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Fossil Sport Review

Fossil, one of the best watchmakers out there, has been in the smartwatch industry for close to 5 years now. With Google finding their own interest in buying out the technology that it succeeded in has made the watch even more attractive. With their watches being powered by Vanilla Wear OS, it just makes it simple for every user to use the watch in their own way. When it comes to watches powered with Wear OS, Fossil, without doubt, is the best one available in the market. Let’s take a look at this Fossil Sport Review.

Design and Specifications

With multiple users focusing on sports, the need of the hour is a sports smartwatch. It takes precedence over the traditional one. As the name goes, the manufacturer has chosen to christen their latest model according to what it was intended for. It has a sporty and trendy look that goes well with almost anything. You will find an aluminium ring around the display that comes in handy when you want to change the straps for formal wear. There are also multiple colours on the trim – gold, black, blue, red, pink or yellow. Do note that this choice will have to be made upfront since you will not be able to change the trims later on. The straps can be changed easily. Thankfully, it is priced on the lower end, allowing users to swap easily.

Fossil Sport Smartwatch

The watch is water-resistant as well. This will ensure that it is not damaged as you have a shower or if you are swimming in a pool. The watch is about 0.47 inches thick and weighs close to 25 grams, which is ultra-light. You will find three controls on the right-hand side of the watch. The main crown of the watch is scrollable, which means that you will not have to worry about scrolling through the menu when your hand or watch is wet. The other buttons found on the top and bottom are customizable, and you can use these for almost any purpose. What you want them to be configured can be done via the app. The default strap that comes with the watch is awesome!

Display

There are 2 sizes available in the market – the 41mm and the 43mm. Both of these are water-resistant up to 5ATM. While many have noted that the display is poor in sunlight, it is sharp and clear under normal conditions. The bezels around the watch are thick and look odd at times but for the pricing, this is not too bad. The display is 1.19 x 390 x 390 inches OLED display. On the backside of the watch, you will find a glass layer that has the heart rate sensor and two contact points using which you will be able to charge your watch.

Fossil Sport Review

Performance

The Fossil Sport runs on the latest wearable chipset from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon Wear 3100. Naturally, the watch feels super-fast. The smartwatch comes with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage. Thanks to these specs, you can be sure that the apps on the watch are ultra-responsive and the battery life is unbelievable. For some, updates may take a while, but once that is done, you are ready to tear ahead. You can load and use multiple apps simultaneously and never feel it lagging.

Thanks to the abundance of storage, you can freely loan more apps, more music, and so on. There is nothing to stop you. Obviously, you can only load your favourite tracks and not the entire library! The watch also comes with NFC, meaning you can easily make contactless payment using services like Google Pay. It is compatible and works well with both iOS and Android devices.

Fitness

The Fossil Sport Smartwatch is designed to be swim-proof. It comes with fitness trackers, a heart rate monitor, and GPS. Since the Sport model is completely focused on fitness, you will find that the trackers on the watch are pretty accurate. The watch itself boasts of long battery life, light build, and accurate sensors, allowing you to use it, no matter what you are doing. The accelerometer, GPS, and heart rate monitor all play a role in helping you track your activities better. Using this data, you can improve your workouts.

Fossil Sport Design

On the downside, you may notice the watch taking a bit of time to pick up a GPS signal. That’s an area for improvement. If you plan to use the watch with an iPhone, you will have content yourself with using the fitness options in the WearOS app. The Google Play Store has some much better ones. Regarding workouts, you should find tons of pre-configured workouts available. If you are looking for a device that can track every minute of your workout, you may not be happy with this product. Fossil Sport is swim-proof, which means you will be able to swim with it and track the activity as well.

Battery Life

The Fossil Sport smartwatch can last for about two days on a single charge. The always-on display is optional, and you can switch it off if you want the watch to last longer. There is also a low power mode which you can enable if you are going out somewhere and don’t have your charger on you.

Verdict: Fossil Sport Review

To wrap up, Fossil Sport smartwatch is not a product that is designed with dozens of stunning features. Yes, it does have the most features that we need. However, if you want a smartwatch having all the high-end features, this may not be the right one for you. This is an affordable model that is fast and responsive. The fact that it has a reliable fitness tracker and a good battery life make it an amazing option to consider. Aesthetics-wise, the watch looks lovely, but again, it is not the ideal pick if you are looking for a luxurious one.

March 5, 2020
Aria Waterproof Earbuds Review

The xFyro Aria is a crowd-funded true wireless earbuds that has gained quite a bit of popularity in the recent weeks. It offers a lot to the users, such as 8-hours battery per charge with the carrying case having 24 hours more in it. It is true that even premium headphones might find it difficult to compete in this class. The Aria waterproof earbuds also come with Bluetooth 5.0, making for a distortion-free experience. Another benefit to this stunning earbuds is that it comes with IP67 rating meaning you can safely play around water. So, just how good is it? Is it all the manufacturer claims and more? Check out this review on Aria Waterproof earbuds.

Comfort and Fit

It is a bit of a tough job to get excellent fit, so much so that manufacturers are still trying to work out the best way for it. However, Aria seems to have fared better than most. The buds are a bit large but manage to fit in the ears comfortably. There is no danger of them falling out, so you can use them as you go for a jog or in the gym. The Aria waterproof headphones are designed to lightweight so you will not feel it heavy. The ear-wings ensure that the buds stay in place, no matter how much you move about.

