Xiaomi Nepal has been particularly aggressive in expanding its ecosystem in Nepal this year. Recently, the company has launched a bunch of non-smartphone products—the latest being a wireless air compressor. Here, we will be looking at the specs, features, official price in Nepal, and availability of the Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor.
Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor Overview:
Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor has a compact form factor. It measures 124 x 71 x 45.3mm without the air hose. The body is made of ABS plastic and it weighs around 547 grams. With its portable design, you can easily carry it around in your backpack.
You can use the Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor to check the pressure of tires. Xiaomi claims its accuracy to be within ±2 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch). Besides the digital LCD display, there is also an LED light that helps you take reading even at night.
Moving on, the Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor can pressurize tires to up to 145 PSI. The auto pressure detection feature aids in risk-free inflation. You can use the default preset or set the pressure manually using the physical buttons.
Xiaomi says the Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor can inflate up to 5 car tires, with each tire taking around 6 minutes. On the other hand, it can fill 8 bicycle tires with a pumping speed of 3 minutes per tire. Similarly, Xiaomi includes extra nozzles with the compressor for bicycles and balls.
Moving on, it comes with its own shock-absorbing pad and heat dissipation system. The working noise here is 80dB around a 1-meter radius. The device gets its power from a 2000mAh lithium battery, and it charges at 10W via the micro-USB port. The charging process takes 3 hours to complete.
Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor Price in Nepal and Availability
The official price of the Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor in Nepal is Rs. 5,999. You can buy it from Xiaomi stores across the country and authorized e-commerce platforms like Hukut Store.
Tecno has launched Camon 17P as its latest mid-range offering in the Nepali market. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, official price, and availability of Tecno Camon 17P In Nepal.
Tecno Camon 17P Overview
Design and Display
Tecno Camon 17P sports a 6.8-inch LCD panel with a center-aligned punch-hole cutout. The display has an 82% screen-to-body ratio, 500 nits of brightness, and a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
At the back, you get a vertical camera module. It has been designed in a way that light rays converge at this point. There are three colors to choose from for the Camon 17P: Frost Silver, Magnet Black, and Spruce Green.
Performance and Memory
Under the hood, the phone packs MediaTek’s Helio G85 chipset. It’s a 12nm chip with two Cortex A75 (@2.0GHz) and six Cortex A55 (@1.8GHz) cores. As for memory, you get 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage—which is the sole configuration available. You can expand the storage up to 128GB using an external SD card though.
Tecno Camon 17P flaunts a quad-camera setup at the back. Here, the primary camera uses a 64MP sensor. It is accompanied by a 2MP macro and a 2MP portrait lens. Completing the setup is an “AI lens” whose purpose is yet not clear. Over on the front, there is a 16MP sensor for taking selfies and video calls.
Rest of the specs
Tecno Camon 17P gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery which supports 18W charging. The phone boots on HiOS based on Android 11. There is a physical fingerprint scanner at the side of the phone.
Tecno Camon 17P Specifications:
Dimension: 76.44 x 168.67 x 8.82mm
Display: 6.8-inches “Dot-in” LCD panel, 500 nits
Resolution: FHD+ (2460 x 1080 pixels)
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 4G (12nm)
Memory: 6GB RAM, 128GB storage storage
Software: Android 11 with HiOS on top
RearCamera: Quad (64MP primary, 2MP portrait, 2MP macro, AI lens)
The official price of Tecno Camon 17P in Nepal is Rs. 23,690 for the sole 6/128GB configuration. You can buy Camon 17P in Nepal from Tecno-authorized stores across the country.
Tecno Camon 17P
Price in Nepal
Availability
6/128GB
Rs. 23,690
Tecno Authorized store
Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of the Redmi 10 Prime.
Anker is a company that is known for affordable and reliable accessories. The company has now launched a new pair of budget TWS in Nepal. In this post, we will be looking at the new Anker Soundcore R100, its specs, features, official price, and availability in Nepal.
Anker Soundcore R100 Overview:
Design
Soundcore R100 is the first product under the R-series. Anker says these earbuds have been designed specifically for millennials and Gen Z customers.
In terms of design, the R100 has an in-ear fit with silicone ear tips. Anker includes three pairs of ear tips inside the box. Though there is also a white color variant, only the black one is available in Nepal.
The charging case here is an elliptical one with an LED indicator on the front. The earbuds have an IPX5 rating which makes them suitable to wear during physical workouts.
Features
On the audio front, the R100 features a 10mm driver with an impedance of 16 Ohms. Likewise, it has a frequency response range of 200Hz to 20kHz. You also get Anker’s proprietary BassUp technology here.
There is a dedicated Bass mode that users can switch to by pressing either button three times. Anker hasn’t offered any high bit-rate audio codecs here since the R100 supports the basic SBC and AAC codecs only.
Unlike most wireless earbuds in this price range, the Soundcore R100 doesn’t have a touch-capacitive control center. This means you’ll have to physically press the button on either earbud to control playback and so on. In terms of connectivity, the Anker Soundcore R100 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 protocol with a wireless range of 10 meters.
Moving on, Anker has not specified the battery size of these earbuds but says you can get 6.5 hours of playback time on a full charge. Similarly, the combined battery life with the charging case rounds out to 25 hours.
On the other hand, the power case charges via the Type-C port at the bottom. It supports fast charging technology where 10 minutes of charging adds 1 hour of playback. Similarly, it takes 1.5 hours for the R100 to completely fuel up.
