasizes high performance.

The back panel features a black stripe that runs down the side. The Autobot logo is right there, sitting proudly next to the ‘BUMBLEBEE’ engraving – it’s all in the details, folks.

I really like the restraint of the design, it’s used to show off the co-branding with lots of color and small logos, very clever.

There’re also a lot of Bumblebee elements in the software, with different wallpapers and holographic-like launch, which I’ll briefly show off here (Please check out the video).

Now, let’s get to the specs. the RedMagic 9 Pro+ comes with a 6.8-inch 1.5K OLED display, Snapdragon 8th Gen 3 chipset, and up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It’s built for speed and performance, whether you’re playing games or browsing apps.

First Impression

For gamers, this phone is equipped with shoulder triggers, dual stereo speakers, and dedicated game modes, while the dedicated Game Mode trigger has been designed in Bumblebee’s signature yellow color to take your mobile gaming to the next level.

There’s also WiFi 7 support so you’re always connected at the fastest response and the most smooth gaming operation.

Overall, the build quality of the special edition is still top-notch, with even more charming vibrancy. Holding it horizontally for gaming, you would find it’s well-balanced. Although it’s still pretty heavy, we don’t feel much of its weight during intense gaming sessions.

One of the biggest surprises is the customized Magnetic Cooler 4 Pro with a 27W output. It’s just included inside the kit. Along with the magnetic phone case, it undoubtedly has the look of the most eye-catching mobile gaming set of 2024. But I still have a small complaint here, if this case could also be presented in black or yellow, it would be really perfect!

Custom Software features

Now let’s move into the software. Actually, the customized interface and small software features are not really impressive. Although they do fit the theme of Bumblebee, the presentation is basically the same as most other co-branded phones.

Of course, we get some customized icons, wallpapers, and animations. But especially after looking at quite a few AI-generated images, I even had the illusion of wondering if the wallpapers were also done by an AI artist.

The Red Magic 9 Pro+ Hornet Edition is just that. It’s not just a phone, it’s a statement. If you’re a fan of Transformers, or just looking for a top-notch gaming phone, then this is the phone for you. Thanks for watching, and again this phone is available on GeekWills.

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Today I got my hands on the latest mid-range phone from OnePlus – the OnePlus POCO F5…Sorry, it’s the OnePlus Ace 3V! When I first got the phone, I really thought that this phone was just like the POCO f5, with a similar design, the same flat screen, the similar plastic frame, and the same excellent Snapdragon 7+ series chip. Even their prices are close to each other.

After spending some time with this phone, I’m willing to call it a fully upgraded POCO F5.By the way, If you want to buy this latest Ace 3V, you can check it out on GeekWills:

Unboxing

The OnePlus Ace 3V is packed in the iconic red color box, and when you open the package, there’s a black case, a 100W charger, and A to C charging cable, and of course the phone.

However, it is worth noting that the maximum output power is not the same at different voltage inputs, the maximum output power can only be reached at 200-240V.

Design

Back to the phone, The Ace 3V only comes in two colors, purple and grey. I got the grey version and as you can see it’s a very solid grey.

The Ace 3V is made with a glass back cover, comparing it to the POCO F5, I must say that Oneplus has done a better job when it comes to texture, and in the same way as Redmi, the Ace 3V also uses a plastic frame.

The biggest change on the exterior is of course the camera, it has a 26mm main camera and a 16mm ultrawide camera.

and it also comes with the world’s only “diamond ring” flash.

yes we call it that way, because this circle right here is designed like a ring flash, but there is only one single LED bead there, SO it looks like a diamond ring.

I bet Beyonce will like this phone a lot, because”If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it”.

The Ace 3V has a 6.74 inches straight screen and pretty small bezels.

when compare it to the Redmi Note12 Tubro, it looks that they are very close.

In terms of weight, the phone weighs 204g and with the curved glass back on the back, it feels pretty good in the hand.

In terms of other configurations that we all care about, I have created a table, you can pause and take a closer look at them.

So overall I think the Ace 3V is unimpressive in design, it’s just a very mid-range like phone.

Performance

Unlike the boring look, the performance is outstanding at this price point, it uses a powerful combination of 7+ Gen3 LPDDR5X and UFS4.0, compared to the Redmi Note12 Tubro, the Ace 3V is stronger both in soc and IO performance.

First of all, about this SOC, it not only inherits the excellent CPU cores of 8 Gen3, but also has a similar core quantity as 8 Gen2. The only problem is that the 7+gen3 has a big downgrade in L3 cache to just 4MB.

We did some testing as well and you can see that the 7+Gen3 is very close to the 8s Gen3, but both are slightly weaker than the 8 Gen2. Overall, this is a very powerful flagship level mid-range chip.

In the gaming test, I chose to test in the underwater area where the performance pressure is high, we set it to the highest graphics.

the average frame rate in 20 minutes was 56fps, very good performance. My only complaint compared to some phones with 8 Gen 2, the power consumption of the Ace 3V will be slightly higher.

In PUBG mobile, the chip shows excellent power consumption control, after setting to smooth graphics and extreme frame rate, it only needs 2.61W, and can run the game very smoothly. This is a very strong performance at low loads.

Overall the Ace 3V is a good gaming phone, the straight screen delivers a good gaming experience and the 7+ Gen3 chip is good enough for most games. However, like the 8s Gen3, too much cache downgrades results in high power consumption for both chips under high loads. Overall, these are still very good chips.

Screen

The Ace 3V uses a straight 6.74inches screen and the resolution is sharp enough at 1.5k. My only complaint about the screen is that the manual brightness is somewhat conservative at only 500nit.

In terms of dimming.DC like dimming at High brightness, 2160HZ PWM dimming at low brightness, this is a good strategy.

Camera

The Ace 3V has a 26mm main camera and a 16mm ultrawide camera, I wouldn’t expect too much from the cameras, as far as camera hardware goes.

Of course I did take some sample shots, you can take a closer look.

Overall, the main camera performs quite well. It’s good enough for everyday shooting.

Battery & Charging

The battery capacity is 5500mAh, and also keeps the weight at 204g, which will definitely satisfy most people in daily use.

The 100W charging performance is also very good, and it only takes 30 minutes to fully charge this 5500mAh battery. There is no doubt that Battery&Charging is the strength of Ace 3V.

Conclusion

In my opinion, the OnePlus Ace 3V is a nice phone with good value for money: It has a powerful chip, a nice screen, and excellent Battery&Charging solution. as I said at the beginning, you can take the Ace 3V as a completely upgraded version of the Poco F5. Considering this point, you should get a good experience with this phone.

By the way, If you want to buy this latest Ace 3V, you can check out Geekwill.com

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Let’s start with the conclusion, Although Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro is positioned similarly to previous phones in the same series, but in my opinion it has a full pack of upgrades. It’s no longer just a phone to attract female users, let’s see what it has to offer.

By the way, if you want to get your hands on this possible Xiaomi 14 Civi phone early, you can check it out on Gizmochina shop – Geekwills here.

Unboxing

The Civi 4 Pro has this Leica logo on the packaging, SO it’s clear that this time the Civi 4 Pro supports Leica algorithms.

However, it’s worth noting that the selfie cameras don’t have the Leica supports. But I’m 100% sure that female users won’t complain about it, because they tend to opt for third-party camera apps when it comes to taking selfies.

In addition to the phone, the package comes with a clear case, charging cable, and a 67W charger.

Design

Back to the Phone. The version I got is named spring field green, which is a color that most people will like.

The back of this version is designed with PU and decorative panels, which make its pattern unique to all the other phones in the market. No doubt this will be the best-selling color variant.

The camera module is very small, and it is smoothed out around the camera.

The Civi 4 Pro has a 6.55-inch four-sided micro-zone screen, similar to that of the Xiaomi 14 Pro.

It has a tiny curvature around the screen and is no different from a straight screen, as far as the experience goes.

I chose the Vivo X100 Pro for a comparison, you can also see how narrow the bezel exactly is.

When I got my hands on this phone, my first impression was: it is really light! This version I have in my hand is just 179g.

Comparing it to the 236g iPhone 15 Pro Max, it feels like it’s only half the weight of an iPhone. In terms of thickness, compared to the latest iPhone, you can clearly see the difference.

So I must say this phone has the best feel in the hand among all the phones we have reviewed this year. It is thin and light enough while having a lot of curved design.

In terms of peripherals, it has dual speakers, IR remote control, NFC and more, but it’s worth noting that the phone comes with a Z-axis motor, so the vibrations won’t be as good as those flagships.

Screen

The screen of the Civi 4 Pro is not only designed in the same way as the Xiaomi 14 Pro – it is also made of the same C8 panel and has a resolution of 1.5K, the screen is undoubtedly the highlight of the phone.

Performance

The Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro uses the newest combination of ‘Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 + LPDDR5 + UFS4.0’, a standard flagship combination. Just for the record, Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro is the world’s first smartphone that comes with the 8s Gen3. While this chipset sounds very close to the 8 Gen 3 in terms of naming, it is almost the same as another mid-ranger, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 in core specs.

So if you’re only concerned about performance, you can basically take it as an overclocked version of the 7+Gen3. However, they are not exactly the same, the 7+Gen3 has downgraded the band, ISP, etc.

My biggest complaint about this chip is in the cache, the 8s Gen3 only has a mere 4MB of L3 cache, which will most likely affect the performance of this chip in some tasks.

I also ran some tests for it, the 8s Gen3 performs very close to the 8 Gen2, so overall this is still a decent chip.

Gaming tests, FIRST, Genshin Impact, we set it to the Highest Graphics Underwater, average frame rates were 42fps with low power consumption during gameplay.

It’s clear that the 8s Gen3 isn’t firing on all cylinders. Later in the game, the power consumption was even just under 4W. So being Thin and light, or having good performance, there is only one way to go, isn’t it?

In the less stressful game PUBG mobile, we set it to smooth graphics and extreme frame rate, the game ran at 60fps throughout and consumed just 2.94W.

So, the answer is clear, the 8s Gen 3 is a good chip with good performance and power control, but Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro opted for a conservative performance strategy, because it is positioned as a thin, light, and photography phone.

Camera

The cameras on the Civi 4 Pro have been upgraded across the board, compared to the Civi 3 it not only has an extra telephoto camera, but the main camera and ultrawide have also been enhanced, as well as support from Leica algorithms.

First, I tried the selfie camera, the Civi 4 Pro has an 18mm and a 26mm selfie camera.

not only can you take close-up photos of your face, but also portraits with some background.

Compared to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Civi 4 Pro’s selfie camera has more beauty options such as “Makeup” and “Teeth”.

But just like most phones, it can not get the edges of the hair quite right.

In terms of the main camera and ultrawide, we compared it with the Xiaomi 13, and in this photo, you can clearly see that the white balance of the Civi is more accurate than the Xiaomi 13, and in the shadows, the Civi has less noise.

In this night shot, the Civi also has sharper details, this billboard shot shows off the HDR capabilities, you can clearly see the text on the billboard.

As for the ultrawide camera, both phones are close in both the center and edges of the photo.

The phone’s 2x telephoto camera is equivalent to about 50mm, which is perfect for portraits. I took some photos with the Lecia portrait and Master portrait separately, you can pause and take a closer look. I really like the skin texture in the photos, to be honest.

Battery & Charging

The Civi 4 Pro has a 4700mAh battery that supports up to 67W Mi-Tubro charge. Compared to the 4500mAh battery of the Civi 3, the Civi 4 Pro has some minor upgrades.

in terms of battery life, let’s compare it to the Xiaomi14 which has a similar battery size and you can visually see the difference.

There are no surprises when it comes to charging speed. It takes about 49 minutes to fully charge the battery.

Conclusion

So there is no doubt that this Civi 4 Pro or Xiaomi 14 Civi or Xiaomi 14 Civi, is the best Civi phone. But obviously, it’s not for everyone, if you have requirements for weight, looks, and photos, then the Civi is a good choice. But if you just want performance, maybe the cheaper Redmi K70 is a better choice.

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AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM02

Although the Intel Core Ultra processors bring some new features, but the Ultra 5 125H is still not as good as the 7840HS, so if you want to choose a mini-pc, the 7840HS is still the most suitable choice.

So today I got my hands on a 7840HS mini-pc, the AYANEO Retro AM02, which not only has a powerful processor, but also has a unique retro look, powerful interfaces, and even eGPU support.

Unbox

Of all the mini-pc products I’ve used, the AM02 comes in the nicest package.

Not only that, the AM02 has a very wide range of accessories, HDMI cable, installation tools, and AC Power Adapter for different regions, the most surprising thing to me is that the package includes a 100W GaN Power Adapter, crazy.

Nowadays, the packaging of smartphones and PCs is getting lighter and simpler. However, AYANEO is still willing to provide users with truly useful accessories and good-looking packaging. Good job, AYANEO.

Design

The AM02 seems like a replica of the Nintendo NES console released in 1983, and at a time when most people are tired of the repetitive and uninteresting look of the mini-PC, a replica of the already recognized NES is a smart idea.

The AM02 also replicates the NES’s card slot design, and it’s cool to see that you can open the front panel by pressing the red ‘OPEN’ button. Although the machine’s casing is mostly made of plastic, it has an excellent paint finish and looks very much like metal.

Of course, the most eye-catching part of the AM02 is the info screen on the front, which has a good resolution and even supports touch control, allowing you to check real-time performance state, adjust the TDP, check the time, adjust the volume, and so on.

In actual running, I prefer to live with it for displaying performance data. But in my imagination, the screen is capable of offering more, such as personal customization and shortcut supports. So I really hope that AYANEO will make this small screen more useful in future updates.

In terms of ports, the AM02 has four USB-A ports, one HDMI2.0 and one DP1.4, as well as a 2.5G Ethernet Port. And most importantly, the AM02 has a full-featured USB-4 Type-C port, which not only offers 40Gbps transfer efficiency but also supports eGPU connection. For gamers, the AM02 could be a real replacement for a traditional Gaming PC, if you can ignore the slight performance losses of external graphics cards.

Meanwhile, disassembling the AM02 is relatively easy. Just follow the steps in the manual and use the tools included in the package. It’s not difficult at all even for the unexperienced. If you’ve bought a Barebone configuration, such detailed installation instructions can save you a lot of trouble.

In terms of expansion performance, the AM02 has two SO-DIMM Slots and supports up to 64GB of memory. It’s worth noting that the AM02 only has one PCle 4.0 M.2 Interface, but it seems to support up to 8TB Dual-Sided Partice SSD. So for such a compact space, it is not bad.

Performance

The 7840HS is arguably the best solution for min-pc at the moment, so there’s no need to worry about the AM02’s performance at all, as the 7840HS performed very well in CPU-z tests. Multi-core performance is roughly equivalent to the 5800X, slightly behind the 12600K, but in terms of power consumption, the 7840HS wins the race.

In the more stressful Cinebench R24, the 7840HS performed very well in both single and multi-core. I must say that this 8-core, 16-thread processor is more than enough to handle most tasks. Whether you’re gaming or working, the 7840HS doesn’t disappoint.

During the stress test, the chip can be maintained at 45W almost the entire time, with the frequency running at close to 4Ghz, there is actually no need to worry about the cooling performance, with this quad heatpipe cooler, it can keep the CPU cool in high loads.

Meanwhile, during the stress test, the fan speed was around 3400 RPM, and there was a noticeable noise, but not too loud.

However, one area to note is that due to the mounting position of the hard disk and the wireless adapter, the hard drive temperature is relatively high when doing heavy reading and writing.

Upon disassembly, I found that the drive does not have a cooling structure, which is most likely a compromise for mounting the small screen.

So, if you are planning to buy a Barebone version, I would recommend installing a cooler Drive without Dram cache.

Game Test

The 7840HS has a built-in AMD Radeon 780M GPU, which has already surpassed the 1050TI and is very close to the 1060 max-Q in Time Spy Tests.

The most important thing is the performance in real games.

First, Let’s see what happened in Genshin Impact. Under 1080p resolution with the highest graphics, the AM02 smoothly run the game at 60fps, which is impressive for the first round.

Then check it out in Counter-Strike 2: with 1080p resolution & mid-graphics, the gaming experience is also great, which easily achieved 100FPS in Death Match.

And, put some pressure on it. In Cyberpunk 2077 with the same 1080p & mid-graphics, the mini PC can handle it, but it couldn’t reach at 60fps. But there’s also a solution for the AM02 mini PC – adding an eGPU.

For a smoother gaming experience, the full-featured USB4.0 port can be put to good use. We selected an AMD Radeon RX 6600M graphics for it.

The gaming experience was boosted to another level. The gaming framerate has increased several times and mostly stayed between 55-70fps.

Overall, the 780M integrated inside is expected to run most games smoothly at a 1080p resolution. If you play competitive games mostly that don’t require high GPU performance or ultra-refined graphics, then the 780M will deliver a delightful gaming experience. Otherwise, a compact eGPU module would be a nice addition.

AYASPEACE

Since we reviewed the AM01, AYANEO has introduced Ayaspeace which used to be on the gaming handheld to the mini-PC, and has implemented some cool features.

Now Ayaspeace can not only manage the small screen for the AM02, but also allow you to quickly access performance adjustment to set up different output and fan strategies.

Conclusion

The AYANEO Retro AM02 is one of the few mini-PC’s on the market that has a great look. I’m sure there are a lot of users who would choose the AM02 because of its great look. And more importantly, the AYANEO AM02 powered by a 7840HS chipset supporting performance tuning is just a surprise in its kind.  

The AYANEO Retro AM02 was newly released on INDIEGOGO and has been popular in the campaign. Now you can also check it out on their official website.

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Geekcom MINI IT11

Geekom, the mini PC brand known for manufacturing high-performance models, built another alternative for average desktop PCs, again. So, curiously Gimzochina Review team got their hands on the latest Geekom model powered by an 11th Intel Core i7 chipset – The Geekcom Mini IT11. Specifically, it features an i7-11390H processor plus a decent combo of 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD.

Unboxing

First of all, like other machines from Geekom, the mini it11 comes in a smartphone-like packaging structure, the first thing appearing is the PC. Even though we have been familiar with the models from Geekom when showing all kinds of gameplay, I’d say this is a true pocket console that can easily fit in a backpack, or even in a jacket pocket.

Moving on to the unboxing, underneath the PC are some accessories, there is a power adapter that supports wide inputs, an HDMI cable, and a VESA bracket for easily hiding at the back of your standard monitors.

Overall, the packaging list is still good for most people. At least we could confirm that it would be very easy to setup and use this PC without buying additional accessories.

I/O – Connectivity & Expandability

The Mini IT11 has a typical look, coming in a small rectangular box. It is almost as big as my palm and feels compact but solid. In terms of ports, it has three 10Gbps USB-A ports and two 20Gbps USB4 ports. That’s a surprise as it looks much like an integration with a useful docking station, which is commendable for a pocket PC.

