Plaud Note Pro Review
A review of the Plaud Note Pro, Plaud's flagship AI note-taker and successor to the original Plaud Note, retailing at S$259. It is my first dedicated AI recording device, and I was curious if it would fit my lifestyle.
Sponsored and seeded products I was sent to review, disclosed as such, mostly chargers, cases, and other accessories.
A review of the Plaud Note Pro, Plaud's flagship AI note-taker and successor to the original Plaud Note, retailing at S$259. It is my first dedicated AI recording device, and I was curious if it would fit my lifestyle.
For my iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and AirPods Pro setup, I compared the Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 against the Ugreen MagFlow 3-in-1, both supporting Qi2.2 25W charging with Apple Watch certification.
The Belkin UltraCharge 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger is my first UltraCharge product from Belkin. Designed for travellers, it charges iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously in a compact, foldable form factor ideal for travel.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K with Apple Watch Charger is Belkin's latest portable charger designed for Apple users, retailing at S$179. It supports fast charging for Apple Watch and is available at major electronics retailers.
The Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K is Belkin's newest slim power bank for iPhone, retailing at S$65 in Singapore. A compact option for users who need portable wireless charging without the added bulk.
The Kuxiu X40 Turbo Wireless Charging Station caught my eye on social media for being the only orange wireless charger I had seen, perfectly matching my iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange. Received as a housewarming gift.
The Benks Mist Case is part of Benks' more affordable Essential series, made of TPU rather than Kevlar. Available in Orange, Blue, and Black, I picked Orange to match my iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange.
The Benks ArmorGrid ArmorPro is the latest Kevlar-woven case in the ArmorPro series, with a jiaoluo pattern and MagSafe support. Available in Terra Orange and Azure Blue, though I wished the orange were less red and brown.
Asus collaborated with Counter-Strike pro ZywOo on this special edition of the ROG Falchion Ace HFX, a 65% Hall Effect keyboard with pre-lubed magnetic switches. It retails for S$319, a S$40 premium over the standard model.
Released in July 2025, the Asus ROG Keris II Origin sits S$10 above the Keris II Ace at S$199. Despite the higher price, it is not a successor but a different mouse, each with its own pros and cons.
To pair with my new Radeon RX 9070 XT, I upgraded to the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM: a 32-inch, flat, glossy 240Hz OLED. Its near-instant response time makes OLED the undisputed champion for gaming.
With my larger PC and bigger Edifier MR5 speakers crowding my standing desk, I added the Ulti Ergo Clamp-On Speaker Stand to free up space. Matching my Ulti desk and arms, it retails for around S$41 on Shopee.
Tired of heaving my loaded ULTIDESK standing desk to install new gear, I fitted the Ulti Glide Heavy-Duty Caster Wheels (M8). Designed for Ulti standing desks, they retail for S$26.60 on Shopee and make the desk easy to move.
AirGradient is a Chiang Mai company making fully open-source air quality monitors. Its One Indoor Monitor (I-9PSL) is sold as a self-assembled kit or fully assembled, offering an affordable, hackable way to track indoor air.
The Benks ArmorGrid ArmorAir Grand Combo bundles three accessories for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in Azure Blue, the inverse of Cosmic Orange. It retails around S$86 on Lazada, with code lesterchan15 for 15% off direct.
The Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 is part of Ugreen's new MagFlow series supporting Qi2.2 at up to 25W. Retailing for S$76.99, its compact 6.1cm footprint is travel-friendly, with the 228g weight counterbalancing heavier iPhones.
The Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Wireless Power Bank is billed as the world's first Qi2.2-certified power bank, delivering up to 25W wireless charging versus 15W on Qi2.0. It is part of Ugreen's new MagFlow range of Qi2 chargers.
Benks sent me the ArmorPro Prestige, the higher-end model in their ArmorPro line: a TPU case with a rugged Kevlar exterior and MagSafe support. It retails for S$79 with a free screen protector, or use code lesterchan15 direct.
Benks sent over the GlassWarrior Sapphire Screen Protector for my iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead of launch. Retailing for S$36, it was far easier to apply this time thanks to experience with the iPhone 16 Pro Max version.
The Apex+ EVO G27 is a 27-inch QHD monitor from Ulti's gaming brand, a value alternative to the heavily marketed Prism+. Like its rival, Apex+ doesn't manufacture its own panels, instead working with OEM factories in China.
The Synology BeeStation Plus 8TB is a consumer-friendly NAS aimed at first-timers, a simple alternative to iCloud, Google Photos, and Drive. It ships with a preinstalled drive and preconfigured settings for an out-of-the-box experience.
Dasher sent me the Mova P50 Ultra robot vacuum, from the same group as Dreame. It comes in two variants: the P50 Ultra at S$699 and the Pro Ultra at S$999, the latter adding a liftable roller brush and auto-detergent.