I have tested a huge range of dashcams here in Ireland the most from any tech site anyway and this is the first time to test out the brand VANTRUE and today we have the N2S dual dashcam which is ideal for any driver and particularly those who carry passengers ie taxi men etc. But yes anyone can use this dashcam and everyone should have a dashcam.
First thing here to note is you will need to buy an SD card and do not cheap out here either you will need a class 10 card up to 256GB, the more storage the better due to the options on this cam the higher the setting the better the quality the more space it takes up however it does not overwrite protected files your normal recorded files are like any other dashcam but it is better to be safe than sorry buying cheap SD cards go and buy a good branded one rather than something cheap of Amazon.
The dashcam has plenty of features but no app which is shame but still it works really well and simple to use we go through all this on the video review anyway so you will be able to navigate through it. So we have two cameras in operation here that can be set to a resolution your prefer.
In Dual Recording mode:1440P+1080P(30FPS); 1080P+1080P
(30FPS): 1080P+720P(30FPS); 720P+1080P(30FPS); 720P+720P(30FPS); IN SINGLE FRONT CAM RECORDING mode, 2592x1520P(30FPS);
Other features included are loop recording, time lapse, parked recording inside and out with sensors, heat and cold resistance, wide angle, GPS player which you will need to download.
Set up is easy we go through this in the video review, you have some buttons up top for navigation and an emergency key to record on the back so once hit file is recorded and protected. You can adjust both the inside camera to your needs so it is not a fixed camera like the front but there is a ball and socket joint to get the angle you prefer this will work in any vehicle.
Once it is set up that is it job done just leave it there and let it do its job.
Overall this is a great dashcam coming in much cheaper than its rivals minus the app it is not a touch screen either but the controls work well and it is easy to use and the menu structure is not exhausted either by sub menus galore..
I like my headphones and have an extensive collection but what I like more is when a pair of headphones come in cheap and deliver on all aspects and saves you money. These are such a pair and I like them. We go through all the features as usual below so you don’t have to in the video review.
The Soundcore LIFE Q30 by Anker are a really comfortable fit with soft cups and headband and can be worn for hours with no issues with sweat so for long term use there are great. Sporting 40mm drivers these are loud and it is how I like my headphones and with ANC on board you can immerse yourself in to your music and forget what is going on outside and to top it off the ANC is decent too, I also tested these with a projector I was testing out recently the PICO GENIE and they worked really well and gave me countless hours of bliss enjoying my Netflix and You Tube and of course listening to my music tracks these headphones delivered all round, when it comes to the above, Direction is good, you are central, voice is good instruments you name it all was good here in short you will like them. My usual testing tracks all great and there is great bass here to and of course there is the soundcore app which can enhance your listening experience even more and tailor to your needs it is a great app too by the way.
The controls are easy to use with slightly raised keys easy to navigate and on both sides you also have a touch area on side to switch between modes and there is a NC button too and all these work well all of the time. All features are there as you would expect to control your music without the need to take your phone out of your pocket and as mentioned we go through these in the video below. Battery life is excellent on these with up to 40 hours of life and you also have a quick charge of 5 minutes that gives you up to 4 hours of life which is excellent.
Overall for the price you pay on these I cant really complain about them they deliver on comfort, sound and features and for me an excellent pair of headphones for the price and easy to recommend.
Features
Hi-Res Certified Music: Hear every detail of your favorite songs thanks to Life Q30’s 40mm drivers. The highly-flexible silk diaphragms reproduce thumping bass and crisp treble that extends up to 40kHz for improved clarity.
Advanced Noise Cancellation Technology: Maintain your focus with Life Q30’s hybrid active noise cancellation. Dual noise-detecting microphones pick up and filter out up to 95% of low-frequency ambient sound to ensure nothing distracts you from your music.
Ultimate Noise Cancellation Experience: Customize Life Q30’s noise cancellation with 3 modes—Transport minimizes airplane engine noise, Outdoor reduces traffic and wind, and Indoor dampens the sound of busy offices with people talking in the background.
40-Hour Playtime: Life Q30 active noise cancelling headphones play up to 40 hours of music in noise cancelling mode. Standard mode extends the playtime to 60 hours, while a short 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening.
Pressure-Free Comfort: Life Q30 active noise cancelling headphones have ultra-soft protein leather earcups with memory foam padding to fit snugly over your ears. The lightweight build also ensures they’re comfortable for long listening sessions.