Aria Waterproof Earbuds Review

While the fit is excellent, the fit could have been a bit better. The Aria earbuds are comfortable, but there are better ones available at the same price range. Once you figure out the right fit, you can wear them for hours on end without facing fatigue. You will definitely feel them, but it will not be uncomfortable in any way. Both the earbuds have markings on them, allowing you to know which one is for which side. All in all, the Aria waterproof earbuds are a nice option to consider with regards to comfort and fit.

Noise Cancelling and Noise Isolation

This may be a bit disappointing to many. The company mentions that the earbuds have a noise cancellation feature. However, they mean to say that they have noise isolation. The earbuds do have microphone CVC technology, but it is only for the mics and not the earbuds themselves. Passive isolation, which the earbuds do have, is good enough to block out most noises in the surroundings.

While the earbuds don’t have noise cancellation, their passive noise cancellation is not bad either. Noise leaking outside is pretty minimal so you can confidently turn it all up and listen to audios. Do note that in order to get the best noise isolation experience, get the right ear tips. Ones that don’t fit properly could get in the way of your getting the best experience.

Bluetooth

The xFyro true wireless buds come with Bluetooth 5.0, the latest tech in the market. It comes with a ton of upgrades and overall, offers better performance than its predecessor. While it offers better connectivity and longer range in addition to extended battery life, it is not something we can call an upgrade. The Bluetooth range has improved from 33ft to supposedly 35ft, which is a step forward, but it does not make a huge difference.

Aria Waterproof Earbuds

The earbuds also offer about 30 feet of uninterrupted range without obstacles. If you have a wall, the connection remains pretty consistent and does not get disturbed. However, multiple walls remain an issue for most devices. The product does not support any special Bluetooth codecs. This could be done as an attempt to save money since the company would have to foot the pay for the royalties.

Pairing and Using

Connecting the Aria waterproof buds are quite easy. First, you will have to go through the initial connection establishment process. The instructions are mentioned in the user manual. Once done, you can very easily turn it off and disconnect them by keeping them back in the case. The case acts as the charging port as well and will start charging them once you pop them in at the charging mode. Whenever you want to use the buds, simply take them out and don them. They are designed to pair ad connect automatically. This will happen even if the case is turned off at the moment. It makes for excellent user experience as well. Users have reported that they experience distortion occasionally, it was not a big disturbance.

Durability

The xFyro true wireless headphones look and feel like premium earbuds. They have been, no doubt, designed well. The buds are durable and likely to last you a long time. Aria waterproof buds, as the name suggests, has an IP67 rating which is equivalent to IPX7. This means it will survive an underwater adventure. Many users have tried to see if it works as advertised and good news, it does!

xFyro Aria Earbuds

Features

Naturally, most wireless buds come with built-in controls and the Aria earbuds are no different. However, you cannot tap on them and wait for a response. The button is designed to be clickable. While the user feedback is good, there is one major drawback with the design. Every time you put pressure to click the button, the earbud would be pushed deeper into your ear. This could end up being an uncomfortable and annoying experience. Each of the buds has one button and you would be able to control it for activities like skip/previous, volume up/down, play/pause, accept/reject/end calls, activate Siri or Google Assistant and turn on/off and so on. The LED light on the buds acts as an indicator to know the activity.

Battery and Charging Case

Lastly, let’s take a quick look at the battery and charging case details of the Aria waterproof earbuds. While the manufacturer claims that the product is designed to offer 8 hours playback, it does not offer nearly as much in practice. Users, on an average, can expect to get about half of the promised power.

Regardless of some of the issues, it is an amazing product and well worth a try.

March 5, 2020
Mobvoi TicWatch C2: Everything You Need To Know

Mobvoi is a comparatively new contender in the field of electronics but has quickly gained popularity with all the new features and gadgets it brings in the market pretty frequently. Mobvoi is also renowned for its extremely durable products, which offer worth for the money that the users pay.

Recently, Mobvoi has introduced an all-new wearable device, the Mobvoi TicWatch C2. With an impressive design and sleek look, the Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 goes beyond just the hefty price tag. Unlike the previous version, this device is way better in every aspect than the Mobvoi TicWatch Classic.

Here, we will discuss everything you need to know about this all-new wearable device from the house of Mobvoi. Read on to know more:

Design and Display

With a sleek and high-end design, the Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 looks pretty sophisticated on the wrist. It has a 42 mm black case and is about 13.1 mm in thickness. Although not as rich as the TicWatch Pro, this smartwatch does come in other color variants like platinum and rose gold. There is also a smaller variant, which is about 12.8 mm and comes only in the shade rose gold. It has a minimal yet urbane look, which can be easily paired with any outfit.

Coming to the display, the Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 has a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with a 360×360 pixel resolution. On the edges of the watch, there are two multifunction buttons that help you navigate around the user interface.

Primarily made of stainless steel, the Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 does have a premium look on the hands. You can also choose from the variety of leather straps that Mobvoi has to offer. The smartwatch is lightweight on the sides, making it easily wearable throughout the day.

The notifications are pretty clear and neat, appearing one after the other from the top. If you would like to know more of specific information, you can simply tap and expand it, read it, and tap it once again to collapse the notification.

Performance

The Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, which can be a downside as it is a comparatively old processor than the other competitor products which come with new and advanced technologies.

