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DJI RoboMaster Tello Talent drone aims to make coding fun and easy for students

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DJI RoboMaster Tello Talent drone aims to make coding fun and easy for students

DJI, a company that has made its name in the world of consumer drones has unveiled the RoboMaster Tello Talent (TT) drone to add to its newly established DJI Education Division. RoboMaster TT is the successor to Tello EDU, which adds a new extension board for more AI-related applications. Let’s take a closer look at the DJI RoboMaster Tello Talent drone’s specs and expected price in Nepal.

DJI RoboMaster Tello Talent Overview:

Hardware

RoboMaster TT comes with all of the features of its predecessor. This includes a powerful ESP32 microcontroller board and an infrared time-of-flight (TOF) sensor that detects objects as far as 1.2m, similar to the Mavic 2 Pro. It holds a dot-matrix display with LED lights on top that can be removed like a Lego block.

In addition, the drone has protected propellers and is very lightweight. Here, the total weight of the drone including propeller blades and batteries is just 87 grams and is built on a dimension of 98 × 92.5 × 41 mm.

Educational benefits

As mentioned earlier, DJI has launched this drone aiming at the educational market. For students, this is a perfect tool in their pursuits in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

It assists students in developing their knowledge of AI and programming in an easy-to-understand manner. With the new swarming software, one can write custom code in languages such as Scratch, Swift, and Python. 

DJI RoboMaster Tello Talent

The written code triggers the LED light to change color and flash frequency, or it can also create shapes and animations on the display. The drone has a maximum flight distance of up to 100m and a maximum altitude of 30m, making it ideal for use in a school hall or at home.

Students can add many third-party accessories and AI features such as environment and facial recognition, gesture recognition, and palm control too.

DJI RoboMaster Tello Talent Specifications:

  • Body: 98 x 92.5 x 41mm, 87 gm (take-off weight)
  • Battery Capacity: 1.1 Ah/3.8V removable battery
  • Camera: 5MP lens, 82.6° field-of-view, 720p/30fps videos
  • Flight Time: 13 minutes
  • Max Flight Speed: 8 m/s
  • Maximum Flight Distance: 100m
  • Dot-Matrix Screen Extension: 35.3 x 31.5 x 8.6mm, 8×8 red-and-blue indicator, Infrared distance sensor (ToF), 1.2 meter (max distance measured)

DJI RoboMaster Tello Talent Price in Nepal

DJI RoboMaster TT is priced at USD 239 and will be available at EDU stores. Starting next week, it will also be available at DJI stores. If and when DJI RoboMaster Tello Talent (TT) launches in Nepal, we expect its price to be around NPR 35,000.

Drone Price in the US Price in Nepal (Expected)
DJI RoboMaster Tello Talent USD 239 NPR 35,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of DJI Pocket 2 – the miniature camera.

Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Late 2020) Review: The Best 13″ Gaming Laptop

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Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Late 2020) Review: The Best 13″ Gaming Laptop

Today, I have the Late 2020 edition of the Razer Blade Stealth 13 in for review with me. This is the successor to 2019’s Stealth 13 and comes with newer silicons and better connectivity options.

Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Late 2020) Specifications:

  • Design & Build: Unibody aluminum build, 11.99W x 8.27D x 0.60H-inches, 1.41 kg, Black with Tone-on-tone Razer logo
  • Display: 13.3″ matte IPS panel, 120Hz refresh rate, slim side bezel
  • Resolution: FHD (1920×1080) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Keyboard: Single-zone RGB keyboard (Razer Chroma), Chiclet-style
  • Trackpad: Glass-covered multi-touch trackpad, Windows Precision drivers
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU, Tiger Lake-U, 4C/8T, 4.7GHz Max Boost Frequency, 12MB Intel Smart Cache, 10nm SuperFin, 28W TDP-up
  • RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM in dual-channel (soldered)
  • Storage: 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q (4GB GDDR6 VRAM)
  • Audio: 4 speakers + smart amp, THX Spatial Audio, 4 mic array
  • Battery: 53.1 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery
  • Power Supply: 100W USB-C power adapter
  • Webcam: 720p HD IR camera, No Privacy Shutter, Windows Hello certified
  • Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ax (2×2), Bluetooth 5.1
  • I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C with Power Delivery)
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 289,000
  • What’s inside the box: Laptop, power adapter, quick start guide, stickers, marketing giveaway

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Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Late 2020) Review:

In the world of laptops, the words “gaming” and “Ultrabook” don’t converge that often. There’s a good reason for this. By definition, an Ultrabook is a thin and light laptop using a low wattage processor and a relatively lax cooling solution, whereas a typical gaming laptop demands the exact opposite.

Yet, this hasn’t stopped manufacturers from experimenting with these seemingly contradicting disciplines. Razer was the first to do so when it showcased the Blade Stealth 13 back in 2019. With that out of the way, let’s get into this review of the Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Late 2020).

Design

  • Unibody aluminum design
  • Lightweight, portable body

As usual, let’s kick things off with the design. Coming from its predecessor, Razer has left the tried-and-tested blueprint of its gaming Ultrabook untouched. This CNC-machined anodized aluminum unibody design exudes premium-ness of the highest level. The sharp edge drives the point home although I would’ve liked the company to dial it down a few levels.

Stealth 13 Late 2020 - Lid

The thing is, Razer Blade Stealth 13 takes “cutting-edge technology” a little too literally. Its frames are razor-sharp to touch while the subtle cutout near the bottom edges of the trackpad further complicates things. As a result, I’ve been left with markings on my wrist after using the laptop for a long while.

Besides this, the Stealth 13 is a magnet for fingerprints and smudges as well. After mere minutes of usage, the keyboard deck picks up the moisture from your hand leaving a noticeable blotch. And the lid isn’t impervious to the smudges either. Adding insult to the injury is the fact that they’re quite difficult to wipe off too.

The Razer logo doesn’t glow

Razer is well aware of this fact and therefore ships a svelte cotton fabric inside the box as a means to soften the blow. Anyway, you’ll find the classic triple-headed Razer logo on the lid, but not in the typical electric green color that we usually associate Razer with. Instead, this gaming Ultrabook enjoys a softer, more professional tone-on-tone branding void of any RGB lighting.

Moving on, the Stealth 13 is incredibly comfortable to carry around as well. At 1.4 kg, its 13-inch chassis is impressively lightweight for an all-metal laptop. You can still raise the lid with one hand although I wish it could be rested flat to 180-degree. Additionally, Razer has discontinued the Mercury White finish from its predecessor and the all-black aluminum design is the solitary option for this year’s Blade Stealth 13.

Thermals

Like everything else I’ve talked about so far, Razer has made no change in the thermal side of things either. This gaming Ultrabook is fortified with a dual-fan solution whose air intake vents are located on either side on the bottom. And parallel to these is the dual rear exhaust vents at the rear alongside hidden ventilation grilles in the hinge itself.

For what it’s worth, Stealth 13’s thermal performance leaves little room for complaint. With fan speed set at auto on the Razer Synapse app, my everyday office work consisting of juggling between Chrome, Photoshop, and LibreOffice Writer rarely triggered the fans to misbehave and rather maintained a silent profile.

This is not to say things are cool as a cucumber here. While the opposing ends of the keyboard deck get mildly warm to touch, it’s relatively hotter near the T and Y keys. Of course, manually cranking the fan speed resolves the issue at hand but more on that later.

Port selection

As I mentioned in the beginning, one of the few upgrades in the Late 2020 edition of Razer Blade Stealth 13 is port selection.

The Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 ports of the first-gen Stealth 13 have been replaced by Thunderbolt 4 connections on its successors—both of which are Power Delivery compliant as well. Apart from this, the two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports and the 3.5mm combo jack have been carried on to the latest Stealth 13.

Display

  • 13.3″ matte non-touch IPS LCD panel
  • 120Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB color

Getting to the display, Razer lets you choose between a 13” 120Hz FHD LCD or a 60Hz 4K OLED screen. Our unit is the former which boasts 100% of sRGB color space while the 4K option brags 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Contrary to the FHD option, this one’s touch-compatible too. But considering its gaming heritage, I’d advise against the 4K model for several reasons.

