Planet Buddies launched a new range of products some weeks ago and now are available to purchase these are primarily aimed at kids and they have a nice suite of tech products which also sends a message about the planet and keeping things green.
There is three types of headphones on offer and all have a DB limit to 85DB for the safety of kids ears and something perhaps I should pay heed to as I love to go max out on volume all the time. My review is based on how they look work and sound and not the usual review I do as these are aimed at kids however they sound good and very useable indeed and also look great with their colours and the message they are trying to get across now like many companies in the tech world.
Key Features:
Child-safe limited to 85db to protect hearing
Adjustable headband suitable for children aged 3+
In-line mic and mute/play functions
3.5mm jack compatible with most audio devices
100% recyclable packaging, with no plastic used
Foldable, portable design (excluding Pippin the Panda and Charlie the Tiger)
Eco hemp carry pouch included (excluding Pippin the Panda and Charlie the Tiger)
The dyplay ANC shield Pro adopts latest feedforward+feedback noise cancelling technology which reduces the ambient unwanted noise to 28dB with multi-mode functions transparent mode allows for easier communication with other people without having to take out headphones, and never missing an important announcement like airport gate changes or bus stops. They are also equipped with 10mm drivers and superior diaphragms to reproduce pure sound. What’s more, the 2020 newest synchronous bluetooth transmission ensures stronger connection and lower power consumption in use.
Overall after testing these for some time now they are a really good pair of earbuds with a decent level of ANC on board with all the usual features you would expect to find and you can see how they work in the video below. These do actually remind me of the Jabra Elite 65t with their shape and size and offer a great fit and noise isolation once you fit them with the right size earbud.
Groove recently announced their latest product called the music buds to their portfolio of affordable tech and these are really good considering the price they come in at with all the features you expect to find and no need to take out your phone to control the music and calls and also has the option to connect to your assistant on the go too with simple to use controls, the controls are once again a button and not touch based which is nice.
Again we have a clean design on offer here and the have a low profile too and do not stick out from your ears and offer a nice snug fit there is no ANC on board but they do a decent job muting the outside world and when at max volume you will not hear a thing anyway however in some instances they did get tinny and muffled but overall a good experince and max volume is my personal taste anyway and many would not keep at max level to get some kind of ambience.
The build quality is solid and the controls so easy to use which I like with your typical 1/2/3 taps to get things moving, we go through this in the video below anyway. There is nice bass present here and overall fairly well balanced from testing my usual playlist and I was happy enough with their performance and the battery life is also on par with their claims and with no ANC present it is decent battery life. For 25 quid lads you cant go wrong but I would like to see more colours from the company on their earbuds selection even White would be nice.
Happy Plugs is a new brand out of Stockholm who have brought a great range of true wireless to the market and I was delighted to be able to test these and in short they deliver.. First thing to note is the presentation which for me is the best I have seen on a pair of True Wireless to date and I have a the biggest range of TWS covered in Ireland and have a huge collection and this presentation tops the lot it has to be said, First impressions last but then the big question is how they sound to follow.
The build comfort and look is great the colour tones, and the ones available move away from the industry standard and the cases are a matt finish which is really nice and dont collect fingerprints either not that its a huge deal but some cases do and it is worth pointing out. They have a nice range of colours and other products on offer doing the same which for me is nice and something different offering a variety of colours is a win for the consumer rather than being stuck with the one or two usually offered on launch then you see an array offered later,doing it on launch is better in my opinion..
OK so we have wireless charging and USB-C two key factors for me and also ANC which is also a key feature, these offer great isolation when put on first which is always a good start and they are comfortable overall even for long term use I tend to wear TWS all day in the house hence makes testing easy for me as all aspects can be done quickly due to the volume of earbuds I test and also I wear at night in bed listening to music, You Tube, watching Netflix and movies etc. The Happy Plugs deliver on volume, ANC that works great for a pair of earbuds it is hard to do and only two other high end have done well hear I have tested but these are the cheapest that give you good decent ANC plus you have the options to change to ambient mode or just basic we go through the features in the video review..
Bass is great music,voice, direction instruments and calls they really impressed me as whole and they are loud too. Controls are easy to use an done slightly different than some earbuds I have tried using both sides you have your commands and they work really well and not too finicky either like some can be and work all the time again an issue I see often when it comes to touch control earbuds..
Battery life is on par with their claims too which is nice as some are often unrealistic plus you have the wireless charging as mentioned plus great battery life, Overall these are really impressive and certainly worth a look. The market is saturated now with true wireless but we have tested the biggest range for all pockets and they are up there with the more expensive offerings out there saving you money, Apple and their overpriced Airpods have has their day now and simply not worth the price..
These have been sent us by Happy Plugs with no compensation paid,influence or copy approval and are seeing this review the same time as you…
Features.
