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Xiaomi launches FlipBuds Pro TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation

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Xiaomi launches FlipBuds Pro TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation

Xiaomi offers a wide variety of IoT products including wireless earbuds. The company has expanded its portfolio of TWS earbuds with the launch of the FlipBuds series in China. FlipBuds Pro is the first model in this lineup. So, let’s look at the all features and specs of Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro alongside its expected price in Nepal.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro Overview:

Design

Starting with the design, FlipBuds Pro gets its inspiration from Apple’s AirPods Pro. Although the product as a whole is not comparable, the typical short stem shape with a curved body is identical to Apple’s alternative.

This high-gloss all-black body sets it apart from the competition. Furthermore, the charging case is more rounded here. According to Xiaomi, the premium appearance is due to the nano NCVM coating.

Audio

In terms of sound, these buds include Qualcomm’s QCC5151 audio chip. It boasts 11mm ultra dynamic sound drivers and these ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) enabled TWS earbuds come with Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. Xiaomi says that low-latency activities such as gaming should be no problem for its new earbuds.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro Buds Charging Case

A long press on either earbud will switch between transparency and noise-canceling modes, a single press will play/pause music or accept calls, and a double press will skip the currently playing track or reject calls.

Xiaomi promises 5 hours of battery life with ANC enabled and 7 hours without it. Similarly, the charging case can provide up to 28 hours of entertainment. Furthermore, FlipBuds Pro also supports fast charging, giving you 2 hours of playback in just 5 minutes.

Three-modes Noise Cancellation

Xiaomi promises an incredible level of noise cancellation on the FlipBuds Pro. By the way, it is the company’s first TWS earbuds with ANC. It has three ANC modes and can filter up to 40 decibels of noise.

Depending on your ambient setting, one can choose between daily, office, and travel noise cancellation modes. To trigger them, go to the MIUI pop-up settings menu (on Xiaomi phones) or the XiaoAI app (on other Android phones).

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro Specifications:

  • Weight: 60 grams 
  • Chip: Qualcomm’s QCC5151 
  • Drivers: 11mm dynamic drivers
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2
  • Audio: Active Noise Cancellation (up to 40dB), dual transparency mode, auto-connect, Xiaomi voice control
  • Control: Touch gestures
  • Charging Interface: USB Type-C
  • Battery & Charging: Single charge – up to 5 hours (with ANC), up to 7 hours (without), with Case – up to 28 hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro will go on sale in China from May 21 where its price is CNY 799. If Xiaomi Nepal decides to launch the FlipBuds Pro here, we expect its price to be around NPR 17,000.

Earbuds model Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro CNY 799 NPR 17,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Poco X3 Pro.

Asus has kept motorized cameras alive with the ZenFone 8 Flip

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Asus has kept motorized cameras alive with the ZenFone 8 Flip

Alongside ZenFone 8, Asus launched the ZenFone 8 Flip with its iconic rotating camera module. It shares some specifications with the ZenFone 8 and some with the ZenFone 7. So, let’s take a look at the specifications, features, and expected price of the Asus ZenFone 8 Flip in Nepal.

Asus ZenFone 8 Flip Overview:

Design and Display

ZenFone 8 Flip features a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. It boasts a 92% screen-to-body ratio thanks to the clean-cut layout void of any notch or punch-hole cutout. Similarly, this display has HDR10+ certification and can reach a peak brightness of 1000 nits. For protection, Asus has used Gorilla Glass 6 on the front. The screen houses an in-display fingerprint sensor as well.

Asus Zenfone Flip 8 Display Design

Moving on to the device’s dimensions, it has a thickness of 9.6mm and weighs about 230 grams. So, it’s a little thick and cumbersome phone. Furthermore, ZenFone 8 Flip has an aluminum frame with a mirrored rim.

Performance

Like the standard ZenFone 8, it is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888, a 5nm flagship smartphone chipset. Furthermore, it packs a bigger 5,000mAh battery with 30W wired charging, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 256GB of UFS3.1 storage. However, it does not have an IP rating. On the software front, it is driven by Android 11 with ZenUI 8 on top.