Anker Soundcore R100 Price in Nepal and Availability
The official price of Anker Soundcore R100 in Nepal is NPR 4,159. You can buy it from Anker Nepal and authorized stores like Hukut. Buying it from official sources gets you 18 months of warranty as well.
TWS Earbuds
Price in Nepal (Official)
Anker Soundcore R100
NPR 4,159
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2.
Nepali laptop OEM brand Ripple has opened booking for its Raze Pro gaming laptop. To note, it is the cheapest one in Nepal to come with an Intel Core i7-11800H CPU and RTX 3060 GPU. Here, we will be looking at the specs, key features, official price, and availability of the Ripple Raze Pro in Nepal.
Ripple Raze Pro Overview:
Performance and Memory
As you would expect with a gaming laptop, the Raze Pro focuses on raw power. The laptop pairs an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H CPU with RTX 3060 GPU. The former is an octa-core processor with a maximum clock speed of up to 4.4GHz.
Similarly, the GPU used in the laptop is of Max-P design (130W) which offers far better performance than the usual Max-Q GPUs with lower TGP.
In terms of memory, the base variant comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of NVMe SSD. However, you can easily upgrade both by accessing the memory slots inside.
Display and Design
Raze Pro sports a 15.6-inch IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It’s an anti-glare panel with 98% of sRGB coverage. Similarly, the screen has 312 nits of brightness and a 3ms response time.
As you can see, the chin of this laptop is quite big compared to the bezels on the other three sides. For a gaming laptop, the Raze Pro stays mostly subtle. In terms of weight, it scales to around 2.2kg.
Moving on, the Raze Pro has a full-size keyboard with a dedicated Numpad. It has also an S-Zone (single zone) RGB backlight. Accompanying it is a Microsoft Precision Trackpad. The stereo speakers on the laptop are backed by Sound Blaster Cinema 6.
Rest of the specs
Fueling the laptop is a four-cell 48.96Wh lithium-ion battery. In terms of ports, you get three USB Type-A, one USB Type-C, one headphone combo jack, a microphone jack, a Mini Display, and one HDMI port. Likewise, the wireless connectivity option includes Intel’s dual-band Wi-Fi 6 network adapter and Bluetooth CNVi.
I/O Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB 2.0 port, 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI out (with HDCP)
Ripple Raze Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
Ripple Raze Pro is currently up for pre-order in Nepal where the price of base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD is NPR 185,000. Likewise, the fully-beefed-up Raze Pro with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD goes for NPR 210,000. You can customize the memory component straight from Ripple’s official website too.
In terms of delivery, Ripple says you’ll be getting your very own Raze Pro within 2 to 3 weeks of the pre-order date. But its stock is limited and you’ll have to hurry up to grab one for yourself.
Smartphones have come a long way since their inception. We’ve seen ones that fold or flip, to those that entirely swivel out. And there’s a couple of phones that bury the camera under the screen as well. In this review, I’ll be discussing the ZTE Axon 30 5G, which is technically the world’s first phone featuring a second-gen under-display camera.
ZTE Axon 30 Specifications:
Body: 77.8 x 170.2 x 7.8mm, 189 gm, 3D composite polymer material with nano-level glow texture
Battery: 4200mAh with 65W fast charging (65W adapter provided)
Color Options: Black, Aqua
Price in Nepal: N/A (not launched yet)
ZTE Axon 30 Review:
Design and Build
77.8 x 170.2 x 7.8mm, 189 grams
Glass front, polycarbonate back/frame
I’ve been using the Axon 30 for quite some time now—before Tihar vacations actually—which has been helpful in highlighting its perks and foibles.
With its 6.93-inch screen, there’s no denying that it’s a rather gigantic piece of tech. More impressively, ZTE has managed to keep the phone’s thickness to just 7.8mm and the weight as low as 189 grams. Plus, the weight distribution is equally balanced. But because of its sheer size, the phone won’t be as ergonomic on everyone’s hands.
The limitations
Here, the Axon 30 retains the design DNA of last year’s Axon 20, with two glossy color options—Black and Aqua. I have it in black, which does look quite premium, although the back is actually made of plastic. And its glossiness means that the phone is also prone to fingerprints or smudges.
So, you’ll have to keep it covered with a case to avoid the constant struggle of cleaning the back panel. Aside from this, the Axon 30 is void of any IP rating as well. Likewise, the Gorilla Glass 3 protection on display is too underwhelming for an upper mid-range phone of 2021.
Instead, the similarly priced Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G gets an IP67 rating and a Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Moreover, flipping the phone sideways to the right reveals the volume and the power button, the latter of which has a nice texture to ease identification.
On the bottom, there’s a mono speaker, a USB-C connection, and a dual SIM slot that accepts either two nano SIMs or a microSD card when used with a single SIM. Alas, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack here.
Display
6.92-inches FHD+ AMOLED screen
120/360Hz refresh/touch sampling rate
Gorilla Glass 3, 100% DCI-P3 color
While the build quality is not Axon 30’s strongest suit, its display most surely is. The phone has the aforementioned 6.92-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. But this large screen real estate makes it uneasy for one-hand operation, especially for those with small hands.
Hidden stuff
Now, it’s a true full-screen display, thanks entirely to the under-display camera, which is practically invisible from a direct line of sight. Yet, one can readily steal a peek inside under direct sunlight or from certain angles.
