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There are a lot of great gaming notebooks out there in the market but one of my favorite ones out there is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 because the gaming notebook is a balance of everything that we need. It doesn’t have a bulky profile, it’s a powerful one, and the price of the notebook feels just right.
Simple and solid design
One of the strengths of this notebook is the design and build quality the one that we got comes with Moonlight White color we do love the AniMe Matrix Display at the lid of the notebook. There’s the magnesium-aluminum lid on the notebook and it does feel premium and it does feel solid.
The simplicity and less complicated design on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 makes it a really attractive notebook and actually, the norm on gaming notebooks is that they’re less edgy and complicated and they’re more simple yet functional.
Well, the unit that we got comes with AniMe Matrix display at the back and we do love the lights that we’re getting in here and it’s customizable so we can write anything that we want at the lid of the notebook. The software for the AniMe Matrix is really excellent even for a first generation notebook with this feature.
For the ports, thankfully ASUS didn’t compromised on this one as we got here all the ports that we need including an HDMI port, 2x USB-C ports, 2x USB-A ports, and a 3.5mm jack and if you’re curious about Thunderbolt 3, well, it isn’t here because Thunderbolt ports are made for Intel devices so no, there’s no way to use an eGPU on this one.
A fine and comfortable keyboard
Another advantage of owning the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is the keyboard. We got here a fine keyboard with an LED-backlit keys. Unfortunately for RGB fans, there’s no RGB on this one but hey, it does look awesome despite not having that as the combination of the AniMe Matrix lid and also the white-lid does look fine.
With regards to typing, the key travel on this one was just fine and of course, the keyboard layout of this one was good. Typing on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a breeze and I actually love typing on this one. For gamers, you might want to use an external keyboard for this one as we don’t have here a numpad.
The touchpad of the notebook isn’t that big nor small. It’s just the right size for most people who are gonna use the notebook for work or for school but if you’re planning on using the notebook for gaming, well, better use the included mouse on this one.
Display for gaming and productivity
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 features a 14-inch display and the bezels at the top and the sides of the notebook is thin which is why the notebook might be a dealbreaker for those who are working at home but don’t worry, the ROG Eye would be a better webcam pair for this notebook. But hey, this is ROG so do expect to use this more for gaming rather than for school or work right?
When it comes to the display, the 14” panel comes with 120Hz refresh rate with AMD Freesync as expected and of course, this one comes with 100% sRGB coverage which is a plus for most content creators as you can have a better colors on this one. Honestly, gaming on the notebook’s display was fine and since we’re getting here a 120hz refresh rate, playing games on the 14” display wasn’t really that bad. Viewing angles on this one is pretty good too so the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 would be a good pair for gaming at home.
Powerful notebook
One of the most interesting aspect of the notebook is their usage of the AMD Ryzen processor inside along with the Nvidia RTX GPU inside specifically the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q inside. The notebook also comes with 16GB of RAM and also a 1TB M.2 NVMe PCI-E SSD and boy, we do love the power that we’re getting.
Well, we better get down to the benchmarks immediately, we’re getting here a really good score on both the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS processor as proven below:
timespy
cinebench2
geekbench
Surprisingly, the benchmarks we ran on the notebook has exceeded my expectations and if you’re planning on using this one for video editing and also for photo editing, you would definitely love the power inside this one.
As for gaming, this one wouldn’t disappoint as the RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU and also the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS was really good. In our benchmarks for these games, we tried games with ray-tracing to test out its power and boy, we love it.
For Horizon Zero Dawn, the notebook didn’t had problems running this at the ultimate quality and it didn’t break a sweat running it at 58fps along with the Shadow of the tomb raider at 74 fps without ray-tracing.
However in Watchdogs 2, we noticed that the game ran pretty well without the ray-tracing but once we maximize the settings with ray-tracing on, the average FPS in the game dropped from 81 to 33. So if you’re planning on playing the latest games with ray-tracing, you might want to set it at medium ray-tracing for this one.
We also notice that the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 does get a little bit hot for comfort in my usage. For basic usage and also for light tasks, the notebook won’t heat up and the fans weren’t that loud but once you hit gaming on this one, you would definitely feel how hot this thing is and also you can hear the fans kicking in. But hey, at least we’re getting a pretty good performance for its size ;).
