The Super EQ Q2 Pro earbuds are the latest on offer from the company and are a solid purchase after my testing over some weeks, these have a slightly larger profile than the average ear so may not suit all however they are a solid fit and more so for those with larger ears.
Build and design
These are built well and solid and made from plastic with a step effect from the top down they are similar to others out there in shape and size but the effect from the top down makes them stand out and they look nice in fairness with the gold band around the touch area of the earbud which is great by the way for executing controls
Sound
These are really good on the bass side of things and are considered bass heavy in my book which for some is what they want to hear, they are loud and punchy fine with highs lows and mids and overall gave me a great listening experince overall and cant really complain, even on maxed out volume there was no distortion either no lag latency and loud and feeling centre they do a great job even though there is no app for them at present.
These can be also used individually which is another plus and will extend battery life if you are one to use earbuds in this fashion be it for work or driving for example.
Call are fine too work really well and clear both ends on my testing period..
Modes
You have transparency mode here which is what we are now seeing drop into the cheaper earbuds before this was ANC and the transparency mode worked quite well even in a busy environment.
Super EQ Q2 techbuzzireland
Features
Hybrid active noise canceling technology) SuperEQ Wireless Earbuds come with a professional feed-forward and feedback active noise canceling function to reduce ambient noise up to
33dB filter out noise by 90% It’s never been easier to completely immerse yourself in sound, taking the bustle out of travel and commuting • Transparency model You may still need to pay attention to external sounds when you wear true wireless earbuds on an airplane, subway, bus, or in the office. Just switch to
Transparency Mode. It lets the outside sound in and allows you to talk to people nearby without taking off the earphones.
One step Pairing Simply open the charging case and turn on the Bluetooth to build a connection. Q2 Pro wireless earbuds support Single Bud Listening. Listen via either the left or right earbud without having to worry about fiddly connections and complicated setup.
Calls with excellent clarity Thanks to the CVC 8.0 technology, which is short for “Clear Voice Capture, wireless earphones pick up your voice with incredible accuracy. Calls sound crisp, clear, and free of unwanted noise
Charge on the go Pro wireless earbuds can last for over 8 hours of playtime from a single charge and 28 extra hours in the compact charging case Fits travel everywhere and ensure the music is playing throughout all-day.
Need something affordable and cheaper than what Apple have to offer with faster charging well this wall plug might be up your street which allows you to charge two devices at once and at faster speeds than the standard 5w brick you get from Apple and it also costs less.
This is also ideal for travelling and it will also charge other devices so if like me you sport two phones on the go this is great so you can charge an ipad airpods and more or if with a partner you can charge both devices at one time which is handy you will need an extra cable though to do so that is not in the box. For me it is a product that makes sense as I carry an iPhone 13 Pro and Pixel 6 so it works really well in that respect.
Dual-Port Design with USB-C and USB-A frees you from messy chargers with various interfaces. Elktry 20W fast charger will quickly charge 2 devices at the same time to minimize waiting time. Measuring only 0.98 x 1.69 x 1.96 inches, which is the appropriate choice for business trip or travel. The USB C to lightning cable even after over 20,000 twist tests, no damage from frequent bending, which is sturdy and durable for daily use.
Atom Studios who just launched a range of accessories on Three UK sent us over one of their phone cases to check out and the good news is they will be launching here in Ireland soon too and the case we checked out is the split silicone case for the iPhone 13 Pro and it is a dual tone coloured case and looks and feels good too and stands out, this case also gives you extra grip and your phone can be placed face or rear down and the camera lens is also protected, the keys also work great and overall this makes an excellent case to look at and they also have some other really nice designs to pick from.
The Split Silicone iPhone Cases contain a combination of infinitely recyclable anodised aluminium and sand-based silicone, offering a stylish and sustainable alternative to plastic. The materials were chosen for their durability — they’re built to last for the life cycle of a phone. The silicone part of the case is soft to the touch while the aluminium has a premium, slim appearance resulting in a distinctive look.