Camera

The main draw of ZenFone 8 Flip, of course, is its rotating camera array. However, it borrows the ZenFone 7’s identical triple-camera configuration. This includes a 64MP f/1.8 Sony IMX686 primary sensor, a 12MP f/2.2 Sony IMX363 ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

Because of the motorized mechanism of these cameras, the ZenFone 8 Flip doesn’t have a dedicated front-facing camera. It’s a cool concept to be able to use the rear camera scope for selfies because it allows for better selfies and other fun camera modes.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, the ZenFone 8 Flip has stereo speakers with Dirac HD sound technology. It has also integrated Wi-Fi 6E technology, although it is only available in the United States. Other regions get Wi-Fi 6 instead. Furthermore, an Asus ZenEar Pro headset is included in the pack, which is quite rare these days.

Asus ZenFone 8 Flip Specifications:

  • Body: Glass body, aluminum frame, 165.04 x 77.28 x 9.6 mm, 230g
  • Display: 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED Panel, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, 20:9 ratio, 90Hz, Up to 1000 nits, Delta-E < 1, HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, 105% NTSC color
  • Resolution: FHD (2400 x 1080 pixels)
  • Cameras: Flip-out triple camera array;
    • 64MP f/1.8 Sony IMX686 primary, Dual-PDAF
    • 12MP f/2.2 Sony IMX363 ultra-wide, Dual-PDAF, 4CM macro
    • 8MP, 3x optical zoom
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 680)
  • GPU: Adreno 660
  • Memory: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Audio: Dual stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
  • Sensor: In-display fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, Proximity, Ambient light, Hall, Accelerator, Angle sensor
  • OS: Android 11 with Asus ZenUI 8 on top
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 30-Watt Fast Charging
  • Colors: Galactic Black, Glacier Silver

Asus ZenFone 8 Flip Price in Nepal & Availability

Asus ZenFone 8 Flip is up for pre-order in Europe where it costs EUR 799 for the 8/256 GB variant. Smartphones from Asus aren’t officially available in Nepal so it’s highly unlikely that the ZenFone 8 will launch here. Still, if Asus plans to launch the ZenFone 8 Flip in Nepal, it might cost around NPR 130,000.

Asus ZenFone 8 Flip Price in Europe Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256 GB EUR 799 NPR 130,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy A52.

Infinix Note 10 Pro brings a big 6.95″ FHD 90Hz display, Helio G95 and more

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Infinix Note 10 Pro brings a big 6.95″ FHD 90Hz display, Helio G95 and more

Infinix Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro NFC are the relatively premium offerings in the company’s new Note 10 series. These two offer the same set of specs but only the latter has NFC connectivity. Let’s learn more about the Infinix Note 10 Pro (NFC) along with its specs, features, and expected price in Nepal.

Infinix Note 10 Pro Overview:

Display and Design

Infinix Note 10 features a 6.95-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel. The company has included support for a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. This display has a center-aligned cutout for the selfie camera. The contrast and screen-to-body ratio are listed at 1500:1 and 91%, respectively. It is also TÜV Rheinland certified for low blue light emission.

Infinix Note 10 Pro NFC Design and Color Options

At the back, there is a left-aligned rectangular camera bump. The phone is available in three color options – Purple, Nordic Secret, and Black.

Performance and Memory

Infinix Note 10 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. It is based on TSMC’s 12nm process and features a two-cluster core design, consisting of two Cortex-A76 cores (@ 2.05GHz) and six Cortex-A55 cores (@2.0GHz).

The graphics are handled by Mali-G76 MC4 GPU (@900MHz). Compared to Infinix Note 8, the company claims that Helio G95 results in a 25.8% and 120.8% boost in CPU and GPU performance, respectively.

Users can choose between 6GB or 8GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The latter’s performance is further boosted by Write Booster technology.

Camera

This time around, there are some changes made to the camera setup. For instance, it’s the first time Infinix has included an ultrawide camera in its Note series of smartphones. The 8MP ultrawide sensor has a 120˚ Field of View and it also doubles as a macro sensor.

Infinix Note 10 Pro NFC Camera Setup

Similarly, the 64MP primary camera is a 1/1.7” sensor which is the biggest yet on an Infinix Note device. The larger sensor means it can capture more light resulting in brighter images. It is also capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps.