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a great notebook. It’s a must have when you’re looking for a notebook that can fit your gaming needs and also your WFH or school needs. It does have a balance of beauty and power thanks to the magnesium-aluminum build and also the AniMe Matrix along with the AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU inside.
The best part about this one is that despite being powerful, we still got here a decent and a body that is meant to be portable. It doesn’t have the perfect temperatures but the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 definitely ticked the needs of most gamers who needs a notebook that they can also use for work.
It’s an awesome notebook with a cool AniMe Matrix LED, a powerful CPU and GPU, and of course, a portable design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 isn’t that cheap but you’ll definitely get a lot of power and features for this one.
Samsung has revealed a new color variant of the Galaxy Tab S7+. To make this announcement more exciting, the brand also revealed a special promo for the Galaxy Tab S7 series.
Beginning March 8, the Galaxy Tab S7+ will be offered in its new color variant, Mystic Navy.
However, the device will be available exclusively online via Samsung.com for the price of Php63,990. Those who will get it will also receive a FREE Galaxy Buds Live in Mystic Blue worth Php7,990 and 12 months of FREE Samsung Care+ worth Php5,999.
Meanwhile, Samsung is now offering a special promo for the other members of the Galaxy Tab S7 series.
Customers who will buy the Galaxy Tab S7+ will get a Php5,000 discount, while the Galaxy Tab S7 is offered with a Php3,000 discount.
The promo is available through Samsung Authorized Stores nationwide and online partners and is running until March 31.
Interested? You can visit Samsung.com/ph to know more details about the latest offers on the Galaxy Tab S7 series.
Xiaomi has officially launched Redmi’s newest smartphone line, consisting of the Redmi Note 10, Note 10 S, Note 10 Pro, and Note 10 5G.
Redmi Note 10
The regular variant isn’t your ordinary base model as it sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ DotDisplay, Snapdragon 678 octa-core processor, up to 6GB RAM, up to 128GB storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
Fans can expect that it can deliver great photos, too, thanks to its quad-rear camera system, consisting of a 48MP main lens, 8MP ultra-wide shooter, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.
For selfies, it is mounted with a 13MP front camera.
Redmi Note 10 Specs:
6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay
Dimensions: 160.46mm x 74.55mm x 8.29mm
Weight: 178.8g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 octa-core processor
4GB/6GB RAM
64GB/128GB internal storage
48MP main + 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor
13MP front camera
Dual speakers
3.5mm headphone jack
Hi-Res Audio certification
Arc side fingerprint sensor
Dual SIM, IR Blaster
5,000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging
Colors: Onyx Gray, Pebble White, Lake Green
Redmi Note 10S
Moving on, the Note 10S packs slightly improved features than the regular model.
Under the hood, it is powered by an Helio G95 chipset and can be loaded with up to 8GB RAM.
It has a better 64MP main camera, as well.
Redmi Note 10S Specs:
6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay
Dimensions: 160.46mm x 74.55mm x 8.29mm
Weight: 178.8g
MediaTek Helio G95 octa-core processor
6GB/8GB RAM
64GB/128GB internal storage
64MP main + 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor
13MP front camera
Dual speakers
3.5mm headphone jack
Hi-Res Audio certification
Arc side fingerprint sensor
Dual SIM, IR Blaster, NFC
5,000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging
Colors: Onyx Gray, Pebble White, Ocean Blue
Redmi Note 10 5G
Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 10 5G comes with a larger 6.5-inch screen with an impressive 90Hz FHD+ AdapativeSync display.
Inside, it has a MediaTek 700 5G processor, up to 6GB RAM, up to 128GB storage, and a 5,000mAh juice that supports 18W wired fast charging.
However, its camera section has been downgraded to only 48MP triple rear shooters and an 8MP selfie snapper.
Redmi Note 10 5G Specs:
6.5-inch AdaptiveSync DotDisplay, 95Hz
Dimensions: 161.81mm x 75.34mm x 8.92mm
Weight: 190g
MediaTek Dimensity 700 octa-core processor
4GB/6GB RAM
64GB/128GB internal storage
48MP main + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor
8MP front camera
Dual speakers
3.5mm headphone jack
Hi-Res Audio certification
5G Dual SIM, IR Blaster, NFC
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
5,000mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging
Colors: Chrome Silver, Graphite Gray, Nighttime Blue, Aurora Green
Redmi Note 10 Pro
Last but not the least, the Redmi Note 10 Pro, which is the most powerful member of the series.
