Gadgets – The Tech Outlook https://www.thetechoutlook.com Daily Tech News, Interviews, Reviews and Updates Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:08:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-favicon-1-150x150.png Gadgets – The Tech Outlook https://www.thetechoutlook.com 32 32 Nokia X30 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G: Which is the Best Smartphone? https://www.thetechoutlook.com/reviews/gadgets-reviews/nokia-x30-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-m34-5g-which-is-the-best-smartphone/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:08:45 +0000 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/nokia-x30-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-m34-5g-which-is-the-best-smartphone Nokia X30 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

This article will compare a 2022 Nokia smartphone with a Samsung Galaxy device that was launched this year, in 2023. Let’s compare the Nokia X30 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G smartphones, and find the best smartphone among the two. Nokia X30 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G General Dimensions 158.9 x 73.9 x […]

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Nokia X30 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

This article will compare a 2022 Nokia smartphone with a Samsung Galaxy device that was launched this year, in 2023.

Let’s compare the Nokia X30 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G smartphones, and find the best smartphone among the two.

Nokia X30 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

General

Dimensions 158.9 x 73.9 x 8 mm 161.7 x 77.2 x 8.8 mm
Weight 185 gm 208 gm

Connectivity

Network Connectivity 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes, Version 5.1 Yes, Version 5.3

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Chipset Exynos 1280 (5 nm) Chipset
Primary Clock Speed 2.2 GHz 2.4 GHz
Operating System Android 12, Upgradable to Android 13 Android 13 based One UI 5.1
GPU Adreno 619 Mali-G68

Storage

Storage Options 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB & 8GB/256GB 6GB/128GB & 8GB/128GB

Display

Display Type AMOLED Display Super AMOLED Display
Screen Size 6.43” 6.5”
Screen Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels 1080 x 2340 pixels
Refresh Rate 90Hz 120Hz

Camera

Rear Camera 50MP + 13MP Dual Camera Setup 50MP + 8MP + 2MP Camera Setup
Front Camera 16MP 13MP

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
Accelerometer Yes Yes
Proximity Sensor Yes Yes
Gyroscope Yes Yes
Barometer No No
Compass Yes Yes

Battery

Battery Backup 4200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging Features 33W Wired Fast Charging Feature 25W Wired Fast Charging Feature

Colors

Color Variants Cloudy Blue & Ice White Midnight Blue, Prism Silver & Waterfall Blue

Comparing the two smartphone devices, the Galaxy M34 5G smartphone from Samsung has turned out to be the best when compared to the Nokia X30 5G smartphone.

Looking at the processors equipped within the two devices, the Galaxy M34 5G smartphone is powered by the brand’s own Exynos 1280 chipset with a primary clock speed of 2.4GHz, and the device will be able to offer a better performance when compared to the Nokia device which has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 5G chipset with a 2.2 GHz primary clock speed.

Coming to the displays, again, the Galaxy M34 5G has a larger 6.5″ Super AMOLED display, with a faster refresh rate of 120Hz and a comparably similar screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Nokia X30 5G smartphone features an AMOLED display with a 6.43″ screen size.

For the cameras, the Galaxy M34 5G has a triple rear camera setup, while the Nokia X30 5G comes with a dual rear camera unit. Both the smartphones sport the same 50MP main cameras, but the Nokia smartphone has a better 13MP ultrawide lens. On the other hand, the Galaxy device offers an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP additional camera.

Regarding the front-facing cameras, it should be noted that Nokia’s X30 5G smartphone has a slightly better 16MP front camera when compared to the 13MP selfie camera offered on the Galaxy device.

Finally, for the batteries, Samsung’s Galaxy M34 5G smartphone packs the largest 6000 mAh battery, while the Nokia X30 5G only has a 4200 mAh battery backup. But when we look at the fast charge features offered on the two devices, the Nokia X30 5G device supports a faster wired charging feature.

So, for the verdict, both the devices are comparably similar in terms of the specifications offered, but based on the overall specs, the Galaxy M34 5G smartphone itself is the best smartphone device of this comparison.

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iQOO 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone 14: Spec Comparison https://www.thetechoutlook.com/reviews/gadgets-reviews/iqoo-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-apple-iphone-14-spec-comparison/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:37:54 +0000 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/iqoo-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-apple-iphone-14-spec-comparison iQOO 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone 14

This article will be comparing three smartphone devices from smartphone makers – iQOO, Samsung and Apple. Let’s compare the iQOO 11, Samsung Galaxy S23, and the Apple iPhone 14 smartphones, and find the best smartphone device among the three. iQOO 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone 14 General Dimensions 164.9 x 77.1 x […]

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iQOO 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone 14

This article will be comparing three smartphone devices from smartphone makers – iQOO, Samsung and Apple.

