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ROG Strix OLED XG32UQDMS delivers immersive 4K gaming on a 31.5 inch QD OLED panel with a blazing fast 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time. Featuring vivid HDR, deep contrast, and pro grade color accuracy, it’s built for competitive performance and stunning visual realism.
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o Features:<br/>
32-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) QD-OLED gaming monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms (GTG) response time for immersive gaming<br/>
ASUS OLED Care Pro functions with Neo Proximity Sensor that precisely detects when the user is away, switching to a black screen to reduce the risk of burn-in<br/>
VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 True Black compliance, 99% DCI-P3 gamut, true 10-bit color, and Delta E < 2 color difference for astonishing HDR performance<br/>
Optional uniform brightness setting ensures consistent luminance levels <br/>
DisplayWidget Center allows users to access OLED Care functions, as well as adjust monitor settings with a mouse<br/>
ROG Gaming A.I technology with AI-powered features to enhance users' gaming experience.<br/>
ASUS Rapid Replacement (ARR) 3 years warranty with cross shipping service included <br/>
Customer Rating
5
Crisp and fast 4K gaming
on April 6, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
This is my first 4K monitor and I'm really happy with how everything looks on it as my main monitor. I even retired my ultra-wide curved monitor (3840x1440) to a secondary monitor because I like the 16:9 aspect for gaming and how crisp everything looks on this 4K.
Setup is simple as any monitor setup. Plug in the power, plug in the DisplayPort/HDMI and optionally plug in the USB. Power it up and it's ready to go. There's a lot of settings to play around with to tweak things just how you like it but, luckily, there's a lot of different presets that might be good for you depending on the type of game you're playing. Even cooler (something I haven't seen on a lot of other monitors) is you can install their DisplayWidget Center app and tweak most of those settings from your computer without needing to fiddle with the little joystick behind the monitor.
Everything looks really nice and sharp right off the bat but you could also spend all day playing with settings to see if you can squeeze a tiny bit more out of your picture. I found cinema mode to be really nice to look at when watching movies. Some of the gaming presets do some things I'm not a huge fan of (like cranking up the brightness). I'm definitely looking for visual fidelity and accuracy over one more kill because my screen was brighter than the sun. But that's just a me thing so if you're looking for any possible competitive advantage, you might like those things more.
Speaking of competitive advantages, like a lot of monitors these days, this one has things like an FPS counter, a crosshair and even a "sniper" zoom that creates a small zoomed in box in the middle of the screen for you. Again, I don't personally like these features as they come off as a bit too cheaty and I'd rather "git gud" instead. But I can see why some people might like these things.
It's really true that once you go OLED you can't go back. HDR and OLED on this monitor really shine through as you can't get blacker than the blacks and the contrast on HDR videos and games just doesn't look better on any other monitor I've seen. I'm about to sit back and watch a bunch of movies and replay a bunch of games that I've already gone through just to see them look even better.
I really don't know what else to say. If I have to find something to complain about, it's something that I've seen on mutliple really nice monitors lately and that's the area where your ports are located is too low on the monitor and it's pretty much impossible to hide your cables entirely without buying special cables with right angles or something. It's really a baffling trend that I've seen as it seems like there's no thought given to how your completed monitor setup looks after all the thought given to the rest of the design and feature set. I have my monitor hanging on the wall and it really is impossible to make the DisplayPort and HDMI cables not peak out of the bottom of the monitor a little bit. I just wish the ports were higher up to give room for the plugs and then curving the cable up and out of the way.
Bottom line here. This is a beast of a monitor. The picture is gorgeous. The colors are fantastic and vivid. The blacks are black. The HDR looks amazing. Everything (aside from the visible cables) is great and if you're looking for an amazing gaming monitor, you should definitely give this one a look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 combines 4K wireless polling, ultra-fast 1.2ms clicks, a TrueMove 26K optical sensor, dual 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity, AquaBarrier™ protection, RGB lighting, and long‑lasting battery life up to 200 hours all in an ultra‑lighweight 68g design for uncompromising competitive play.
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QUANTUM 4K WIRELESS<br/>
Seamlessly switch between ultra-fast 2.4GHz gaming wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, giving you low-latency performance for competitive play and easy connectivity across multiple devices.<br/>
4K FAST<br/>
4K Wireless Polling gives you 4x the speed of the previous generation (0.25ms vs 1ms) with ultra-fast clicks for more headshots.<br/>
TRUEMOVE 26K SENSOR<br/>
26,000 DPI precision with 400 IPS speed and 40G acceleration for ultra-fast flicks, smooth tracking, and zero skips.<br/>
80M CLICK DURABILITY<br/>
Built with durable mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks, delivering crisp, consistent actuation that holds its feel and performance over time.<br/>
UP TO 200 hr BATTERY<br/>
Game, grind, and scroll for up to 200 hours on Bluetooth or up to 120 hours on 2.4GHz wireless.<br/>
ULTRA-LIGHT, WATERTIGHT<br/>
AQUABARRIER™ rated IP54 to protect from water splashes, dust, and dirt getting inside the mouse, and it only weighs 68g.<br/>
PERSONAL AIMING TOOLS<br/>
Sensitivity Finder Improves your aim and instantly converts your settings for the same feel across different games.<br/>
SCROLL WHEEL<br/>
Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Features A Clickable Scroll Wheel With A Grippier Rubber Pattern For More Precise Control In Gaming And Web Browsing.<br/>
WIDELY COMPATIBLE GAMING MOUSE<br/>
Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 works with Windows 10+, Xbox X|S, PS5, Android, and iOS. Install SteelSeries GG software to easily adjust performance settings, get the latest updates, take advantage of Moments game capture, and practice with 3D Aim Trainer.