The full range of products can be found and purchased via AtomStudios.com or Amazon
Sades spirits are a simple plug and play option pair of gaming headphones that just keeps things simple, there is no app no set up and little controls to be worried about which just makes life nice and easy, they a made from plastic and have soft cups for the ears which makes them ideal for long periods of use.
They have the familiar ratchet style extension arms both sides and the controls or lack thereof are all kept simple on one side to and this might draw up the question on how they sound with just two controls on the headset to adjust. One control is a wheel which adjusts the volume and the other is a mic control and both found on the left earcup.
The headset is light and comes in many colours too which for gamers is a win as there is no RGB lighting effects going on here at all so having the options from a big colour range will have to do the job here, The headband is comfortable which again is ideal for long periods and ideal being such a light headset.
Sades Spirits gaming headset techuzzireland
Sound is fine which is what we all want to know, it will not win awards for the lack of features however being a simple plug and play you can adjust settings on your console of choice and work from there, there is 50mm speakers inside and overall they do a good job and users will be happy especially if you are a first time customer and want to try out such headphones for your set up at home. The mic works well too and is adjustable and clear both ends when gaming. The headset can be used on phones with a headphone jack and works well here too so if you have a console or phone you game on they get the job done.
Overall it is a great cost effective headset on the cheap and is fairly robust and ideal for kids more so and the range of colors available makes good for the consumer for choice. From my testing on mobile phone, PS5 Switch and Xbox one they do a good job.
Suitable for all 3.5mm interface devices. Support PS4 / XBOX ONE ( 2015 Version ) / Laptop / Mobile Devices / VR / Switch. The Y-cable(Adapter cable) is ready for connecting the PC.
The Realme 8i is as budget phone offering a 6.6 inch 120 hz refresh rate screen which seems to be all the hype today however once you have tried this refresh rate for yourself you will find it hard to look back, I myself had had to demonstrate here to people what it actually means and putting a 60 hz refresh rate beside the 120 hz device people then seen what it means the same applies for 90 hz devices but some still find it hard to notice and it might take time for others to get the whole idea of what it is all about.
This device also sports a huge battery too a 5000 mAh which for most will see an all day battery life which today still seems an issue for most manufacturers but to be fair power users like me spend most of my day doing my work from my mobile phone.
Unboxing and walkthrough of the Realme 8i
Design and build
The phone does however look premium being made with plastic and the back of the phone looks really cool and changes colour when it moves in the light and it stands out, the camera hump also on the rear is much smaller than any of its rivals and not a huge chunk popping out which has got really annoying now with the same design over and over again but this time it is a much smaller affair and looks well, the phone does look well and feel solid in the hand overall.
Performance
The Realme 8i was fine for me and my daily tasks which include multitasking and the same would apply to anyone else given I am a power user my phones get much more used and abused you could say but overall this did not fail at all for me and was good to see at this level, I did some gaming on the phone just to test it and high rated games is where it did get sluggish at times but it is not a phone that is intended for gaming anyway but for the most it is fine.
Processor
The device is equipped with realme’s first G96 chip. It’s manufactured using a 12 nm process and has two large A75 cores and 6 small A55 cores. Its main frequency reaches up to 2.05GHz. It’s really a powerful processor. Compared to realme 7i, the performance of 8i has improved 65%. The GPU has been improved by 91%, and the CPU by 51%.
This G96 is also a processor that realme and MediaTek jointly oversaw and launched. For this processor, realme assigned 7 senior engineers to guide the whole process. Over the course of 106 days, they had technically optimized 3 major performance features. Firstly, Helio G96 is the only G9 series chip that can power 120Hz displays. Secondly, it supports realme’s first screen whose brightness can reach as low as 1 nit. Lastly, its gaming performance that completely surpasses that of realme 7i, providing a smoother gaming experience.
