Galaxy Note 20 Ultra By The Benchmarks: Samsung’s Fastest is PRETTY Good for the Price…

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a beast of a phone.

For 2020, we can call this slab “Peak Samsung”. A prime example of a company pushing its current manufacturing to the limits, and delivering the absolute best “standard” form factor smartphone it can. The Note has a rich history of being the crown jewel enthusiast and productivity device.

We can’t overlook however, the Note 20 Ultra also starts at $1299.99 for 128GB of storage. For that price we should expect the bleeding edge of technology, and a spec sheet packed full of premium-tier exotic options.

Samsung doesn’t disappoint for spec sheet junkies in the United States. Including a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, UFS3.0 storage, and 12GB of RAM, the Note should be leading most of our performance testing.

And it does. But it doesn’t always win…

Performance testing is more involved than running a synthetic bench and comparing who’s number is bigger. Let’s dig a little deeper than that. Here’s the Note 20 Ultra: By The Benchmarks! Continue reading “Galaxy Note 20 Ultra By The Benchmarks: Samsung’s Fastest is PRETTY Good for the Price…”

Sony XPERIA 1ii and 5ii Camera Conclusion! A PROPER Camera in Your Pocket!

We can FINALLY wrap up the Sony XPERIA camera reviews!

Because the 5ii is so similar to the 1ii, we can also combine TWO reviews in ONE! Here’s the final word on Sony’s hardware this year, as I see it.

NOTHING shoots like a Sony, but does that mean it’ll be the right fit for your photo needs? Let’s dig in! Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 1ii and 5ii Camera Conclusion! A PROPER Camera in Your Pocket!”

TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Smartwatch Review: More Powerful AND Better Battery Life!

Mobvoi does not get the credit they deserve for making some fantastic wearable tech. The line up of TicWatches has consistently delivered some of my favorite smartwatch solutions, and the newest TicWatch Pro 3 does not disappoint. Let’s look at some great fitness tracking hardware, smart notifications and replies, and some of the best battery life you can find!

I wouldn’t sleep on TicWatch (but I would use one as a sleep tracker). Continue reading “TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Smartwatch Review: More Powerful AND Better Battery Life!”

NexDock Touch: Turn your phone into a TOUCHSCREEN Laptop!

The second generation NexDock has proven to be one of my favorite and most versatile accessories. What would make it better? Let’s add a touchscreen! NexDock Touch is in the Gadget Lab!

More info on NexDock https://nexdock.com/ Continue reading “NexDock Touch: Turn your phone into a TOUCHSCREEN Laptop!”

Is the REAL LG Velvet on T-Mobile? MediaTek vs Qualcomm!

Two phones of the same name!

The T-Mobile version of the Velvet uses a different processor than other 5G versions of the phone, but what does that mean? MediaTek? Qualcomm? Snapdragon? Dimensity? Let’s see how these two phones REALLY compare!

It’s time for a showdown! Continue reading “Is the REAL LG Velvet on T-Mobile? MediaTek vs Qualcomm!”

XPERIA 5 ii vs XPERIA 1 ii: Sony Showdown!

Both are tall skinny phones from Sony. Both phones have excellent cameras. Both phones still have headphone jacks! A few small differences might make one a better fit for you! Let’s break down those differences in a quick showdown! XPERIA 5ii vs XPERIA 1ii! Continue reading “XPERIA 5 ii vs XPERIA 1 ii: Sony Showdown!”

MSI GK50 Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: I like the clicky!

I REALLY like a clacky keyboard. MSI sent over a GK50 Elite for me to play with. The RGB and the macros are cool, but I REALLY LIKE the sound of these switches! Let’s take a look AND a listen! Continue reading “MSI GK50 Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: I like the clicky!”

Fiio BTR 5 Bluetooth Headphone Amp: The CURE for a Missing Headphone Jack!

TREAT YOUR EARS!

What are you supposed to do if your phone is missing the headphone jack? What do you do if your laptop has a mediocre headphone jack? Fiio has a Swiss Army Knife Bluetooth DAC that might be right up your alley! The BTR5 is a monster audio gadget.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Fiio BTR 5 Bluetooth Headphone Amp: The CURE for a Missing Headphone Jack!”