Customer Rating
4
Plenty of features in a small, light package
on April 6, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
I've tested a lot of mice over the years and this Aerox is definitely growing on me as an easy to use mouse with plenty of features added through their software.
The basic setup is as easy as with any mouse. No matter what kind of connection you're going to use, it's pretty plug and play. The transmitter connects as soon as you flip the switch on the mouse to 2.4ghz mode. You can also connect via bluetooth or you can just use a USB-C cable to use it in wired mode. Surprisingly (to me), the wired option doesn't offer you the greatest polling frequency in the software.
The mouse feels nice to use if you enjoy this style of mouse. It's very light weight and easy to move. All of the buttons have fairly firm clicks but without being hard to click by any means. Tracking is as you'd expect from a mouse in this price range in these days. Everything works great and is quite comfortable if you prefer lightweight, flatter style mice.
The software does do a good job of setting this mouse apart from some others. It doesn't feel crazy bloated or anything. It allows you to use it without creating an account (by missing out on some non-mouse related features so no big deal). Lighting can set configured in 3 separate zones on the mouse with a lot of built in options and a good deal of customization. It's nothing incredible but I usually set my RGB to some fairly simple breathing animations so it's more than enough for me.
There are a lot of other options you can customize in the software. As you'd expect, you can set each button to do whatever you want. Configure a macro for each button. Or set up a specific key you want to press. The only odd thing I could see was the inability to set a button as being held down while the mouse button was held down. The closest I could get was to toggle hold, otherwise all of the options involved repeatedly pressing the button instead. There are power management features to help save battery life. You can even enable them automatically when the battery gets low. Then there's more advanced options like being able to set the angle in which you hold the mouse to define what "up" means. Very cool stuff.
One of the biggest downsides to the software (and something I hope gets improved in the future) is automatic profile switching depending on what app/game is in the foreground. It looks like the software is in a transitional period where they're retiring (or just retired) an older version of this for their newer "quickset". Navigating the options for this isn't very great. I tried to add a game by filename and I could never tell if it was fully added. It does do a good job detecting most of your games you have installed via Steam and such so you won't always have this issue. But I also found that the profiles just didn't switch automatically all the time.
Battery life was pretty ok. Nothing spectacular but also nothing crazy bad. Things will obviously depend on your usage but I will say that at least once in my testing, my mouse died overnight while my computer was off, so they could probably stand to do some more work on sleeping the mouse when it's not connected to anything. I don't have an exact count on how many hours I got out of the battery but I could estimate that it lasted me 5 days of fairly heavy usage before completely dying. The great news is that it really doesn't take a long time to charge it back up to 100% again so as long as you remember to plug it in every so often, you should be good to go.
All in all, I like the mouse. It's comfortable to use. The software is pretty good and doesn't feel like it's bloating up my system. There are a couple of smaller issues with the software I hope get resolved but nothing is a gamebreaker. If this style of mouse is your cup of tea and you're looking for a good lightweight option, give this one a try.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The ROG Kithara features 100mm ROG-tuned HIFIMAN planar magnetic drivers with an extended frequency response of 8Hz to 55kHz. The open-back design creates a vast and natural soundstage with precise separation. The detachable full-band MEMS boom microphone ensures lifelike voice reproduction for gamers who also demand audiophile-grade communication.
Customer Rating
4
Great for remaining "present" while gaming
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
If you're the type of gamer that always wears their headphones with one ear cup off to the side so you can hear what's going on in your house, these headphones (or another open back headphone, I'm sure) might be what you're looking for.
Setup is pretty easy but there's a lot of versatility here so it might depend on how you want to set things up. I'm on a PC and I stream so I wire mine straight into my mixer. There's even options available for that. If you're going with a basic setup without a mic, there's a twisted cable (not sure I love the twisted cable. Would have preferred some kind of braided cable, personally) and then 3 "tips" you can plug in and screw to the end. You got standard 3.5mm stereo end as well as another 3.5mm that appears to support a microphone (don't quote me on that) but then you have the larger 1/4" tip as well so you should be able to plug these into whatever you like. You can also go with just a regular USB-C connection or you get a (much nicer) braided cable with a microphone attached for games you need a microphone and you don't have another one. A lot of different options to fit your needs. They're all pretty much plug and play.
