Oppo's Reno15 series currently includes three smartphones - Reno15, Reno15 Pro, and Reno15c. There have been rumors about the Reno15 Pro Max, and now we are hearing about the Reno15 Pro Mini, which is tipped to launch in India this month or in January.
The source also claims that the Reno15 Pro Mini will be powered by the Dimensity 8450 SoC and pack a 6.32" 120Hz flat OLED display with 1.5K resolution.
Oppo Reno15 Pro
The Reno15 Pro Mini will be IP69-rated and support 80W wired charging. It will also support wireless charging, but we don't know how fast it will be.
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The Huawei Mate X7 is now an international phone. It's available in White, Black, and this lovely Nebula Red color. You get the one configuration, but it's a solid 16/512GB. The price is €2,099, a bit more than similar phones like the Honor Magic V5 (€1,599).
For the price, you get a solid retail experience. You get a USB-A to USB-C cable, a 66W charger, and a case with a detachable kickstand. The Nebula Red model we have here has a vegan leather finish, just like the Black model. The Brokade White model's rear panel has a woven brocade finish, essentially a textured layer made up of...
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The MSI Pro MP165 E6 is a budget portable monitor that fits the bill if you need a simple display to extend or add to your current setup.
I found it slim and lightweight, and a good way to get a bit more screen real estate without breaking the bank. The USB-C connection means you can hook it up to plenty of other devices, from laptops to games consoles.
While the specs aren't dazzling, the price certainly catches the eye, making it one of the best portable monitors for business travel.
I'm also seeing it available from other retailers, too, for around the same price. There aren't many sub-$100 portable monitors worth your money, but this is one of them.
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MSI Pro MP165 E6: Unboxing and First Impressions
The MSI Pro MP165 E6 shows off its lightweight frame right out of the box. Something was missing when I was opening everything up because the entire package was so light. The packaging was minimal, with only a USB-C and HDMI cable and a protective sleeve in the box —no frills, just the basics. I appreciate that MSI chose a sleeve rather than a case/folio. It comes off easily, allowing me to plug in the monitor and set it up semi-permanently without needing to store the cover.
I have tested many portable monitors and found a wide range in quality, usability, and functionality. The MSI Pro MP165 E6 sits beautifully in the budget category, offering good value for a great price. It ticks most of the boxes in terms of functionality without knocking it out of the park in quality, but that is where the budget-friendly nature comes into play. But, more on that later.
MSI Pro MP165 E6: Design & Build Quality
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Specs
Panel: 15.6-inch IPS (16:9) Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (FHD) Brightness: ≈ 250 nits Ports: USB-C (power + display), HDMI Mounting: 75 mm VESA, ¼-inch tripod mount Dimensions: 362.26 × 233.84 × 18.8 mm Weight: 0.78 kg / 1.72 lb
Picture the top half of a budget laptop, no keyboard, just the display. Now you've pictured the MSI Pro MP165 E6. It's a simple display, with simple inputs: no battery, no heft, no fuss.
MSI did choose to add some innovative features, even for a budget item, such as VESA mounting screws, a stand, and 90-degree cables in the box. These are all really little, simple things that go the extra mile.
Even though this panel could be used for an abundance of different use cases, MSI positioned the ports at the bottom edge of the display, making them super accessible, while still allowing you to tuck cables away if and when necessary.
MSI Pro MP165 E6: In use
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Given this display's nature, I have many uses for it in the professional world. I've used this in my IT professional world as a display for some desktops I was working on, so I could keep them in my tech area without needing to remote in or connect a larger display. I have also used this display to set up an Apple TV and to check a camera's output.
The monitor was used quite a bit on a VESA-mountable stand for a camera playback feature, and then moved to a custom upright piano casing. This monitor still lives in that upright piano casing, serving as a display for a Mac mini plugged in and running all the tracks for a Music Director rig. This display was great for that, as it's quickly deployable, lightweight, only needs a USB-C port, and offers standard 1080p resolution, making it larger than 4K and easier to see.
For those who are not in the niche music industry, this panel is great to throw in your backpack and take with you to board meetings to display content to those across the table from you, for productive work in a co-working space or coffee shop, or even for photographers who need a reference display to make sure their camera shot is lined up.
The USB-C connectivity makes this display super accessible to most devices made in the last few years, and if that doesn't work, there is always an HDMI too. In my testing, I found no issues between macOS and Windows, nor did I encounter any problems with Chromebooks, Apple TVs, or Nintendo Switches.
While this is a fantastic display for the price, it is in no way a tremendous display panel. It's standard 1080p, it's got mediocre brightness, and the speakers that should have just been skipped.
But, if you are looking for something to get you into portable monitors, or if you want a backup, or if you just need a basic panel to display some information, and you don't care if it's the best quality, you should check out this display, but for those who need something a bit higher-tier, check out my guide to the best portable monitors.
