Are you obsessed with RGB? Or good lighting in general? Then we have a really good news for you! The famous lighting brand, Nanoleaf, has now made its way to Nepal. Here in this article, we will discuss further about Nanoleaf, their products and price in Nepal, and so on.
Nanoleaf Products in Nepal Overview:
Who is Nanoleaf?
Nanoleaf is a consumer electronic manufacturer that specialises in LED lighting systems. It was founded by three engineering graduates, Gimmy Chu, Tom Rodinger, and Christian Yan. All three of them graduated from the University of Toronto and were also working on the company on the side. Later, they quit their jobs and dedicated themselves full-time to the company.
They sourced their investment through crowdfunding of USD 250,000, which was over 12 times the amount of their initial goal of USD 20,000. Now, they operate through three headquarters from Toronto, Paris, and Shenzen and are available in large parts of the world. Similarly, they have also made their way to Nepal via Oliz Store.
What are available?
If we were to sum up what Nanoleaf products are available in one word, then it’d be “Lights!”. But that doesn’t do justice to the types of products that are being offered. Now, we will be discussing the Neoleaf offerings in detail:
1. Smart Bulb
The first Neoleaf offering is a smart bulb that you can personalise the colour through the app or by voice. The app is available on both Android and iOS. Whereas, for voice control, you need to have a Matter-compatible smart home hub and thread border router. Devices like Apple HomePod mini and Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) double as matter hubs and thread border routers. A single Nanoleaf Essentials Matter A19 Smart Bulb and a bundle of three such bulbs are available under this product category.
2. Light strips
Secondly, we have light strips from the company that work similarly to the smart bulbs. You can personalise the colour from 16 million available choices. You can also control the colours through the App or voice with matter over the thread. The Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Lightstrip Starter Kit and Lightstrip Expansion are available under this category.
Next, Nanoleaf product available is modular lights that can be combined with one another to create a design of choice. You can also personalise and control these stick-shaped lights in a similar way to previous products. Here, you get smart features like Rhythm Music Visualiser, Screen Mirror, and more. The Nanoleaf Lines 60 Degrees Smarter Kit White and its expansion packs are available under this category.
4. Wall Light
You get a wide variety of selection choices under this category. You can install this Nanoleaf product on walls and craft your own design accordingly. It packs a plethora of smart features, such as Rhythm Music Visualiser, Screen Mirror, Touch, Schedules, and more. The products are similar for the most part, except for their shapes. It is available in triangles (black and white), mini triangles, squares, and hexagons (white and elemental). Their expansion packs are also available under this category.
5. Screen mirroring Technology
As the name suggests, this equipment detects the content on your screen and projects similar lighting onto the walls. It detects the colours with the help of a camera that needs to be mounted on the screen. You get 4 various modes of colour syncs starting from 1D to 4D. It also allows you a wide level of customisation through the Nanoleaf mobile as well as desktop apps. Lastly, it is available in two different sizes, i.e., for screens up to 65” and for screens up to 85” in size.
Nanoleaf Products Price in Nepal and Availability
The Nanoleaf products in price in Nepal start from NPR 2,950 and are available to purchase from Oliz Store’s official website as well as at their physical store. Here are the prices of all the available Nanoleaf products:
S.N.
Nanoleaf Products
Price in Nepal
1
Essential Lightstrip Expansion (1m) (Each)
NPR 2,950
2
Essential Matter A19 Smart Bulb (Each)
NPR 2,950
3
Canvas Expansion Square White 4 Pack Panels Only
NPR 7,500
4
Essential Matter A19 Smart Bulb (3 Pack)
NPR 7,500
5
Essential Matter Lightstrip Smarter Kit (2nm)
NPR 7,500
6
Elements Hexagons Expansion Pack (3 Panels)
NPR 10,500
7
Lines 60 Degrees Expansion Pack White (3 Lines)
NPR 10,500
8
Shapes Hexagons Expansion Pack White (3 Panels)
NPR 10,500
9
Shapes Triangles Expansion Pack White (3 Panels)
NPR 10,500
10
4D Screen Mirror + Lightstrip Kit (TV & Monitors up to 65”)
NPR 15,500
11
4D Screen Mirror + Lightstrip Kit (TV & Monitors up to 85”)
NPR 18,500
12
Shapes Mini Triangles Starter Kit (9 Panels)
NPR 23,500
13
Canvas Smarter Kit Square White 9 Packs
NPR 26,500
14
Lines 60 Degrees Smarter Kit White (9 Lines)
NPR 29,500
15
Shapes Hexagons Smarter Kit White (9 Panels)
NPR 29,500
16
Shapes Triangles Starter Kit White (9 Panels)
NPR 29,500
17
Elements Hexagons Starter Kit (7 panels)
NPR 31,500
18
Shapes Triangles Starter Kit Black (9 Panels)
NPR 31,500
Meanwhile, check out our picks for the best TWS under INR 10,000.