Realme launched the technology –Vitual RAM, upgraded from computers to smartphones. Virtual RAM actually uses the phone’s internal storage as makeshift RAM and increases the total amount of RAM on your smartphone. For realme 8i，realme launces 5GB Virtual RAM on 6GB+128GB version and this can improve the phone’s overall smoothness. （ realme 8i 4GB+64GB does not support Virtual RAM.）
Camera
50MP Primary Camera
realme 8i’s main camera features 50MP sensor. With f/1.8 large aperture, and 5P lens that secures enough light and makes your pictures more clear and brighter. In addition, the product also supports PDAF that makes the focus more rapid and precise. You can judge yourself from the video and image samples we took below both in the day and night time.
B&W Lens
The B&W lens provide special artistic effect for portrait, which reproduce portraits in black and white, providing higher exposure and enhancing the contrast between light and dark of images. In the Portrait mode, exposure, color temperature, hue, and other parameters are repeatedly fine adjusted. In conjunction with the simulation of master portrait works, photos are tuned to retro film style with wide applicability, adding texture to the final portrait-style photos.
Macro Lens
The ultra macro lens enables users get closer and discover the beauty of the micro world with the 4cm shooting distance. It will empower consumers with the possible to shot amazing macro photography with details, enjoy explore the charm of the micro world.
16MP Selfie Camera
On the front, 16MP selfie camera can take crystal clear selfie. The camera also supports AI beautification function, HDR mode, portrait mode and a Panoselfie feature that can help you take wider selfies. Overall giving you the best camera experience in the segment.
Key features, Helio G96 Processor, 120Hz Ultra Smooth Display , Up to 5GB Virtual RAM 5000mAh Mega Battery
50MP AI Triple Camera 18W Fast Charge Ultra-Fast Side Fingerprint 16MP Selfie Camera 3-Card Slots realme UI 2.0
Conclusion
This is my first Realme device so can’t compare it to its other models but for me it did quite well overall if you want good battery life and a good display it has all this and more, the cameras are fine in the daytime but in low light levels not the best but this is to be expected anyway and even more expensive devices fail miserably here, it is a good looking device that is capable.
Next in for review is the Guardian and Revolution cases from poetic cases for the Google Pixel 6 which is my daily driver the last few weeks and so far liking the device, my full review on that is due shortly too so stay tuned for that but today we check out two cool cases for the Google Pixel 6 which will need protection and save you a fortune if you drop the phone not only that the device is slippy and these cases both give you extra grip and the ease knowing if you drop the phone your phone will be safe and sound.
Guardian – 2021 Google Pixel 6 Case
MILITARY GRADE DROP TESTED GOOGLE PIXEL 6 RUGGED CASE -Protects your Google PIXEL 6 from all angles. Includes: Built-in Screen Protector, Clear polycarbonate back, and TPU lining and Bumpers.
SAFE SCREEN PROTECTION – Extra raised lips and corners of the front hard frame provide super protection from drops, keep your screen safe.
SHOCK ABSORBING – Impact resistant TPU lining around the polycarbonate case provides shock absorbing bumper protection for the corners and enhances grip to prevent sliding.
ANTI-SCRATCH CLEAR BACK – Premium clear polycarbonate prevents scratches on the device. The full clarity and gloss showcases the best that your device has to offer.
EXTRA Front Frame – For people who don’t like to use built in screen protectors, Poetic has included an extra front frame to use with your own tempered glass.
MILITARY GRADE DROP TESTED GOOGLE Pixel 6 RUGGED CASE – Protects your Google Pixel 6 from all angles. Shockproof/Drop-proof/Import resistant/Scratch-proof.
SAFE SCREEN PROTECTION – Extra raised lips and corners of the front hard frame provide super protection from drops, keep your screen safe.
HEAVY DUTY MATERIAL – Composed of premium polycarbonate and shock absorbing TPU bumper for drop protection.