Not only that, the Mini it11 also has an SD card slot at the side.

So I‘d say, it is very much in line with traditional desktop PCs.

Expansion

Like its brothers, this PC can be disassembled very easily and has a very sturdy metal frame fixing the motherboard. A small detail here, there is a layer of foam on top of each port to protect the ports, as I said in my previous review, the mini it series can be carried around without any worries.

This is also the reason why I like it, a lot of mini PC products on the market tend to show off some gimmicks and nonsense selling points, they always look a bit cheap and flashy, while Geekom is willing to spend money on a lot of details, to make the mini it series more reliable.

In terms of storage expandability, in addition to a PCIE3.0 2280 SSD, it also supports an extra 2.5″ SATA hard drive. Frankly, this is a bit mediocre compared to the mini-it13 we reviewed earlier, but it’s good enough for everyday use.

Of course, I’m most pleased with the upgradability, as the SATA port can support an up-to-2TB hard drive, and if you need more RAM, it supports up to 64GB.

Performance

About performance, this PC is powered by an INTEL i7-11390H processor. I also ran some performance tests, and for everyday use, the quad cores, 8 threads, and 5GHZ clocking were capable of handling most of the tasks.

In the stress test, the chip was able to maintain a temperature of around 80° at 28W, with the CPU running at 4.5Ghz.

It’s also worth noting that the fan speed was very restrained even when I adjusted it to performance mode in the bios. If the i9 version mini it13 can be called a little monster, then this mini it11 is like a gentleman, delivering consistent performance with very little noise.

The PC uses a 96EU Intel XE GPU, when running games with low graphic requirements, such as Genshin Impact, it is capable of running at 1080p resolution, low graphics, and the gameplay is very smooth. of course, if you want to play some casual games, such as Civilization, there’s no need to worry about performance at all, the game just runs flawlessly.

Of course, the advantage of Intel’s GPU is the excellent codec performance and some professional software support, so facing some light photo processing and video editing, this CPU is quite enough.

I try to use Premiere to process 4k video with 100M bitrate, and the playback is very smooth, if just make some short movies, this is enough.

For photo processing I chose Lightroom for testing, thanks to the high CPU frequency and dual channel memory, it’s not difficult to process 24MP Raw photos.

Storage

For the SSD, it is pre-installed with a Lexar NM6A1 SSD.

Although this is a PCIE Gen3 SSD, in the actual test it got very close to the theoretical maximum rate of PCIE gen3. The transfer speed of 3000MB/S would leave a great space in performance.

conclusion

Overall, the Geekom Mini IT11 has good performance, plenty of IO ports, and impressive workmanship and interior design. If you want a pocket PC to handle your daily work and entertainment, this quiet and compact IT11 is perfect.

If you are interested in trying it out for your daily uses, you can get it on Amazon US with US$20 off coupon code: GCIT114OFF; Or on Amazon UK with £20 off coupon code: GIZMO1105.

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OnePlus 12 x Pixelworks

In the OnePlus 12’s review, we said that the OnePlus 12 didn’t squeeze the full potential of the Snapdragon 8 Gen3. However, I forgot to tell you that it’s not at its best for gaming experience. That’s because yet another chip in this phone hasn’t flexed its muscles, which is the Pixelworks X7 with integrations of the company’s IRX Rendering Acceleration solution and IRX device tuning services.

We got the global version of the OnePlus 12 a week ago, so we think this is a very good chance to tell you how this independent chip turns the phone into a super smooth gaming phone, but meanwhile, stay cool and chill.

Pixelworks X7 Independent Visual Processor

I’m sure you’ve heard of Pixelworks, they’ve been working on making smartphones obtain better gaming experience since 2016. The company has more than 20 years of history delivering innovative image-processing solutions to consumer electronics, professional displays, and video streaming services. The Pixelworks X7 is the most comprehensive visual processor designed for flagships and high-performance smartphones.

IRX Gaming Experience

It delivers higher frame rates, higher resolutions, and detailed graphics without draining excessive power. The just-released OnePlus 12 global version is armored with the X7 visual processor and IRX technology certification to deliver IRX gaming experience. It really isn’t a gimmick this time, and we’ll show you the upgrades in an easy-to-understand way.

Now we’re in Genshin Impact, and I’m having my character running around. The gaming experience is actually not bad right now, after all the OnePlus 12 is also a flagship phone. Just keep the graphics in mind, as

this gaming experience will be taken to the next level. Slide down from the bottom right corner to open the Gaming Center, now you can see the main features that are only available with the X7 visual processor: Adaptive Frame Booster and Hyper Resolution.

We used to see similar features on other phones, but almost all of them cannot work together at the same time. While the most surprising thing is that on this OnePlus 12 driven by the Pixelworks X7, you can activate both Adaptive Frame Booster and Hyper Resolution at the same time, enjoying higher framerate and better graphic details.

Now let’s go back to the game and take a look around. Can you feel the difference?

Gaming Tests

Actually, you may not be able to see much of a difference due to the resolution of the phone’s Screen recording and the framerate of our video. Don’t worry, I’ll show you the difference in slow-motion videos, and much closer shots, with screenshots as well. Visually they really do look like a completely different experience, and if your eyes are sensitive enough, the images are not only more detailed, but the motion is also much smoother. This is really more natural and smoother than any of our previous test results on Genshin Impact.

For example, in this scene, after turning on Hyper Resolution, you can obviously see that the image and edges get sharper. The texture of the wall here can be more clearly presented, which is something that used to be found only with desktop-level graphic hardware. The whole graphics just look more delicate. Almost all mobile games are wasting these phones’ displays, so I’m really glad the OnePlus 12 can put it to better use with the X7 visual processor.

To verify its actual boosting effect, we also did some tests apart from observing with our eyes.

In addition to learning the gap between these two features on and off on the OnePlus 12, we also brought a Xiaomi 14 Pro as a reference for comparison, and they are both powered by the Snapdragon 8Gen3 chip. Here let’s see how the OnePlus 12 with the X7 processor challenges its rivals.

After turning on Adaptive Frame Booster, the OnePlus 12 just kept Genshin Impact running at 120fps, while the Xiaomi 14 Pro does have to take the face of the game’s frame lock at 60fps.

As the X7 visual processor helps the GPU share the rendering pressure, the whole gaming on OnePlus 12 is less fluctuated but surprisingly smooth. I barely noticed the lag due to any framerate jitters. There is no doubt that the OnePlus 12 has a better gaming experience during the tests.

At the same time, another benefit is that: the OnePlus 12 was achieving smooth 120fps at the display end while its GPU was running at 40fps, so it even consumed less power than the Xiaomi 14 Pro!

As you can see, OnePlus 12’s power consumption is instead lower with higher-framerate gaming. Being power-saving during gaming is what those phone brands should figure out in the future. After all, playing games with a charging cable plugged in is always a terrible experience.

Overheating is always another big problem for mobile gaming. But this time, with the X7 processor providing rendering support and freeing up the CPU and GPU, the phone didn’t get heated up easily. After 20-min gaming test, they both have good temperature control, but the max temperature we detected on Xiaomi 14 Pro was still a bit higher.

Meanwhile, we still have concerns about gaming latency when turned on frame interpolation. So let’s test the touch latency in another game, PUBG mobile.

The FPS game is a perfect option to showcase the concerns. And I called up my colleague for a blind test. Since most phones aren’t thoroughly optimized for touch latency, while the OnePlus 12’s frame booster doesn’t seem to produce noticeable latency, it was almost impossible for him to tell which test was the result of the frame booster.

Extremely Low Latency Added

Then I had to use the slow-motion video again to confirm how much latency was added. By comparing in slow motion, turning on this feature did increase the touch latency by roughly 20 milliseconds. So if it were you, would you be able to detect the gap?

To support more devices getting the same results we just showed you, Pixelworks just rolled out a tech brand: the IRX gaming experience Brand. The IRX gaming experience brand aims to outdo traditional rendering solutions with high framerates, high resolutions, and detailed graphics solutions but without draining excessive power.

Verdict

Simply put: IRX Certified phones epitomize the advantages of Pixelworks’ professional visual processing technologies ( e.g. MEMC & Super-resolution) and profound expertise in mobile gaming performance and picture quality tunning to ensuring a great IRX gaming experience featuring silky-smooth motion, high-fidelity visual effects, and a sustained cool handling.

In addition to Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile we showed here, IRX also supports a great number of top mobile games. Now the OnePlus 12 is the Only Globally Launched smartphone that passed IRX certification, and we learn that Pixelworks has promised that more phones and games will pass this certification soon. So mobile gamers, stay tuned!

We really want to show you how mobile gaming is going to evolve, as we’re excited to see something happening on the compact machines. I don’t know if you have more ideas about the Pixelworks‘ X7 visual processor and IRX gaming experience for the OnePlus 12. But Pixelworks’ idea of bringing a technology that used to be part of TVs to smartphones is genius. As it does benefit a lot of mobile gamers, Pixelworks definitely deserves wider attention.

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We often scour the internet for surprising gadgets and then share them with you guys. Some of them have been so successful that they are always on the list of top sales in the big market; A few others, well, especially focused on niche markets, their excellent design and rigorous industrial production have resulted in a limited supply. That’s why you always see people whispering about these brands and their products in some discussion forums.

And, this is the new Crush gamepad from PB Tails. There’s no doubt that the gamepad and its brand fall into the latter.

Amazingly, it has gained a good reputation in the gamepad world through limited product lineups. The Crush is probably the most well-specced and best-made gamepad I’ve ever used.

Probably some of you have heard of another star gamepad from PB Tails, the Choc Series. It’s really surprising that it allows custom elements to appear in such a small niche.

Features

The feature that appeals to me the most is that it gives a very customizable design while making sure you get Pro-level features. Some are common on grips like RGB, the most widely adopted button layouts, extra custom buttons, etc.; others add so much to the design and manufacturing costs that few makers are willing to accept these options, like this amazing magnetic replaceable front cover. This means you can hide all screw holes and unevenness with this clever personalization, which also makes it look like a work of art.

In addition to various color plastic covers, you can also have premium covers like the metal one with a matt finish. It’s absolutely gonna be the favorite one for most gamers, though you might find it a bit heavy when playing with it for the first time. It’s so delicate and the brand even specially made two metal joystick caps for options to well fit with the metal design and make it look and feel as one. But to be honesty, I still prefer the rubber-covered joystick caps.

According to the brand’s designer, the Porsche 550 Spyder inspires the design of the Crush Controller, and from the outside, it looks very nice indeed. Looking at the controller from the side, you can see Porsche’s classic curve, smooth and sporty.

We can also find some surprise inside, not just the good looks. For example, the trigger and joystick are both using Hall sensors, which not just have better endurability but also much higher accuracy. So if you’re a switch user confused by stick drift, you should know what I’m talking about.

In testing, the hall sensors did a very good job, the Crush Controller’s triggers feel so linear and the average error of the joystick was only 0.1%.

The ABXY buttons use conductive rubber, which I think is a smart detail, as it provides fast response and crisp feedback. In some action games that require complicated and fast operations, it just helped a lot.

Device Support

Now let’s talk about the supported platforms. The Crush of course supports Windows PC, and MacOS platforms as well. For mobile platforms like Switch, Android, and iOS, it is also able to perfectly map with the right layout. You can either connect it via Bluetooth, 2.4G or cables. But since the models we have are from an early version. There’s no 2.4G receiver in the package. But I play a lot under Bluetooth connection, and the Crush could easily be found and established the connection, and kept amazingly stable during the hours of gaming.

the Crush Controller has two different layouts for PC and Nintendo Switch respectively and has subtle differences in appearance, you can click on this link to learn more.

Game Test

It’s really impressive for gaming. For example, in some action games, the Crush Controller performed very well. With very quick responses to actions like jumps and attack combos. The Controller can definitely compare with those gamepads with big names.

In Cyberpunk 2077, thanks to the Hall Trigger and Joysticks, I pretty enjoyed the smooth driving across Night City. In fps games, it’s also good, but of course, not as good as some grips designed specifically for fps. If you play some competitive FPS games, the Crush may not be the best companion, but for most shooting games, it already kills quite a lot of competitors.

Experience

During all the gaming, the grip is much better than it looks. My middle finger fits the controller almost perfectly, and the support in the center of the palm releases a lot when using it for long hours, and helps the index finger achieve quicker presses. For the size of my hands, this is a much better fit for me than the Xbox controller.

The other thing that made me fall in love with it is that I really like the design of the switchable covers. I can even imagine myself tirelessly collecting the new custom covers that were released by the brand in the future.

Battery

The Crush Controller comes with an 860mAh battery that lasts about 10 hours, which is not bad. And for a normal charge, it took us about 2 hours to collect back the full power.

Verdict

I know the Crush is still on the Kickstarter campaign. And I hope they keep developing it with more interesting custom variants. If you guys need a gamepad for a new experience, I highly recommend you try the Crush out, especially the China white variant and the Premium Ghost variant. Its designers put a lot of thought into it. Shout out to the designers. Thank you for watching.

Check out the Crush Controller on the Kickstarter Page here.

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Today I got a Retro Mini-PC from AYANEO – this AM01. To be honest, I was curious to see what kind of Mini-PC would be like from a manufacturer who specializes in Windows handheld gaming devices. First of all, the version I got is powered by Ryzen7 5700U 32G memory and 1TB SSD.

Unbox

The colors on the packaging is quite retro, and the text and graphics have been designed in a pixel style. When I opened the package, I must say that the unique retro design really caught my eye.

Other than the PC itself, there is also a set of pixel art style stickers, that can be attached to any place you want to decorate. In addition to that, there is a power adapter with wide input and AC power adapters of various sizes.

Surprisingly, it also comes with a disassembly tool and accessories for installing the hard disk. The box is so full of accessories, it’s like AYANEO would even love to have an engineer in the box!

Design

The AYANEO AM01 is a real eye-catcher. The appearance is a clear homage to the Macintosh, the legendary PC launched by Apple in 1984. Although the size is completely different from the real Macintosh, many details are still very much the same, such as the location of the Macintosh floppy drive. However, the floppy drive portal is cleverly designed as an on/off switch. AYANEO’s logo has been magnetized and can work with the magneitc decorative pieces included in the package, to create your own look with the stickers also. All I can say is that AYANEO has done a great job in design.

The outer case is made of plastic, and the color is a kind of oxidized plastic beige, which can also be called “APPLE beige”. Personally, I like this color very much, it’s classic and good looking. I have to say, it’s definitely the most eye-catching device on the desk. Meanwhile, there is an extensive amount of hollowing on the case, in cooling tests, the AM01 did perform very well.

My only complaint about the appearance is the layout, when I place the unit horizontally on my desk, I can’t see the delicate front. If I put it up vertically, the cables brake the harmony, I am torn, but let me know in the comment section if you have the perfect solution.

I/O

In terms of IO ports, there’s a Type-C 5Gbps connector on the front and a 3.5mm headphone jack, and the rear gets a full complement of ports, which are more than enough for everyday use.

Performance

Ryzen7 5700U is a chip that many people are familiar with, Zen3 architecture, 8 Cores and 16 Threads, 8MB L3 cache. It can provide strong performance. I first ran the CPUZ test and the scores were very close to the i7-10700 which also has 8 cores,good performance.

in the more stressful Cinebench 2024, the Ryzen7 5700U still performed well.

In the 10 minute stress test, this chip stayed at 35W all along, running at 3.3Ghz, temperatures at around 80°C, The CPU still managed to run at around 3Ghz during the combined CPU and GPU stress test, nice performance.

The 5700U is equipped with a Vega8 core graphics card, and in time spy tests this Vega8 performance is roughly comparable to the MX350, and if you run games with low graphics requirements, the Vega8 still performs well.

Overall, the Ryzen7 5700U is great for everyday use, providing great CPU performance, and decent GPU performance.

In terms of noise, the fan barely spins during daily use, and during stress tests there is noise that can be noticed, but it is very minimal.

I must say that the rest of the configuration is also very good, the 32GB dual channel memory provides a very good read/write performance, while the 32GB memory is also enough to deal with all kinds of complex tasks.

In terms of storage, it uses a Lexar NM620 1T SSD, I also did some tests on this hard drive. Although this is a PCIE3.0 hard disk, surprisingly it almost reached the upper limit of PCIE3.0 in terms of read-and-write performance, very good. At the same time, I tested the large files read and write performance, it is also very good.

Game

I first tested this PC in Genshin Impact and it achieved 45fps at 1080p medium graphics preset, it’s worth noting that I did the test in the much more stressful Fontaine area.

In Counterstrike 2, with the graphics set at 1080p minimum, the average fps was around 100 in death match.In a casual game like Civilization, there’s no doubt that it runs at 60fps all along, a very good gaming experience.

So if you’re not a heavy user, this GPU performance is more than enough to be your gaming PC, and as for the CPU, you can trust the 8 ZEN3 cores.

Software

Like all AYANEO handheld gaming devices, the AM01 comes with AYAspace, which makes it very easy to set up the TDP, fan speed and manage my games, etc. It also allows you to monitor performance and personalize your game. Performance monitoring and personalized settings are also possible. For a mini-PC device, AYAspace is clearly a plus.

Conclusion

Overall, the AYANEO Retro AM01 mini-PC has an impressive look, and very nice little design on other things that allows for easy DIY. If you are attracted by the great look, you will also be pleasantly surprised by the good CPU performance.

Check out the unique Retro MINI PC here.

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RedMagic is definitely the most special phone brand in these couple of years.

Now in the niche market of gaming phones, it’s not easy for any brand to survive. Some brands shifted their strategies to the mass market, such as iQOO, while unfortunately, some even have been close to backing down from the market. You know what I’m talking about. Yeah, it’s Black Shark, it used to be my favorite gaming phone brand.

However, only RedMagic is still running wild on the gaming-phone path and is starting to try designs that will always remain only in the minds of other phone makers.

What? ROG phone? Well, an old castle owner, let’s cut him a slack.

RedMagic

The latest RedMagic 9 Pro in my hand is the most specially designed phone in 2023, probably taking the title until 2024, unless RedMagic releases a new model to defeat their own 9 Pro.

Technically, its innovative design wasn’t just developed based on the need for gaming, such as the punchless screen and the perfect rectangular shape. As well as a completely flat back design. the RedMagic 9 Pro is designed to look like a betrayal of the mainstream phone market.

Unbox

The packaging for the RedMagic 9 Pro is with a rarely seen silver color as well as glossy accents. The hard case comes with it fits the phone perfectly.There is also a charger and a charging cable inside the package.

First I would like to talk about the charger which supports up to 80W and has decent charging protocol support.

Unfortunately it is a glossy black finish and it’s definitely the most fingerprint-prone charger on the planet. A hacker could easily take everything I have just by stealing the charger.