Usage is pretty much just put them on your head. There's no controls on the headphones at all (these are meant to be wires headphones so I'm pretty sure that's normal). There's a giant R and L on the inside of the cups so you can easily tell which side they go on. The one thing I like the least about using these is that the wire plugs into each cup instead of just one side and having the other side routed through the headband in some way. It's not a deal breaker but I've been so used to headphones that only have a single cable on one side that I still get caught up occasionally when taking these off if I'm not actively thinking about it.
Sound is pretty good. It's much quieter at a baseline than headphones that are meant to immerse you. It's not too quiet for me but if you're looking for something to blast into your ears, these might not be in. The strangest thing for me was instantly hearing my voice when I spoke. Not through a side-tone or having the voice fed back into my ears, but just hearing my voice and not hearing it much differently than when I'm not wearing headphones. It's very hard to describe the weirdness of it but these are the first open-back headphones I've tried and I still feel it after a week of usage. I also think I like it.
Sticking on that point. I know there are gamers out there who just have one of their ear cups off of one of their ears all the time. It's just how they where their headphones, for the most part. For those people, I really think a pair of these would be wonderful. If you want to stay present in your house while gaming and want to continue to hear everything going on around you without the need for a "transparency mode". Everything just feels like you're not even wearing headphones but you can still hear everything in your game perfectly. If I didn't feel the headphones on my head, I'd probably forget they were on because my hearing isn't being affected at all by them.
Comfort is fairly good. I've done a few 5-6 hour streams with them without feeling any discomfort. They aren't so light that they can't be felt when they're on but they're comfortable enough that I never really think about it. The ear cups are fairly large so adjusting the head strap does take a little bit of time to get them to fit over your ears the way you like them.
Overall, I'm really happy with these headphones. I've tested a lot of gaming headsets and always fall back to one set really. That set is closed-back and these are starting to make me question whether I should be looking at more open-back headphones going forward. If you're in the market for a pair of headphones that sound good but don't make you feel like you're ignoring the rest of the world or your family while you're gaming, these are certainly worth a look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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soundcore Liberty 5 by Anker, Noise-Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, 2x Stronger Voice Reduction, Real-Time Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Fast Charging, Dolby Audio, 6-Mic AI Clear Calls, Long Battery Life
Customer Rating
4
Good sound and noise canceling
on February 19, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
I was actually pretty impressed with the sound and noise canceling quality on these. I'm definitely not the type of audiophile that can hear every frequency and tell you the technical reason a pair of headphones are good or bad, but I've tried and tested a lot of headphones and I know when something sounds good to me.
Setup was really simple. Gone are the days of needing to take your earbuds out of the case in order to pair them. Now you just open the case up and find them in your bluetooth settings and you're off to the races. There's an app that includes more settings which (thankfully) allows you to skip logging in so you don't need an account (there's an test in the app that doesn't function if you don't have an account though).
You're able to tune your sound the same way you do eye tests, by selecting your favorite of two sounds. You repeat it six times and they define an EQ that matches your preferences. You can also select varying degrees of noise cancellation or transparency mode. The noise cancellation levels seemed to be very small changes. I could tell there was a tiny bit of noise coming through with the lowest setting but it didn't feel like it did a ton to change things. Transparency mode works well when you (for some reason) don't want to tune the rest of the world out.
Sound-wise, I was impressed the most about the quality of the bass on these earbuds. Again, not an audiophile here, but I just thought the bass sounded really good. It wasn't headache inducingly overpowered and it wasn't weak. It felt strong without being overbearing. The "signature" EQ that's on by default sounds good all on it's own, and then when you customize the EQ by choosing which sound sounds the best, I really am impressed with the sound these little earbuds give out.
Comfort-wise, I don't usually have an issue with earbuds on a comfort standpoint. I didn't have any issues with these either. The default "medium" tips worked well for me but there are small, extra small, extra extra small, large and extra large tips supplied so you shouldn't have any issues with fit.
One thing that might be a dealbreaker is the response of the earbud controls. I like to get a little feedback when I'm "clicking" on my earbuds but these have very little of that. It's hard to tell if you activated the control correctly. It might be something you get used to with time but I usually don't use the controls on the earbuds anyways so I didn't bother to do much learning on that front.
Overall, I think these are really good earbuds at the price-point they're currently sitting at. Noise cancellation like this usually don't come in earbuds for this price at all, let alone good noise cancelling. The sound is also really good. So I really think you should give these a try if they're in your budget or even way under your budget to see if you don't need to spend more for the same. I'm not sure if these will replace my AirPod Pro 2's as my normal daily driver but as a backup pair, or something to leave at a secondary location where I'm going to want headphones a lot, these are definitely it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Transform your gaming and typing experience with the Keychron K10 HE. Combining classic mechanical feel with cutting-edge magnetic technology, it offers exceptional performance in a sleek design~enhanced by elegant natural rosewood accents. A fully customizable 100% layout wireless keyboard with magnetic switches ~ a breakthrough in switch technology, which instead of physical contacts, uses magnetic sensors to measure actuation depth, putting you in total control over the response of each and every switch.
