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Tech Review – Realme GT 2

The Realme GT2 is part of a duo of devices that has been recently released by the company and the GT2 pro is the top tier in the series costing slightly more but having said that this model does not skimp out really and after testing for a few weeks It has been one of daily drivers for that period and only one thing let it down which was the sound on video recording which has been notable on several videos I have used it to shoot reviews on and in the video review samples itself which will be seen below but other than that there is not much else to complain about if you want a new phone today.. We go through the phones features in the unboxing below so be sure to look at this and see what to expect.

Unboxing

Design and build

The design of this device might be borrowed from the predecessor however I am fine with that, the paper green model we have feels really nice on the back but it still looks clean and looks cool for me, the lens set up is fine with a hump that is not huge unlike other devices out there and kept simple and with the realme branding next to it gives it some balance, this is also slightly raised, after that the rear is clean with a textured back giving you additional grip.

The corners are rounded and not sharp so holding the phone in hand is fine, up top there is a mic on the bottom is your sim tray another mic the USB-C port and a speaker and finally on the left is the volume toggles and all the buttons are the same colour as the device which is nice.

Display

The display is fine for me and will be for most people thought the buzzword used today is the 120 hz refresh rate which being honest most would not know the difference if coming from a 90hz the panel is an amoled 1080p getting up to 1300 nits peak 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 398 ppi which makes for great viewing at night or out in the sun.

Under the hood and performance

OK so they have their own skin realme UI 3.0 running on top of Android 12 and i find this is good overall with a nice user experience and settings to mess around with to customize the phone to your liking and this is one thing I like about my phone and having the option to do that and this is the case here with it allowing you to do almost anything you want to get that look you desire, asides that we have the usual spec sheet that some seem to think is what is most important so for the spec nerds you get a 5000 mAh battery which last as day easily and that is being a power user and not letting it off easily, and using it all day long for browsing social media and much more.

Also it has the latest silicon inside with the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G, don’t let the 5G make you think it is a better phone because 5G for us here in Ireland is shite and the uptake has shown this but expect a push from the operators this year to get people on it but my advice is steer clear for another year with 5G. When it comes to performance overall it outdone my PIxel 6 with video crunching twice over when tested side by side using the same app I always do to stitch videos together so for a time element this is good if you are one to use your phone for such work.

Anyone using this device for day to day use on like most do today will have no issues on this phone multitasking.

Camera

The camera, I will not bore you with the specs but lay them out and you can watch the videos below which show night and day footage and more, the camera is decent and does well for the most but the only thing is the audio experience which can hopefully  You have a 50 MP rear camera f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56, OIS; Ultrawide 8 MP, f/2.2, 119 and a Macro 2 MP, f/2.4.

The front camera is a 16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide) and i found the front camera quite good but they have been improving greatly on most phones these days anyway so for the selfie fans you are in luck.

Daytime samples

Nighttime samples

Conclusion

The phone is good for the price and that is what people want these days you also get a very good fingerprint sensor which is under the screen and I have had no issues with this at all during the test period, between this and the GT 2 pro this one makes a bit more sense I think and the better buy as there is not much difference between the two but that said nothing is to stop you getting the more expensive model.

The realme GT2 was sent to us to review with no compensation,input or preview, as with all our reviews we are transparent and don’t use stock images you see the tech in hand for context.

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Tech Review – Burga Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra cases

BURGA is a trendsetting European fashion and lifestyle brand. Their goal is to inspire and empower people to express their personal style with our premium quality tech accessories and some really top class phone cases for your mobile phone and have kindly sent us over two cases to check out for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra also they do have a huge range of cases for other devices.

We have covered some cases that belong to this brand before and they still stand the test of time and with a huge range of cases with fantastic design there is something for everyone with the wide range of patterns and style on offer. Today we check 2 cases for our new Samsung device and let you see how they look, colour is an important thing to think of here to match the colour of your device but they have you covered…

Check out some of the cases below and then the video review after that.

 

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Tech Review – HiFiMan TWS 800 true wireless earbuds

HiFiMan is a brand that delivers high quality audio headphones and more and we can stand by that having tested some of their products, recently we checked out their Deva Pro headphones, having said that matching earbuds to headphones is not really fair and it is not yet possible to deliver the same experience just yet but we are heading that direction and the TWS 800 are not cheap either so how do they stand up to the competition? Missed the unboxing experience see HERE

Build and design

These are probably one of the best built pair of earbuds so far this year and even in recent times I have tested these will last they look cool and are robust and this is where several asked how can I change tracks and so on with the build on the earbuds, turns outs they are a bit on the sensitive side even for the materials used here. they are solid and will last, enough said.

