Anker has just dropped its latest accessory on Amazon UK which is another alternative to charge your device and MagSafe compatible, this comes packed with features and of course is affordable. Features include..
Magnetically attach the PowerCore to the back of your phone
Made for the iPhone 12 series
Charges through compatible magnetic cases
MultiProtect safety system includes temperature control and foreign object detection
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).
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.
Announced just the other day the Soundcore Liberty Air Pro 2 earbuds are one of the latest earbuds to hit the market and have just landed on our review desk. The TWS market is heating up right now when it comes to cost to performance ratio and with all the features thrown in on these they certainly hit the spot saving you money and giving you value.
Today we will give you a first look and unboxing and while we test these out over the next week or two feel free to ask any questions you might have here or on our social and You Tube channel.
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. Additionally, the Liberty Air 2 Pro will be available in the U.K for £129.99; Europe for €129.99 and Canada for $169.99 (CAD).
This is the time of year you need to step up the game with home security and you need to get moving on it if not, with the shorter days and longer nights it give thieves and opportunists alike to keep an eye on your home and watch routines and so on but with the thanks to tech we can curb theft anywhere and security cameras are no better way to do so internally and externally for good measure. Recently I heard a so called security expert saying there is no need for internal cameras which it utter rubbish and whilst we can prevent access from outside if the crooks get in we can also get more footage from them so how this person came to this conclusion is beyond me.
We already have the eufy video doorbell and it has been a gift to have it installed as it has an excellent camera and is great for couriers for example if you are not at home and works a treat and still serves me well today and better again with the dark evenings and so on and again has great night vision the new 365 day battery life outdoor security camera is no different here and you will see in the video review below what I mean it is a great system to have and a great eco system to have in your home all in one app too rather than splitting your security requirements with several products and apps. You can also check out what Gold Years has to say about the product.
I have mine out back where I am building a new office and one on the side gate but we will focus on the back garden one and in the video samples below you will see the excellent clarity, the alarm sound and voice alerts and it is very clear and loud and the alarm is piercing, you can also zoom in on anything set your zones to stop false notifications and when it comes to notifications they are swift and give a thumbnail if a human is detected for example which is excellent all this again is present in their video doorbell.
Features
EufyCam 2 Wireless Home Security Camera System
The EufyCam 2 Wireless Home Security Camera System allows you to live-stream and record footage in crystal clear 1080p HD, so you see exactly what is happening in and around your home.
A Year’s Security from One Charge
Avoid frequent trips to charge the battery and enjoy 365-day battery life from just one charge.
Zero Hidden Costs
Designed to protect your home as well as your wallet, EufyCam 2 is a one-off purchase that combines security with convenience.
Advanced Night Vision
The state-of-the-art Sony sensor allows for detailed recordings and streaming in low-light scenarios.
Ready for Any Weather
With an IP67 weatherproof-rating, EufyCam 2 is built to withstand the elements.
The eufy security video doorbell is more than just that, it also serves as an excellent security camera as I have tested this in two capacities,one as the doorbell itself and a security camera out my back garden as when using it I noted the potential to serve in this capacity too due to the range and excellent footage which comes via a Sony 2K sensor and professional-grade lens.
I have tested many similar products here and they do a great job this one however for me so far ups the game a bit but we have more to test and compare here at techbuzz as we are now coming into the dark evenings closing in and we are getting back to work we need to remain vigilant on our security checks as people probably have turned off their cameras due to being at home like me for instance so it made perfect timing to get back in the game and check, Mostly I have couriers calling to the house and it worked a treat every time with super quick notifications and fast reaction time with no lag which some products give you.
The bell is rather on the large side but this is not a bad thing and a warning to anyone and yes it is great for the cold callers to your door even though you have a sign on the window telling such not to call you can just fob them off from your couch, same applies if you are out I find the repsonse time quick and of course you get the clips to match so you know who is there before you even consider talking to anyone. WIN!!!
Installation is easy once you have an existing bell you might need to drill a new hole to align it and make it secure because there is little naughty folk out there who like nicking bells for the laugh yet not realising they are caught on camera which is nice with a nice mugshot before they even get close,this is what this video doorbell does good,you can set the parameters on how far you want the detection to kick in which is great so you can avoid false negatives with people walking by your door etc this does depend though on how your front door is situated. You have the expected set up here with two wires,not needed in this case but there if required and you have the option to use a mechanical or digital chime plus you can change the tones too which is nice since doorbells are typically boring with a ding dong,not the case here. It is like a phone to, you can customise and I am all for that.
I live in a small private cul-de-sac but it has a gap for folk to walk through and this was an issue at the start but I was able to configure the doorbell to eliminate such activity and stop setting my phone off, you can snooze alerts in the app too but I find that pointless to some degree but it is a good feature to have due to the range on offer and what it can pick up from a further distance, Those with backdoor entrances for example in the country which is typical would love this as it can capture more than just the surrounding area but a wide area of coverage too which I like, it can effectively work as a standalone security camera in my view.
The app is simple to use which we go through below in the video review and works well on both iOS and Android as i tested on both to get a real idea as some variances can be present on different operating systems but overall this worked well on both and never missed a beat.
This company too offers more than many when it comes to other selling points, Brian from the company tells me,
Some of the things that make us different – we focus on user privacy by storing all footage locally on the device, so only the user has access to their footage. We also do all of our processing on the device which means that users get features including motion detection and geofencing at no extra cost. And since most of this takes place on the device, there’s no required monthly fee to use the doorbell.