While a contrast-rich, more vibrant OLED touch screen has its perks, 4K on a 13” screen is overkill and a 1080p display’s sharpness will suffice for many users. Plus, pushing more pixels also takes a toll on battery life which is a major factor to consider seeing how a 13” laptop can’t hold a big, beefy battery underneath.

And because of its glossy nature, the 4K screen is also extra-reflective compared to the matte finish on the FHD alternative. Moreover, the 60Hz cap also means that it effectively strips off the “gaming” aspect of this machine—at least when it comes to competitive gaming in AAA titles or high-FPS shooters.

Thus, unless your priority is content creation from this gaming Ultrabook, getting the expensive 4K OLED variant doesn’t make sense. For the added price, Razer isn’t throwing you a bone with upgrades in other departments either, so there’s that.

Nice colors, smooth 120Hz refresh rate

Anyway, this FHD LCD is terrific to look at in its own right. The factory color calibration was slightly off with content looking a little flat than it should. But we adjusted it using our SpyderX Pro for accurate color reproduction.

Stealth 13 Late 2020 - Display 1

After this, the Stealth 13 delivered excellent colors and sharp details while the smooth 120Hz refresh rate further elevates the scrolling experience. Talking about colors, we measured 99% sRGB, 76% DCI-P3, 69% NTSC, and 73% AdobeRGB on the Stealth 13. However, this display can’t get bright enough for outdoor usage.

At a little over 300 nits of brightness, it is perfectly fine for indoor usage though. The 4K model, on the other hand, can hit up to 650 nits—consequently giving you one more reason to opt for the high-res screen if outdoor visibility is a concern for you. Regardless, this FHD screen has great viewing angles, with minimal loss in saturation level only when looking at it from extreme angles.

In addition, I also noticed a slight backlight bleed on the bottom-left edge of the display too. Moving on, while newer Ultrabook and even gaming laptops are now shifting to the fancier 16:10 aspect ratio, the Stealth 13 adheres to the same old 16:9 standard, hijacked by the big bottom bezel that also houses a Razer branding. For a 2020 laptop, the side bezels are fairly minimal though.

Keyboard

  • Full-sized chiclet-style keyboard
  • Single-zone lighting, Razer Chroma

For a compact laptop, I’m quite impressed with the keyboard on this thing. The keys are fairly well spaced out and I have no issue with their travel distance either. Switching from the optical-mechanical keys in the Asus Scar 15 to this soft switch keyboard has been an underwhelming journey.

But in Razer’s defense, these island-style keys are quite comfortable to type on and I was able to maintain my 75-80 WPM speed with ease here. The keyboard chassis itself is pretty sturdy and unless you’re applying excessive pressure, it won’t flex either.

Stealth 13 Late 2020 - Keyboard Trackpad

Nevertheless, because it’s a Razer-made machine, the company’s signature Chroma lighting can be seen in action here. Yet, before you get your hopes up, it has single-zone RGB lighting and therefore you can’t customize lighting for each key. Still, it doesn’t have a single-color lighting mechanism like you would find in budget gaming laptops.

Anti-ghosting keys?

You can personalize different lighting effects via the Razer Synapse software. Moreover, this keyboard also incorporates anti-ghosting technology. I tested it out in games like Star Wars Battlefront II and it didn’t disappoint.

So, for an optimal gaming experience on this laptop, you won’t need to switch to an external keyboard. Despite all this, I do have a couple of minor complaints here. First, there’s no “Home” key here and Razer doesn’t let you lock the function key either. The latter has been a little troubling to someone like me who uses the Function key shortcut quite often.

Trackpad

  • Glass trackpad, Windows Precision drivers

Just like the keyboard, Stealth 13’s glass trackpad is equally well-built as well. It is center-aligned and the tall form-factor makes drag-and-drop actions easier too. As expected, this is complemented by Windows Precision drivers too and gestures work perfectly fine here. The integrated left/right keys click well too, although it marginally pales in comparison to ones found in other premium laptops.

Webcam

  • 720p IR webcam, Windows Hello login

Enabling video calls is a standard 720p IR webcam on the top. It doesn’t have a privacy shutter built-in and more importantly, the video quality is pretty terrible. Subjects look grainy, dark, the black levels are way off here. Audio pickup from the array microphones isn’t all that impressive either.

Stealth 13 Late 2020 - Webcam

All in all, I’d say its quality is below average. In other news, this IR webcam is also Windows Hello-compliant. It unlocks the screen fast enough in a well-lit ambiance but expectedly struggles under a dim environment.

Audio

  • 4 front-firing speakers with smart amp
  • THX Spatial Audio, 7.1 channel surround sound

On the flip side, Stealth 13 has a pretty sweet audio setup. The front-firing stereo speakers (with 4 speakers and smart amplifier) at either edge of the keyboard deck are THX Spatial Audio certified for 7.1 channel surround sound experience—which extends to headphones too, by the way.

You can also play around with the equalizer settings on the THX Spatial Audio Control app for a fine-tuned listening experience. While we didn’t have a THX Spatial Audio compatible headset with us, the audio experience from the onboard speakers was immersive enough—but that’s me being a bit generous.

It can fill up an average-sized room pretty easily and the highs and mids sound crisp as well. Yet, there’s little to zero bass to enjoy here. At max volume, the audio also suffers from noticeable distortion so I had to dial it down to about 80-90%.

Performance

  • Intel 11th-gen Tiger Lake Core i7-1165G7 (28W TDP)
  • Iris Xe (integrated), GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q (4GB GDDR6)
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM (fixed), 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD

With all that out of the way, let’s get into the performance side of things. Unlike other manufacturers that let you pick from multiple multiple CPU, GPU, memory options, Razer is “simplifying” things by shipping a single variant of the Stealth 13 (besides the display, of course).

Intel’s Core i7 Comet Lake CPU in its predecessor has been upgraded to the newer Tiger Lake-U processor. More specifically, the i7-1165G7. Based on the Willow Cove architecture, this quad-core CPU boasts a single-core turbo frequency of up to 4.7 GHz. It can draw up to 28W of power which is below what an average high-TDP gaming processor achieves.

Stealth 13 Late 2020 - Display 2

But to conform to the thin-and-light nature of the laptop, this sacrifice is elementary. Anyway, handling the graphics is NVIDIA’s GTX 1650 Ti in Max-Q design with 4GB of GDDR6 VRAM. To note, this is the most powerful GPU you could find on a 13″ laptop.

Soldered RAM

Complementing these silicons is 16GB of DDR4 RAM in dual-channel, which unfortunately is soldered into the motherboard. And like I mentioned earlier, Razer doesn’t sell Stealth 13 in other memory configurations either. On the contrary, the 512GB of PCIe NVMe SSD is user-replaceable.

However, unless it’s a matter of lack of space, I don’t see the necessity to upgrade the onboard SSD as the one installed delivers excellent read/write speeds. This configuration of Razer Blade Stealth 13 sells for around $1,800 in the US while it’s a little expensive here in Nepal, retailing at NPR 289,000 (~ $2,470).

Let’s take a look at some benchmark scores now.

CrystalDiskMark

Read (MB/s) Write (MB/s)
SEQ1M Q8T1 3495.09 2978.70
SEQ1M Q1T1 2144.88 1840.20
RNK4K Q32T1 371.32 459.66
RNK4K Q1T1 36.47 130.97

Cinebench R23

CPU: Multi-Core 3996
CPU: Single Core 1314
MP Ratio 3.04x

Geekbench 5

CPU: Single Core 1515
CPU: Multi-Core 4865
Compute (OpenCL) 41151

Unigine Heaven

(FPS: 50.4, Score: 1269, Min FPS: 8.6, Max FPS: 115.4)

API: OpenGL Multi-monitor: Disabled
Quality: High Anti-aliasing: x2
Tessellation: Extreme Fullscreen: Yes
Stereo 3D: Disabled Resolution: System

GFXBench

1440p Aztec Ruins OpenGL (High Tier) Offscreen 73.6455 fps
1080p Car Chase (Offscreen) 165.732 fps
1080p Manhattan 3.1 (Offscreen) 250.101 fps
1080p ALU 2 (Offscreen) 806.425 fps
1080p Driver Overhead 2 (Overhead) 169.388 fps
1080p Texturing (Offscreen) 126.986 fps

Thanks to the remarkable single-core performance of this CPU, the Razer Blade Stealth 13 handles everything you throw at it with ease. Apps load fast and multitasking experience on this machine has been no problem either. I recorded the average load time of apps like Adobe Photoshop and LibreOffice Writer at 10 and 1.5 seconds, respectively.

