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Gadgets of the week: OnePlus Nord 2T 5G, B&O speakers and bag and more
Check out what the latest gadgets in town are
Sennheiser IE 600
If you’re looking for natural and neutral reproduction of sound, the IE 600 from Sennheiser provides exquisitely natural sound for the sophisticated audiophile in you. Amorphous Zirconium used almost exclusively in the aerospace industry provides ultra durability and resilience to the IE 600. With the innovative acoustic back volume and resonator chambers, you get closer to the music than ever, allowing discovery of new accents and details. Music is virtually distortion-free courtesy Sennheiser’s TrueResponse transducer. Two different earbud tips (memory foam/silicone) provided in three sizes ensure a perfect fit. INR 59,990.
Elista ST 8000 Mini
This single tower speaker offers dynamic sound and upto 60w output. Other additions include a mic, 8 inch sub-woofer, BT 5.1, FM, Aux and USB. INR 4,990.
Lava Blaze
Lava’s Blaze is a new classy Smartphone pre-loaded with features. The 6.5” device comes with a Mediatek Helio A22 chipset, 5000mAh battery, Android 12, 64GB storage, triple rear cams and Type C charging. The device also promises two years of security updates. INR 8,699.
Portronics Muffs A
Muffs A is a range of wireless headphones from Portronics with a powerful bass and long battery life (30 hrs). The colourful range comes with memory foam earpads for comfort and better sound isolation. IPX 5 resistance is great for sweat and the occasional splash. BT 5.2, large 40mm drivers and a USB-C charging port make this a compelling deal. INR 1,999.
B&O speaker Bag
The speaker bag is a sound system and handbag crafted from aluminium. A door at the speaker rear opens up as a storage compartment, wrapped in Italian leather. Available in a limited edition of 20 units. Price on request.
Gadget reviews of the week:
HOHM Mirai
HOHM Mirai is a unique IR Blaster device from Polycab which lets you control all your devices/appliances at home which have IR remote operable compatibility. The device is easy to set up and the supporting HOHM app is quick to download and sync. With support for upto 80,000 devices, the HOHM aims to cater to all needs. I set up my air-con, TV and my air purifier to sync as well as a lightbulb. Results were quick and consistent with voice commands working well too. Features like adjusting AC temp and reducing volume were very useful. The device is also very compact, works with Google Assistant and Alexa plus is easy to carry. INR 2,499.
OnePlus Nord 2T 5G
The Nord 2T 5G from OnePlus is one device I really warmed up to immediately on unboxing. From the sleek Jade Fog shade to the compact, ergonomic feel on the hand, this is a good looking, feature-filled and elegant phone. Set up is smooth and the 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display is bright and vivid. Mediatek’s Dimensity 1300 chipset allows all apps to run seamlessly, while the phone stays cool. The camera is a delight with Sony’s IMX766 flagship sensor at the helm and OIS ensuring great shots every time. Sound output from the speakers is outstanding in this device especially for gaming and movies. 80W SUPERVOOC charging easily provided me with a day of charge in less than 20 minutes. I’m also a big fan of Oxygen OS, in this case Version 12.1 is slick yet minimal. In terms of value for money, the Nord 2T 5G is right up there among the finest this year! INR 28,999.