Customer Rating
5
Great feel and customizability
on February 9, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
I've been bouncing around a couple keyboards trying to find one I really like. I spent a long time with silver "speed" switches which have a really short activation travel and I think I just really like that style of typing because you can basically customize this keyboard to act just like that and I really love it.
Setup was pretty simple. Plug in the keyboard and it should just work. I'll just add a little anecdote of my own that might help someone in the future. Since this keyboard doesn't have a wrist rest and my last one did, I decided to just slap the old wrist rest in front of this keyboard. I failed to remember that the old wrist rest "attached" to the keyboard with magnets, which aren't the best things to place around a hall effect keyboard. So I spent some time trying to figure out why certain keys weren't working or were firing randomly because I understood what the magnets were doing. Don't do what I did. Keep the magnets away from this keyboard.
After getting the magnet situation sorted out, everything worked really well. There is a "helper" app that you can download that assists with launching applications from hotkeys if you want, but almost all of the setup and customization of the keyboard is done via a web application. No need to install anything to use OR customize the keyboard. This is a HUGE win in my book because it feels like every device now will work fine without an app but as soon as you want to change or customize anything, you're going to need that app running 24/7. You get asked to download a generic "driver" that helps connect to the keyboard and that's it. But if you use Firefox, you'll need to use Chrome or Brave (or any other Chromium based browser) to use the app.
You can customize pretty anything you can think of for keyboards. Because it's hall effect, you can set the activation travel distance for every single key. If you want everything to activate really quick, you can do that. If you want to press the ESC key harder than all the other keys for some reason, you can do that. Settings up macros and rebinding keys is all doable straight from the app and the only time you need to use the "helper" app is if you're trying to launch other applications.
As far as the hall effect nature of this keyboard, you can also customize your keys to find to analog gamepad inputs so you have actual analog control of your keys. Sadly, this just simulates a gamepad and you have to set up the keyboard to your liking beforehand (there is a preset "Gamepad" setting that sets this up for you if you're fine with their settings). I'd really love it if keyboards started presenting the ability to be analog to the system and any key could be set up in game to support analog movements. Imagine still having your WASD keys available but when you're driving in GTA, you can steer with analog controls automatically. As it stands, the keyboard translates "key" presses as digital on and off when it gets passed to the OS unless they're set up as a gamepad input.
Lighting has a lot of preset effects. You'll probably be fine with the offerings available. If you're coming from a corsair or similar keyboard with ultra lighting customization, you might feel like you're limited. I would love to see the ability to layer lighting effects so you can stack things as well as being able to set different effects for any number of groups of keys (currenty, you were only able to fully customize two different sets of keys). Being able to overlap, layer and create as many sets of keys as we want would open up the lighting options so much. As is, the lighting is mostly just the couple dozen effects you'd find anywhere.
Typing feels really good to me. I set all of my keys to activate after 1mm and it really feels like my old "speed" switches. If you're looking for bumpy clicks, this isn't for you. This is a linear keyboard. The weight and feel of the keyboard in general also feels very nice and not cheap. It's also always nice to have a numpad again.
I've been using the keyboard wired but there's also options for bluetooth or their own wireless dongle. The dongle even comes with an extension cord so you can move it to be closer to the keyboard so it maintains a great connection without any interference. There is also a switch to move between Windows/Android and Mac/iOS so you can make sure you maintain full compatibility with whatever system you're connecting to.
Bottom line, I'm a big fan of this keyboard. Loving the hall effect feel and how customizable everything is. I could do with some more options for customizing the lighting but I'm fine with most of their defaults. If you're in the market for a new keyboard, you want something a little different, and you're OK with linear switches, give this a look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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TheraFace Mask Glo is a dermatologist-approved, FDA-Cleared LED mask that combines Red, Red + Infrared and Blue light with a relaxing scalp massage for glowing, healthier-looking skin. Featuring 504 scientifically calibrated medical-grade LEDs and a cordless, lightweight, breathable design, it provides an effective, full-face treatment in just 12 minutes. Clinically proven to improve radiance, firmness, tone and texture and visibly reduce sagging in 12 weeks~, with undereye wrinkles and fine lines improving in as little as 8 weeks~ ~ all at our best price yet. With the touch of a button, the preset treatment cycles through 4 minutes each of Red, Red + Infrared and Blue LED light therapies to boost collagen production while targeting wrinkles, discoloration and mild to moderate acne. Protective eye shields and a cordless, breathable design allow for hands-free comfort and multitasking, with 99% of participants confirming effortless daily use~, while Therabody~s proprietary VibraWave~ technology offers a gentle scalp massage for a relaxing, spa-like experience at home.
Customer Rating
4
Quick and easy so why not?
on February 9, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
I'm not going to speak about the efficacy of red/blue light therapy because I frankly just don't know if it's really all that beneficial. I just know how I feel after using it and haven't noticed any negative effects so I say why not since it's so easy to use anyways.