Under-display tech isn’t wholly new, and ZTE was actually the first company to pull it off for the masses with the Axon 20. I can’t help but emphasize that the pixel-dense region on the concealed camera is identical to the rest of the screen.
To make things more relatable, take the pixel topping on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 against the Axon 30. The latter has a pixel density of 400 PPI, while the former only has 144 PPI. So, shout out to ZTE!
Notch-less display aside, I am thoroughly impressed by its overall display quality. It boasts vivid colors and watching videos on this huge, disturbance-free screen is a treat too. Plus, the 120Hz refresh rate really complements the whole UI navigation experience. You can also play around with the color temperature in the settings.
In-display fingerprint
Furthermore, this display also hosts an optical in-display fingerprint sensor that works well most of the time. However, with moist fingers, it fails to authenticate my fingerprints. And there’s no face unlock alternative either—so you’ll have to rely on the good ol’ password or pattern biometric options in such scenarios.
Android 11 with ZTE’s MyOS 11 on top (upgradeable)
Moving on to the performance side of things, the ZTE Axon 30 is pretty good—although there are some nitpicks that I’ll talk about in a bit. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 870 5G, coupled with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. For storage, you can choose between 128GB or 256GB.
To note, my review unit of the ZTE Axon 30 has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. And in my day-to-day testing, it didn’t break a sweat for most of my regular apps—as expected. Likewise, the 120Hz refresh rate further makes things super-snappy.
Unpolished software
However, the software is what really needs further optimization in Axon 30. The handset boots on Android 11-based MyOS 11 with little to no extra bloatware—the exception being the Facebook and ZTE Cares app, which can’t be uninstalled.
Overall, its UI is easy to understand and the live wallpapers here are some of my personal favorites. Nonetheless, I did notice micro stutters on a couple of occasions here.
Another this is, the auto-refresh rate mechanism here reduces the frequency to 60Hz. And no matter what app you use, it never hits 120Hz. Finally, in a few cases, alerts are not shown in the notification drawer either. So I hope ZTE will soon push an update to fix these issues permanently.
Gaming
That being said, gaming on this Snapdragon 870-powered phone is, as expected, fairly reliant. I tried Genshin Impact at the highest graphics settings with 60fps turned on, and the game is smoothly playable with few jitters.
Similarly, 120fps games like Critical Ops and Injustice 2 only run at 60fps. Additionally, PUBG Mobile plays best at HDR graphics and Extreme frame rate.
Moving to the cameras, the island at the back houses a 64MP Sony IMX682 main, an 8MP ultra-wide, a 5MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. Similarly, there’s a 16MP camera hidden inside the display.
Normal Images
The photos from the primary 64MP lens don’t have the punchy colors we’ve seen on Realme or Samsung phones, but are more on the natural side.
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They retain a slightly warm tone but handle the exposure well enough. Likewise, the images have a good dynamic range and contrast.
Ultrawide Images
The Axon 30’s ultra-wide photos, on the other hand, will not wow you. As you can see, the images have a warm/reddish tone to them, and the imaging algorithm tries too hard to control the highlights, resulting in a darker image.
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On top of this, the photos are lacking in detail and the luminance of the greens is compromised too.
Portrait Images
Similarly, it deepens the shadows in portrait shots—thereby losing details on those areas.
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The edge detection here requires a lot of work, while the subject’s face looks smoothened too. It also blows out the skies in some cases.
Nighttime Images
Nonetheless, Axon 30’s normal nighttime photos have great highlights and light-glare control. Yet, the images are soft and hazy.
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As usual, the night mode boosts sharpness while retaining a reasonable amount of detail. In a darker environment, this camera preserves a reasonable level of brightness, whereas the regular nighttime images look rather nice in a fairly well-lit condition.
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That’s because night mode adds unnecessary exposure and sharpness to the image in a place where there is already sufficient light.
Selfie Images
Now, I didn’t have high hopes for Axon 30’s under-display selfie camera. The images, as predicted, are soft and lacking in detail—with a hint of reddish tint as well. However, post-processing adds a good amount of sharpness, which does take some time.
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Moving on, the portrait selfies fail in terms of edge detection and the images look undersaturated too.
Macro Images
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For macros, its 5MP lens does not artificially puff up the colors, but if you can keep your hands steady, the close-up shots are passable.
Videography
As for the videos, the Axon 30 can record up to 4K 60fps footage with gyro-EIS on. However, the stabilization isn’t that great and the videos come off darker for no apparent reason. Also, it struggles to maintain constant exposure most of the time.
Audio
Mono speaker, No 3.5mm jack
Furthermore, the other misery that doesn’t do a favor to this big notch-less screen is the mono speaker setup. Although the audio gets loud and the vocal sounds clear, you are nowhere near getting a stereo sound effect.
Battery
4200mAh battery with 65W fast charging
Likewise, the phone has a 4200mAh battery which isn’t that large for a 2021 phone. Nevertheless, the Axon 30 did last me through the end of the day on normal usage like scrolling through Facebook, reading a bunch of articles, and clicking some photos.
But if you’re someone who games a lot, you’ll need to juice it up twice a day. Using the 65W power adapter that comes inside the box, the phone fuels up in just 48 minutes.
ZTE Axon 30 Review: Conclusion
Wrapping up this review, the ZTE Axon 30 has a bunch of talking points—with the star of the show being the no-notch display. It effortlessly handles everyday tasks while its battery life is no slouch either.