Stealth 13 Late 2020 - Intake Vent

The two fans underneath do a good enough job to keep the device cool as well. Complementing this are three heat pipes in total: one connected to the CPU, one to the GPU, and the other shared by both. Keeping in mind that this is a 13” chassis with a discrete GTX-series graphics card, I’m impressed with Stealth 13’s cooling solution.

Gaming experience

I played games on this laptop by cranking the fan speed to the max (2500 – 5600 RPM) from Razer Synapse while also enabling the Gaming performance mode which supposedly increases graphics power for better results. I also tested a few games under the Balanced performance mode and didn’t find a significant performance gap between the two.

Regardless, while the laptop most definitely doesn’t achieve the coolest gaming experience, it’s competent enough to discourage any notion of overheating or discomfort. Having said that, because of the relatively under-powerful GTX 1650 Ti graphics, you can’t push through demanding titles as efficiently as in other bulkier laptops in its price range. Plus, compared to RTX cards, it doesn’t have Raytracing (RT) cores either.

High Medium Low
Cyberpunk 2077 25 fps 33 fps 36 fps
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 44 fps 50 fps 64 fps
(In-game benchmark)
Star Wars Battlefront II 54 fps 61 fps 95 fps
(Single player, Ajan Kloss map)

Besides Cyberpunk 2077, the other two games are smoothly playable with adjusted settings. On the other hand, relatively less demanding games like CS: GO and Valorant can utilize this 120Hz screen to the best of its ability.

High Medium
CS: GO 91 fps 121 fps
Valorant 122 fps 140 fps

After about an hour of continuous gaming, the Stealth 13 heats up pretty high with the fans failing to keep up. This is where the lightweight, portable design of the machine becomes a liability. Still, at max speed, the fans do a pretty fast job of bringing down the temperature.

Battery

  • 53.1 Watt-hour Lithium-Ion battery
  • 100W USB-C adapter inside the box

Like its predecessor, the Late 2020 edition of Razer Blade Stealth 13 is fueled by the same 53.1 Watt-hour battery. I graphed its screen-on time at around 6 hours and 40 minutes when using the laptop with RGB keyboard lighting turned on, 54% brightness level, and Balanced performance mode.

Stealth 13 Late 2020 - Chroma Lighting

To squeeze out even more battery life, you can switch to the Battery Saver performance profile. All in all, I’m pretty satisfied with Stealth 13’s battery endurance. Juicing it up is quite fast as well. With the 100W power adapter provided inside the box, this laptop can go from nil to 100% in a little over 1.5 hours.

Conclusion

Wrapping up this review, the Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Late 2020) has a premium design, lightweight build quality, and exceptional gaming performance for a 13” laptop. And that’s an interesting combo—to say the least. So, if you’re specifically looking for a portable gaming laptop that can also double as a fairly capable workstation, this is probably the best option out there.

Yet, Razer’s expensive “crossroads” design approach is ultimately not an ideal substitute for a dedicated gaming laptop or a full-fledged Ultrabook.

Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Late 2020) Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Premium, compact design
  • Smooth 120Hz display
  • Great gaming performance
  • Chroma lighting keyboard
  • Pretty good sound quality
  • Decent thermal solution
  • Satisfactory battery life

Cons:

  • Below-average webcam
  • Sharp edges throughout
  • No the best value for money

Nokia G20 with Helio G35, quad rear cameras launched in Nepal

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Nokia G20 with Helio G35, quad rear cameras launched in Nepal

Nokia G20 was among the six devices that HMD Global launched earlier this year when it revealed the new lineups and naming schemes. The “battery-first” Nokia G20 has finally arrived in the Nepali market. Let’s take a quick look at the specs, features, price, and availability of the Nokia G20 in Nepal.

Nokia G20 Overview

Design and Display

Nokia G20 features a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. There is a V-shaped notch on top for the selfie camera. The chin is quite thick and it encloses a Nokia branding. There is a 2.5D protection glass protecting the display.

On the back, the phone has a circular camera bump. The phone measures 9.2mm in thickness and weighs around 197grams. The power and volume buttons are on the right while the left side has a dedicated Google Assistant button.

Performance and Memory

Nokia G20 is powered by the Helio G35 chipset. It’s an octa-core chipset with eight Cortex A53 cores with a maximum clock speed of 2.3GHz. It supports MediaTek’s HyperEngine technology, but don’t expect to go full-on gaming on this one. The phone comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There is also a 128GB storage variant but that is yet not available in Nepal. Still, you can expand the memory up to 512GB using an external MicroSD card.

nokia g20 price in nepal

Software

The software has been a major selling point of modern Nokia phones. The Nokia G20 is no different. Not only does it ship with Android 11 out-of-the-box but Nokia is even promising 2 years of software updates. You also get an additional year of security updates.

Similarly, Nokia adds little-to-no custom elements to Android. As a result, you get an ad-free and bloatware-free stock Android experience that is rare with other devices in this price range.

Cameras

The quad-camera setup on the back consists of a 48MP primary camera. There is a 5MP sensor with an ultrawide lens. Similarly, there are two additional 2MP sensors for macros and portraits. They are arranged inside the circular camera bump with an LED flash just outside of it.

You can even add spatial audio to your video recordings using the OZO Audio software on the Nokia G20.

There is an 8MP sensor inside the V-shaped notch for selfies.

Rest of the Specs

The 5050mAh-sized cell is in line with other devices in this. But the 10W speed falls behind the competition. Nokia claims up to three days of battery life. The numbers are based on internal testing with 5 hours of active usage per day. Still, you should be able to get a pretty good battery life with all the entry-level specs.

It’s a 4G-ready phone with support for both Band 3 and Band 20. Only the Latin American variant misses out on the latter. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics. The phone is available in two color options – Night and Glacier.

Nokia G20 Specifications:

  • Body: 164.9 x 76 x 9.2mm, 197 gm
  • Display: 6.5-inches LCD panel, 2.5D cover glass
  • Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G35
  • Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable up to 512GB)
  • Software & UI: Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 48MP primary sensor
    – 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens
    – 2MP depth sensor
    – 2MP macro sensor
  • Front Camera: 8MP sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Beidou, USB Type-C, 4G LTE
  • Battery: 5050mAh with 10W charging
  • Colors: Night, Glacier

Nokia G20 Price in Nepal and Availability

Nokia G20 is now available in Nepal with a price tag of 19,999 for the 4/64GB variant. The specs are not the most exciting for this price range so the company is banking on its software experience for its success.

Nokia G20 Price in Nepal
4/64GB NPR 19,999
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Nokia C2.

Nubia Z30 Pro goes official with triple 64MP cameras, 120W charging

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Nubia Z30 Pro goes official with triple 64MP cameras, 120W charging

Nubia is mostly known for its Red Magic gaming series smartphones. However, the company also offers conventional phones aimed at regular users. Nubia has just released the Z30 Pro, which is identical to the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra with a few minor changes. So, let’s go through the specifications, features, and expected price of the Nubia Z30 Pro in Nepal.

Nubia Z30 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

Z30 Pro, like the Axon 30 Ultra, flaunts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz variable refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and a 93.45% screen-to-body ratio. The screen also supports a 10-bit color depth, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, DC dimming, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Furthermore, the unit has a centered punch-hole as well as an in-screen fingerprint reader.

nubia Z30 Pro Design Display

At the back, Z30 Pro has a quad-camera setup with a 3D Nubia logo, giving it a unique look. Moreover, it weighs 198g and occupies a thickness of 8.5mm.