Setup is basically non-existent. Charge it up before your first use and when you're ready for your normal facial routine, just put the mask on and adjust the straps. There's only two buttons on the mask, one of each side. Hold the light button a few seconds and the red light kicks in. The session will last 12 minutes and switch to blue light halfway though. Then you're done and you can finish your normal facial routine.
The initial red light blast when it turns on can sometimes be pretty intense. Definitely make sure the mask is snug around your eyes. You can go about doing some normal things while wearing the mask but because of the depth of the eyes, your vision is impaired in the periphery and you can only really side directly in front of you. I prefer to just lay down and close my eyes and relax during the session time.
The head massage feature is pretty nice but I wish it made some more contact points around the head. I also wish there was more settings for strength and pattern. As is, there's only 3 settings which are a low speed constant, high speed constant and then a repeating pulsate that ramps up. I liked the third one best. It helped me relax a bit while just laying back and letting the mask do it's thing. The lights feel warm on your face but in a subtle way. It's like I can feel it "doing" something but also, I can't.
I can't speak about the long term results. I wouldn't be surprised if we get a study that says red light therapy actually doesn't do anything. But I don't notice any short term negative affects so, with how easy it is to just throw on real quick and relax for twelve minutes, I'm going to keep doing it. As far as short term, after taking the mask off, my wife and I both had a noticable red spot on our forehead. This wasn't from the light but from the top of the mask resting on that spot. It went away in a couple minutes.
One thing about getting started that I'd love to see a better solution for is just the straps. They're very rigid (which I'm sure they need to be to support the head massage feature) and they easily come out of the loops. I usually have to fish around to find the loop while it's on my head to reattach the strap. It's not a deal breaker or a really big deal but it's the one pain point I found while trying to put the mask on to use it.
A second negative my wife and I both found was that it could be harder to breath with the mask on. There's no ventilation around the mouth so you're probably doing a decent amount of breathing in some air you just exhaled. It wasn't anything that I felt in danger of, but since we both noticed and it was one of the first comments my wife had after wearing it for a few minutes, I thought I should bring it up. I found breathing out of my nose was far easier so if you're sick or your predominantly breathe out of your mouth, it's something to keep in mind.
Overall, I'll keep using this every day or two for a quick massage and some "therapy" even if I'm not 100% convinced the light therapy is actually doing much of anything. I still like it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Delivering impressive audio from dual 2" full-range drivers and dual 2" passive woofers, this 10-watt portable powerhouse produces rich, deep bass and crystal-clear highs (80 Hz - 18 kHz). Customize both audio and lighting effects through the intuitive JLab app, setting the perfect vibe for any gathering. Don't let a splash dampen the celebration, with IP56 waterproofing, this speaker keeps the party going. Take your festivities to the next level with LabSync mode and sync up to 100 speakers for the ultimate block party.
Customer Rating
4
Not going to wow you but it's alright
on December 30, 2025
Posted by: swemoney
This speaker isn't going to blow anyone's socks off but it's not very expensive and is definitely serviceable for most of your needs. If you're looking for some bass, though, steer clear.
Setup is as simple as any bluetooth speaker. Hold the power button and it lets your know it's ready to pair. Just select the device in your bluetooth settings and you're ready to go! There's a mobile app if you want to update your firmware and adjust things like the custom EQ settings or turning off the light or voice prompts. Everyday controls can be accessed on the device, though.
The speaker, overall, sounds pretty OK. It's not going to blow your socks off or anything but it sounds fine. Aside from the bass. If you're looking for any sort of bass, you aren't going to find it here. That's the main thing I noticed when playing a song with any kind of bass to it. It's not the end of the world because the rest of the sound is good enough, you just aren't going to go thumping with this one.
Controls are pretty simple on the device. There's a knob for volume that clicks in to play/pause. You have arrows that navigate tracks (or if you hold them both for a second, changes the EQ). If you have more than one speaker, you can also hold the knob down to pair it with their JLab sync functionality, but I wasn't able to test this out.
Bottom line, this is a low cost bluetooth speaker. It sounds good enough for that. You won't get much bass at all so if you're looking for something to shake the table you're playing it on, look elsewhere. If you just want an inexpensive speaker that sounds good enough, give this one a look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Juice Pack by Mophie wraps power and protection into one incredible bundle with this slim, protective, charging case. Juice Pack can provide your iPhone with up to an extra 50% battery life. So, at the end of a long day, you never have to worry about low battery when you~re sending a text, ordering a ride, or finding out where everybody~s meeting. Stay powerful with Juice Pack~s 2,400-3,600mAh rechargeable battery.
Customer Rating
4
Not too bulky. Gives you that extra boost.
on December 22, 2025
Posted by: swemoney
This case works pretty nice for it's size. I know there are larger capacity versions but you're sacrificing bulk for that extra bit of power. This case will give you about an extra 50% of battery which is more than sufficient for me to find another power source.