Despite this, I would hesitate to recommend it to someone. Especially due to its cameras. The ones on the back require further optimization whereas the front camera is abysmal when compared to regular selfie cameras. But if you’re someone who enjoys experimenting with cutting-edge technology, the Axon 30 could be worth a shot.
After the recent launches of Xiaomi Pad 5 and Mi TV Webcam, Xiaomi Nepal has launched the Mi Air Purifier 3 as well. In this article, we will be looking at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Mi Air Purifier 3 in Nepal.
Mi Air Purifier 3 Overview:
With its rectangular white design, the Mi Air Purifier 3 can easily blend in a home setting. It sports a circular OLED touch display that keeps you updated with information like PM (Particulate Matter) 2.5 level, temperature, humidity, and Wi-Fi connection. You can also use this button to switch between different modes: Sleep, Auto, Favourite, Low, Medium, and High.
The display has a light ring that changes color according to the air quality as well. It changes from green to orange to red as PM 2.5 concentration increases in the air.
Mi Air Purifier 3 uses a 3-layer composite filtration. The primary filter removes dust and other large particles. Then there is a True HEPA filter that is said to get rid of 99.97% of smoke and other fine particles up to 0.3 microns in size. At last, the activated carbon filter removes toxic substances and foul odors.
Mi Air Purifier 3 boasts a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of up to 380m3/hour. That is, the purifier is capable of filtering 380m3 volume of pollutants in an hour. Similarly, despite its size, it can cover spaces of up to 484 square feet.
The device can be controlled via the Mi Home App. Using the app, you can monitor vital information, adjust fan strength, and set a timer for the purifier. The app will also remind you when it’s time to replace the filter.
Why should you consider using air purifiers in Nepal?
Air Pollution is a major problem in Nepal, especially during the winter. Because of the low temperature, dust and other pollutants form a heavy blanket closer to the ground level. As per IQAir, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Kathmandu today (November 22) is 129, which is not healthy at all.
Similarly, the AQI is forecasted to be unhealthy for specific groups for the rest of the week. As such, an air purifier can come in handy. It filters out the harmful particles, thereby making the air cleaner and more suitable for respiration. Some even help you analyze the air quality of the surrounding.
The price of the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3 in Nepal is NPR 20,999. The price may seem a little higher than that of India; however, it’s mostly because of the high excise duty of Nepal. You can buy Mi Air Purifier 3 in Nepal from Xiaomi authorized stores across the country.
Lately, Xiaomi has been expanding its ecosystem of products in Nepal with products like Mi TV Stick,Beard Trimmer 1C, and so on. The company has now launched Mi TV Webcam in Nepal. And in this article, we will be discussing the Xiaomi Mi TV Webcam in more detail, including its specs, official price in Nepal, and availability.
Mi TV Webcam Overview:
As the name suggests, this webcam is primarily designed for TVs. It is compatible with all Android TVs that come with the required input port. In addition, you can even use the webcam with your desktop and laptops running Windows 7 or newer versions.
Mi TV Webcam is made of metal and weighs around 45.6 grams. It comes with a removable 1.5m long USB Type-A to Type-C cable. There is also a magnetic bracket to hook it on top of TVs, laptops, or desktops.
Mi TV Webcam features a 2MP camera with a 71° Field of View (FoV) and fixed focus. It can record 1080p videos at 25fps in H.264 and MJPG formats. It can even record videos in YUY2 format but at a lower resolution.
The webcam features a dual-stereo mic with a range of 4 meters. For those concerned with privacy, Xiaomi has even included a physical privacy shutter and an LED indicator to let you know when the camera is active.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 80 x 35 x 67mm, 45.6 grams
Build Material: Metal
Base: Adjustable Magnetic Bracket
Camera: 2MP
Field of View: 71°
Focus: Fixed
Maximum video resolution: 1080p @ 25fps
Output formats: H.264, MJPG, YUY2
Mic: Dual stereo mic, 4m range
Privacy Shutter: Yes
Connection: Removable Type-A to Type-C cable (1.5m)
Compatibility: Android TV, Windows 7+
Mi TV Webcam Price in Nepal and Availability
The official price of the Mi TV Webcam in Nepal is Rs. 4,499. It is available at all Xiaomi authorized stores across the country.
Webcam
Price in Nepal (Official)
Availability
Mi TV Webcam
Rs. 4,499
Xiaomi authorized stores
Meanwhile, check our unboxing and initial impressions of the Xiaomi Pad 5.
Lenovo’s Legion lineup consists of different varieties of gaming laptops—from the thin-and-light Slim 7 to the high-end Legion 7. And in this review, I’ll be discussing the new Lenovo Legion 5 Pro which is a 16” gaming laptop with all the latest processors, alongside a distinct design language to help it stand out among the crowd. Let’s begin.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Specifications:
Design&Build: Plastic/anodized aluminum hybrid build, 14.02(W) x 10.25-10.41(D) x 0.85-1.07(H) inches, 2.45 kg
What’s inside the box: Laptop, power adapter, quick start guide
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Review:
Design
14.02(W) x 10.25(D) x 0.85(H) inches, 2.45 kg
Plastic, anodized aluminum hybrid build quality
As usual, let’s kick things off with the design. Coming from the HP Omen 15, one could say that this is a flashier-looking laptop. Especially with that Legion “Y” branding on the lid which glows steady white when you have the power plugged in. But if that’s a little too much, you can always disable it with the “Fn + L” shortcut.
