OnePlus Pad vs a Low Cost Laptop! Can it beat a Surface Laptop Go 2?

Tablet vs Laptop!

The OnePlus Pad is a solid buy for a high performance tablet, but can it unseat a PROPER computer? The Surface Laptop GO 2 is a beautiful student-grade laptop. Let’s test some of the performance and the battery life! Will you get a better performance per dollar with the laptop? Continue reading “OnePlus Pad vs a Low Cost Laptop! Can it beat a Surface Laptop Go 2?”

OnePlus Pad: The Best Android Tablet Out Now?

OnePlus Pad review!

It’s here, and it’s a LOT cheaper than I thought it was going to be! This is a FANTASTIC performer at a great price. Is it the best “premium” tablet available? It just might be… Here are my thoughts taking it for a test drive!

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OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review: Putting AirPods Pro 2 on Notice…

OnePlus took the wraps off their new phone, and I have a series of videos out now to see how the OnePlus 11 is performing and competing.

OnePlus ALSO revealed their new true wireless OnePlus Buds Pro 2, and I can share some thoughts on using them WITH the OnePlus 11!

I don’t feel OnePlus really gets enough credit for making nice accessories.

Sure, the watch was a bit of a bust, but chargers, cases, and audio gear have generally been top tier. As an ecosystem of products, OnePlus punches higher than the coverage they usually receive.

Specifically audio gear, I’ve genuinely been pleased with OP earbuds going all the way back to their dual driver neckband.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 carry on this tradition, with fantastic tech features, very good audio quality, and a terrific performance for the price. Continue reading “OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review: Putting AirPods Pro 2 on Notice…”

OnePlus 11 Video Round Up! Introduction, Comparisons, Performance Testing!

We’ve got a LOT to talk about!

The OnePlus embargo has lifted, and I believe this is one of the best “performance per dollar” phones available in North America. I shot a round up of smaller videos to chat about the 11, and also compare it against some other top tier devices.

Let’s GO!

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I Bought The FIRST OnePlus 11 Case Available on Amazon! It’s $9! It’s Fine…

I don’t do a ton of case reviewing, but I was in a bind.

The OnePlus 11 just arrived! Unsurprisingly, there aren’t any cases available to buy on OnePlus.com. Searching on Amazon, I was able to find ONE case available to purchase and ship here in the United States.

Foluu sells a $9 clear bumper case, and it’s a clear bumper case. Continue reading “I Bought The FIRST OnePlus 11 Case Available on Amazon! It’s $9! It’s Fine…”

Don’t shoot 8K on your phone! 4K 120 is WAY better!

Shoot better video!

We can make video “higher quality” in a couple different ways. We can increase resolution or we can increase frame rate. More phones are coming out with ability to shoot 8K, but is that really making our mobile video better?

I think 4k 120 is better as an EXTREME video quality… Continue reading “Don’t shoot 8K on your phone! 4K 120 is WAY better!”

Phone Camera Video Torture Test! Did the XPERIA 5IV Fail?

Camera video torture test! Let’s shoot some HEAVY video!

Looking at the concerns from other reviewers, people are wondering if the XPERIAs this year are overheating. Is this a “problem”, or should we be more concerned with video quality? Lining up phones to shoot 4k at 60fps and 4K at 120fps, we can build some data to predict how long a phone SHOULD last out in the field.

XPERIA 5IV, OnePlus 10 Pro, Axon 40 Ultra, Pixel 6A, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra!

If you’re relying on a phone to capture memories or get work done, it’s critical we know how hard we can drive that phone for real work. Let’s see how long we can shoot before these phones tap out!

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OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro (and OnePlus 8 Pro) – SMARTPHONE SHOWDOWN!

I used to produce a LOT of comparison videos. They were some of my favorite to shoot, and I would often stage them as showdowns.

“FIGHT FOR BLOOD!” [Punching Sound Effects]

I think it’s still helpful to compare different devices, highlight pros and cons, maybe even help guide someone shopping a new phone. We know this is MOSTLY entertainment for techies, but they’re still experiences worth sharing.

Producing comparisons as text pieces, the first battle to tackle is OnePlus! In my recent OnePlus 10 Pro review video, I said the toughest competition for the 10 Pro did NOT come from another manufacturer.

Allow me to explain… Continue reading “OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro (and OnePlus 8 Pro) – SMARTPHONE SHOWDOWN!”