Setup is easy if you take a second to parse things. I tried to just jam my phone in on an angle like I would normally do with any other case. Once I almost had my phone in there and was thinking it was super awkward, I discovered that the top just slides off and you just slide your phone nicely into the case and then slide the top on. It's insanely easy once you understand how it's actually supposed to work and it'll humble you if you try and brute force things without first trying to think about it.
Usage is also crazy simple. There's a single button on the back that you barely see or notice. It's recessed so you really have to try and press it and you need to hold it for about 3 seconds to turn the juice on and off. There's a cute little animation with the charge indicator lights animating towards one side when you turn it on and animating the other way when you turn it off. So it nicely animates which way the power is flowing.
You still have a USB-C power plug that can charge your case by itself or when it's attached to your phone. There's also a passive mag-safe ring on the back for attaching things like a pop-socket or wallet or whatever other mag-safe accessories you might have that don't need or provide power. It's just the magnet back there which is one of the only real downsides I can see. It would be great if I could also charge wirelessly which using the case, but that's not something that this case can do.
My use case for this is basically just a convenient battery. While it is fairly slim and not crazy bulky, it does still add some heft to the phone so I'm still using my every day case and just swapping this one on when I see things running a little low and I don't want to be tethered. Or if I'm going out and am not sure when I'm going to be able to charge again. After discovering how to actually install the case, it's incredibly easy to slide your phone in and out. It takes me more time to take off my standard case than to put this one on.
And one more side-note. I also have an iPhone 16 Pro Max that this case fits fine on. The only difference is the larger hole in the back that extends from edge to edge instead of just on the one side. So this can be more versatile if you have multiple devices and they aren't all iPhone 17 Pro Max's.
So if you're looking for a little extra battery life for your iPhone 17 Pro Max or you're a little salty that battery life in general has taken a bit of a nose dive on your iPhone 16 Pro Max after updating to iOS 26, this might be a good fit for you. It's not crazy bulky and gives you plenty of extra juice without tethering you to a wall.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Audiophile Headphones - High-Res Sound with Parametric EQ and Crossfeed, Bluetooth Headset with ANC and 60h Battery Life, Lightweight Design, Clear Calls - includes BTD 700. Flawless sound, no wires, and a battery that lasts for up to 60 hours. The Sennheiser HDB 630 lets outaketrueaudiophilesoundanywhere you go. Precision engineering brings out breathtaking clarity, a neutral tone, detailed mids, and a wide soundstage. Use aptX HD and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth~ codecs from a high-resolution source such as Sennheiser~s BTD 700 Bluetooth~ adapter or plug in via USBC for pure fidelity. The advanced parametric EQ lets you define frequency bands and filters as you please. Cross Fade balances classic tracks for better headphone listening while Active Noise Cancellation eliminates background noise while maintaining high-end audio quality.
Customer Rating
4
Good sound. Great noise canceling. Small cups.
on December 9, 2025
Posted by: swemoney
I'll front load this review by saying my biggest gripe with these headphones is the size of the cups. They feel like they barely fit around my ears and it sometimes bothers me. But when I'm not thinking about that, they sound good and the noise canceling works really well so I'm enjoying them.
Setup was easy enough. They connected to my phone like any other bluetooth headset. The app has an option for logging into an account but doesn't force you to (which is always nice). There's a lot of options to explore in the app as well but I found the sound was pretty good out of the box without a lot of tinkering. Another small things but I noticed immediately and really appreciate was the giant L and R on the inside of the ear cups. I don't know why so many headphones feel like they need to hide the L and R somewhere and barely emboss it so you can't see it. It's on the inside of the cup. No one will see it aside from me when I need to. A small detail that I really like and haven't seen elsewhere.
I'm not an audiophile or anything but I've tested enough headphones to know what sounds good to me and these are up there as some of the better sounding headphones I've tried. The bass sounds nice but not overpowering. Everything sounded great. Podcasts. Music. Videos.
Comfort is not bad but my only real complaint does exist in this category. The headphones are nice and light and the head band adjusts smoothly and feels good to wear. But the ear cups are just a little too small for me. I don't have this issues very often but it felt more pronounced with this set than others I've used. If I move them around enough, I can probably find a spot where it doesn't feel like every part of the cup is touching my ear, but it's not easy to keep maneuvering them. It's not crazy uncomfortable but I'm just not used to the ear cups touching my ears as much as these do.
Other than that one issue, I like these headphones a lot. They sound really good and package up in the carry case for easy moving around. If you're looking for a more premium wireless headset and either have smaller ears or don't mind the ear cups touching your ears, these might be ones to look at.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With the Shark Stratos 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop, users can experience up to 30 days of hands-free cleaning with 25+ hands-free features and a base that cleans, empties, and refills itself automatically as well as washes and dries the mop after every mission. Beyond powerful suction and Sonic Mopping, this Robot is equipped with precision mapping, a self-cleaning brushroll, Autolift Technology, HEPA Filtration, Edge Detect, & more. It delivers a deep clean that is perfect for all floor types, busy homes, and pets.