When it comes to gaming laptops, Lenovo’s Legion series has always been one of my favorites. From great performance to solid build quality and everything else, Legion laptops essentially check all the boxes I look for on a dependable gaming machine. So when Lenovo announced the LOQ 15 budget gaming laptop that inherits a bunch of characters from its Legion sibling, I knew I had to review it.
Available in both Intel and AMD-flavored chips, this thing starts at just INR 74,000 in India or some USD 700 in the US. Whereas my specced-out unit with AMD’s Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU and RTX 4060 graphics fetches around INR 110,000, USD 1,000, or NPR 185,000 here in Nepal. And for that price, the LOQ 15 makes a lot of sense if you can live with a few compromises.
Lenovo LOQ 15 Review (2023): Specifications
Dimensions: 14.16 (W) x 10.43 (D) x 0.87 – 0.99 (H) inches, 2.4 kg
What’s inside the box: Laptop, power adapter, quick start guide
Lenovo LOQ 15 Review (2023):
Design and Build
14.16 (W) x 10.43 (D) x 0.87 – 0.99 (H) inches, 2.4 kg
PC-ABS material (top, bottom)
Okay, in order to meet that price point, Lenovo obviously had to cut some corners right? And one of the easiest ways laptop makers do this is in terms of the build quality… which is exactly what’s going on with the LOQ 15 as well.
This is an all-plastic gaming machine, although that might be okay with most people seeing how it’s fairly well-built and all.
It’s definitely gonna flex a little if you apply some serious pressure but that hasn’t really been a problem ever since I started daily driving this thing. If you care about a more premium build quality then Lenovo also sells the Legion Slim 5 (Gen 8) which has an aluminum lid — among other upgrades — but that thing is like 20% more expensive so this is a compromise I can get behind.
And how can I not talk about its lovely understated, minimalist design? The LOQ 15 is a gaming laptop alright, but it can easily pass as an everyday notebook to take to your school or workplace without turning any heads. Of course, it’s not as lightweight as a typical notebook but you get the idea. And except for a couple of brandings here and there, Lenovo has also mostly kept the LOQ 15 nice and clean. I love it!
Then again, I wish it was also available in a few more colorways instead of just this (almost boring) grey finish. The aqua blue touch-up in the exhaust vent does add some much-needed personality to the laptop but that’s about it. And maybe Lenovo could’ve gone with a 180-degree hinge too. That would’ve been nice to see.
The port selection on the LOQ 15 is pretty decent though. I like how most of them are located around the back for a clean setup, which includes a couple of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, a full-sized HDMI 2.1, and an RJ45 port next to the power connector.
Lenovo LOQ 15 (2023) – Ports
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Left
Back
Right
Whereas on the left lies a 3.5mm headphone jack and a single USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port that also supports DisplayPort 1.4. And finally, the right side of the laptop features a rather slow USB 2.0 Type-A connection. I was expecting to see a USB4 port here too but that continues to be a no-show.
Display
15.6″ anti-glare non-touch FHD IPS panel
144Hz refresh rate, 45% NTSC gamut
G-SYNC, FreeSync, Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
Just like the build quality, Lenovo has also saved a few bucks on the display side of things. There are a total of three screen options for the LOQ 15, out of which the most expensive one does look quite nice with a 100% sRGB color gamut, a 165Hz refresh rate, and a quad HD resolution.
But it seems that that configuration simply isn’t available in most markets. Instead, this 144Hz FHD model with 45% NTSC colors is what you’re gonna find in most regions.
And yes, this screen definitely isn’t the prettiest thing to look at. The colors don’t pop as much as I’d want to, and that same ol’ 16 by 9 aspect ratio with a chonky bottom bezel doesn’t exactly scream “modern” to me. So I think Lenovo should’ve just scrapped the 15-inch model and made the 16-inch version with a taller 16 by 10 aspect ratio the standard across the board. The LOQ 15’s viewing angle is just okay-ish as well, while I also noticed some backlight bleeding here.
Is it a dealbreaker though?
That being said, I’m sure none of this is an absolute dealbreaker to most folks.