Anyway, the Legion 5 Pro is pretty well-built. It features anodized aluminum material on the lid and the bottom chassis—while the keyboard deck and trackpad are all plastic-made. And thanks to their matte finish, this laptop doesn’t attract fingerprints or smudges as much either.
But weighing 2.45kg, it is one of the heaviest laptops I’ve tested this year. Add the comically large power adapter into the mix, then you’re looking at quite the bulky setup with the Legion 5 Pro. However, it’s crucial to understand that Lenovo has fitted a 16” display on this 15.6” chassis.
the added heft does bring a larger screen real-estate which I’m sure is a fine trade-off for many.
The bezels are minimal all-around to accommodate a 16:10 aspect ratio but you can still argue that the bottom bezel could’ve been smaller. I mean, take the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 for instance. It has a similar 16” 16:10 display like this one, but Asus has managed to deliver a relatively slimmer chin. Of course, it’s not a deal-breaker to anyone, so I’ll let it pass.
Ports, lots of ports
Moving on, the Legion 5 Pro has quite a sturdy hinge. Although it can’t lay 180° flat, it’s subject to minimal wobbles and feels robust enough to ward off any durability concerns. And yeah, you can pop it open with one hand as well. Getting to ports, this gaming laptop has every I/O you need.
There’s a 3.5mm combo audio jack and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4 support on the left. Similarly, the opposite side hosts a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and a camera-kill E-shutter button. With Lenovo laptops, we’re used to seeing dedicated camera shutter buttons where the webcam is.
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And I’m not sure if this implementation is as good as that. Folks extra-concerned with privacy will definitely want to tape up the webcam—and considering this camera’s quality, you won’t be missing out on much either. More on that later.
Regardless, the back of the Legion 5 Pro includes additional connectivity options, starting with one Ethernet, one HDMI 2.1, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and an additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port—but this one supports Power Delivery too. On top of this, you’ll also find Lenovo’s proprietary power connector here.
Display
16″ anti-glare non-touch QHD IPS panel
165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB gamut
VESA HDR 400, Dolby Vision compatible
In terms of display, as I mentioned earlier, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro has a 16” screen. While the company offers multiple display options for the cheaper Legion 5 or the Slim 7, the 5 Pro sticks with a single configuration. You’re getting a 16” QHD screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, 500 nits of brightness, and 100% sRGB color space.
Lenovo also says this is the world’s first 16” QHD gaming laptop with a 165Hz refresh rate but that’s neither here nor there. But what is commendable is that this screen is VESA Display HDR certified and it also supports Dolby Vision HDR for excellent colors and contrast levels.
It comes pre-calibrated, whereas the X-Rite Color Assistant lets you choose between multiple color profiles like sRGB and Rec. 709—or leave it as is. For most of my usage, I switched to the sRGB profile and found that it delivered accurate color reproduction even though I expected more than a 1190:1 contrast ratio on this thing. The white balance looks good while the viewing angles leave no room for complaint either.
Can stay visible all day, err day
And if you’re a photographer or deal with color-sensitive workloads, the Rec. 709 profile will suit you best. With 513 nits of measured brightness, this display gets mighty bright as well. Setting the brightness level to about 45-50% does the trick in most indoor situations. Besides, the Legion 5 Pro maintains great visibility even under a well-lit room or when you’re out on a sunny day.
Plus, the matte coating on this surface means it won’t catch light as much either—thereby relieving you of the hassle of repositioning your setup to get a comfortable viewing experience. Complemented by a sharp QHD resolution, the Legion 5 Pro boasts one of the most impressive laptop displays.
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Additionally, the 165Hz refresh rate feels smooth—although maybe not as smooth as the MSI GP66 Leopard that I tested recently which had a 240Hz refresh rate. Finally, thanks to the added vertical space with the 16:10 aspect ratio, my regular office chores have also gotten relatively simpler on this machine. More content, less scrolling is always a thumbs up in my books.
I must say, even games look comparatively more immersive on this screen. Talking about games, there’s NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology to prevent any screen tearing issue too. Overall, the display is one of the strongest suits of the Legion 5 Pro. If I absolutely had to nitpick, there is a mild screen bleeding at the bottom right corner but it’s nothing to worry about.
Keyboard
Backlit full-size keys (4-zone RGB)
On to the keyboards, there are a couple of options available. The entry-level Legion 5 Pro gets you a simple white backlit keyboard while the Stingray White color variant hosts blue-backlit keys. Kicking things up a notch, the more powerful variants have quad-zone RGB lighting like this.
I know many people—including a few of my colleagues—like this Legion TrueStrike keyboard but I’m a little on the fence here. The key travel distance is just fine but its soft feedback is almost “springy” to me. Even after a week or so of trying to get used to it, I find this keyboard a little off-putting.
And although these keys don’t rattle at all, they’re pretty noisy. Regardless, these concave keys are full-sized, except for the Numpad which is rather compact. Let’s now talk lighting. Under the Lenovo Vantage app that comes pre-installed, you can switch between a bunch of lighting profiles with 5 effects in total.
Or better yet, the “Fn + Spacebar” shortcut toggles through the lighting presets as well. Even though all the key decals are well lit, they’re not the brightest I’ve seen. Still, with two levels of brightness to choose from, this keyboard stays perfectly visible in a dark room.
Trackpad
Mylar (plastic) trackpad
Integrated left/right keys
Like I said earlier in this review of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, the trackpad here is plastic-made so it’s not as smooth as glass trackpads. As a result, I did notice a few instances where my finger wouldn’t glide as evenly due to friction—especially when using multi-finger gestures.