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Total Playtime: 38h
Standby Time: 80h
Battery for headphones: 45mAh
Battery for Charge Case: 600mAh
Full charge time: 1.8h
Driver Unit: 10mm
Supported Codecs: AAC, SBC
Sensitivity: 107+/-3 dB
Frequency Response: 20-20k Hz
Impedance: 16Ω
ANC: ≥30DB, Peak 35db
Size for Charge Case: 65x49x25mm
Weight for Headphones: 4.9g
Weight for Charge Case: 48g
This model came with a variety of accessories, including a travel pouch for the earphones. The initial view was the in-ear earphones are larger than many other used but a nice colour. Unusually the Omni-directional microphone can be removed as required allowing flexibility on the earphones. The earphone came with a headphone/microphone splitter which allows the use on a Laptop,
Accessories : Travel pouch, 1.3m cable length + extension for PC use, and multiple Silicone replacement ear tips and wings of different sizes.
Product Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 12 cm.
Boxed-product Weight: 150g.
Driver unit: Ф10mm.
Bass unit: Ф10mm.
Compatible with –
PC, Android, IOS & PS4
Inline control /Volume control
The Slider button has a multitude of options, from Pause/play, Answer/ hang-up calls, next track, previous track reject a call, voice assistance, volume up volume down. The volume slider takes time to get used to all the options, while can be a challenge to set the exact volume of the audio from the slider on occasions.
Overview
This model is unusual as a swiss army knife can be used as a mobile device used for its primary purpose of gaming, or for calls on your mobile or listening to music. This is still able to fit in your pocket when not in use. The detachable microphone improved the quality reducing the back round noise. The earbuds have two microphones which allow the other Mic to be used when the boom mic is removed, Both microphones work independently with a good quality voice. Whether you’re gaming, making phone calls, the earbuds’ microphones perform well. The earphones are bulky but after a days use are light enough not to be noticed. The audio quality is good for the size of the earphones but lacks some of the higher frequency ranges on some games. This model has got lots of attention which may be down to the removal mic, with most thinking this was cool, Noise cancelling is not available but its light enough to carry around and used for gaming/laptop use with an excellent mic option.
Travelling and a tech fan well this bag might just be the one to look at, I have been using bags from this company for some years now and they fit my daily usage perfectly. Optimal comfort is a key feature here with how this bag is designed and that it is with the arched back lined with good padding yet your cargo remains protected inside by way of slingtech which keeps the cargo off the ground no matter where and of course the extra padding and gapless corners so in essence the bags could be dropped and all remains fine.
There is no shortage of storage compartments here either and you get a sunglasses storage area lined to protect them so for carrying phones,tablets headphones,earbuds battery power banks you have a spot for them all including your laptop which would most likely be one of the most expensive items in your back all is in safe hands here and to top it off you have a cable ready system to connect items to powerbanks and still have easy fast access to the device charging.
Weight distribution is another factor worth noting ,there is a luggage pass-through built into the bag which will make it real secure and is integrated with the lumbar support of the back panel.
Features
AirPod pocket offers quick, easy access to your wireless headphones
Dedicated place to keep ear buds safely stowed, corralled, and untangled
TPU coated webbing handles with rivets ensures durability
Water repellent C6DWR coating applied to fabric
Air channel back panel system promotes air flow, keeps you cool and comfortable
Reverse coil zippers protect teeth, keep moisture and grunge out
The Creative SXFI GAMER initial opening was a delight, bright colors with the full specification visible on the box, in terms of contents, compatible, technical specification. On opening the box clear instructions and read me first was visible, with a variety of accessories. The headband was made of a steel frame what is synthetic Leatherette which was comfortable. large buttons were visible on the headset with a large volume dial for payback. a great feature with the inclusion of a USB C cable with the USB C to A adapter. The earpads were larger then I would normally expect from a gaming headset. This does not come with a Bluetooth option as a setup for wired connectivity only. It requires a USB input and has a 3.5mm audio input.
Features:
1.Headband
Synthetic Leatherette
Steel frame
RGB Rings Light button
Toggle button to turn earcup lighting ON -> Rainbow (alternating colours) -> OFF
CommanderMic
Uni-directional
Noise-canceling mic
SXFI InPerson microphone technology (distinguish chat over game audio)
Super X-Fi button
Press button to toggle audio profiles
OFF -> Super X-Fi mode -> Battle mode (gaming) -> OFF
Volume Control Dial
Controls the playback volume
Mic Mute button
Press button to toggle Mic Mute ON/OFF
Mic Mute ON (flashing red LED on CommanderMic) -> Mic Monitoring disabled
Mic Monitoring enabled by default (solid red LED on CommanderMic)
Headphone jack
4-pole analog jack
Super X-Fi disabled (passive mode without USB Type C connection)
USB Type C port
Supports direct Android device connection
Supports desktop computers like PC/Mac
Supports gaming consoles like PS4 and Nintendo Switch
Technical Specification
Headphone
Driver: 50 mm Neodymium magnet
Frequency response: 20–20,000 Hz
Impedance: 32Ω
Sensitivity: 114 dB / mW @ 1 kHz
USB input: 5V
Microphone
Type: Unidirectional noise-reduction
Frequency response: 100–16,000 Hz
Impedance: < 2.2 kΩ
Sensitivity: -42 dB @ 1 kHz
Compliance markings are located on the surface upon removal of ear cup cushion
which can be removed by hand.
