Tech Review – Soundpeats Mini Pro HS

The Soundpeats Mini Pro HS are one of the latest affordable earbuds on offer from the company and after some time testing them they deliver on sound and has access to their app which is excellent and helps the consumer get more for their money and at this price point having an app is not seen too often and there is a notable difference in sound with the EQ settings in the app whilst most at this price do not offer much of a notable difference between profiles.

The earbuds are a comfortable fit and sit well in the ears and as always it is best you select the right sized tips to get the maximum effect from your earbuds. Again the controls  here are excellent and work well and I have said before Soundpeats have done a great job here with the touch controls and have seemed to nailed it again in comparison to others at this price.

The design is familiar and the build is robust housed in plastic however all round they look well and feel solid and do the job they set out to do here. The controls work really well and you can see more of this and the app in the video review below..

The case as seen in the video is also really cool with a pebble like shape offering decent battery life for the earbuds which are small offering up to 28Hrs of use in total, in real life terms this is slightly less when tested on max volume which is how I like o use my earbuds or headphones.

You also get ANC here and when on it will hit the battery life but the ANC is quite good too and fair at this price point, with the 10mm drivers on board they certainly deliver excellent sound and not forgetting the app also helps the performance overall with no lag latency noted at all and overall and excellent listening experience be it for music or movies put you pretty much central and speaking of latency none was noted for gaming either as you have the option to turn on/off the game mode which makes these an excellent all round pair of earbuds for those who listen to music or is into gaming.The SoundPeats Mini Pro HS supports LDAC codec and is Hi-Res certified so you are getting a really good bargain here for the price of the earbuds and they are certainly worth a look, I would like more colours going forward but after that there is not much to complain about here..

The App

Overall here the Soundpeats Mini Pro HS deliver on sound no matter what genre and pumps out some real bass and with the EQ app you are in control to fine tune them to your own needs.. See the video review for more.

Features 

    • Hi-Res Audio & LDAC Codec Tech
    • 10mm Driver for Immersive Bass
    • 40dB Hybrid ANC& Clear Call with 6 mics
    • 4.9g Ultra Light& In-ear Ergonomic Design
    • 8 Hrs Single Playtime &28H Full Playtime

Video Review

Creative Outlier Free and Outlier Free Pro bone conduction headphones – First Look

Creative recently announced two pairs of bone conduction headphones which is now becoming a popular trend and for the better we have tested quite a few pairs over the last year or so and I am looking forward to seeing how creative have done here with the latest two headsets on offer.

Today we take a first look and hands on of the new bone conduction headphones which look identical but one has more to offer hence the name Pro and if you have any questions feel free to ask below or on our YouTube channel and we will gladly answer them.

The use of bone conduction technology revolves around transducers on the headphones, which, through vibrations on the user’s cheekbones, transmit sound waves into the inner ears. With their ears freed up from in-ear or over-ear headphones, users feel safer through heightened environmental awareness while enjoying high-quality acoustics – this is especially useful for joggers or cyclists on busy streets, or gym enthusiasts who like to chat with their workout buddies.

Creative Outlier Free

The Outlier Free is equipped with a slew of handy features for wireless headphones – up to 10 hours of battery life per charge (10 minutes of quick-charging provides 2 hours of playtime), IPX5 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity (up to 2 Bluetooth devices at a time), low-latency mode to minimize audio-visual lag, built-in microphone and Siri / Google Assistant support. It is constructed using lightweight silicone and titanium memory alloy for optimal comfort and fit.

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Creative Outlier Free Pro

The Outlier Free Pro stands out even more with its 8GB (stores 2,000 MP3 songs) built-in music player (also compatible with FLAC, WAV and APE file formats); it enables users to enjoy their favorite tunes without the need to carry their mobile phones. Thanks to its IPX8 rating (the highest waterproof rating for water immersion), swimmers can even swim underwater in the pool.