Lenovo LOQ 15 (2023) - Display
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Color Gamut
Gamma
Brightness
I mean… yes, 100% sRGB gamut would’ve been nice to see instead but 65% isn’t the worst thing in the world either. And one of the main reasons why LOQ 15’s display isn’t a total lost cause is because of its standard 2.2 gamma response, which means things don’t look too bright or too dark here. It also gets plenty bright indoors, whereas its anti-glare coating means your gaming session isn’t gonna be bothered by the reflections from all the ambient light sources.
Keyboard
Full-size keys with Numpad
Single zone backlighting (white)
Moving on, Lenovo has pretty much nailed it with the keyboard on this thing. It’s quite similar to Lenovo’s “TrueStrike” keyboard found in the more premium Legion laptops with concave keys and whatnot. But its tactile feedback feels considerably softer than what I’m used to on my Legion 5. I can still maintain my usual typing speed on the LOQ 15 but that soft feedback definitely took some getting used to.
It’s also got n-key rollover so all your in-game shortcuts, macros will have no trouble registering. And hey, if a dedicated Numpad is something you need, there’s that too. The LOQ 15 is configurable with up to a 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard by the way, but I think this plain white backlighting complements the overall aesthetics of this laptop better.
Trackpad
Plastic trackpad with integrated left/right keys
But unlike the keyboard, this plastic trackpad is nothing special. It’s not as spacious and because of its off-center placement, I also mistook the right key for the left one multiple times.
Audio
2x 2W speakers (downfiring)
Nahimic Gaming Audio
And to no one’s surprise, this gaming laptop doesn’t impress with its audio quality either. It’s got the usual pair of downfiring speakers that sounds almost unnaturally mediocre. Although turning on Nahimic’s audio profile adds a lot of life to the overall sound somehow. I’m not sure if this is a reflection on Lenovo’s terrible tuning or Nahimic’s apparently godlike audio optimization, but I’m just glad it exists.
Webcam
FHD (1080p) camera
Electronic privacy shutter
For video calls, you get a 1080p camera here whose quality is not that bad actually when you’re in favorable conditions. And even though it doesn’t have a physical shutter, there’s an electronic one that cuts off the connection to the camera with the flick of a switch.
Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU (35 – 54W base power)
NVIDIA RTX 4060 (115W, 8GB GDDR6 VRAM)
16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Alright, let’s get into performance now. As I mentioned before, my unit of the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU. Going to the Intel side of the fence gets you a Core i7-13620H processor but for the added cost, you won’t be getting much in return on the performance front since these two chips perform very similarly.
As for the GPU, the RTX 4060 inside the LOQ 15 gets 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM and 115W of TGP, while the overall system’s TDP is rated at 135W.
Lenovo LOQ 15 (2023) – Benchmarks
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Cinebench R23
7-Zip
Unigine Heaven
3DMark Fire Strike Extreme
It’s not the most powerful 4060 mobile GPU you could find since there are ones rated up to 140W as well but that doesn’t really matter since (like we discussed in our Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review) its performance doesn’t scale that well beyond 100W or so.
But while this gaming laptop doesn’t bring a soldered memory or anything, it can only accept up to 16GB of RAM. And you’re gonna have to upgrade to the Legion lineup if 16 gigs isn’t enough for what you do.
Slow Gen4 SSD somehow
For some reason, the 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD is also performing wayyyyy slower than it should on my LOQ 15. Just look at these speed tests — which I ran multiple times — and you’ll see what I mean. I don’t know if this issue is isolated to my unit only but if you’re planning on buying this laptop, make sure to check the read/write speeds beforehand.
Lenovo LOQ 15 (2023) – SSD speed test
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CrystalDiskMark
AS SSD Benchmark
Okay, despite all this, I’m happy to report that this is a fantastic 1080p gaming machine. We recently updated our game library to include a couple of new, graphics-hungry AAA titles, and this guy delivered well-playable results in all of them.
Take Starfield for example. This massive — massive — open-world RPG is a bit difficult to benchmark since its performance can significantly vary depending on where you’re on in the game. So we aggregated bits of terrestrial and space-based gameplay to give you a rough idea of what you can expect from Starfield on this laptop.
And even at High settings, the LOQ 15 managed 46 fps on average with the 1% low sitting at a comfortable 30 fps. Impressive! And when bringing it down to Medium graphics, I was getting around 40% better results.
Heading to a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, the game was playable at High graphics with 57 fps on average when keeping ray tracing off. Or roughly 45 fps with RT on. But since it also supports DLSS 3 with frame generation, I tried turning it on as well and that effectively doubled average fps.