Controls

The controls as mentioned area bit on the sensitive side here but you do get the hang of them and consider the material it is a wonder how they work at all you have your usual tap 1,2 or 3 times to execute a command which we show you in the video review below, on putting them in the ears you might also be prone to doing something, mostly pausing the tracks but still they work well albeit sensitive you have got your pause/play skip/reverse tracks and volume control, you also have access to your voice assistant too which gives you all the basics.

Sound

There is no app here which lets them down and at this price point they should really have one as the sound is flat overall now this might suit some but for me at this price it does not, they are loud enough and punchy with some bass thrown in, highs lows and mids are present with some direction I found them very centred and they are actually good listening to audio books and the likes, ie voices, it is crisp and clear and true to life like if you will,but the sound could have been better with an amp built in and I am sure an app will fix that but that is just my ears and everyone else is different.

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Overall though I still come back to these, like I said everyone’s ears are different but you tend to find quirks with certain music, I did try the usual test loop I do which is all genres and so on and they just have something about them be it their looks and that charging case which is really cool they still have a decent sound in general but certainly not for the audiophile this time around.

Features

  • ★ With Built-in Amp and Audiophile-grade Drivers for true Hi-Fi output; Hi-tech Magnet providing outstanding performance and sound quality; 150Ohms High Impedance Alloy Voice Coil for unmatched clarity and full range sonic clarity
  • ★ Great-sounding Bluetooth with HIFIMAN Topology Diaphragm The “Topology Diaphragm” refers to a diaphragm with a special Nano particle coating applied to its surface. The distribution of the coating has distinct geometric patterns. By varying the surface pattern and the compound used, the thickness or geometric pattern sound wave formation can be manipulated to achieve the desired audio effect and control. Detailed and natural high-frequency reproduction
  • ★ Metal casing brings better frequency response and lower THD. Long Communication Distance – keeps the Antenna design of TWS800. IPX4 Water and Dust resistant; 23dB passive noise-cancelling technology; Touch Control
  • ★ 4.5 Hours on a single charge. 31.5 Hours with charging case. The charging case supplies up to six complete charges.
  • ★ Ergonomic design, 6.9g – light and comfortable; Best fit for maximum comfort over hours of listening. HIFIMAN’s experience in custom-fit earphones is evident in the TWS800. Charging case easily holds the largest ear tips by increasing the inner space. Eight pairs of ear tips in the package.

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Tech Review – HIFIMAN DEVA Pro headphones

If you are looking for the ultimate audio experience in more ways than one the new Deva Pro headphones from HiFiMan are ones to consider, with more than one connection option you have more to gain over your standard bluetooth or wired headphones and can cover more ground with the audio experience in return. We covered most of what you will find with these in the unboxing which you can see here.

What are these headphones all about then

They have an Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet: Unlike the sound waves created by a conventional magnet, the special shape of Stealth Magnets enables the waves to pass through the magnets without generating interference. HIFIMAN’s advanced magnet design is acoustically transparent, dramatically reducing wave diffraction turbulence that degrades the integrity of the sound waves. The reduced distortion yields pure sonic output that is accurate and full-range.

Build and fit

These are by no means small headphones they cover the ears which I actually like and are light enough they are super comfortable on the ears with no clamping effect even using them for hours and the headband is also comfortable too, now with these there no controls to mess about with per say apart from the attachment you get with it (Bluemini R2R) which we will speak about later.These are really only meant for indoor use however you could wear them outside weather permitting as I did out my back garden for example.

Connectivity

With headphones like these they are aimed at a different niche I think, we have tested many headphones before with no bluetooth before and there is still that fidelity argument to be had having just a wired connection now with most phones not having a headphone jack these days you can run into issues if you do not have anything to oversee that which is not hard to find these days, so with that you can connect with the R2R ad on connector you get in the box which works a treat and then you have the options to go wired not once but twice. You have both a dual-sided unbalanced 3.5mm cable and a single-sided 3.5mm balanced cable and also whilst the connector is plugged in you can go USB-C which is what most mobile phones are today but lets no forget you can use these on more than just mobile phones but for the average joe most will likely do that but you can plug into anything like consoles and home systems etc and really get the full end use out of them and it is a joy.

Sound

This is where you can settle the naysayers saying tech reviewers ears differ and one saying that one review says a pair of headphones are good and one says they are bad, these headphones cover all ears here even audiophiles ears with the different connection options you can avail of but then you have the wired vs wireless argument thrown up too which again can be dismissed with the different sound stages with balance depth highs lows and mids and much more they are a pair of headphones you would want to try out in all scenarios and hear the difference with all connections and just enjoy them because they are dam good in all aspects from my testing.