Recently I checked out this companies headphones the Soundcore Life Q30 and was really impressed with them and they are value for money and people have been asking how did these TWS earbuds work out and again the story is the same and I cant fault them at all and they have earned a place in my top 5 in fact.
From the presentation to the product you are getting quality here all round with the feel of the charge case and a kind of textured feel on the earbuds both combined is really nice and they look great too once again putting Apples to shame which so many tech journos froth at the mouth over. I will say it again “you do not need to spend that much money on Apple products when there is better for less and these without doubt are an easy win here”. No disrespect to Apple they make nice products but their pricing is just wrong.
When it comes to comfort again it is great and the fit is really nice and they wont budge, I have started listening to podcasts lately and use these to help me fall asleep and when I wake up they are still there. I tend to listen to lots of music and TV in bed at night when testing headphones and earbuds and it is hard to find earbuds that stay put, headphones are obviously out of the equation here when trying to get asleep.
Controls are great and a simple tap or two and you can change whatever is required including the sound profile and a double tap to turn on/off the ANC we go through the rest in the video but overall with their own app they are yours to set up as you see fit and not stuck at a stock setting which is great for personalisation which is what consumers like these days.
How they sound is what everyone is here for and in short they are excellent for the price. Great on voice, voice calls, instruments and direction with no lag latency either, when doing my usual test loop they easily pass when watching Netflix and You Tube etc. With the choice of having ANC/Transparency mode and Normal a click away you are in control. You should by the way do the sound test to get the best results it it will take around 4/5 mins to complete. These are also decently loud too which for me is great, Selecting custom mode is worth a view too and with the options in there again you are in control. In transparency mode you have fully transparent and vocal mode..
Battery life has been rather good on these and stand up to their claims obviously with high volumes and ANC on it hits the juice but you can quickly charge up,10 minutes charging earbuds = 2 hours of playtime and use wireless charging I actually use this more than I do on my phones and usually have my earbuds on charge from the selection I am currently using. You can use these independently too so if one is charging you can still use the other.
Overall these are an easy pair of earbuds to recommend and for the money here I cant say one bad thing about them and that is a rare thing to say and from testing the biggest range of TWS in Ireland I know what I am talking about.
KEY FEATURES
● PureNote Driver technology with 11mm drivers for accurate sound and clarity at all frequencies.
● Multi-mode ANC with Transport, Indoor and Outdoor settings for customizable usage levels
● Two transparency modes enhance the environment including voices without removing earbuds.
● 7-hour battery in earbuds with ANC off / 6-hour battery with ANC on
● Qi wireless charging case with 26 hour battery with ANC off / 21 hour battery with ANC on as well as USB-C charging.
● Anker Fast Charging technology – 10 minutes charging earbuds = 2 hours of playtime
● Premium call quality using 6-mic uplink noise reduction helps optimize voices and minimize background noise.
● Customizable user touch controls to set preferences for play/pause, track advance, volume, etc.
● Voice-assistant compatibility with Siri at launch and other popular voice-assistants in the future.
● Nine sets of silicone ear tips, ranging from XXXS to XL and L+ in ensure a proper fit.
● Bluetooth version – 5.0
● Waterproof rating – IPX4
● Available in Four Colors: Onyx Black, Titanium White, Sapphire Blue, and Crystal Pink
● Earbud size // Case size – 1.47” x 0.87” x 0.91” // 2.44” x 2.35” x 1.18”
● Earbud weight / Case weight – 0.37 oz // 1.78 oz
The Liberty Air 2 Pro now available in four colors including Onyx Black, Titanium White, Sapphire Blue, and Crystal Pink with an MSRP of $129.99 at Amazon.com, Soundcore.com and BestBuy.com. Additional retailers will be added in the coming weeks. the Liberty Air 2 Pro are available in the U.K for £129.99; Europe for €129.99 and Canada for $169.99 (CAD).
Need a simple case for your Pixel 5 that is totally clean and simple well the MNML case might be one to check out, Without adding any thickness like other cases this is super thin and offers protection on the sides and rear and of course the camera hump gets some loving here too. They do not protect the screen but again they are designed for those who want something simple and not bulky, they are not a fingerprint magnet and cut-outs are perfect and nothing is obstructed. These cases are also not fingerprint magnets either like some cases can be and certainly phones and thankfully the pixel 5 is not a fingerprint magnet in the colour we have.