Performance

Under the hood, Z30 Pro is driven by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset. This is paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. For heat dissipation, it houses a vapor chamber, a 5 layer micron graphite sheet, and a metal middle frame. In terms of software, it runs on Nubia UI 9.0 based on Android 11.

Camera

Moving on, the phone features a quad-camera configuration with three 64MP lenses—a 64MP primary, a 64MP ultrawide (120° FOV), and a 64MP “humanistic” shutter. Then there’s an 8MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. Here, the primary and periscope lenses are equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) as well.

nubia Z30 Pro camera

Likewise, on the front, a 16MP lens is available for selfies. Furthermore, for the NEOVISION 10 Astronomical Imaging System, Nubia has collaborated with the National Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. According to the company, users can take star trails without using a tripod.

Rest of the specs

Other than this, it features Bluetooth 5.1, dual stereo speakers with DTS: X Ultra audio, 5G support, and a microSD card slot. Nubia Z30 Pro ships with a 4,200mAh battery and supports 120W fast charging, which the company says will charge it fully in just 15 minutes. The phone comes in three color options: Vast Black, Interstellar Silver, and Black Gold Legend.

Nubia Z30 Pro Specifications:

  • Dimension: 161.83 × 73.01 × 8.5 mm, 198 gm
  • Display: 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz variable refresh rate, 10-bit color, 100% DCI-P3, DC dimming, HDR10+
  • Resolution: FHD+ (1080 x 2400) pixels
  • Rear Camera: Quad, 64MP f/1.6 primary (OIS) + 64MP ultra-wide + 64MP f/1.9 lens + 8MP 5x periscope lens with OIS
  • Front Camera: 16MP sensor (punch-hole)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm)
  • Cooling: VC liquid cooling system
  • Memory: 8/12/16GB LPDDR5 RAM with 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software: Android 11 with Nubia UI 9.0
  • Audio: Stereo Speaker with DTS: X Ultra
  • Battery: 4200mAh with 120W Fast Charging
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass
  • Connectivity: WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac/ax, 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C, GPS
  • Color: Vast Black, Interstellar Silver, and Black Gold Legend

Nubia Z30 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Nubia Z30 Pro will be available in China from May 25 where its price starts at CNY 4,999 for the base 8/256GB variant. These phones are unlikely to be available here officially, but if they do, we expect the price of Nubia Z30 Pro in Nepal to start at NPR 100,000.

Nubia Z30 Pro Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB CNY 4,999 NPR 100,000
12/256GB CNY 5,399 NPR 107,000
16/512GB CNY 5,999 NPR 118,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of the OnePlus 9 Pro.

Asus TUF F15 (FX506LI) with 144Hz display and GTX 1650 Ti GPU now at Rs. 1,20,000

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Asus TUF F15 (FX506LI) with 144Hz display and GTX 1650 Ti GPU now at Rs. 1,20,000

If you are thinking of getting yourself a budget gaming laptop, the Asus TUF F15 FX506 Li is a solid budget gaming option to look at. It brings a higher refresh rate screen, excellent gaming performance, and a 4 zone RGB Keyboard to the masses. Moreover, Zozo Hub (a youth-centric laptop/PC store) is offering a flat Rs. 18,000 discount on the official price of the Asus TUF F15 FX506 Li in Nepal, making it an affordable option for gamers. Keep reading to learn more about the offer.

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ASUS TUF F15 FX506Li Overview

Design and Display 

The chassis of the Asus TUF F15 FX506Li meets the military-grade MIL-STD-810H standard. Thus, it has some protection against accidental drops and environmental factors like humidity and extreme temperature. The lid along with the palm rest has a brushed-metal finish. There are honeycomb patterns at the bottom. The laptop is 22.8mm thick and weighs around 2.3kg.

Asus TUF FX506 Design and Display

Inside, you get a 15.6-inch IPS display with support for a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel has an anti-glare coating on top and covers 72% of NTSC color. The bezels on the sides are actually slim and there is a noticeable hump on the top around the webcam. There is ASUS branding on the top.

Also Read: Asus Laptops Price in Nepal 

Performance and Cooling

Inside, the Asus TUF F15 FX506Li is powered by Intel Core i5-10300H with four cores and eight threads. The base and max turbo frequencies are listed at 2.5GHz and 4.50GHz, respectively. It is paired with NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti dedicated graphics with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM. This combo offers some serious performance for a budget gaming laptop.

To sustain that power for a longer gaming session, Asus has included a cooling system consisting of three heatsinks and multiple heat pipes. Asus says that the dual-fan setup design is self-cleaning and thus effective even in the long run. There are multiple operating modes to choose from.

Upgradability

The laptop has two DDR4 RAM slots and an M.2 NVMe SSD slot. Out-of-the-box you get 8GB of 2933MHz DDR4 RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD. But you can pop-open screws at the bottom and upgrade them easily. There is also an additional M.2 slot and an HDD drive for additional storage yoo.

Rest of the Specs

Asus TUF F15 FX506Li comes with a 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port and one USB 2.0 Type-A port. The Type C port even supports the DisplayPort 1.4 protocol. Hence you can connect the laptop to a G-SYNC compatible monitor and enjoy 4K gaming at 120Hz. Similarly, there is an HDMI 2.0b port that can output 4K content at 60Hz. In addition, there’s an RJ45 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a DC power-in, and a Kensington lock slot.

Asus TUF FX506 Ports and Slots

For wireless connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) and Bluetooth 5.0. The built-in speakers support DTS:X Ultra for surround sound effect. You can even customize the output using the DTS software. At last, there is a 3-cell 48WHr Li-ion battery providing the juice. A 150W adapter is included in the box.

Also Read: Deal Alert! Asus Dash F15 (2021) with RTX 3060 now available for Rs. 195,000

Asus TUF F15 FX506Li Specifications:

  • Design & Build: Metal Lid, Plastic bottom
  • Display: 15.6 Anti-glare IPS panel, 144Hz, 72% NTSC, G-SYNC
  • Resolution: FHD (1920×1080); 16:9
  • Keyboard: RGB Backlit Chiclet
  • Processor: 10-gen Intel Core i5-10300H
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (4GB GDDR5)
  • RAM: Dual SO-DIMM slot, 8GB 2933MHz onboard (Max: 32GB)
  • Storage: 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
  • Audio: Dual-speaker with DTX Audio
  • Battery: 3-cell 48 Watt-hours Li-ion
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax, Bluetooth 5.0
  • I/O Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1X USB 2.0, 1x combo audio jack, 1x security slot, 1x RJ45, 1x HDMI 2.0b

Asus TUF F15 FX506Li Price in Nepal & Availability

The market price of Asus TUF F15 FX506Li in Nepal is Rs. 138,000. However, Zozo Hub is offering it for just Rs. 120,000 under the current offer. Here, you are saving Rs. 18,000 that you can invest in other gaming accessories. For Rs. 120,000, the Asus TUF FX506 is a great deal if you are looking to buy a budget gaming laptop in Nepal right now.

Asus TUF FX506 Offer Price Availability
15.6” 144Hz, Core i5-10300H, GTX 1650 Ti, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 138,000 Rs. 120,000 Zozo Hub.com
(1 year warranty)
15.6” 144Hz, Core i5-10300H, GTX 1650 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 143,000 Rs. 125,000 Zozo Hub.com
(1 year warranty)
  • Check out our review of the ROG Strix Scar 15 2021.

Xiaomi Mi 11X Review: Excellent Phone With One Big Compromise

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Xiaomi Mi 11X Review: Excellent Phone With One Big Compromise

In this review, I will be discussing the Xiaomi Mi 11X, which goes by POCO F3 in the European and Nepali market, and Redmi K40 in China. It is Xiaomi’s latest premium mid-range smartphone and its price starts from INR 30,000 in India or Rs. 47,000 here in Nepal.