I guess because this is a gaming laptop, Lenovo figured most people would opt for a discrete mouse anyway—so they opted for a mediocre trackpad. Like the keyboard, the integrated left/right keys are a bit noisy too.
Audio
2x 2W side-firing speakers
Supports Nahimic audio
In terms of audio, the Legion 5 Pro has a standard dual speaker setup with 4W of total output. At least the driver units aren’t mushed underneath the bottom chassis, which is something. Instead, they’re right between the frame and the lower half of the laptop so the audio doesn’t get muffled as much. Furthermore, the rubber feet are pretty tall, which gives these speakers more room to breathe.
As for their actual quality, as you’d imagine, there’s not much to expect in terms of bass. In the default equalizer setting, the mids sound quite clear—but overshadow the trebles. These speakers can get decently loud, and with a little bit of meddling around with equalizers under the Nahimic app, you can achieve a fairly balanced audio output as well.
Webcam
720p HD camera
E-camera shutter
When it comes to the camera, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro has a basic 720p webcam on the top bezel. There isn’t a physical shutter button this time, which has been substituted with a camera-kill switch on the side instead.
And right away, if you’re a streamer or someone who attends virtual meetings way too often, this won’t cut it. Subjects look way too soft and the bloom effect when there’s a direct light source behind you is rabid. The audio pickup from the array microphones isn’t half bad—whereas the “Lateral Sound Cancellation” feature drowns out ambient low-frequency noises by quite a bit.
Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU (45W TDP)
NVIDIA RTX 3060 130W (discrete GPU)
16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Okay, allow me to get into the performance side of things now. Legion 5 Pro can be configured with AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600H or Ryzen 7 5800H CPU while the GPU options range from RTX 3050 to 3070. I have the Ryzen 7 5800H variant with RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM in dual-channel, and 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD.
This model goes for about USD 1,755 in the US, while it costs around INR 140,000 in India. Unfortunately, it’s priced a bit steep here in Nepal, retailing at NPR 250,000.
But if you want something similar for a little less, there’s also the regular Legion 5 with the same silicons. Despite its barely thinner chassis, it also brings a 130W RTX 3060. For this review of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, we also compared it against the standard Legion 5.
And we found that the Legion 5 has a relatively worse cooling system and a noticeable performance throttling under heavy load. Let’s compare the 1080p gaming performance of these two devices.
Gaming results
Here, you can get around 128-140fps on Apex Legends under Very High graphics settings, where the Legion 5 Pro stays comparatively cooler. Control is easily playable on the 5 Pro at High settings with Ray Tracing turned on as it manages about 48fps on average. After a little over an hour, it drops to the 38-40fps category. But things are far worse on the Legion 5 since the frame drop dips to just 23-26fps which is incredibly stuttery.
1080p Gaming Benchmarks
Performance mode (power plugged in), VSync Off, DLSS Off
Game
Settings
Average FPS
Legion 5
Legion 5 Pro
Cyberpunk 2077
Texture quality: High
16-18fps
23-26fps
Ray Tracing: Ultra
Texture quality: Medium
38fps
Ray Tracing: Medium
Control
Texture resolution: Ultra
41-45fps
48fps
Ray Tracing: High
GTA V
Texture Quality: Very High
86-93fps
115fps
Reflection Quality: Ultra
Apex Legends
Texture Streaming: Very High
128-140fps
Anti-Aliasing: TSAA
CS: GO
Texture Detail: High
170-190fps
Anti-Aliasing: 8X MSAA
FIFA 22
Texture Quality: Ultra
190fps
Anti-Aliasing: 4X MSAA
Playing Cyberpunk 2077 at the highest possible setting with Ray Tracing set to Ultra is no good on either of them. While the Legion 5 delivers a meager 16-18fps on average, the 5 Pro is marginally better with 23-26fps. Dialing down Ray Tracing to Medium, the game is a lot more playable at about 38fps on both laptops.
GTA V plays relatively better on the Legion 5 Pro at its max graphics settings with about 115fps on average—contrary to 86-93fps on the Legion 5. Moving on, other less demanding titles like CS: GO and FIFA 22 are no trouble to these gaming beasts. At their respective highest settings, I got about 170-190fps in CS: GO and 190fps in FIFA 22 on average in both laptops.
Stays admirably silent
While fans get fairly noisy under heavy load on either device, the ones on the Legion 5 Pro manage to keep the temperatures in check effectively. Compared to HP Omen 15 (2021) or the MSI GP66 Leopard, switching to the highest performance mode doesn’t crank up the fan speed willy-nilly either. Only under CPU/GPU taxing workloads will you hear the fan noise.
On the other hand, the heat is spread out pretty much evenly across the keyboard deck—with the Enter key area getting noticeably hotter. The CPU and GPU temp reach up to 85 and 79°C, respectively but I had no trouble keeping my wrists atop the laptop.
With that out of the way, you could probably already tell that this thing just flies in terms of regular everyday usage. Because of the minimal fan noise, I used it under the “Performance” mode for best results most of the time. The low-hum of the fans is audible in a completely silent room, but it’s not a big deal.