Let’s compare the iQOO 11, Samsung Galaxy S23, and the Apple iPhone 14 smartphones, and find the best smartphone device among the three.

iQOO 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone 14

General

Dimensions 164.9 x 77.1 x 8.4 or 8.7 mm 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight 205 or 208 gm 168 gm 172 gm

Connectivity

Network Connectivity 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e with Triple Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with Dual Band Support and Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, Version 5.3 Yes, Version 5.3 Yes, Version 5.3

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Chipset Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Chipset
Primary Clock Speed 3.2 GHz 3.36 GHz 3.23 GHz
Operating System Android 13 based Funtouch 13 (Global)

Android 13 based OriginOS 3 (China)

Android 13 based One UI 5.1 iOS 16, Upgradable to iOS 17.0.3
GPU Adreno 740 Adreno 740 Apple GPU (5-Core Graphics)

Storage

Storage Options 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB,16GB/256GB & 16GB/512GB 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB & 8GB/512GB 6GB/128GB, 6GB/256GB & 8GB/512GB

Display

Display Type LTPO4 AMOLED Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Super Retina XDR OLED Display
Screen Size 6.78” 6.1” 6.1”
Screen Resolution 1440 x 3200 pixels 1080 x 2340 pixels 1170 x 2532 pixels
Refresh Rate 144Hz 120Hz 60Hz

Camera

Rear Camera 50MP + 13MP + 8MP Triple Camera Setup 50MP + 10MP + 12MP Triple Camera Setup 12MP + 12MP Dual Camera Setup
Front Camera 16MP 12MP 12MP

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor No
Face ID No No Yes
Accelerometer Yes Yes Yes
Proximity Sensor Yes Yes Yes
Gyroscope Yes Yes Yes
Barometer No Yes Yes
Compass Yes Yes Yes
Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support No No Yes

Battery

Battery Backup 5000 mAh 3900 mAh 3279 mAh
Charging Features 120W Wired Fast Charging Feature 25W Wired Fast Charging Feature

15W Qi/PMA Wireless Fast Charging Feature

4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging Feature

20W Wired Fast Charging Feature

15W MagSafe Wireless Fast Charging Feature

7.5W Qi Wireless Fast Charging Feature

Colors

Color Variants Black, Green and White (BMW M branding) Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite and Lime Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red and Yellow

Based on the overall specifications, the iQOO 11 smartphone is to be considered as the best, but the other two devices too offer good premium specs to their users.

Firstly, about the performance. Both the iQOO and Samsung smartphones are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, with primary clock speeds of 3.2 GHz and 3.36 GHz, respectively. The Apple device is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset with a clock speed of 3.23 GHz. The Galaxy S23 smartphone will be able to offer a comparatively better performance than the other two devices.

For the display, The iQOO 11 smartphone features the largest 6.78″ LTPO4 AMOLED display with the highest resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and the fastest refresh rate of 144Hz. The Samsung and Apple devices have Dynamic AMOLED 2X(6.1″, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120Hz) and Super Retina XDR OLED(6.1″, 1170 x 2532 pixels, 60Hz) display panels respectively.

Coming to the cameras, the iQOO 11 and Galaxy S23 smartphones sport 50MP triple camera setups, while the iPhone 14 device only has a 12MP dual camera unit. Samsung’s Galaxy S23 and Apple’s iPhone devices feature 12MP ultrawide angle cameras, and the Galaxy device also has a 10MP telephoto camera. The iQOO 11 device only has an 8MP ultrawide lens. However, it offers a better 13MP telephoto camera.

For selfies, the Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 smartphones have 12MP front-facing cameras, whereas the iQOO 11 device offers a better 16MP front camera.

Regarding the battery backup, the iQOO 11 smartphone packs the largest 5000 mAh battery, and supports the fastest wired fast charge feature of 120W. The Galaxy device, on the other hand, comes with wireless charging, as well as reverse wireless charging features. Apple’s iPhone device too supports wireless charging.

So, as mentioned, the iQOO 11 smartphone lacks certain features offered on the Galaxy and iPhone devices, and also falls a little behind in terms of some of the specs. But, the device, in terms of the overall specifications offered to the users, can be taken as the better option when compared with the Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 smartphones.

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Honor 90 vs Motorola Edge 40: A Spec Comparison https://www.thetechoutlook.com/reviews/gadgets-reviews/honor-90-vs-motorola-edge-40-a-spec-comparison/ Sat, 07 Oct 2023 11:44:49 +0000 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/honor-90-vs-motorola-edge-40-a-spec-comparison Honor 90 vs Motorola Edge 40

This article will be comparing two 2023 smartphones launched by smartphone brands – Honor and Motorola respectively this year. Let’s compare Honor’s 90 smartphone and the Motorola Edge 40 device, and find the best smartphone device among the two. Honor 90 vs Motorola Edge 40 General Dimensions 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm 158.4 x […]

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Honor 90 vs Motorola Edge 40

This article will be comparing two 2023 smartphones launched by smartphone brands – Honor and Motorola respectively this year.

Let’s compare Honor’s 90 smartphone and the Motorola Edge 40 device, and find the best smartphone device among the two.

Honor 90 vs Motorola Edge 40

General

Dimensions 161.9 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm 158.4 x 72 x 7.6 mm
Weight 183 gm 167 or 171 gm

Connectivity

Network Connectivity 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e with Triple Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes, Version 5.2 Yes, Version 5.2

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition (4 nm) Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm) Chipset
Primary Clock Speed 2.5 GHz 2.6 GHz
Operating System Android 13 based MagicOS 7.1 Android 13
GPU Adreno 644 Mali-G77 MC9

Storage

Storage Options 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, 16GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB & 16GB/512GB 8GB/128GB & 8GB/256GB

Display

Display Type AMOLED Display P-OLED Display
Screen Size 6.7” 6.55”
Screen Resolution 1200 x 2664 pixels 1080 x 2400 pixels
Refresh Rate 120Hz 144Hz

Camera

Rear Camera 200MP + 12MP + 2MP Triple Camera Setup 50MP + 13MP Dual Camera Setup
Front Camera 50MP 32MP

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor
Accelerometer Yes Yes
Proximity Sensor Yes Yes
Gyroscope Yes Yes
Barometer No No
Compass Yes Yes

Battery

Battery Backup 5000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging Features 66W Wired Fast Charging Feature

5W Reverse Wired Charging Feature

68W Wired Fast Charging Feature

15W Wireless Fast Charging Feature

Colors

Color Variants Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Diamond Silver & Peacock Blue Nebula Green, Lunar Blue, Eclipse Black & Viva Magenta

Comparing the overall specifications of the two devices, the more recently launched Honor 90 smartphone has turned out to be the best when it is compared to Motorola’s Edge 40 smartphone device.