SXFI App
The app was downloaded for a Samsung S8 phone and also tested on S10. The app had the option to experience magical Audio reality ( This was a bit of creatives marketing team getting carried away ) this allowed the personalization to perform a head mapping inclusive of the ears which allowed the app to adjust the sound to individual requirement. The app allows you to play content that is loaded on the phone. Unfortunately this worked it was noted traditional calls the earphones worked for the S10 but did not for the S8. This would have been expected to be similar for both models for calls made and received. ( a slight personal gripe )
Overall
The audio experience cannot be faulted. The over the ear covered the complete ear resulting in excellent noise canceling with the Mic superior to most microphones used. When playing 8D audio the overall experience was superior to many headphones tested. As a gaming earphone, the app was of little use but the audio, when used the SXFI button on the headset for specific games, was a noticeable difference. ( Creative use computer software for the SXFI button to enhance the audio)
A slight niggle, when used as multipurpose headphones connected to a phone, was observed ( Albeit the instruction do not market this for this propose)
The RGB lighting had a soft tone with the option to adjust/turn off as required, this stood out in terms of the packaging colors and the colors to include the red light to ensure the mic was faced the correct direction. The design in terms of comfort is excellent with a superior mic and an overall great base when combined with other Creative products. The tailoring of the audio experience is remarkable with no outside interference to hear via the Mic or earphones, An overall and well-considered headphones from packaging, quality, and overall audio experience.
If you are in the market for an affordable pair of true wireless these are something to check out, Lightweight well built and sturdy these will not fall out of your ears and are comfortable from the get go. Aimed at the sports minded these have all the features you would expect to find from a pair of true wireless earbuds with IPX4 rating these can be used in the gym and with the ear hooks they will not budge even for the more intensive workouts or jogging.
Controls are simple to use with clicky buttons which I prefer but do mind mind touch sensitive options either,the controls work well and caused no issues all the features required are present and we go through these in the video review below. Sound is quite balanced across the board not mind blowing but decent overall and for the price they come in at you cant complain. Call quality is great too,Sports earbuds tend to be more on the expensive side but with these you cant go wrong and are also ideal for the commuter and with the 1800 mAh battery capacity can also be used as a power bank for other devices.
If you are looking for a simple beside lamp that has some RGB this is one to check that is affordable and easy to use with not set up or app needed to control it, small light and robust it is ideal for a bedside locked or even a shelf in you kitchen or bedroom and it just blends in well and sets the right move with the colour tuning.
The lamp comes with a touch sensitive area on top and a power switch on the underside with a rubber ring if you want to leave sat on table it can also be hanged anywhere and comes with to magnet rings inside the box and it does hang perfectly straight, You can control the light options too by the multifunction switch underneath which also provides the power on/off you also get a carabiner in the box too and overall it is a simple minimalistic product that sets a nice tone to any room and requires no tech knowledge to make full use of it, I have several lights in the house that come with apps to do similar functions as this light does where this one just uses touch sensitive area for dimming and brightening and even more you get an IP65 rating to take it with you on camping events or similar.
MOOD CHANGE: this brightening RGB lamp always ensures a comfortable atmosphere. The RGB mode or the continuously adjustable brightness of the white and yellow light mode can be set manually via the fast-reacting touch control (color temperature: 2700K – 6500K)
PORTABLE AND IP65: With the included carabiner you can hang the AUKEY mini table lamp anywhere or just take it with you. It is also possible on a magnetic metal plate on the wall. Thanks to the IP65 water and dust resistance, this lamp can even float on water
200 HOURS OF OPERATING TIME: The built-in 2200 mAh high-performance battery offers 5 hours of continuous operation at maximum brightness, and 200 hours at dimmest brightness (charging using the included micro USB cable)
SCOPE OF DELIVERY: AUKEY mini RGB lamp, micro USB cable, two round metal plates, carabiner, user manual, 24-month replacement guarantee and friendly customer service
Aukey sent us this to review and are seeing this the same time as you with no copy approval,influence or compensation paid..