Bluetooth 5.3, delivering robust connections for up to 2 Bluetooth devices at a time. There is also a low-latency mode to minimize audio-visual lag for movie-watching; users have the added convenience with a built-in microphone for calls, and Siri / Google Assistant support. Lightweight silicone and titanium memory alloy are used to construct the Outlier Free Pro, translating to all-day comfort and fit.

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Unboxing Video

Creative Outlier Free Pro: This One’s for the Pros

Creative Technology today launched Creative Outlier Free Pro, its latest wireless bone conduction headphones equipped with all the features desired by pro-level sporting enthusiasts who love a soundtrack. Built to be tough yet comfortable in fit, unstoppable in the heaviest of rains and even underwater, indefatigable battery life and without the need for a device to play music, the Outlier Free Pro is simply at the top of its game.

Thanks to bone conduction technology, where sound waves are transmitted into the inner ears through vibrations from transducers on the user’s cheekbones, the benefits of open-ear listening are realized. With a much-heightened level of environmental awareness, users can enjoy a safer listening experience as compared to in-ear or over-ear headphones – joggers and cyclists can make their way down busy streets with ease; gym buddies can chat effortlessly during workouts. Additionally, for leisure activities such as the use of mobile karaoke apps, users can enjoy the better experience of singing while hearing themselves naturally.

The Outlier Free Pro stands out even more with its 8GB (stores 2,000 MP3 songs) built-in music player (also compatible with FLAC, WAV and APE file formats); it enables users to enjoy their favorite tunes without the need to carry their mobile phones. Thanks to its IPX8 rating (the highest waterproof rating for water immersion), swimmers can even swim underwater in the pool.

Trail runners and hikers who love to go the distance would always have their soundtrack on, as the Outlier Free Pro offers up to 10 hours of battery life per charge (10 minutes of quick-charging provides 2 hours of playtime).

The Outlier Free Pro is also an excellent all-rounder as a daily go-to headphone, offering multipoint connectivity with Bluetooth 5.3, delivering robust connections for up to 2 Bluetooth devices at a time. There is also a low-latency mode to minimize audio-visual lag for movie-watching; users have the added convenience with a built-in microphone for calls, and Siri / Google Assistant support. Lightweight silicone and titanium memory alloy are used to construct the Outlier Free Pro, translating to all-day comfort and fit.

With the price of UK£99.99, the Outlier Free Pro presents great value which is hard to beat for its comprehensive features set.

For more information, visit creative.com/OutlierFreePro.

Tech Review – Andobil case line-up for iPhone 14 Pro

Andobil is a company that has grown hughley since they set up back in 2018 and we have been testing their products some time now and it is safe to say we can stand by them and they are well made product amongst the huge amounts of others available on the market but with Andobil you get better quality products and if you want to see more just search here on site and see what is on offer from the company.

They have new cases and of course we have some in to check out for the iPhone 14 pro which is an expensive phone but with cases from Andobil you are covered and their new cases come with additional options to make life easier using your phone for media consumption and so on but not letting down how much the case will protect your device.

With good looks and a great fit for your phone with all the ports accessible you are guaranteed to have your device covered and not only that their magnets are one of the best out there for compatible products giving you an all round high end ecosystem of products.

Andobil for iPhone 14 Pro Case with Invisible Stand [Compatible Magsafe] [Military Drop Protection] Shockproof Kickstand 