It comes with the largest display, 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 732G processor, up to 8GB RAM, and a huge 5,020mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
Photography enthusiasts will also love its 108MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 5MP telemacro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor.
It has a 16MP in-display selfie camera, too.
Redmi Note 10 Pro Specs:
6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, 120Hz
Dimensions: 164mm x 76.5mm x 8.1mm
Weight: 193g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732 octa-core processor
6GB/8GB RAM
64GB/128GB internal storage
108MP main + 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 5MP telemacro camera + 2MP depth sensor
16MP front camera
Dual speakers
3.5mm headphone jack
Hi-Res Audio certification
Arc side fingerprint sensor
Dual SIM, IR Blaster, NFC
5,020mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging
Colors: Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue, Gradient Bronze
Here’s the US pricing of the Redmi Note 10 series (direct conversion to Php, no taxes and duties yet):
realme fans is in for another treat, as one of the brand’s hot-selling smartphones got a new price markdown—the realme 7.
Following the recent price drop of the realme 7 Pro, the mobile brand has once again proved its commitment to making Smart Lifestyle more affordable and accessible through the realme 7’s latest price cut.
With this, Filipino fans can now experience impressive mobile features for a lower price tag.
In case you missed it, the realme 7 is packed with vital specs that can support a pro-like gaming experience. For instance, it sports a 6.5-inch screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, Helio G95 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a whopping 5,000mAh battery.
Amazing, isn’t it?
Meanwhile, its camera department is loaded with a 64MP main lens, 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP B&W sensor, allowing users to level up their mobile photography.
For selfies, it is geared with a 16MP in-display front camera that can enhance facial features.
realme 7 Specs
6.5-inch IPS Display, 90Hz refresh rate
Mediatek Helio G95 Processor
8GB RAM
128GB Internal Storage expandable via microSD
64MP Sony IMX682 Main Camera + 8MP ultra wide-angle + 2MP macro + 2MP B&W Sensor
16MP In-display Selfie Camera
Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, WiFi
LTE, Dual SIM
USB-C
30W Dart Chargerealme UI based on Android 10
5000mAh battery
You can now get the realme 7 for only Php11,990. It is available via Lazada, Shopee, and through official realme dealers and stores nationwide.
Sounds like a deal?
Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
XTREME Appliances has just outed one of the hottest and most in-demand appliance in the market right now and it’s an Air Fryer. Their 3.5L XTREME Home Air Fryer can air-fry, bake, broil, and even de-hydrate. It also features a digital touchscreen display which other air-fryers doesn’t have.
The 3.5L XTREME Home Air Fryer comes with functional timer that can last up to 1 hour and 30 minutes with an automatic shut-off and temperature up to 200 degree celsius. Since it has a 3.5L, this would be enough to cook for your family and friends. It also comes with non-stick coating barrel so burned food won’t stick easily to the barrel.
The 3.5L XTREME Home Air Fryer also comes with rapid air heat system so you can cook the food evenly and create the crispiness and flavor that you want for your food.
The XTREME Home Air Fryer is now available for Php2,995. You can check it out at their website, Lazada, and Shopee
If music keeps you going each day, you will surely love the new wireless earphones that arrived in the Philippines — the Tranya M10 wireless earbuds.
Tranya’s latest offering flaunts a compact yet stylish design, making sure that it can match any lifestyle. It is rated IPX5 waterproof, as well, allowing users to enjoy the device even when they are using it outdoors.
Another impressive feature of the Tranya M10 is its quad-microphone system that isolates background noises to ensure that you can confidently use it for answering and making calls.
What’s more, it offers a powerful bass-boosted sound and a long battery life that can last up to 10 hours of non-stop music playback, or up to 80 hours of playtime through its charging case.
It also provides users with a secure and comfortable design that ensures long-lasting comfort while using it.
