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New Competition In The Fitness Band Market- The Playfit 53
Fitness trackers are one of those gadgets which are in high demand these days. We can also see many other companies jumping into this segment due to heavy demand from the market. Recently, I came across a New Delhi based brand, which is a start-up as of now. The product name is PlayFit 53 and it is a fitness band.

The company also offers other products such as smartwatches. The band seems to be quite interesting, so I bought one for myself. I have been using it for a month now, and now it’s high time I share honest reviews with the world.

You can just go through the review as I am going to give you all the details about the product, be it the pros and cons and whether the watch is preferable for daily use or not.

Specifications

First and foremost, let’s get into the specifications. So, basically the band is equipped with-
- - 96-inch 2.5D glass TFT LCD colour display along with a full torch UI
  - Bluetooth 4.2 with connectivity to Android [4.4 and above] and iOS [9.0 and above].
  - Nordic nRF52832 Chipset
  - Heart rate tracker, pedometer and it also monitors your sleep [via the app in phone]
  - Hand gesture sensors which enable the user to click pictures by just flicking the wrist.
  - Supports 14 sport modes like running, walking, skipping, tennis, etc.
  - Gives call and notification alert
  - 7-10 hours of battery life
  - Dimensions- 24 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm, weight- 22.7 g
  - Priced at just Rs. 1,999 only
Design and Display

The all-new PlayFit 53 is quite a decent product and it does not look like a funky band. It is a subtle and simple fitness band with a sturdy look and super comfortable straps. The material of the band is not that premium but its curved design fits nicely on your wrist.

The display supports touch and different colours. The size of the band is similar to the Mi Band 4 and has a button at the bottom.

Software, Connectivity and the performance

The connectivity of the band is very easy as the users just have to install the Play app and register themselves on the app. You just have to enter some basic data about yourself like name, age, gender and you are good to go.

The band has a touch-based UI and supports both Android and iOS devices. The navigations are quite simple and easy to use. The home screen has a very basic layout, which displays all your essential data.

The issue with me was that the raise to wake feature did not work for me very well. I have to press the capacitive button whenever I need to wake the screen up.

Battery Life

The band usually lasts up to a week on a single charge and it does not need any separate charger. The capsule of the band attaches to the USB directly.

Conclusion

As a start-up, PlayFit has done a great job in the fitness band market. It lacks in display quality and the built-up material quality. If the brand comes up with a solution to these issues and improves the quality of material, the band is a great choice. The PlayFit 53 is a considerable option if you are looking for a fitness band under Rs. 2000.
April 9, 2020
Samsung’s AKG N400 Quietly Launches Noise-Cancelling Galaxy Buds Plus Rival

Samsung is a company that produces a lot of electronics material including smartphones, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners and a lot more. Among all the electronic devices, Samsung’s smartphones and accessories are the most popular in the market.

Samsung smartphones

Samsung continuously launches new smartphones and their accessories from time- to- time. Also, there are more than 25+ series of Samsung smartphones. Galaxy S20, TRY S20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy Note and many more. People love Samsung for its reliability and durability. Along with smartphones, Samsung provides various accessories including earbuds.

Samsung has a sub-brand namely AKG. AKG is Samsung’s audio brand. It manufactures earbuds, headphones and other audio tools. Therefore, AKG launched a pair of Galaxy earbuds this time.

Galaxy Earbuds

Galaxy earbuds are the first pair of wireless earbuds by Samsung. They got the announcement of their launch quietly by AKG. The earbuds, AKG N400, have a very useful feature of noise cancellation. This feature is attracting a large audience from different areas. People want to use these earbuds and have fun.

AKG N400 Features

The wireless earbuds, AKG N400, have a lot of features. The most important being the noise cancellation technique. It has a battery life of five hours. Also, it has an ANC feature, using which people can increase battery life for up to six hours. In addition, it is available in three colours, specifically being black, white and blue.

Conclusion

AKG N400 earbuds are really useful. They are wireless and support wireless charging as well. Also, they have a lot of features that can grab a big audience from around the world.