Design

The RedMagic 9 Pro looks like a phone from the future. The experience of viewing this phone from the front is outstanding, with extremely narrow bezels, coupled with an under-screen camera and square screen proportions delivering an unrivaled visual.

No matter what angle you look at the screen, it is just outstanding. Most of the time it is very difficult to spot the under-screen camera, even on close inspection. It is only vaguely visible against a white background with low brightness.

This phone has a very cool back design that is completely flat with a carbon fiber texture. As well as RGB lights, there is no doubt that no one can resist such a look. One thing worth noting is that like RedMagic’s previous phones, the 9 Pro also packs a cooling fan, but this time the design is much more understated, subtly blending in with the camera’s camera. In 2023, if you want a flagship phone without a raised camera, the RedMagic 9 Pro is the only choice.

The flash portion has a very small bump that’s about as thick as a piece of paper. In the frame, there is quite a lot of stuff, a 3.5MMW headphone jack, IR remote, touch trigger, 3 microphones, dual speakers, and more.

Some may complain about the thickness and grip, but compared to the iPhone 14, the thickness is acceptable. And thanks to the slightly curved connection between the frame and the screen, the grip feels unexpectedly good.

The phone I got has a small stain where the fan is located, and not just me, some of the users who have purchased the 9 Pro have also responded with similar issues, SO, please also consider it before buying. It doesn’t affect the use, but, it just looks a little embarrassing.

Performance

The performance is the strongest among the 8Gen3 phones I have tested. Whether it was Geekbench or 3DMark, the 9 Pro got scores that other phones struggled to match.

The only complaint I have is that RedMagic doesn’t offer a 16GB-RAM option on the 9 Pro, so if you want 16GB, you’ll have to buy the 9 Pro+. However, it’s not very wise to pay the extra money for the Plus variant. You can check out the differences between them here:

Game Test

First of all in Genshin Impact, without a doubt, it was easily kept at 60fps all the time, with power consumption at around 5w like most Snapdragon 8Gen3 phones, in PUBG mobile, perfect 90fps with a very smooth gaming experience. In Honor of Kings, the game runs at 120fps the whole time and has very excellent power control.

Of course, if you want even more performance, you can manually turn on Diablo mode, and this 8Gen3’s CPU and GPU will run at ultra-high frequencies. I tested it for 20 minutes in Harajuku with Diablo mode on, the average power consumption was rising to 9.2W and there was no downclocking at all during the 20 minutes of gaming, which is insane.

Meanwhile, the RedMagic 9 Pro got close to a maximum temperature of 50°C, even coming with a hardworking fan running. That’s probably an extreme performance that we could run on the Snapdragon 8Gen 3 platform.

8gen3 is strong enough to easily crash almost any game even without Diablo mode on, I think Diablo mode is designed for geeks and emulator players.

If you are an FPS game player, then the 9 Pro’s shoulder triggers can be effective in improving your game, I usually set the left one as aiming acts and the right set as shooting. That’s still very useful, compared to regular phone players, you can always have quicker responses. If there’s anything that feels better than the touchable triggers, it must be Black Shark’s mechanical triggers, which, however, are probably going to be history with the brand. I do miss the physical feedback on the Black Shark 4 series.

Fully Covered Display

The RedMagic 9 Pro comes with a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen and uses a 20:9 ratio and smaller curvature, so it’s not just for gaming, the screen also provides an excellent experience when watching videos.

This screen also has a manual maximum brightness of 600nit and an excitation brightness of 1600nit, as well as low brightness PWM dimming and high brightness DC dimming. Simply put, this is a good gaming screen.

Battery & Charging

The 9 Pro has a large 6500mAh battery, and it doesn’t consume more power than any other 8gen3 phone if Diablo mode isn’t on, all in all, the RedMagic 9 Pro can please any picky person when it comes to battery life.

It has a maximum charging power of 80W, and it takes about 38 minutes to fully charge the battery, which is even better than some phones with 100W charging power.

The other good news is that the RedMagic 9 Pro supports bypass charging, and it allows you to manually turn it on whenever you need it. RedMagic really knows what gamers want.

Camera

To be honest, just looking at the specs alone, the camera on the 9 Pro is not bad. The main Camera not only has a large 1/1.57-inch sensor but also supports OIS.

I also briefly took some sample shots, but I think people who really want to buy this phone might not care too much about that. Anyway, you can check out the video here, where we show the samples.

As for the front-facing camera, it just brought me back to 2012.

Verdict

In short, the RedMagic 9 Pro has everything a gamer could want! great performance, cool looks, big battery, bypass charging, and more. This is definitely the ultimate gaming device that gamers will hard to resist.

Anyway, if you are still interested in the upgraded gaming phone, buy it at Giztop or Geekwills.

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It just happened so soon, I got my hands on this Realme’s latest flagship phone, the GT 5 PRO, a flagship phone with 8 Gen3. Let me tell you the truth, some of Realme’s offerings before this seemed a bit cheap, but now, I can clearly see that Realme is changing its brand positioning. After a week of use, I must say that the Realme GT 5 PRO is truly a flagship product.

Unbox

The Realme GT 5 PRO comes in a black box that shows champagne-colored decorative lines with a reflective finish.

Opening the box, the package includes the phone, a 100w power adapter, a charging cable, and a case that has a leather-like texture on the back and decorative lines where the lens is located. The case is the accessory I like most, coming with excellent quality.

Design

In terms of design, it has changed quite a bit, and in my opinion, the phone’s design has gotten closer to mainstream and more in line with things people have been expecting.

I got this GT 5 PRO in a white leather version, officially named Bright Moon variant in Chinese. The leather color of the back cover is a bit close to Beige. The touch of this leather is excellent. Especially coming with the low-key beige color, the new GT phone’s build and tone are much upgraded, if comparing it with its predecessors.

Meanwhile, unlike the previous GT series, the back of the Realme GT 5 PRO is very restrained, with no other decorative elements on the back of the phone other than the lens module and the metal logo. If you compare the GT 5 PRO with the GT 5, I don’t think anyone would think it’s the same series.

Back to the lens module, the circular lens module… emm, It’s a design that can’t go wrong, and it’s worth noting that the interior of the lens module is designed with a radial pattern, paired with a rounded metal bezel around it. Among all phones with round lens modules, the Realme’s new GT is likely to be the most impressive one for me.

As for Realme’s logo, many people can’t understand the asymmetrical design and think it’s ugly and abrupt. But if you try to think like a designer, when completing an article, people tend to sign their names in the bottom right corner. So maybe Realme does it the same way, after designing the lens module, the whole phone is complete. After all, the part below Realme’s logo is blank.

The Realme GT 5 PRO has a micro-curved screen at the front, and if you compare it to the Vivo X100, you can see that the GT 5 PRO has a fairly narrow screen bezel, and personally, I prefer a straight screen. But I still have to say that the front of the Realme GT 5 PRO is quite impressive.

The Realme GT 5 PRO uses a metal frame and from some angles, it gives an illusion that the phone is very thin (But not thick actually). Since the edge is very straight, it’s not as rounded as it looks in the hand. But it’s still very comfortable.

What surprised me the most is that the Realme GT 5 PRO uses USB 3.2, and in a single large file write test, the transfer speed is about 5Gbps. good job, Realme.

Performance

The Realme GT 5 PRO comes with 8 Gen3. In Geekbench 5, the single-core performance is the strongest among the 8 Gen3 phones we have tested so far. Since we got an early version, there were abnormal stats in the multi-core test and the scores were on the low side. However, in Antutu benchmark the scores have surpassed the Xiaomi 14. Overall, with the flagship soc with LPDDR5X and UFS4.0 hardware combination, there is no need to worry about performance at all.

In the game test, Realme GT 5 PRO still performs very well, the frame rate fluctuation is very small, what’s more surprising to me is that Realme GT 5 PRO has a very strong temperature control, after 20 minutes of Genshin Impact, the surface temperature is only 43 °.

Camera

Realme GT 5 PRO has a big upgrade in the camera. First of all, the biggest improvement in hardware is of course the telephoto lens.

The telephoto len’s native focal length is 2.7x and supports macro shooting. In mid-range phones, a periscope lens indeed deserves a round of applause. I really like using the telephoto to shoot photos, so I also took some sample with it.

In daily life, the telephoto lens is easy to use and does not require much skill to take good photos. And in low-light environments, thanks to the telephoto 1/1.56-inch sensor, the image quality is very good. Since this telephoto lens supports OIS, you don’t need to worry about image stability when shooting night scenes.

In terms of video recording, Realme GT 5 PRO supports recording 4k60fps and 8k24fps videos. And the telephoto supports 4k 30fps Dolby Vision HDR video, this is amazing!

Screen

This phone has a customized 6.78-inch BOE screen, which is indeed excellent in terms of display effect. It is worth noting that this screen supports a maximum peak brightness of 4500nit, but of course only achievable in a small area. In actual use, Realme GT 5 PRO has a maximum manual brightness of 1000nit and an excitation brightness of 1600nit. Realme has done a very good job of giving us the power to decide the brightness.

At low brightness, it comes with PWM dimming, and at mid-to-high brightness, the phone shifts to DC-like dimming.

Battery & Charger

The 5400mAh battery kills the game and the Realme GT 5 PRO’s battery has an excellent battery performance.

On the charging side, 100W Supervooc charging can completely fill the battery in about 30 minutes. Not only that, the GT 5 PRO also supports wireless fast charging up to 50W. Although it is not as powerful as before, but it still performs well.

Software

In terms of system, Realme GT5 PRO comes with Realme UI 5 based on Android 14.

There are two features I really like – First, it supports manual setting of specific app’s refresh rates, so, finally, you can enjoy a high refresh rate on popular apps like Tiktok.

Exclusive Game Memory is my favorite feature, it can effectively prevent games in the background from being taken down. If you play games a lot, you would know how exactly it boosts the gaming experience. Realme seems to know exactly what gamers want.

Conclusion

I can say that the Realme GT5 PRO is a big change from Realme’s previous offerings, the camera has been improved and the look has changed dramatically. However, as a reviewer, I admire the courage, and the change by far is impressive. At least what’s going to be sure is that, the Realme GT5 PRO has become more versatile, while Realme still maintains its tradition of delivering good hardware and experience that exceeds its price point.

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Doogee is going strong this year, isn’t it! We have reviewed several products from them, each with distinctive features, and this time, there you have an upgraded tablet, the T30 Ultra. This one has a 2.5k display, Helio G99 processor, dual SIM Cards & dual-Band Wi-Fi, plus a large battery built into this premium body, really good choice for daily work and entertainment, now let’s get into the details.

Design

This T30 Ultra has a truly great look all around, when I hold it in hand, the feel is largely in line with many tablets on the market. First of all, the bezels on this 11-inch display are equal in each corner, visually it’s a piece of nice screen. Flip to the back, it has dark gray sandblasted aluminum covering most part of the body, and brushed metal finished piece at the other part, the aluminum is very smooth to the touch, and also prevent fingerprints from staying, such a diverse design creates a sleek appearance, and I really like it.

The power button and volume buttons are located at the top left corner, with the camera placed in the middle of the same side, by seeing this kind of design, you know the tablet is meant to be used both for work and entertainment. So to support such needs, there are four speakers on both sides, they are great for doing video conferencing or simply enjoying some video content, and not to forget the Hi-res audio certification.

Other ports like the type-C charging port and the keyboard connect points are also at the right places.

Performance

This tablet has the Helio G99 Octa-core Processor inside, the version in our hand has 32GB RAM+256GB ROM.

to make this clear for you guys, it is 12GB physical RAM and 20GB virtual RAM, still a decent combo after all. The limit in games is probably 30fps at smooth graphic mode, so I’ll generally be playing lighter games. For the ROM, it also supports storage expansion up to 2TB, you can put a card here in the sim card slot.  

Get into the Geekbench 5 benchmarks here, it scored 1785 in multi-core performance, a decent score can’t argue with that. So G99 is the most commonly used CPU in some tech products right now, it has good performance and power efficiency, so this tablet can still manage to run some games and daily tasks well.

As you can see, if we set the graphics at a smooth level, the performance is still good, and the movements are smooth, with some minor inconsistencies in battles. So as the results suggest, this tablet will be a good choice for some light games or simple work tasks.

Display

This tablet has an 11’’ 2.5k display, 16:10 ratio, and 250nit peak brightness, It also comes with TÜV SÜD Blue Light Certification and Widevine L1 Support. All the specs translate to a good performance in daily work and entertainment situations.

As you can see I have been watching some videos, the visual is good and it does not show any lag at all, also since it has almost the perfect screen ratio for watching content, the window of the video is the best. And it is positioned as a daily driver, the blue light certification does help a lot. However there is still something not quite well made, which is the 250nit peak brightness, it is good for viewing things indoors, but could show some weakness when it’s used outdoors.

Other features

The tablet has an 8580mAh large battery built in, and 18W charger included in the package, this battery should support a 1-2 day use without any problem, and it can top up quickly in 1-2 hours.

What is included in the package are a nice screen protector and a transparent case, not many brands would do such heartwarming things for customers anymore. Also it has a 16MP main camera and 8MP front camera, it is good for taking some photos in your daily life or doing video conferencing.

I am sure you are also familiar with the original Android 13 OS, if you are used to working with Google app packs, the spreadsheet-sharing experience can be very smooth, let alone it has a free WPS app for you to process all the Excel and things. And if you always work remotely, putting a sim card inside will keep you going all the time, and once you have WIFI access, the dual-band WIFI capability will help you get a faster connection.   

Verdict

To sum up this Doogee T30 Ultra tablet, it has everything you need for daily use, the perfect size and the elegant back design, it feels very good in hand. The specs are right at the edge of providing a good experience for mid-level users, and with the good OS support, it is the right choice for those people.

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If you want to buy a 2-in-1 PC, most of the options are with Intel processors in this market. But today I got my hands on the latest portable PC from Alldocube, the Alldocube iWork GT 12, which is the first 2-in-1 PC powered by an AMD processor. We finally got another option and it’s surprisingly an inexpensive model of its kind. So the question is if this first 2-in-1 PC powered by an AMD processor can rival the Surface.

Here’s a very interesting meme in China about AMD that I want to share with you guys. Every time AMD becomes competitive again bringing great alternatives. Gamers would say ‘AMD, Yes!’ like ‘shouting yeah’ to an underdog who won the game. So this time, I must say ‘AMD, yes!’

Giveaway at the end of November

By the way, Now you have a chance to win this awesome 2-IN-1 PC for free! Please click into the YouTube video page to learn more about the giveaway of the ALLDOCUBE iWork GT 12 2-in-1 PC. But note that before shipping, we will be reviewing whether you have shared our video and subscribed to our channel, after all, we are only willing to give it away to viewers who support us.

And don’t be sad if you don’t win. This time we cooperate with the brand Alldocube and AMD to debut the new iWork GT 12 on our own Geekwills store and our cooperated store Giztop with an exclusive coupon code: WGT12. We’re getting a $100 discount right off the official pricing, and meanwhile, we’re also giving away an Alldocube keyboard and another leather case to all subscribers who order the PC in the following month! That’s all we can do for you guys!

This is our first try, and we hope that while we keep running this channel, more of our friends will enjoy the benefits of tech products! Good luck to all of you! Back to the review. Now the question is: how would this 2-in-1 PC with an AMD processor perform? Let’s find out the answer.

Design

In terms of Design, the front of the iWork GT 12 is similar to a typical Android tablet, coming with a 12.6-inch 3:2 ratio screen and a compact body. However, on the sides, there is a sloping design, which visually reduces the thickness of the tablet. Well, pretty smart trick. iWork GT 12 weighs around 915g, so I would like to place it on a table or my lap more often. But if only for light entertainment, I prefer to hold it in my hands, while touching the display for operation without the keyboard kit. The lightweight is just good for that.

The shell has a nice grey look, and the back with a matt finish rejects fingerprints and stains well. There are also metal contacts on the bottom for attaching the keyboard. It’s worth noting that this PC has two cameras at the front and back like an Android tablet, the image shot on both for video conferencing is good, but for such a budget PC, I wouldn’t ask for anything more about its image quality.

In terms of ports, the iWork GT 12 has two full-featured USB3.2 GEN 2 type-C ports, which not only support charging and data transfer but also external monitors. Not only that, it also has a USB 3.2 GEN-2 type-A port, which means that in most cases, I don’t have to use the type-C docking station. And the GT 12 also has a headphone jack and supports TF card expansion up to 512GB. It is safe to say, no one will be disappointed by its expandability.

Hardware

In terms of performance, iWork GT 12 is equipped with a 4 core 8 thread AMD Ryzen5 7520U processor, along with 16GB LPDDR5 memory, it is unusual to see such a hardware combo in a 2-in-1 PC. As for the actual theoretical performance, I first tested it in CPU-Z, the 7520U performance is roughly equivalent to the same 4-core 8-thread desktop CPU- the i7 4790k. Compared to the latest flagship processors, the 7520U’s single-core performance is about half that of the i9-13900k. But please keep in mind that the 7520U is a mobile processor with 15w TDP. So from this aspect, really nothing to complain.

After that, I ran 2 rounds of tests with the latest Cinebench 2024, and the results showed that the multi-core performance was about half of the i9-9880h, and the single core was about 85% of the i9-9880h.

Overall, in terms of extreme performance, thanks to the TSMC 6nm, the chipset really exceeded my expectations. Overall, it’s hard to find someone using such a device to run high-performance software like C4D, Blender, AE, and so on. Now with the 7520U processor, the iWork GT 12 is perfectly suited for my office and entertainment needs.

During the performance test, I found that the CPU was running at a high clocking, which made me curious about the CPU strategy of the iWork GT 12. During a ten-minute CPU stress test in AIDA64, the CPU’s power consumption was close to 20w at the beginning, and the CPU was running at a high clocking of 4GHZ or even more. And eventually, the CPU’s power was stabilized at 15w.

with the CPU clocking still at 3.8GHZ. and the CPU temperature was 93°. This is a very good performance for a portable PC. And during the stress test, the fan speed was pretty calm, I could only hear a subtle airflow sound. There is no sharp airflow noise like most gaming laptops.

The 7520U has an integrated AMD Radeon 610M GPU that uses the very advanced RDN2 architecture, which is very nice, but the Radeon 610M only has 2 CU units.

For gaming tests, first we run the Genshin Impact. Under 1080P graphics, the PC runs at an average framerate of 45fps. In the CSGO, turn it down to 720P resolution, the iWork PC could still run at 100fps. The good news is that the temperature control is excellent. And thanks to RDN2, the 610M GPU supports the latest AV1 hardware decoding, so the iWork GT 12 is great for light gaming and video play.

The 16GB of dual channel LPDDR5 memory is excellent, and it’s hard to see such a memory configuration at the same price. Paired with a 512GB NVME storage, this is a very competitive combination.