  • 【MAGSAFE & KICKSTAND & PROTECTION – ALL in One】After 367 days and 30,000+ experiments, andobil innovated this 3-in-1 iPhone 14 pro case that integrates strong magnetism, kickstand and protection. It is a magsafe phone case, but also a phone stand that goes with you! Really let you free your hands and enjoy life. Let us witness its charm together!
  • 【15FT Military-Grade Drop Protection】This iphone 14 pro max case can keep your iphone in complete health and safety in case of accidental drops.Every case has passed SGS & ROHS certified MIL-Grade drop protection certification, passed 8000+ drop tests. Equipped with the durable hard PC back, soft TPU bumper and exclusive patent 4-corner airbags, which effectively absorb and disperse impact and minimize damage. Keep your phone safe and healthy at all times, say NO to expensive repairs.
  • 【Camera & Screen Protection】 A scratched lens or screen? Avoid it in pre. andobil introduces an innovative protective structure specially designed for the camera, the precise 2.6mm raised edge effectively prevents the screen and camera from being scratched or worn.Even if the iPhone is rubbed on the table, the lens and screen will not have any contact with the table. This iPhone 14 pro case is protection personified and a flash of fashion for your iPhone. Provides strong protection while still being elegant.
  • 【Show your iPhone & Show your style】The goal of this 3-in-1 iphone 14 pro case is to provide you with an accessory that not only goes beyond function, but also reflects your personal style and taste. Frosted black back design, combined with exclusive stain-resistant coating, keeps your iphone with a beautiful and clean case from beginning to end. Not only is it a unique statement piece, it’s also made to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use.
  • 【Mind-blowing Magnetic Force】Thanks to our more powerful professional magnetic Halbach array TECH, this iphone 14 pro case brings 225% stronger magnetic force than Apple’s original! So it can firmly attach all magsafe accessories, such as Mag-safe charger, Apple wallet, Mag-safe car mount, etc. When using a magsafe charger, perfectly aligned magnets make charging faster and easier than ever, providing an amazing charging experience up to 15W charging power with 1 loss! Let’s “magsafe” freely!
  • 【Invisible kickstand. Free your hands】This iphone 14 pro case combined the functions of magsafe and kickstand into one. OPEN——Whether you’re at home or outdoors, open the stand for the most comfortable portrait or landscape viewing angle. Watching videos or Facetime, no hands-on. CLOSE——Completely invisible.It blends with your phone case, Ultra-slim, one-piece design. Easily slips into your pocket. Carry Less, Enjoy More!
  • 【ANDOBIL CARE AND SUPPORT】 This shockproof plus protective iPhone 14 Pro Case for mag-safe is only compatible with iPhone 14 Pro  So please check your phone model before purchasing. From the date of purchase, if you encounter any problems, please contact us through the Amazon Message Center, and you will get support within 6 hrs.

 

Andobil for iPhone 14 Pro Case [3 Stand Ways Kickstand] [Military Drop Tested] Integrated Invisible Stand, Slim Shockproof Protective, Translucent Matte Case

  • 【Thinner Integrated Stand】Based on the persistence of perfectionism, Andobil innovatively designed this iPhone 14 Pro case with an integrated stand. The kickstand is almost the same plane as the case and is the thinnest on the market. Made of solid aviation-grade aluminum alloy, lightweight, never rusts, withstands 30,000 folds!
  • 【3-Way Flexible Kickstand 】This iPhone 14 Pro  kickstand case provides an ergonomic viewing angle. Stands easily in portrait or landscape mode, adjustable from 0~60°. Bring you a great visual experience and protect your cervical spine. Enjoy every TV Show & FaceTime moment.
  • 【10FT Military-Grade Protection】All 4 corners are crafted with exclusive Square Shockproof Airbags, the frame is made of 4 layers of Vibration Damping Polymer. Withstood 10000+ RANDOM drop tests and passed SGS certification. Combined with the 1.2mm screen bezel and 0.8mm camera bezel, protect your phone from all angles.
  • 【Elegant, Ergonomic, Easy Grip】Fits the trend of hand grip, with delicate matte surface technology to create the ultimate hand feeling. The slim and sleek profile fits easily into your pocket without any hindrance. Anti-scratch & anti-fingerprint nano-oleophobic layer, keep your phone always as DAY 1.