Xiaomi Mi 11X Specifications:

  • Body: 76.4 x 163.7 x 7.8mm, 196 gm, Gorilla Glass 5
  • Display: 6.67-inches E4 AMOLED “DotDisplay”, 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, Gorilla Glass 5, 1300 nits (peak) brightness, MEMC, HDR10+, SGS Eye Care
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio, 395 PPI
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (7nm Mobile Platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
  • GPU: Adreno 650
  • Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
  • Software & UI: Android 11 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera (with LED flash);
    – 48MP f/1.79 primary lens, AF
    – 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, 119º FOV
    – 5MP f/2.4 telemacro sensor, 3cm – 7cm (AF)
  • Front Camera: 20MP f/2.45 sensor (punch-hole cutout)
  • Audio: Stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Ambient Light, Electronic compass, IR blaster, Linear motor
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Beidou / NavIC / Bluesky, USB Type-C, 4G LTE, 5G (sub-6GHz)
  • Battery: 4520mAh with 33W fast charging (33W adapter provided)
  • Color options: Celestial Silver, Lunar White, Cosmic Black
  • Price in Nepal: N/A (Not launched yet)

Xiaomi Mi 11X Review:

So by now, it’s well-established that Xiaomi’s budget and mid-range lineups of smartphones offer great value for money. Recently, I reviewed the POCO X3 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 series, and I would recommend them all without a second thought.

But if you look closely at Xiaomi’s recent strategy, after the Huawei ban, they are aggressively diving into the premium midrange and flagship category—a segment where Huawei’s Nova and P-series used to do so well. And historically speaking, it’s also the very same category where Xiaomi hasn’t found much success.

Mi 11X - Display 1

Anyway, I think this is soon going to change with the Mi 11 series, especially thanks to the Mi 11X that I have been using for a week now. It is an excellent overall phone with one big compromise, which could be a deal-breaker for some. But before that, let me first talk about the things that I’ve really liked about this phone.

Design & Build

  • 76.4 x 163.7 x 7.8 mm, 196 grams
  • Gorilla Glass 5 (front, back), plastic frame
  • No IP certification for dust/water protection
  • No SD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack

And the first of many things I like here is most definitely its design. Mi 11X looks quite identical to the Redmi Note 10 Pro series, yet it feels more premium and ergonomic. It doesn’t have sharp edges as the Note 10 Pro. Plus, it is also thinner. But that’s probably because of its smaller 4520mAh battery inside. Thanks to all these, the Mi 11X gives a premium hands-on feel.

So yeah, it is more like a refined version of the Note 10 Pro. At the back, you can see a different camera layout, which has been inspired by the standard Mi 11. I got myself the Celestial Silver color option, which looks stunning. This reflective back glows differently depending on how you look at it and this simply looks gorgeous.

Gorilla Glass 5 front-and-back

Xiaomi has also included Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both the front and back of the device. However, the side is still made out of plastic. Here, you’ll find a side-mounted fingerprint as well which is a pretty unsettling design choice considering the phone has an AMOLED screen.

Still, it is quite easy to reach and works perfectly fine—although it does struggle when your fingers are wet. Overall, I would say, this is one well-built phone.

Yet, Xiaomi has skipped on a microSD card slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack with the Mi 11 series, including the Mi 11X. You do get a 3.5mm jack to Type-C dongle inside the box, so it’s not that big of an issue.

Display

  • 6.67-inches FHD+ E4 AMOLED display
  • 120/360Hz refresh/touch sampling rate
  • 1300 nits peak brightness, SGS Eye Care

Another thing I have liked about the Mi 11X is its awesome screen. It has a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED panel with support for HDR10+ and 120Hz refresh rate. On paper, it looks similar to the Note 10 Pro Max.

But as soon as I started using the Mi 11X, I realized just how superior its display is. It trumps Note 10 Pro Max’s display by a big margin. Not only does it reproduce better colors and better viewing angles, but the biggest difference you will notice here is how good its touch responsiveness is.

Mi 11X - Display 2

Compared to the 240Hz touch sampling rate on the Note 10 Pro Max, its 360Hz touch sampling rate delivers an almost flagship-level typing experience. Plus, with a powerful flagship-level Snapdragon 870 chipset at hand, I didn’t face any jitter or lag while using the Mi 11X at the 120Hz refresh rate mode either.

On the contrary, you will notice occasional lags in the UI on cheaper phones like the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and POCO X3 Pro. But with Mi 11X, it’s as smooth as a phone can get and the heavy MIUI Android skin doesn’t seem to bottleneck the performance either.

Performance

  • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G SoC (7nm)
  • 6/8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
  • Android 11 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 on top (upgradeable)

The lags are almost non-existent here and therefore, I had a great experience with this phone. And not just that, if you were using a mid-range phone until now and just shifted to the Mi 11X, you will instantly notice how fast apps open, and how effortless multitasking is.

Mi 11X - Design

Snapdragon 870 also unlocks great gaming performance. Here, even the most demanding titles like Genshin Impact run smoothly at 60fps at the highest of settings with 86% stability. There were occasions when it stuttered a bit, but not to the point that it ruined the gameplay.

Things do get mildly warm

The phone does get warm at the back with 40 to 45-degree Celsius surface temperature, but I can’t call it a heating issue. Most importantly, it doesn’t throttle the performance and the phone’s temperature cools down very quickly.

Getting to PUBG Mobile, there still isn’t a 90fps mode here yet, but you can enjoy 60fps gameplay at HDR graphics and Extreme frame rate with 100% stability. You can crank up the setting to Ultra HD graphics and Ultra frame rates in favor of better details, but this will bring down the gameplay to just 40 fps.

Other 120fps optimized games like Critical Ops and Shadowgun War Games are playable at 120fps at the highest of settings, so that’s great.

Battery

  • 4520mAh battery with 33W fast charging

The battery life is also decent on the Mi 11X. It’s not as good as the iPhone 12 Pro Max or the Galaxy M62, but will easily provide you with a day’s worth of endurance under moderate usage. Typically, on my usage pattern, I got around 6 hours of screen-on time, which is similar to what I have achieved with other phones like the Galaxy A52 and Note 10 Pro Max.

Mi 11X - Charging

Plus, Mi 11X charges pretty fast as well. With its 33W charger, it takes around 55 minutes to get from 0 to 100%, which is way faster than the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (1 hour 40 minutes).

Audio & Haptics

  • Stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio
  • Dolby Atmos, X-axis Linear Motor

Moreover, to differentiate the phone from cheaper Redmi devices, Xiaomi has also included good haptics and an excellent pair of hybrid stereo speakers here. The vibration motor gives nice, subtle haptics and the speaker is loud with good dynamic range and immersive audio. Additionally, it also has Dolby Atmos support.

Cameras

  • Triple-camera setup at the back
  • (48MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 5MP telemacro)
  • 20MP selfie camera inside the punch-hole cutout

With that out of the way, let me talk about that one aspect of the Mi 11X, where the biggest cost-cutting has happened, which is the cameras. Considering the price, its cameras are just average and definitely not a reliable shooter that you would want to take out on a vacation or a wedding—not that that’s going to happen anytime soon, but still.

First off, Xiaomi is particularly not known for great camera optimization, and to make matters worse, they’ve decided to cut corners with the inclusion of a budget Sony IMX582 primary lens, which you can find on cheaper phones like POCO X3 Pro and Redmi Note 10. For this review, I compared the cameras on the Xiaomi Mi 11X with the Galaxy A52.

Normal Images

The end result is not very exhilarating. Compared to the Galaxy A52, which is my current favorite camera phone in the mid-range price segment, the photos from Mi 11X look darker, underexposed, and even struggles with dynamic range.

Similarly, the white balance is also off in some of the images and the contrast levels are higher as well. Because of this, most of the images don’t look lively here. And at times, the Mi 11X’s camera even struggles to differentiate the subject and the background. Ouch!

As the sun goes down, it also struggles to lock focus as you can see from this image here.

Wideangle Images

The 8MP ultra-wide-angle doesn’t get a good score either as it’s quite similar to the primary lens.

Plus, these images look soft and don’t retain adequate sharpness either.