How about other titles?
Cyberpunk 2077 does take a toll on the LOQ 15 if you begin cranking up the settings, although this one also supports DLSS 3 so no problem there.
Lenovo LOQ 15 (2023) – Gameplay
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Control
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
GTA V
Forza Horizon 5
CS: GO
Whereas one of my favorite games, Control, ran at a smooth 56 fps average with both graphics and ray tracing set to High. Other than this, the Lenovo LOQ 15 didn’t break a sweat with titles like Shadow of the Tomb Raider, GTA V, Forza Horizon 5, and the good ol’ CS: GO at High to Ultra settings either.
What about thermals?
And for the most part, the LOQ 15’s thermals manage to keep up just fine too. It did climb up to 44°C in the middle of the keyboard deck after long gaming sessions — which is quite hot — but the WASD area mostly hovered around 40°C. I didn’t find the fan noise from its dual fans that unbearable even under full stress, but you’ll definitely want to put on a headphone if you want absolutely zero distraction when you’re gaming.
Battery
60 Watt-hour Li-Po battery
230W AC power adapter
The battery life on the Lenovo LOQ 15 is pretty much what you’d expect from a gaming laptop. With Advanced Optimus set to “Auto” and the power profile set to “Balanced”, its 60Wh battery lasted me like 3 – 4 hours under my regular office-y chores.
And to fill it up, you get a 230W power brick that can take this thing from 0 – 100% in roughly an hour and a half. Or if you have a compatible USB PD setup, its USB-C port can also accept up to 140W of power.
Lenovo LOQ 15 Review (2023): Conclusions
So wrapping up this Lenovo LOQ 15 review, it’s fair to say that it is one heck of a gaming laptop on a budget that gets a lot of things right. Especially since this combo of the latest Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4060 processors — mixed with a smooth 144Hz G-SYNC ready display — is a great recipe for 1080p gaming. And seeing how most of the competition with a similar setup cost quite a bit more, the LOQ 15 stands out as a solid offering.
Having said that, there are a few turnoffs here that may or may not matter to you. Like its cheap plastic build, that so-so display, and a few other things. But I think these mild turnoffs are something you can live with just fine, considering everything the LOQ 15 offers for the price.
Kick is one of the newly found OEM brands in Nepal. Its first earbuds, the Kick Buds S Pro was quite a smash hit with ANC. And now, its second product, the Kick Buds S Classic, has launched in Nepal. So, in this article, we will discuss the features, availability, and official price of Kick Buds S Classic in Nepal.
Kick Buds S Classic Overview
Design
The Buds S Classic comes in an ellipsoid-shaped case with the company’s logo on the front. For the TWS itself, you get an in-ear design with a long stem. Kick offers this guy in two colors: Black and White. In terms of ingress protection, you get an IPX4 rating onboard.
Audio
The Kick Buds S Classic features a 13mm sound driver (an upgrade from the 10mm on the Kick Buds S Pro) to deliver quality audio and a quad microphone setup for communication. With 30dB of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), it blocks out ambient sound, which is usually not found in earbuds at this price. On top of that, you also get transparency mode.
Connectivity and Battery
For connectivity it comes with Bluetooth v5.3 for connection. A quick 10 minutes of charge can cater up to 150 minutes of music playback. Additionally, the earbuds provide 30 hours of playback support combined with the charging case.
After the success of the Ultima Watch Magic, Ultima has launched the successor to it, the Ultima Watch Magic Pro. This new watch come with Bluetooth calling and various health features. In this article, we will discuss the Ultima Watch Magic Pro, its features, specifications, availability, and price in Nepal.
Ultima Watch Magic Pro Overview:
Design and Display
To begin with, the Ultima Watch Magic Pro sports the same squarish body as its predecessor, with a 1.96-inch TFT full-touch screen (up from 1.83 inches). The watch boasts a fairly sharp 320×386 HD resolution and is likely to offer 500 nits of peak brightness, just like its predecessor. Speaking of the build, it features a Zinc Alloy textured frame, a plastic base, and a silicone strap. Also, in the middle of the right frame, there’s a circular button for navigation. The watch is lightweight and has an IP68 rating, meaning it can handle dust and a quick dunk in water. Plus, it comes in 4 colors i.e., blue, black, pink, and grey to add a lively touch to style.
Health tracking
It is equipped with the Tianyi Hexin HX3605 sensor for data monitoring, including SpO2 and oxygen levels, as well as sleep tracking.
