Sponsored and seeded products I was sent to review, disclosed as such, mostly chargers, cases, and other accessories.
The Synology DS920+ is the flagship 4-bay NAS in the 2020 Plus series, alongside the DS420+, DS720+, and DS220+. Powered by an Intel J4125 with 4GB RAM, this post walks through migrating from an existing DiskStation.
Synology's DDR4 RAM has long targeted businesses, but the consumer DS20 Plus series finally makes it relevant. Having bought Synology DDR3 for my DS918+, I picked up DDR4 to expand my new DS920+ beyond its 4GB.
The Synology DS220j is an entry-level NAS for newcomers. Ten years ago I moved from a D-Link DNS-323 to a Synology DS210j and never looked back. At S$249, the DS220j is an affordable starting point.
WD Red was always my go-to NAS drive, but my four WD Red 3TBs in a DS918+ were a nightmare, all RMA'd, some twice. Chalking it up to luck, I switched to Seagate IronWolf drives for my DS220j.
The Gaston Luga Splash is my second backpack from the Stockholm-based Swedish brand, after the Praper. Known for Scandinavian minimalism with a touch of elegance, the Splash launched in June 2020 and retails for S$149.
Sudio finally entered the ANC earbuds space with the Sudio Ett. At S$239, just S$20 above the Sudio Fem, it becomes Sudio's priciest earbuds, justified by added active noise cancellation.
The Choetech Adjustable Wireless Charger Stand retails for US$28.59. Its clever trick is a foldable stopper, letting it work as an upright charging stand or fold flat into a charging pad, with two coils inside.
The Choetech 100W GaN Dual USB-C Charger retails for US$59.99 with free shipping. Its Gallium nitride design enables higher efficiency and a smaller footprint, and it comes in different plug variants.
The Sudio Fem is Sudio's third wireless earbuds, after the Niva and Tolv, and its most expensive yet at S$219, in four colours. The code LESTERCHANFEM takes 15% off, down to S$186.15.
The TP-Link Tapo C200 is a pan/tilt home security Wi-Fi camera retailing for S$75. Notably, it comes with a three-year warranty, likely the only Wi-Fi camera to do so. It records 1080p with pan/tilt coverage and night vision.
The Energea TravelLite PD+ is an Energea travel adapter, sold in Europe and UK variants, both S$50 in white only. Unlike the TravelWorld, it has no pass-through socket, just two ports including an 18W USB-A.
The Energea TravelWorld Adapter PD is the brand's latest travel adapter, retailing for S$49. It outputs 42W, with a USB-C PD/QC 3.0 port and USB-A ports, plus a universal socket and a carrying case.
The Energea FibraTough USB-C to Lightning Cable is one of Energea's braided cables. It retails for S$29.90 in five colours, comes only in a 1.5m length, and supports up to 60W.
The Energea ComPac Wireless PD is one of Energea's power banks, retailing for S$69 in Gunmetal and Black. This 10,000mAh pack supports USB-C Power Delivery, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, and wireless charging, weighing 185g.
The Tile Sticker is Tile's newest form factor, sold in a two-pack for S$59 or four-pack for S$99. At 27mm wide and 7.3mm thick, slightly larger than a 50-cent coin, it's the smallest Tile yet and simply adheres.
WYFY is a local Singaporean IoT company making designed-in-Singapore smart devices with local certifications. Its WYFY Beam is a smart IR blaster I got from Automate Asia, discounted to S$39 from S$49.
The Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Wireless Power Bank is the wireless version of the 3rd-generation Mi Power Bank, officially CN¥149, about S$30. Not sold officially here, I got it from Souky on Lazada for S$30.
The Choetech 15W Wireless Charger Stand retails for S$36.90 on Lazada. With two coils, it charges your phone in portrait or landscape, and supports four speed tiers, 15W, 10W, 7.5W, and 5W, with over-charge and over-temperature protection.
The Choetech USB Wall Charger with Quick Charge 3.0 retails for S$14.90 on Lazada. Despite the listing showing a US plug, the Singapore version ships with a fixed UK plug. It's a no-frills 18W QC 3.0 USB-A charger.
The Minix Neo Storage is a USB-C hub with a built-in, non-removable SSD. The Neo S1 (120GB) retails for S$120 and the S2 (240GB) for S$150, found on Amconics' Lazada store, which only carries the Silver colour.
The Philips SpeedPro Max Aqua is a cordless vacuum with an integrated mop function, a market first. It retails for S$799 at most stores, with an online promotion. I kept the unit after this unpaid review.
The Huawei P30 Pro launched in Singapore on 6th April 2019, in four colours including Amber Sunrise and Breathing Crystal. It comes in 256GB at S$1,398 and 512GB at S$1,698, available on Huawei's official Lazada store.