Portrait Images

Portraits are also kind of a hit or a miss here, inconsistent to be precise.

At times, you get good subject focus, blur, and the images look pleasing, while sometimes, it outputs unreal contrast with the subject looking considerably dark.

Nighttime Images

As expected, during low light conditions too, the A52 delivers better sharpness, details, and overall better shots, while the Mi 11X struggles by a lot.

The dedicated night mode improves the image quality by a lot and if you want to take nighttime photos, I would definitely advise you to take it in this mode.

Macro Images

Despite all these, there are a few things to like about Mi 11X’s cameras.

First, the macro images are pretty good. But to be completely honest, I don’t take that many close-up shots.

Selfie Images

Secondly, I like the photos coming from the selfie camera.

It doesn’t have the most natural skin tone, but it’s way better compared to the images from the back cameras.

Videography

And lastly, the video ability is pretty decent. EIS works well in 1080P 30fps and 4K 30fps videos with good colors and dynamic range. There isn’t a 4K 60fps while the 1080P 60fps mode lacks stabilization too.

Also, the selfie videos are capped at 1080p 30fps. While these videos look fairly stable and the audio pickup from the microphone isn’t half bad either, I would’ve preferred it to have a wider field of view.

Conclusion

So, to wrap up this review, despite the evident shortcomings in the camera department, I have really-really liked using the Xiaomi Mi 11X. It’s wickedly fast and watching movies with immersive audio has been a pleasing experience as well. During the ongoing lockdown, I’ve managed to complete three seasons of Vikings on this phone. Ha!

But like I said earlier, it is not a perfect phone as its camera performance is nothing but average. And given its relatively premium price tag, I think Xiaomi should have definitely included the 108MP sensor from the Note 10 Pro Max. Still, if you don’t click a lot of photos and prioritize performance more, the Mi 11X makes for a compelling choice.

  • Watch our video review of the Mi 11X: 

Xiaomi Mi 11X Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Excellent value for money
  • Attractive, durable design
  • 120Hz AMOLED screen
  • Best-in-class performance
  • Decent battery endurance
  • Top-quality stereo speakers and vibration motors

Cons:

  • Sub-par camera quality
  • No 3.5mm audio jack
  • No expandable storage
  • Lacks an IP certification

Realme announces its new sub-brand ‘D’ to focus on smart home devices

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Realme announces its new sub-brand ‘D’ to focus on smart home devices

Even though Realme is a separate entity, the company is still reliant on its sister company Oppo for several of its resources. Now, Realme has announced its own sub-brand called ‘D’ under the Realme TechLife division which will focus on AIoT products.

Realme ‘D’

Don’t get confused here. The company hasn’t disclosed the full name of its sub-brand yet and the letter D just seems to be a placeholder of the forthcoming brand’s initials for now.

Realme is aiming to collaborate with innovative companies to help create its new ecosystem products chain. The criteria include high user demand, uniform design language, quality, and experience. On the other hand, Realme will help with R&D, supply chain, and quality assurance.

Through its official Twitter handle, Realme TechLife shared that its new brand started with a DREAM, which led to a DISCOVERY of new DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT, to produce something DIFFERENT. Realme also promises to give consumers a differentiated proposition for enhancing everyday lives with their technology.

Realme India and Europe CEO, Madhav Sheth says ”We will be supporting our partners who have joined the “realme TechLife” platform with our product, R&D, supply, and quality assurance. We leave options to onboard brands to choose their original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners freely”.

Launch

Realme will launch its sub-brand ‘D’ formally on May 25, 2021. On the same day, we will also see the debut of the first D-branded products. Similarly, in addition to the name, the website and social media accounts of the company will go live on the same day as well.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme 8 Pro.

Realme’s latest budget smartwatch has a big screen and built-in GPS

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Realme’s latest budget smartwatch has a big screen and built-in GPS

Realme has launched Watch 2 Pro at its AIoT launch conference held in Malaysia. It looks similar to Watch 2 but features a large screen size among other upgrades. So, let’s learn more about the specifications, features, availability, and expected price of the Realme Watch 2 Pro in Nepal.

Realme Watch 2 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

Realme released Watch 2 just last month which has now been followed by a Pro model. With the wristband, the watch weighs about 40 grams.

This one features a bigger 1.75-inch screen with a 385 x 320 resolution contrary to the 1.4-inch screen on the non-Pro variant. The panel sports a 30Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 600 nits.

Realme Watch 2 Pro Design Display

Likewise, it offers over 100 different watch faces including a couple of live (animated) options to choose from. The device is IP68 rated for water resistance as well. Watch 2 Pro packs a bigger 390mAh battery which can give up to 14 days of battery life.

Features

Moving on, this smartwatch packs all the standard health and fitness features. It brings a heart rate, blood oxygen sensor, and a 3-axis accelerometer. With these, Realme Watch 2 Pro can measure your heart rate, map blood oxygen levels, track sleep cycles, count steps, and more.

Other than this, it features music and camera control, a phone finder, and app/incoming call notifications too. However, since it does not have a built-in microphone or speaker, you cannot answer calls on the watch itself.

Realme Watch 2 Pro Sports Modes

Furthermore, it also brings a built-in high-precision dual-satellite GPS, which is absent in the standard Realme Watch 2. In addition, the company promises up to offer 90 different sports modes via an OTA update, but it will only ship with 16 workout modes out of the box. 

Rest of the specs

In terms of connectivity, the Watch GT 2 Pro syncs with Realme Link App on your phone via Bluetooth 5.0. This smartwatch is available in two-color configurations, namely Space Grey and Metallic Silver.

Realme Watch 2 Specifications:

  • Body: 255.2 x 38.9 x 12.65 mm, 40 grams (with strap)
  • Design: Polycarbonate body, Silicon wrist band (22mm)
  • Display: 1.75-inches IPS LCD, 30Hz, 600 nits brightness
  • Resolution: 385 x 320 pixels
  • Water Resistance Level: IP68 rating
  • Compatibility: Android 5.0+ / iOS 11 (Bluetooth 5.0)
  • Companion App: Realme Link (Android | iOS)
  • Sensors: 3-axis Accelerometer, Heart Rate, Blood Oxygen
  • Sports Mode: In total 90 different modes (after OTA update)
  • Battery: 390mAh (up to 14 days)
  • Charging: Magnetic charger
  • Color options: Space Grey, Metallic Silver

Realme Watch 2 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Realme Watch 2 Pro will go on sale in Malaysia from May 29 for the price of MYR 299. If and when it launches here, we expect the price of Realme Watch 2 Pro in Nepal to be around NPR 10,000.

Smartwatch Price in Malaysia Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Watch 2 Pro MYR 299 NPR 10,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our pick for the best smartwatches for 2021.

Dell Inspiron 14 5406 with 11th Gen Intel CPU officially launched in Nepal

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Dell Inspiron 14 5406 with 11th Gen Intel CPU officially launched in Nepal

The prices of laptops have shot up significantly since the pandemic last year. Despite this, their demand has not slowed down because of remote learning, work-from-home protocols, and so on.  Here, we will be talking about Dell Inspiron 14 5406 2-in-1, which we think is among the best starter laptop out there.

Dell Inspiron 14 5406 Overview: 

Design and Overview 

Like I mentioned earlier, the Dell Inspiron 14 5406 is a 2-in-1 laptop, meaning it can be transformed into a tablet at a moment’s notice. It features a metal lid while the rest of the body is made from plastic. It is available in two color options – Platinum Silver and Titan Gray.

Here, the Titan Gray variant is ever so slightly thinner and lighter than the Platinum Silver model. Its 360-degree hinge allows you to use the laptop in multiple modes including Tent mode, Stand mode, and Stand mode.

Dell Inspiron 5406 Chassis

Coming to the display, it has a 14-inch FHD LED-backlit panel with touch support. The bezels are slim on three sides. In addition to touch input, Dell Inspiron 14 5406 supports stylus input as well.

Unfortunately, the company doesn’t ship a stylus inside the box. You can buy a Dell Active Pen separately to take notes faster during online classes or explore your hobby of sketching during this lockdown.  