Andobil for iPhone 14 Pro Case with Invisible Stand Compatible with MagSafe, [Non Yellowing] [Military Grade Protection] with Kickstand Protective Slim Case for iPhone 14 Pro

  • [Mind-blowing Magnetic Force & Charging Speed] The magnetic ring of this iPhone 14 pro case with stand adopts Halbach Array, which brings 225% stronger magnetic force than the original Apple version. And can firmly attach to all Mag-safe accessories, such as wireless charger, Apple wallet, Mag-safe car mount, etc. When using it with a Mag-safe Wireless charger, can ensure a charging power of 15W with almost 0% power loss during wireless charging, making charging faster and safer.
  • [Invisible Kickstand- Carry Less, Enjoy More] The invisible magnetic ring stand is made of lightweight and durable aviation aluminum alloy, which upgrades the phone case into a reliable and stable stand without adding any excess weight. Supports your phone securely in portrait and landscape modes, so you can watch videos or Facetime with your family in your favorite angle, reducing burden of cervical spine and wrist. Enjoy every nice moment of life freely.
  • [Groundbreaking Safety & Protection Features] Features Military grade drop protection certified by SGS & RoHS, after 8500+ drop tests, this iPhone 14 pro case ensures 2 times stronger durability and protection than normal phone cases. Equipped with 360° all-round airbags, new thickened shock-absorbing airbags at 4 corners and 1.5mm extra raised edges to effectively absorb and disperse impact to minimize scratches and damage. Keep your iPhone completely healthy and beautiful all the time.
  • [Redefined Camera & Screen Protection] andobil introduces an innovative protective structure specially designed for the camera, the precise 2.5mm raised guard can effectively prevent the screen and camera from being scratched or worn, providing additional and comprehensive protection for your phone. Even if the iPhone is rubbed on the table, the lens and screen won’t have any direct contact with the table. Reliable safety features designed to care for your precious lens and screen.
  • [Everlasting Crystal Clear, Never Yellow] Specially designed for iPhone 14 pro case uses Bayer ultra-transparent material from Germany to make it crystal clearer than others, you can always appreciate the iPhone original sublime beauty and stylish color. This andobil iPhone case has been added nano-scale diamond anti-oxidation coating, which can effectively resist 99.9% of yellowing caused by stain, fingerprints and sweat. Keeps your iPhone always clean, always beautiful.

 

Andobil MagSafe Kickstand case: Matte Black iPhone 14 Pro: https://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B0BLY2KM66 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMZYGZ3X

Matte Black iPhone 14 pro Max: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMM142C9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMZTH136 Clear iPhone 14 Pro: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMZWTZCG https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMZWVBXY

Clear iPhone 14 pro max https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BM43352D https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMZVVF1T

 

 

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Tech Review – Gravastar Sirius Zinc Alloy Gaming Earbuds

I am becoming a huge fan of Gravastar having tested some of their products and we have tested several bluetooth speakers and a pair of earbuds before which where the Sirius Pro Gaming Earbuds and they were great with a unique design and super cool case and excellent packaging to boot. Do check out that review here.

So when these arrived at the price they are I said to myself this is where they must fall at this price point and much to my surprise no they didn’t in fact the exceeded my expectations coming in under 100 euro and with what you get with the package.

Once again presented in a case with a pouch and chain we are off to a good start but then the case that hold the earbuds is not made with plastic it is again zinc alloy and really cool looking earbuds to go with it and you just have to wonder how they could deliver such a cool product for the price they are, there is no app and no wireless charging but the rest is there and if you want looks and great sound on a budget well these are for you.

So the sound it is then we go on to talk about, having no app made me think for this price they would sound woeful but no, there is three modes to pick from which changes the game here and they work really well and if you are into your gaming you will like these, no matter which audio profile you pick you will not be disappointed by how they sound overall, you have three modes which are gaming mode , movie mode and music mode and there is a notable difference between them which is a good thing unlike others that offer the same profiles. There is no ANC here but ENC but overall once the volume is turned up forget about what is around you. You have 7.2mm dynamic drivers and no lag latency noted during my time testing and calls are fine  both ends.

