Alienware, a subsidiary of Dell, has launched a ridonkulous 500Hz gaming monitor. The new Alienware AW2524H is a 24.5-inch Full HD gaming monitor with a 500Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA G-SYNC support, and so much more. So let’s discuss more on the features, specs, expected price in Nepal, and availability of Alienware AW2524H 500Hz IPS gaming monitor.
Alienware AW2524H 500Hz Gaming Monitor Overview:
Display
The main highlight of this monitor is obviously its 500Hz refresh rate. To be clear, its native refresh rate is 480Hz but you can overclock it to 500Hz for an even smoother experience. Provided that the difference is noticeable in the first place. Likewise, this 24.5-inch display is capped at Full HD (1080p) resolution due to the bandwidth limitations of such a high refresh rate.
And complementing the 500Hz refresh rate is a speedy 0.5ms GtG (minimum) response time. This monitor is also NVIDIA G-SYNC certified to make sure you don’t come across ghosting, screen tearing, stuttering, or other similar kinds of issues. And of course, it also has an anti-glare coating.
Moreover, the Alienware AW2524H uses an IPS (In-plane switching) panel with VESA DisplayHDR 400 for better viewing angles and brighter colors as compared to traditional TN panels. Alienware says this gaming monitor has 178° vertical and 178° horizontal viewing angles, while it covers 99% sRGB gamut, has a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and 400 nits of brightness. It also has a TÜV-certified hardware solution for blue light reduction.
Ports and Connectivity
Moving on, the Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor has a decent port selection too. There are two standard 3.5mm audio jacks (audio-in & audio-out) and four USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) USB-A ports. Then there’s a DisplayPort 1.4 connector and two HDMI 2.1 ports. To note, the HDMI connection is limited to 240Hz only.
On the other hand, this monitor also supports NVIDIA’s “Reflex Analyzer” technology. And to make the most out of it, you’ll need to plug in a compatible mouse into the monitor’s latency port. It will then measure the end-to-end system latency and optimize response time accordingly for the best experience.
In terms of design, this Alienware monitor has fairly thin bezels on all sides—except for the chin. It supports height (110mm), pivot, rotation (40°), and tilt adjustment. You can also wall mount it using a VESA mount adapter. The back of the monitor has customizable RGB lighting, while it has a retractable headset hanger built-in as well.
Alienware AW2524H 500Hz Gaming Monitor Price in Nepal & Availability
Alienware’s 500Hz gaming monitor will be available from March 21 in North America for USD 829.99. We can expect the Alienware AW2524H 500Hz gaming monitor price in Nepal to be NPR 130,000 if and when it launches here.
Dell has upgraded its flagship Ultrabooks, the XPS 15 and 17, with the latest 13th-gen Intel CPUs and NVIDIA’s RTX 40 series GPUs. Let’s take a look at the full specifications, expected price in Nepal and availability of Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 2023.
Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 (2023) Overview:
Design and Display
Seeing these are Dell’s flagship Ultrabooks, the 2023 lineup of XPS laptops brings a premium build quality. This includes CNC-machined aluminum chassis alongside an aerospace-inspired carbon fiber palm rest.
As for the display, the XPS 15 features a 15.6″ 16:10 screen in either FHD or 3.5K resolution, while there is an OLED option too. Dell says this display boasts an impressive 92.9% screen-to-body ratio thanks to the minimal bezels on all four sides.
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XPS 15 (2023)
XPS 17 (2023)
Moving on, Dell XPS 17 gets a bigger 17″ display—but with all the bells and whistles of the XPS 15. Including a tall 16:10 aspect ratio, FHD/4K resolution, Gorilla Glass 6 protection, and an OLED touchscreen option. The XPS 17 also has an impressive 100% AdobeRGB color gamut and a 93.7% screen-to-body ratio.
As aforementioned, the new XPS 15 and XPS 17 are powered by Intel’s new 13th-generation “Raptor Lake” processors. Its base variant comes with a Core i5-13500H (12 cores / 16 threads), whereas you can even get it with a Core i9-13900H (14 cores / 20 threads) CPU. For those interested in other Dell laptop options available in Nepal, be sure to check out our Dell Laptops Price In Nepal 2023 page.
Similarly, graphics options for the XPS 15 include Intel’s Arc A370M or up to NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 GPU. The XPS 17 skips Intel graphics entirely and maxes out to an RTX 4080 instead. And cooling it all is a dual fan system, whereas you can customize these laptops’ performance via the “Dell Performance” app.
In terms of memory, you can choose between 8GB to 64GB DDR5 RAM (4800 MHz) and 512GB to 8TB NVMe SSD storage. The new XPS 15 and XPS 17 support Windows Hello login via fingerprint or facial recognition. You’ll find a regular 720p HD camera and dual-array microphones on these Ultrabooks.