With over 100 sports modes, the watch tracks a range of physical activities, and its smart sports guidance supposedly enables feedback during workouts or physical activities. Additionally, the watch offers professional sports data analysis, providing insights into understanding your exercise routines.
Smart Features
The Magic Pro stands out for its Bluetooth calling feature, thanks to the built-in microphone and speaker. It also includes a dial pad for making calls, shows incoming calls, sync notifications from phone apps, sets reminders, serves as a camera remote, controls music playback, and offers many other functions. Moreover, it comes equipped with an AI voice assistant, allowing it to control various functions with voice commands.
Google’s Fitbit has launched its latest fitness band-the Fitbit Charge 6- with improved measurement accuracy, and Google apps integration among other features. So in this article, let’s get into the features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal of the Fitbit Charge 6 fitness band.
Fitbit Charge 6 Overview
Design and Build
On the design front, the Charge 6 marks the return of the physical side button which Fitbit omitted on the Charge 5. Other than that, and the new colors, there’s not much change here.
The screen is a 1.04” AMOLED panel with AOD (Always On Display) capabilities. Like the previous Fitbit, the Charge 6 comes with a 5ATM water resistance rating for up to 50 meters of depth. The watch is available in Obsidian, Coral, and Porcelain color options with their complementary bands.
Health and Fitness
Fitbit bands have always had reliable heart rate tracking and fitness features. But this time around, the company claims “ the most accurate heart rate tracking in any of (Fitbit’s) trackers”.
This is thanks to the advanced health sensors that, combined with a new machine learning algorithm, give you a super accurate heart rate reading. Heart rate tracking during vigorous activities — like HIIT workouts, spinning, and rowing — ‘is up to 60% more accurate’ than on the Charge 5.
Pair that with compatible gym equipment/app and you can see your heartbeat in real-time. Moreover, you can also take an electrocardiogram (ECG) with the ECG app. Additionally, you also get High or Low heart rating warnings during sessions.
Fitness
The new Fitbit Charge 6 now has over the double amount of sports modes available. The 40+ sports modes include options like HIIT, strength training, and snowboarding. Like other Charge Fitbits, the Charge 6 features built-in GPS so you can leave your smartphone at home and track distances via the band itself.
Wellness Features
Other features on the Charge 6 include sleep tracking, stress tracking, Blood Oxygen saturation (SPO2), Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Breathing Rate, Daily Readiness Score, and more. You also get six months of Fitbit Premium. For those unfamiliar, Fitbit Premium is a subscription-based service offered by Fitbit that provides personalized insights, advanced sleep and stress insights, nutrition inspiration, and more to enhance your fitness journey.
Google App integration
On the Charge 6, you get to see Pixel Watch-like features with built-in Google apps. Like Google Maps for tracking and navigation, and Google Wallet for transactions. Unfortunately Google Assistant and Play Store are still not available so it’s not going to be a Pixel Watch alternative per se but for a fitness band, it’s cool to see such integration.
Oh, and thanks to the native YouTube Music integration, you can now start, stop, and skip over all your favorite songs right from the wrist. Also, a new quality-of-life feature on the band is Zoom+ Magnification which magnifies a part of the screen.
Features: 24/7 heart rate, heart rate zone, workout intensity map, active zone minutes, goal-based exercise, Spotify control, female health, all-day activity tracking, sleep monitoring, skin temp variation, stress monitoring, Google Maps, Google Wallet, YouTube Music control, ECG app, and more.
Fitbit Charge 6 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Fitbit fitness band is available for pre-order for USD 159 on Fitbit’s website. If it makes it here, we expect the Fitbit Charge 6 price in Nepal to be around NPR 24,999.
The next-generation virtual reality headset from Meta, Quest 3, is finally here. If we compare it with Quest 2, a notable upgrade is the higher resolution display. The enhancement in visuals with the implementation of the pancake lenses has made this product significantly powerful and worth the hype. So, let’s get into the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Meta Quest 3 in Nepal.
Meta Quest 3 Overview:
Design
The Quest 3 has a thinner and more comfortable form factor. It’s 40% slimmer than its predecessor, thus, making it easier to use. Coming to the display, it features a 4K+ Infinite LCD Display (2064×2208 pixels per eye), 25PPD, and 1218 PPI that is said to offer 30% more clarity than the previous model.
Additionally, the lenses have been upgraded to the ‘pancake’ style providing users with a wider field of view—110 degrees horizontally and 96 degrees vertically. The device offers refresh rates of 90Hz, with an experimental 120Hz option for smoother experiences, all while maintaining a weight of 515 grams.