Screen

There is no doubt that the screen is the highlight of the iWork GT 12, it uses a 3:2 ratio of 12.6-inch IPS screen, the resolution reached 2K level, the screen is clear and delicate, and in the brightness of the performance is also very good, even if you use it outdoors, the brightness of the screen is also very satisfying.

And the screen also supports 10-point touch and 4096 levels of pressure-sensitive handwriting, so in this price range it is amazingly competitive. Although I can conveniently have touch control on the display without any input accessories, I have to say that the iWork GT 12 also impressed me a lot with its smooth stylus experience.

User experience

In terms of software, iWork GT 12 comes with Windows 11 Home Edition pre-installed, and when paired with the 7520U, the experience is very smooth. it gives me a very good experience in my daily officing and movie watching, and since it’s a 2-in-1 PC, I can use it pretty much anywhere, lying down on the sofa or bed as I want for casual gaming.

Keyboard

In terms of keyboard, the iWork GT 12 uses the same keyboard layout as the Surface, compared to the previous keyboard we used, which was also from Alldocube, the GT 12’s keyboard is a significant step up in look and quality, and the typing experience is just as good, and the touchpad is nothing different from most windows laptops’.

Battery & Charge

the iWork GT 12 has a built-in 5500mAh battery, so it can last for about 4 hours for web browsing and office work. Well that’s not bad for an x86 device.

For charging, it supports up to 45w of PD fast charging and gets fully charged in about an hour, I’m very happy with the iWork GT 12 due to the support of the PD protocol and USB-C port. As a truly portable computer, the 2-in-1 PC seems to know what it’s supposed to do.

Verdict.

The new iWork GT is a very versatile 2-in-1 PC, with an AMD Ryzen processor and an excellent touchable screen, but more surprisingly with a friendly price tag. This iWork GT 12 is going to be a new option in the market, and I would love to see Alldocube release more 2-in-1 PC with AMD processors. If you want to buy such PC for office work and entertainment, this is a great fit. And don’t forget to join our giveaway, just let us know if you guys like it. And also check out the affordable iWork GT 12 in Geekwills.

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As a game lover, I got my hands on many interesting devices, such as this new Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming console, first of all, I am very happy that a big company like Lenovo is willing to launch such a niche product. Indeed, the Legion Go is a quite special but impressive handheld among all the newest candidates.

Unboxing

Let’s take a look at the packaging, the Legion Go’s outer box doesn’t have anything special, but the accessories are quite good, a pretty well-made carrying case, please don’t underestimate this case, when I put the device into it, it fits very well and protects the device perfectly when I use it on the go. And there is also a magnetic hole in the carrying case for convenient charging: you can easily charge the Legion Go through it – Kind of a thoughtful detail.

A power adapter that supports up to 65w, it’s worth noting that the power cable is quite long. On top of that, there’s a strange plastic piece that no one would know its function without reading the manual again, it can merge with one of the joypads to turn it into a mouse, just like a flight steering rod. Awesome!

Design

In terms of design, the most attractive thing to me is of course the screen. This 8.8-inch LCD screen is the largest among the current handheld consoles with the Windows system. Comparing it to the switch, the difference in screen size is very obvious.

When you actually get your hands on the Legion Go, the screen is even bigger than what you see in the commercial. I have to admit that a bigger screen does lead to a better gaming experience, and as far as graphics go this device has no rivals. But the weight of 860g deserves careful consideration by all of us before buying, can your arms and wrists live up to this machine for a long time?

In terms of exterior design, I have to say that the Legion Go is very much in line with my taste, the lines are full of energy, the body looks very sharp, like a muscle car. Combined with the RGB effect on the joystick, this is the coolest gaming handheld console as far as I’m concerned.

The Legion Go’s design incorporates many features of handheld consoles on the market, such as removable controllers, touch pads on the controllers, brackets on the back of the mainframe, etc.

Of course, the Legion Go also has its own unique design, the right controller can be removed, you can conveniently use it as a mouse, for fps games obviously，it’s not the best, But I really like what Lenovo has been trying on Legion Go.

At the same time, just like the Switch, Legion Go’s controllers can be paired with the console separately, allowing two person playing together without additional controllers when playing some old games, which is the first in windows handheld consoles, It’s great.

My only complaint in terms of appearance is that the black plastic shell is very prone to fingerprints. The controller part is fine, the main unit was covered in grease after I used it for only ten minutes. And it’s very hard to clean.

Performance

The Legion Go comes with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, which is one of the most powerful processors currently available for Windows handhelds with 8 zen4 cores, 16 threads, a Boosted clock of up to 5.1 GHz, and 16MB of L3 cache, in short, it is an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U optimized for low-power performance.、

In the test, it has a good performance at 30w power consumption. Even at 15w of power consumption, the performance is still strong.

In terms of GPU performance, the Z1 Extreme is equipped with a Radom 780M core graphics card, which scored 2,782 points in the time spy, this is an amazing result, and almost doubles the 96eu Intel XE graphics card, which is close to GTX-1650 max-Q performance.

Overall, the Z1 Extreme is a great processor for such devices, and in daily use, even when running high-performance demanding games, the Z1 Extreme delivers a very smooth gaming experience at 800p-1200p resolutions and low graphics. Some may argue that the resolution and graphics presets are too low, but in real life using the lower graphics is acceptable in an 8.8″ screen size.

In terms of power consumption, I first did a stress test at 15w TDP and the results were excellent with CPU temperatures below 70° the entire time and the fan noise being very minimal.

At 30w TDP, the power was maintained at 30w for the first 2 minutes of the stress test, after which it stayed at around 25w, with higher fan speeds and noticeable fan noise.

Game

I first tested Horizon 5 at 1200p with the low frame rate preset, and to be honest, I was very happy with the result, and even with the low frame rate the performance was excellent.

In Cyberpunk 2077, in the same 1200p, low-graphic preset, it still had good framerates, which was great.

I also tested my favorite game Ganshin Impact, at 2560×1600 resolution, low graphics preset, with an average frame rate of 53fps, and because the resolution is high enough, the game has great graphics, even better than the highest graphics on mobile platforms.

Finally, I also tried running Tears of the Kingdom on Legion Go and it almost always stayed at 1080p 30fps, a much better experience than it on switch.

Screen

The Legion Go uses an 8.8-inch LCD display, and if you’re familiar with Lenovo’s products, you’ll notice that the Legion Go uses the same screen as the Lenovo y700 tablet, which is a very good screen as far as display is concerned. But it’s not perfect, First of all, since it’s an LCD display, it has a high power consumption. At the same time, the screen does not support variable refresh rates. In other words, the screen has a serious impact on the battery life of the Legion Go.

Battery

Although the Legion Go has a large 49-watt-hour battery, the battery life performance is very average, with a TDP setting of 15W, you can play games for 2 hours, and with a TDP setting of 30W, it can only run for 1 hour, and 30 minutes. When playing some games with lower performance requirements, setting TDP to 5-10w can make it run for 3-4 hours. Of course, this is not a problem for Lenovo, most windows handheld consoles on the market have very average battery life, so when running games with high graphic requirements, I would connect it to a power adapter, the good news is that Legion Go supports bypass charging.

Speaker

The Legion Go’s speakers are located on the top of the console, and they are not that great.

Software

This console has very good hardware, but Lenovo didn’t do the best job in the software. First of all, let’s talk about the Legion space, when I was using the Legion Go, I never launched any game through the Legion space, I didn’t have a way to put my favorite games on the homepage, honestly, it’s more like an advertisement slot. As for the quick settings interface, you can quickly adjust brightness, power consumption, volume, etc., but you can’t lock the frame rate of the game, you can’t record the screen conveniently, and even the data of the performance monitor is incorrect. I hope that Lenovo will improve these issues in the next update.

Conclusion

Overall, the Legion Go has very good hardware, a powerful and balanced CPU, a good quality screen, and a controller full of highlights, but also many shortcomings. I think this handheld console is more suitable for heavy gamers and geeks.

If you are interested in having a new way to play on PC, just check the Legion Go handheld out here.

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If you watch a lot of our videos, you might find this channel is pretty keen on collecting familiar products with unusual forms. So today we got a special monitor, the innoView 15.6-inch Folding Portable Dual. It has two 1080p IPS screens for display expansion, and it only needs one USB-C cable to drive both of them at the same time.

Importantly, it not only supports Windows system, but is also perfectly compatible with Mac OS. And it’s also surprising that this 15-inch dual-panel monitor only weighs 1600g, It’s even lighter than some single-panel Portable Monitor.

Unbox

The Innoview dual-screen monitor comes in solid packaging that could be safe for long delivery, but the internal accessories are anything but simple. The package includes a fully-featured USB-C to C cable, another type-C charging cable, a USB-A cable, and an HDMI cable. It seems to consider all the connections and prepare well for users under different use scenarios. Most devices would find the right way to work with the monitor here. Apart from the cables, there is also a power adapter and a cloth for cleaning.

Design

The Innoview is a dual-screen monitor, so if not looking closer, I’d think it was a laptop. The monitor’s shell is in a blue-gray color, and the surface has a fine metallic finish that is virtually fingerprint-proof, which is very nice. The exterior looks very much like a Japanese-branded business laptop due to its glossy metal logo and somewhat soft edges. Anyway, I’m quite satisfied with the familiar design.

In terms of body materials, the Innoview monitor’s shell is mainly made of plastic. The ports and buttons are designed on both sides of the machine, which can be adjusted in a very convenient way, and there is a folding stand at the bottom of the machine, which I can easily fix it at any angle to use it, and at the same time, no matter how I place the monitor

there are rubber feet in the corresponding position to protect the monitor, which is very good. There are also vesa holes on the bottom, so if I want to keep it in one place for a long time, the vesa stand would be a good choice.

The spindle design of the Innoview Dual Screen Monitor is the same as most laptops, but the difference is that the Innoview supports an angle range of about 315°, which is very nice. I’m very happy with the clever details. Not just easy to use, but it’s really strong enough for a portable monitor. My favorite thing about Innoview monitor is that the angles can be changed at my will, whether I’m sitting or standing I can always find a comfortable angle.

Even though, the Innoview monitor still has 2 built-in 1.5w speakers. It’s not a hard shortage to accept. On the contrary, we still appreciate the effort they put into the limited space inside for optimal portability.

Screen

As for display quality, the 15.6-inch 1080p is sharp enough, and the IPS panel gives a very, very good viewing angle when I put this monitor next to my main monitor, even though it’s not right in front of my eyes. This is where the IPS significantly improves the viewing experience. What surprised me was the very narrow bezel here, which may be common for laptops, but in the Portable Monitor market, the Innoview’s screen bezel can be quite stunning.

In terms of color as stated on the packaging, the Innoview monitor looks vivid and the visual experience is excellent for viewing images and videos. It’s worth mentioning that the default color temperature of the monitor is a bit warm, so if you don’t like the warm colors, you can manually adjust it in the settings. The screen’s color coverage is great with good accuracy as a portable model. It covers a 120% SRGB color gamut and a color accuracy with good △E performance. So after using it for the whole week, I’m good with it for my daily work, such as some image processing and color tuning.

Innoview uses Anti-Glare’s Panel Surface, which in my opinion, is a smart choice, as the Innoview monitor can be carried around in a folded state to protect the screen. No need to use a hard surface to protect the display like a regular Portable Monitor. And meanwhile, the Anti-Glare Surface allows for a consistent viewing experience when the two screens are at different angles.

User experience

In terms of user experience, the Innoview monitors do a great job. If you have a device with a full-function Type-C port, then it’s very easy to connect two monitors with just one cable. If you want to achieve maximum screen brightness you can plug in another cable for power supply. Of course, this requires the installation of drivers. But don’t worry about that: When connecting to a device that doesn’t have the driver installed, it will load a removable disk with drivers for Windows and MacOS respectively, install and then reboot the computer. So it’s that simple.

When carrying it on the go, my backpack makes it very easy to store both the Innoview monitor and my laptop, and I don’t need to carry too many cables, the high-quality type-c cable included in the package is already enough for both charging as well as image and sound connectivity.

Most importantly, the dual screens are truly making some of my work more effective. When doing video editing, I’ll be editing on the main screen and browsing through footage or doing research on the secondary screen. Thanks to the built-in gyroscope, it’s very easy to view web content when doing web editing by simply turning around the screen, and of course, when it comes to gaming, I can watch tips while doing so.

The Innoview monitor also serves as my primary monitor when using devices without built-in screens, such as the mini-PC.

Verdict

  Overall I really like the special Innoview monitor, it’s light enough, well made, has a good display, and supports one cable to connect, in short, it’s a great monitor for multitasking users. Personally, I did feel the Innoview designers’ effort in helping improve productivity.

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Let’s start with the conclusion, I actually don’t like the Xiaomi 14 pro that much compared to the 14, the Xiaomi 14 series isn’t as hierarchical as the 13 series, and compared to the Xiaomi 14, the 14 Pro isn’t as Pro. I think it’s just an option that Xiaomi gives to the big screen lovers. Xiaomi 14 Plus might be more appropriate than being named as Xiaomi 14 pro.

Unbox

In terms of packaging, the 14 Pro comes in a black box with the red Leica logo standing out on top. Aside from the phone itself, there is a very nice case inside the package, as well as a 120w charger.

and finally, like I said in the unboxing video, Xiaomi finally supports USB 3.2 data transfer, with the 14 Pro supporting 10 Gbps, and the 14 supporting 5 Gbps. sounds good right? But the cable included in the package STILL only supports USB2.0.(show hand) . I also tested it with a hard drive connected, and in the case of copying a single large file, it was able to reach 800 MB/s. Not bad at all. Surprisingly, the type-C ports on the Xiaomi 14 series all support 4k 60 FPS video output.

Design

In terms of design, we got the cyan colorway, compared to the previous gen, the color is more intense and more recognizable, of course, it is easy to attract fingerprints, so it would be a better choice to use a case when using the phone.

At the first glance on the front part of the screen, most people will think this is a straight screen phone, but in fact there are tiny and equalized curvature on all sides of the screen. When you look at the corners closely, you will find a rounded arc, at the same time, due to the extremely small bezel, the screen is like floating on the glass. When you focus on the frame, the curvature consistency at the front and back reveals itself, which is very nice to look at. I would give the Xiaomi 14pro a high score on the front design.

But when it comes to the back design, even after a week of use, I still find the back design very mediocre this time around, and I even find it to be rather bulky when looking at the back of the phone from certain angles.

The huge camera bump, the vertical Leica logo, and as for the Clous de Paris texture, it’s very strange to use this kind of treatment on a phone with a rounded design. Some may say this is a legacy from the design language of the Xiaomi 13 series, but I’d say to me it’s a design full of compromises, like forcing your feet into shoes that don’t fit.

Lastly, it’s worth mentioning that the Xiaomi 14 pro uses Dragon Crystal Glass, which is really strong according to some tests within China. Take this picture as an example, the metal frame is shattered but the screen is still unharmed. It’s a bit of an exaggeration, but it can prove that Dragon Crystal Glass is not a publicity gimmick.

Perfoemance

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is by far the best phone chip. Yes, better than the A17 Pro. I didn’t expect 8 Gen 3 to improve so much when last year’s 8 Gen 2 was already so strong. Let’s start with its architecture. Not only is the CPU getting a frequency bump this time, but it’s also swapping out a small core for another big one. The powerful GPU has been further increased in frequency and size. The chip is made by TSMC N4P, so there shouldn’t be thermal issues.

Okay, when it comes to the benchmark session, you can clearly see that the 8 Gen 3 beat up the other chips in terms of multi-core scores, there are still some gaps in the single core performance compared to the A17 Pro, but overall I think 8 Gen 3 is on par with A17 Pro in CPU performance. Let’s get to the next page. WOW, still the one with the highest score and much lower power consumption than the A17 Pro. Stability doesn’t seem to be much of an issue either.

In terms of GPU performance, it’s safe to say that no SOC on any phone can match the performance of the 8 Gen 3. In the GPU benchmark, there’s still a 20% improvement compared to the 8 Gen 2.

The 8 Gen 3 has a much better power consumption ratio, and in Genshin Impact, with the same resolution and very high graphic presets, 8 Gen 3 consumes less power compared to the 8 Gen 2. 

You wouldn’t believe that a phone’s GPU is already as powerful as the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti-Max-Q in your laptop. We’ve had enough of NVIDIA’s product strategy for a couple of years now, and I’m glad Qualcomm isn’t doing that.Good Job,Qualcomm.

Overall, I’m very happy with the performance improvements of 8 gen 3, which has a performance increase of about 20% in CPU and GPU than last gen, and a 15% reduction in power consumption. Qualcomm finally has the strongest soc on the market!

And the good news is that Qualcomm has the Nuvia chip design team now, there’s a good chance that this boost will keep going in Qualcomm’s next generation SOC.

Camera

Comparing the camera hardware with Xiaomi 13 PRO, instead of using a Sony’s 1-inch sensor, Xiaomi 14 PRO uses a 1/1.31-inch sensor from Omnivision – The Light Hunter 900 – for its main camera sensor and pairs it with a large F1.4 aperture lens.

Seriously I was very curious to see how well the camera would perform, first of all here are some photos taken. (Photos) I really like Xiaomi’s Leica camera, most of us don’t need photos that retain a lot of information about highlights and shadows, all we want is good looking photos and I’m glad Xiaomi has done that.

Of course, I took some sample photos and compared them with the Xiaomi 13 pro and there is a very noticeable improvement.

In this picture taken with the light coming from the side, both the colors and the details of the trees in the photo are much better on Xiaomi 14 pro.

In this set of photos with backlit, the Xiaomi 13 pro’s image saturation level significantly reduced, and the Xiaomi 14 pro’s colors remain very satisfying.

Similarly, in this set of sunset photos, the Xiaomi 14 pro’s sunset is more realistic, and the edge of sunset on Xiaomi 13 pro’s is overexposed.

In dark light, the Xiaomi 14 pro was able to keep more detail than the Xiaomi 13pro’s. The large f1.4 aperture really makes up for the gap in sensor size, and the Xiaomi 14 pro supports variable aperture, which means there are more ways to play with it, such as narrowing the aperture, to achieve this effect.

Compared to the Xiaomi 14, which uses the same sensor, the large f1.4 aperture allows for photos with a softer background bokeh, as well as higher quality photos in darker light conditions.

In terms of shooting experience, the image is only 30fps on the Xiaomi 14pro’s camera, but 60fps when using the 13pro, which is very strange.

Lastly, when it comes to telephoto lenses, the Xiaomi 14 and 14 pro have focal length of 2.6x and 2.9x respectively, which means that the Xiaomi 14 pro is closer to the native focal length and has a better image quality when also shooting with 3.2x.

Overall, I’m very happy with the camera enhancements of the Xiaomi 14pro, and in addition to the powerful hardware, the Leica imaging makes it easy for me to have good colorful photos.