Features

 

  • HIFIMAN Heritage: HIFIMAN’s NEO “supernano” Diaphragm (NsD)- The new NsD is 80% thinner than previous designs, resulting in fast response and detailed image with lush, full range sonics.
  • Bluemini R2R, Small but Mighty- The DEVA-Pro companion Bluetooth/USB module: HIFIMAN Custom-created HIMALAYA R2R Architecture DAC: Non-over Sampling Concept; Low-energy Consumption; High Sampling Rates
  • Easily Switch Between Wireless and Wired: The socket can accommodate both dual-sided unbalanced 3.5mm cable and a single-sided 3.5mm balanced cable (left socket). Bluemini R2R is easy of use by connecting on the left socket. Input Option 1 – Bluetooth A variety of HD Bluetooth protocol (Bluemini connection on the left socket) Input Option 2 –Wired Inbox 3.5mm balanced cable (3.5mm TRRS on the left)

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Tech Review – PixelCable – World’s First App Controlled Fast Charging Cable with Smart Display

Cables are boring right? Yes.. Different colours sizes shapes and sizes you plug them in and the job is done you think nothing more of it and they are replaced quite often especially if you cheap from euro shops and garages and so on and get shafted in garages especially because they no you have no other option and in most cases they are an emergency purchase….

Pay cheap pay twice is the saying but cables have improved greatly over the years and you can get some pretty good ones know that can even tow cars, not that you would it is the case.. But you might ask what is different about this one and in short everything really but this might not be for everyone and then again it could be, your cable can actually display something and send a message and not only that it can alert you if there is an issue, even more there is an app for and iOS that allows you to customize the display.. Yes it is possible, it might be trivial to some or seen as a gimmick.

We have had the cable here in for some time before the launch and have checked it out and it is a pretty cool idea and makes the poor old cable a non boring asset at your disposal, check out or video review below and more about the product..

See more on Kickstarter here and check our video out for a free protective case.

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Tech Review – IEsafy Babaka 26800 mAh solar powered power bank.

Power Banks come in all sorts shapes and sizes and have been a staple product some years now and again we have tested countless offerings here over the years and with time they have improved, got cheaper and do more things, well this one is a little different to the standard power bricks we purchase and can be charge via USB to power itself and better again it is also solar powered which is really cool, you can see it working in front of your eyes in our video review below.

It comes in a nice presentable folio styled set up with a leather top and then it folds out to show four solar powered panel, one opened it will start charging sand you can see the status bars on top moving the same way would find it if it was plugged in like any other device, it is waterproof and can charge two devices at once so if like me an quite a few today we all have more than one device in our pockets, be it earbuds or indeed our mobile phones.

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On the side we have a power switch which also acts as the torch control which gives you three different use cases for the torch being standard SOS and flashing mode, you can charge your devices whilst it is charging up at home to if you wish so overall it is a pretty hand piece of equipment to have at your disposal at home or on your travels.

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Features

  • 【26800mAh Large Capacity】: This 26800mAh solar power bank can charge your iPhone 6-10 times, Samsung 6-7 times, tablet, iPad or iPad Air 3-4 times and the weighs is only 1.3 pounds , making it suitable for outdoor survival and daily use.
  • 🔋【Fast Charging】：It has 4 foldable solar panels, solar panel output up to 6W (MAX), USB*2 output 5V/2.1A, up to 2.4A.Save charging time efficiently
  • 🔋【Dual Charging Method】：The solar panel charger allows you to get rid of the wall socket and electricity bill and charge the battery and smartphone by absorbing sunlight.
  • 🔋【IP65 Waterproof Registration 】：The solar portable charger is IP65 waterproof and dustproof, so it is convenient for you to carry it out.
  • 🔋【Higher Safety】: Built-in protection system protects the solar cell pack from overcharge, overdischarge, overvoltage, overcurrent, overheating and short circuit. Solar power bank is also CE/FCC/RoHS certified to ensure the safety of you and your device.
  • 🔋【Widely Compatible】: Solar Charger is compatible with ordinary smartphones on the market, including iPhone/Samsung Galaxy/Huawei/Xiaomi/Georgia LG/iPad, as well as AirPods/Kindle Fire/heat vests/laptops.
  • 🔋【What You Get】:1x26800mAh sloar power bank,1xUser Manual,1xMicro Charging Cable,1xCompass Carabiner.

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Tech Review – OneOdio F2 true wireless

OneOdio is a brand that makes audio products at a really reasonable price and falls into the entry level price range however the goods are not entry level on price we have tested some of their products here in the past and their latest true wireless the F2 have dropped in and these come in a really cool range of colours.

The presentation is also cool with the charging case which looks like a small camera on the front, there is a USB-C port underneath and then some LED lights to give you a charge status beside the logo, there is no wireless charging or app with these but at this price point it is expected.