Other specs
Dell XPS 15 is fueled by an 86Wh battery while the bigger XPS 17 gets a bigger 97Wh battery instead. For charging, they both ship with a 130W USB-C power adapter. Both these Dell laptops have a large glass touchpad and a regular edge-to-edge chiclet backlit keyboard. Audio-wise, you get a quad-speaker setup with Waves NX 3D audio support.
Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 (2023) Specifications:
XPS 15
XPS 17
Dimensions
13.57 x 9.06 x 0.71″
14.74 x 9.76 x 0.77″
Weight
1.86 kg (FHD+)
1.92 kg (OLED)
2.31 kg (FHD+)
2.44 kg (OLED)
Display
15.6″ (touchscreen optional)
17″ (touchscreen optional)
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (FHD+)
3456 x 2160 (3.5K)
1920 x 1200 (FHD+)
3840 x 2400 (4K)
Keyboard
Backlit chiclet
CPU
13th Gen Intel Core i5-13500H / i7-13700H / i9-13900H
GPU
Intel Arc A370M 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6
RAM
Up to 64GB DDR5-4800
SSD
Up to 8TB PCIe SSD
OS
Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro
Audio
2x 2.5W woofers, 2x 1.5W tweeters (Waves NX 3D Audio)
Security
Windows Hello-compliant fingerprint reader
Windows Hello camera
Windows Hello-compliant fingerprint reader
Windows Hello camera
Battery
86 Wh (130W USB-C adapter)
97 Wh (130W USB-C adapter)
Connectivity
Intel Killer WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
1x SD card slot
1x 3.5mm Headphone jack
4x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
1x SD card slot
1x 3.5mm Headphone jack
Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 (2023) Price in Nepal and Availability
As for price, Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 (2023) cost USD 2,399 and USD 2,999, respectively for the Core i9 variants with RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. We expect the price of Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 (2023) in Nepal to start at NPR 379,999 and NPR 470,999 when they launch here shortly.
Sony is a well-renowned brand in the TV industry. While the company didn’t announce any new TVs at CES 2023, it has now. There are four new Sony Bravia XR TVs to look forward to this year: X95L Mini LED, A95L QD-OLED, A80L OLED, and X90L full array LED TV. Let’s know more about them along with their price and availability.
Sony Bravia XR TV 2023 Overview:
You can get Sony’s new TVs in different sizes, ranging from 55 to 98 inches, where all of them are capable of 4K gaming at 120Hz. Sony says it has reduced the use of plastic by 60% and switched to an aluminum finish in all of this year’s models. These TVs run on Google TV OS. Sony still gives two HDMI 2.1 and two HDMI 2.0 ports on these TVs.
Bravia XR X95L Mini LED TV
Let’s start with Bravia XR X95L Mini LED. This TV consists of thousands of Mini LEDs which are controlled by the XR Backlight Master Drive and XR Triluminos Pro technologies for accurate colors and an immersive viewing experience.
Sony Bravia XR X95L Mini LED TV
This 2023 model also comes with up to 60% more local dimming zones and 30% higher peak brightness compared to its predecessor. As for audio, there are Acoustic Multi-Audio, Dolby Atmos support, and frame tweeters with traditional TV speakers. It is available in three sizes: 65, 75, and 85 inches.
Bravia XR X90L LED TV
Moving on, the Bravia XR X90L is a 4K HDR full array LED TV with up to 130% more brightness compared to the previous model, X90K. Sony’s XR Contrast Booster and XR Triluminos Pro technologies further enhance your viewing experience by controlling contrast and color reproduction. You can find this TV in five sizes—55, 65, 75, 85, and 98 inches—and it has the same audio setup as the X95L.
Sony Bravia XR X90L Full Array LED TV
Bravia XR A95L QD-OLED TV
Here, the Bravia XR A95L is a QD-OLED TV, now backed by Sony’s XR Triluminos Max technology. It comes in either 55, 65, or 77-inch options and the company says the A95L can deliver 200% brighter color performance than last year’s A95K. It has Acoustic Surface Audio+, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X support for immersive audio with actuators that vibrate to produce sound from the entire screen.
Bravia XR A80L OLED TV
Finally, the Bravia XR A80L OLED TV is 10% brighter compared to its predecessor (A80K). This TV boasts XR OLED Contrast Pro and XR Triluminos Pro for enhanced colors, deeper blacks, and such. It has a similar sound setup as the A95L QD-OLED TV. In terms of sizes, the Sony A80L will be available in 55, 65, 77, and 83 inches.
Sony Bravia XR TV 2023 New Features:
Cognitive Processor XR
All the TVs in this lineup come with Cognitive Processor XR with XR Clear Image which reduces noise and motion blur for a better video experience. Furthermore, it enables better backlight control for increased local dimming zones, brightness, and decreased blooming.
Immersive theater-like sound experience
Then there’s Acoustic Center Sync which synchronizes the TV’s audio system with the center channel of a compatible Sony soundbar. For a more immersive experience, you can use Sony soundbars with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.