Screen

The Xiaomi 14 pro uses a 6.73-inch micro-curved screen with a panel from TCL’s latest C8 with a resolution of 3200×1440.

When you first get the phone, it defaults to an FHD+ resolution, and you need to manually turn on the highest resolution. In terms of screen clarity, the Xiaomi 14 pro can satisfy everyone, it is clear and sharp enough even with FHD+ resolution. The manual brightness is 500nit, 1000nit in strong light. Under high brightness it is DC dimming mode, high-frequency PWM dimming in low brightness.

Unlike the Xiaomi 14, full DC dimming is not available on the Xiaomi 14 pro. But that doesn’t mean the Xiaomi 14pro’s screen isn’t as good as the Xiaomi 14, in my experience, I think the Xiaomi 14pro’s screen is better than the Xiaomi 14 all around.

I have to say that when it comes to watching videos, the Xiaomi 14pro does offer a better experience.

Lastly, the slightly curved glass design on all sides results in some shadows on the edges of the screen, this is due to the nature of the curved glass and it is difficult to notice during normal use.

HyperOS

In recent days of simple use, HyperOS is indeed smoother than MIUI14,the animations remain at 120fps almost the entire time, while the performance of the 13pro with MIUI14 is slightly worse. Moreover, HyperOS has reset the icons, and it’s hard to notice the difference without comparing it. a more detailed comparison between HyperOS and MIUI will be in a separate video, which we still need some time to complete.

Battery & Charging

Xiaomi 14pro uses a 4880mAh battery with a separate cell, which is considered very good in terms of daily use, 20 minutes of Genshin Impact takes 9%, 30 minutes of 1080P video playback takes 4% and 4% in 30 minutes of tiktok, which is excellent among flagship phones.Meanwhile.

the charging performance is also very good, with a 120W GaN charger, it takes just 25 minutes to fully charge the phone. Many people may not have used such high charging power, the experience is outstanding, even if you forget to charge the phone before going to bed at night, the time you take washing up can have the phone juiced up again. Simply put, “waiting for my phone to be fully charged” has been removed from my life.

Speaker

In terms of speakers, both the 14 and 14pro are pretty good, there is not much difference between the two, with the 14pro being slightly better. One more thing, the Xiaomi 14pro has a better linear motor!

User experience

With the time I’ve been using the Xiaomi 14pro, I must say that the Xiaomi 14pro does fulfill all my fantasies of a flagship phone, it’s excellent in every aspect, with no obvious shortcomings. MIUI, which most people complained about before, has also changed, and I’m very happy to see Xiaomi making such changes.

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Cat Water Fountain

The problem of cat drinking water has always been a big problem for many cat families, because if the cat does not drink enough water, it will lead to various diseases, not to mention that it is a large consumption to treat the cat. Petgugu’s Cat Water Fountain is exactly born to deal with this annoying issue.

If the water they drink has been exposed to the air for a little longer, dust and their own hair will also fall into the water bowl, so the water must be cleaned and changed every day. Pet Gugu has developed a smart water fountain for cats that not only relieves owners’ hands from having to replace the water every day but also keeps them informed about their cat’s water intake. Not only that, it is said that it can also make cats increase their water intake, so what is the real situation, now let’s find out its secrets.

Packaging & Assembly

The whole package is mainly made of sky blue and white splicing, and if you change the folding method， you can get a cat’s nest, what a really clever design, and the pieces of stuff are very simple, only a water dispenser, filter, power adapter, and instruction manual, the whole material used in the host is approved by the FDA Food Agency. The assembly process is also very simple, you only need to open the filter tray, install the filter, last plug it in, and then it will start working.

Of course, I am just testing, you must follow the instructions before assembly, firstly clean the parts and then rinse the filter for at least two minutes before starting to use it.

Features & Experience

The innovative white waterfall design of the water surface, with the water outlet at the top and the filter tank at the bottom, allows for a more efficient flow of floating hair and dust to the filter tank, so that the entire drinking surface is kept clean for a long time, and studies have shown that cats are actually more interested in running water， it is also equipped with a handle, so you can remove it at any time for cleaning.

The tank can hold 2L of water, it is transparent to make sure you can clearly observe the remaining water, is a very thoughtful design. The fuselage as a whole is a white “L” shaped design, in the front of the fuselage, a small rounded square button and two small indicators dotted on it, and the bottom of the fuselage has four non-slip pads and a very thoughtful design of the power line can be stuck in the groove, and maybe to extend the usage life of the power line, Pet Gugu uses the L-shaped design very cleverly.

In addition to the active carbon as the main material, the filter also provides seven other layers of protection, with a total of eight layers of filtration, cat owners should no longer have to worry about the water hygiene of their cats every day.

APP

But actually, other cat water dispensers can also do it, so the really powerful place of this Pet Gugu cat water fountain is mainly the powerful app that their company independently developed that can connect the mobile phone with the water dispenser through WIFI.

The whole app interface is clean. After connecting to the water fountain, we can see the “total drinking” at the top, and the bar chart in the middle clearly shows the comparison of cats on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. However, the unit of this “YEAR” really shocked me at the beginning.

I suppose that Pet Gugu is very confident in the quality of its products, so they think this cat water fountain can be used for every cat’s master for a long time. The comparison between “drinking times” and “Total drinking” at the bottom allows owners to clearly know how many times their cat has drunk water, and every time their cat does it.

The app will timely feedback on the latest data in the shortest time, and owners can check the changes in the number and amount of water their cat drank from the previous day. If you already have a certain understanding of the cats’ physical health, but many kitties are still very grumpy, in case one day you accidentally provoke them but you do not know it, they would be so angry then they probably won’t drink the water, you can also timely check the info in the app, even send their favorite snacks to ask the cat to forgive you. The two buttons in the middle, “continuous” and “intermittent,” were another feature that I found quite novel.

In Continuous mode, the water outlet will give out water continually, and the function of “intermittent”, water is also like its name, it will continue giving out water for 3 minutes, then stop for 3 minutes, and repeat in this way. In Intermittent mode, the service life of the filter can reach about 60 days, which is twice that of continuous mode. This app will also remind you in time when you need to change the filter and clean the water fountain. Not only that, it also has the app account-sharing function, so that the whole family can follow the cat’s news at any time. So, isn’t that kind of warm and sweet？

Conclusion

In conclusion, I think the Petgugu cat water fountain can actually solve the problems of most modern cat families. The water dispenser itself in the material, filter element, and independent wireless water pump design to ensure the health and safety of cats drinking water. With the use of this app, which can be said to be very functional, cat owners can know the health problems of their cats anytime and anywhere, and they can grasp the dynamics of their cats anytime and anywhere when they are not at home for a short time. So, if I had a cute kitten of my own, I would choose this cat water fountain happily. Thank you for watching. I’m Will from Gizmochina, we’ll see you next time.

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Right now I am holding the Ulefone Armor Pad 2, it is a top-of-the-line device I can guarantee it. But it puts me in a bit of hard position to do a review to be honest, I mean clearly I won’t be working in the field like those construction workers, field workers, or even military soldiers. However! When I see what this tablet is capable of, it strikes me in the core that those people do need such a rugged tablet to fulfill their daily work after all, and as a tech reviewer, we aim to show you guys what we encounter every time, so let’s take a look at this device together.

Desgin

So as usual, the first noticeable feature is the rugged shell, unlike some brands that use the same design over and over again, if you know who, Ulefone does some unique patterns for the tablet, these patterns are symmetrically designed at the four corners, and every inch at the back. Just some common sense here, the patterns are not just for the appearance, they are made for protective purposes also, take the corners and those 4 feet here for example, they can definitely protect the tablet well. And of course, it has an IP68 and IP69K waterproof and dustproof rating, and also passed the military standard.

The whole unit itself weighs 1018g or 2.3lb, it’s definitely a chunky boy. If I were in those workers’ shoes, I wouldn’t complain about it, because this is the price that needs to be paid for excellent protection. And this is also part of the reason why there are many accessories that can go with it.

Featured Functions

Now what set this device apart from those normal pads are the functionalities, it is purposely built for some scenarios or I should say for certain group of people. Let’s start with these four screws here, you can unscrew them and have the hand strap on. If you are a contractor and works in the field all the time, then holding the tablet like this would be such a more intuitive way to do it, it really takes the burden away from the hand. And since the tape in between is stretchy, any palm will fit comfortably here. I really like it, in fact, I think this should also be a must for iPad if you are a heavy user.

To take a step further, there is a more professional hand strap with a kickstand, it’s better in all ways. Like the plastic piece is made of PC and ABS, it feels really solid, once paired up with the tablet, it fits really snugly. And there are 5 rotatable angles available for placement, the most used ones will certainly be vertically or horizontally. Then once it’s in position, it makes a crisp sound to let you know that it won’t shift away. If you want to put the tablet on the table, then this kickstand is here to help, the operation is also very simple, no learning curve at all. This hand strap with a kickstand is very useful in many situations, such as when you are doing a wood work that has a table for it, or even you need to hang it somewhere.

Speaking of hanging this tablet on something, you might also need to hang it on your shoulder, while embracing your hands with some other tasks. This holster that has a carrying case and shoulder strap is like the ultimate form of accessories. There is a carrying case, adjustable and detachable straps, also hand strap with a kickstand. It will benefit you while doing mobile work. I could be watching Youtube while having coffee and eating snacks, isn’t that great!

One bold move it made is putting this giant sharp LED light at the back, I honestly have never seen such a big light on a tablet, it is as bright as a torch. I am sure you have already imagined that it can be used in many ways, like when you go camping, fishing, hiking and sort of stuff, other than some field works to replace the flashlight or headlight. To use the light, there is also a dedicated button besides the power button to support it, very convenient. 

Screen

Now the screen itself also has something worth talking about, it’s a Corning Glass 5 panel on the top, 11 inches large display, 2K resolution, 500 nits peak brightness. Reading these info, you know that it can withstand accidental drops and impacts, and also will have the best visibility even under direct sunlight. And this screen also support gloves mode, you can operate on it without taking off your working gloves. This excellent display covered by protective glass is actually more practical than many tablet on the market.

Performance

On a system level, this tablet has a Helio G99 chip ARM Mali-G57 MC GPU inside, 16GB Ram 256GB Rom, we have tested it, it performs like it should be, more than enough for daily tasks, you can check the metrics here.

It is the original Android 13 in the tablet, to ensure smooth and secured operation. While working, you can also use the 16MP front-facing camera and 48MP rear camera to do video conferencing, take photos, scan a code or something. Surprisingly, it supports WiFi 6, once it’s connected, the download and transfer speed will be faster than you would expect.

Battery

The battery is a big leap from the last gen, it has bumped up to amazing 18600mAh, it will last for a whole week of use for sure. What’s more, it also supports 33W fast charging and even reverse charging for other devices. One tablet in hand, while saves space for a charger and power bank.

Verdict

I am genuinely blown away by this Ulefone Armor Pad 2 rugged tablet, it is a monster pad packed with tons of features, and it has a lot of awesome accessories to go with it, all to fulfill its purpose of serving human being to do a better and easier work. Now I would like to encourage you guys to go to the link down below, to find out more features that we wouldn’t be able to show, such as the Usmart ecosystem and some of the digital toolbox, they are the features that only professionals will make full use of. Thanks for watching.

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Today I got my hands on something I’m really excited about, an External GPU from SGWZONE – the Gaming & AI BOX.

We were pretty lucky to get an early sample with full features, while the commercial version may be a bit more refined in appearance. But that couldn’t take away from the fact that we love it, this gadget is so cool that it pretty much accomplishes everything we’ve ever imagined for a graphics card box.

The version I got is powered by an AMD Radeon RX 6600M graphics card with an 80W TDP and 8GB VRam, which you might have heard about on some gaming laptops. Well, unlike those bulky eGPU products on the market, the Gaming & AI BOX surprisingly has a very compact size with a built-in 240w GaN power supply. Its compatibility is awesome, supporting devices with Thunderbolt 3 & 4 or USB4 ports. Thunderbolt ports used to be only seen on expensive laptops, while now thanks to USB-4, we can already see the future of normal laptops and mini-PCs getting modularized with such a compact but powerful graphic card.

Unbox

There’s no Unboxing this time, and since we got an early sample, the packaging is obviously not informative. What we got is just a Type-C cable compatible with Thunderbolt and a power cable apart from the eGPU model. But here I have to remind you guys: besides the version I got, SGWZONE also released another RTX 3070 version with a 120W TDP. which is pretty insane. But I still prefer the 6600m version because the 6600M can also work with Mac devices that are powered by Intel chips. And it’s driver-free to conveniently plug and play.

Design

In terms of design, since I got the early version, The Gaming & AI BOX uses a 3D printed black case, which will be updated in the later official products, but of course, the super-cool round screen here will remain the same. It can be quite informative to display some performance parameters of the connected devices, such as temperature, clocking, and so on. And what’s interesting is that you can also showcase your own pictures or videos here as a geeked deco.

Well, emmm..pretty weird, right?

Compared with some regular eGPU products, The graphic box offers a lot more ports, there are 2 HDMI 2.0 and a DP1.4 for video output. and there are also two 40Gbps Thunderbolt-compatible USB4 ports. In addition, you even can find the other three USB3.0 ports. So to speak, this EGPU can even act as a docking station in addition to providing additional graphics performance.

The USB-4 UFP port even can support an extra 85W PD power supply for connected devices, which means you can even power up and strengthen graphic performance with a single cable for the laptop. This graphics box gets a maximum of 240W power, which is more than enough to provide an extra 85W of charging in addition to its own power supply!

Of course I did a simple disassembly of this EGPU, the internal structure is quite neat, a part of the power supply, the GPU module, and the whole cooling solution. It’s good to see the power supply part has a metal layer for shielding, I did not disassemble it further for safety reasons. But it’s worth noting that the 6600M graphics card uses the standard MXM interface, which means that this graphics card can be replaced for upgrade. This is amazing and also one of the most attractive things about the Gaming & AI BOX to me. And SGWZONE admits to releasing a 40 series card in the future for users to upgrade.

On top of that, there is a triple heatpipe cooler and a centrifugal fan on top of the GPU for cooling. Temperatures in gaming are great, only around 75°C at full power on the GPU.

In daily use, the noise level is not annoying at all. But when the GPU is fully loaded, the fan would accordingly speed up to guarantee stable running, then the noise will become a bit more perceivable. But here the brand also got their reason. SWGzone explains that because the model will be upgradeable in the future, it’s designed to be more thermally robust to handle higher power output of more powerful GPUs. Well, That’s really the way engineers think.

Of course, the size of the Gaming & AI BOX is perfect for me. Well, of course, there’re small-sized eGPUs on the market, but the funny thing about them is that they are often equipped with an external power adapter, bulky and silly. So it’s very smart of the graphics BOX to use the built-in GaN power supply.

How to use

It’s extremely easy to use. Make sure you get the right connection, USB-4 or Thunderbolt. For first use, just connect the EGPU to the PC and then install the graphics driver. After that, power on the PC and the eGPU, set the cable connection. DONE, very simple right? And the driver will also prompt you that you have successfully connected the external GPU. And if your PC supports a PD power supply, all you need is just a compatible Type-C cable between them.

Performance

Finally, let’s talk about performance. The first question here: is there any performance loss? Well yes, there is but not much really. Taking the 6600M as an example, in the 3Dmark time-spy test, the graphics scored 6811

which is almost a 4% performance loss compared to the 7101 score of the direct PICE connection. Similarly in the fire strike test, compared to the 19,919 scored by the direct connection to PICE, there was a 6% performance loss. This is perfectly acceptable with such a simple connection. Personally, I wouldn’t be complaining over it.

For gaming tests, I realize that most people who would consider buying an eGPU product are probably using Integrated GPUs, so I used the most common 96eu xe graphics card for the comparison tests. And mainly having fun with the graphic cards is the Geekom mini IT13 that we reviewed before and a Xiaomi gaming monitor with 21:9 ratio.

In The Witcher 3 Remastered, using 3440×1440 and high quality, it averaged 52fps, a very good performance. The xe GPU only had 10fps, a huge improvement in the gaming experience.

In Cyberpunk 2077, using 3440×1440 resolution with medium graphics the Gaming & AI BOX game ran at an average of 49fps. with the same graphics settings. the xe graphics card was just under 10fps.

I also tried my favorite game Genshin Impact and at high graphics, this eGPU could maintain 60fps at high quality, compared to the 20fps of the Xe graphics, I can only say that this eGPU is really perfect for gamers.

I also tested some e-sport games, in Counter-Strike2, the average fps was around 160, if you pair it with a high refresh rate screen, you can get a truly E-sport level gaming experience on a portable device.

 AI & Video Production

Outside of gaming, I also tried to run some AI apps on this eGPU, setting the resolution to 512×512 and steps to 20 in stable diffusion, typing in some simple keywords, and generating an image took about 25s, the 8GB vRam clearly has good performance in AI.

I also tested the speed of the Gaming & AI BOX video export. The same 5-minute 4k 25 fps video exported in Premiere took 6 minutes with the eGPU, while it took 11 minutes with the Xe Integrated GPU. This is very impressive and almost doubles the speed of the exported video. Of course, this improvement is not limited to Premiere. In software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, and DaVinci Resolve, The eGPU will bring a significant performance improvement.

Conclusion

Overall, The Gaming & AI BOX is really impressive, with its mini size and built-in GaN power supply compared to traditional eGPU products. Compared to some smaller eGPU products, The Gaming & AI BOX has a universal MXM graphics card and USB-4 connectivity, which means it has excellent upgradability and good compatibility. Also, I think the price of this product is very competitive. So if you are in to it, please check out the link down below. It might change the way you work and play. Thank you for watching. This is Will from Gizmochina. See you soon!

Now the eGPU Dock is running a campaign on Indiegogo, where you might find something more than what we tested. And if you are a passionate player, SGWZONE also set up an official Facebook Group, which should take care of all the queries.

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Today I got my hands on the latest mini PC from GEEKOM – the mini IT13. This is the first mini PC powered by the latest INTEL 13th CORE processor we’ve ever reviewed. And luckily I got the highest version. The tiny box down below is a monster PC with an i9-13900h CPU, 32g RAM, and 2TB SSD. It might be also the most powerful mini PC that you can find on the market. After having it for tests and daily uses, I would say that this little bomb is truly impressive. So I can’t wait to introduce it to you guys.

Unboxing

In terms of packaging, the mini IT13 is packaged in a compact color box. Open it and I can see the mini-PC, and underneath it are some accessories, including a 120w power adapter that supports wide-range inputs, a HDMI cable, a User Manual, and a VESA Mount. The VESA Mount can secure the unit to the back of most monitors, collecting and hiding the cables in a good way. So by far, GEEKOM has done a really good job with all the accessories.