The Motorola Edge 40 smartphone is equipped with the Dimensity 8020 chipset and the Honor 90 device is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition chipset. Even if the Motorola device has a slightly faster primary clock speed, a better performance is expected on the Honor 90 smartphone.

Coming to the displays, the Honor 90 smartphone features a larger 6.7″ AMOLED display with a higher screen resolution of 1200 x 2664 pixels, whereas the Motorola device has a P-OLED display panel with a 6.55″ screen size and a 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution. It should, however, be noted that the Motorola device supports the fastest refresh rate of 144Hz.

For the cameras, the Honor 90 smartphone device offers its users better rear and front cameras. At its rear, the device has a 200MP(main) + 12MP(ultrawide) + 2MP(depth) triple camera unit, along with a front-facing camera of 50MP. On the other hand, the Motorola Edge 40 device only has a 50MP(main) + 13MP(ultrawide) dual rear camera setup and a selfie camera of 32MP.

Finally, regarding the batteries, the Honor 90 smartphone is backed by a larger battery of 5000 mAh, while the Motorola device packs a 4400 mAh battery. However, when it comes to the fast charge features, the Edge 40 smartphone from Motorola has a slightly faster 68W wired charging feature as well as a 15W wireless charging support. The Honor 90 smartphone, in addition to the 66W wired fast charge support, also supports 5W reverse wired charging.

So, as mentioned, even if there are instances where the specs of the Honor 90 smartphone are compromised when it is compared to the Motorola Edge 40 device, based on the overall specifications, it offers better specs to its users. This makes the Honor 90 smartphone the best smartphone device in this comparison.

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Xiaomi 13T vs OnePlus 11: Is the Newly Introduced Xiaomi 13T the Best Smartphone? https://www.thetechoutlook.com/reviews/gadgets-reviews/xiaomi-13t-vs-oneplus-11-is-the-newly-introduced-xiaomi-13t-the-best-smartphone/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:22:30 +0000 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/xiaomi-13t-vs-oneplus-11-is-the-newly-introduced-xiaomi-13t-the-best-smartphone Xiaomi 13T vs OnePlus 11

This article will compare one of Xiaomi’s latest smartphone devices with a OnePlus flagship smartphone launched early this year. Let’s compare the Xiaomi 13T smartphone with the OnePlus 11 device, and find the best smartphone device among the two. Xiaomi 13T vs OnePlus 11 General Dimensions 162.2 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm 163.1 x 74.1 […]

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Xiaomi 13T vs OnePlus 11

This article will compare one of Xiaomi’s latest smartphone devices with a OnePlus flagship smartphone launched early this year.

Let’s compare the Xiaomi 13T smartphone with the OnePlus 11 device, and find the best smartphone device among the two.

Xiaomi 13T vs OnePlus 11

General

Dimensions 162.2 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm 163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5 mm
Weight 193 or 197 gm 205 gm

Connectivity

Network Connectivity 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with Dual Band Support Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes, Version 5.4 Yes, Version 5.3

Processor

Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra (4 nm) Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Chipset
Primary Clock Speed 3.1 GHz 3.2 GHz
Operating System Android 13 based MIUI 14 Android 13 based OxygenOS 13 (Globally)

Android 13 based ColorOS 13 (in China)

GPU Mali-G610 MC6 Adreno 740

Storage

Storage Options 8GB/256GB & 12GB/256GB 8GB/128GB, 12GB/256GB, 16GB/ 256GB & 16GB/512GB

Display

Display Type AMOLED Display LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED Display
Screen Size 6.67” 6.7”
Screen Resolution 1220 x 2712 pixels 1440 x 3216 pixels
Refresh Rate 120Hz 120Hz

Camera

Rear Camera 50MP + 50MP + 12MP Triple Camera Setup 50MP + 32MP + 48MP Triple Camera Setup
Front Camera 20MP 16MP

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor
Accelerometer Yes Yes
Proximity Sensor Yes Yes
Gyroscope Yes Yes
Barometer No No
Compass Yes Yes
Color Spectrum Yes Yes

Battery

Battery Backup 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging Features 67W Wired Fast Charging Feature 100W Wired Fast Charging Feature

80W Wired Fast Charging Feature(in US)

Colors

Color Variants Alpine Blue, Meadow Green and Black Titan Black, Eternal Green & Jupiter Rock/Marble Odyssey

Comparing the overall specifications of the two devices, the older OnePlus 11 smartphone is better than the recently launched Xiaomi 13T smartphone.

About the processors, the OnePlus 11 smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and has a primary clock speed of 3.19 GHz. The Xiaomi 13T device, on the other hand, is equipped with the Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset having a primary clock speed of 3.1 GHz. A slightly better performance will be offered on the OnePlus smartphone.

Regarding the displays, the OnePlus 11 smartphone has a better LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED display panel, with a larger screen size of 6.7″ and a higher resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels. The Xiaomi 13T smartphone features a 6.67″ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels. Both devices support the same refresh rate of 120Hz.