Also, switching to the Quiet profile resulted in a noticeable drop in CPU performance—so there’s that. One cool thing you’ll notice is that the power button indicates the current thermal mode, which glows red for “Performance”, white for “Balance”, and blue for “Quiet” mode.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Review: Benchmarks
Anyway, thanks to its efficient cooling system, the Legion 5 Pro delivered better CPU performance than HP Omen 15 (2021) with Ryzen 7 5800H—and even the Intel i7-11800H-powered MSI GP66 Leopard (11UG) under synthetic benchmarks like Cinebench R23 and Blender.
Blender (CPU)
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2021)
MSI GP66 Leopard (11UG)
HP Omen 15 (2021)
bmw27
3m18s
3m38s
3m42s
classroom
8m38s
10m4s
9m39s
fishy_cat
4m14s
4m56s
4m50s
koro
6m31s
7m12s
7m22s
pavillon_barcelona
8m52s
10m20s
10m1s
victor
14m48s
17m25s
16m14s
Time taken lower is better
Cinebench R23
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2021)
MSI GP66 Leopard (11UG)
HP Omen 15 (2021)
CPU: Multi-Core
12828
10811
11255
CPU: Single Core
1355
1457
1343
MP Ratio
9.47x
7.42x
8.38x
Higher is better
Geekbench 5
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2021)
MSI GP66 Leopard (11UG)
HP Omen 15 (2021)
CPU: Single Core
1397
1515
1257
CPU: Multi-Core
7383
8901
6971
Compute (OpenCL)
95730
125139
108059
Higher is better
CrystalDiskMark
Read (MB/s)
Write (MB/s)
SEQ1M Q8T1
3605.62
2955.55
SEQ1M Q1T1
1976.52
1722.29
RND4K Q32T1
520.39
381.18
RNK4K Q1T1
64.69
152.48
Higher is better
Unigine Heaven
(FPS: 138.5, Score: 3489, Min FPS: 9.3, Max FPS: 295.0)
Higher is better
API: OpenGL
Multi-monitor: Disabled
Quality: High
Anti-aliasing: x2
Tessellation: Extreme
Fullscreen: Yes
Stereo 3D: Disabled
Resolution: System
3DMark
Overall
Graphics
Physics
Combined
Fire Strike Extreme v1.1
9935
10193
24370
4782
Fire Strike Ultra v1.1
5309
5142
24271
2755
Total
Graphics
CPU
Time Spy v1.2
8838
8795
9095
Higher is better
Its dual-fan design is complemented by quad-channel exhaust vents on the sides and a large air-intake vent on the bottom. RAM management here is pretty efficient as well. But in a couple of instances, Google Chrome failed to keep a bunch of tabs in memory when I had Photoshop running in the background.
What about the upgradability?
As expected from a gaming laptop, most of the internal components are upgradable on the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro. You have 2x SO-DIMM slots that can hold up to 32GB of DDR4 memory. Similarly, only one of the two M.2 NVMe slots is pre-occupied and you can install up to 2TB of SSD in total.
Likewise, wireless connectivity options here include Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1—and I’m not sure if it’s just a quality control issue on my unit but the onboard Realtek Wi-Fi card gave up on me a couple of times.
On several occasions, the Wi-Fi speed would drop to just 10% of the actual bandwidth. I tested it out in a couple of networks and the result was the same—which would go away once I’d restarted the laptop.
Battery
80 Watt-hour 4-cell attery
300W AC power adapter
Fueling the Legion 5 Pro is a sizable 80 Watt-hour battery. Sad to say, the actual battery life from this thing isn’t that great. Usually, I’d set its brightness at 45-50%, turn on the Balance mode (since Performance mode is absent without plugging in power), and blast the 165Hz refresh rate at all times.
even under my regular office workload, it managed to provide just 3-4 hours of screen-on time.
Maybe those numbers could’ve gotten better when setting the device to “Quiet” profile—but with the aforementioned performance dip, I didn’t go about testing it. Switching on the Hybrid Mode which toggles between the iGPU and dGPU depending on the context, the Legion 5 Pro does get you about an hour of additional battery life.
Unfortunately, the laptop gets warm rather quickly under this. On top of this, during the brief moment before the switch from iGPU to dGPU—you can notice oversaturated colors, especially when streaming videos off the web.
Easy solution
It had been a while since I last came across this issue. But it’s not exactly the kind of déjà vu I was hoping for. Solving it is pretty easy—all you gotta do is manually set the graphics preference to the discrete GPU for the required app. All in all, I don’t reckon the slight boost in battery life under the Hybrid Mode is worth this hassle or the warmer thermals.
To juice up the battery, Lenovo ships this ridiculously bulky 300W power adapter. While it does ensure a stable power supply and the power brick itself doesn’t get very hot, the sheer size of this thing is quite distasteful.
Regardless, the Legion 5 Pro goes from 0 to 100% in a little under 2 hours. Plus, Lenovo says turning on Rapid Charge takes it from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes. But of course, this will raise concerns regarding battery health in the long run, so I stayed away from it entirely.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Review: Conclusion
Let’s wrap up this review of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro. From everything I’ve discussed so far, it’s pretty clear that I’m a big fan of this gaming laptop. It has quite a sturdy build quality, a stunning display, powerful performance, and an effective thermal solution.
Sure, Lenovo hasn’t delivered a perfect gaming laptop as evident from the mediocre battery life and the “springy” keys. But those are a couple of dismissable aspects for a device in its category.
Compared to the standard Legion 5, the Pro variant is easily worth the extra money. And if you’re looking for something with a little more pizzazz, then the Lenovo Legion 7 with its even more premium build quality and all the RGB lighting looks like a decent option as well.