Also, Infinix has bid farewell to the gimmicky AI lens. Other lenses in this quad-camera setup include a 2MP monochrome and a 2MP portrait sensor. For selfies, there is a 16MP front-facing camera.

Rest of the specs

Infinix Note 10 Pro comes with a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It is also TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast Charging certified. The phone has a dual-speaker setup with DTS audio and features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics. It ships with Android 11 with XOS 7.6 UI on top.

Infinix Note 10 Pro (NFC) Specifications:

  • Display: 6.95-inches IPS LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate
  • Resolution: FHD+ (1080 x 2460 pixels)
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G95 (12nm)
  • GPU: Arm Mali-G76 MC4
  • Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: XOS 7.6 on top of Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Quad (64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP monochrome, 2MP portrait)
  • Front Camera: 16MP sensor (punch-hole)
  • Audio: Dual-speaker with DTS
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth, USB Type-C, NFC (only on Note 10 Pro NFC)
  • Battery: 5,000mAh with 33W fast charging

Infinix Note 10 Pro Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of Infinix Note 10 Pro starts at $260 in the global market and will go on sale in select regions later this month. If it launches here, we expect the starting price of Infinix Note 10 Pro in Nepal to be around NPR 32,000.

Smartphone Model Price (Global) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Infinix Note 10 Pro $260 NPR 32,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Infinix Note 8/8i. [Nepali]

Asus ZenFone 8 is a power-packed compact flagship smartphone

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Asus ZenFone 8 is a power-packed compact flagship smartphone

Asus is a well-known name in the gaming industry, be it laptops or smartphones. Not so long ago, the company launched ROG Phone 5 in the market with high-end specs. Adding to that, in its flagship lineup, Asus has unveiled the ZenFone 8. Let’s find out more about the Asus ZenFone 8 and its expected price in Nepal.

Asus ZenFone 8 Overview:

Design and Display

Asus has engineered the ZenFone 8 to be a compact flagship smartphone. On the other hand, the company has made no significant compromise with the device. It has a 5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1100 nits.

It weighs just 169g and measures 8.9mm in thickness. The panel brags Delta-E<1, is HDR 10+ certified, and covers a 151.9% sRGB color gamut. Furthermore, the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and supports glove touch.

Asus Zenfone 8 Display Design

In terms of design, the rear panel features a camera hump, an Asus ZenFone branding, and nothing more. The frame is made of matte aluminum, and the back is coated with anti-glare matte frosted glass.

Performance

ZenFone 8 is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 processor. The phone is available with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of USF 3.1 storage. There’s also a 64GB storage option that uses a comparatively slower UFS 2.1 protocol instead.

In terms of software, it runs on Android 11 with ZenUI 8 on top, and Asus has sought to enhance the user experience with a plethora of built-in customizations. ZenFone 8 is also IP68 certified for dust and water resistance.

Camera

The phone has a dual-camera setup at the back led by a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor with OIS, which clicks at 16MP shots by default using Quad Bayer technology. Similarly, the secondary camera is a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor with a 112 Field of view (FoV). It also doubles as a macro sensor with a 4CM focus distance.

Asus Zenfone 8 Camera

On the front, there’s a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor inside a punch-hole cutout on the top left corner. Moreover, the phone can record videos at up to 8K UHD resolution at 24 fps from the main camera. As usual, there are other video recording options like auto video, pro video, slow motion, time-lapse and more.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, the ZenFone 8 supports Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC too. It has a 4000mAh battery which supports quick charging via a 30W power adapter. For audio, it has a stereo speaker setup with Dirac HD sound technology.

Asus ZenFone 8 Specifications:

  • Body: Glass body, aluminum frame, 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm, 169g
  • Display: 5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED Panel, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 20:9 ratio, 120Hz, Up to 1100 nits, Delta-E < 1, HDR10+, 112% DCI-P3, 107% NTSC, 151.9% sRGB color gamut
  • Resolution: FHD (2400 x 1080 pixels)
  • Rear Camera: Dual;
    • 64MP f/1.8 Sony IMX686 primary, Dual-PDAF, OIS
    • 12MP f/2.2 Sony IMX363 ultra-wide, Dual-PDAF, 4CM macro
  • Front Camera: 12MP f/2.5 Sony IMX663 sensor (punch-hole)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5nm)
  • GPU: Adreno 660
  • RAM: 6/8/12/16GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • Storage: 64GB UFS 2.1 or 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Audio: Dual stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
  • Sensor: In-display fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, Proximity, Ambient light, Hall, Accelerator, Angle sensor
  • OS: Android 11 with Asus ZenUI 8 on top
  • Battery: 4000mAh with 30-Watt Fast Charging
  • Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver, Moonlight White