Coming to the cameras, the two devices also sport triple camera setups at their rear with the same type of camera lenses. They have the same main camera of 50MP, but the OnePlus device has a better ultrawide lens(48MP), whereas the Xiaomi 13T smartphone comes with a better telephoto camera(50MP). To note, the Xiaomi 13T smartphone has a slightly better 20MP selfie camera when compared to the 16MP front-facing camera offered on the OnePlus device.

Finally, for the batteries, both smartphones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support a wired fast charging feature. However, the OnePlus device supports a faster charging feature of 100W/80W compared to the 67W charging feature offered on the Xiaomi smartphone.

So, as mentioned, the OnePlus 11 smartphone, even if it has a few drawbacks when compared to the latest Xiaomi 13T device, will offer its users better overall specs, and this makes the OnePlus 11 smartphone the best smartphone device in this comparison.

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Realme GT 5 vs OnePlus Ace 2 Pro: Which is the Best Flagship Device? https://www.thetechoutlook.com/reviews/gadgets-reviews/realme-gt-5-vs-oneplus-ace-2-pro-which-is-the-best-flagship-device/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:02:41 +0000 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/realme-gt-5-vs-oneplus-ace-2-pro-which-is-the-best-flagship-device Realme GT 5 vs OnePlus Ace 2 Pro

This article will be comparing two of the flagship devices launched by Chinese smartphone makers – Realme and OnePlus, in their home market in China. Let’s compare the Realme GT 5 and the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro smartphones, and find the best smartphone device among the two. Realme GT 5 vs OnePlus Ace 2 Pro […]

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Realme GT 5 vs OnePlus Ace 2 Pro

This article will be comparing two of the flagship devices launched by Chinese smartphone makers – Realme and OnePlus, in their home market in China.

Let’s compare the Realme GT 5 and the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro smartphones, and find the best smartphone device among the two.

Realme GT 5 vs OnePlus Ace 2 Pro

General

Dimensions 163.1 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm 163.1 x 74.2 x 9 mm
Weight 205 gm 210 gm

Connectivity

Network Connectivity 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 with Triple Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 with Dual Band Support
Bluetooth Yes, Version 5.3 Yes, Version 5.3

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Chipset
Primary Clock Speed 3.2 GHz 3.2 GHz
Operating System Android 13 based Realme UI 4.0 Android 13 based ColorOS 13.1
GPU Adreno 740 Adreno 740

Storage

Storage Options 12GB/256GB & 16GB/512GB 12GB/256GB, 16GB/512GB and 24GB/1TB

Display

Display Type AMOLED Display AMOLED Display
Screen Size 6.74” 6.74”
Screen Resolution 1240 x 2772 pixels 1240 x 2772 pixels
Refresh Rate 144Hz 120Hz

Camera

Rear Camera 50MP + 8MP + 2MP Triple Camera Setup 50MP + 8MP + 2MP Triple Camera Setup
Front Camera 16MP 16MP

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor
Accelerometer Yes Yes
Proximity Sensor Yes Yes
Gyroscope Yes Yes
Barometer No No
Compass Yes Yes
Color Spectrum No Yes

Battery

Battery Backup 5240 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging Features 150W Wired Fast Charging Feature 150W Wired Fast Charging Feature

Colors

Color Variants Flowing Silver and Starry Oasis Aurora Green and Titanium Gray

Comparing the specifications of the two devices, both smartphones have a lot in common and regarding their other uncommon specs, the Realme smartphone has better specs to offer.

The Realme and OnePlus devices are powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with a primary clock speed of 3.2 GHz. Both the devices will offer comparatively the same performance.

For their displays too, the Realme and OnePlus smartphones feature the same 6.74″ AMOLED display panels with the same screen resolution of 1240 x 2772 pixels. However, when we look at the refresh rates, the Realme smartphone supports the fastest refresh rate of 144Hz.

Coming to the cameras, both the devices have the same camera units. At the rear, the devices have triple camera setups with a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, the two also offer a 16MP front-facing camera too.

Regarding the battery backup, the Realme smartphone is backed by a slightly larger 5,240 mAh battery, while the OnePlus device packs a smaller 5,000 mAh battery. The two devices also support a 150W fast charge feature.

So, as mentioned, the Realme GT 5 smartphone is the best smartphone device when it is compared to the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro device. The GT 5 smartphone from Realme has the same processor, display, cameras, and fast charge feature, along with a faster refresh rate and a larger battery backup.

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Vivo V27 vs Motorola Edge 40: A spec comparison https://www.thetechoutlook.com/reviews/gadgets-reviews/vivo-v27-vs-motorola-edge-40-a-spec-comparison/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:43:20 +0000 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/vivo-v27-vs-motorola-edge-40-a-spec-comparison Vivo V27 vs Motorola Edge 40

This article will be comparing two 2023 smartphones launched by smartphone manufacturers – Vivo and Motorola. Let’s compare the Vivo V27 and the Motorola Edge 40 smartphones and find the best smartphone device among the two. Vivo V27 vs Motorola Edge 40 General Dimensions 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm 158.4 x 72 x 7.6 […]

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Vivo V27 vs Motorola Edge 40

This article will be comparing two 2023 smartphones launched by smartphone manufacturers – Vivo and Motorola.

Let’s compare the Vivo V27 and the Motorola Edge 40 smartphones and find the best smartphone device among the two.