Design

The mini IT13 is made of metal in most of the body, everything I can touch is made of metal, but it only weighs 652g, which is much lighter than most laptops, So it’s pretty easy to carry on the go.

And it’s so compact that it even fits in my satchel well! The mini IT13 has the Geekom logo on the top, and there are two air inlets on both the left and right. The right metal grills have an SD card slot. The main IO panels are on the front and back; there are two 10Gbps USB ports on the front as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. And on the back there are 2*hdmi2.0 ports, a USB2.0, another 10Gbps USB-A type, as well as 2 special type-C ports, also called USB-4.0, supporting up to 40Gbps. They are particularly powerful for supporting connecting graphic card docks.

In terms of network support, the mini IT13 comes with an AX211 WiFi kit and a LAN port that supports a wired network of up to 2.5Gbps. With all these interfaces, you can have quite a lot of possibilities with the mini IT13.

Internal Structure

One of the things I like about the internal structure of the mini PC is that, it supports multiple storage options. The 2TB variant comes with a 2280 NVME SSD, and you can add an extra 2242 SATA SSD or a 2.5″ SSD on your own to expand the total storage. It’s also worth noting that the mini IT13 has an exclusive cooling structure for the hard drives. good job! GEEKOM.

Considering the compact size of the mini IT13, I would say that its expandability and connectivity are perfect, and the high-speed interface can also significantly improve efficiency when used with the i9-13900h.

If you look closely, the mini IT13 has a metal frame that completely surrounds the board, so even if you shake the PC violently, it won’t rattle, that means I can put the mini IT13 in my backpack and take it on the go without worrying about anything.

Performance

The mini IT13 is powered by a 14 Cores 20 Threads i9-13900h processor, that’s pretty insane for a mini PC. Thanks to the Raptor Lake-H series’s great power efficiency and the 14 cores, the latest i9-H CPU achieves a multi-core performance of 7881 in the CPUZ test, which is 7% ahead of the desktop i9-10900k with the same 20 Threads. Performance is 7% ahead, the highlight is single-core performance. Compared to the i9-10900k, the i9-13900h in the mini PC is 25% ahead.

Well In the Cinebunch R23 test, the mini IT13 scores 11,800 in multi-core performance, which is more than enough to handle most complex tasks.

I’m actually more concerned about the power consumption and temperature than its performance. In the CPU stress test, the mini IT13’s i9-13900h power consumption reached 60w in the first second, and then the power consumption stayed at 35w. And after a 10-minute CPU stress test, the power consumption stably remained at 35w.

and the CPU package temperature stayed close to 80°C. The CPU’s p-core was running at 3.3ghz and the e-core was running at 2.5 GHz, while the surface temperature of the mini IT13 was only 40°C.

The thermal performance of the mini IT13 is truly excellent, considering the i9-13900h has a very powerful performance at 35w output. Of course, if you are a geek user, you can also try to unlock the power limits to get a higher CPU performance. It’s also worth mentioning that the noise control of the mini IT13 is very good, you can barely hear the noise during daily use. You do hear the fan noise when doing complex tasks, but to my surprise, the noise of the mini IT13 is different from the harsh centrifugal fan on a laptop, it is more similar to a 12cm fan on a PC. So, there’s nothing for me to complain about here.

About the GPU, it’s our old friend – the 96EU INTEL Xe GPU. In the gaming test, I first tested the GPU in Counter-Strike 2, with the screen set to 1080p low setting, it ran at 80-110 fps, and I did complete a couple of headshots during the game, which was pretty good.

In Genshin Impact at 1080p low setting, we tested in the Fontaine area, the frame rate was around 50fps and the gaming experience was relatively smooth. Overall, thanks to the mini IT13’s dual-channel 3200MHz RAM, the GPU performs quite well, and the mini IT13 has very good temperature control when gaming. No kidding, the mini IT13 can be your gaming PC if you play games that don’t require super high graphics.

Another thing that interests me is the 2TB SSD. The mini IT13 uses a Lexar MN7A1 PCIE4 SSD. There are no details of the specific SSD variant, but most likely this is an OEM product that is not for the retail market.

In the actual test, the performance of this hard disk is very good, it has very fast read and write speed, which fits well with our imagination about PCIE 4.0 SSD. I also tried some extreme tests, in the 1000GB of large file reading, it still kept 2700MB/S in the whole test. Personally, I’m very satisfied with the SSD offered by the mini IT13 at this price.

User Experience

The mini IT13 does have a very good user experience, the i9-13900H is even more powerful than the big PC I’m using, when running complex tasks, this CPU does bring higher efficiency. It also has a reasonable combination of parts and components: The chip brings powerful performance, while the 32G dual-channel memory offers great support for multitasking, and the 2TB SSD has enough space to store the data generated by CPU computing. Meanwhile, there are 2 extra storage expansion ports, and high-speed ports make mini IT13 a good enough replacement for a traditional PC. And if you really need extra graphic performance, the USB-4 can also add those graphic card docks in, no matter for gaming or AI-tasking.

All in all, I have no reason to say no to a super-powerful mini PC like this. If you guys are interested in the Geekom mini PC, the brand now offers a nice discounted price with coupon codes, either by heading to the official store or Amazon.

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If you keep following our channel, you must know that we visited the ECOVACS Global Event a month ago, where I saw a few tech-savvy products. Since then I’ve been wondering when I can buy and use them. Today finally, I got my hands on the ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 OMNI flagship robot vacuums. And due to the showcase at the launch event, I was even willing to call the X2 OMNI the best robot vacuum ever. But today let’s take an actual look at the latest Deebot and check out whether it fulfills its promise.

Appearance

In terms of appearance, ECOVACS maintains the same high level of built quality as before, with a brand-new square design. Dark black is the main color of both the robot and station, while there’s also a white variant for options. With silver-white glossy trim and blue-light bars, it is truly like a machine from the Sci-fi world. The overall square design of the DEEBOT X2 OMNI is different from the majority of its kind. Although we have seen square design before, it just has a unique sense of aesthetics with decent details. So when I put it in our living room, the X2 OMNI will always be the most eye-catching one, though it’s in dark black.

DESGIN

The square robot design is definitely not just about looks. After a closer look, I realized that it’s not a perfect square, but actually a somewhat irregular rectangle. At the launch event, we’ve been told some benefits it has. But today, truly from practical thinking, I kind of agree that it does make some positive changes, especially when compared to its predecessor.

Due to limited space available inside round robots, the wheel and Roller Brush had to be placed in a median line to make the most of the inner space, whereas the square design allows for a larger Roller Brush and wheel, and better components as well, which leads to a stronger vacuum, larger vacuuming area and better ability to cross thresholds. However, it actually requires less floor space. It’s the same thing as the square milk box in your refrigerator: order brings full utilization. It also explains why the X2 OMNI doesn’t use the same bilateral side brushes as the T20 OMNI.

And thanks to the square design, the X2 OMNI has a superior performance over all round robots on the market when it comes to edge cleaning.

Another great difference in appearance is that the DEEBOT X2 OMNI doesn’t have protruding sensors or vision modules on the top, which effectively lowers the height of the robot, letting it walk freely under low sofas or beds. The 9mm height is more awesome than any robot we’ve ever tested before.

All in all, the change in design from round to square seems to improve the robot in all aspects. So I’m more than ever looking forward to seeing how the DEEBOT X2 OMNI performs in cleaning tests.

Navigation

For navigation, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI uses dual Semi-solid-state Lidars to increase the detecting range, which is widely used on automotive radars, but on very few robot vacuums.

And the Lidars are working with the upgraded AIVI 3D 2.0 obstacle avoidance system. When I used it for the first time, I was really surprised how fast the mapping is, and I could clearly feel the robot’s movements were more flexible and responsive. In our obstacle test, with few blindly bumping and trying, it’s always fast responded and calculated the optimal path in advance and got it done smoothly. I would say that most home environment is just too easy for the X2 OMNI. Even if you suddenly set up any obstacles in its way, it would also change the route in a very short moment. This performance is so far ahead of other robot vacuums. There is no doubt that there will be plenty of products on the market that will try to emulate the DEEBOT X2 OMNI.

Clean performance

The DEEBOT X2 OMNI’s Suction Power has been increased to 8,000. Well, impressive.  I left a few common wasted items, including biscuit crumbs, grains, and pet hairs that are hard to vacuum.

Firstly, the biscuit crumbs test, it’s too easy for the DEEBOT X2 OMNI. In the grains test, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI still delivered perfect results in just one pass. In the hair test, I placed cat hair on the carpet and got it as intertwined with the carpet pile as possible to simulate the real carpet contamination. The 8000pa suction was still amazing. The new DEEBOT removed the hairs so well that visually no tiny hair remained. Even when I looked closely at the carpet. It seems that the 8000pa suction power and the enlarged Roller Brush are more than enough to handle any rubbish.

In terms of mopping, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI is fitted with two mopping pads and can provide continuous downforce for deep mopping. So in the test, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI still performed very well against dry coffee on wooden floors. After a few rounds, the coffee on the floor was completely cleaned. It’s also worth noting that the mopping pads have the highest 15mm lift height on the market, which can be automatically raised when climbing up to carpets, and prevent the watery mop from wetting them.

Station

The DEEBOT X2 OMNI is equipped with a full-featured station like its predecessor. But it is in a more compact size. The station is equipped with a variety of functions such as Auto-Empty, Washing the mop cloths with hot water, Hot Air Drying, Auto-Clean, and so on. Well, hot-water mop-washing has always been the proud feature of ECOVACS.

In actual use, even the heavily polluted mops can be cleaned again after being washed with hot water at 55°C and dried with hot air. And no manual operation is required at all during the whole process.

The Station goes one step further when it comes to self-cleaning. After cleaning the sink, users can simply press and hold the button for 5 seconds, and the station will automatically pump out the wastewater. But of course, the cleaning sink component can be easily disassembled for manual cleaning if you want.

APP

The new Deebot comes with a lot of AI features, so I can leave everything to the AI without any setup, and of course, I can set up the cleaning schedule and area manually. And the new 3D map in the app still surprised me a lot. After building the map, I can create a digital map of my room layout, and then I can drag the robots in the map or click on a location to clean it, just like playing a video game.

Interaction

DEEBOT X2 OMNI has an exclusive voice assistant – YIKO2.0. YIKO2.0 is very smart. I noticed on my first use that it would auto-turn around based on where I was shouting to make sure the microphone was aimed at me. With this upgraded YIKO 2 version, the robot can understand more complex commands (like ‘clean the living room with maximum suction power’). So I can just lie on the sofa, open my mouth and let DEEBOT X2 OMNI do all the cleaning for me. The suction power is already at the maximum

Verdict

The DEEBOT X2 OMNI is truly a flagship machine, with great suction power, unique Navigation, smart routing, a full-featured station, and lots of AI supports. Compared to other products on the market, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI is like a next-gen product.

So what do you think about ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 OMNI? I’d really love to know what you all think in the comments. And if you are interested in the cutting-edge robot vacuum, you can click the links below to learn more details. Thanks a lot for watching. This is Will from GizmoChina here. See you soon!

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ZimaBlade

Previously we have used and reviewed ZimaBoard, the world’s First Hackable Single Board Server with amazing possibilities. ZimaBoard, as a modularized Single Board Server, was truly impressive with its unique design and customizability. In the niche market of geeks, the ZimaBoard has been widely welcomed. But they don’t seem to want to stop there. The brand is taking it a step further with a tool more focused on protecting digital freedom, which is the ZimaBlade, another x86 personal server. It’s particularly designed for local execution and control of everything from file sharing and media playback to key management and encrypted P2P transmission. For a simple example, build up a private network storage with the NAS kit it offers.

The ZimaBlade is even designed in a more compact size, however, with more powerful performance and a more special look!

Unboxing

The packaging of ZimaBlade is unexpectedly small, similar to the size of some mobile phone charger boxes, which was hard to convince me at first that there was an x86 server inside. But it truly is. The whole package is in black design, with the product picture on the front, where it’s worth paying attention to the packaging and the three symbols. It reminds me of the Netflix animated series– Love, Death & Robots.

That’s pretty cool. Inside the package, apart from the machine, there is a SATA cable, a type-c power cable, a user manual, and two stickers.

Design

ZimaBlade uses a solid card-like design. Two screws on the front to fix a transparent plate with a rugged, custom enclosure. You can clearly see the elegant PCB. The bottom and side of the enclosure use a whole piece of protecting metal, which has direct contact with the CPU for passive heat dissipation. This unique design balances the overall design aesthetics with practicality. I really like it as I can completely disassemble it in less than a minute and have very easy access to the ports and terminal on the motherboard.

In terms of connectivity and expandability, one side of the motherboard has a full-featured USB-C port, another USB 3.0 port, a 1GBE (Gigabit Ethernet) network port and a mini-DP port, while the other has two SATA 3.0 ports and a SATA Power port. The motherboard also provides two USB 2.0 terminals, and a 4-pin fan terminal. And of course, the most important is the pcie2.0 x4 Slot.

With the dual SATA 3 ports and PCIe slots, the ZimaBlade can provide wide expandability like creating a personal NAS with up to 154TB of storage and accessing data over either a Wi-Fi module or an Ethernet connection.

Also, in my eyes as a Desk-aesthetic fanatic, it’s probably the coolest device on my entire desktop – Well, ZimaBoard, you’re a close second.

Connectivity/Expandability specs

– 1 x mini DP 1.2 (4K/60Hz)

– 1 x Full Function C-port (Display, data, power support)

– 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port

– 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A

– 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A

– 2 x SATA 3.0

– 1 x PCI 2.0 x4 Slot

– 1 x SODIMM slot, compatible with 16 GB DDR3L RAM max.

– Build-in 32GB eMMC Storage

Performance

The ZimaBlade gives a wide range of options. The version I got is a basic variant – ZimaBlade 3760, powered by an Intel® Celeron N3350 dual-core processor. Apart from the dual-core model, there are also qual-core variants for options, powered by Celeron J3455 or E3950.

Focusing back to the standard N3350 processor. It has a good and stable performance in terms of network packet forwarding, personal storage, and working as a web server. It’s worth noting that the ZimaBlade is officially available in an off-system version, and with the sodimm slot on the motherboard, it can be fitted with up to 16GB of DDR3L RAM, which means that the ZimaBlade is more than capable of running multiple dockers.

I also tested the ZimaBlade’s cooling performance by configuring the ZimaBlade for use as a NAS and copying 80GB files over the LAN-connecting network. The surface temperature of the ZimaBlade was around 45°C, which is a very good result, but of course, if you are in a hot area, installing an external fan via the 4-pin connection or increasing the passive cooling area is a wiser solution.

CasaOS

ZimaBlade comes pre-installed with CasaOS (Based on Debian), which is a lightweight open-source home automation system. When used with ZimaBlade, you can deploy multiple Docker apps with a single click from the CasaOS app shop, which allows you to configure ZimaBlade as a home server with no complicated setups and no command line.

Of course, CasaOS also supports adding repositories and installing third-party applications. ZimaBlade with casaos is perfect as a first personal server for entry geek users. And the brand’s Discord server has over 12,000 members who are participating in discovering all the possibilities from the ZimaBlade series. If you’re learning how to build your own digital security and personal servers, that should be a good club for learning.

Or if you’re tired of secondary customization or modification, the over 20-pre-installed apps and 50+ verified apps also can boost your experience with the ZimaBlade. You can easily access downloaders, data management, entertainment, utilities and so on.

Pcie Slot

The ZimaBlade offers a Pcie 2.0 × 4 slot. If you want to set up NAS, the Pcie to 5-port SATA III Adapter can support connecting a 100TB+ (Max. 154TB) hard drive to store your data securely locally. If you use PCIe to 4-Port 2.5G Ethernet Adapter, you can use ZimaBlade as a hardware router or Video monitoring server.

Of course, if you need higher transfer speeds, ZimaBlade also supports 10G Ethernet Adapter and NVME Adapter.

Anyway, all these accessories and modules from ZimaBlade’s official website are pretty recommendable, as all of them should have been verified for compatibility.

By far all the modules we collected from the official store have worked pretty well without any problems. Here’re all the modules and adapters we tested and recommended for the ZimaBlade players:

• m.2 NGFF TO PCIE
• PCIe to 4-Channel USB Adapter
• PCIe×4 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• PCIe×4 to 4-Port 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
• PCIe to 5-Port SATA Adapter

Conclusion

The ZimaBlade’s great look and expandability are unmatched by any other mass-productive device in its class, and another important message we want to share with you is that the ZimaBlade has better performance than Raspberry Pi. At the same time, considering the prices as low as $64, we couldn’t find any reasonable alternatives for it. At least for the moment, the ZimaBlade is perfect as a first personal server for entry-level geeks.

If you’ve been a bit excited about the ZimaBlade, we really recommend you check out the link here to learn more.

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For so many years, the peripherals market, especially in the charger category, has been led by Apple, since their products are all cutting-edge and tend to change every year, accessory companies have no choice but to go with the flow. When GaN tech came out, it could support phones and other tech products with more juice and could do it faster. Ugreen, as one of the most well-known electronics brands, has a wide range of GaN charger products in their lineup, they are either awesome high-power multi-port chargers or single-port chargers. They can not only meet the needs of Apple products, but also support other phones, or devices like gaming laptops or tablets.

If you have followed our channel long enough, you will know that we love Ugreen products, we have covered their 100W charger, PowerRoam 1200W Power Station, they are the main helpers for powering our products in the studio or the equipment for our outdoor shooting, they are very reliable.

Ugreen Nexode RG 30W&65W

Nonetheless, what if I tell you that Ugreen has some new chargers that add a little fun to the experience? Here we have the Ugreen Nexode RG 30W and 65W chargers, RG stands for Robotic GaN I think, they are so cute by the way!

Design

So the chargers in the market are pretty much the same shape and wattage, it’s kind of boring to have them on the desk to be honest. The RG chargers are like a robot wearing headphones all the time, when you commend it to do its real job, it takes off the shoes and gets to work! When you need to go out with them, please, let them have their shoes back first.

The shoes are magnetic, so you can put them somewhere that they can stick to, a very thoughtful design. overall I really like them a lot! Although the ones we have here are more blackish, surprisingly there is a purple version in the collection, that one is even cuter, it has a ponytail at the back, for girls out there, you will definitely love it!

While they are working, they also talk to you with different faces on this LED screen, for instance, they will have smiley eyes when it’s not charging any device, but there will be a smiley face when it’s charging. After it’s done with charging, smiley eyes again! Whenever you look down there after long hours of work, they look at you with happy faces, what a pleasant experience.

How they work

Let’s talk about how it works in charging your devices.

First, this RG 30W charger, as you can see there is a single USB-C port on it, and it has a 30W max output, after connecting to the tester, we can see that it supports many charging protocols, I have put them on the screen so you can read.