Asus ZenFone 8 Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of the Asus ZenFone 8 starts at EUR 599 for the 6/128GB variant and goes up to EUR 799 for the top-of-the-line 16/256GB model. ZenFone 8 is unlikely to launch in Nepal officially. But, we expect the price of the Asus ZenFone 8 in Nepal to start at NPR 90,000 if it’s available here via unofficial channels.

Asus ZenFone 8 Price in Euro Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128 EUR 599 NPR 90,000
8/128 EUR 669 NPR 105,000
8/256 EUR 729 NPR 120,000
16/256 EUR 799 NPR 130,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of the OnePlus 9 Pro.

Dell updates its 17″ XPS with the “highest performance” mobile processor

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Dell updates its 17″ XPS with the “highest performance” mobile processor

Last year, Dell re-introduced the 17-inch XPS to go alongside the much-loved XPS 15 and XPS 13. A year later, the XPS 17 9700 has its successor. The 2021 iteration of the XPS 17 comes with the latest CPUs and GPUs along with a better cooling solution and a better screen. Here, we will be discussing the key specs of the new Dell XPS 17 9710 along with its expected price in Nepal.

Dell XPS 17 9710 Overview:

Display and Display

As expected, Dell has not introduced many changes regarding the aesthetics of the device. Its chassis is carved out of a single block of aluminum and arrives in two colors. The Platinum Silver variant comes with a CNC-machined aluminum while on the other hand, you get carbon fiber composite palm with the black color option.

Dell XPS 17 9710 Design and Display

Coming to the 17-inch display, you can choose between a 4K UHD touch panel and an FHD non-touch panel. Both screens have an anti-reflective coating. They also boast a brightness of up to 500 nits. In addition, the 4K model covers 100% of Adobe RGB and 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It has DisplayHDR 400 certification and Gorilla Glass 6 protection as well.

Performance and Memory

Here, users get to choose from four Tiger Lake H-series mobile processors. The base variant features the hexa-core Core i5-11400H CPU. You can go all the way to octa-core i9-11980HK which, according to Intel, ”delivers the highest performance in laptops for business professionals because of the Turbo Boost Max 3.0 speed of 5.0GHz”.

All these CPUs feature Intel UHD graphics. But for people wanting more power, Dell is offering XPS 17 with RTX 3050 and 3060 graphics as well. You can configure the Dell XPS 17 9710 with up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM and 4TB PCIe SSD.

Keyboard, TouchPad, and Audio

This laptop comes with a full-sized backlit chiclet keyboard. Each key has a 1.3mm travel distance. The power button has a fingerprint sensor integrated into it. It supports Windows Hello authentication. There is also a glass-surface precision touchpad.

Dell XPS 17 9710 Keyboard and Touchpad

For audio, it has a quad-speaker setup which consists of two woofers (2.5W) and two tweeters (1.5W). Together, they contribute to an 8W total peak output. The whole setup is tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro and Waves NX 3D audio. The dual-array microphone has also been optimized with Waves MaxxVoice.

Rest of the specs

Coming to ports, Dell has kept things simple by including only four Thunderbolt ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery compatibility. In addition, there is a 3.5mm audio combo jack and a wedge-shaped security lock. To compensate for the lack of other I/O, Dell ships XPS 17 with a USB-C to USB-A adapter and an HDMI v2.0 adapter.

Depending upon the configuration, the laptop comes with a 56Whr or 97Whr battery with a 90W or 130W Type-C adapter.