Watch our video review of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro.
In Nepal, Huawei is expanding its portfolio of products beyond smartphones and other IoT devices. The company just forayed into the monitor market and now, it has also launched three new routers in the country. In this post, we will be discussing the specs, features, official price, and availability of Huawei Wi-Fi routers in Nepal.
Huawei Routers in Nepal
Huawei WS5200 (New)
WS5200 (New) from Huawei is a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (ac) router that can connect to up to 64 devices at once. It has a 1.2GHz dual-core processor for stable signals and connections. Huawei has also integrated parental controls measures on this router.
Huawei WS5200 New Specifications:
Dimension (H x W x D): 205 x 120 x 39mm, 237 grams
Frequency Band: 2.4GHz & 5GHz, Dual-band auto-selection
Antennas: 4x high gain
Ports: 1x WAN GE port, 3x LAN GE ports
Price in Nepal: Rs. 5,500
Huawei WS7100 AX3
Huawei WS7100 AX3 kicks things up a notch by incorporating support for Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6 is not widely used as Wi-Fi 5 but is on a gradual increase. It can connect to up to 128 devices while being capable of simultaneously sending data to 4 devices on 2.4GHz and 16 devices on 5GHz.
You can even connect it with other Huawei routers with the ‘H’ button for expanding the Wi-Fi coverage.
Huawei WS7100 AX3 Specifications:
Dimension (H x W x D): 225 x 159.2 x 39.7mm, 387 grams
Processor: Gigahome (dual-core, 1.2GHz)
Transmission Standard: Wi-Fi 6, OFDMA multi-user
Transmission Rate: DBDC, 3000 Mbps
Frequency Band: 2.4GHz & 5GHz, Dual-band auto-selection
Antennas: 4x high gain
Ports: 1x WAN GE port, 3x LAN GE ports
Price in Nepal: Rs. 12,000
Huawei WS7200 AX3
Next up is the Huawei WS7200 AX3, which is an updated version of the WS7100. It is powered by a quad-core processor, contrary to the dual-core CPU on the WS7100.
But other specs like the transmission standard, transmission rate, and port interface are similar between the two. That being said, Huawei has added a couple of features like Huawei Share and Huawei HomeSec on the WS7200 AX3.
Huawei WS7200 AX3 Specifications:
Dimension (H x W x D): 225 x 159.2 x 39.7mm, 403 grams
Call Mobility is the official distributor for Huawei products in Nepal. You can buy Huawei routers through authorized stores across the country such as Zozo Hub.
Poco F3 GT is a gaming-focused smartphone and the first one from the company to come with trigger buttons. Poco Nepal brought the F3 GT into the domestic market back in August, which is now enjoying a decent price-cut. Here, we will be discussing the key specifications, features, launch, and official price of the Poco F3 GT in Nepal.
Poco F3 GT features a 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The touch sampling rate here can hit up to 480Hz when using the onboard shoulder buttons. Moving on, here you are getting a 10-bit display panel boasting over 1 billion colors. In addition, Poco F3 GT has 100% DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10+ support.
It is also the first Poco phone to feature an aerospace-grade aluminum frame. Like the front, the company has used Corning Gorilla Glass 5 at the back. F3 GT incorporates three levels of curves for comfortable grip: radial, square, and concave bevels. The latter facilitates comfortable gaming.
Under the hood, it packs the flagship-level Dimensity 1200 5G SoC. This flagship-grade MediaTek chipset features four Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55 CPU cores. It supports HyperEngine 3.0 technology which adds features like ray-tracing. The integrated 5G modem also allows a 5G dual-standby.
Keeping the system cool is an 11,540mm² large vapor chamber and aerospace-grade white graphene heat sink. Software-wise you get Game Turbo for GT which enables you to change settings for individual games for the best result.
As mentioned earlier, Poco F3 GT is the first smartphone from the brand to feature a trigger button. The GT switches pop open the Maglev triggers. Since these triggers are mechanical in nature, Poco says they offer lower latency and more accurate controls than touch-based air triggers.
Camera
At the back, we see a minimal camera bump enclosing the triple camera setup. The bump has a metal enclosing that protects the lenses from scratches and reduces wobble when placed on a flat surface.
You also get the Tactical RGB Glow around the module that alerts users of notifications while also adding to the gaming aesthetics of the phone. Poco has even spiced up the LED flash by giving it a lightning-like shape.
Coming to the camera specs, Poco F3 GT has a 64MP primary sensor joined by an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro unit. Upfront you get a 16MP sensor enclosed inside the punch-hole.
Fueling the device is a 5,065mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. A compatible charger is included in the box that’s rated to take the device from 0 to 50% in just 15 minutes. Other notable features include Hi-Res certified dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, a triple mic setup, and an improved X-linear vibration motor.
Poco F3 GT Specifications:
Body: 76.9 x 161.9 x 8.3mm, 205 gm, Gorilla Glass 5, IP53 certified
Display: 6.67-inches Turbo AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 5, 120Hz refresh rate, Up to 480Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit display, HDR10+
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio, 395 PPI
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G (6nm Mobile Platform)
The price of the Poco F3 GT in Nepal is NPR 56,999 for the 8/256GB model. But you can currently get it for just NPR 51,999. However, this is a limited-time offer that will be available only while the stocks last. Additionally, the company is also offering one-year free breakage insurance on purchases made before November 30.