The good part is, the smartwatch works on a redesigned Wear OS platform, which is known to pair well with the old chipset and offers a smooth user experience without any friction or discontinuity. The Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 also comes with a heart rate monitor, but it does not have an in-built feature to measure the heart rate automatically.

It is almost fluid when you scroll through the menu. Initially, it can be a little challenging to get accustomed to the button technology in this age of touch displays. Still, eventually, it becomes easy and pretty comfortable to handle the watch.

Storage

Talking of storage, the Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 comes with 4GB storage space where you can easily store Google Play music or even Spotify. But it does not support downloading and storing tracks and files in the watch.

Operating on the Google redesigned Wear OS smartwatch platform, the Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 offers an extremely smooth user experience without any lag or unnecessary glitches. Users do not need to understand and use different gestures to operate the watch but ca simply swipe up or down for accessing shortcuts like Do not disturb mode or even other installed applications.

Although the Google redesigned Wear OS works well with both iOS and Android devices, the smartwatch seems to work in a specific manner when connected to an Apple device. It does not allow the user to send text messages via the smartwatch when connected to an iPhone.

Battery and Add-ons

The Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 comes with various fitness features and has an in-built GPS, which allows users to track distance while running, biking, or walking. Normally, the watch uses TicHealth to monitor your fitness aspects, but you can also download and access Google Fit to track your workout sessions or others.

Mobvoi claims that the battery life of this wearable device lasts somewhere between 24 to 36 hours in a single charge. This s an excellent attribute of the smartwatch as one of the significant features required in a wearable device is its battery holding capacity.

However, the duration mentioned above lasts when the device is used with very little activity. But even when you use the various features of the smartwatch, like heart rate monitor, distance or workout tracker, music, or any other application, the battery life lasts one full day. This is also good enough given the kind of battery exhaustion most wearable devices have.

All variants of the Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 are IP68 water and dust resistant, so you can easily use it anytime, anywhere, without worrying too much about getting the device damaged

Conclusion

Given the price range, the Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 is a good enough product to own. It does offer a wide range of usability and advantages, along with great battery life. Being second in the line from the house of Mobvoi, we expect more and more to come from the brand. Although not as great as the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro, the Mobvoi Ticwatch C2 will be worth the pocket pinch.

So, if you are considering to buy the Mobvoi Ticwatch C2, it will be a good buy. Packed with great features, smooth performance, and stable battery life, this fitness wearable device is going to a great one to invest in.

March 3, 2020
EarFun Free True Wireless Earbuds Review

Whenever we think of music, we generally think of the dual: earphones and music. The best way to experience the depth of music is to feel it using your headphones or earphones. In this era of Miniaturization and technology, the use of wires is gradually coming to halt.

The wireless technology is blooming the electronic industry so are earphones also. Earphones nowadays are becoming wireless and are operated using Bluetooth technology. It has become easier to carry two little buds than to have almost a meter-long wire.

Wireless technology has not only added to the ease but has also let to more classy looks. As we all believe in the brand of brevity, Miniaturization has also won the class award. The two buds in the ears penetrate into the ear canal and help to hear more clearly. It fits right into the ear and you will never have to worry about it falling once you actually wear it.

EarFun Free True Wireless Earbuds is just another brand that provides you wireless earphones. It is unique in many aspects. It offers you many exciting features

An Overview of its Design

EarFun Free True Wireless Earbuds offers almost the same appearance as that of conventional earbuds. Its charging case is pill-shaped and the earbuds are large teardrop-shaped. There are four small circular lights at the front of the charging case. This helps you to know the charging levels. The number of lights ON tells you the percentage of charging which is complete.

It has a plastic case. This is to impart quality appearance. This further makes it light-weighted. The EarFun Free True Wireless Earbuds are available in two colors: white and matte black.

Features that EarFun offers

Bluetooth 5.0

It uses Bluetooth 5.0 to connect to a device. Bluetooth 5.0 is an amazing technology that provides a better range and bandwidth. It can quadruple the range of its predecessor. You can walk, run, exercise or roam around up to 800 feet of distance from the device, without any disturbance in connectivity.

Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) manages Bluetooth 5.0. It makes the communication and the broadcast possible wirelessly. The most striking feature of Bluetooth 5.0 is that it makes it easier to connect multiple devices at the same time. This is because of its excellent bandwidth. Further, it depends upon the software used in the phone or computer, if it can stream to multiple devices or not.

Charging

It offers you with both USB-C and wireless charging. Charging by the usage of USB is the conventional method. But the newest technology now brings before you wireless charging. EarFun Free True Wireless Earbuds even have a wireless charging system. It is a process of electrically charging battery-powered devices without directly connecting them with the power supply. It means charging without the use of conventional USB ports.

Wireless charging works by transferring energy from the charger to a receiver. It happens through the phenomenon of electromagnet induction. Wireless reduces your pressure to connect with traditional wires. Our modern world now needs contemporary solutions. The smartest solution put into action to date is wireless charging.

Another most striking feature of these earbuds lies in its 30 hours long battery life. That means you don’t need to worry about charging it every day or every time you use it. That’s really great. This feature is not available in most of the wireless devices. You need to charge them too frequently. But, EarFun Free True Wireless Earbuds live much longer.