Gamers can now take their gaming experience to next level with Sony’s Bravia XR 2023 lineup. They all feature Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode, for optimized picture quality while gaming and streaming. And like always, you can also access the easy-to-use “Game Menu” to tailor different settings to your preferences. Such as turning VRR or Motion Blur Reduction on or off.
Sony Bravia XR A95L QD-OLED
Bravia XR 2023 TVs also give users the ability to customize the size of the screen according to their preference with the “Screen Size” feature. The A95L even features something called “Multi-View”, where users can enjoy gaming side-by-side while watching their favorite show.
Bravia XR Eco Dashboard
Sony has furthered its commitment to environmental protection with its latest TVs. All of the new TVs feature an eco-dashboard that allows users to easily customize energy-saving settings.
Sony Bravia XR A80L OLED TV
Bravia Core
Bravia Core is a new pre-installed movie app where you can watch the latest releases and popular classics. It calibrates movies automatically to the optimal picture settings including IMAX Enhanced mode for a cinematic experience at home. This is a paid app, but you do get up to 24 months of unlimited streaming and up to 15 movie credits with the new Bravia XR TVs for free.
Crunchyroll remote button and Bravia CAM
The new Sony Bravia XR TVs also get an updated remote, which now consists of a dedicated button for Crunchyroll. In case you’re unaware, Crunchyroll is primarily an OTT platform for anime, which Sony acquired back in 2021.
Moving on, these new TVs also work with Bravia CAM. It’s an add-on accessory with a camera and microphones, which adjusts the TV’s picture and sound settings based on where you’re sitting in a room. You can also make video calls with this thing.
Sony Bravia XR TV 2023 Price and Availability:
According to Sony, retail availability and pricing info of the new Bravia XR TVs will be announced later in 2023.
In this review, I’ll be talking about my experience with the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. So it’s been about a month since I started using both the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the smaller and more affordable S23 Plus. I will have my S23 Plus review up very soon, but let’s talk about the S23 Ultra today.
If you remember, I was a big fan of last year’s S22 Ultra. I think it was the best Android phone out there. But if I’m being honest, it still didn’t compare to my daily driver, the iPhone 14 Pro. There were a lot of areas where the iPhone just… outperformed the S22 Ultra. And it seems like I wasn’t the only one who felt that way because the S22 series didn’t sell as well as Samsung had hoped.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specifications:
Body: 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9mm, 233 grams, IP68 rated, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Aluminum frame, S-pen support
Samsung missed its sales goal of 30 million units, which is pretty significant. In contrast, the iPhone 14 Pro series hit that same goal just three months after its launch. But this year, with the S23 Ultra, I like what Samsung has done! They have kept the design almost identical to last year’s S22 Ultra, which in my opinion gives Samsung its own unique identity.
Left: S23 Ultra | Right: S22 Ultra
In the past, they used to switch up the design every other year, but this new approach allows them to concentrate on what really matters – which is improving the hardware and providing an even better software experience. And you know what? They absolutely nailed it with the S23 Ultra.
Battery
5000mAh battery
45W wired, 15W wireless charging
The first thing I have found they improved greatly here is the battery life. When it comes to flagships, iPhones always have the best backup. But with the S23 Ultra, I am getting even better results.
On heavy usage with mobile data turned on all the time, I am constantly getting 7 to 8 hours of screen time, which reflects to like a full day of use with around 10-15% charge left before I go to sleep. The overnight or idle battery drain is also very minimal here, so that’s fantastic.
Plus, a 45W charger can fill up the S23 Ultra faster than the iPhone or Pixel, reaching 70% in just 30 minutes and a full charge in an hour. So, I’m really satisfied with the battery life I’m getting from this phone, and there are likely several reasons for that.
Yes, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and better software optimization certainly help. But the main reason is that Samsung is using a more energy-efficient display panel this time around, which consumes less power at higher brightness levels.
Display
6.8-inches WQHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
120Hz refresh rate LTPO 2.0, HDR 10+
1750nits brightness, Vision Booster
Likewise, the core quality of the display is another aspect I always love about Samsung’s flagships and the S23 Ultra continues to impress me. If you go by specs, it’s similar to what the S22 Ultra had – it still is an 8-bit panel with 1750 nits of peak brightness and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, which doesn’t sound very impressive considering what Chinese brands are offering these days.
But let me assure you, this is the best display you can find on a smartphone right now, even better than the iPhone 14 Pro. Maybe the iPhone 14 Pro gets slightly brighter when using the phone in direct sunlight, but when it comes to watching videos on Netflix or vertical videos on TikTok, I find the experience on the S23 Ultra to be better.
Similarly, I have been using it in the default “Vivid” picture mode, which is not the most color accurate but it does provide a lively and engaging visual experience, which you will surely fall in love with.
No Dolby Vision!