Gaming Mode Pinpoint the direction of your enemy’s footsteps with 5.1 virtual surround sound.

Movie Mode Get a full cinematic experience with HD surround sound and be right in the middle of the action.

Music Mode Feel like you’re at the front row at a concert with clear, natural vocals and a deep bass you can feel through your entire body.

So as seen above this is what to expect and not just a statement to make them look good they are good and no matter which setting you choose you will find out for yourself the audio quality is excellent, as said in the video review below the cost to performance has come along way now with earbuds and in this case with the quality materials used you are onto a winner with these.

Features

Bluetooth Version: V5.2
Operation Range: 10m±
Noise Canceling Mode: ENC
Charging Time: 1.5-2H
Battery Life: 4H±
Weight: 5g (Single earbud)
Charging Case
Input: 5V=500mA
Output: 5V=150mA
Charging Time: 3H±
Battery Capacity: 400mAh (3 times battery life)
Battery Type: Li-ion
Charging Port: Type-C

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Tech Review – Creative Outlier Pro

The latest earbuds from Creative have been in for testing the last few weeks and once again we see the company deliver an affordable pair of earbuds with all the bells and whistles thrown in too and the colour here is another thing that I like and looks really well.

The Outlier Pro come in a familiar looking case that has wireless charging built in and a USB-C port for wired charging which in turn gives you around 38 hrs of battery life in real world testing and this of course varies by how you use your earbuds, With ANC on and high volume you will get less but everyone is different on how they listen to their earbuds.

They have a larger profile too than most earbuds but still sit comfortably in the ear although they do protrude and bit but having said that they fit well a do not fall out and when it comes to controlling them this works well too due to the large touch area on the buds.

There is a two apps you can use with the Outler pro that maximise the sound quality we have a look at those in the video review below and it is certainly worth noting that you should use both apps or at least try and that is due to the Super X-FI app which does what you want and more. The app allows you see what holographic audio is like as we have discussed before.

When it comes to sound yes they deliver yet again, you have support for aptX but AAC and SBC which is fine as the app allows you some fine tuning and again you can check their both apps to allow you decide yourself from the long list of presets or make your own, highs lows and mids are fine nice bass and treble here and overall a good audio experince for the price, the ANC is not the best out there but does enough to make it passable as a feature you have also got the option to hear your surroundings too. Also on their app is an option to use low latency which is intended more so at gamers an this works fine.

Creative Outlier Pro is specially tuned to support Super X-Fi READY – a free preview version of the Super X-Fi technology, which is available through the SXFI app. Users can sample Super X-Fi headphone holography on local music content inside their phones.

See the video review below for more.

Key Features of Creative Outlier Pro

  • Hybrid ANC (feedforward/feedback mics on each earbud), Ambient Mode

  • (ANC Off) Up to 15 hours of battery life on a single charge, 60 hours including charging case. (ANC On) Up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, 40 hours including charging case

  • New 10 mm graphene-coated driver diaphragms

  • IPX5-certified sweatproof

  • Super X-Fi READY

Pricing and Availability

Creative Outlier Pro is priced at US$119, €89.99, £84.99 and is available at the Creative online store.

For more information on Creative Outlier Pro, visit creative.com/Outlier Pro

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First Look – POCO X4 Pro 5G

Many have been asking us about POCO phones over the last while and we have never had one in and for the money they seem like decent phones for the price so we have asked to try one out and here it is, the POCO X4 Pro 5G which is one of their latest devices now on offer, I would not take too much note about the 5G being honest as the uptake here in Ireland has been very poor and that was thanks to introductory prices and even with them been shelved it still remains the same however many manufacturers now are pushing 5G so going forward they are doing the right thing and plenty of 5G devices on offer today.

Having said that the mid range devices are now seeing plenty of 5G devices now on offer and at launch it was only the high end phones that got the glory which did not pay off to well either and this will eventually trickle down with more availability in entry level phones soon enough.