MSI Pro MP165 E6: Final verdict
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The MSI Pro MP165 is a solid choice if you're looking to get into the world of portable monitors and don't have any specs in mind. It's a great entry point into this world, and it won't hurt the budget too badly, coming in under $100.
If you're in the market for a portable monitor, I'd recommend starting out with this one and see how you like having that second screen before you go off and spend absurd amounts of money on the more expensive ones.
The Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen are some stunners. These walnut-cupped beauties are an upgrade not just on their predecessors, but also on any bona fide entry-level listening headphones in your roster.
Improved earcup and baffle design adds up to better bass control, giving these headphones a controlled oomph above and beyond most closed-backs. High end is crisp without being sharp, and voices sit gloriously in the top end with all the air and throat you could ever want. The 2nd Gens handle most sources admirably, but shine especially bright with vinyl.
A sometimes-obvious scooped middle and a tendency to distort slightly at high volumes – a function of the low impedance, which allows them to work with just about any audio source – leads me, unfortunately, to conclude that they look better than they sound. But that doesn’t mean that they don’t sound good. They sound great. They just look phenomenal.
With the amount of effort that Meze puts into what is, effectively, their step-up set of over-ear headphones, it’s clear that this is a matter of passion as opposed to sheer profit. The design principles on display here are so listener-focused that it’s hard not to be charmed by them, even if basic things such as a tuning-fork headband can sometimes interfere with that listener experience.
In the following paragraphs, I get a bit nitpicky about these things – but it's only because I’m working back from a position of absolutely loving them. And there’s a lot to love about them. Between their excellent build quality, user-friendly part replaceability and a versatility of sound difficult to find in some less-expensive listening options, these close-backs are a great prospect and are among the best wired headphones on the market.
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Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: Price & release date
Released October 29, 2025
Priced $349 / £319 / AU$649
As the name implies, the 99 Classics 2nd Gen are a redux of Meze’s timeless 99 Classics over-ear headphones. Ten years on from the latter's launch, the 2nd Gens arrive on the scene, with a broad smattering of listener-forward tweaks that build on the enormous goodwill already fostered by this particular line of cans.
Hearteningly, the 99 Classics 2nd Gen are on the cheaper end of Meze’s price spectrum, too, at $349 / £319 / AU$649 – bringing some exceedingly tasteful design (both in sound and aesthetics) in below the brand's mid-range 105 Silvas I reviewed so favourably back in October.
This might be a little on the rich side for wired headphones more generally, unless you’re already of a mind to buy some more audiophilically focused big-budget fare. Even so and for what you’re getting, the Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen are a compelling prospect indeed. Let’s find out if they’re a compelling purchase, too!
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Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: Specs
Type
Wired over-ear, closed-back
Drivers
40mm dynamic
Weight
290g
Connectivity
Dual 3.5mm TS output
Frequency response
15Hz - 25kHz
Impedance
16 ohms
Extras
Dual-TS to 3.5mm TRS cable; 3.5mm-to-6.35mm TRS adapter; USB-C DAC/AMP dongle; carry case
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Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: Features
Wired over-ears, dual 3.5mm TS inputs
16 ohm input impedance
Mini tweaks for improved balance and performance
The Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen, much like the first-gen model, are a set of wired headphones with little in the way of modern jiggery-pokery. There’s a lot of familiar stuff here, from the closed-back design to that fabled aesthetic thrust. But, as a serious 2nd Gen update, there’s been some serious performance-improving changes.
One of their more obvious improvements is the provision of bigger earcups, for better low-end control. This is part of a general movement towards a more balanced overall frequency response, something also aided by the addition of a new bass port in each ear cup. Within each earcup, small, iterative changes to shape and construction have made for a wider soundstage, too.
The newly ultra-low 16 ohm impedance of the drivers (down from 32 ohms in the OGs) encourages you to use these with ultra-modern listening devices, like laptop or smartphone outputs, as opposed to hi-fi amps and mixers. Depending on who you ask, this is a genius leveler of a move, enabling these headphones to sing wherever you put them – for me, it’s a bit of a shame, simply for the distortion potential at louder volumes.
The hard-ish case in which these headphones are delivered is trustworthy enough, with a water-resistant inverted zip and some comforting phone-protecting rigidity. Within this case is another, smaller, case – a soft, cylindrical affair, into which the 99 Classics 2nd Gens’ cable and gubbins safely nestle. Whether you trust yourself to take these out on the daily commute is another thing entirely, of course.
Speaking of gubbins, the 99 Classics 2nd Gen come not just with the requisite wiring, but nice requisite wiring in the form of a hefty, braided dual-core cable. There’s also a 3.5mm-6.35mm jack adapter for mating with phone-plug-toting home hi-fi stuffs, and a new USB-C DAC/AMP dongle, so you plug into smarter, non-jack-plug-toting stuffs (i.e.: your phone, tablet or analog-challenged new computer).