April 6, 2020
TOZO T6 vs. TOZO T10 vs. TRANYA Rimor: Which Earbuds Are The Best?
When it comes to buying the best earbuds, the discussion will revolve around TOZO T6, TOZO T10, and TRANYA Rimor. What makes an earbud best? The answer to this is completely personal. It depends upon the needs and the features aspired. Some points need to be considered before you decide which one to buy.

What makes an earphone good?

Quality of Sound

If you are an avid music lover, its sound quality is going to largely determine the decision for the best earbud for you. So, let us see the sound characteristics you will be able to see in all of the three earbud brands.
- - TOZO T6: It offers a crisp sound and the bass is powerful too. It has 6mm speaker drivers and can be good for you as they perform better than you will pay for.
    
    TOZO T10: It has strikingly great stereo quality. Its 8mm speaker driver provides deep bass. Many people believe this to be the best in matters of sound quality.
    
    TRANYA Rimor: These earbuds have exceptional sound quality as the 10mm speaker drivers provide additional clarity and depth in the bass of the sound. It maintains the original representation and the depth of the sound.
Comfort Level

This is really an important factor considering that the earbuds are wireless and you cannot trade enjoyment for the comfort problems.
- - TOZO T6: These are comfortable and fit into the ear without any discomfort or pain.
    
    TOZO T10: This is the best in terms of comfort. They will fit great for the people with smaller ears, who generally face issues with earbuds.
    
    TRANYA Rimor: These earbuds are soft and really light-weighted. Fatigue is a problem everyone generally faces with the earbuds. But these earbuds have the potential to solve that too.
The durability of the earphones

This is a really important factor one needs to look into before investing in a product.
- - TOZO T6: It is made up of good quality plastic with not many complaints. Moreover, it can withstand water for up to 30 meters.
    
    TOZO T10: It has great build quality with soft rubber buds. With IPX8 waterproof capabilities, its quality will overpower its cost.
    
    TRANYA Rimor: With IPX8 waterproof capabilities and sweat resistance, this is durable and long-lasting. Its excellent quality supersedes its price.
Noise-canceling and battery life
- - TOZO T6: It does not provide a really good noise-canceling feature, but a good battery life of 6 hours.
    
    TOZO T10: Many people use these for passive noise cancellation during flights etc. but the active noise cancellation is not very good. It offers an average battery life of 4 hours.
    
    TRANYA Rimor: Its noise cancellation is not as good as others, and a battery life of 5 hours.
Considering these features, it is totally up to you which earbuds are best for you. The above listed are some of the most important and decisive features for any earbud to become the best one.
April 5, 2020
New TWS Earbuds From Xiaomi May Be On The Way

It looks like Xiaomi has released true wireless earbuds that look quite similar to AirPods. However, it looks like a new generation of this product is out for release. The latest TWS Earbuds From Xiaomi looks similar to the existing one. This has got many fans wondering about the reliability of the source claiming their existence. It also casts a shadow on the fact that might not be released. The photo that accompanies the next-gen version seems to be one of the AirDots Pro 2 models, also called the Xiaomi Air 2 Bluetooth Earphones in some places.

TWS Earbuds From Xiaomi

TWS earbuds are usually popular. They make life very convenient. There are, at the moment, three TWS Earbuds From Xiaomi in the market. They are the Xiaomi TWS Air 2, Redmi AirDots and Xiaomi AirDots Youth version. While these are not Xiaomi’s flagship products, we nonetheless can help ourselves looking forward to the upcoming rumoured product.

It could also be possible that the platform had used the picture of the older model as a placeholder while waiting to replace it with the real one when the company markets it. If we move ahead on the assumption that these earbuds exist, then they could be called as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S. The suffix could possibly imply that it could be a budget model. Due to this, there might not be a lot of re-design. Regardless, there has been no official word from Xiaomi itself, either about the launch or its price or any other factor.

March 28, 2020
The Next Samsung Earbuds Could Be Workout Tracking Fitness Earbuds
Samsung is considering the release of its new earbuds called the “Bean”. The official name of the device is not “Bean” and will release soon. Speculations suggest that these will take the perspective of fitness tracking. These earbuds will have a personal fitness coach function and also help the user follow the training program. The news regarding the earbuds was in a trademark description provided by Samsung.

Story so far
- - So, Samsung recently filed a new trademark description and it indicates that a new device, earbuds, is in work progress.
    