Customer Rating
5
Quiet with great performance
on December 9, 2025
Posted by: swemoney
I've gone through my fair share of robot vacuums over the years and I've found the technology in them gets so much better so quickly. It didn't take long for this model of Shark robot vacuum to take the place of my (much more expensive) iRobot as my daily driver.
Setup was insanely easy. I was dreading the process because I've always needed to really prepare the entire floor where the vacuum is going to live and then it usually takes an incredibly long time to do it's mapping for the first time. So I finally got everything ready and was prepared to check back in a couple hours to see if it was done yet. 10 minutes. It took less than ten minutes to just drive around and scan every room on the floor and be ready to go. Putting everything together was easy enough as the stickers on all of the pieces explain most everything and the app is good at walking you through the rest of setup.
On top of being faster at scanning the whole house, another thing I really, really enjoy is how quiet this thing runs. It doesn't skimp on power but the first couple times I ran it, I just thought it was still "setting up" to run and then realized it had been vacuuming/mopping the whole time. Even when it empties itself, it's so incredibly quiet compared to my old vacuum that sounded like a jet engine kicking in every time. It used to scare the kids and my cats. The Shark isn't whisper quiet or anything but it's noise level doesn't even compare to anything else I've used. Insanely quiet. There's a slight "hum" while it's drying the pad after it does a mop. It's noticeable but not loud at all. My old vacuum started with a really annoying, loud sound that eventually just went away. Either way, the pad never dried. After 8 hours of drying, the pad was slightly damp still but I wouldn't call it wet. Not perfect but seemed a lot better than what I was used to.
We have small children so there's no shortage of messes and I made sure to leave as much on the floor as I could the first time I ran it. My other vacuum, I'd tend to do a preliminary sweep before it ran. This Shark had no issues and the floor looked really good when it was done.
The app is fairly simple. There aren't a lot of "options". This might be the only downside I can find so far. You can pick a spot to clean. You can do a whole house clean. Or you can select specific rooms. There are no controls for multiple passes or how much water you want to use on certain rooms. This might be something I'm just not used to because it doesn't really need those options. The job it's been doing has been really good so I can't complain. I just like having options to play around with.
You get a 12oz bottle of the cleaning solution and you're instructed to use the whole 12oz bottle when you fill up the clean liquid container. Since this is a "25+ hands-free" unit, it says that should last you 30 days but that will obviously vary depending on how often you run the vacuum and how much you have it clean.
This vacuum also does a decent job detecting rugs and had the ability to lift it's up off the ground when it does so it doesn't get them wet. We run on a schedule and always have to remember to pick up the area rugs before the vacuum runs but I don't think I'll worry about it as much anymore with this one.
All said, I'm impressed with this Shark model. It seems so much better than the crazy expensive iRobot I had before. If you're looking for a smart vacuum that isn't cheap but isn't necessarily going to break the bank either, definitely give this a look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy a smooth gaming experience with this 27-inch ASUS Full HD monitor. The Shadow Boost feature increases clarity in dark scenes, and the ultrafast response times minimize blurring and streaking for seamless gameplay. This ASUS Full HD monitor has an ergonomic design that allows tilting, swiveling and pivoting as needed.
Is the monitor free sync or g-sync?
It's G-Sync. The actual model number (not sure why it's not in the product title) is VG279QR if you want to check all the specs on Asus.
5 years, 1 month ago
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swemoney
Bring your Astro dreams to life with the Hover-1 Astro Hoverboard. This exciting rideable is an all-out color experience. Available in three different finishes, the LED lights along the wheels, the board and the foot pads will shine bright during your entire ride. The vibrant RGB color scheme will bring your board to life. Bright, bold, and beautiful, Astro brings out our love for color with every mile you ride. Loaded with a massive 400W motor that lets you hit speeds of up to 7mph, you can cruise for up to 6 miles on a single charge. The purchaser and rider of this product are responsible for knowing and obeying all state and local regulations regarding the use of this product, including whether licensing is required and the rules concerning where it may be operated. It is highly encouraged that you read and follow the product instructions including all safety precautions and use protective gear.
Is there a Bluetooth speaker in the hoverboard?
You can connect to your phone's bluetooth to play music through the board. The speaker does not have a lot of bass to it so it just sound alright.
5 years, 6 months ago
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swemoney
Bring your Astro dreams to life with the Hover-1 Astro Hoverboard. This exciting rideable is an all-out color experience. Available in three different finishes, the LED lights along the wheels, the board and the foot pads will shine bright during your entire ride. The vibrant RGB color scheme will bring your board to life. Bright, bold, and beautiful, Astro brings out our love for color with every mile you ride. Loaded with a massive 400W motor that lets you hit speeds of up to 7mph, you can cruise for up to 6 miles on a single charge. The purchaser and rider of this product are responsible for knowing and obeying all state and local regulations regarding the use of this product, including whether licensing is required and the rules concerning where it may be operated. It is highly encouraged that you read and follow the product instructions including all safety precautions and use protective gear.
Does this board have settings for beginners etc like other boards from this company?