Waterproof

EarFun Free True Wireless Earbuds is fully waterproof (IPX7). With a waterproof device, you don’t need to worry about the bucket. Waterproof devices with an IPX7 rating are great. They can resist the harm due to the accidental submersion of the device up to 30 meters of depth. They can submerge in up to 3.3 feet deep water for about 30 minutes without causing any harm to the device.

So, are you a swimmer? Well, I have a good option for them. They can now listen to their favorite songs, even in water. What can be better than this for them? This will definitely not damage the internal infrastructure of the earbuds and also will retain its sound quality.

Even if your friends are crazy enough to splash water on you, while you are busy with your songs, this will retain its strength even in water and will keep on singing its best vocal sounds. This will definitely work for the jammers. They can sweat without any worries and that will not harm the quality of its sounds.

Weightless

It is very light in weight. Along with miniaturization, what is in trends these days is light-weightiness. The charging case and the earbuds are made up of plastics. This is to keep them as light as possible. It is always easy to carry low weight in the ears and is recommended.

There is a common review that the plastic looks cheap. No doubt, these earbuds have got several features with recent technologies. But branding comes with technology and quality, both.

Noise isolation

These earbuds penetrate into the ear canal and can block most of the external noise. There is no need for separate active noise cancellations. You can easily enjoy and feel your favorite songs with the undisturbed atmosphere.

Areas EarFun needs to work upon

No volume control: These earbuds don’t allow you to control the volume of the sound using your earbuds. You will have to use your phone for it. The benefits of it being wireless are somewhere denied if you have to reach the phone to control volume.

Cheap build quality: No doubt the plastic outers make these earbuds low-weighted. But most of the users complained about its bad plastic quality. For better branding, the company should improve the quality of the outers used to make the charging cases.

Conclusion

For around $50, EarFun Free True Wireless Earbuds is plenty good for its price. At such a low price, you get a lot of benefits and some of the best technologies to date. Its sound quality is also average, but fairly good for this price.

February 28, 2020
Casio WSD-F30/ WSD-F21HR Smartwatches

Casio is a company that specializes in different electronic gadgets. It is a Japanese company with its headquarters present in Tokyo. Though it was found in April 1946, it officially launched its first product in 1957. Kazuhiro Kashio is the President and CEO of Casio company Pvt. Ltd.

Casio makes different types of mobile phones, watches, cameras, musical instruments, and mainly calculators. Other than these, it also manufactures printers, televisions (that are portable), cash registers, compass, laptops and notebook computers.

About Casio ProTrek Smartwatches

It has introduced a wide range of watches called the Casio ProTrek Smartwatches. It has become prevalent in the last few years because of its wearable, reliable and designer smartwatches.

Also, it offers a wide range of features in its watches, including its outdoor activities tracking system. Outdoor activities tracker is one of the most liked features and is a big plus point in the growth of Casio Smartwatches.

Casio’s first smartwatch got its release in the market in 2016. The other features of these watches include various applications, GPS tracking system, and it’s easy to use the touchscreen. Casio has always managed to be a part of news headlines successfully in every two or three months.

It keeps on launching various new products with different features and different specialties. It also constantly tries to improve its old products by adding new updates to them.

Casio company says that they believe in creating something from nothing. It purely believes in creating and contributing to the world. Their brand of watches is called G-Shock in the market. It keeps on adding new products to its elite list of electronic gadgets.

Casio WSD-F30

As mentioned earlier, Casio always tries to introduce something new to the world using their electronic gadgets. Its watches are one of its most popular electronic products. It has introduced an enormous variety of electronics analog and digital watches.

These watches are called G-shock or ProTrek range of watches. WSD-F30 is one of its most famous watches amongst the ProTrek range of watches. The Casio company has improved the screen display of its watches.

They introduced an improved Dual-layer display system which is an organic EL display. It has a 1.2-inch display with a dual-layer. It is resistant to water to an extent. Along with this, it has various air pressure, altitude, accelerometer, gyro meter, and magnetic compass sensors. It has a lithium-ion battery with a recharging time of around 3hours.

Three modes of Casio WSD-F30

The Casio WSD- F30 has three modes, basically including extend mode, multi- timepiece mode and regular use mode.

Extend mode serves for a battery life of three days and has a monochrome display. It has various features, including the elapsed time indicator and the Altimeter. It has GPS linked technology and color display. Also, it has an extremely helpful feature of colorful maps to plan your visits.

In the multi-timepiece mode, you get a battery life of up to 1 month, which is quite huge. It also has a monochrome color display. It has a GPS tracking system enabled in it. With this, it also has Bluetooth and a Wi-Fi system associated with it. It also has a barometer, compass, and Altimeter on the front display of the screen of the watch.

Regular use mode is the most basic model of Casio WSD- F30 ProTrek watches. Like all other modes, it also has a monochrome and color display screen. It also has GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi systems associated with the watch. It also has a feature of adding reminders for future purposes.

Variety in WSD- F30 and its prices

Casio WSD- F30 offers a wide range of colors in its watches. It is available in blue, black, orange, red and many other colors. Talking about the price, it is not very costly. Being affordable, it costs $550. You can buy it from the nearest Casio stores and headquarters near you. Also, you can place an order by calling the store or ordering it on their website.

Casio WSD-F21HR

Casio company Pvt. Ltd.’s introduction of its new watch WSD-F21 HR is receiving a lot of appreciation and popularity in the market. WSD-F21 HR has a lot of features associated with it. It has a function that helps you to measure your heartbeat.