    The name of this device is “Bean”. This is a Code Name and the official name will release afterward.
    
    The earbuds are targeting fitness and will contain software that will act as a fitness guide.
    
    It will provide various features such as heart-rate monitoring, evaluation of the calories burned, distance tracking, speed and time measurements, etc.
What are the expectations?

Speculations suggest that this device is the successor of the Samsung Gear IconX sport earbuds for the year 2020. Additionally to the previous Samsung Galaxy Buds design, the IconX IP67 was dust and water-resistant. It also contained a proper 4 GB storage onboard.

People expect all these features and more in the “Bean”. It can also include an MP3 player as suggested in the trademark description released. Also, Galaxy Buds is said to inspire the design of the new “bean” with additional and improved features such as the longer battery life and a woofer/ tweeter combination.

The IconX short battery life of merely 5 hours left many customers disappointed. But, with an 11-hour battery life of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, tech enthusiasts are optimistic about the “Bean”. People are optimistic that their concern about improved battery life will rectify in the new “Bean”.

Trademark Description

The description released by Samsung indicated that Samsung may come up with a wireless and wearable ear sets containing the MP3 player. A sensor will detect whether the device is on or off. A fitness guide will also be present in the wireless ear sets.

A software or a tracker will measure the distance, steps, calories burned, change of heartbeat levels, distance, speed and time, activity levels, etc. It will also function as the traditional standard earphones.

With all these features as per the description, the new buds’” Bean” will draw the attention of a lot of fitness and gadget freaks. The design and compatibility of the product are up to people’s perceptions as per the available data. So far only the trademark has been released, and the final product is still in anticipation of development.

CONCLUSION

Ever since the release of the trademark, the tech market enthusiasts are looking forward to the launch of the product. For fitness lovers, this can come out as a very profitable venture and will draw a lot of fitness customers. As of now, we can only speculate the features and look of the coveted earbuds. No other information about the device is available yet. Samsung can launch the device sooner or later.
March 24, 2020
Realme finally releases its $20 Xiaomi Mi Band competitor

Are you a fitness freak? Do you love walking and doing various physical activities? Love staying fit and healthy? If yes, then here is something that might excite you. Here are all the details about the new Realme Xiaomi Mi band competitor to the Mi band series.

Xiaomi Mi Band

Xiaomi Mi Band is a series of fitness trackers or smartwatches by Realme. It is an activity tracker that helps you track your fitness in various domains. You can measure your heart rate, calories, walking distance and a lot more.

The new fitness band in the Xiaomi series

The revelation of the new Xiaomi band took place on 5^th March 2020. It is available to buy in the nearby Realme stores. It is available on Amazon stores as well. The best part of the band is that it is not very expensive. It is available for a pocket- friendly price of $20 only. It is available in three colors specifically being black, green and yellow.

Features in the Xiaomi Mi Band

This new band comes with a variety of features. It has a size of 0.96 inches and has a color display. Along with the display, the other features include a heart rate tracker, a sleep recorder and a workout tracker. Also, it is resistant to water.

Conclusion

The new fitness band is worth buying. Along with its wide variety of features, it also has a pocket- friendly cost. It is available to buy now. Also, the reviews of the watch are really impressive.

March 24, 2020
Oppo Launches Its Coloros-Powered Apple Watch Clone

Oppo is already a well-known smartphone company. It has deepened its roots in the market in the name of its selfie camera. Recently, it launched a smartwatch. It is its first move in the smartwatch market. This ‘Oppo watch’ looks much like the Apple watch. Considering the necessary features from the competitors in the market, the Oppo watch ensures quality.

Oppo features

Initially, let me talk about its looks.

It owns a 402*473, 1.91-inch OLED screen. This big screen on your wrist makes it look even more classy while giving the visibility benefits. This watch is smart. So, it is expected to show multiple smart features, the reason why it is called the Apple watch clone.

This watch has an inbuilt heart rate sensor and e-SIM support. It exhibits water resistance up to 50 meters. One of its most striking features is that it supports the fast charging feature by Oppo’s VOOC.

This lets you charge the watch to 46% in about 15 minutes. This 46% is not as small as it looks. This will last for up to 40 hours normally. If the watch is on power-saving mode, then it may remain alive for about 21 days.

