Sponsored and seeded products I was sent to review, disclosed as such, mostly chargers, cases, and other accessories.
The Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova are gaming earbuds retailing for S$349. They offer dual Bluetooth 5.3 and low-latency 2.4 GHz connectivity, 10mm drivers, bone-conduction mics, and adaptive active noise cancellation.
Verbatim Tough Max cables wrap a pure copper core in DuPont Kevlar Aramid fibre and a double-layered nylon braid for exceptional durability. The 21AWG core enables faster charging and stable data, reinforcing the weak connector joint.
The Verbatim 4-Port 100W PD Travel Charger packs three USB-C PD ports and one USB-A QC port, with four interchangeable plugs and a carrying pouch. Weighing 227g, it retails for S$114 on Shopee and Lazada.
The Aqara Smart Wall Switch Z1 Pro is Aqara's latest after the H1 and D1, starting at S$77. It comes in 1- to 4-gang, though the 4-gang's fourth button is actually a wireless switch.
Apex+ is the gaming brand from Ulti, known for monitor arms. Its first products are two wireless gaming mice, the Xtreme and the Evolution, which differ in material, with the Xtreme using magnesium alloy.
To mark its 41st anniversary, Belkin partnered with Disney on five themed accessory collections, from Disney100 Prism and Music to characters like Lotso from Toy Story. A look at these limited-edition designs.
After moving in and hosting housewarming guests, I wanted a neat way to share my Wi-Fi instead of reading out the password. Inspired by a friend's, I made a 3D-printed Wi-Fi QR code in three variants.
The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 features custom 50mm drivers and Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound supporting codecs from aptX Adaptive to LDAC. You can listen via Bluetooth, 2.5mm cable, or USB-C.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 140W 4-Port GaN Wall Charger has three USB-C ports and one USB-A, topping out at 140W, enough for a 16-inch MacBook Pro. It comes in white and retails for S$199.
The Belkin BoostCharge USB-C to USB-C Cable delivers up to 240W via USB PD 3.1's Extended Power Range. The thicker braided cable comes in black and white, in 1m and 2m lengths.
The Roborock Dyad Air is the mid-range model in Roborock's Dyad wet-and-dry vacuum series, retailing for S$499.90. At S$200 less than the Dyad Pro, it drops to a single roller and loses the automatic cleaning-solution dispenser.
The Aqara Camera E1 is Aqara's latest security camera at S$99, essentially a stripped-down Camera Hub G3 costing about S$100 less. It drops the built-in Zigbee hub but still supports HomeKit Secure Video, with improved Wi-Fi.
The Aqara Wireless Remote Switch H1 is a battery-powered, 2-gang wireless Zigbee switch, essentially the wireless version of the Smart Wall Switch H1 EU. Compatible with Apple HomeKit, it retails for S$39.90 at Souky's stores.
The Ulti Flex Single Monitor Arm retails for S$79.90, with a dual version at S$119.90. It offers tilt, swivel, and rotation, supports up to 9kg for 17 to 32-inch monitors, fitting standard VESA mounts.
The Aqara Wireless Mini Switch is a no-frills button offering single, double, and long-press triggers. Powered by a CR2032 with a claimed two-year life, I bought it from Souky's Shopee store for S$27.90.
The Mikit MT80 is an 80% white mechanical keyboard at S$180, bundling Mac keycaps and swappable logo accents. Its translucent shell shows off RGB lighting, and a 4,000mAh battery lasts up to 50 days over Bluetooth.
A longtime Ariston user, I chose the Slim2 Lux-D Wi-Fi, a 'smart' water storage heater unlike the dumb Andris Lux I had to wire up myself. It launched in Singapore in April 2023.
Thanks to Souky, I was among the first in Singapore to install the Aqara D200i Smart Door Lock, the global version of the China-only D200. It adds remote unlocking and Southeast Asia support, retailing for S$999.
Launched August 2023, the Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad is the smaller sibling of the 3-in-1. It charges an iPhone at 15W plus a Qi device at 5W, in black or white for S$139.
Now recalled by Belkin, this BoostCharge Pro power bank was the first to fast-charge an Apple Watch via a built-in charger, supported from Series 7. Available only in black, it retailed for S$159.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Dual USB-C GaN Wall Charger is a compact two-port 65W charger in white, retailing for S$80 but often under S$70 on sale. At 111g it is even smaller than the Ugreen Nexode 65W.
Dreame splits its cordless vacuums into confusing V, R, and T series. The R20 seems to blend the best of the V12 Pro and T30 flagships, and like the T series it features a removable battery.