Tranya M10 Key Specs:
Qualcomm Chipset with APTX and Bluetooth 5.0
Big-bore 14.2mm Graphene Driver
Dual EQ Setting
Quad-microphone system with cVc 8.0 Noise Cancellation
Up to 80-Hour Playtime
Supports Wireless Charging
Sync & Mono Mode
Price: Php3,490
The Tranya M10 is now available in the Philippines through Digital Walker and Beyond the Box. You can also get it at HomeOffice.ph, Lazada, and Shopee for a more convenient shopping experience.
With an original price tag of Php3,490, Filipino music enthusiasts are given a chance to buy the Tranya M10 for only Php2,990.
Another top-of-the-line audio brand has become accessible for Filipino music enthusiasts, as Digital Walker announced the availability of Lypertek’s newest products—the LEVI and TEVI true wireless earphones.
In case you didn’t know, Lypertek is a new innovative brand that produces HiFi earphones and TWS earbuds. Moreover, it has been making a buzz in the industry and establishing its name as a known manufacturer of audio products, which can provide users with excellent sound performance.
With the official release of the LEVI and TEVI true wireless earphones in the local market, Filipino fans want to experience what it has to offer, such as its immersive and powerful sound.
LEVI True Wireless Earbuds
IPX5 waterproof
Ambient sound mode
Quick and easy pairing
8 hours of playback on a single charge
Extra 40 hours with charging case
Wireless charging compatible
Physical buttons for control functions
Colors: Black, White
Price: Php3,390
TEVI True Wireless Earbuds
IPX7 waterproof
High-performance graphene driver
32-bit Tri-Core Processor & Kalimba DSP
Supports aptX and AAC codecs
Powered by Qualcomm’s high-end Bluetooth audio Soc
10 hours of playback time on a single charge
70 hours total operating hours with the charging case
Master-slave switching technology
Physical buttons for control functions
Colors: Black, Ivory
Price: Php4,590
Both Lypertek LEVI and TEVI true wireless earphones are now available at Digital Walker. You can also get them online through HomeOffice.ph and Lazada.
Interested? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Sony has officially launched the new SRS-RA3000—the brand’s latest addition to its wide range of premium wireless speakers.
The brand is known for introducing top-notch products that offer great sound quality.
However, Sony is taking its product to the next level, as the SRS-RA3000 features something you won’t find in other devices easily: an ambient room-filling sound with immersive audio enhancement and 360 reality audio.
Through these seamless features, the device can surely level up your music experience.
Here are the highlights of the new SRS-RA3000:
Ambient room-filling sound
Do you want to create a calm, relaxing atmosphere within your room?
You can now with Sony’s latest premium wireless speaker.
Packed with spatial sound technologies, the device can spread sound both horizontally and vertically, traversing from wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling.
Immersive Audio Enhancement
The SRS-RA3000 offers Immersive Audio Enhancement (IAE), allowing the device to transform two-channel stereo tracks into ambient room-filling sound. So, wherever you are in your home, this speaker can make sure that you can enjoy the music.
360 Reality Audio
Its unique ambient room-filling feature won’t be possible without the help of Sony’s 360 Reality Audio. Through this technology, the speaker can determine the location data and allocate the sound to the speaker’s structure effectively.
Wondering if there are streaming services that can support this feature?
Various streaming services support 360 Reality Audio, allowing users to enjoy listening to almost 4,000 songs from well-known artists, such as Alicia Keys, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion, Noah Cyrus, Zara Larsson, and more.
Sound calibration
To make sure that its innovative features won’t compromise the quality of its sound, Sony geared the SRS-RA3000 speaker with a smart sound calibration capability, allowing it to provide an effortless auto adjustment that takes place in the background while you enjoy your current track.
The device will also recalibrate its sound every time users move it to another location, making sure that it offers optimum audio performance.
Auto Volume
The device can also analyze if the song currently playing is too loud or too quiet. Then, it will automatically adjust its volume to deliver a consistent music experience.
The Sony SRS-RA3000 supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. It is also compatible with Spotify Connect and Chromecast built-in, while you can also connect it with your TV through a wireless connection.
Meanwhile, Sony announced that it will be bringing the SRS-RA3000 speaker to the Philippines soon.
There are a lot of popular smartphones in the market right now and some of the best ones are the Huawei Y7a, vivo Y20i and the Samsung Galaxy A12 and if you’re looking for a smartphone at the price range of these smartphones then you might want to check out our three-way comparison of these three smartphones.