Most of the smartwatches operate on the software called Google’s WearOS. But the ‘Oppo watch’ uses the ColorOS version in its smartwatch. This new software used here may provide some new features.

This is available at a much low price as compared to its competitors in the market. So, are you ready to experience yet another newcomer in the smartphone market?

March 21, 2020
Garmin Vivomove Style vs. Vivomove Luxe

Initiated as a helpful tool and later swayed by fashion, watches have found their place on the wrists of great people. Along with the gradual evolution, the intelligence upgradation has led to an increase in the smartness of even the watches. This leads to the invention of a great number of smartwatches to date.

Many famous brands came out with creative and technologically advanced smartwatches recently. Initially, there were traditional watches. These could only show us time. But the smartwatches these days have multiple features, like heart-rate sensing, counting steps. Some more are SMS, and calls receiving features, linking with our smartphones, and much more.

About Garmin Vivomove Style and Vivomove Luxe

Garmin Vivomove Style and Vivomove Luxe are a bridge between traditional watches and the smartwatches. These watches are apparently very decent looking but have multiple hidden features to offer. Both have hidden AMOLED touchscreen display. These watches look ordinary but can do much more than solely showing us time.

Garmin Vivomove Style vs. Vivomove Luxe

Both the watches are almost the same in terms of their features. But if we talk about what’s different, we are more inclined towards stating its outer appearance. Garmin Vivomove Style is simply stylish. It caters to many needs and offers multiple features at comparatively low rates.

Vivomove Luxe is more inclined towards its fashionable looks. It is designed keeping in mind multiple features coupled with its classy looks. This watch is expensive than Garmin Vivomove Style, given its looks. It comes with a stainless-steel case and bezel. You can buy its three variants in terms of color, i.e. Gold, Silver, and Rose Gold.

There are two types of bands available, an Italian leather band and a Milanese metal band. Garmin Vivomove Style has Gorilla Glass 3 lens. But the more expensive one, i.e. Vivomove Luxe acquires a dome-shaped and Sapphire Crystal Lens.

Common Features

Both are the latest additions by Garmin in the watch market. Both, apparently have the same smart features. Both are smart enough to track your activity and sleep hours. They can monitor your heart rate and you easily with GPS. Another striking feature is stress and hydration tracking.

It has a feature that can monitor body energy and battery. It analyses the stress, sleep, hydration levels and the variability in heart rates. Then helps in determining the body energy levels. It can monitor oxygen levels in the blood also. It enables the connection with Garmin Pay too.

There is another great feature. This watch enables us to schedule our rest and exercise time. This watch helps us take care of our health. That’s great! No? Both have 0.95” * 0.75” AMOLED display screen. Both have water resistance up to 5 ATM of pressure. Once charged, this can remain active without complete drainage of battery for up to 5 days.

Conclusion

In all, if we talk about the features, both of them are almost the same. They offer the same technological advancements and at the same time, the same pitfalls. The only difference lies in their appearance. If you are a fashionable person and have enough fortunes to spend extra on Vivomove Luxe, for its looks. Well! Go for Vivomove Luxe. But if you want the decent, classy looks along with the features both have to offer, go for Garmin Vivomove Style, it being more affordable.

March 19, 2020
Review- Soundpeats Truengine 2

SoundPEATS is one of the leading makers of the headphones. If you observe the Amazon marketplace, you can see that the company is dominating the Australian market of wireless headphones. The company occupies the top 3 spots in the Amazon market. Moreover, it has made some space in the Canadian and US markets as well. The previous products also have made some good impact on various marketplaces and the consumers are looking for more such products.

What Is In The Box?

The box is a cute little case. You can reveal the earphones by opening it. The case is not that secured as far as safety is concerned. If you open the case in the wrong way, there are chances of the earphones to fall down. It contains a short USB cable for charging which you can plug into the case directly. It also contains a set of extra earbuds, a user manual, and customer care booklets.

Are They Useful In A Helmet?

The earphones are not designed for motorcycle helmets. The outer part of the earphone is a bit larger which won’t be comfortable if you wear them under helmets. Other wireless earphones which are smaller in size can be useful in this case.