The watch has a separate screen to display the heart rate and accelerometer that measure the motion of motion and the calories burnt. It also measures the distance traveled and the altitude.

Along with all this, it measures the maximum oxygen that your body consumes per minute. It also has a GPS enabled system and a color display screen. The GPS displays your current location, helps you get to the desired location and create your original routes.

Features of WSD-F21 HR

It has advanced technology with an optical sensor at the base of the watch. This sensor detects the blood flow in your body, which measures your heart rate. It has a wider LED screen of 1.32 inches and a monochrome color display.

It is touchscreen and easy to use. The strap or the belt of the watch is very comfortable and easy to wear. It is soft and fit. By adding a sportier look, it enhances the features of the watch.

Variety in WSD-F21 HR and its prices

WSD- F21 HR is available in only two types of colors. It includes red and black. Casio is selling it with an AC Adaptor and charging cable. Though It is a little costlier than Casio WSD-F30, it is worth buying, and It is available for $500.

You can buy it from the nearest Casio stores or place an order by calling at any of the Casio stores or offices. You can also order it directly from Casio’s website. These watches are also available on different mediator websites, where you can place your order.

Casio WSD-F30 and WSD- F21 HR is very comfortable, suitable and easy to wear. They look sporty and have a good design. Also, they have a lot of supporting features. So, it won’t be a bad idea to invest in these watches.

February 27, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will make big improvements to battery life and sound quality

Samsung mentioned that it is working on its Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Plus. They claim the upcoming Galaxy Buds Plus will be a much-improved product. The company plans to work on several different aspects of the earbuds and make it better. The most noteworthy update here probably would be the battery life of the product. Where the older Buds Plus was able to offer 11 hours on a single charge, the updated one would be able to last for about 22 hours. The buds have come a long way with the original Galaxy Buds only offering about six hours of runtime.

Galaxy Buds Plus

Most of what the users know has come from leaked sources. The same sources have revealed that the Galaxy Buds will come with dedicated woofer and tweeter drivers in each earbud. The older version of the buds had only a single speaker on each bud. With regards to sound quality, this will be a significant update. Samsung has included a second outer voice mic, making the total three now. Another issue with the Galaxy Buds was the quality of voice calls. Again, Samsung has taken note of the problem and has made it better.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Aesthetically speaking, both of the earbuds look pretty much the same, even down to the size. While the Buds Plus weigh more, there is not a lot of difference between the two models. The exterior touchpad will allow the user to open up Spotify on the user’s phone instantly. This is a feature added thanks to the partnership between Samsung and Spotify that has blossomed lately. In addition to this, you will be able to use the touchpad for regular things like managing volume and tracks.

Features

You will be able to pair the Galaxy Buds Plus simultaneously with multiple devices. This is a great step up from the single-device limit of the first Galaxy Buds. While the price of the buds has not been released yet, the product is expected to be announced along with the Galaxy S20 series. One thing we do know is that the earbuds will be available in white, black, blue, and red.

Galaxy Buds Plus

Samsung intended to release this as a rival for Apple’s AirPods. With significant updates surrounding improved battery life, clearer voice calls, and a shortcut to Spotify, Samsung has made a long-lasting impression in the market. The main reason that the Galaxy Buds Plus are a competitor to the AirPods is not due to one single thing. The entire package, with all its features, offered at a very reasonable rate, make it attractive.

It is quite easy to set up and pair the Galaxy Buds Plus with your phone. The buds are designed to be compatible with both Android and iOS devices. To start, briefly press the buds in your ears and it will start playing from wherever you left off the last time. The entire process is smooth, fast, and seamless. The fact that you will not have to launch Spotify on your phone separately makes the process even more convenient.

February 27, 2020
12 Best Wireless Workout Headphones in 2020
People aim to achieve various goals, claims that music strengthens their will power to keep going and restrain negativity from dominating their mind. New headphones are quite smart, adaptable, highly efficient and can be customized to meet various needs. Of course, there is a wide range of headphones with several brands and each brand has its specialization to address various requirements.

Picking a right set of pair of music accessories- an enigma

Gym enthusiasts keep exploring the headphones for years to find a solution of unease they face during a workout with no compromise on quality. Wireless workout headphones replaced wired ones. Still, it left with a plethora of challenges for researchers to give seamless and high-value experience to the health-conscious section of society worldwide.

Today, the workout headphones industry has come up with thousands of brands and categories and every buyer confronts the dilemma of with which product he should go by. Since every person has a different skull size, sweating level, and ease level, so, one headphone can be amazing to one and nuance to others.

Best 12 Workout headphones- ruling the world

Here is a list of headphones that can do a wonder no matter what ambition you are thriving to achieve. These pretty devices have long-lasting durability and are powered by state of the art technology that can tempt anyone to make them a companion in a harrowing journey of struggle.

1. Jaybird -X3

Jaybird is the most sought-after name in the wireless sports headphone. Its X4 comes with incredible features such as –
1. Easy to use playback controls.
2. Majestic sound quality.
3. 8 hours of powerful battery life.
4. Water and sweat-resistant.
5. Approx Cost Rs. 3379/-
2. Bose-Sound Sport wireless headphone

Bose is one of the reliable names in the entertainment industry. Today, it has a wide range of music accessories available at its storerooms. Bose Sound Sport wireless enjoys a class for its quality.
1. High-quality music.
2. Elegant appearance.
3. 6 hours of battery life still a drawback when compared to its rival.
4. Approx Cost Rs. 9125/-
Cost may restrain you to buy if comes from a middle-class family. However, it is a little more highly-priced in comparison to products in the market in its category.