This is very rare to see so many protocols on such a small charger. So theoretically, it can power most of the phones out there, we tested it on Xiaomi 13, the maximum power output is 25w, and it takes 30mins to charge it to 50%,

and it takes 25mins to charge iPhone 14 to 50% by 25W. We also tested it on the Macbook Air M1 chip version, the maximum output is 30w, and it takes 42mins to charge from 0 to 50%, definitely a good choice for Apple fanboy. However, due to private charging protocol restrictions, it only achieved 10W on Oneplus Ace 2, and 17W Huawei Nova 11 pro.

For the RG 65W charger, there are three ports here, two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, clearly it’s more of a charger that sits on the desk often, or if you travel with your laptop and phones every day, you can still take it out with you, it’s fairly light by the way. The charging protocols supported are almost the same as the 30W charger, but it achieved higher voltage on PD and PPS protocols.

Experience

We tested them on those phones also, and they can distribute power very well, with no heat issue at all. if you have multiple devices to charge, and you don’t want to read the long list of how to distribute power between each port, then you can simply follow this rule: from top to bottom, larger output to lower output.

Verdict: Not Just a Look

So based on the tests, these two chargers are more than capable of charging most of the devices at home for some light users, the compact sizes will not take up much space in your desk or your backpack.

Moreover, the cute shapes and emoji faces are very attractive decorations. If you are interested in these two little charging bricks, you can check out:

UGREEN RG 30W-MSRP: $25.99 @ Amazon (Black&Purple)

UGREEN RG 65W-MSRP: $49.99 @ Amazon (Black only)

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Batteries and charging have been an essential part of my life, well sometimes it’s a bit annoying， Every time I go out I need to carry a cell phone, a laptop, and even my TWS earbuds or headsets. Except for the earbuds, the rest of my devices need to be charged every day, so it’s a very unpleasant experience. Before I go out, I have to go through a maze of chargers and cables to find the ones I need every time. so today I got my hands on Ugreen’s first Nexode 300W GaN charger, a fast charger that supports a maximum output of amazing 300W, featuring four type-c ports and a type-A port for fast charge. I’m very excited to see how it performs in my charging needs.

Unbox

The package of UGREEN 300W fast charger is designed in a drawer style, besides the charger, it also includes a charging cable that supports up to 240w PD USB-C to C and a 2-meter long power cable, it’s worth noting that this charger adopts the grounding design, so if you have been “bitten” by the lighting port or metal casing laptop, you will know how important the grounding design is to avoid leakage.

Design

     The UGREEN 300watte 5-prot GaN charger is positioned as a desktop charger, and the design is the same as the previous UGREEN chargers, very low-profile, with a gray and black appearance, which is a good news because the surface of the charger does not attract fingerprints.

When I got the charger, my first impression was that it was heavy, the charger weighs 876g, but I won’t complain about it because of that, as it is a desktop charger.

The bottom of the charger has two anti-slip rubber bumps so it is very stable when used on a desk. There are four type-c ports and one tpye-A port on the front and the maximum charging power is labeled there. This is important for users who don’t know much about charging technology. Overall, you can’t go wrong with the UGREEN 300watte’s low-profile design.

Charge performance

In terms of charging performance, first of all I would like to say that the UGREEN 300watte charger supports a wide range of voltage inputs and can reach a maximum output power of 300w between 100v and 240v, which is great for a small charger. In terms of output, the first USB-C interface supports a maximum output of 140w, and the support for various fast charging protocols, in addition to Oppo’s Vooc protocol, Vivo’s FlashCharge protocol, and Oneplus Dash charging protocol, UGREEN 300watte charger almost supports most of the charging protocols on the market. And since it supports PD3.1 QC5.0 and PPS, the UGREEN 300watte charger will have a very good performance when it comes to laptop charging.

The 4 type-C ports all support the same charging protocols, the only difference is the maximum voltage support is different, c1 interface supports a maximum of 140w, either of the C2 and C3 interface supports a maximum of 100w, c4 interface supports a maximum of 45w, while the USB-A port supports a maximum of 22.5w output. So in actual experience, I will use the USB-A port to power some devices that don’t support fast charging, like earbuds or my shaver.

In actual test, when connected to my 14-inch Mac, it can charge at nearly 100w, which is amazing when knowing that the official charger can only achieve 67w. And Ugreen officially claims that it can charge 56% in 30 minutes when connected to a 16 inches Macbook. In terms of smartphone charging, QC3.0 can be activated on the Redmi 12 Tubro to reach 20w, on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra it can also reach 20w, while the iPhone 14 can reach a stable power at 26W.

In terms of power distribution, the user manual has a very detailed description, if you want to get the best charging speed but don’t want to spend time reading the user manual, then my experience, for your reference, is to use the ports from top to bottom.

I set it up to try charging using all 5 ports at the same time, charging two laptops, two cell phones, and a TWS headset at the same time. My laptops still managed to reach 90w, which is amazing. And considering fast charging will come to more future electronic devices under PD, PPS and QC protocols, It’s definitely gonna be a good investment and has a bright future ahead.

Additionally, there’s no need to worry about the heated issue. During the whole test, the Nexode charger itself always remained nice and cool with high-power output.

Verdict

The Ugreen Nexode 300W GaN fast charger is truly able to achieve 300W power output in such a small form. And furthermore, it supports a wide range of voltage inputs from 100v-240v, which means that this charger can be used in any part of the world.

If you have multiple device charging needs, the Ugreen Nexode 300W GaN fast charger is a great fit. And as a desktop charger with a grounded design, it’s better for connecting to the for a long period of time than traditional travel chargers. Also, I quite appreciate the exterior design of the Ugreen, it’s solid and well-built, fitting perfectly on a desk.

Buy the Ugreen Nexode 300W GaN fast charger on Amazon here.

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Sharge ICEMAG

Until the emergence of Shargeek as a brand, we never had any illusions about a power bank other than charging. Now they’ve updated the brand name to Sharge, which is simpler and more straightforward. It’s easy to create stuff by following the same old patterns, but Sharge is an exception to the rule. They’ve virtually reinvented the power bank as a product category with unique design and demanding technologies. That’s why you can see more and more brands starting to put effort into their power bank designs and features. But no matter how fancy the new power banks are, it seems that they’re going down the path of imitating the ideas from Sharge. Recently Sharge released a brand-new power bank called Sharge IceMag, which is the world’s 1st magnetic power bank with active cooling.

It just became available for a good price at $59 US dollars on their store. Just in case you didn’t see the end message and missed this super cool power bank, I have to remind you here to check out the link here. It’s really likely to become a popular pattern in the following years.

Unboxing & Design

So let’s start with its unboxing. The silver box is designed in a stylish fashion. When it’s sitting on the shelf, you can pretty much get an idea of what the power bank can do from the box. It houses a battery capacity of 10,000 mAh with a maximum output of 20W via USB-C connection. For wireless charging, the maximum output can reach 7.5W.

Open the box, actually, we found it’s a compact white model instead of the silver image shown on the box. But when actually getting my hands on the power bank, its white frame looks pretty impressive.

The USB-C port at the bottom is for both input and output via cables. The back is a magnetic ring that allows it to snap on supported phones such as iPhones 13 & 14 series

Features

Well, the pocket size perfectly meets Magsafe-compatible magnetic charging. And compared with most MagSafe Battery Packs, the IceMag is a bit thicker. But actually, it has a very good magnetic snapping. No matter with or without the case, it fits snugly on top of the iPhone without falling off, even when I shake it hard.

The front face is covered with a transparent plastic panel, which we’ve seen quite a bit in previous Sharge products. The battery components are protected by a black kit, while at the bottom, the clear cover gives visibility to the battery’s control board, complete with diodes, capacitors, and microcontrollers, which is full of geek style. And the real star is the active cooling fan with an indicator light in the center.

It really takes me back to the Red Magic gaming phones, which have been proven to be effective over-cooling for gaming with their built-in fan. The air duct is also well designed with an air intake at the side and another air outlet at the bottom. The L-tyle convection design is great for extracting the heat of the circuit components and offers a more controllable temperature for wireless charging.

Once the power bank detects a wireless charging-enabled device, the fan and lights will activate along with the wireless charging, delivering a stable and efficient power output. We all know that most power banks including MagSafe models easily get overheated. Then they would be forced to stop working until they cool down again. As frequent overheating can damage internal components and batteries, the life of these power banks often becomes an annoying issue.

By far we couldn’t fully show you whether the IceMag can truly solve the problem, but at least for now, the 8000 RPM active fan is quite impressive over cooling.

As the fan was activated, we hardly detected any downtime during the wireless charging.  

I’m pretty surprised by a couple of features. The first one is that you can turn it into a wireless charging pad, refilling IceMag and juicing up your device all at once.

And the IceMag supports charging 2 devices via both wired and wireless at the same time, which is really convenient for traveling.

The last one is for those small gadgets like wearables. It supports a unique low-current charging mode to juice up low-current devices such as wireless earbuds, smart bands or smartwatches.

Outputs

To give you a better picture of how it works. We tested the charging protocols the USB-C port supports. It turns out the fact that this power bank is compatible with activating fast charging for most brands’ devices, no matter for iPhones or Androids. We tried to connect it with various brands’ phones, the charging speeds are good and the maximum figure also matched what the brand said, which is able to reach 18W.

But this’s not amazing compared to other Sharge’s fast-charging power banks. The reason why it surprised us at first glance is still its unique design and the idea of adding an active cooling fan. The transparent design with a more compact body size does make it stand out from the crowd.

Verdict

And furthermore, as I’m sure most people would prefer to take it to wirelessly charge their devices, they would also go for it for faster and longer-lasting magnetic charging. For iPhones with MagSafe, it’s definitely the best companion for recharging, while for Android devices, though there’s no MagSafe for solid snap, you can still get it with a magnetic case. Even without magnetic snapping, it still works well with these Android phones supporting wireless charging. Now I’ve taken it as a truly wireless charging pad, a lovely part of my desk deco. For true wireless on your desktop, I would say the 10000mAh Sharge IceMag is the way to go right.

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A couple of years ago, I used to go to the gym at least three times a week, not aiming to have big muscle, but just to build a lifetime habit. I even hired a private coach to teach me all the basics before putting too much weight on my shoulders. Three things I learned in those years are, the routine, the focus, and the coach, which helped me a lot while working out. But it’s not easy to maintain such a habit after all, and it can be annoying to go to the gym after work every day. It is time to fix it as home gym products like the Speediance Gym Monster come in, building up a private workout space without road trips. So now let’s check out how this smart equipment can help you with your workout at home.

Unboxing & Setup

Although this is foldable equipment, the packages are actually very big, and unpacking them can be a bit overwhelming, so it’s better to either watch the instruction video on YouTube or get a helping hand. As you can see, the bottom of the rack and the pad have most of the weight, and there are two wheels here, so we tried to put it up vertically, and then roll it out – This is also the right way to move this unit around.

The setup process is pretty straightforward, I can easily figure out what these components are, and how to place them on the unit. The components, to my understanding, are separated into two categories, those for the workout, and those for the training courses. When it’s powered up, the motors will retract the ropes back to their original positions, which is a very smart setting. It’s like some long-time workout buddies would say, always put the dumbbells back on the rack after finishing your set. Before doing any workout sessions, it’s required to sign up for the app, or the rolling resistance will stop you from doing anything. The touch screen is very responsive, and I think it is one key feature that makes the workout pleasant, as you will be interacting with the virtual coaches a lot.

The best parts of going to a gym are the good equipment, the workout buddies, and the coach. Before trying any of the workouts, it’s highly recommended to do a strength assessment. Follow the steps then you will have a full understanding of your strength level, just like what you would get if you hire a private coach. However, there aren’t any sensors that can help you identify your muscle percentage, body fat, and some sort of metrics, so if you had those metrics, then you could train better with this machine. Then I tried to do some sessions as I normally would do, such as working on my chest and back, shoulders and arms, and lastly, the legs. By the way, never skip leg days! If you know what I mean.

Design & Build Quality

After that I tried both training by the courses and free workout. I wanted to replicate the moves and sets like I did in the gym, most of the time the experience is seamless and intuitive. Let me try to lay out some details for you.

The overall design and build quality are truly great. Since it’s foldable equipment, you can basically put it anywhere you want. Whether it’s your garage or if you have a garden, you can put it there and workout while enjoying the sunshine. When you do all the moves, the rack and the pad will not shake or move anywhere, which feels really safe. The best part is the screen, it can be rotated horizontally, so when doing bench presses, you can still follow the coaches.

How it works

In an actual gym, you train with either the weight or the resistance, it feels different as the stress comes from different directions. For the Gym Monster, all the workout depends on the resistance created by the motors. In some ways, this is a good approach, because whenever you push out or re-position yourself, the resistance is always there, so it can activate the muscles deeper. And the resistance is not quite on your wrists, so it reduces the risk of hurting them. The level of resistance, unlike the dumbbells, you can actually set them from 0 to 220lbs based on your capabilities on this machine. And there are different modes to choose from, so it’s friendly for everyone, whether you are a professional bodybuilder or a novice.

Data collection

The next good thing about this machine is the collected data. It will not only record the frequency, and overall time on the training but also track the performance, such as the completion level, calories burned, and so on. It’s one more step forward than the smartwatches that are hard to accurately track your true fitness performance. And speaking of this part, you can sync all the data between the Gym Monster and Apple Watch, so you can still have a better understanding about how the workout impact your heart rates, calories and workout frequencies.

Courses

Now let’s talk about the courses it provides. There are 500 courses in total, unlike some other brands, if you purchase the Gym Monster, the courses will be free for a life time and there will be no subscription fee every month, which is a huge advantage if you really need them. However, some people may argue, nobody will feel the same during each session or get the same results from the courses. Well it’s true, and you can create your own training plan here, whether you want to split the weekly training into 3 or 5 days, and the modes provided will make sure you get the best result out of it.

Bluetooth Controller

Lastly, please don’t forget this little Bluetooth controller here, it can be the most important component. With it, you can take the weight off with just one click before the workout, or when you feel the weight is unbearable during the session. I truly believe this is a must-to-use controller during each set, especially when you want to do bench press alone, you can’t take the weight off like throwing the dumbbells away or putting the barbell on the racket. Right? Also, you can add or reduce weight by rolling the nob, which is a very clever design.

APP

The app is designed in a very simple fashion, it can sync all the data from the workout, and also customize your own plan by choosing the courses in the program collection. The only two things I wish it should have are, health tracking metrics from the smart wearables, and the feature to sync the data to the equipment if you have used the app to train elsewhere.

Minor Tweaks

However, there are still two minor tweaks I would suggest for the Gym Monster, first being the rope retracting a bit faster than I expected after the workout, which can be a bit problematic sometimes. Another thing is that it doesn’t support smart wearables other than Apple Watches, Speediance confirmed with us that they are working on it, so let’s hope it will come soon.

Conclusion

To sum up my experience with the Gym Monster, it’s a great machine to have in the house or studio. As I said earlier, it can be annoying to go to the gym every time after work, and it is not that hygienic to take the equipment after others. And if you think about it, Gym Monster has the coaches and equipment for you, so if you are looking for a simple and smart machine to build your workout routine, and you don’t want to spend 4000 plus dollars on a machine like this, the Gym Monster is the best option so far.

If you are thinking of working out at home, just check out here to learn more about the power Gym Monster.

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A couple of months ago, we reviewed the Rokid Max AR glasses acted as an excellent portable monitor. Since then I’ve been pretty much inseparable from it, whether it’s movie time before bed or a busy day on a business trip. It’s almost like the best companion I’ve ever had besides my phone.

Rokid Max AR Glasses need a station

However, it’s not perfect. Here I’m not trying to say it does anything wrong as a portable screen. Actually, if just take it as a portable screen in the pocket, I almost have no complaint: it has extremely easy connectivity and operation, a well-functional companion app with contents, a lightweight design, and more. About all these incredible features you can check out the review video I attach at the corner.

But as a part of a portable entertaining solution, it doesn’t come with a built-in battery but requires the phone to power it, and it doesn’t provide content on its own. So in that video, we mentioned that Rokid was bringing the Rokid station to global users, and we did super anticipate the powerful station. It should be able to work just as well as a compact TV box with a dedicated software system that is installed with multiple content platforms. And most importantly, it comes with a built-in battery for true portability!

So, a portable monitor in one pocket, with a portable TV Box in another pocket, is definitely the perfect solution as I can imagine.

Rokid Station Design

And now we finally can introduce the global variant of the Rokid Station to you guys. As you can see, it’s a pretty small device. It allows you to truly have the Android TV in your pocket.

I’m pretty sure that the Rokid Station is the most compact multimedia box that I’ve ever seen before. What’s impressive at first glance is the smooth design, which makes it perfect for holding and operating in a single hand. And the smooth curves with the slim body are greatly suited to any kind of storage, either in a backpack, handbag, or just in a jean pocket.

Inside the package, apart from the Rokid Station unit, you shall find a USB-A to -C cable for charging, a micro HDMI to USB-C cable for glasses connection, and of course, a user manual. And there’s a remote control powered by Bluetooth. But since we already have the Rokid Station with all the main buttons, there’s no problem if we keep it in the box. But probably when we cast the station to a standalone TV or monitor, the remote control might be helpful if we want to keep the station connected for power. 

The Rokid Station looks more like a remote control of a smart TV and is even smaller in size, supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. There’re 4 direction buttons with an enter key in the center and 4 more functional keys below. The power button and charging indicator are on the right, and the volume control is on the left, which feels like what a smartphone provides. The perfect size control makes all of these buttons easily reachable. And there’s tactile feedback when pressed, so generally you wouldn’t have to take off the glasses to find certain buttons while streaming content on the glasses. It definitely solves one of the biggest discomforts that I had when using the Rokid Max glasses with my phone, where sometimes I have to view down to my phone and confirm the operation unless I get into the AR mode.

At the bottom, there’re a couple of ports. A USB-C port for charging the Station’s 5000mAh battery, while the micro-HDMI port allows users to cast content to the glasses.

Android TV 12 OS & Software

The Rokid Station is a handheld portable Android TV box running Android TV 12. It’s extremely easy to set up the station with Google accounts, and you can select any available apps that you used to install on other devices. Based on its great portability, I think Android TV is the best option out of all the TV software. You can freely move to most areas of the world and enjoy the widest range of good software experiences offered by Google. For example, I can install amazon prime video, apple TV+, Disney+, ESPN, HBO Max, or the powerful Plex TV to manage cross-platform media content. All of them are available on GooglePlay Store.

But it’s a bit strange that the Rokid Station doesn’t support Netflix due to certification issue. So please note that if you are coming for a Netflix-ready device, the Rokid Station might not meet your needs. But you can still go for the Rokid Max glasses. With a phone that’s certificated by Netflix, the Rokid App also offers a great visual experience over watching Netflix content with the AR glasses.