Very important selling points and giving the consumer some assurance when it comes to privacy issues which is a huge cause for concern in the current climate. Would I suggest you buy one,well yes but they are a bit more expensive however you get excellent features which I would pay for and then the peace of mind behind with the company’s ethos.
Night time. Makes people aware you are being watched
Features.
2.5x the Clarity: The built-in Sony 2K sensor and professional-grade lens allow you to view activity in picture-perfect resolution. See visitors in sharp detail as they approach your door.
No Monthly Fee: Designed to protect your home as well as your wallet, eufy Security products are one-time purchases that combine security with convenience. All your data is stored locally meaning you will never have to pay for cloud storage.
Dual Power Options: Half a year of coverage from one charge or non-stop power supply via a wired connection.
Expanded Field of View: The increased 4:3 Aspect Ratio ensures you get a head-to-toe view of anyone who approaches and gives you the perfect viewing angle every time.
Next-Level Detection: Have total control over what is detected through the use of the motion sensor, smart human detection, and activity zones. Receive real-time alerts when anyone approaches so that you never miss a delivery or keep guests waiting.
Recently here on techbuzz we have reviewed the Eufy doorbell and their outdoor cameras and now it is time to check out their indoor solution to protect your home, Speaking of indoor security cameras an Irish “security expert” claimed on national there is no need for such cameras in the house which is codswallop if you want to protect your home properly and also they can be used to monitor pets and our older generation as many do today and not only that should intruders get in to your house you can capture images and footage.
The Eufy indoor pan and tilt camera is feature rich and most importantly your data is kept safe which is a priority of the company and after my testing it is an excellent indoor camera to have which sports AI detection pet detection and two way communication all in 2K, this is a wired camera and will need a wall socket for power and it is not a huge obstructive camera to have in the home, check out the full video walkthrough below for all the details and of course the footage… Also a side note this only works on 2.5ghz Wi-Fi
Features
Relevant Recordings
: The on-device AI determines whether a human or pet is present and only records when an event of interest occurs.
The Key is in the Detail
: View every event in up to 2K clarity (1080P while using HomeKit) so you see exactly what is happening inside your home.
Smart Integration
: Connect your Indoor Cam to Apple HomeKit, the Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa for complete control over your surveillance.(HomeKit available via update. When opening HomeKit, users must add the device in the eufy Security app and then complete the activation process.)
Follows the Action
: When motion is detected the camera automatically tracks and follows the moving object. Pan the lens 360° horizontally or tilt it 96° vertically to get a clear view of the whole room.
Communicate From Your Camera
: Speak in real-time to anyone who passes via the camera’s built-in two-way audio.
Bluetooth speakers come in all sort of configurations which is great for choice but one with built in capabilties for conference calls is something different with a smaller variety on offer. Anker have such a solution which comes in a well built and designed product via the portable conference speakerphone. The name is in the product being portable this can be used anywhere and is portable and not a fixed solution we tend to see on many offices today this can be brought anywhere with you in your tech pack and it is smaller but delivers on its output with sound.
Instant set up.. If on the go or at home this can be set up super fast with bluetooth and no drivers os required of connected to a pc via USB which is great On my testing I used on PC and mobile and the bluetooth connection is just great with no lag or disconnecting issues thanks to bluetooth 5.0 while we are in a state of lockdown here it has been a valuable kit here in the house to use doing my daily duties and keeps the phone out of my hand keeping me free to use both hands for typing and working which is a bonus.
The call quality is excellent and can be heard in a large room easily with its 360 degree coverage and the 6 mics makes this an ideal kit for small office type or meetings and today especially ideal for teams of small groups of 6-8 for example or more makes it the perfect kit do get work done in a closed environment or even outdoors..
The build quality is excellent too and the simple controls on board which does not complicate things. Up top we have a navi pad area that has an status LED ring around it that controls your calls,volume etc and you also have a mute feature you can also use some fucntions to control music if you use it for this too which is possibleand why not, another bonus is you can charge your mobile phone form the device. The best thing is this is compatible with all conference services like zoom..
There is a power on/off key on the front and a bluetooth connection button which keeps the design minimal but offers maximum features via the navi pad up top of the device. The housing of the unit is also has a premium look and will blend in anywhere at home of the office or even and outside environment.
Is this a product to reccomend? Well yes especially today in the current crisis and the fact it is portable with a 24hr battery life it is easy to do so and is not expensive either and ideal for anyone really and can be used for a personal speaker to and you can charge your device so it offers several features that are beneficial to it users, See below in the video how it works and sounds.
Features
Omni-Directional Voice Pickup: 6 microphones arranged in a 360° array pick up voices up anywhere in rooms for up to 8 people.
Smart Voice Enhancement: A custom DSP algorithm offers real-time echo cancellation up to 70 dB, de-reverberation, and reduces background noise by 20db to ensure your voice is picked-up without distracting noises.
Optimized Clarity and Volume: PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone automatically balances the sound of your voice to make up for differences in volume and distance from the speakerphone.
Instant Setup and Universal Compatibility: Connect to your phone via Bluetooth or to your computer with a USB-C cable with no need to install drivers. PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone is compatible with all popular online conferencing services.
24 Hours of Call Time: PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone has a built-in 6,700mAh battery to power days of calls. Integrated Anker PowerIQ technology allows you to charge other devices via PowerConf at optimized speeds.
