Pixel 4a vs LG Velvet: How much more phone do you get?

One of the most requested comparisons I’ve gotten this year!

Pixel 4a has a lot of people excited about a punchy low price phone, and whether this lil Pixel can outperform more expensive phones. There’s an obvious comparison to be made with phones like the Velvet. The two phones have similar performing processors, but one costs a LOT more than the other. Let’s see why… Continue reading “Pixel 4a vs LG Velvet: How much more phone do you get?”

LG Tone Free FN6 True Wireless Earbuds: A Better Direction

Progress.

I had concerns with last year’s open-ear Tone Free. This year the FN6 move to an in-ear design, and that improves the audio performance. LG still has a few teething pains to sort out though… Continue reading “LG Tone Free FN6 True Wireless Earbuds: A Better Direction”

TCL 10L vs LG Stylo 6: LOW Budget Battle!

We can’t put EVERYTHING into one phone. We need to choose features, and balance that against a target price. As we near the entry level tier of handsets, there’s also a little less room for price fluctuations. Devices with smaller margins won’t find the same dramatic sales, or the same bargain used prices, as more premium handsets.

Right now, mid-rangers are enjoying some time in the spotlight. Pricing from Nord to Velvet, and several phones in between, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore the competition of even less expensive devices. We should expect more compromises, but as long as we keep expectations properly informed, someone shopping a modest budget should still be satisfied.

What should we look for in a phone that costs less than a screen replacement on an iPhone 11? Continue reading “TCL 10L vs LG Stylo 6: LOW Budget Battle!”

LG Velvet Review: THE Mid-Range 5G All-Rounder!

Not quite my full review. I still can’t test 5G reception on my Korean Velvet, but we can talk about the rest of the phone! And there’s a LOT to talk about! It would be a mistake to look at the processor in this phone and make a conclusion on that one feature. The Velvet has a LOT to offer a BROAD range of consumers.

Let’s check it out! Continue reading “LG Velvet Review: THE Mid-Range 5G All-Rounder!”

LG Velvet vs OnePlus 8: The fight for “Affordable” 5G!

Velvet vs OP8!

Looking at power, this is an easy win for the OP, but looking at the WHOLE spec sheet, LG is making a different argument for a feature packed phone. Two companies with very different solutions for bringing 5G down to more reasonable prices.

How much phone do you want? How much phone do you need? Continue reading “LG Velvet vs OnePlus 8: The fight for “Affordable” 5G!”

LG Velvet: Setup Dual Screen Gaming Right!

Dual display can be a huge boon for mobile gaming! LG’s refined game pads and customizable controls are fantastic. Get your thumbs off the game, and set up a controller which is more comfortable for your thumbs!

Let’s do this right!

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LG Velvet: By The Benchmarks

LG continues a push for more affordable, but still feature packed, 5G phones. This is my first review of a phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765!

Can the Velvet hang with more “premium” devices? Can it outperform cheaper phones?

Let’s look at some numbers!

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LG Velvet Unboxing! It came in a FANCY Box!

I’m number 11 of 15!

The LG Velvet is in the Gadget Lab! Better still, LG sent it over with some other goodies for us to check out! Let’s dig into this new dual screen 5G phone!
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