It has Beginner, Intermediate and Expert settings which I assume are the same ones available from other Hover-1 boards while using the same app.
5 years, 6 months ago
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swemoney
eufy Security Wired 2K Video Doorbell. 2K Resolution, 5-Day Continuous Video Recording (CVR) on Secure Local Storage, No Monthly Fees, Human Detection, 2-way Audio, and Free Wireless Chime included.
Can you use an existing traditional doorbell chime with this, or do you have to use the eufy door chime?
I haven't tried to use my existing chime. The instructions do say that the doorbell will probably function but might work sporadically unless you bridge your current chime to give extra power to the doorbell. This disables your current chime so, I would say, officially, you should use the eufy chime if you want your doorbell cam to work reliably..
5 years, 7 months ago
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swemoney
Expand connectivity on your Apple MacBook Pro or Air with this gray HyperDrive DUO seven-in-two USB Type-C hub. Two USB Type-C ports support Power Delivery for charging mobile devices rapidly, while the HDMI output lets you connect a UHD display. This HyperDrive DUO seven-in-two USB Type-C hub has USB Type-A ports and microSD and SD card slots for fast data transfer.
will this work if my MacBook Pro has a Kuzy case on it. The case wraps around the side of the computer right where the hyperdrive will go. Im wondering if the case will prevent the hyper drive from fitting flush or snug to the computer.
It's possible this could fit fine. The included magnetic support grip leaves a bit of a gap if you don't use it so you might be able to use this without that magnetic support and have it fit just fine. Don't quote me on this, though, I just know there's definitely a gap if you don't include the black magnetic support.
5 years, 11 months ago
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swemoney
Expand connectivity on your Apple MacBook Pro or Air with this gray HyperDrive DUO seven-in-two USB Type-C hub. Two USB Type-C ports support Power Delivery for charging mobile devices rapidly, while the HDMI output lets you connect a UHD display. This HyperDrive DUO seven-in-two USB Type-C hub has USB Type-A ports and microSD and SD card slots for fast data transfer.
Is this Hyperdrive compatible with a (mid) 2015 macbook pro?
I'm pretty sure the 2016 MacBook Pro was the first one to move to all USB-C. To use this device, you need a MacBook that has 2 USB-C ports on the left side. If your device doesn't have USB-C this won't work. If your device has a MagSafe charger, this wouldn't be supported. USB-C only.
5 years, 11 months ago
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swemoney
Safeguard your home with this Arlo security camera system. Its 4K resolution provides maximum clarity so you don't miss a single detail, and a siren is integrated so you can fend off intruders either remotely or while at home. This Arlo security camera system is weather-resistant, so it's functional rain or shine.
Can you pair Arlo pro 2 cameras with this system as well? We have 2 arlo pro 2 cameras we would like to utilize on the new system if possible.
Yes. The Ultra camera doesn't pair with the old hub but the old cameras will pair with the new one. The upgrade process was quite simple.
7 years, 1 month ago
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swemoney
Always know what~s happening at your door with the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro. Its crystal-clear 1080p HD video and 162~ field of view give you a clear shot of your property 24/7. Two-way audio lets you hear and speak to unwanted guests (and welcomed ones too) - even when you're not home. Have the SimpliSafe App? The Video Doorbell Pro will send instant alerts whenever someone approaches. And with Smart Person Detection, it can tell the difference between people, vehicles and animals. That means you only get the alerts that matter. Plus, when backed by 24/7 professional monitoring, you~ll have experts who are ready to request emergency dispatch when you need it most. This camera is designed for all weather extremes~so you're still protected in rain and snow. (Compatible with the SimpliSafe Gen 3 security system. Requires Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and existing wired doorbell setup with mechanical chime and a transformer with 8-24 VAC, 30VA max. Not compatible with digital chimes.)
Does this doorbell allow storage to the local network instead of a cloud server?
This doorbell does not currently allow local network storage. The app functionality is quite bare bones and you actually get zero recording capability unless you upgrade to their $5/mo plan for the camera.
7 years, 6 months ago
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swemoney
Tune out the world and lose yourself in music with these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Equipped with SENSE ENGINE technology, these earbuds make it easy to adjust sound modes with a single touch, so you control what you hear. Compact and intuitive, these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones stay comfortable for hours.
How many charges does the case hold?
Two. The buds, alone, will work for ~3 hours. If you include the case, you get 9 hours. So the case will give the buds 2 full charges.
8 years, 7 months ago
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swemoney
With no wires in the way, Bose SoundSport Wireless Sports Earbuds keep you moving with powerful audio. Perfect for exercise and running with a sweat and weather resistant design and StayHear+ tips designed for comfort and stability. The Tile app makes your headphones easy to find if they ever go missing.
Are there any other means to charge these earphones than the advertised charging case?
The case that comes with these headphones is just for storage. I do leave my headphones inside the case while I'm charging them, but it's just a standard micro USB cable that plugs in to one of the earbuds to charge.
10 years ago
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swemoney