3. Jabra: Elite Active 65T headphone

Wireless ear-buds appeared to have replaced other accessories in its segment owing to its great fit to ears and amazing sound quality. Jabra doesn’t need any introduction as it is a decades-old brand that emerged to occupy a huge chunk of market shares across the globe.

Elite Active 65T caters to a high level of expectation of prime customers.
1. Playback control
2. It is enabled with a feature to use of Google Assistant, Alexa
3. The quality of music is little compromised if compared to similar devices in its segment.
4. Approx Cost: Rs 12070/-
4. Addidas: RPT-01

Teenagers always love On-ear devices more. However, gym lovers can also be seen wearing them during the workout session. Addidas RPT-01 has amazing features and out-competes others with ease.
1. IPX4 rating for sweat and water-resistance.
2. Bluetooth 5.0
3. USB-C charging.
4. Fabric meshes design.
5. Approx Cost: Rs.10650/-
5. Dirty Cheap: Sound PEATS Bluetooth Headphones

Dirty Cheap may bring relief to you if the headphones discussed above stir your budget. It carries all features an ideal headphone should have.
1. Quality sound.
2. 8-hours back up in one recharge.
3. Adaptable ear-bud.
4. Sweat-resistant and have handy in-line playback controls.
5. Approx Cost Rs 1061/-
Dirty Cheap has specifically penetrated the middle or lower-middle-class music enthusiasts by pricing its accessories much low in comparison to its product in similar categories.

6. Mpow Flame

Mpow Flame is the product for those who want to pay for the quality of the product instead of lavishly draining their money on the brand. It possesses all necessary must-have features with no compromise on quality music.
1. IPX7 sweat and water-resistance.
2. Bluetooth 4.1
3. 7-9 hours of playback on a single charge.
4. Approx Price: 1400/-
7. Aukey -Key Series B60

Aukey’s wireless headphones drain money out of your pocket but guarantee value for money with its amazing feature of charge with USB-C what several rivals miss.
1. IPX6 rating for water resistance.
2. Bluetooth 5.0.
3. 8-hour battery life.
4. Approx cost Rs 2900/-
8. Samsung Galaxy Buds

Samsung Galaxy Bud has changed the meaning of hands-free as these are so tiny that they can be fixed to ears with ease. Here are the more features which define why Samsung deserves to be a leader.
1. A durable battery with 6 hours of backup
2. AKG tuning
3. Water and sweat-resistant
4. ease to customizable to different ear sizes
5. Approx Cost Rs 7000/-
9. Aftershokz Trekz Titanium

This headphone may be at the bottom in our list but its feature may astound you. It needs not to put in ears rather you could listen to your music along with beware of what is happening in surroundings.
1. It allows you to hear surrounding noise.
2. IPX7 sweat and water-resistance.
3. Long battery back up
4. Approx cost Rs 1148/-
10. Beats X

Beats X has given a tough competition to the leaders of the headphone industry. The headphones have got a great response owing to their classic cadence and latest technology. Little costly priced headphones of Beats X entice music enthusiasts.
1. Eight hours of backup per charge.
2. Facilitates 2 hours of playback with five minutes of recharge.
3. Customized headphones for different users.
4. Approx Rs 7000/-
11. Soundcore Spirit X

Soundcore serves the categories of headphone markets, wherein sellers are committed to delivering the best in the art of the technology. It got some ecstatic features that pull music loves at least to read the features.
1. Amazing sound.
2. 12 hours of long-lasting backup in one charge.
3. Water and sweat resistance.
4. Approx Cost Rs 2556/-
12. Bose- Soundsport Free

We have placed the second headphone of Bose in our 12 best workout headphones. It has a decent pair of ear-buds and could drive you to explore the unexplored side of music. Again, Bose has targeted high-end customers, therefore you may have to pay from under the nose to own the delight.
1. Astounding sound.
2. Water/sweat resistant
3. Elegant look
4. Approx Cost Rs. 14130/-
At the end

Today, the market has overwhelmed categories in the headphone industry. Buyers need to understand their requirements and budget constraints first; well-informed decision making can bring peace of mind. In contrast, reckless buying may make you feel miserable for not having the right product in hand.
February 25, 2020
Michael Kors Access MKGO Review

Michael Kors is one of the biggest names in the fashion world at present, and they have made some of the most elegant smartwatches through Fossil for quite some time. All these watches have unusual features and have been preferred and praised by a lot of people. The most promising feature of this brand is always the uniqueness in its styling when it comes to smartwatches.

With the success of its previous ventures like the Michael Kors Access Sofie and Michael Kors Access Suite, the brand decided to try their hands on something different time. We must say that they have managed to catch the attention of many people.

Fashion has affected every sector in today’s age, and sports have also now come in this stride. Fashion giant Michael Kors has always managed to deliver a very enthralling product that has led to catch the attention of a large group of fashion enthusiasts.

Michael Kors Access MKGO is the company’s first attempt at a sport-oriented smartwatch for the athletes and the gym-goers. The company has managed to create a buzz with its experiment.

