Author: Dhruv Bhutani

Your friendly neighborhood techie. Currently using a Pixel 2 XL. Catch him on Twitter (@DhruvBhutani) / Facebook .

POCO F1 Hands On and First Impressions

It’s safe to say that Xiaomi can be credited for kickstarting the whole affordable flagship trend with the launch of the Mi3 way back in 2014. There’s been ample competition since then with OnePlus standing out in particular as a success story. Enter POCO, an entire new sub-brand building on the strengths of Xiaomi. The POCO F1 is the first phone under this brand and like its namesake race, this is one screaming fast phone. We’ve spent a bit of time with it and here’s what we think.  Continue reading “POCO F1 Hands On and First Impressions”

Nokia 5.1 Plus Hands On Impressions

Alongside the Nokia 6.1 Plus, which we reviewed yesterday, the company also introduced the Nokia 5.1 Plus. A device that builds on the same principles as the more premium phones but distills it down to a lower price point. We spent a bit of time with it at the launch, here’s what we think about the Nokia 5.1 Plus.  Continue reading “Nokia 5.1 Plus Hands On Impressions”

Amazon Echo Spot Review

Home automation and smart assistants are a burgeoning category of products that not everyone will find value in. There’s no denying that they work better in concert with existing connected devices. How much utility you get out of them completely depends on how much of your life lies on the internet and the kind of investments you’ve made in building out a smart home.  Continue reading “Amazon Echo Spot Review”

Nokia 6.1 Plus Review

For a company as young as HMD Global, they’ve sure have come a long way. Be it the lineup itself or the pace at which the products have improved. We found the Nokia 8 Sirocco and the 7 Plus both to be rather excellent products with a focus on build quality, design and stock Android of course. With the Nokia 6.1 Plus, we’re noticing the same level of refinement at an even more affordable price point. Follow along as we check out the Nokia 6.1 Plus in our full review. Continue reading “Nokia 6.1 Plus Review”

X-Mini Nano-X Review : Ultraportable Powerhouse

Singapore based X-Mini is known for their range of small sized Bluetooth speakers that somehow manage to sound way louder than their size would convey. When the company reached out to us to check out the X-Mini Nano X, we were obviously very excited. Follow along for our review.  Continue reading “X-Mini Nano-X Review : Ultraportable Powerhouse”

UE Wonderboom Review

Ultimate Ears or UE, as it is popularly known, as has carved a niche for itself as makers of high quality Bluetooth speakers that combine waterproofing with funky designs and a pretty good price too. The high end audio heritage really shows through in the products and the entire Ultimate Ears series is very highly regarded as being some of the best around. The UE Wonderboom is the latest release from the company, and we decided to put it through its paces. Follow along for our review.  Continue reading “UE Wonderboom Review”

RHA MA750 Wireless Headphones Review

RHA, the Scottish headphone manufacturer, has a stellar reputation of making high quality earphones that look good, sound good and have generous warranty policies to boot. The RHA MA750 is well regarded as a high quality IEM that punches above its weight. RHA introduced a wireless version of the MA750 a while back, suitably called the RHA MA750 Wireless, follow along for our full review. Continue reading “RHA MA750 Wireless Headphones Review”

boAt Rockerz 275 Wireless Neckband Headphones Review

As wireless audio gets more affordable, boAt too is getting into the game with the launch of the Rockerz 275. The headphones claim to deliver good battery life, great audio and IPX5 protection so that you can use these for sports as well. We’ve reviewed a number of boAt audio products in the past and have found them to be consistent performers. Will the boAt Rockerz 275  be competitive against the packed budget bluetooth headset market? Let’s find out.  Continue reading “boAt Rockerz 275 Wireless Neckband Headphones Review”

Honor Play Hands On Impressions

There’s no denying that Honor is making an aggressive play for a share of the Indian smartphone market. With a steady spate of launches, there’s now an Honor phone at almost every price point. Enter the Honor Play, a solid device that brings high end specifications at a very affordable price point. Here’s our first impressions.  Continue reading “Honor Play Hands On Impressions”

Sony WF-SP700N Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Sports Headphones Review

Earlier this year, we reviewed the WF-1000X, Sony’s first foray into truly wireless audio. A premium headset with a focus on audio quality and design, we found it to be an acceptable first generation offering. The all new Sony WF-SP700N on the other hand is quite a different product. Sony claims that this is the first truly wireless product that is both splash proof and offers active cancellation. Does it fare any better than competing headsets? Lets find out. Continue reading “Sony WF-SP700N Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Sports Headphones Review”

Honor 9N Review : Excellence in Design

Following on the success of the Honor 9 Lite, the 9N is the latest mid range smartphone from Honor. Not aimed as a replacement for the 9 Lite but rather as an option for someone looking for a more fashionable smartphone. The Honor 9N brings a notch to maximise screen real estate, a tried and tested chipset and a camera that can take on the competition head on. Follow along for our review of the all new Honor 9N.  Continue reading “Honor 9N Review : Excellence in Design”

Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Honor 9N

Honor hasn’t really hidden away the fact that there’s a new device on the horizon. To be called the Honor 9N, we got a chance to take a sneak peak at the phone. Here’s a quick gallery of the smartphone ahead of the launch on the 24th.  Continue reading “Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Honor 9N”

Infinix Hot 6 Pro Review

Over the last year, Infinix has managed to carve out a niche for itself. With well-balanced devices that offer large displays and good battery life, they’ve managed to stand out against the competition. The Infinix Hot 6 Pro is yet another smartphone that brings some key features like a large display and big battery at an affordable price point. Neither of these are new features in a very crowded market so let’s take a closer look at how the phone performs. Continue reading “Infinix Hot 6 Pro Review”

ASUS Zenfone 5Z Review

The affordable flagship segment has essentially been dominated by OnePlus over the last few years. Despite strong attempts by Xiaomi and Honor, there hasn’t been a breakthrough success that could really put a dent in OnePlus’ march. With the Zenfone 5Z though, ASUS has a formidable competitor that gets almost everything right on paper and is priced exceptionally well. Does real world use live up to the promises though? Let’s find out.  Continue reading “ASUS Zenfone 5Z Review”