BUILT-IN-SCREEN PROTECTOR – Front polycarbonate casing with a built-in screen protector adds a layer of protection without affecting screen responsiveness.
EXTRA Front Frame – For people who don’t like to use built in screen protectors, Poetic has included an extra front frame to use with your own tempered glass.
Need a really nice treat for yourself or another gadget fan in your life well here is something just launched to have a look at that can serve as several things, it can charge your phone and more and also be a headphone stand and for someone like me this fits the bill nicely and most people do have phones headphones and earbuds..
This is a quality made product and is weighted at the base and it is also hard to knock over it must be added, similar products which i have are not weighed down on the base and occasionally have been knocked over but not this product. This is built with quality materials and looks really well in either Black or White and in fact sat on my bedside locker it just looks really nice and it also saves some space by not having items cluttered on the surface and to top it off it offers wireless charging up to 15W so for those with phones, earbuds and more it is a must have product if you want to save space and have that space looking good too.
benks headphone stand with wireless charging techbuzzireland
Features
[Lightning Fast & Productive] Efficiently power your digital devices wirelessly with 15W fast charging.
Structure Integrity and Patented Design, your most stable companion
Embark on Your Wireless Charging Journey, Get rid of messy cables and get more productive
White is available to ship, black stand next batch will be send out from 15th Nov
PHNX is a brand we have covered here for many devices over the years who have a minimalistic approach with their phone cases and still giving a certain level of protection for your phone, The Google PIxel 6 is a slippy device and these case eliminate that which is a good thing and they also add a clean look to your device on the rear but protecting that big camera hump at the same time which is of course welcome.
The front of the device is not protected but the corners are so that needs to be kept in mind and these cases are aimed at those who want the clean simple look you have to remember. The cases are .35mm thing and support wireless charging too with no branding..
Check the video below for a look at what you get.. Stay tuned for more case round ups coming up for the Google Pixel 6 and of course our review of the device soon..
We have seen many similar attempts at a product like this before and well some have worked and some have not and this one works for several reasons and reduces the need to carry extra cables with you when this does it in one and more and not only that it has a bottle opener built in to the tough stainless steel case. Also note this is a pre release unit and the following is to be noted.
The cable sits too tightly in the stainless-steel casing, cause it to scratch the cable when removing it from the casing. This will be loosened
There are still small gaps when the adapters are connected to the cable, and the USB A adapter. The gap will be significantly reduced.
The stainless-steel casing is shinier than we want it to be. The final color will be slightly more matte, which will also alter the appearance of final color of the product.
The Rose Gold cable needs to be adjusted so that the color of the cable and the adapters are consistent.
The aesthetics of the magnet will be improved: The magnet will be less shiny, and there will be no visible glue.
The lightning adapter speed and data transmission is not functioning as expected. This will be improved to our expected specifications before we go into mass production
The USB-A port size will be adjusted as it sits too tightly in the ports, causing scratches after normal use. The size of the USB-A adapter will be adjusted.
High Six offers
Data and charging cable with fast charging capabilities (up to 60 watts) for your keychain.
USB-C to USB-C connector
Includes additional connectors for USB-A, micro-USB and Lightning
Stainless steel case doubles as a bottle opener
Data transfer rate of 480 Mbit/s
Compact size of 12 x 16.5 x 61 mm
Weight: 16.5 grams
Available in three different colors: Black, rose gold and silver
The charging speeds are
USB – C to USB – C = PD 60W 3A
USB – C to Micro – USB = 2.4A
USB – C to Lightning = 2.4A
USB – A to USB – C = PD 60W 3A
USB – A to Micro – USB = 2.4
Who is this for
Well anyone really and in particular one who travels as someone who does bringing multiple cables is a pain and you often misplace them, also with other similar products I have tried before you certainly misplace the little tips but this has magnets and you can place the tips on it which is really cool.
If you have more than one product this is also ideal as you can charge just about anything except micro – usb products which is far and few between however there is still plenty of tech on the market and also tech we use today..