Performance
The new Quest 3 is powered by Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset. If we compare it with the old guy Quest 2, it offers more than double the GPU performance. This should result in smoother performance and wonderfully designed detailed graphics providing an amazing gaming experience. It is available in 8GB RAM and 2 configurations of storage; 128 GB and 512 GB.
Thanks to the Meta reality technology for this breakthrough. The headset intuitively recognizes and responds to items in the user’s physical space that go beyond standard mixed reality experiences. Users may interact with both virtual information and the actual environment at the same time because of high-fidelity color Passthrough, machine learning capabilities, and spatial awareness, offering unlimited possibilities for exploration and interaction.
The Touch Plus controllers also get an upgrade of their own. They now come with TruTouch haptics that debuted in the Touch Pro. Basically, it provides improved tactile feedback for a more realistic experience. Unlike the previous ones, the controllers are not equipped with monitoring rings, taking less space and being more natural to the user’s hand.
Out of the box, Quest 3 also supports hand tracking, allowing users to interact with virtual objects using only their hands. This VR headset sounds magical even while writing this article.
Compatibility and Battery
It’s worth mentioning that the Quest 3 is backward compatible with the Quest 2, which gives it access to the Oculus Quest Store‘s existing collection of over 500 games, apps, and experiences.
Likewise, it supports 18W charging, offering an average usage time of up to 2.2 hours, and features Wi-Fi 6E capability.
Meta Quest 3 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Quest 3 is set to launch on October 10th with a starting price of USD 499.99 for the base 128GB storage model and USD 649.99 for the 512GB model. We expect the Meta Quest 3 price in Nepal to be NPR 84,000 for the base variant and NPR 109,000 for the 512GB model, when it arrives here.
Meta Quest 3
Price in the US (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
128GB
USD 499.99
NPR 84,000
512GB
USD 649.99
NPR 109,000
The Quest 3 strives to give high-quality virtual reality and mixed reality experiences to a wide audience, setting a new standard for future headsets with its remarkable specifications and features. Are you excited about its announcement?
Meanwhile, check out our review of Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones.
We’ve been hearing about stuff like an Apple Car or a Tesla Phone every now and then. Similarly, there were rumours that the Chinese automobile manufacturer, NIO, was working on a phone as well. And now, it’s here! So we will discuss the all-new NIO phone in detail, including its features, specifications, expected price in Nepal, and more in this article.
NIO Phone Overview:
Design and Display
The NIO Phone is a very premium-looking device with “the same colour inspiration as NIO models”. It has a dual-texture finish at the back, with its camera island that extends the entire width of the phone having a smooth finish. Whereas the rest of the phone has a leather finish. There is also a special “EXPedition” of the NIO Phone available in classic texture design.
Meanwhile, the device boasts an IP68 rating and proudly places the company logo right at the centre of the back. It is available in numerous colours like Edelweiss White, Yuan Shandai (Black), Star Green, Mirror Empty Powder (Pink), Stratospheric Blue, and Star Grey. The EXPedition is also available in Gold colour.
On the front, it houses a massive 6.81-inch curved OLED screen with a centre-aligned hole-punch camera cutout. Additionally, it is an HDR10+ display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate with LTPO technology. Similarly, this screen is also capable of hitting up to 1,800 nits of peak brightness, while housing a large area ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under it.
Performance
The NIO phone is “premium-looking” in terms of performance as well. It comes with the Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. The base version of the phone, named the “Performance Edition”, houses 12GB RAM and 512GB storage — with the “Signature Edition” taking it up a notch to 1TB storage. Whereas, the EXPedition gets even wilder with a 16GB + 1TB combo.
On the software side, the NIO Phone runs on a custom “SkyUI” skin on top of Android (most likely Android 13). The phone also offers a seamless integration with NIO cars, as expected. It’s got UWB technology, with which certain models of NIO cars automatically unlock whenever you approach it. Without the need for the car key.
You can also unlock your car with the phone’s NFC sensor even when it’s turned off. Furthermore, the NIO Phone can also function as a secondary screen and control for the car. Meanwhile, it also allows the car to function as a gaming station, calling device, and so on.
As for the cameras, there are three of them at the back alongside an equally big flashlight in a square alignment. The flashlight is ring-shaped, whereas, all three cameras are 50MP Sony sensors.
The primary camera uses a Sony IMX707 sensor with OIS, while the NIO Phone’s got an IMX766 sensor for ultrawide shots. Similarly, the periscope telephone camera gets an IMX890 sensor, also with OIS capabilities. The front camera sits behind a hole-punch cutout in the centre, details of which have not been specified by the company.