Vivo V27 vs Motorola Edge 40

General

Dimensions 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm 158.4 x 72 x 7.6 mm
Weight 180 gm 167 or 171 gm

Connectivity

Network Connectivity 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e with Triple Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes, Version 5.3 Yes, Version 5.2

Processor

Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7200 (4 nm) Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm) Chipset
Primary Clock Speed 2.8 GHz 2.6 GHz
Operating System Android 13 based Funtouch 13 Android 13
GPU Mali-G610 MC4 Mali-G77 MC9

Storage

Storage Option 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB & 12GB/256GB 8GB/128GB & 8GB/256GB

Display

Display Type AMOLED Display P-OLED Display
Screen Size 6.78” 6.55”
Screen Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels 1080 x 2400 pixels
Refresh Rate 120Hz 144Hz

Camera

Rear Camera 50MP + 8MP + 2MP Triple Camera Setup 50MP + 13MP Dual Camera Setup
Front Camera 50MP 32MP

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor
Accelerometer Yes Yes
Proximity Sensor Yes Yes
Gyroscope Yes Yes
Barometer No No
Compass Yes Yes

Battery

Battery Backup 4600 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging Features 66W Wired Fast Charging Feature 68W Wired Fast Charging Feature

15W Wireless Fast Charging Feature

Colors

Color Variant Magic Blue, Noble Black, Emerald Green & Flowing Gold Nebula Green, Lunar Blue, Eclipse Black & Viva Magenta

Both the smartphone devices have comparably similar specifications with only a few drastic differences. So the question is, which smartphone is the best?

Looking at the processors, the Vivo smartphone is equipped with the Dimensity 7200 chipset, whereas the Motorola device has a better performing Dimensity 8020 chipset.

Regarding the displays, Vivo’s V27 smartphone has an AMOLED display and the Edge 40 device from Motorola features a P-OLED display panel. Both the devices have the same screen resolutions(1080 x 2400 pixels), but the Vivo smartphone has the largest display screen(6.78″) and the Motorola device supports a faster refresh rate(144Hz).

Coming to the cameras, a triple camera unit is offered on the Vivo smartphone, while the Motorola device has a dual camera setup. The two devices have the same 50MP primary cameras, but the Motorola device has a better 13MP ultrawide lens. In addition to the primary shooter and the ultrawide camera, there is also a 2MP macro camera on the V27 smartphone.

Finally, about the batteries, the Vivo smartphone has a slightly larger battery backup(4600 mAh). Even if this is the case, the Motorola device supports a little more faster fast charge feature(68W), and also has a 15W wireless charging feature too, which the other device lacks.

So, for the verdict, as mentioned, the specifications of both the smartphone devices appear to be more or less the same but, Motorola’s Edge 40 smartphone stands out a little more on top of the Vivo V27 smartphone when the overall specifications are taken.

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OPPO Reno 8T 5G vs Motorola Edge 40: A Spec Comparison https://www.thetechoutlook.com/reviews/gadgets-reviews/oppo-reno-8t-5g-vs-motorola-edge-40-a-spec-comparison/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:43:04 +0000 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/oppo-reno-8t-5g-vs-motorola-edge-40-a-spec-comparison OPPO Reno 8T 5G vs Motorola Edge 40

This article will be comparing two smartphone devices that were launched in the first and second quarters of this year, respectively. Let’s compare OPPO’s Reno 8T 5G and the Motorola Edge 40 smartphones, and find the best smartphone device among the two. OPPO Reno 8T 5G vs Motorola Edge 40 General Dimensions 162.3 x 74.3 […]

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OPPO Reno 8T 5G vs Motorola Edge 40

This article will be comparing two smartphone devices that were launched in the first and second quarters of this year, respectively.

Let’s compare OPPO’s Reno 8T 5G and the Motorola Edge 40 smartphones, and find the best smartphone device among the two.

OPPO Reno 8T 5G vs Motorola Edge 40

General

Dimensions 162.3 x 74.3 x 7.7 mm 158.4 x 72 x 7.6 mm
Weight 171 gm 167 or 171 gm

Connectivity

Network Connectivity 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Dual Band Support Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e with Triple Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes, Version 5.1 Yes, Version 5.2

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm) Chipset
Primary Clock Speed 2.2 GHz 2.6 GHz
Operating System Android 13 based ColorOS 13 Android 13
GPU Adreno 619 Mali-G77 MC9

Storage

Storage Options 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB

Display

Display Type AMOLED Display P-OLED Display
Screen Size 6.7” 6.55”
Screen Resolution 1080 x 2412 pixels 1080 x 2400 pixels
Refresh Rate 120Hz 144Hz

Camera

Rear Camera 108MP + 2MP + 2MP Triple Camera Setup 50MP + 13MP Dual Camera Setup
Front Camera 32MP 32MP

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor
Accelerometer Yes Yes
Proximity Sensor Yes Yes
Gyroscope Yes Yes
Barometer No No
Compass Yes Yes

Battery

Battery Backup 4800 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging Features 67W Wired Fast Charging Feature

Reverse Wired Charging Feature

68W Wired Fast Charging Feature

15W Wireless Fast Charging Feature

Colors

Color Variants Black Starlight (Midnight Black) and Dawn Gold (Sunrise Gold) Nebula Green, Lunar Blue, Eclipse Black and Viva Magenta

Both smartphones have a lot of differences in terms of some of their specs, making it really difficult to title one of them the best.

Based on the performance, the Motorola Edge 40 smartphone, which is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset, offers a better performance than the Reno 8T 5G smartphone from OPPO powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset.