Talking about that, Samsung phones sadly continue to miss out on Dolby Vision playback in favor of the open-source HDR10+ standard. So, whenever I am watching Dolby vision videos on OTT platforms, I find that level of highlights and contrast levels missing here over phones that support Dolby vision.
Audio and Haptics
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
No 3.5mm headphone jack
However, you do get Dolby Atmos audio support on the S23 Ultra. And the way Samsung has tuned its audio here is quite different from what you get on the iPhone. For example, the S23 Ultra has a spacious sound output and noticeably richer bass. Whereas the iPhone 14 Pro lets you enjoy the mids and high frequencies much better.
Another thing I got to mention is, I am having a very good time interacting with the phone – all thanks to its great haptics, fantastic touch responsiveness, and curves that almost look like they’re flat.
But I think Samsung could’ve done a better job with these buttons. They don’t feel that premium and the feedback is not the most satisfying either. Other than that, its build quality is rock solid with the latest Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the back and the front of the phone, alongside the armored aluminum frames.
Design
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9mm, 233 grams
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, Aluminum frames
IP68 dust and water resistance
And although this is a pretty huge phone, the weight distribution here is right on point. This might seem like nothing but with smartphone makers opting for bigger and bigger camera sensors, it’s quite difficult to achieve this level of ergonomics.
I just started testing the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which has a big 1-inch camera sensor, and because of that, the weight is not distributed properly here. It just feels a little too heavy and unergonomic! Same thing with the OnePlus 11, which is a bit bottom-heavy.
Snapdragon for Galaxy
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)
Let’s now get to the performance, which has traditionally been an area where iPhones dominantly excel over Android phones. On top of that, Samsung’s flagships have always faced criticism due to the use of different processors in different regions. And on last year’s S22 series, both the Exynos 2200 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 were big disappointments.
But things finally look promising for Samsung this year. That’s because the company has teamed up with Qualcomm to launch a slightly higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is exclusive to the S23 lineup.
Gaming
If you are not aware, the new 8 Gen 2 is made by TSMC, the same semiconductor manufacturing company that makes Apple’s chipset. So, the “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy” as Samsung likes to call it, goes toe-to-toe with Apple’s A16 Bionic and even outperforms it in the graphics department.
Needless to say, I am very satisfied with the performance of the S23 Ultra overall. On top of that, you also get a large vapor cooling system this time, which offers much better thermals. Last year’s S22 Ultra had heating issues when charging the phone or when playing games for around 30 minutes or something. But that’s no longer a problem with the S23 Ultra.
Here, you get a slightly cooler temperature on the S23 Ultra compared to other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones. The surface temperature never reaches beyond 40 degrees, even while playing fairly unoptimized and heavy games like Genshin Impact.
Samsung has also brought an interesting feature called “Bypass charging”, which gamers will definitely like. When enabled, it lets the phone power up directly from the charger without charging the battery. Doing this generates less heat, thereby leading to improved thermals, better-sustained performance, and eventually better battery health as well.
What about the cameras? Here too, Samsung has done its homework and made improvements over the already-excellent S22 Ultra.
S22 Ultra vs S23 Ultra
I compared the S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra’s images and found that both of them bring similar color science and dynamic range.
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But with that higher-res 200MP sensor, the S23 Ultra manages slightly better details, lesser noise, and better sharpness – both during daytime as well as in low light conditions. The S23 Ultra also maintains better highlights in images with lots of whites, like in the flower image.
It also does slightly better with selfies, ultra-wide, 3X, and 10X shots. But don’t get me wrong, last year’s S22 Ultra is still a pretty capable camera phone in its own right and you won’t notice that many differences unless you’re nitpicking.
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Portraits
In fact, in most portraits I clicked, I actually like the way S22 Ultra maintains the subject’s skin tone. But I’m pretty sure that’s something Samsung will improve with future updates on the S23 Ultra.
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The reason why I am confident about Samsung improving its cameras is that if you remember, the S22 Ultra went through the same phase, and after 4-5 updates, its cameras drastically improved—especially in terms of portraits. So far, I have only received one update on the S23 Ultra, and that has already improved the low-light portrait shots.
iPhone vs Samsung
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Now, you might also be wondering how the S23 Ultra stacks up with the iPhone 14 Pro, right? And I am happy to report to you that this time, Samsung is neck-and-neck in most scenarios.
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It’s like 50% of the time you might like iPhone’s images because of punchier contrast and that classic warm temperature, but the rest of the time you will like the overall pleasant and brighter shots from the S23 Ultra.
Lowlight
The S23 Ultra also seems more competent in low-light and indoor portraits. Just look at the images, Samsung is clearly doing a better job here. The photo of a stupa also looks much better from the S23 Ultra.
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However, sometimes—especially with night mode on—Samsung has too much over-processing going on, which I hope gets fixed pretty soon.
Telephoto
Overall, the S23 Ultra’s cameras are just outstanding. Let’s not forget that 10X periscope lens which allows you to do up to 100X zoom, take a photo of the moon, and whatnot, which is simply not possible on an iPhone or any other Android phone right now.
