Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Get it for:
Rs 16,990
Key highlight: Audio quality
Samsung looks to strike a balance when it comes to its audio products. The company mostly aims to hit the sweet spot between features, pricing and performance. That’s the case with Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro as well. Priced at Rs 16,990, the earbuds middles the price bracket of being an expensive earbud or rather being a really affordable option.
What does this price bring to the table and how do Samsung’s latest ANC earbuds perform and stand to the claims made by the company?
For starters, the Galaxy Buds Pro features a new design compared to the Buds Live. The case though is somewhat similar to its predecessor. It’s subtle and easy to carry.
Coming to the Buds Pro design, it’s small and light and is glossy on the outside and matte from the sides. The earbuds look premium and also sit comfortably in ears without making its presence felt.
In terms of audio quality, the Buds Pro sports two AKG-tuned drivers, an 11mm woofer for better bass output and a 6.5mm tweeter for treble and mids. We have to admit that this is among the best-sounding true wireless earphones in this price range. The sound quality is crisp and clear and it remains that way for almost any genre of song. Bass is also well pronounced and it plays along well with mids and highs.
Our callers never complained about voice quality during the calls and it seems that Galaxy Buds Pro also’s three microphones and a Voice Pickup Unit does an excellent job.
The major highlight is the Active Noise Cancellation on these earbuds and in our test, it does a really good job of keeping the noise and distractions out of the way. Plus, it also comes with ambient sound mode. The auto ambient mode feature also worked fine for us.
We also tested the auto-switch feature of the earbuds and it’s fast and responsive and worked almost every time. The Dolby Head Tracking feature also worked as described by the company.
With all these tech and features, the Galaxy Buds easily managed to last around 4.5 hours with ANC turned on and it’s pretty impressive.
– The writer is with gadgetsnow.com
CES 2021: Rollable Phones & 5G Devices Will Change How You Use Smartphones
Future Of Tech
This year began on a futuristic note, thanks to the Consumer Electronics Show 2021 (CES 2021).
Forced by the Covid-19 pandemic to go digital, the show that kicked off on Monday concluded today. The virtual tech show, which usually welcomes a massive gathering of spectators in Las Vegas each year, showcased some of the biggest creations in artificial intelligence, concept cars, smart homes, along with an impressive lineup of smartphones.
The smartphones category at the CES 2021 was a perfect mix of budget-friendly and premium devices, heavily packed with the latest features.
Many of the smartphones launched at the show are expected to hit the shelves this year. Here’s a list of best smartphones released at CES 2021.
TCL’s 20 5G and 20 SE
TCL Technology, a Chinese state-owned multinational company, on Monday launched two budget-friendly phones, the TCL 20 5G and the TCL 20 SE at CES 2021 on Monday. TCL 20 5G, a higher-end model, is priced at EUR 299 (Rs 26,600 approx.) and is available in two colour options – Mist Grey and Placid Blue. While it’s already available in Italy, reports suggest it will be rolled out across the world in February.
The TCL 20 SE is tagged at EUR 149 (Rs 13,300 approx.) and comes in two different colours – Aurora Green and Nuit Black. It’s scheduled to be launched around the world sometime in January.
TCL 20 5G: What’s in the box
Display: 6.70-inch
Processor: Snapdragon 690 5G
Battery: 4,500mAh
Camera: 48MP primary, additional 8MP wide camera, 2MP macro camera
Front camera: 8MP
RAM: 6GB
Storage: Up to 256GB, expandable via microSD card
Connectivity: USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack
TCL 20 SE: What’s in the box
Display: 6.82-inch
Processor: Snapdragon 460
Battery: 5,000mAh
Camera: 48MP primary, additional 5MP wide angle, 2MP depth camera and 2MP macro.
Front camera: 8-megapixel
RAM: 4GB
Storage: Up to 256GB, expandable via microSD card
Connectivity: USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack
Motorola’s G Stylus And One 5G Ace
Motorola showed off its new smartphones from G-series Moto G Stylus 2021 and the Motorola One 5G Ace.
Both devices are under the Rs 30,000 range with Moto G Stylus 2020 priced at $299 (Rs 22,000 approx.), and the Motorola One 5G Ace available at $399.99 (Rs 29,500 approx). G Stylus 2020 comes in two colour variants – Aurora White and Aurora Black, while One 5G Ace comes in Frosted White colour only.
Motorola G Stylus: What’s in the box?
Display: 6.80-inch
Processor: Snapdragon 678
Battery: 4,000mAh
Camera: 48MP primary camera, additional 8MP, 2MP depth and 2MP macro
Front camera: 16-megapixel
OS: Android 10
RAM: 4BG
Storage: Up to 128GB inbuilt, can expand up to 512GB via microSD card
Connectivity: USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack
Motorola One 5G Ace: What’s in the box?
Display: 6.70-inch
Processor: Snapdragon 750G 5G
Battery: 5,000mAh
Camera: 48MP primary, additional 8MP and 2MP
Front camera: 16MP
OS: Android 10
RAM: 4GB
Storage: Up to 64GB inbuilt, can expend up to 1TB via microSD card
Connectivity: USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack
Alcatel 1S
Produced under TCL Technology license, Nokia-owned company Alcatel, on January 13, released 1S – the most affordable and pocket-friendly model with impressive features. Priced EUR 109 (Rs. 9,700 approx.), 1S 2021 comes in two colour options – Twilight Blue and Elegant Black. The phone is expected to hit the markets in February.
One of the key features of the phone in this amazing budget is its split screen mode which lets you run through multiple apps simultaneously.
What’s in the box?
Display: 6.52-inch
Processor: Octa-core
Battery: 3060mAh
Camera: 13MP primary along with 2MP depth, 2MP macro
Front camera: 5MP
OS: Android 11
RAM: 3GB
Storage: Up to 32GB inbuilt storage, can extend to 128GB via microSD card.
Connectivity: USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack
Coming soon: Rollables
The South Korean tech company, LG, mesmerised the CES digital crowd with its all-new rollable device. The company teased a glimpse of the smartphone that rolls up, proving its dominance over foldable phones. The company will launch its rollable smartphones by the end of this year.
Apart from LG, TCL, too, came rolling with the same concept, which doesn’t have a name or a release date, yet. TCL said that its device will expand from a 6.7-inch to a 7.8-inch tablet at a touch of a finger.
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