For the displays, the Reno 8T has a larger 6.7″ AMOLED display, while the Edge 40 features a 6.55″ P-OLED display panel. Even if the two have almost the same screen resolutions, the Motorola smartphone supports a fast refresh rate(144Hz).

Coming to the cameras, the OPPO device sports a 108MP triple camera setup and the Motorola smartphone has a 50MP dual camera unit. The additional cameras of the two are entirely different. The Reno 8T comes with two 2MP(microscope & depth) cameras, whereas the Edge 40 offers a 13MP ultrawide angle camera for its users. To add, both the devices have 32MP front cameras.

Finally, to the battery backups, the Motorola and the OPPO smartphones are backed by 4400 mAh and 4800 mAh batteries, respectively. The two have similar wired fast charge support, but the OPPO device supports a reverse wired charging feature and the Motorola smartphone has a 15W wireless charging support.

So as stated, there are certain places where the specs are drastically different when the two are compared, making the comparison and further titling one of them as the best, almost not possible or very hard.

If we look at the Motorola smartphone, the device has a better processor, supports a faster refresh rate, has 13MP ultrawide lens, and supports a 15W wireless charging feature. On the other hand, the Reno device has a larger display panel, a 108MP main camera, a larger 4800 mAh battery, and a reverse wired charging feature.

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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs OnePlus 11: Does the OnePlus Device Outperform the Motorola Smartphone? https://www.thetechoutlook.com/reviews/gadgets-reviews/motorola-edge-30-ultra-vs-oneplus-11-does-the-oneplus-device-outperform-the-motorola-smartphone/ Sat, 23 Sep 2023 10:26:34 +0000 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/motorola-edge-30-ultra-vs-oneplus-11-does-the-oneplus-device-outperform-the-motorola-smartphone Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs OnePlus 11

This article will be comparing one of Motorola’s 2022 Edge series smartphones, and one of OnePlus’ flagship devices launched this year, in 2023. Let’s compare the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra smartphone and the OnePlus 11 flagship device, and find the best smartphone device among the two. Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs OnePlus 11 General Dimensions […]

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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs OnePlus 11

This article will be comparing one of Motorola’s 2022 Edge series smartphones, and one of OnePlus’ flagship devices launched this year, in 2023.

Let’s compare the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra smartphone and the OnePlus 11 flagship device, and find the best smartphone device among the two.

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs OnePlus 11

General

Dimensions 161.8 x 73.5 x 8.4 mm 163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5 mm
Weight 198.5 gm 205 gm

Connectivity

Network Connectivity 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e with Dual or Triple Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes, Version 5.2 Yes, Version 5.3

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Chipset
Primary Clock Speed 3.19 GHz 3.2 GHz
Operating System Android 12, Planned to be Upgraded to Android 13 Android 13 based OxygenOS 13 (International)

Or

Android 13 based ColorOS 13 (China)

GPU Adreno 730 Adreno 740

Storage

Storage Options 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB 8GB/128GB, 12GB/256GB, 16GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB

Display

Display Type P-OLED Display LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED Display
Screen Size 6.67” 6.7”
Screen Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels 1440 x 3216 pixels
Refresh Rate 144Hz 120Hz

Camera

Rear Camera 200MP + 12MP + 50MP Triple Camera Setup 50MP + 32MP + 48MP Triple Camera Setup
Front Camera 60MP 16MP

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor
Accelerometer Yes Yes
Proximity Sensor Yes Yes
Gyroscope Yes Yes
Barometer No No
Compass Yes Yes
Color Spectrum No Yes

Battery

Battery Backup 4610 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging Features 125W Wired Fast Charging Feature

50W Wireless Fast Charging Feature

10W Reverse Wireless Charging Feature

100W Wired Fast Charging Feature

Or

80W Wired Fast Charging Feature(US)

Colors

Color Variant Interstellar Black and Starlight White Titan Black, Eternal Green and Jupiter Rock/Marble Odyssey

Comparing the two devices, based on the overall specifications, it has turned out that Motorola’s Edge 30 Ultra smartphone launched in 2022 is in some way better than the more recently launched OnePlus 11 smartphone.

Looking at the processors of the two devices, the OnePlus 11 smartphone has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset onboard, and the Edge 30 Ultra device from Motorola is equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Both the smartphones have similar primary clock speeds and will be offering a comparable performance to their users.

Coming to the displays, Motorola’s Edge 30 Ultra smartphone features a 6.67″ P-OLED display, whereas the OnePlus 11 smartphone has an LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED display panel. The display of the OnePlus device has a higher screen resolution(1440 x 3216 pixels), and the Motorola smartphone supports a faster refresh rate(144Hz).

About the cameras, both the devices sport triple camera setups at its rear, with the same type camera lenses. The Motorola smartphone has a better 200MP main camera and a better 50MP ultrawide lens. The OnePlus device, on the other hand, has the best 32MP telephoto camera.

For the front-facing cameras, the Motorola device has a 60MP front camera, while the OnePlus device only has a 16MP selfie camera.

Finally, to the battery backup, the OnePlus device packs a larger battery of 5000 mAh, when compared to the 4610 mAh battery backed within the Motorola smartphone. But, regarding the charging features, the Motorola device has a faster 125W fast charge support, 50W wireless charging support, and a 10W reverse wireless charging support. The OnePlus device only support a 100W/80W fast charge feature.

So, as mentioned, in terms of the overall specifications, the older Motorola Edge 30 Ultra smartphone is to be considered a better smartphone device than the OnePlus 11 flagship device launched early this year.