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Videos
However, the videography aspect is still one thing where Samsung is marginally behind the iPhone 14 Pro. Samsung says it has doubled the OIS offset area on the S23 Ultra, but for me, the iPhone still does stabilization, noise reduction, and exposure management better than Samsung. Plus, the S23 Ultra’s selfie video is a bit narrow and I always have to stretch a bit to get a good FOV while shooting a video.
So, video is one area I really hope Samsung engineers figure out a way to be more competitive and more reliable next year. Oh, and one more thing which is still not on iPhone’s level is the shutter lag. Samsung’s “Camera Assistant” app definitely improves things by quite a bit but I’d say there’s still room for improvement.
That being said, I have to applaud Samsung for bringing a true 8K 30 fps recording this time. Both the field of view and stabilization is much better here compared to the S22 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: Conclusion
I guess it’s time to conclude this review of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. As an iPhone user for the past 2-3 years, there are basically 4 reasons why my primary phone has always been an iPhone:
Excellent battery life
Great cameras – both for photos and videos
Reliable experience
Years of updates
But if you look at this phone, the S23 Ultra, it matches the iPhone 14 Pro Max in every aspect. Maybe not in terms of videos, but it outperforms in other things like photos, and zoom shots, and on top of all this, you also get some extras like this S-pen. And damn… it works really well!
Plus, Samsung’s One UI is also something that has grown over the years to become the best Android skin out there. Samsung has even set a standard with 4 years of OS and 5 years of security updates on its flagships and aims to bring software updates even faster in the future too.
So this time, I genuinely feel that the S23 Ultra is a great alternative to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. And I am really happy to see these two heavyweights competing again! In the past couple of years, iPhones have almost been close to a monopoly and that’s never good for the consumer. However, with the S23 Ultra, Samsung has made an excellent comeback!
Check out our video review of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: Pros and Cons
Pros:
Unmatched camera experience
Uncompromised performance
First-class display
Premium build quality
Excellent battery life
Cons:
Videography is still not on par with iPhone 14 Pro Max
BoAt has launched a new smartphone in Nepal, the Wave Lite. It is a budget-centric smartwatch with features such as heart-rate monitoring and sports mode. So, without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and boAt Wave Lite price in Nepal.
BoAt Wave Lite Overview:
Design and Display
Kicking off with the design, the Wave Lite comes in a square-shaped dial and has a lightweight design measuring 44 grams. On the left side, there is a rotating crown that you can use to navigate through the UI. Likewise, the bottom side houses sensors to keep track of health metrics.
The smartwatch also bags an IP68 rating for those sweaty workout sessions, and even swimming for instance.
On the front, the Wave Lite sports a 1.69-inch HD display. This flat screen offers a 160-degree angle of view and a 70 percent RGB color gamut for better colors. There’s also 550 nits of peak brightness, so outdoor viewing shouldn’t be an issue here.
Features
Like every other smartwatch, the Wave Lite consists of a bunch of health tracking features such as 24/7 heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), and sleep monitoring. There are 10 distinctive sports modes like Running, Walking, Cycling, and Football, to name a few.
Moving on, the watch can also display notifications from social media, calls, texts, and sedimentary reminders as well. It can also be integrated with Google Fit and Apple Health apps. Likewise, Wave Lite also has music playback and camera remote functions.
The wearable relies on Bluetooth 5.0 technology and connects through the boAt Wearable app. As for the customizations, boAt has provided 100 watch faces on the smartwatch. The 240mAh battery is said to offer a 7 days battery backup and it takes 2.5 hours for a full charge. And the brand is also providing one year warranty on the product.
The wait is finally over—the 13th Gen Intel gaming laptops have now arrived in Nepal. Thailand-based OEM brand, Level51 has launched its latest flagship series, Xavia, with the latest gaming components from Intel and NVIDIA. So, let’s quickly get into the specifications, features, official price, and availability of the Level51 Xavia in Nepal.
Level51 Xavia Overview:
13th Gen Intel + NVIDIA RTX 40-series
The main strength of Level51 Xavia has always been the performance, and the new Xavia is no different. It packs the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H, a 14-core gaming CPU with 6 Performance and 8 Efficient cores. The CPU has a base power of 45W, but the Xavia allows 55W continuous with up to 125W of peak performance.
There is no compromise on the graphics side, either. Here, Level51 Xavia brings the latest NVIDIA RTX 4000 series GPUs. The base variant has the RTX 4060 GPU, whereas there is an RTX 4070 option for users who crave more power. Both GPUs are configured at 140W TGP— the highest they can go.
SystemX and Thermals
The Xavia also comes pre-installed with Level51’s SystemX software. This allows users to tweak their laptop, including the gaming performance and color profile. You can choose between the pre-defined performance modes or get into the nitty gritty of overclocking and undervolting the CPU and GPU. The software also lets you control the RGB lighting and fan speed.
