Asus RT-BE58 Go Travel Router Review
I'd been eyeing a travel router, GL.iNet Beryl 7 or UniFi's UTR, when Asus offered the RT-BE58 Go Wi-Fi 7 to review. RRP S$170, S$145 on Shopee sale days. Hotel Wi-Fi once, WireGuard tunnelling everything home.
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Full hands-on reviews of gear I bought or was sent, with the pros, cons, and whether it is worth your money.
Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless Gaming Keyboard Review
A review of the Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless, a gasket-mount keyboard retailing at S$229. It is a more affordable, mod-friendly alternative to the Scope II 96 Wireless, letting you swap switches and tinker freely.
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.
Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX ZywOo Edition Gaming Keyboard Review
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.
Asus ROG Keris II Origin Gaming Mouse Review
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.
Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Monitor Review
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.
AirGradient One Indoor Monitor (I-9PSL) Review
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.
Apex+ EVO G27 27″ QHD (2560 x 1440) Monitor Review
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.
Synology BeeStation Plus 8TB Review
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.
Mova P50 Ultra Review
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.
Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Review
An impulse buy after spotting a deal on r/RayBanStories: a coupon got me 35% off the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer, dropping it from US$379 to US$246. I chose Matte Black with transition lenses, shipped to Singapore via a freight forwarder.
Asus ZenWiFi BQ16 Mesh Router Review
The Asus ZenWiFi BQ16 comes in standard and Pro variants, differing only in their 5GHz and 6GHz band arrangement. Asus split them because countries like Singapore only permit the lower 6GHz-1 band. A look at this Wi-Fi 7 mesh router.
Aqara Curtain Driver E1 (Track Version) Review
Aqara's Curtain Driver E1 comes in Track and Rod versions, with the Track cheaper at S$138.90. Since my curtains use U-shaped rails, I went with the Track version, which also supports I-shaped rails, bought from Souky's stores.
Aqara Motion & Light Sensor P2 Review
The Aqara Motion & Light Sensor P2 is Aqara's second Matter device, a pricier alternative to the Motion Sensor P1 I use for toilet lighting. It retails for S$55 versus S$36 for the P1.
Aqara Door & Window Sensor P2 Review
The Aqara Door & Window Sensor P2 is Aqara's first Thread-based device with native Matter support, an alternative to the Zigbee T1. It retails for S$46.80 at Souky's Shopee shop versus S$33 for the T1.
Aqara Hub M3 Review
Launched in Singapore on 8th May 2024 for S$209, the Aqara Hub M3 is the direct successor to my Aqara Hub M2. Its key additions are acting as a Matter Controller and a Thread Border Router.
Asus ROG Keris II Ace Gaming Mouse Review
The Asus ROG Keris II Ace is a wireless gaming mouse retailing for S$189 in black and white. It weighs 54g with a 42,000-dpi optical sensor and supports 4,000 Hz polling wirelessly or 8,000 Hz wired.
Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Gaming Keyboard Review
The Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless is a 96% wireless mechanical gaming keyboard in black and white. Officially S$279, but on the market since 2023 it can be found cheaper, as low as S$215.
ULTIDESK Xtreme Standing Desk Review
The ULTIDESK Xtreme is Ulti's high-end standing desk, adding dual motors, an RGB light strip, a 15-degree front slope, and an OLED handset. It comes in 1.4m and 1.6m lengths, with the 1.4m retailing for S$799.
Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova Review
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.
Apex+ Wireless Gaming Mice Review
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.
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Review
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.
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