Performance and Memory 

Under the hood, there is an Intel Core i3-1115G4 CPU. It’s an 11th-gen Tiger Lake dual-core processor with a single-core boost of up to 4.1GHz. It even supports Intel’s HyperThreading technology for improved multi-threaded performance.

Getting to the memory side of things, you get 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 128GB of SSD storage here. It should be enough to get started, but you can swap the onboard SSD for one with a higher capacity if required.

Dell Inspiron 5406 Tablet Mode

The new thermal system on the Inspiron 5406 consists of complex algorithms and accelerometers. Dell claims that it can detect if you are using the laptop on your hand, lap, or desk and apply the required thermal profile for the best performance. 

Keyboard, Speaker, and Camera 

Moving on, it comes with a backlit keyboard. There is an HD camera with dual-array microphones on top of the screen for your video call needs like Zoom meetings. It even has a physical shutter to protect your privacy. The stereo speaker setup on this laptop is MaxxAudio Pro-tuned.

Dell Inspiron 5406 Keyboard

Rest of the specs 

A 3-cell 40 WHr ”Smart” Lithium-ion battery provides the necessary juice for the Inspiron 5406. It also supports ExpressCharge technology which means that it can go from 0 to 80% in just one hour.

Yet, the remaining 20% takes an additional hour to fill up but Dell says this design choice is intended to maintain battery health in the long run.

In terms of I/O, you have one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, PowerDelivery), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one HDMI 1.4b, and one audio-combo jack. There’s also a MicroSD card reader and a wedge-shaped lock slot. On the wireless connectivity front, it supports Intel Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. 

Dell Inspiron 5406 Specifications: 

  • Display: 14-inch FHD WVA panel, touch-enabled, 360-degree hinge
  • CPU: 11th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 processors
  • GPU: up to NVIDIA GeForce MX330
  • RAM: 8GB DDR4-3200
  • Storage: up to 512GB PCIe NVMe2 SSD 
  • Audio: Dual speakers with MaxxAudio Pro 
  • Ports: 1x USB2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, PowerDelivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x audio combo jack, 1x MicroSD card reader   
  • Battery: 3-cell 40Wh battery (ExpressCharge support)
  • Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 6 2×2 (Gig+), Bluetooth 5.1

Dell Inspiron 5406 Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of Dell Inspiron 5406 in Nepal starts at NPR 119,000 for the Core i5 variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. It goes all the way up to NPR 154,000 depending upon the configuration. You can buy it from official distributors like Neostore and Genxt.

However, you can even get the Dell Inspiron 5406 for cheaper from stores like ITTI, LDS, and Zozo Hub.

Dell Inspiron 5406 Price in Nepal Availability
Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD NPR 119,000 Hukut
Core i5-1135G7, MX330, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD NPR 135,690 Hukut
Core i5-1135G7, MX330, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD NPR 137,500 Hukut
Core i7-1165G7, MX330, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD NPR 154,000 Hukut
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the MSI ROG Strix Scar 15 2021.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Review: Classy

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Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Review: Classy

Not all smartwatches are built the same. Some prioritize cramming in a horde of features, some favor extensive durability, some prefer a great design, while some achieve to deliver all of these. And Huawei’s latest premium smartwatch almost fits into the last category with its well-rounded qualities. Allow me to discuss more in this review of the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Specifications:

  • Body: 46.7 x 46.7 x 11.4mm, 52 grams (without strap), Titanium case
  • Strap: Black fluoroelastomer, Gray-brown leather
  • Color options: Nebula Grey, Night Black
  • Display: 1.39-inches Always-on AMOLED panel, Sapphire glass
  • Resolution: 454 x 454 pixels, 326 PPI
  • Water resistance: 5ATM waterproof
  • Chipset: Huawei Kirin A1 + STL4R9
  • Software: Huawei LiteOS
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Optical heart rate, Air pressure, GPS + GLONASS + Galileo, NFC
  • Storage: 4GB (2GB for music storage), 32MB RAM
  • Phone calls: Built-in microphone, speaker
  • Sports mode: 100+ sports modes (6 automatic detections)
  • Battery: 455mAh cell (Up to 14 days of endurance)
  • Charging: Qi Wireless charging
  • Companion app: Huawei Health (Android | iOS)
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 34,990

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Review:

Design

  • Circular dial face, Titanium case
  • 22mm leather/fluoroelastomer strap
  • 5 ATM (50 meters) water resistance
  • Built-in microphone, speaker grille

Starting with the build quality itself, this is where Huawei has brought the most upgrade compared to the standard Watch GT 2. The measly 3D glass is replaced with sapphire glass instead whereas the plastic back and stainless steel case have been substituted with ceramic back and titanium case, respectively. As a result, this is definitely one of the most premium smartwatches that have been on my wrist so far.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro - Leather Strap

Yet, much to my chagrin, Huawei has dumped the smaller 42mm variant for these smartwatches. Therefore, the only option available option—the 46mm—is a little too bulky for my hand. Weighing around 52 grams without the strap, it’s not the most comfortable thing to put on either. But before we get off on the wrong foot, let me just say that this is totally a subjective opinion and someone else could very easily get used to the Watch GT 2 Pro.

Multiple strap options inside the box

Like always, there are a couple of color options to choose from: Nebula Gray and Night Black. Our review unit of the Huawei GT 2 Pro is the latter. The company also ships two watch straps inside the box and while I thought I’d prefer the leather strap, I ended up finding the fluoroelastomer more comfortable instead.

Interestingly, the back of this strap is soft whereas the front is relatively coarse.  Throughout my usage for this review, I haven’t developed any skin irritation, allergy, or similar issues on the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro, which is great news. But if neither option floats your boat, you can easily swap them out since it takes a universal 22mm strap.

On the right are two buttons—where the one on the bottom is customizable. You can set it to launch a built-in system app or other shortcuts. Similarly, there’s the speaker grille underneath as well while the back of the watch holds the sensor module including the new optical heart rate sensor that supposedly consumes less power compared to its predecessor.

All in all, the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro is easily the most affordable smartwatch with a truly premium design you could buy right now. Considering how Samsung and Apple’s alternatives with similar build material easily cost more than double of this, Huawei’s excellent delivery of a similar flagship smartwatch experience at a comparatively digestible asking price is commendable.

Display

  • 1.39-inches AMOLED, Sapphire glass
  • 454 x 454 pixel, 200+ watch faces

On to the display, you have the same 1.39” Always-on AMOLED screen with 454 by 454 resolution as its non-Pro counterpart. But like I mentioned earlier, the company has shifted from the 3D glass material on the Watch GT 2 to sapphire here—making for a pretty durable screen. Likewise, the slightly raised screen has been flattened out too and it’s still void of any Gorilla Glass protection.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro - Design

Now, this may invite questions regarding scuffs or scratches over the long run but I wouldn’t worry about it. That’s because sapphire is probably the most durable build material you could have on a smartwatch screen. Ranking 9 on the Mohs hardness scale (out of 10), this sapphire-hardened display will survive even the nastiest of bumps or drops.

Anyway, this AMOLED screen brings pitch-black contrast, excellent colors, and outdoors visibility is of no concern either. Huawei lets you choose from 5 levels of brightness or set it to auto that adjusts illumination level automatically. I found its auto-brightness adjustment to work perfectly fine although the stutter in the switch can be a bit distracting.

For what’s supposedly a premium smartwatch, such inconsistency should’ve been dealt with by now but here we are. But that’s not to say this minor complaint is a dealbreaker in any way.

200+ watch faces

Moving on, Huawei lets you choose from 200+ watch faces here. Thankfully, most of them are pretty well-designed and fitting for GT 2 Pro’s visual aesthetics. The one that spoke to me the most was this BSOD-inspired dial face which might be too nerdy for others. Ever since I discovered this watch face, I’ve been hesitant to switch to something else.