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Realme Narzo 60 vs OPPO Reno 10 Pro: Which is the Best 2023 Smartphone? https://www.thetechoutlook.com/reviews/gadgets-reviews/realme-narzo-60-vs-oppo-reno-10-pro-which-is-the-best-2023-smartphone/ Sat, 23 Sep 2023 10:19:59 +0000 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/realme-narzo-60-vs-oppo-reno-10-pro-which-is-the-best-2023-smartphone Realme Narzo 60 vs OPPO Reno 10 Pro

This article will be comparing two smartphone devices launched in the month of July 2023, this year, by two of the leading Chinese smartphone makers – Realme and OPPO, respectively. Let’s compare the Realme Narzo 60 and the OPPO Reno 10 Pro smartphones, and find the best smartphone device among the two. Realme Narzo 60 […]

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Realme Narzo 60 vs OPPO Reno 10 Pro

This article will be comparing two smartphone devices launched in the month of July 2023, this year, by two of the leading Chinese smartphone makers – Realme and OPPO, respectively.

Let’s compare the Realme Narzo 60 and the OPPO Reno 10 Pro smartphones, and find the best smartphone device among the two.

Realme Narzo 60 vs OPPO Reno 10 Pro

General

Dimensions 159.8 x 72.9 x 7.9 mm 162.3 x 74.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight 182 gm 185 gm

Connectivity

Network Connectivity 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Dual Band Support Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with Dual Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes Yes, Version 5.2

Processor

Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) Chipset
Primary Clock Speed 2.2 GHz 2.4 GHz
Operating System Android 13 based Realme UI 4.0 Android 13 based ColorOS 13.1
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 642L

Storage

Storage Options 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB 12GB/256GB

Display

Display Type Super AMOLED Display AMOLED Display
Screen Size 6.43” 6.7”
Screen Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels 1080 x 2412 pixels
Refresh Rate 90Hz 120Hz

Camera

Rear Camera 64MP + 2MP Dual Camera Setup 50MP + 32MP + 8MP Triple Camera Setup
Front Camera 16MP 32MP

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor
Accelerometer Yes Yes
Proximity Sensor Yes Yes
Gyroscope Yes Yes
Barometer No No
Compass Yes Yes

Battery

Battery Backup 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging Features 33W Wired Fast Charging Feature 80W Wired Fast Charging Feature

Reverse Wired Charging Feature

Colors

Color Variant Mars Orange and Cosmic Black Silvery Grey and Glossy Purple

Without doubts, we can say that the Reno 10 Pro smartphone from OPPO is the best smartphone device of this comparison when compared to Realme’s Narzo 60 smartphone.

Firstly, OPPO’s Reno 10 Pro smartphone comes equipped with the Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset with a primary clock speed of 2.4 GHz, while the Narzo 60 smartphone from OPPO has the Dimensity 6020 chipset, with its primary cores clocked at 2.2 GHz. Performance-wise, the OPPO Reno 10 Pro is the best.

About the displays, the Narzo 60 device has a Super AMOLED display and the Reno 10 Pro smartphone features an AMOLED display panel. Even if this is the case, OPPO’s Reno 10 Pro has a larger display screen(6.7″), slightly higher screen resolution(1080 x 2412 pixels), and a faster refresh rate(120Hz).

Coming to the cameras, The Reno 10 Pro smartphone sports a 50MP triple camera setup, whereas the Narzo 60 device has a 64MP dual camera setup. Even though Realme’s smartphone has a better main camera, it only has one additional 2MP depth camera. In comparison to this, OPPO’s smartphone features 32MP telephoto and 8MP ultrawide additional cameras.

In the case of the front cameras too, the OPPO Reno 10 Pro device has a better 32MP selfie camera, when compared to the 16MP front-facing camera offered on Realme’s Narzo 60 device.

Regarding the battery backup, the Realme device is backed by a larger 5000 mAh battery, and OPPO’s smartphone packs a 4600 mAh battery. However, the Reno 10 Pro device has the fastest wired fast charge feature(80W) and supports reverse wired charging.

In some cases, the OPPO Reno 10 Pro smartphone does fall back, but not so much. In terms of the overall specifications, the Reno 10 Pro is itself the best smartphone device, when it is compared to the other.

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GOVO GoSurround 200 Review: Here is what i liked and disliked about this 16W soundbar https://www.thetechoutlook.com/reviews/gadgets-reviews/govo-gosurround-200-review-here-is-what-i-liked-and-disliked-about-this-16w-soundbar/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:23:35 +0000 https://www.thetechoutlook.com/govo-gosurround-200-review-here-is-what-i-liked-and-disliked-about-this-16w-soundbar Go Surround 200_thetechoutlook

I’m back with another fascinating review, this time for the recently launched GOVO GoSurround 200 soundbar. Priced at Rs 1,199 (MRP Rs 3,999) in India, it falls into the budget category. As you might have guessed from the headline, I’ll be providing my honest feedback about this soundbar. Packaging Unfortunately, I received the product in […]

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I’m back with another fascinating review, this time for the recently launched GOVO GoSurround 200 soundbar. Priced at Rs 1,199 (MRP Rs 3,999) in India, it falls into the budget category. As you might have guessed from the headline, I’ll be providing my honest feedback about this soundbar.

Packaging

Unfortunately, I received the product in less-than-ideal packaging. The outer packaging was torn, and I was concerned about potential damage to the product. However, this resilient machine arrived fully intact for me to review. Therefore, I can’t fault the company for the packaging; all responsibility lies with the delivery partner. I have attached a few of the picks below just for reference.