You can still wear them under a helmet if you are comfortable. But make sure to be cautious when you take your helmet off. As in such a case, you may drop the earphones down and it can even lead to damage to the earbuds. For someone, who is not that careful when it comes to taking care of small stuff, this can be a disadvantage.

Another issue is that you cannot use the Google assistant feature while your helmet is on. The sound does not reach to the earphones while riding. Therefore, they are not a great option for wearing under a helmet.

About Their Look, Feel And Weight

To be honest the SoundPEATS Truengine 2s reminds me of the old Bluetooth earphones. But, these earphones do not feel heavy or bulky in the ears and fits perfectly in the ears. There are flashy indicator lights on the sides.

The lights provide you with battery indication and the current status of the earphones. The already-fitted medium size was perfect for my ears, and the provided smaller and larger sizes worked well for friends I tried them out on. I wear these earbuds while running and cycling. Not even for once did the earbuds feel like they are falling out, despite wearing them during cycling and running.

The SoundPEATS Truengine 2 is noticeable in my ears, and not even heavy. They Weigh 6.1g and are the lightest wireless earphones I have ever bought.

Are They Comfortable?

After all the running and jumping during my workouts, the earphones still stick to my ears without falling even once. They are quite comfortable in use and if you feel they are not fitting in your ears, you can change the ear tips as per your comfort.

You can wear them even when you are climbing or trekking and will not experience any difficulties. The tight-fitting of the earphones give you a nice experience of zero noise disturbances. Its noise cancellation capacity is really awesome. It gives a nice audio quality and you can even listen when someone’s talking to you.

The problem with the earphones is that it does not increase or decrease the volume quickly. The changes in the volumes are delayed which results in a small disappointment. But, SoundPEATS claims that their clear voice capture allows the earphones to deliver clear calls even in noisy surroundings. This feature adds a point to its advantages.

Its Battery Life

The SoundPEATS Truengine 2 gives you a battery life of up to 7 hours continuously. This is impressive because the apple AirPods and Bose Soundsport offer a battery life of 5 hours.

SoundPEATS case holds a battery backup of 30 hours which is very impressive as compared to other brands. Once you charge it, you don’t have to charge it for a week at least. This is something you won’t see in any other brand within this price range. Therefore, its battery life and backup are awesome.

Controls And Extra Features

You can easily control the SoundPEATS Truengine 2 by touching the face of the earbuds. There are a few commands it takes like skipping songs, taking calls, call to a voice assistant, etc. But, there is no option to control volume which makes it a drawback. So whenever you are running or cycling, you have to keep your phone handy to control the volumes.

The touch sensors are not that good because you have to press the right spot of the earphones. Only the bottom half of the earphone is touch-sensitive. So, you have to look for the perfect spot to press and use the features. You cannot use the touch sensors in the first attempt every time.

Conclusion

If you are looking for wireless earphones that won’t fall off your ears, then you can opt for these. The SoundPEATSTruEngine 2 gives a nice grip to your ears even when you are running, working out or cycling. The earphones deliver fantastic sound quality with utmost comfort at the same time.

There may be some occasional faults that you may experience like an audio drop, synching problems, etc. But, one thing is for sure that the earphones are not a disappointment for its users. These faults are not that major, but the quality and comfort it offers is something really awesome in this price range.

The biggest issue you will face is with the touch controls. They are quite annoying at times as you can’t operate them in a single go. This is one issue that adds a point in its demerits.

Lastly, the conclusion is that it is worth the price for users who love comfortable earphones. Its comfortable fitting and audio quality is something that is worth its price. You just cannot find any other brand more comfortable than the SoundPEATS TruEngine 2.

March 17, 2020
Fossil Q generation 4 Explorist reviews

Last year’s Fossil Q Control 3^rd Generation smartwatch was a big-time disappointment for a number of users. Though it has an aesthetic appeal, it came out with a disappointing feature set. When talking about its feature set, it lacked GPS and NFC which made it a big deal breaker. Almost every competitor offers you these features in their watches.

With the launch of its new 4^th generation smartwatches, Fossil had made an entry into the market of smart-watches. They have made it all by adding GPS and NFC in their all-new Fossil Q 4^th generation. It also has an optical heart rate sensor. But before making a buying decision, you must consider its features and then make a choice of whether it’s worth the money or not.