Battery and the rest
Powering this phone is a massive 5,200mAh battery. It supports 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Which is what NIO’s wireless car charger manages as well. The phone also has reverse charging capabilities.
NIO Phone Specifications:
Design and Build: Smooth textured camera island, leather finish on the rest of the back
Battery: 5,200mAh with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging
Connectivity: Dual SIM dual standby, 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB Type-C
Colour Options: Edelweiss White, Yuan Shandai (Black), Star Green, Mirror Empty Powder (Pink), Stratospheric Blue, Star Grey, Gold (EXPedition)
NIO Phone Price in Nepal and Availability
As for now, the NIO Phone is exclusive to China, with prices starting at CNY 6,499 for the Performance Edition with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. While it’s incredibly unlikely that this phone officially arrive in Nepal, we expect the NIO Phone price in Nepal to start at NPR 148,600 if and when it does.
Muse Wearables has announced the upcoming launch of the Muse Ring One. This smart ring is rumored to include a unique blood pressure measurement feature and a turn wheel interface, setting it apart from other smart rings currently on the market. In this article, we will provide a detailed overview of the Muse Ring One, covering its features, availability, and the expected price in Nepal.
Muse Ring One Overview
Design and Display
The Muse Ring One will feature Grade 2 Titanium and Ceramic (Zirconia), which will probably make it lightweight. The upper layer will feature a coating and diamond polish, while the inner layer will utilize medical-grade epoxy.
It will be available in five different colors: Silver, Black, all-black, gold, and rose gold. With a water resistance rating of up to 100 meters, it should not be opened while bathing or swimming. Additionally, the ring will be offered in nine different sizes to accommodate a wide range of users. Muse also has plans to release a limited edition 18K gold version.
Health Features
Users will be able to use the Muse Ring One to keep track of things like how many steps they’ve taken, how many calories they’ve burned, their activity level (measured by the Strain Index), and even how fit they are with something called Vo2Max.
Additionally, the ring will also monitor health signs such as heart rate variability, SpO2, skin temperature, respiratory rate, and even blood pressure—a feature that can set it apart from other smart rings. The Muse Ring One will also analyze sleep patterns and provide a sleep score.
The ring is rumored to get a new feature; the Turn Wheel Interface which supposedly allows users to switch between workout and payment modes. By turning the ring to the left, you will initiate a workout, while a turn to the right may activate secure payments using NFC payment compatibility.
Battery and Sensors
The watch is reportedly to have up to seven days of battery life. It will come with a smart charging case.
Furthermore, it will feature various sensors including optical PPG, temperature sensors, 6-axis accelerometers, and gyroscopes.
Muse Ring One Price in Nepal and Availability
The global launch of this smart ring is set for September 27th, with the Indian release following on October 25th. The ring is priced at USD 298, and we expect the Muse Ring One price in Nepal to be NPR 45,000.
Smart Ring
Price in the U.S. (Expected)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Muse Ring One
USD 298
NPR 45,000
Meanwhile, watch our video featuring the best TWS earbuds under $100.
Popular laptop manufacturers such as Lenovo, Asus, and HP, all have given us their take on foldable laptops. Now, the South Korean tech giant, LG Electronics, is also taking their shot at this emerging segment. They are coming with LG Gram Fold in the first week of October this year. We will discuss this device, its price in Nepal, specifications, availability, and further in this article.
LG Gram Fold Overview
Design and Display
Design-wise, the LG Gram Fold is identical to other similar offerings with the screen covering most of it. The company has not specified the build material but my guess is, that it uses a metal, probably aluminium. The device comes in a matte black colour with “gram” prominently written on the out. It measures 378 x 280 x 9.40 mm when fully unfolded, whereas it measures 192 x 280 x 19.20 mm without a keyboard, in fold mode. The thing weighs 1.53 kgs altogether, and 1.25 kgs independently.
The display is a 17” foldable OLED with a touchscreen. It boasts a QXGA+ (2,560 x 1,920) resolution, 500 nits of maximum brightness as well as a 99.5% DCI-P3 colour gamut. However, it only offers a static 60Hz refresh rate. When folded LG Gram Fold turns into a 12.3” laptop with 1,920 x 1,280 resolution. We can use it in multiple modes such as fold mode (dual-screen laptop), laptop mode, tablet mode, large screen mode (desktop), and book mode.