Dell XPS 17 9710 (2021) Specifications: 

  • Design and Build: Unibody Aluminum chassis
  • Dimension: 19.5 x 9.76  x 0.77-inches, 2.11 – 2.51 kg
  • Display: 17″ InfinityEdge Anti-Glare, 500nits, Non-touch FHD / Touch 4K, Gorilla Glass 6 (on 4K), Dolby Vision, Eyesafe, Display HDR (on 4K)
  • Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080) / 4K UHD (3840 x 2400)
  • Keyboard: Backlit chicklet, 1.3 mm key travel
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-11400H / i7-11800H / i9-11900H / i9-11980HK
  • RAM: 8 to 64GB of DDR4 (dual-channel, 3200MHz)
  • Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • Battery: 56 / 97 Watt-hours
  • Storage: 256GB to 4TB PCIe SSD
  • Webcam: HD 720p Webcam with Windows Hello
  • Audio: Quad-Speaker (2x 2.5W woofers + 2x 1.5W tweeters)
  • Connectivity: Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2 x 2), Bluetooth 5.1
  • Ports: 4x Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort and PowerDelivery, 1x wedge lock, 1x audio combo jack
  • AC adapter: 90W or 130W AC adapter
  • Adapters: USB-C to USB-A v3.0 adapter, HDMI v2.0 dongle

Dell XPS 17 9710 (2021) Price in Nepal & Availability

Dell XPS 17 9710 will go on sale in the US later this year at a starting price of USD 1,399. Thus, we expect the price of Dell XPS 17 9710 in Nepal to start at NPR 200,000.

Dell XPS model Price in the US Price in Nepal (Expected)
XPS 17 9710 USD 1,399 NPR 200,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the ROG Strix Scar 15 2021.

Legion 5i (2021) is Lenovo’s cheapest gaming laptop with RTX 30-series GPU

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Legion 5i (2021) is Lenovo’s cheapest gaming laptop with RTX 30-series GPU

Lenovo has refreshed its Legion lineup of gaming laptops with Intel’s latest 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H processors. Legion 5i is the cheapest of the bunch and the only one to have an option with two display sizes. Here, we will be discussing the official specifications and key features of the Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) along with its expected price in Nepal.

Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) Overview:

Design and Display

Like I mentioned earlier, the Legion 5i comes in two display sizes – 15” and 17”. The latter comes with a 17.3” FHD panel with either a 60Hz refresh rate or a 144Hz Dolby Vision-enabled screen.

On the other hand, the 15.6” model offers more display options starting with a standard FHD panel to up to 165Hz WQHD screen with 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision, and G-SYNC compatibility. The third option offers the same specs but with an FHD resolution. Lastly, there is a 120Hz variant without any of the bells and whistles like Dolby Vision.

As expected, the 17” model is heavier than the 15” counterpart. The former comes in Phantom Black color while the latter has an additional Stingray White option.

Performance and Memory

Lenovo Legion 5i is powered by the latest 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake-H Core i7 CPUs. Users can make a choice between Core i7-11400H and Core i7-11800H processor while there are multiple GPU options—all from the NVIDIA RTX 30 series. The most premium model packs RTX 3070 with 130W maximum power.

Lenovo Legion 5i 2021 Design and Display

Lenovo has also included an AI Engine to boost the frame rates on AAA titles. You also get the Coldfront 3.0 thermal system that boasts better airflow than the previous generation.

Legion 5i 2021 (15”) can be configured with up to 32GB of DDR4 (3200MHz) RAM and 2TB of M.2 PCIe SSD. On the other hand, the 17” gets up to 32GB RAM and 1TB of PCIe SSD (Gen3/Gen4).

Rest of the specs

In terms of connectivity, you get one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two Thunderbolt, an Ethernet, an HDMI 2.1, a card reader, an audio jack, and a DC input. The ports are located on the sides and the rear side of the laptop. Talking about wireless connectivity, it supports Intel Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.

Lenovo is claiming a battery life of up to 8 hours on this machine. Legion 5i (2021) supports Rapid Charge Pro and each variant will have at least have a 170W slim adapter.

Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) Specifications:

17” 15”
Display 17.3” IPS, 72% NTSC, 300 nits 15.6″ IPS panel
Optional Display Technologies 60/144Hz refresh rate 120/165Hz, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-SYNC, 100% sRGB
Resolution FHD (1920 x 1080) WQHD (2560 x 1400)
FHD (1920 x 1080)
Keyboard Legion True Strike
Backlight White / Blue / 4-Zone RGB Backlight White Backlight
Performance 11th-gen Intel Core i7-11800H / i7-11400H
GPU Up to NVIDIA GTX 3070 (130W, 8GB GDDR6, 1560MHz)
RAM 8/16GB DDR4 (3200MHz) Up to 32GB DDR4 (3200MHz)
Storage Up to 2TB M.2 NVME PCIe SSD Up to 1TB PCIE SSD (Gen3/Gen4)
Webcam HD with E-shutter
Audio 2x 2W speaker with Nahimic 3D sound
Battery Up to 8 hours, Rapid Charge Pro
Power Adapter 170W Slim Adapter
Connectivity WiFi 6 802.11 6 (ax), Bluetooth 5.1
I/O Ports 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt, 1x Ethernet, 1x audio jack, 1x DC input, 1x HDMI 2.1

Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) Price in Nepal & Availability

Lenovo Legion 5i will be available in the US from July at a starting price of $969.99. We expect the price of the Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) in Nepal to start at NPR 135,000 when it launches here shortly.

Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) Price in the US Price in Nepal (Expected)
i7-11400H, RTX 3060 $969.99 NPR 135,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Lenovo Yoga 7i (2021).

MSI refreshes Creator 17 with a 4K mini LED display, Wi-Fi 6E, and more

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MSI refreshes Creator 17 with a 4K mini LED display, Wi-Fi 6E, and more

MSI has announced a bunch of new laptops following Intel’s announcement of the new Tiger Lake-H mobile gaming CPUs. On that note, we have a 2021 refresh of the MSI Creator 17 too. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of MSI Creator 17 in Nepal.

MSI Creator 17 Overview:

Display

The all-new Creator 17 is a refreshed version of its 2020 edition, which was the world’s first laptop with a mini LED display. Likewise, the new Creator 17 has a 17.3-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160) mini LED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the panel has a brightness of up to 1000 nits, 100% DCI-P3 color spectrum coverage, and VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification.

MSI Creator 17 Display Design

When it comes to the bezels, they are also quite thin. These specs are very accommodating for a laptop display. Still, MSI hasn’t upgraded this screen to a taller 16:10 aspect ratio as this is still a 16:9 display.

Performance 

On the performance front, the MSI Creator 17 can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9-11980HK processor, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of solid-state storage via two NVMe SSD slots. On the GPU front, you have three Nvidia cards to pick from. It is available with RTX 3080 (16GB GDDR6), RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6), or RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6).

Rest of the specs

MSI Creator 17’s I/O ports consist of one Thunderbolt 4.0, one USB Type-C Gen 3.2, one HDMI, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, an SD card reader, and an RJ45 (LAN) port. Furthermore, it has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.2 networking options. The laptop boots from a 99.9Wh battery which charges via a 230W power adapter provided inside the box itself.

MSI Creator 17 Specifications:

  • Body: 396.1(W) × 259.4(D) × 20.25(H)mm, 2.45 kg
  • Display: 17.3-inch UHD Panel, mini LED, 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 1000 nits brightness
  • Resolution: UHD (3,840 x 2,160)
  • Processor: Up to Intel Core i9-11980HK Processor
  • RAM: Upto 64GB DDR4
  • Storage: Up to 2TB NVMe SSD via 2 slots
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 (16GB GDDR6), RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6), RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6) 
  • Battery: 99.9 Watt-hours battery
  • Power Supply: 230W adapter
  • Webcam: 720p with IR sensor
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth v5.2
  • I/O ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4.0, 1x  USB Type-C Gen 3.2, 2x  USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x  HDMI, 1x  3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x  SD card reader, 1x  RJ45

MSI Creator 17 Price in Nepal and Availability

MSI has not yet announced the price and availability of Creator 17 but says it will be announced in the coming weeks. So, we will have to wait to know the price of MSI Creator 17 in Nepal. But given its top-of-the-line specs, it will easily end up costing over 4 lakhs in Nepal.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021).

Intel finally unveils 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H processors for high-end gaming laptops

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Intel finally unveils 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H processors for high-end gaming laptops

When Intel launched its 11th-gen H35 processors back in CES 2021, it wasn’t exactly the powerhouse everyone was hoping for. With a TDP of just 35W, these CPUs attempted to balance portability and performance—while introducing a new class of lightweight gaming laptops. Thankfully, Intel also teased high-TDP mobile gaming processors during the same event which have finally seen the light of day. So, let’s take a look at the new Intel 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H mobile CPUs for high-end gaming laptops.