What do you need to know about Fossil Q 4^th generation?

As the previous models of Fossil smartwatch have a compatible Wear OS, the same is with the new Fossil Q 4^th generation. This feature allows you to make your watch compatible with both Android and iOS phones. Unlike the 3^rd generation smartwatch, this version of Fossil watches comes with a heart rate tracker, NFC, and GPS for keeping track of your runs and bike rides.

The device is also waterproof for up to 50m, so you can even wear it while your shower or swim. It also has a built-in speaker which helps you in using your Google Assistant. There is no specific speaker for attending calls from your wrist directly. It doesn’t support 4G, so you have to keep your phone nearby for using Wi-Fi.

Fossil Q 4^th generation- Pricing and Competition

The pricing for the watch starts with £250 for the silicon black variant. Fossil Q Explorist is up for giving a tough competition to Apple watch. Apple users are spending more £30 for Apple Watch Series 3 priced at £280. Though, the Apple watch series 4 comes with a larger screen and a faster processor; you can buy the watch worth £400. The price is quite high as per the other brands. Therefore, you need to spend a lot in order to have the privilege of owning it.

Another option for both Android and Apple users is the awesome Samsung Galaxy watch whose pricing starts from £280 onwards. The watch runs Tizen OS and has a superb battery life of up to 7 days. It supports GPS, NFC, and even offline Spotify playlists.

In case you don’t wish to spend so much, you can even go for the Mobvoi Ticwatch in series E and S. Pricing for this one starts from £120 which makes it a great option in a limited budget. You can even opt for the £50 Amazfit Bip which comes with one-month long battery life at a single go.

Fossil Q 4^th generation- Design

The 4th generation Fossil Q is a super awesome looking smartwatch. It borrows some of its features from the 3rd generation model. The watch resembles a traditional and mechanical watch, unlike the other smartwatch companies. It comes with a large glass at the front with crown styled buttons and a nice bezel.

What makes Fossil Q 4th generation different from other mechanical watches is its awesome 45×454, 1.4-inch display. The last year’s 3rd generation model had an air gap between the glass and the display. The Fossil 3rd generation has an OLED panel that is correctly placed at the forefront. Its pins are quite sharp, bright and very colorful.

There is no proper branding as it has a single small logo on its strap buckle. In case you want to flaunt your Fossil watch, you can go for customized watch faces from the manufacturer. Though the watch measures 45mm across, it doesn’t feel that heavy on your wrist. It is quite lighter and thinner than the Samsung Galaxy smartwatch. The Samsung galaxy smartwatch has a 0.1in smaller display than that of Fossil, still, it weighs much heavier.

The watch comes in 5 different color variants with different straps made of different materials. No matter whichever model you choose, you can use any 22mm band to have a look of your choice.

Fossil Q 4^th generation- Features

The previous Fossil Q Explorist lacked GPS, NFC, and a heart rate tracker. All these awesome features are available in the Generation 4 watch. It makes the watch a more appealing device. Therefore, you can leave your house without your phone and track the distance and time of your workouts and runs. Though it is a perfect choice for occasional walks and runs the Q Explorist cannot be an adequate replacement for a multisport watch. Its optical heart rate sensor gives you numbers that are quite flakey at times.

The NFC is another best feature of this smartwatch is the NFC. It takes just a few minutes for setting up Google Pay and makes other contactless payments. Making payments with this is much easier than using tangible cards. Moreover, it works without an active internet connection, so you can just pick up some stuff from the supermarket anytime. You do not need to keep your mobile phone and wallet with you.

Fossil Q 4^th generation- Verdict

Fossil had made big progress with its 4th generation smartwatch. It has a special aesthetic appeal that people will surely fall for. Moreover, it includes all the features a 2020 smartwatch user should demand.

But, when it comes to performance, you may face some issues. Its chipset is more than 2 years old and it can’t compete with the latest devices from Apple and Samsung. Still, if you want a faster chipset, you can wait for the next generation to come out in the market. If there is a 5th generation of the Fossil Q Explorist, there are chances they cover up this drawback.

For now, if you are looking for a minimum budget maximum feature smartwatch, you can surely go for Fossil Q 4th generation Explorist.

March 7, 2020