These cases are simply just minimal as the the brand name suggests and that they are they do not offer the ultimate protection for your device but give it a clean look and if like me and not out to much lately an ideal case for keeping it simple and looking good with no bulk and access to everything as you would expect.. Check out the range of cases on offer and our past reviews here on techbuzzireland and their site..
Zippo are a brand most folk would think “Lighters” and you would be right!! But think again they now have many other products on the market to cater for everyone. This handy little gadget does not light your smokes or fires however in turn will keep you warm and charge devices on the go and is very portable.
This can be used anyhwere and with a climate like Ireland with 4 seasons in one day it is a handy affordable kit to have both keeping you warm and keeping your devices topped up. How hot it gets is probably a question one would ask, It does not get so hot you cant hold it the max output temp is 120°F / 50°C dual sided and has 6 settings to get that right temperature so you are in control, there is LEDs on the bottom side of it to show the status being blue or green ,the blue is both sides and the green is one side, the LEDs also give the battery status,one light being the lowest and so on.
When it come to charging devices it is a simple plug and go so for any usb capable device including iPhones you can charge them all and you can also charge tablets too. The beauty of this is it has a rechargeable 5,200 mAh lithium-ion battery. It is comfortble to hold to and the ideal shape to fit in your hand and this also comes in a range of colours too so there is something for everyone here rather than the standard Black variant we tend to see with many products on the market. This is a handy gadget to have and easy to reccommend..
FEATURES
Charges USB compatible devices including; mobile phones, Mp3 players, tablets, cameras, etc.
Dual sided heat up to 120°F / 50°C operating temperature with six (6) heat settings for adjustable and comfortable warmth
Battery and heat indicator lights
Rechargeable 5200 mah lithium-ion battery (included) for lasting reliable warmth – up to 9 hour run time
BENEFITS
Reusable, less waste versus disposable warmers
Perfect for staying warm inside offices or extended outdoor activities
Quickly shows the selected heat setting & battery charge remaining
Plenty of heat to keep your hands warm in cold weather
If anyone bought any of the new iPhones this year you will of course notice a charger missing which for paying the price you do is scabby being polite. Their argument does not bode well either stating there is plenty out there lying around the house which is true but this comes with a lightning to USB-C cable so you will need a charger with a USB-C connection to get power to your device if you are not one to use wireless charging, you can of course go for their overpriced clumsy magsafe charger.
Apple claims the smaller box this time round and claims less package waste but still want to fleece you for their own charger that is a rip-off and 5W which still has to ship and adds to more waste so Apple I do not buy it the public does not buy it and nor will people buy your more expensive crappy charger when there is better on offer costing less and charging your device faster such as the Anker 20W charger we have here today, and not only does this charge iPhone it charges all devices once you have compatible cables to match.
Over all this is a slight bit smaller than Apples offering chargers 3 times quicker and costs less so this is a win in anyone’s book from all angles and Anker is a well known solid established brand and you can be sure charging any phone will not be an issue or cause problems. This is a mid range charger you could say now as there is faster charging options out there today but charges your iPhone 3 times quicker so keep this in mind and for the iPhone 12 it takes about 1hr 20 mins and battery size of course will differ between devices.
The Kimafun Wireless Microphone as stated on the box is a Wireless Microphone with a Lapel Clip Mic Voice Amplifier Mini Mic. This can be used for presenting lectures or meetings or use the Headset Microphone for more active movement in e.g. an exercise class. The technology used is 2.4G wireless transmission technology, given a 50-meter wireless connection ( albeit only practical of this range in an area of no barrier between the transmitter and receiver.)
Setup and use.
The Transmitter and receiver require to be charged initially with the supplied cables, Micro USB dual-head charging cable, charging both simultaneously. Once charged subject to the range used a fully charged battery power can work for approx. 6-8 hours of use. The Transmitter and receiver are pre-pared and do not require any pairing, (as would be expected from Bluetooth technology) The Receiver is plugged into the power amplifier with the transmitter plugged into either type of microphone. There is no requirement for a technical nature to set up the equipment. Connecting to a smartphone using the y connector would require a little easy reading or to a Laptop. The microphone is suitable for smartphones, laptops, desktops, PC, or speakers. Note when connecting to e.g., a speaker there is a requirement to have a minimum of 15w Power on the device to amply the sound as the microphone will only transmit the sound and not boost it. If you use a connection to an android phone you will have to check the setting on the recording app and change this to record from an external mic rather than the android internal mic.