The earbuds themselves have a stem and sit nicely in the ears once you apply the right tips which you should always do anyway, there is no ANC present but the passive noise isolation works well. To control the earbuds you have a capacitive area in gold which ties in with the theme of the earbuds and these work really well, One Odio are really good at this from testing previous products and it is great to have earbuds that do not have you tapping more than you need to so you can execute the command you want. You can skip/reverse play/pause tracks and more which you can see in the video review below. One other thing to note is these can be used individually ie either side can be in the charging case.

Sound.

The sound is good considering the price here nice volume with a nice level of bass, highs lows and mids are fine and overall they are great for the non audiophiles and pack a punch , there was no distortion when maxed out on volume and I cant complain really. Overall they are worth their price make an ideal gift and even a spare pair to have for out jogging or taking a walk in the park.

Features

 

  • Full-frequency Fidelity Sonic Quality: F2 inherits the widely acclaimed sound quality of OneOdio’s products. The 10mm neodymium magnet speaker accurately controls the sound of 20-20kHz. It can meticulously deliver every musical detail. The bass is solid, the treble is clear, and the music and vocals are distinct, giving you a sound experience just like in a studio
  • AI Enhanced HD Call: A Built-in industry-leading CVC 8.0 noise reduction chip can intelligently identify your voice and the environmental noises. You can still use F2 to talk clearly in noisy environments such as subways and streets
  • 38 Hours of Playback: F2 wireless earbuds can work for more than 7 to 8 hours on a single charge, and a total of 38 hours of playback with a charging box. A single charge can ensure 3 to 5 days of normal use. And it can automatically shut down intelligently to help you save power
  • Dustproof and Waterproof: F2 wireless headphones have IPX5 protection, which can resist daily splashes, sweat, rain and dust. Great for fitness, workout, running and travel
  • Dainty Retro Design: TWS is like jewelry that you wear on your ear. The appearance is very important. F2 wireless earbuds have a small and dainty retro design to ensure comfort and a convenient touch UI design. The charging box has a battery indicator, which is concise and clear

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Tech Review – EMEET C980 Pro Webcam with Microphone and Speaker

Webcams are a plenty and with the difficult times we had recently the likes of webcams have become popular again to take zoom and teams calls and so on and in general most of us that have a laptop/PC the built in webcams are generally rubbish. We have tried and tested many here on techbuzzireland and today we have a new brand to drop buy and we check the EMEET C980 pro webcam with a built in speaker, this is quite a cool product with a much louder speaker than you would be custom to and a good picture but check out the video review below for more and what to expect.

You have got 1080P 4 sensitive omnidirectional microphones with effective noise cancellation capture your voice in crystal-clear clarity. Two 85dB speakers deliver loud and HiFi grade sound.. We tested this on our chromebooks here and it worked fine there is an extra software download you can also avail of if you wish however the same features really apply to the default options given. There is also an app for mobile which allows you to connect to bluetooth speakers, this is ideal for those who use their mobiles rather than pc/laptops at home or in the office.

Features

  • Webcam with Mics and Speakers: Combine a 1080P Camera with 4 Mics and 2 Speakers, C980 Pro provides a one-stop solution for business-grade meetings.

  • Insert A Professional Speakerphone into A Decent Webcam: Be assured that you can be heard loud and clear with the integrated 4 omnidirectional microphones. Professional noise cancellation eliminates the background noise. Full duplex ensures 2-way audio when both parties are speaking simultaneously. 2 professional 85dB speakers relay stereo and loud sound.

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  • Plug and Play: USB-A connection for your computer, thus external power supply is not required. Chip-level low-power tech ensures you use it with ease while effectively protecting your computers. Compatible with various systems/software, no driver is required; Multiple professional scenarios applicable offers solutions to medical and teaching institutions.

  • Look Like A Pro: Make a powerful impression with a 1080P Full HD camera with razor-sharp images and vivid colors. The 90° FOV accommodates more participants, and needs no longer to adjust. Lean back and feel free to talk with various gestures. The attached privacy cover allows you to see off potential privacy threats.

  • Professional Visual Optimization: Automatic light correction enables you to stay in top shape under various lighting conditions. Adjust image parameters(brightness, contrast, white balance, etc.) based on your need via the exclusive EMEETLINK.

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Tech Review – Sensei 3-in-1 Wireless charging station

Own multiple devices that support wireless charging? Modern and on-trend, this 3-in-1 Charging Stand for your smart tech allows you to charge and organise 3 devices at the same time for ultimate convenience. The fast-charge wireless charging pad for Qi-enabled mobile phones accompanies two other charging stations, perfect for your other smart devices, also includes a type C cable so no additional wires are needed!

There is several charging powers here and once more this saves you on having messy cables all around the same spot keeping it clear and clutter free and no tangled cables, check the video review for more below.. This would fall under a generic make and can be found on Amazon, Check out the video review for the full details it is a simple to use kit with no setup required.

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