The POCO X4 5G is an affordable device now available boasting a 109MP camera so how will this compare to others out there and at the price this phone commands, time will tell as we take it for a test run over the next few weeks, with 67W fast charging and a 120HZ amoled panel and a 5000mAh battery just to name a few specs lets see what happens over our test run, and of course any questions drop em below, do check out the video too where we take a deep look inside the features of the phone and see what is on offer, and in our full review we will have image and video samples and more for better context.

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Unboxing and walkthrough video

Tech Review – Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro

The latest earbuds from Tronsmart are the all new Onyx Ace Pro which might look familiar to those who are tronsmart fans, the case is identical to the Onyx Ace and so are the earbuds but beefed up somewhat, Tronsmart are a leading brand when it comes to affordable tech and over the years we have been testing all their earbuds so we had plenty of time ahead of their release to check these new earbuds out and see what is on offer.

The packing is as expected from the brand with their well labelled box and orange take, the same applies when you first open the package, you can see more of this and the full video review and how to operate the earbuds below, stock image reviews do not give the product any justice or context so do check it out.

Comfort and fit

These fit well as the previous model did and are really light they have a stem which might not suit all however fine with me, you will forget they are there after a few minutes use, there is no tips as they are a one piece product and it will be a one size fits all here but they are comfortable and look well.

Controls

Again you have touch controls here and they work fine, in general Tronsmart are good in this department, play and pause is tap twice on any earbud, skip track you tap and hold for 2 seconds on the left and reverse the same on the right, Volume up is tap once on the left and down the same on the right, voice assistant is tap three times on the left quickly and the right side is where you have the gaming mode option by tapping again three times quickly, calls are tap twice either side to answer and end and tap and hold for two seconds either side.

Sound

They sound great as expected, nice and loud with some nice bass, however there is no app access which would of been nice, tronsmart have a good app which works with some earbuds, highs lows and mids are fine too good direction and great on gaming, calls are good too nice and crisp and for watching movies and all the rest is good overall, music is great too and nothing overlaps even when maxed out on full volume. The earbuds come with 13mm composite polymer driver units combined with lossless Qualcomm aptX adaptive decoding, there is no auto play and pause present here.

Overall

These are an affordable pair of earbuds from the brand and give you all the basics and more, they are stylish comfortable and give a good audio experience and for gamers it an even better option to have these at your disposal. See the video review for more below.

Features

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#LG announces G Pro 2 in South Korea #JTB #mobiletech

LG has just announced the arrival of it’s long anticipated successor to the G Pro, the G Pro 2. The handsets specs are too notch and with a huge 5.9 inch screen it’s one of the biggest phablets to date, being matched by the Oppo N1 and, well, in not including the galaxy mega because it’s no competition to the G Pro 2 whatsoever. The Lumia 1520 has a slightly bigger screen at 6 inches but I’m not sure you would really see a difference when using the handsets.

Specs:

Screen: 5.9 inch IPS 1080p
Processor: 2.26Ghz snapdragon 800
Memory: 16 or 32 GB variants with Micro SD slot for up to 64GB more – 3GB of RAM
Camera: 13mp rear facing camera with OIS plus – capable of recording 2160p @ 30fps, 1080 @ 60fps and 720 @ 120fps.
Dimensions: 157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3
Battery:3200 mAh

The G Pro 2 is a strong contestant in the mobile industry, with great specs like these and the fact it’s running android 4.4.2 out of the box give it a huge advantage over the phones we’ll be see at MWC.

The downside: The western market won’t be seeing the handset until April because LG thinks phablets are an Asian thing, I kid you not.

The device also comes with LG’s knock code feature, which is like the knock knock feature but the screen is divided into different sections and to unlock the device you have to tap them in the right order, this works even when the screen is off, which I personally think is a great bonus.

So what do you think? Will the G Pro 2 make it and become this years best handset, or should LG have waited to put in some newer technology? Let me know in the comments and I’ll see you all next time.