Intel 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H mobile processors:

There are a total of five CPUs in the Tiger Lake-H lineup starting with the Core i5-11260H. All of them are based on Intel’s 10nm SuperFin Willow Cove architecture. The new Willow Cove Core brings a lot of improvements over its predecessor. There are eight cores on each die.

Likewise, they bring 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes to connect graphics cards and storage—contrary to how AMD still went with PCIe Gen 3 in its latest Ryzen 5000 mobile processors. Anyway, based on the configuration of the lanes, some even support bootable SSD RAID 0. Furthermore, it comes with integrated Xe-LP graphics, AV1 decoding, and Thunderbolt 4 controllers built-in.

Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake Platform

The processors have a standard rating of 45W whereas there is a 35W option for each processor except the top-of-the-line Core i9-11980HK. All these CPUs have at least 6 cores and they also support Hyper-Threading.

Core i9-11980HK 

The most premium offering in the lineup is the Core i9-11980HK. Its base clock frequency is listed at 2.6GHz and 3.3GHz for the 45W and 65W, respectively. It can be boosted up to 4.5GHz on all cores. Similarly, it has a 4 Core turbo speed of 4.9GHz. In addition, it also supports Turbo Boost Max 3.0 that allows can boost the select two cores to up to 5.0GHz.

The Xe graphics integrated into the chip features up to 32 execution units with a max frequency of 1450 MHz (base frequency @ 350MHz). The GPU specs are uniform over the lineup except for the entry-level Core i5-11260H that has a maximum frequency of just 1400MHz. The highlight here is that i9-11980HK is the only unlocked chip in the Tiger Lake-H lineup. Users can overclock it using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU).

Core / Threads  Base Frequency (GHz Max Turbo (GHz) Integrated Graphics
35W 45W   65W   1C  2C 4C 6C 8C Execution Units Base/Max Frequency
i9-11980HK  8/16 – 2.6 3.3 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.5 32 350/1450 MHz
i9-11900H  8/16 2.1 2.5 – 4.9 4.8 4.6 4.4
i7-11800H  8/16 1.9 2.3 – 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.2
i5-11400H  6/12 2.2 2.7 – 4.5 4.3 4.1 N/A
i5-11260H  6/12 2.1 2.6 – 4.4 4.2 4.0 N/A 350/1400 MHz

vPro Platform

Intel has also announced its commercial lineup of Tiger Lake-H processors to be used in enterprise setups. Their specs are somewhat similar to that of the consumer-level SKUs but they are based on the vPro platform. The vPro platform comes with additional features for security, productivity, device management, and stability. The Core-H CPUs are meant for high-performance business laptops while the W-11000 processors are for mobile workstations.

Intel vPro Core Platform

Core / Threads Base Frequency (GHz) Max Turbo (GHz)
35W 45W 1C 2C 4C 6C 8C
W-11955M 8/16 2.1 2.6 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.5
i9-11950H 8/16 2.1 2.6 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.5
W-11855M 6/12 2.6 3.2 4.9 4.7 4.4 N/A
i7-11850H 8/16 2.1 2.5 4.8 4.8 4.6 4.3

Intel 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H Mobile Processors Availability

Intel has confirmed that its 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H mobile processors are being used in more than 80 models across consumer, commercial, and workstation models. Also, it has already shipped over a million processors to its partners.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 2021.

Poll: Which is the best ISP (Internet Service Provider) in Nepal?

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Poll: Which is the best ISP (Internet Service Provider) in Nepal?

Over the last decade, Nepal’s internet infrastructure has grown significantly. Yet, the perpetual bitter truth here is that people with internet connections in their home/office are dissatisfied with their ISP (Internet Service Provider), no matter which one it is. So with this poll, we want to know which ISP in Nepal do you think is the best.

Poll: Best ISP in Nepal

We know that Worldlink is the largest ISP in Nepal (based on the total number of subscribers). And the company is continuously expanding its services in collaboration with different international brands. Worldlink has installed hotspots in over 10,000 locations throughout Nepal and hopes to take that number to 30,000 in total.