Design

Well, coming to its design, it features curved sides and a bold logo on the metal grill at the front. Upon opening the package, you will immediately notice the two speakers with 52mm drivers neatly positioned at the far end of each side on the top. It comes in a black finish and is equipped with four buttons placed in the middle on top of the soundbar: a Play/Pause button, a Multi-Function button, a Volume Down button, and a Volume Up button. The soundbar has dimensions of 375x66x65mm and can be easily accommodated in small spaces. In the back, you will notice the on/off switch, USB Port, Type C port, and Aux cable support. Additionally, you can use your microSD card with this soundbar. There is a small blue light on the top that keeps on flickering if you are not connected to any devices and once it’s connected, the blue light becomes solid and will flicker slowly.

I really liked the build of it, and I tried to damage the top speakers by pressing on them multiple times. They were quite flexible (but I would urge you not to do it :-)).

Features and Functionality

This soundbar comes with a 16W speaker that provides decent sound but don’t expect it to be too loud. Another feature I liked in this soundbar is the lighting on both speakers at the top. You have around six modes that you can switch the lighting between by using the M button. You need to press it gently to change the color format on the top of the speakers. If you press it for a longer time, it will change the source. Another great feature is that if the Bluetooth is not working for some reason, you have an AUX cable that you can use(only if you have an Android phone with a 3.5mm jack), which comes with this soundbar. However, it would be better if it came with a longer AUX cable.

To adjust the volume, you can either use your mobile phone or the + and – buttons on the top of the soundbar. You will need to press and hold the buttons to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. You can skip the song by pressing the + button, and if you want to go back, use the – button.

It comes with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and the company claims a 10m range, which turned out to be true in my testing. However, one thing that might bother you is that if you have connected this soundbar to multiple devices and you disconnect from one and try to connect to another, it may not connect. In order for it to work again with your Bluetooth device, you will have to remove this soundbar from all the devices and then try again.

I faced this problem and then went straight back to the instruction manual, which kind of resolved the issue. But it would be wise if the company could provide a mobile app that could showcase how many devices it is connected to, or a reset button would have been great. However, considering the competitive pricing by GOVO, I can overlook this one.

You also get a power-saving mode with this soundbar, which will turn off the lighting on the speakers.

You can also answer and reject calls as it functions like a Bluetooth earbud. By pressing the play button on the top, you can easily do this, and you will hear an alert that sounds more like the Microsoft Teams alert to me.

Battery

It’s a Bluetooth soundbar and requires charging before you can play any song on it. GOVO has equipped it with a 2,000 mAh battery, making it a compact Bluetooth soundbar. According to the instruction manual, it takes around 3-4 hours to charge completely. One thing I also noticed is that you will see a red light next to the USB Type C area when it is charging. Once it’s fully charged, the small red light next to the USB Type C turns off. After being fully charged, you can get up to around 9-10 hours of playtime.

Sound clarity

Now, the most important part is the sound clarity of this soundbar. I must say, I am quite impressed with the overall sound quality of this soundbar. I tested it with my favorite iPhone and my Samsung 43-inch TV. I played Battlefield V (with my PS5) and hooked up this soundbar to my TV. Even though it is not explicitly endorsed by GOVO as compatible with the gaming experience, the noise was okay. I mean, you can’t compare it to a regular 120W soundbar, but it definitely served its purpose. For testing songs, I played ‘Crash Land – Weapons’ and the sound had more treble with decent bass.

Coming to the call quality, my friend was able to hear my voice quite clearly without any disturbance. However, I did notice some latency since I was in a different room, but it’s not that significant.

Final Verdict

In conclusion, the GOVO GoSurround 200 soundbar offers an impressive blend of affordability, design, and functionality. While there are minor drawbacks such as reconnection issues, these are outweighed by its overall performance. With decent sound quality, versatile connectivity options, and a sleek design, this soundbar presents an excellent option for those seeking a budget-friendly audio solution. For users looking to enhance their audio experience without breaking the bank, the GoSurround 200 is a solid choice.

Pros

  1. Affordable Pricing: Priced at Rs 1,199 (MRP Rs 3,999), the GOVO GoSurround 200 soundbar offers good value for budget-conscious consumers.
  2. Sleek Design: The soundbar’s curved sides and bold logo on the front metal grill add a touch of sophistication. Its compact dimensions make it suitable for small spaces.
  3. User-Friendly Controls: Equipped with four easily accessible buttons for Play/Pause, Multi-Function, Volume Down, and Volume Up, it provides convenient control options.
  4. Versatile Connectivity: The soundbar supports various connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.3, USB, Type C port, Aux cable, and microSD card compatibility, enhancing its versatility.
  5. Customizable Lighting: The ability to switch between six lighting modes on the speakers adds a fun and personalized touch to the soundbar.
  6. Decent Sound Quality: The 16W speaker delivers satisfactory sound quality, suitable for everyday use. While not as powerful as higher-wattage soundbars, it performs admirably for its size.
  7. Long Battery Life: With a 2,000 mAh battery, the soundbar offers up to 9-10 hours of playtime on a full charge, providing extended usage without frequent recharging.

Cons

  1. Limited Bluetooth Reconnection: Connecting to multiple devices may require removing the soundbar from all devices before reconnection, which may be slightly inconvenient for users.
  2. Latency in Different Rooms: Users may experience a slight latency (If on a call) when the soundbar is placed in a different room, although it is not overly significant.

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