2.4G wireless transmission technology,
This frequency is known, as used in the typical home router, cordless phone, Bluetooth earpiece, baby monitor, etc. this allows for a stable, secure 50 Meter range wireless connection (if tested with no obstacles in between the transmitter or receiver) This has the advantage over the Bluetooth range and transmits clear sound, with no interference/echo.
Overall,
Setup is easy but there is the possibility to lose many of the accessories as the kit does not come with a carrier bag to protect the device. The audio quality is good where used e.g., Phone/camera voice recording, live broadcasting on Podcast, Skype/teams calling, Teaching, Audio/Video Recording on YouTube, professional audio devices. conference, speech, etc. The advantage of this gives excellent range, up to 50 M. secure stable wireless connection. The material quality felt strong and sturdy and have no hesitation in recommending this for use as good quality sound at a reasonable price.
Yesterday an new update rolled out for the Jabra Elite 85t and I have been testing it overnight and it enhances the earbuds which are one of the best on the market today. The update offers a more enhanced experience with more features dropped to give you the best feature set available today on true wireless earbuds, we go through this update below in the video review and you can see what you get in the latest update which takes about 10 minutes to do in total and then you can personalise to your needs afterwards, You will enjoy it. One of the best new features here is the MY FIT option which tells you the correct buds you need for the most optimum experience. Check out the full review HERE and see what the update is all about below..
SHURE is a well known audio brand but perhaps not so much at consumer level and is a company geared for audiophiles in the music industry for example but now they have launched true wireless for the consumer and the 215 TWS are what is on offer giving the consumer an idea of what they can do.
Fit is really good here and they will not move so if you jog or go to the gym these are perfect, comfort is also great and with the comply foam tips they offer good isolation straight away. Once on you will forget they are there after a while. The controls are great, a big circular button that gives you options to control music on the go, minus volume control. The thing to take note of here is you dont touch the earbud which in some cases put pressure on the ears making commands and so on.
Sound quality is clean not with a heavy bass but overall clean crisp and clear with vocals, music, direction and instruments it is a well balanced set up and only boosted with their own app which is great to see, Calls are great however only on the one side and the same for independent use. This is common enough though with true wireless earbuds so not a huge issue in fairness. There is also no lag latency here when using for videos or Netflix for example..
Battery life is quite good at the higher end of the scale, Given the case is bigger than normal it works well and keeps your earbuds secure and looks high end with the materials used and will turn heads when sat on a table. Overall these are a great set of earbuds to have and for those into fitness and they show what the company can do and I would love to see how their headphones fair out too.
FEATURES
Awe-inspiring, true wireless audio with clear sound and deep bass. No cords. No wires. Just pure listening.
Secure, over-ear fit. Built with the same design musicians use for in-ear monitoring on-stage. Your earphones stay in place for unmatched, long-wearing comfort, even during high-energy activities.
Sound Isolating™ technology blocks up to 37 dB of noise to eliminate distractions. Enjoy the most immersive listening experience no matter where you are.
Environment Mode. Hear the outside world with the touch of a button.
Up to 8 hours battery life. Uninterrupted audio wherever you are – on the train, in the gym, or at home. Included carrying case provides three additional charges for a total of up to 32 hours battery life on-the-go.
Detachable connection allows the AONIC 215 Earphones to attach to different cable accessories. Stay connected to any device, including airplane entertainment systems.
Enjoy clear calls with exceptional audio through integrated microphones for video conferencing and phone calls. Call audio only heard in the right earphone.
Premium headphone amplifier and support for multiple codecs including Qualcomm® aptX™, AAC and SBC
Bluetooth® 5 wireless technology for enhanced stability and a range of up to 30 feet (10 metres). Pairs to phones, tablets and laptops for music and calls.
ShurePlus™ PLAY app allows you to customise your EQ and Environment Mode levels. Free to download for iOS and Android.
Includes a two-year warranty, AONIC 215 detachable Sound Isolating™ Earphones, True Wireless Secure Fit Adapter set, fit kit with a variety of sleeves for the perfect fit, a charging case, and USB-C charging cable.
Available in four colour options (clear, black, white, blue)