First, let’s talk about the strength of these smartphones. There’s the Huawei Y7a that comes with a lot of interesting features including a 48MP AI Quad Camera that performs pretty well and ahead of the competitors. Despite being affordable, it still manages to have a large 6.67-inch Full HD+ display, still a decent Kirin 710A processor, and a 22.5W Fast Charging. In our long-term usage of the smartphone, we definitely enjoyed the hardware that we got in this smartphone.
Then there’s the vivo Y20i. The smartphone does have a stylish look and it’s a decent daily driver as this one comes with a triple rear camera and also a 6.5-inch display and also a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor. It might now have the best specifications among the three but it’s a decent one.
Lastly there’s the Samsung Galaxy A12 that comes with a 48MP quad-camera setup, a large battery and a 6.5-inch display. The hardware inside this smartphone is decent enough for a daily driver and the aesthetics of this one is unique with different colors available.
Now, let’s compare the three. As for the build quality, both the vivo Y20i and the Huawei Y7a features a more premium glossy look compared to the textured back of the Samsung Galaxy A12. But among the three, the Huawei Y7a features the best ergonomics despite having a larger display thanks to the perfect curves of the smartphone.
All of them pack a large display with the vivo Y20i and the Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display while the Huawei Y7a features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display. Not only that the Huawei Y7a has a better, larger, and a sharper display, the Huawei Y7a also features a punch-hole camera instead of a notch that can be found on the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the vivo Y20i.
For the fingerprint scanner, all of the smartphones feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and for the ports, only the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Huawei Y7a feature a USB-C port while the vivo Y20i features a micro USB port. But when it comes to charging, the Samsung Galaxy A12 only comes with 15W Fast Charging while the vivo Y20i comes with a faster 18W fast charging but then best of them all is the Huawei Y7a with a 22.5W Huawei Super Charge. As for the battery, all of these smartphones comes with 5000mAh battery.
These smartphones are running on different processors with the Huawei Y7a running on Kirin 710A while the vivo Y20i featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 inside and the Samsung Galaxy A12 running on Helio P35 processor and in our benchmark, we saw that the Kirin 710A has a big advantage over the two processors.
The Samsung Galaxy A12 and also the Huawei Y7a comes with a larger 4GB+128GB setup while the vivo Y20i comes with a smaller 4GB+64GB setup. This means that both Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Huawei Y7a can handle more games and applications without asking for an external storage.
The vivo Y20i features a triple lens rear camera with a 13MP main camera along with 2MP macro and 2MP depth camera while the Samsung Galaxy A12 features a 48MP main camera, 5MP uiltrawide camera, 2MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor and for the Huawei Y7a, there’s the 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, 2MP depth lens, and a 2MP macro lens. Basically, the Huawei Y7a got an advantage as not only it has a quad-camera setup but also a better 8MP ultra-wide angle lens.
All in all, the Huawei Y7a does have a big advantage compared to the two smartphones. Not only that it has an advantage when it comes to the looks but the hardware inside the Huawei Y7a is superior. We got here a better and larger display, a faster processor, and also a better camera. If you’re curious about the apps, you can download applications on the Huawei Y7a using the Huawei AppGallery and also the Petal Search Widget. Some of the games that we downloaded are Free Fire, Mobile Legends and more.
And since we’re talking about the Huawei, they’re currently building up their ecosystem with its seamless AI life by producing several products with its 1+8+N strategy. What is it? It’s having a 1 smartphone as your main entry and 8 other AIoT products such as laptops, tablets, wearables, audio products, and many more and N being the scenarios.
This is the reason why we’re seeing more products from Huawei including the Watch GT 2 Pro that can be paired with their smartphones and also the Huawei Matebooks that has a seamless ecosystem to Huawei smartphones. With this strategy from Huawei, we can have a better workflow as you can easier transfer of files with Huawei Share and better handling of notifications on the Watch and of course, you can control other smart devices too.
If you’re interested with the Huawei Y7a, you can actually purchase one with a promo price under the Huawei “Light up the moments” promotional deals in where you can get the Huawei Y7a for Php7,499 which is down from Php8,999 and it comes with a free umbrella worth Php499.
