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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Positives |
Stylish design Simple, hassle-free functionality Decent battery life Splash resistant Look just like normal glasses
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Negatives |
Mediocre sound quality Limited operation temperature interval Pricey
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Bottom Line |
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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Positives |
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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Positives |
Great connection Super portable Better battery life (on iOS) thanks to new H1 chip
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Negatives |
Terrible/no isolation The best features are still iOS exclusive Even with the improvement, battery life is still just average
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Bottom Line |
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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Positives |
Bluetooth 5.0, Class 1 Apple’s H1 chip allows for much greater flexibility Sound quality Secure fit
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Negatives |
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
Posted on 24 December 2020. Tags: Great, review, Sony, Still, WH1000XM3
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Positives |
Great active noise cancelling Sound quality Comfort Portability LDAC, aptX HD, aptx, AAC Bluetooth codecs USB-C charge port 3.5mm aux port
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Bottom Line |
The Sony WH-1000XM3 are still a great pair of noise-cancelling headphones, and even among the best. Until they drop significantly below the cost of the new WH-1000XM4, though, you might as well get Sony’s latest flagship instead.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 22 December 2020. Tags: Fitbit, good, Great, review, value, Versa, Watch
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Positives |
Decent battery life Pretty accurate health tracking Built-in GPS Google Assistant and Alexa support Speaker with phone call support Good price
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Very small app library Onboard music limited to two services Capacitive button isn’t ideal Proprietary charging cable
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Bottom Line |
The Fitbit Versa 3 is probably the best all-around smartwatch for Android users. iPhone users are probably still better off spending the extra money for an Apple Watch SE, but Android users aren’t going to find a competing product that offers everything the Versa 3 offers at this low of a price point.
That being said, the watch isn’t perfect. You’ll need to decide if its relatively few trade-offs are worth the money saved. Overall, though, the average person will likely get everything they need and want from this.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 20 December 2020. Tags: Apple, Apple’s, laptop, MacBook, review, silicon
MacBook Air (M1) |
By Apple |
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Positives |
Apple M1 Processor Iconic design Build quality Impressive battery life Large trackpad Good audio for a laptop
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Lack of ports 720p camera Possible app incompatibly during the transition phase
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Bottom Line |
Apple’s M1 processor promised much and delivers on those promises. The MacBook Air with the new processor takes everything that was great about the previous generations of MacBook Air and brings it to a whole new level of performance and power efficiency.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 18 December 2020. Tags: Aukey, charger, Omnia, power, versatility
Omnia 65W PD GaN charger |
By Aukey |
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Positives |
Dual USB-C ports Very compact Foldable plugs Up to 65W charging speeds Doesn’t heat up
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Negatives |
No USB-C cable included
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Bottom Line |
The Aukey Omnia 65W PD gallium nitride charger combines portability with versatility to enable high-speed dual device charging. The charger runs cool, and can ramp up to as high as 65W watts to charge most 13-inch laptops with ease.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 16 December 2020. Tags: almost, Everything, good, Lenovo, review, ThinkVision
ThinkVision M14 |
By Lenovo |
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Positives |
Excellent color accuracy Above average contrast ratio Very thin, very light, very portable Comes with a carrying case Works with basically all platforms Thunderbolt 3 support Good viewing angles
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No speakers No touch screen Only supports USB Type-C. No HDMI ports to speak of Included carrying pouch is a little flimsy
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Bottom Line |
The Lenovo ThinkVision M14 is a good portable display. Its color range and good contrast ratio makes for a pleasant overall experience. It should fare pretty well in the vast majority of tasks. The display works great over USB Type-C and that’s good news because that’s your only option to connect to this thing. It does a lot right and very little wrong, but it’s still a little pricey.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 14 December 2020. Tags: Asus, boxes, Checking, MB16AMT, review, Touch, ZenScreen
ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT |
By Asus |
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Positives |
Outstanding design Thunderbolt 3 support Folio stand case and stylus pen come included Simple menus Contrast ratio and brightness are good enough for productivity IPS display has great viewing angles Battery life is decent Speakers Touchscreen
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SRGB is very average resulting in muted, dull colors Can’t use Thunderbolt 3 and charge the device at the same time Up to double the price of some competitors
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Bottom Line |
The Asus ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT is a capable portable display. You get all of the niceties like a touchscreen, Thunderbolt 3, speakers, a folio case, a stylus (that is also a ballpoint pen), and a truly striking design. It’s a productivity machine and works well for most tasks. The only downer is the color accuracy which is average at best. Creative workers and some media content may not look as vibrant as some competitors.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News