Performance
In terms of performance, it relies on the Intel Core i5-1335U processor with 10 (2P + 8E) cores, 12 threads, and a 12 MB L3 cache. Furthermore, the P cores can reach a maximum clock speed of 1.3 GHz. Whereas the P cores can hit 4.6 GHz. In terms of GPU, the LG Gram Fold gets an integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics.
Moreover, it also gets 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM coupled with 512 GB M.2 NVme SSD storage. While it may be true, the expandability of the memory and storage is not known as of now. LG Gram Fold comes together with the Windows 11 Home (64-bit) operating system.
The LG Gram Fold is powered by a 72Wh lithium-ion battery that can be charged with a 65W AC charger. It has three USB Type-C ports, two of which are USB 4.0 Gen 3 (one with Power Delivery and Thunderbolt 4 support). One of the ports is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 with power delivery support.
It has WiFi 6 AX211 and Bluetooth v5.1 for further connectivity. It also has Pivot stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, made of three 1.5W units. LG Gram Fold features an FHD IR Webcam with facial recognition support. In terms of input devices, LG has its proprietary full-size Bluetooth keyboard with 80 keys and a touchpad.
LG Gram Fold Specifications
Dimensions:
Folded: 192.00 x 280.00 x 19.20 mm
Unfolded: 378.00 x 280.00 x 9.40 mm
Weight: 1.25 kg (without keyboard), 1.53 kg (with keyboard)
Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U (Up to 4.6 GHz on P core, 12MB L3 cache, 10 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics: Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM: 16GB LPDDR5-6000 MHz (onboard)
Storage: 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD
Operating System: Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Webcam: FHD IR Camera
Audio: Triple 1.5W Pivot Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos support
Keyboard: Wireless, full-size, detachable keyboard with 80 keys and a touchpad
Ports: 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C (1x with Power Delivery and Thunderbolt 4 support), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with Power Delivery support
Connectivity: Intel WiFi 6 AX211 (WiFi 6E, 2×2, BT Combo) and Bluetooth v5.1
Battery: 72Wh Lithium-ion
Charger: 65W
Colours: Matte Black
LG Gram Fold Price in Nepal and Availability
The new foldable laptop from LG is going live in October. Its regular price is set at KRW 4.99 million in South Korea. However, the first 200 buyers can receive a hefty KRW 1 million discount and multiple freebies. If it ever makes its way here, we expect the LG Gram Fold Price in Nepal to be around NPR 593,000.
LG Gram Fold
Price in South Korea (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
16 GB/512 GB
KRW 4,990,000
NPR 593,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of Lenovo Thinkbook 13s
Xiaomi has finally made a comeback to the Wear OS family via the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro. In this article, we will discuss the rumors about the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, its features, specifications, availability, and expected price in Nepal.
Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro Overview:
Design and Display
The Watch 2 Pro closely resembles the Watch S2 in terms of design. The build here is stainless steel with a rotating crown on the side. Available in two color options: Black and Silver, the former one comes with a black Fluororubber strap while the latter gets a brown leather strap. Like most modern watches, it is rated for 5ATM water resistance.
On the display side, the smartwatch sports a 1.43-inch AMOLED panel, supporting a resolution of 466×466 pixels with a pixel density of 326ppi.
A return to the Wear OS
The key USP of the Watch 2 Pro is the Wear OS. Xiaomi has finally made a return to the mainstream smartwatch software. That means, the wearable gets access to Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Wallet, and other supported apps. Besides that, there is still MIUI skin on top, leaving some typical Xiaomi presence.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro gets a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 processor. In terms of memory, it comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
In terms of health and workout features, it includes options such as 150 sports modes, ECG monitoring, heart rate tracking, body temperature monitoring, and sleep tracking. There is also a ‘Pebble Mode’ that even lets you attach the unit to a shoe buckle, for posture detection when running.
The smartwatch is powered by a 495mAh battery, providing a total battery life of 65 hours in Bluetooth mode. Well, there is also an LTE version of the watch that supports eSIM. Other connectivity options include WiFi 5, dual-band GPS, and Bluetooth 5.2.
Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
In Europe, the WiFi and LTE versions of the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro retail at EUR 269 and EUR 329 respectively. We expect the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro price in Nepal to start from NPR 57,999 if and when it launches here.
Speaking of the build, it features a Zinc Alloy textured frame, a plastic base, and a silicone strap. Also, in the middle of the right frame, there’s a circular button for navigation. The watch is lightweight and has an IP68 rating, meaning it can handle dust and a quick dunk in water. Plus, it comes in 4 colors i.e., blue, black, pink, and grey to add a lively touch to style.