But if you want, you can change the watch face via the companion app or by long-pressing on the homescreen itself. Also, the touch response on this thing is no issue either. The touch and swipe gestures work as they should. Notifications can be accessed with a swipe from the bottom while the top panel holds the basic command center.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro - Display

This includes shortcuts to settings, alarms, and a few other menus. Being able to customize them would’ve been great but Huawei doesn’t let you do that yet. Similarly, you can access different apps like heart rate monitoring, stress level, weather, music player with a swipe to the left or right.

Performance

  • Huawei Kirin A1 SoC, Lite OS
  • 32MB RAM, 4GB internal storage

Running the show is Huawei’s homegrown Kirin A1 chipset and Lite OS. We’d complained about its incompetence in our review of the Honor MagicWatch 2 (which is the exact same as Huawei Watch GT 2). Unfortunately, that critique has lived on to the Watch GT 2 Pro as well. Of course, this under-powerful combo of chipset and operating system has its own perks but I believe the cons outweigh the pros by a big margin.

First off is the aforementioned sluggishness in the UI/UX itself. Considering its premium stature, this should never have been an issue in the first place. Compared to the likes of the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, it feels almost amateurish.

With 32MB of RAM and 4GB of storage onboard, ultimately, the Watch GT 2 Pro is not able to compete against the best of the best in terms of performance. Additionally, it doesn’t support any third-party apps either which is a big letdown. You’re gonna have to make do with the ones that come pre-installed.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro - Wearing

I feel like Huawei could’ve softened the blow a little bit by including Spotify since this smartwatch is capable of a smartphone-free music experience. The thing is, out of the 4GB of internal storage, 2GB has been assigned for offline music storage. Plus, GT 2 Pro can also connect to a pair of Bluetooth earbuds/headphones.

Non-actionable notifications

Moreover, incoming notifications aren’t actionable on this smartwatch either. While their delivery is quick enough, if you need to reply to messages or perform other quick actions, you will have to reach for your phone—with the only exception being phone calls. It lets you pick up or make calls from the watch itself and the call quality itself is fantastic.

The audio output from the speakers is loud enough and impressively clear—some of the best I’ve seen on a smartwatch so far. To configure the watch settings or view your health stats, the Watch GT 2 Pro syncs to the Huawei Health app for which you’ll need to sign in with a Huawei account.

From switching watch faces, uploading music files, changing settings, updating firmware, to viewing your workout records in detail—it all happens here.

Surprisingly, the music transfer is way faster here compared to how it was on the Honor MagicWatch 2. Anyway, all the data are presented in an easy-to-understand UI. The dashboard gives you a quick look at your recent health data while selecting individual menus offers more in-depth insight.

Health, Fitness Tracking

  • 100+ workout modes with automatic detection of 6
  • Blood oxygen, built-in GPS, heart-rate monitoring

On to the fitness tracking side of things, the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro comes loaded with over 100 workout modes. The company also says this smartwatch can automatically detect six workouts including walking, running, elliptical, etc. But, I struggled triggering it more than once. Slow-paced walks are a no-go for GT 2 Pro’s automatic workout detection algorithm.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro - Ceramic Back

Regardless, the 100+ exercise modes include rowing, surfing, skiing, and even golfing. Besides this, it supports blood oxygen, continuous heart rate, stress, and sleep monitoring too. Even though Huawei had promised continuous SpO2 monitoring with a firmware update, it’s a no show yet which is another disappointment.

Nightly blood oxygen tracking is such a critical and useful feature to have in these trying times. And seeing Huawei let us down on this front is just clumsy on the company’s part.

[Update: Turns out, Huawei hasn’t updated its apps in Google Play Store in a long time. So, after downloading the latest version of Huawei Health from the AppGallery, continuous SpO2 monitoring is available on Watch GT 2 Pro.]

Nevertheless, I’m quite impressed with its sleep monitoring feature. It got my time to bed and time I got up right every time.

Like every other smartwatch, it also rates your sleep quality out of 100. You can check your sleep cycle’s different categories including deep sleep, light sleep, REM sleep, and awake time on the Huawei Health app.

I found its stress monitoring to be pretty accurate too—but only after first calibrating it following a couple of questions.

Define your heart

Before this, the Watch GT 2 Pro continuously graphed my stress levels between medium and high when that was simply not the case. Moving on, its continuous heart rate monitoring feature even lets you send alerts in case of any irregular measurement.

You can also set custom values for different heart-rate zones like aerobics, anaerobic, fat burning, etc. depending on your health condition. Nice. To help you relax, it supports breathing exercises as well.

Here, you can trigger the workout menu by pressing the top button. Its 5 ATM water resistance has been complemented by the ability to track your swimming exercise as well. And just like Samsung’s Galaxy Watch series, there’s a feature to drain water from the watch; although you’re still advised to dry off with a piece of cloth too. Nonetheless, GT 2 Pro’s built-in GPS helps you trail your workout routes without requiring a navigation signal from your smartphone.

Built-in GPS

Yet, it doesn’t work perfectly. First off, even when I was in an open space, the watch took at least a couple of minutes to latch on to a GPS signal almost all the time. Plus, how it doesn’t let you start (almost every) outdoor workouts without first locking to a GPS signal is super annoying. But when it eventually does, I found its navigational skills to be quite accurate.

Yes, it still struggles when you’re in a relatively congested environment, and compared to something like the Amazfit T-Rex or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, its GPS is relatively unreliable. Huawei has also introduced something called “Route Back”. This feature promises to navigate you your way back to the starting point of the workout.

Yet, that’s been a hit-and-miss during my usage. Even when I was in an open space (as demanded) with the watch locked to a GPS signal, the location pin icon in the watch didn’t shift as much based on my relative position. For instance, although I took a 360-turn, the route back navigation system failed to direct my way back accordingly.

Additionally, its UI is unnecessarily simple too—one that wouldn’t bode well in the streets of Kathmandu. It’s as if this interface doesn’t account for buildings, junctions, and similar small turns on the road. There’s also a voice guide to assist in your workouts. From announcing different milestones throughout your exercise to alerting you of any triggers you’ve set for the workout, I’m pretty fond of this feature.

And like I said earlier, you can listen to music during your workout sessions by connecting to a pair of Bluetooth earbuds too. So, from built-in GPS to offline music playback, the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro delivers a truly smartphone-less exercise experience.

Battery

  • 455mAh battery (Up to 14 days)
  • Qi Wireless charging certified

Featuring the same 455mAh battery as the Watch GT 2, the company promises up to 14 days of battery life here. That is an excellent number for a smartwatch; considering how Apple and Samsung’s best struggle to go on two days without having to juice it up.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro - Buttons

But let me once again remind you that the Watch GT 2 Pro is simply not on the same playing field as its prime competition. Anyway, with brightness set to auto, an hour or so of GPS usage, alongside continuous heart rate monitoring turned on, I managed to get about 10 days of battery life here.

Filling up the battery from 0 to 100% takes around 1 hour and 13 minutes. Huawei also says 5 minutes of charge gives you 10 hours of battery life. More importantly, the GT 2 Pro now supports Qi wireless charging, unlike its non-Pro sibling. While you’ll be able to fill up the battery using any Qi-certified wireless charger, in terms of smartphones, it only works on the ones from Huawei that support reverse wireless charging.

Conclusion

Wrapping up this review of the Watch GT 2 Pro, Huawei is offering a luxurious build quality with this smartwatch. The classic circular dial has been molded from high-end materials like titanium, ceramic, and sapphire. So, if you want your smartwatch to double as a fashion accessory that blends into any setting; one that also offers a terrific battery life, this is almost a no-brainer.

Yet, its under-powerful overall performance, lack of third-party app support, and other limitations hesitate us from recommending the GT 2 Pro to those looking for a top-notch full-fledged smartwatch.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Premium, luxurious build quality
  • Bright, vibrant AMOLED display
  • Accurate heart rate, sleep tracking
  • Built-in GPS works well enough
  • Terrific phone call quality
  • Offline music storage feature
  • Great battery life, wireless charging

Cons:

  • Only available in 46mm option
  • UI/UX feels quite stuttery
  • Route Back feature needs work
  • Non-actionable notifications
  • No third-party app support
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