The watch is curated keeping in perspective all the requirements of sports’ people in addition to a stylish and fashion-forward look. There are a few deficiencies in the hardware, but other than that the watch has delivered an excellent performance. For the joggers and the runners looking for a lightweight watch which is also good looking- Michael Kors Access MKGO fulfills all the parameters.

Here is an analysis of its various aspects such as the build, performance and the look of the watch.

Design

The watch was created, keeping in mind the requirements of people who are into sports and gym. The overall design is very Michael Kors and appealing to a separate customer base. You will get four color options in this range.

The casing is approximate 43mm having a thickness of 7mm and a width of 20mm. The casing is of nylon, and the top ring is of aluminum. Because of this the watch is very light in weight and gives an over-all sporty look with a sleek design. On the bottom part of the nylon casing, there is the Michael Kors logo with a raised heart-rate monitor.

The straps are of silicon, and so they are easier to clean. For people who indulge in a lot of exercises, these silicone straps can be handy and easy to clean. The straps are changeable with the help of a pin. Overall the design of the watch is very much representative of the brand compared to the previous ventures of MK.

Display

With a customizable display, this watch comes with a 1.19-inch AMOLED display and 390*390 resolution (328ppi). The resolution is excellent, and the display performance is also great. The colors on display are vibrant and bright with suitable brightness.

Through the MKGO access app, you can change the dial color and also set the watch to an automatic setting to adjust faces and brightness according to the particular time of the day. The main screen or the home screen is not so impressive as the presence of the color on it tends to reduce the readability. All the functions are although easily accessible and are also easy to use.

Features and Fitness

The smart features in a Michael Kors Access MKGO are the same as any other smartwatch from the Fossil range. It has a waterproofing of 30m or 3Atm pressure. It has a built-in heart rate monitor and also a GPS tracking device. The lightweight design of the watch is very suitable for various sports fitness activities.

You can use several features for tracking your hiking, jogging, running and also know about the calories burnt in the process. All these characteristics make it a fantastic option as a fitness tracking device that too in the form of a watch.

Other features

The battery life, hardware and performance parameters of this watch are also top-notch. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 processor. It also has a consequential 4GB storage and a dynamic 512MB RAM. The battery is of 350mAH, making it a major hit in its performance aspects.

It has the most advanced integrated circuit in comparison to its previous launches and models. The performance is lag-free. The battery can charge rapidly with 80 percent of charge in just about an hour. The watch is compatible with Android as well as the iOS platform. It has a microphone but no speaker. It also has Google Pay to make secure payments.

Price

The Michael Kors Access MKGO is on sale and is available for purchase on the official website of Michael Kors at 279 pounds. It is available in four color variants and can you can buy it in black or white for the same price.

Our Take

The brand has established a decent first attempt in the fitness genre. The design of the watch is very bold and stylish. The silicon straps may look very cheap, but from the fitness perspective, they offer several advantages.

The light-weightiness, water-resistant design, heart-rate monitor and GPS, etc. are some fantastic features that we are in love with. But the performance is not up to the mark as compared to the other brands. The battery is underwhelming, and the RAM is lackluster in comparison to the high-rated apple watches.

The silicone strap is also a bit uncomfortable. It does not get dirty and damaged due to the heat and sweat but a full day wear without any discomfort is hard to achieve in this. The convenience of Google pay is fantastic to have in your watch, and this is another feature that satisfies us.

Ultimately if you are all about the brand and the sporty feature is your preference then you should go for this. The unique attempt by the company to deliver style in sports has achieved its goal. If the performance parameters are not that important for you, you can go for it.

February 22, 2020
Amazfit GTR Lite Review

Finding a smartwatch that strikes the right balance between price and features can be a challenge, especially considering all the different options the market offers. The Amazfit GTR Lite from Huami – which is backed by consumer electronics behemoth Xiaomi – does an excellent job of finding the right balance of features and pricing. Let us quickly go over what makes the Amazfit GTR Lite great.

Amazfit GTR Lite Syncing

Design

The GTR Lite boasts an attractive and sturdy design. The aluminium-alloy build gives it some heft, and the ceramic bezels make for a premium finish. The silicone strap is less than ideal; however, it’s justified considering the low price. Silicone is great if you have sensitive skin since it does not chafe your skin.

Sports Modes

The buttons on the side of the watch are perfectly sized and give you satisfyingly tactile feedback when pressed. The watch is 5 ATM water-resistant – you can swim with it without worrying about breaking it.

Display

The large, 1.39” circular screen is one of the biggest selling points of the GTR Lite. The decent 454 x 454 resolution AMOLED panel is bright and sharp, and you won’t have any trouble with visibility. The display also boasts a decent pixel density of 326 pixels per inch, and the 100+ watch faces make the watch super customizable.

Amazfit GTR Lite Front

Features

The Amazfit GTR Lite does have a decent set of features – nothing new, though. However, considering the price, this is justified, and the body and display are some of the best you’ll see in this price range. Notifications are forwarded to your smartwatch, and you can also control music playback from the watch. You can reject incoming calls from the watch, but cannot answer them. There are some other essential functions, such as a stopwatch, an alarm clock, a compass, a find my phone feature, and a weather app. The find my phone feature only works within the Bluetooth range.

Amazfit GTR Lite Features

It comes with a BioTracker PPG Heart-Rate sensor with a 6-axis acceleration sensor. These sensors enable the watch to track and monitor your heart-rate accurately. The sleep tracking feature is also accurate, and the watch gives you a good overall look at your health.

