Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad
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.
Sponsored and seeded products I was sent to review, disclosed as such, mostly chargers, cases, and other accessories.
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.
Happy with my Google Nest Cams but wanting to drop Homebridge in my new house, I looked at integrating cameras natively into HomeKit. The Aqara Camera Hub G3 is my test of a direct smart-home setup.
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is the flagship, retailing for S$1,769.90 in black or white. The robot offers 6,000Pa suction, dual roller brushes, and VibraRise 2.0 mopping, with the Pro Ultra adding an all-in-one dock.
The Ugreen Nexode 65W Charger is the younger sibling of the 4-Port 100W Wall Charger, retailing for S$50.39. It has three ports, two USB-C and one USB-A, with a combined 65W output, cheaper on sale days.
The Ugreen DigiNest Cube is the younger sibling of the DigiNest Pro, another 7-in-1 power strip. It keeps the three AC ports but swaps to two USB-C and two USB-A, with USB output reduced to 65W.
The much-awaited Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 launched in Singapore on 20th April 2023 for S$159. Unlike PIR motion sensors, its 60GHz mmWave radar detects actual presence, sensing multiple people and even someone sitting perfectly still.
Most igloohome locks are Bluetooth-only, needing your phone in range. The igloohome Bridge, at S$110, links your phone to the lock over Wi-Fi for remote control, though only certain, non-dated lock models are compatible.
The igloohome Smart PadLock 2 succeeds the original, with changes mostly on the hardware. It swaps the 9V battery for a USB-C rechargeable lithium one and upgrades to IPX7 waterproofing, making it outdoor-ready.
The Arlo Go 2 launched in Singapore in February 2023 at S$399, succeeding the Arlo Go. Key upgrades include 1080p resolution, colour night vision, and added Wi-Fi alongside 4G LTE, at nearly half the original price.
The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 reached Singapore at S$209.90. It offers a 162-degree 1080p view with infrared night vision, runs on six AA batteries or a wired adapter, and supports up to a 512GB microSD.
The Charby Orbit Powerbank is a 5,000mAh pack at S$53.99 that charges three devices at once, with a kickstand and flashlight. It is MagSafe-compatible for up to 10W; my readers get 15% off with code LESTERCHAN.
Looking for a MagSafe phone stand that didn't need a separate Apple charger, I found the Charby Orbit Stand at S$22.94. Shipping is steep, so it's worth bundling another item like the Orbit Power Bank.
The Ugreen 65W Travel Charger retails for S$59.99, dropping to S$41.99 on 11/11, and appears to be Ugreen's first. It includes a carrying pouch, though it can't plug in directly without one of its interchangeable adapters.
The Benks Infinity Pro Magnetic iPad Stand comes in three sizes, from S$121.99 for the Air and Pro 11-inch to S$135.99 for the 12.9-inch. The solid aluminium build weighs 860g yet folds nearly flat.
The Dreame H12 Pro is a 3-in-1 wet and dry vacuum, adding self-cleaning over the standard H12. Launching 11th November 2022 at S$729, early-bird pricing dropped it to S$649, or S$614 with the code DREALESTE.
The Ugreen Height Adjustable Aluminium Mobile Phone Holder retails for S$24.29, dropping to S$17.99 on sale. A fixed-height variant is also available for less. Both are foldable, with a solid aluminium-alloy build that feels premium.
Knocki turns any surface into a remote control: tap or knock on it and the device translates that into actions. It raised over US$1.1 million on Kickstarter in 2016 but, after delays, only shipped in April 2019.
The Ugreen HDMI 2.1 Switch takes two inputs and outputs one, retailing standalone for S$29.99 without cables. It supports HDMI 2.1 resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 144Hz, in a solid aluminium-alloy shell.
The QNAP TS-464 is the latest 4-bay NAS and successor to the TS-453D. The TS-464-4G, with 4GB of RAM, retails for S$929 and runs on a quad-core Intel Celeron processor, shipping with cables and mounting screws.