Talking about thermals, all the configurations come with new vapor chamber cooling and liquid metal from Cool Laboratory.
Moving on, Level51 Xavia brings the first batch of Crucial DDR5 5600MHz memory along with PCIe Gen 4 SSD. By default, Level51 Xavia ships with 16GB of Crucial RAM and Samsung 980 500GB SSD. Alternatively, you can opt for Samsung 980 Pro / 990 Pro SSDs. The laptop supports up to 64GB of RAM and 4TB of storage in RAID 0 configuration.
Design and Display
Level51 Xavia sports a 16” WQXGA IPS display that refreshes at 240Hz. It is a QHD+ screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 105.6% sRGB coverage. While this should suffice for most users, gamers can opt for a higher 300Hz screen. Likewise, there is also a 4K 120Hz option for content creators. All displays come color calibrated from the factory. Users can also access the company’s cloud-based color profile through the SystemX software.
The laptop has a metal alloy chassis with an all-black finish. It measures 19.9mm in thickness and has a starting weight of 2.7 kg.
Rest of the Specs
Level51 Xavia gets its power from a 73Wh battery and ships with a 230W poweradapter. The laptop has a rich selection of ports which include four USB ports, one HDMI, one Gigabit LAN, one microSD card reader, and separate ports for headphones and mics.
Other notable features include a full-size RGB tactile keyboard, Windows Precision Glass trackpad, dual speakers with Sound Blaster Studio Pro tuning, and Windows Hello authentication.
Level51 Xavia Specifications:
Design&Build: Metal alloy build, 19.9 x 359.5 x 273-mm, , 2.7 kg
Audio: Dual speakers with Sound Blaster Studio Pro
Battery: 73 Watt-hours battery
PowerSupply: 230W AC power adapter
Connectivity: Intel AX211 WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Level51 Warranty and After-Sales Support
Level51 offers a 2-year warranty on each purchase of the Xavia gaming laptop. The RAM and SSD are subject to a 5-year warranty. Moreover, the company provides the following free lifetime services:
Dusting/Cleaning
Repasting Thermal Compound
Changing Heat Conducting Agent
Screen Color Calibration
Free Labor cost for replacing/upgrading parts
7-days a week customer support through social media
Level51 Xavia Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of Level51 Xavia starts at Rs. 265,000 for the RTX 4060 variant. Likewise, the RTX 4070 configuration costs higher at Rs. 315,000. However, the first 10 customers can get Rs. 15,000 discount.
Amazfit launched the GTR 2e and GTS 2e smartwatches back in January. And they have finally made their way into Nepal. Both devices come as a cheaper alternative to the GTR 2 and GTS 2 which are already available in Nepal. For the most part, they offer near-identical features to their expensive cousins. However, for a price cut, Amazfit has had to cut down some features too. Allow me to discuss the Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e smartwatch along with their respective price in Nepal.
Amazfit GTR 2e Overview:
Similar to the GTR 2, the 2e has a round dial as well. It comes with a 2.5D curved surface borderless design. You get two buttons on the side of the 1.39″ AMOLED display. Furthermore, the screen has tempered glass protection and an anti-fingerprint coating.
The GTR 2e is available only in a single Sport version. Thus, you get a titanium alloy case only and not the stainless steel one. However, it still comes with a 5ATM waterproof rating.
Coming from the Amazfit GTR 2, one of the main features that have been dropped in the GTR 2e is the speaker. As a result, you won’t be able to make calls over Bluetooth and the built-in music player feature is not there either. Moreover, there is no WiFi connectivity support too.
Other than that, the core features remain pretty much the same. You get notification support for Android and iOS, watch faces, and music playback control. For fitness tracking, it uses the same BioTracker 2 optical sensor. It helps to measure heart rate and SpO2.
Similarly, the built-in GPS and GLONASS help track outdoor activities like running, swimming, and so on. In terms of fitness tracking, it has 90 built-in sport modes with smart recognition. A new feature on this one is the temperature monitoring system. It shows you the graph of your temperature readings along with your current ambient temperature.
Under the hood, it has the same 471mAh battery. However, with features cut-out, the battery backup should be more. Amazfit claims that you can get 24 days in typical usage. That is a bold claim so we’ll have to try it out to see what it offers in reality. The charging time is rated at 2.5 hours to get from 0 to 100%.
Sports Mode: 90 (smart recognition for 6 sports mode)
Health Tracking: 24-hour heart rate, SpO2, PAI, Sleep Monitoring
Amazfit GTS 2e Overview:
Moving on, GTS 2e comes with a rectangular dial and a single button on the side. However, it too has a 2.5D curved surface borderless design, tempered glass protection alongside an anti-fingerprint coating. Its 1.65″ AMOLED screen has a 341 PPI pixel density and a resolution of 384 x 442 pixels.