The smartwatch features eight exercise modes: Walking, Outdoor Running, Treadmill Running, Outdoor Cycling, Indoor Cycling, Elliptical Machine, Swimming, and Exercising. The last mode tracks all the other activities you might do – from yoga to dancing. The watch does not come with GPS built-in.

Amazfit GTR Lite Feat

Battery

The Amazfit GTR Lite features a 410 mAh battery, which will last you more than three weeks when used moderately. The watch lasts around 24 days in the normal usage mode – with sleep tracking and heart rate tracking on. If you pick the basic watch mode, all the features are turned off, and the watch will last over two months. The watch charges up in two hours – which is quick!

Amazfit GTR Lite Bio Sensor

Verdict

This smartwatch is one of the best bang-for-the-buck smartwatches in the market right now. It boasts solid build quality, great features, and a large battery. It does lack some features – the lack of GPS and the limited exercise modes can be a deal-breaker for some. Overall, though, the GTR Lite is a great smartwatch available for an excellent price.

February 18, 2020
Movado Connect 2.0 Review

Smartwatches – the next best thing to buy after you buy a smartphone. There are numerous options available in the market. You get to choose from different sizes, different OS and different specs. There is always confusion over which one you should go for. Though Google’s Wear OS has been criticised for the features it offers and the limited functionalities, there are several manufacturers who are sticking with Google wear OS. One of them is Movado. Let’s take a look at the latest version of Movado’s smartwatch – the Movado Connect 2.0. This was released almost 2 years after the first one. This watch aims to bring in more features than its predecessor.

Movado Connect 2.0

Specs

The Movado connect has a very simple and minimalistic design that is designed to attract users. This is something that it succeeds in doing quite easily. The watch is designed just like any other watch – round and flat. It is powered with a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen which, in the long term, will help with the longevity of the battery life. The watch is tightly packed leaving no space between the strap and the head of the watch. This is something that you do not get to see in most of the smartwatches that are manufactured these days. It is more than likely that you will get compliments about the watch.

For the price tag that the watch is sold, users would expect that the material used to build the watch is sturdy and reliable. Thankfully, it is so. Unfortunately, the glass can easily pick up scratches. On the other hand, it has also been rated as IPX8 water-resistant, which means that the watch can withstand the pressure of water when submerged in up to 3 ft.

Design

There is just one button on the side which helps in activating the Google Assistant when pressed. Though you will have to miss out on other buttons that are available in other smartwatches. The least Movado could have done was to have a rotating crown to ensure that users are able to scroll through the menu using the crown, but they have decided to give this a miss. You will have to swipe through the menu when you want to scroll through.

Movado Connect 2.0 Display

Though the watch looks huge when put on, this is just an impression of the large straps. One of the biggest downsides of the watch is that you will not be able to change the bands of the strap. You will be stuck with the same band that you purchase. While there are more than 20 varieties to choose from, this could turn out to be a costly event depending on the one you choose. Though there are multiple options, there are five versions that you can choose from – the silicone strap, the dark grey ion-plated stainless steel case, the gold version of the ion-plated stainless steel case and the ion-plated stainless steel bracelet that come in the normal variant and the silver variant.

Performance

With a high-resolution AMOLED 1.39-inch display, it is surprising that Movado has managed to get a high-resolution display of 400 x 400x pixels. The display is quite sharp, and you will not notice any grainy pixels that have been observed in other smartwatches. There are tons of watch faces to choose from and the best part of all is that Movado has pre-installed their own choices of watch faces. These are fantastic and a highlight of the model.

Movado Connect 2.0 WearOS

Another advantage of having this Movado watch is that it automatically goes into the monochrome ambient mode which helps in saving the battery. When you try to see the dial in the direct sunlight, it automatically adjusts its brightness so that you can have a clear look at the screen. One of their best pre-installed watch faces is the Day to Night watch face – something that transforms from light mode to dark mode as the day progresses from morning to night. Since this watch runs on Wear OS, you will get multiple options in-store.

The watch is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor that has been coupled with 512 MB of RAM. The user experience in terms of transition is smooth. The apps that have been packed on the watch load without much of a lag. The notifications instantly pop-up on the smartwatch when it is connected with the phone. You will also be able to respond to WhatsApp messages or normal text messages.

Battery Life

The battery of the smartwatch will naturally depend on the functions you are using. If you have enabled GPS and always have the brightness on high instead of Auto, then the watch will last about a day or so. If you have only the basic fitness tracking and notifications enabled, you can use it for quite a bit longer. In this case, you will be able to enjoy about three days before you need to charge it.

Movado Connect

The Movado 2.0 has a battery saver mode that comes to the rescue when you are in desperate need of a charge. In this mode, only the analogue watch face will be available, and most features will be disabled. You can return to normal functions by rebooting the watch.

Final verdict

The Movado Connect 2.0 smartwatch looks spectacular, albeit a bit large. It is light in weight, has an impressive battery, and offers a whole lot of features. If you are using it for fitness, it can track most workout routines quite perfectly. Unfortunately, the WatchOS doesn’t offer a fluid experience. However, it is expected to improve with the updates. If you are okay with the occasional slow working, this is a great option to consider as it has tons of other features to offer you. Despite the thick bezels, it is quite stylish. The buttons of the side can be customized, allowing you more freedom to use it the way you want to.

February 18, 2020