On the contrary, Vianet managed to grab the headlines recently with its 100 Mbps internet package. That too at the same price as its existing plans.

Subisu and Classic Tech are two other major players in the Nepali ISP market. While the former grew its customer base and rose to become Nepal’s second-largest ISP, the latter is known for its competitive pricing. Classic Tech has matched Vianet in adding 100 Mbps broadband to its home plane, while Subisu customers can enjoy speeds of up to 60 Mbps.

On the other hand, Nepal Telecommunications’ Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) service has done well; gaining over 60,000 subscribers in the last ten months of lockdown. With this, NTC has risen healthily among Nepal’s best performing FTTH service providers.

Altogether, we have 40 ISPs providing their service in Nepal, with some meeting the needs of their subscribers and the others failing to do so. So, vote in our poll to select your pick for the best ISP in Nepal.

OnePlus 9 with Snapdragon 888, Hasselblad cameras finally launched in Nepal

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OnePlus 9 with Snapdragon 888, Hasselblad cameras finally launched in Nepal

Amidst the ongoing lockdown, Smart Talk Pvt. Ltd. has launched OnePlus 9 in Nepal. It is one of the authorized distributors of OnePlus smartphones in the country. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the OnePlus 9 in Nepal.

OnePlus 9 Overview:

Design and Display

Starting with the display, the OnePlus 9 sports a 6.55-inch FHD+ flat AMOLED panel. It is a 120Hz refresh rate screen but it’s not an adaptive one as in the Pro model. Other than that, the display features a left-aligned punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.

At the back, we get a re-designed camera bump complete with the Hasselblad branding. It is home to the triple camera setup. Also, the frame is made from polymer instead of aluminum. The phone is available in three color options – Stellar Black, Arctic Sky, and Winter Mist. Both the front and the back of the OnePlus 9 are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Performance and Memory

Like the Pro model, the vanilla OnePlus 9 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset. The phone is available with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. You also get the new Cool Play cooling mechanism.

It will ship with ColorOS 11 in the Chinese market. However, it will retain the beloved OxygenOS 11 (based on Android 11) for the global market.

OnePlus 9 Pro Chipset Performance Snapdragon 888 5G

Cameras

The triple camera setup at the back consists of a 48MP Sony IMX689 sensor which comes with DOL HDR. Users can record 4K videos at 120fps. Similarly, 8K videos are capped at 30 fps. Accompanying the primary sensor is a 50MP Sony IMX766 ultrawide camera. It uses a freeform lens that reduces the distortion from 20% to just 1%.

Thus, OnePlus is claiming that it will “practically eliminate edge distortion” that has been common with ultrawide cameras in smartphones. Completing the triple camera setup is a 2MP monochrome sensor.

Battery and Connectivity

OnePlus 9 comes with the same 4,500mAh battery that is in the Pro model. It also retains the 65W fast charging technology, while supporting wireless charging as well.

OnePlus 9 Pro Battery dual cell 4500mAh

However, the charging speed maxes out at 15W compared to 50W in the Pro model. In terms of connectivity, the phone supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2.

OnePlus 9 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.55-inches FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Corning Gorilla 5, HDR10+ certification
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 888 (5nm Mobile Platform)
  • GPU: Adreno 660
  • RAM: 8/12GB LPDDR5 (3200MHz)
  • Storage: 128/256GB UFS 3.1 (fixed)
  • Software & UI: OxygenOS on top of Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Triple;
    – 48MP f/1.2 Sony IMX689 primary sensor, OIS
    – 50MP f/2.2 Sony IMX766 ultra-wide sensor with freeform lens
    – 2MP monochrome sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP f/2.4 Sony IMX471 sensor (punch-hole)
  • Security: In-display Fingerprint Scanner, Face Unlock
  • Battery: 4500mAh with 65W fast charging, 15W Wireless Charging
  • Colors: Arctic Sky, Astral Black, Winter Mist

OnePlus 9 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the OnePlus 9 in Nepal is NPR 104,999 for the 12/256GB variant. You can buy OnePlus 9 in Nepal from authorized retail stores like Sherisha Mobile Hub.

OnePlus 9 Price in Nepal Availability
12/256GB NPR 104,999 Out of Stock
  • Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of the OnePlus 9 Pro.
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