Likewise, the Amazfit GTS 2e an aluminum alloy body with a plastic matte bottom case. Furthermore, like the GTS 2, this one too is 5ATM water-resistant. Overall, its design gives out a bit of Apple Watch vibes and is elegant to look at.
GTS 2e uses the same BioTracker 2 sensor that we talked about in the GTR 2e. It helps you track your heart rate and SpO2 levels. Furthermore, it offers similar features such as a PAI health assessment system, sleep quality tracking, and stress monitoring.
Unlike the GTS 2, this one has a temperature sensor. You also get 90 built-in sports modes, an offline voice assistant, and call notifications. However, the Amazfit GTS 2e lacks a speaker so you’ll not be able to make calls.
This smartwatch has a 246mAh battery inside. It is rated to last 14 days with typical use, 24 days with basic use, and 7 days with heavy use. And it takes about 2 hours to completely charge the device.
Sports Mode: 90 (smart recognition for 6 sports mode)
Health Tracking: 24 heart rate, SpO2, PAI, Sleep Monitoring
Amazfit GTR 2e, GTS 2e Price in Nepal
The price of both the Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e smartwatch in Nepal was Rs. 15,499. Recently, the GTS one has dropped to Rs. 12,999. You can buy them in Nepal from Hukut Store.
ZTE has unveiled its first AR (Augmented Reality) glass under the Nubia branding at MWC 2023, alongside the Nubia Pad 3D tablet. The Nubia Neovision glass comes with some impressive features like a Micro-OLED screen, myopic correction, and more. Let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of ZTE Nubia Neovison AR glass in Nepal.
ZTE Nubia Neovision AR Glass Overview:
The first AI glass from ZTE is built on a Smart Choice model of TQSKY, an XR startup based in China. For a quick note, XR stands for Extended Reality which includes Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality. It provides an immersive human-to-PC screen interface with a mix of the aforementioned technologies.
Micro OLED Screen
But the Neovision is an AR (Augmented Reality) Glass with a micro OLED screen and a PPI of 3500. You can project the images directly from your phone onto a virtual 120-inch screen in 1920×1080 resolution. It is compatible with tablets, laptops, game consoles (XBOX, PS5, Switch), and drones, says ZTE. The display has 1800 nits of brightness and offers a field of view of 43 degrees.
Moreover, the display screen is integrated through multi-layer lenses which will allow users to view content without obstructing their line of sight. And the eyewear is also TÜVRheinland certified for Flicker Free & Low Blue Light technology. You can turn this into a personal mobile theatre, mobile gaming center, or office space, as per ZTE.
Hi-Res Audio Certified Speakers
Moving along, the AR glass from Nubia equips dual omnidirectional speakers. It’s Hi-Res Audio-certified and comes infused with a cyclonic sound tank for reducing mechanical reverberation. Likewise, the speaker boasts a sampling rate of more than 44.1kHz and a bit depth of more than 16 bits. ZTE claims an immersive experience with lossless audio quality here.
The eyewear is pretty lightweight at 79g. What’s more interesting is that it also supports myopic correction from 0-500 degrees. Hence, users with nearsightedness can adjust the screen as per their lens power.
ZTE Nubia Neovision AR Glass Specifications:
Design: Lightweight design, 79g
Display: Micro-OLED screen, 120″ AR screen, 1080p HD resolution, 1800nits peak brightness, 43 degrees FOV
Myopic Adjustments: Yes, 0-500°
Speakers: Dual omnidirectional speakers with a cyclonic sound tank
Compatibility: Smartphones, game consoles, drones
ZTE Nubia Neovision AR Glass Price in Nepal
As of now, ZTE is yet to reveal the price of the AR glass. We’ll update the article with the expected ZTE Nubia Neovision AR Glass price in Nepal as and when the details go official.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the HiFuture EY+ Glasses.
Recently HP has been popular among budget gamers with the Victus 15. The brand now looks to carry the success over to the traditional notebook segment. It has just launched a budget laptop with 12th Gen Intel CPUs. So, let’s get into the specs, features, price, and availability of HP Laptop 14s in Nepal.
HP Laptop 14s Overview:
Design and Display
Let’s start with the design. As an entry-level notebook, the HP 14s features a plastic body. It is 18mm thick and weighs around 1.5 kg. So, it’s pretty portable and comes in three color options, namely Black, White, and Gold.
The lid has the company’s branding at the center and lifting it, you are greeted with the 14” HD LCD screen. It boasts 45% NTSC coverage and can get as bright as 250 nits. There is a slight protrusion above the screen which houses the HD webcam with dual-array microphones.
Performance and Memory
The HP Notebook 14s brings the hybrid architecture of the 12th Gen Intel CPUs. Technically, you can go as high up to Core i5-1235U, but it is the cheaper Intel Core i3-1215U model which is currently available in Nepal. HP offers the laptop in 4GB and 8GB variants and both ship with 256GB of SSD.
