Posted on 15 January 2021. Tags: battery, beast, budget, power, Redmi, review
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Positives |
Excellent battery life Great build quality Satisfactory performance Stereo speakers
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Low-light imaging is lackluster 18W charging is very slow Bloatware as always
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The Redmi 9 Power is yet another safe bet from Xiaomi. It delivers on an eye-catching design, tremendous battery life and a reasonable price point at a great price point. Iffy cameras aside, there’s not much to dislike here. That said, Xiaomi’s product line-up is definitely starting to look really cluttered and could do well with some paring down.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 13 January 2021. Tags: Band, OnePlus, review, Stick, Xiaomi
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Positives |
Comfortable strap, minimal design Quality sleep tracking Very reliable Bluetooth connectivity
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Terrible battery life Connected GPS is unreliable Barebones app
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The OnePlus Band is the company’s first foray into the fitness wearables space. OnePlus is playing it pretty safe with a predictable set of features, and yet the end results is too unpolished to be taken seriously. Between the terrible battery life, iffy fitness tracking, barebones app, it is hard to take the OnePlus Band seriously as an alternative to more mature products on the market.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 11 January 2021. Tags: fight, Nord, OnePlus, review, taking, Xiaomi
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Positives |
Uniquely colored gradient and eye-catching design Excellent 108MP camera that punches above its weight Quality 120Hz display with adaptive refresh rate support Stereo speakers and headphone jack Fantastic battery life 33W charging IP53 rating
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Bloatware Low-light imaging could be a bit better 2MP macro sensor is borderline pointless
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Bottom Line |
Xiaomi kicks off 2021 with guns blazing. The Mi 10i isn’t just competing for the premium mid-range segment, but it delivers a one-two punch to the OnePlus Nord with its loaded spec-sheet and a user experience that, for the most part, delivers exactly what it promises. It certainly helps that the phone is one of the most affordable offerings in the segment.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 09 January 2021. Tags: allaround, Basic, good, Lite, review, Watch, Xiaomi
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Very affordable Plenty of fitness data and sport profiles Workout analysis from Firstbeat 9-day battery life Good heart rate monitoring
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Limited smartwatch features Xiaomi Wear app needs a lot of work
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Bottom Line |
The Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is a good fitness tracker, but a very basic smartwatch. If you’re after the Mi Band experience and would like the benefits of a larger display, Xiaomi’s latest budget smartwatch is a fine option. Just don’t expect much more than that.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 07 January 2021. Tags: Great, Grit, Polar, review, this
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Positives |
Lots of useful health insights Huge variety of sports profiles Rugged Fleshed out health tracking Incredible battery life Training recommendations
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Extremely limited smartwatch features Interface can be unintuitive No automatic activity detection Sleep detection can be hit or miss Somewhat large and potentially uncomfortable Not as accurate as some of the competition A little pricey
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Bottom Line |
The Polar Grit X is a comprehensive and mostly accurate fitness tracker, but may not appeal to more casual users.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 05 January 2021. Tags: Bose, Comfort, cost, earbuds, review, Sport
Bose Sport Earbuds |
By Bsoe |
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Positives |
Comfortable, secure fit Fast charging, USB-C case IPX4 water-resistance Active EQ Auto play/pause (right bud only) Mono listening (right bud only) Microphone blocks out background noise
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No Bluetooth multipoint Bose Music app required to switch between devices Lacks in-app EQ and ambient aware mode SBC and AAC only, no aptX Price
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Bottom Line |
The Bose Sport Earbuds are the most comfortable workout earbuds around, and vastly improve upon the original Bose SoundSport Free. The IPX4 rating protects the earphones from light water exposure. These buds are more than just tough: they sound great too. Despite the ergonomic design and sound quality, the earbuds aren’t perfect, and lack basic features like an in-app EQ.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 03 January 2021. Tags: “beauty, brains, Eyewear, Gentle, Huawei, Monster, more, review, Than
Gentle Monster Eyewear 2 |
By Huawei |
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Stylish design Simple, hassle-free functionality Decent battery life Splash resistant Look just like normal glasses
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Mediocre sound quality Limited operation temperature interval Pricey
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At €345/£310 (around $ 350), the Huawei X Gentle Monster Eyewear 2 could make a nice gift for someone who values style and fashion but cares less about tech and sound quality.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 01 January 2021. Tags: earbuds, need, only, review, Sony, true, WF1000XM3, wireless
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Sound quality Google Assistant integration Modern design Auto play/pause Adaptive sound Intuitive touch controls
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Cost Large charging case No water-resistance
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Bottom Line |
The Sony WF-1000XM3 may be costly, but the excellent ANC performance makes it easy to justify the earbuds. Sony’s tri-contact point mechanism keeps the earbuds in place without sacrificing comfort. A big drawback is the lack of high-quality codec support — no aptX or LDAC; however the DSEE HX processing facilitates clear audio. If you want the best of what true wireless tech has to offer, get these.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 30 December 2020. Tags: 2019, AirPods, ANDROID, Apple, better, Convenient, options, review, users
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Great connection Super portable Better battery life (on iOS) thanks to new H1 chip
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Terrible/no isolation The best features are still iOS exclusive Even with the improvement, battery life is still just average
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If you’re looking to just listen to music or a few podcasts, the new AirPods are a good choice since the connection never drops and the battery life is longer than the previous version. Plus you can also charge the case wirelessly with any Qi wireless charger. Just don’t expect to get a great sound experience and know that some of the cool features like auto-pause and “Hey Siri” functionality are iOS-only.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 26 December 2020. Tags: AirPods, beat, Beats, Powerbeats, review
Apple Beats Powerbeats Pro |
By Apple |
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Bluetooth 5.0, Class 1 Apple’s H1 chip allows for much greater flexibility Sound quality Secure fit
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De-emphasized mids Isolation not great Cost
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Bottom Line |
AirPods may be the go-to for iPhone users, but the Powerbeats Pro are the better option for your Apple phone — particularly for active users. The earbuds are IPX4 sweat-resistant, provide a secure fit, and support AAC. Plus, you can listen for just shy of 11 hours before needing to charge them.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News