Rokid Station + Rokid AR Glasses

The visual experience is quite stunning with the Rokid Station. With the Station connected, you can still maximize the 120Hz refresh rate and 1080P resolution of the Max Glasses. Operation and animation in eyes are smooth and responsive. And the wide color coverage of 106% sRGB also presents vivid images at all times that we might be not able to enjoy with most of our displays in life. It’s right in front of your eyes, stretched out on a nearly 200-inch screen at about 5m away.

The connection between the Glasses and the station is also perfect with a single cable. And in order to keep you free from the cable, its USB-C end is particularly designed to be curved. So even when I lied down, the glasses side with the cable didn’t cause any discomfort. And the combination of the Max glasses and the station has replaced my TV as my best companion before falling asleep.

Hardware Support

Now let’s check out the station’s hardware supports. It’s powered by a 64-bit Quad-core ARM CPU with 2GB Ram and 32GB Rom. Apart from the space occupied by the system. It still has about 24GB of local storage for app data and local media content.

How to expand storage & Install third-party apps

Well, the 32GB of storage without expandable storage is not generous for a media console, but thanks to the powerful GooglePlay Store on Android, I highly recommend you set up a private could storage or a private NAS solution, and install the corresponding management app on the Rokid Station, then you will get a portable TV Box with online private storage. You can not only pre-download your favorite media locally on the station while connected to the network but also find any available APK file beyond GooglePlay to install into the Station.

Separated TV Box for any displays and monitors

In addition to connecting directly to the glasses, it can also be used as a separate TV box with other displays. Even though I think the station+glasses combo is the best way to use it, you can still get a decent viewing experience on other displays. Of course, if your monitor supports USB-C video signal input, it all comes in handy. And it can also be a wonderful medium device to help you cast your phone’s screen to Rokid AR Glasses or other connected displays via Chromecast. So when you need to check out something on the phone screen while watching films with the station, it can switch the source seamlessly with just one click on your phone.

5000mAh Built-in Battery & Reverse charge

The battery life is also a surprise. The 5000mAh battery could power both the station and Rokid Max glasses for almost 5-hour use without recharging, which is far more energy efficient than watching TV at home. Furthermore, the visual experience presented by the Rokid Max glasses is even better than that of a 100-inch TV. And what’s crazy is that it can even work as a power bank that reversely charges other devices.

Verdict

So that’s all the important detail that we found on the Rokid Station. With the Rokid combo, I could watch movies, web series, and reviewed our creations in the waiting room, on the airplane, on a road trip, on the bed, and anywhere else. It is just like a perfect personal entertainment hub with a decent display, perfect for protecting your privacy and not disturbing others as well. So personally I think the combo could be a great investment and might be something that could inspire your life.

Rokid Station + Rokid Max Combo is available for pre-order now, check it out here and grab $20 OFF using code: GCROKID20OFF

Or buy it at Rokid Amazon US.

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Today I am so glad to introduce the TECNO‘s latest phone, the Pova 5 Pro 5G. The Pova series has always been known for its cool looks and focus on gaming performance. Actually, to some extent, it’s one of our most anticipated phones in 2023. 

So how will such a popular phone series made for youth and gamers perform? Well probably you will find out here!

Unboxing

For packaging, it’s still the same impressive triangular box as what we had with the Pova 5. Blue and white as the main colors, with a coil shape pattern highlighting the texture on the front, packed with a very techy feel. I was attracted by the gold Hi-res Audio certification logo at first glance, which did make me look forward to the sound quality of the Pova 5 Pro.

     Opening the package, the compact box contains the phone, a protective case, a Type-c cable, a charger that supports up to 68watt, the wired earphones, as well as the user manual and warranty card. It is worth noting that the earphones come with a mic, which is something we haven’t seen for years. But I have to say that it is really gamer friendly.

Design

As for the phone’s look, I got both the Silver Fantasy and the Dark Illusion color variants. I personally would go for the Dark illusion, and it’s worth noting that the color is actually closer to the dark blue shown on the box. The back design is pretty cool, which is also something that makes the phone different from other competitors at its price.

There are four LED strips on the back. Three of them are connected together and form a triangular pattern. This special design makes the phone look futuristic and full of some sort of geometric beauty. In addition, there is also a coil-style decoration that brings a mechanical texture.

With all these thoughtful details, including the LED straps, the coil, some metal-style patterns, it looks like a mecha from the future. The only regret is that the back of the Dark Illusion variant collects fingerprints easily. All in all, I’m really surprised by the exterior design of the Pova 5 Pro, and of course, I like it so much. At the same price, I couldn’t find any other brands so serious about the phone’s design. And even if you put it along with some premium gaming phones, the appearance of the Pova 5 Pro can still stand out.

The Pova 5 pro is not a particularly thin model, but I enjoy using it since the weight of 214g is still acceptable. It is very reasonable for a gaming machine with a 6.78-inch big screen. And the frame is very smooth without interfering with the edge swipe. The phone feels quite solid in my hand thanks to the comfortable grip.

     The Pova 5 Pro supports dual sim cards and SD storage expansion, which means you can expand the local storage while loading 2 sim cards. The 3.5mm headphone jack is definitely a bonus to gamers, as wired headphones are always better options with lower latency than Bluetooth headsets in gaming. the Pova 5 pro adopts the dual speaker design, and if you want to know the performance of the speakers, there is a speaker test at the end of the video.

Battery & Charging

     As for battery and charging, I’d say the Pova 5 Pro has one of the best solutions. The combination of a 5000mAh battery and 68-watt fast charging is quite an attractive feature on a budget phone. The charging speed of the Pova 5 pro is very impressive, it can reach 50% in just 20 minutes, and can be fully charged in 45 minutes. TECNO has also put Battery Lab 3.0 management on the Pova 5 Pro, which utilizes different strategies for gaming and daily entertainment separately. It is perfect for going out with the phone and staying online for over 8-hour entertainment. There is another feature in the battery system called Bypass Charge. So when activating the bypass charging mode, it can bypass the phone’s battery and supply power directly to the phone. This feature not only eliminates the heat generated during battery charging but is also good for keeping a good battery state. If you play games a lot, you will definitely love it. 

Gaming Performance

      In terms of performance and gaming, the Pova 5 pro offers Dimensity 6080 5G soc and 120Hz display, which is a very good hardware combo in a budget phone. In Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, the Pova 5 pro even supports the ultra mode at 120fps. In 20 minutes of super mode gameplay, it reached an average of 75 fps, the gaming experience was very smooth and the frame rate didn’t drop in the intense chaotic battles, which already excess my expectation about such a budget phone. In another game, Free Fire, it also performed very well, the game kept running at 60fps throughout the game. The 6080 chipset is made by TSMC at 6nm and has excellent thermal performance in the game. Even in this hot summer, after 20-minute gameplay, the hottest part of the phone was only 40°C. This is amazing.

Software

     Pova 5 Pro also did a lot of work in the software, You can quickly access features in the game space while gaming, and easily switch between different performance modes. You can also click on the Bypass Charge here, which is very convenient. In Game Space it can also enable the Message Barrage notification, Showing any Whatsapp and Messenger messages in the form of barrages. Even in intense gaming, you will not miss any important messages. For the LED light on the back panel of the phone, they have also been designed for multiple uses, it can be used as a message reminder, as an ambient light while playing music and can even be linked with PUBG mobile so that when I am killing an enemy, blacklight starts working to celebrate, giving a lot of fun in such RGB gaming experience on a mobile phone.

Camera

Back to the camera system, the 50MP sensor is also a bonus to such a gaming phone. It produces quite decent photos with good colors in good lighting. I was more than happy with the Beauty cam.

It’s Tecno’s specialty now, and we are happy to see the algorithms were kept on the Pova 5 Pro, no over-the-top beauty effects, it is just the right amount. For video recording, the lack of 4K video recording is a bit disappointing. But overall, at this price the Pova 5 pro cameras are enough for daily recording and sharing.

Verdict

The Pova 5 Pro is a very distinctive mid-range phone. The design, gaming performance, and battery system are all impressive. If you like gaming and distinctive looks, this phone is worth checking out. And most importantly, to enjoy some of the gaming features, we don’t have to pay that high price for premium gaming models. Now we have another option called Pova 5 Pro.

So what are your thoughts about the Pova 5 Pro? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below.

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If your business or organization chooses to go paperless, chances are you will be leveraging the unique advantages of a PDF document. These include the ability to easily embed multimedia content, security features to protect the document, and cross-platform compatibility.

But you may find that you need specific PDF functions such as editing, annotation, signing, and conversion, traditionally found in Adobe Acrobat. But why spend exorbitantly for Adobe Acrobat when UPDF offers the same functions at a fraction of the cost? UPDF is a PDF editor that offers the same features and functionality as Adobe Acrobat at an unbeatable price. You can access UPDF at just 12% of the cost of Acrobat and with the incredible 56% discount, it is the perfect solution for all your PDF editing needs.

What is UPDF?

UPDF PDF Editor is a tool designed to help you manage PDF documents in a number of ways. It has all the features you need to create, read, annotate, and edit PDFs, allowing you to edit the text and images on the document. Unlike other PDF editors in the market, it is lightweight and fast, making it the ideal tool for opening and editing even the largest PDF documents quickly and smoothly.

It can also be a prime solution when you want to convert PDFs to other formats, supporting a wide range of output formats including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Image, and more. It also comes with a powerful AI-powered OCR that allows you to convert scanned PDFs into more editable formats. You can also use it to create, fill in and sign forms or use its unique AI features to summarize, explain, translate, or write PDF content.

Why Use UPDF Editor

UPDF PDF Editor even without the 56% discount is the most affordable PDF editing tool in the market. But affordability is not its only advantage. The following are some of the other reasons you should choose UPDF over Adobe Acrobat or another PDF Editor.

1. Full Functionality

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3. UI and Accessibility

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Comparison Between Adobe Acrobat and UPDF

The following table shows how UPDF compares to Adobe Acrobat Standard and Pro Versions in terms of features and functionality;

Conclusion

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Today I got the latest TWS product from FiiTii. The earbuds are called the HiFiDots, and belong to the HiFi series from the FiiTii product line. The HiFiDots feature two Balanced Armature drivers and a Dynamic driver with Bluetooth 5.3 connection, and an Aptx-lossless codec. Hardware-wise, this pair of earbuds is very powerful and even can compare to some premium earbuds. So let’s see what’s interesting about these earbuds.

Unboxing

The HiFiDots packaging is very colorful. Green, blue, and black are the theme colors, while these hues are all muted and less saturated, giving them a more upscale appearance, as does the logo’s font. Just by looking at the packaging, you can tell that this is a flagship product. The interior of the package is designed as a gift box, and when you open the box, you will find the HiFiDots charging case. The package also contains a Type-C cable, three sizes of ear tips, and of course, a user manual. Clearly, the company has put thought into this packaging design.

Design

Unlike other TWS earbuds I reviewed before, the HiFiDots have a space-capsule-like rounded design. The surface’s finish is also quite special; it appears to be some inspiration from a luxury automobile. This design and finish enhance the overall appearance and touch in hands, but it is also more likely to collect fingerprints. When you press this button, the battery case pops open like the hatch of a spaceship; To be honest, I pretty much enjoyed the futuristic mech design! Unlike the charging case, the earbuds themselves are very small and lightweight, and there are LED lights flashing to let you know the status of the earbuds, so this design is very sci-fi.

The interior of the charging case is white; although it is not stain-resistant, I think most users wouldn’t often expose the insides. On the other hand, it would look better if it matched the packaging by being green. But that’s just my personal feeling. All in all, I am pretty satisfied with the look of the HiFiDots.

Wearing experience

In terms of wearing comfort, HiFiDots earbuds are only 4.8g each, and unlike other TWS earbuds that put the battery in the stems, the HiFidots have a unique battery location, so I do not experience any discomfort even when I use them for an extended period of time.

Sound Quality

Due to the presence of two Balanced Armature drivers and one Dynamic driver in each earbud, the HiFiDots have provided me with a new perspective on the sound quality of TWS products. The science behind it is that the Balanced Armature driver brings out the high-resolution sound of vocals and treble, while the Dynamic driver provides bass support. When I first tested them, I immediately noticed that the vocals and instrument sounds were clearly separated; this is an experience that was exclusive to high-end speakers. HiFiDots excels in delivering impressive bass performance. Unlike many earbuds that tend to overpower a certain frequency and cause listener fatigue over time, the HiFiDots strikes a great balance.

The drums in the music are skillfully represented without overloading, while the bass here remains resilient and dynamic. In terms of treble, the Balanced Armature driver outshines traditional single Dynamic driver earbuds, producing bright and crisp tones. Overall, HiFiDots offer excellent sound quality, catering to fans of various music genres. The HiFiDots also support the Aptx-lossless codec and provide a bit-rate of 1.2 Mbps, which ensures that the source stably produces high-quality sound.

ANC

As for adaptive active noise cancellation, HiFiDots provide up to 47 dB of adaptive noise reduction, which, compared to other earbuds, is a clear advantage. And that is a pretty insane figure even compared with some premium models.

It ensures that there is always a quiet space to enjoy music, regardless of whether you are on a subway or an airplane. In addition, there is a transparency mode, so you are able to not miss anyone’s conversation. Thanks to the 4.5 hours of battery life with noise canceling on, I do not have to worry about charging when I go out.

FiiTii App

In addition, the FiiTii app offers customizable EQ settings for a variety of music preferences, allowing you to create your own custom configurations. The ear-tip-size advice provided by the APP’s earplug test is excellent for first-time users of in-ear ANC earbuds.

Device Switching

I tried pairing the HiFiDots with both my phone and computer at the same time, and the dual connection was extremely stable. And switching between devices was incredibly quick. It should be noted that, when playing audio and video simultaneously, you must manually pause what is playing on one device before switching to the other device.

Waterproof

The IPX7 waterproofing of the HiFiDots allows me to wear them with confidence for exercise or rainy days. During the use, I found that the HiFiDots could even withstand a sudden downpour without any problem.

Game Latency

Even when playing FPS games on a phone, there is no noticeable sound latency thanks to the Qualcomm 3071 chip; however, to get the best gaming performance, your phone must also be powered by a Qualcomm chipset that supports the latest audio feature.

The HiFiDots provided me with an innovative alternative to conventional TWS earbuds. It is unique from the design to the sound quality, elevating not only the look of the earbuds but also the performance to a portable Hi-Fi level. So overall, I would say that the HiFiDots is a product that is worth a try.

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Hey everyone! Today, I got my hands on an impressive phone, the Huawei Nova 11 Pro, featuring a cool green, leather-like texture design. And this phone has  a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor. FHD+ resolution , a vibrant 120Hz refresh rate on an edge-curved OLED screen, running on Huawei’s latest EMUI 13. This phone is another refreshing model for those young people who loves unique design and selfies, so let’s talk about it.

Unboxing

The packaging of the Nova 11 Pro is pretty simple but comes with a pleasant surprise: a transparent soft phone case. The screen is curved, and it’s great to have factory-fitted protective screen film on it, saving us a lot of trouble. Included in the package are a fast 100-watt charger and a type-C charging cable.

Design

The premium design of this phone is an instant eye-catcher. The vibrant green leather-like material, especially on the back cover, alongside the etched logo of the Nova brand gives it a premium, high-end feel. Coupled with the aluminum alloy frame and a unique striking camera design at the back, the aesthetic of the Huawei Nova 11 Pro is very satisfying. The camera setup is designed as the main lens in the center, surrounded by some unique ring texture, and info of the specs detailing around the lens adds a unique touch to it. Overall, It looks like a delicate ladies leather bag.

The Huawei Nova 11 Pro, with its 6.78-inch screen size and weight of 188g, feels incredibly comfortable in hand, thanks to its ergonomic size, weight distribution, and slightly curved screen. Protected by Kunlun glass, you can safely enjoy the unique feel of the phone without a case.

Camera

But the highlight of the phone is its image quality. The main camera has a high-resolution 50-megapixel lens with a large aperture. This powerful camera, combined with a big sensor, allows exceptional low light performance and portrait bokeh capabilities.

When I shoot human object, the skin and clothing texture details of the characters are crystal clear. The out-of-focus bokeh effect is subtly soft and pleasing to the eye. Shooting photos in daylight, particularly towards the sun, results in surprisingly well-balanced images. Leaves and buildings aren’t cast into heavy shadows, and the glare doesn’t wash out the image or turn it gray. I must say, the HDR performance is quite impressive.

Now, let’s talk about night-time photography. The Huawei Nova 11 Pro’s main camera has a variable aperture of f1.9 and a special big sensor that delivers excellent noise control. This means even in low-light scenarios, the images have minimal grain or blur and the highlights don’t get overexposed.

The phone also has a neat trick up its sleeve: an 8-megapixel ultra-wide macro lens and a rear laser focus system that open up new ways to capture the world.

The rear laser focus system on the Huawei Nova 11 Pro effortlessly captures dynamic objects with great precision. This ensures you don’t miss those unexpected, precious moments in your life. On a day-to-day basis, the AI image system proves incredibly useful. It identifies key subjects in the frame and fine-tunes the color of the photos automatically, making for a hassle-free shooting experience. As a camera phone, the Huawei Nova 11 Pro will not disappoint.

Let’s not forget about the selfie lovers! The Huawei Nova 11 Pro features a dual-camera setup – a 60-megapixel front-facing lens with follow focus and an 8-megapixel portrait lens, offering the ultimate solution for selfie enthusiasts. The camera is further boosted by Huawei’s built-in, fine-tuned portrait algorithm. It provides various levels of customizable settings like skin smoothing, face slimming, skin tone adjustments, and many creative selfie effects. If you’re into selfies, you’re certainly going to fall in love with this phone!

In terms of video shooting, the Nova 11 Pro supports up to 4K at 30fps. However, it’s worth noting that beautification features and effects cannot be used at 4K or high frame rates. A slight downside, but the phone’s strong electronic image stabilization does compensate for this.

Screen

Now, back to the brilliant edge-curved OLED screen. It boasts a 93.4% screen-to-body ratio, creating a premium look and feel. With a resolution of 2652×1200 and automatic 120Hz refresh rate, images appear crystal clear and transitions are smooth. Plus, the screen brightness is more than 800 nits, so it performs well even in direct sunlight.

Performance

As for performance, it’s equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SOC, which, although lacks 5G support, is sufficient for daily use and moderate gaming. High-performance games like Genshin Impact may require a bit of graphics downscaling for smoother gameplay.

Battery & Charging

The 4500mAh battery, along with the 778g SOC, provides a solid battery life. Moreover, the impressive 100-watt charger can power up the phone from 0% to 100% in just 20 minutes, offering a quick recharge whenever you need it.

Verdict

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the look and image system of the Huawei nova 11 Pro. With its constant focus on making phones for young and fashionable people, the Nova series has certainly done it right.

But what are your thoughts? Would you consider buying this phone? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below.

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