Fueling the HP Notebook 14s is a 3-cell 41Wh Li-ion battery and you get a 45W adapter in the box. With the fast-charging support, the laptop can go from 0 to 50% in 45 minutes. The I/O option is decent too. There are three USB ports to the right, including a Type-C. In addition, there is an HDMI, an SD card slot, a combined audio jack, and a DC-in.
Design & Build: Plastic build, 32.4W x 22.5D x 1.79H-cm, 1.46 kg
Display: 14-inches anti-glare LCD, 45% NTSC color gamut, 250 nits
Resolution: HD (1366×768) resolution
Keyboard: Full-size
Processor: 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake CPU i3-1215U / Core i5-1235U
RAM: 4/8GB DDR4 RAM @3200MHz
Storage: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics: Intel Irix Xe (integrated)
Audio: Dual speakers
Battery: 3-cell 41 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery, Fast Charge
Power Supply: 45W AC adapter
Webcam: HP True Vision 720p HD camera
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (1×1), Bluetooth 4.2
I/O ports: 1x USB Type-C (5Gbps), 2x USB Type-A (5Gbps), 1x 3.5mm mic/headphone jack, 1x SD card reader, 1x AC smart pin
HP Laptop 14s Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of the HP Laptop 14s in Nepal starts at Rs. 51,490 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 256GB SSD. Likewise, the 8GB variant costs Rs. 57,990 in Nepal. You can buy the laptop from LDS and other computer stores across Nepal.
ZTE has unveiled the Nubia Pad 3D at MWC 2023. What’s interesting about it is that it’s the industry’s first tablet that provides a 3D viewing experience without having to wear 3D glass. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, and expected price of ZTE Nubia Pad 3D in Nepal.
ZTE Nubia Pad 3D Overview:
To achieve this, ZTE partnered with Leia Inc, which is a company that specializes in 3D AI experiences. Ni Fei, senior vice president of ZTE Corporation and president of ZTE Mobile Devices, expresses, “ZTE, in partnership with Leia on 3D AI technology, is pleased to announce the expansion of its 5G+3D offering. With this technology, users can eyewear-free enjoy a rich, natural 3D experience.”
Immersive 3D
The Nubia Pad 3D uses Leia’s cutting-edge 3D Lightfield technology with a robust AI computing power engine. This is complemented by dual 8MP front cameras to track a user’s face and eyes for the 3D experience. Likewise, its front cameras and the dual 16MP rear cameras can create 3D photos and videos, and scan objects as well.
ZTE says this tablet can even convert 2D content like streaming media, games, and movies into immersive and unique 3D visual experiences.
Moreover, Leia’s Appstore on the Nubia Pad 3D is home to fifty 3D games and 1200+ 3D educational apps. The company has also stressed leveraging this tablet for medical support, educational, digital exhibitions, and other sectors.
Display
Moving on, the ZTE Nubia Pad 3D sports a 12.4-inch IPS LCD panel. This 2.5K screen has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio. And it also features a proprietary DLB (Diffractive Lightfield Backlighting) layer developed by Leia, alongside Leia’s 3D Lightfield mode.
Design
As for the build materials, this tablet has a fairly premium metal body design. The tablet is available in a single color option: Midnight Black. Whereas ZTE has also bundled it with an elegant vegan leather case of the same color.
Performance
Powering the Nubia Pad 3D is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset from 2020. The reason ZTE has used an old chip here is due to the time taken for R&D (Research & Development) of the tablet, which is said to be 2 years as per the company.
To recall, this is a Samsung-made processor with an octa-core CPU, consisting of one Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. You can get this tablet with 128 or 256GB of internal storage. But although we know it features LPDDR5 RAM, ZTE hasn’t disclosed the actual amount of RAM this tablet will ship with.
Others
The Nubia Pad 3D gets its juice from a 9,700mAh battery which supports 33W fast charging. It boots on Android 13 out of the box. Other specs include an SD card slot for memory expansion, Dolby Surround speakers, etc.
ZTE Nubia Pad 3D Specifications:
Body: All-metal build quality
Display: 12.4-inches IPS LCD panel, 120Hz refresh rate, Proprietary DLB layer developed by Leia
Technology: Leia’s 3D Lightfield mode
Resolution: 2.5K (2560 x 1600 pixels)
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (6nm Mobile Platform)
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C
Battery: 9,700mAh with 33W fast charging
Color Options: Midnight Black
ZTE Nubia Pad 3D Price in Nepal and Availability
So far, ZTE has not revealed the price of the Nubia Pad 3D. However, its pre-booking will begin on March 25, 2023. We’ll update the article once all those details become available.
Needless to say, I am very satisfied with the performance of the S23 Ultra overall. On top of that, you also get a large vapor cooling system this time, which offers much better thermals. Last year’s S22 Ultra had heating issues when charging the phone or when playing games for around 30 minutes or something. But that’s no longer a problem with the S23 Ultra.