Features score: 4.5/5
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Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: Sound quality
Phenomenal low end; butter-smooth highs
Balancing act of volume, soundstage and saturation
Excellent passive sound isolation
Meze knows exactly what it’s doing with the low end in the 99 Classics 2nd Gen, working with the boomy confines of the closed cup to create some seriously controlled wub. Domenique Dumont’s Amants ennemis is a bulging burlap of bass, helped along by the ported earcups in its delivery of blubbering synth-bass and chicken-picky guitars.
Snapped Ankles’ Smart World, too, is an abrasive, dancy delight, with deep thrumming bass, urgent live drumming and Numan-esque clarion-call vocals, the latter of which do a phenomenal job of illustrating the 2nd Gen’s prowess with upper-mid ranges. I’ll take this opportunity to mention USB-C DAC/amp dongle with which the 2nd Gen ships, too – which is transparent enough to my ears that I noticed no appreciable difference in sound when trying these same songs again.
I did start to notice a vague, middish hollowness in these headphones, that threatened to rob guitarry songs like Queens of the Stone Age’s Everybody Knows That You’re Insane, and Foo Fighters’ Good Grief (forgive me, Father, for I think the Foos’ first album is Actually A Bit Underrated Really) of some key propulsive energy.
Fortunately, this lack seems limited to the rocky stuff, and that at the lower-volume end of listening. The same can also be said of the somewhat-narrow soundstage these headphones possess, which can feel corridor-like in the face of usually-quite-expansive tracks like Amant ennemis. The solution to both is simply to have a little less fear, and whack them up a bit more. Unfortunately, doing this sometimes crowds the soundstage, and can even result in a little distortion thanks to the low impedance of the drivers. It’s a balancing act.
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That balancing act, along with the scooped mids, seem a little less obvious when moving over to vinyl, which, as a source, seems a little smoother on the way in. My copy of Alabaster DePlume’s GOLD is an undisputed delight – any sense of ‘lack’ gone altogether, replaced with fulfillingly dense wellsprings of bassy voices, plucked double-basses, throaty saxophones and more besides.
A Gente Acaba (Vento Em Rosa) soars in profound and fulsome brilliance; The World Is Mine is a Nick-Cave-y, almost Tom-Waits-y exploration of staccato instrumentation and monotone spoken word, syncopated snare rimshots. Turning things up, I encountered some unfortunate oversaturation of voices in The Sound of My Feet on This Earth…, a sad reminder of the balancing act in play.
Generally, the 99 Classics 2nd Gen respond well to vinyl records – even the rocky stuff, to an extent. Land of Talk’s Applause Cheer Boo Hiss is a brighter record than anything QOTSA have made, and scrappy to boot, but still a thrilling joy in these headphones. This is a function of some sharp transients, smooth tissy high end and that excellent vocal-forward representation.
I usually focus on the performance of the audio thingies I review from a technical perspective. Sometimes, though, there’s an experiential aspect that muscles its way in. Here, it’s the headbands, which – fetchingly minimal as they are – are quite resonant by nature. Their tuning-fork tendencies mean the slightest of bumps, rubs, taps, or head-nods can set them off. The ringing can even be triggered by light handling of the wires close to where they connect with your earcups.
Thankfully, this ringing doesn’t usually interfere with your listening, provided you’re listening at a moderate volume; still, major moves or cable-rubbings in motion can bring some unwanted “plunk” into your private wig-out sesh.
To make something of a ‘compliment cracker’ out of my experiential experience, so to speak, I will say that the passive isolation provided by the 2ndGens is outstanding; even if sound isn’t outright canceled, the sound mitigation and separation on display here are massive. When something’s playing even slightly cranked, it’s easy to forget where you are.
Sound quality score: 4/5
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Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: Design
Beautiful walnut earcups
Pleasingly minimal design
And everything’s replaceable!
The first-edition Meze Audio 99 Classics were an unusually stunning prospect at launch: a gleaming lighthouse of wood and brass in an unforgiving ocean of bleak gunmetal and bleaker lightweight plastics. When a pair of decently affordable, excellent-sounding over-ears wear walnut earcups with the fullest sincerity, you know you’re looking at something special.
Thankfully, the 2nd Gen 99 Classics have done little to mess with this magic 10 years on. Instead, there’s technically even more of it. The bigger earcup designs, engineered for better low-end control, also mean a greater surface area of delicious (and unavoidably unique) walnut on the exterior, against which the electroplated zinc hardware is set off wonderfully.
As far as comfort goes, though, I have no notes. The self-adjusting headband is a delight here just as it is on Meze's 105 AER, with the newly capacious ear cushions an excellent fit for most ears. Wearing these is like receiving a lightly firm hug, and one you’re happy to receive for hours at a time.
With respect to setting up and using the 99 Classics 2nd Gens, the TS connection points on each earcup are firm enough that I nearly started second-guessing the amount of pressure I was applying to the connectors, before that reassuring ‘click’ told me everything was going to be ok. That is to say, the wired connection is firm enough you’ll never need worry about accidental yankage. The 99 Classics Gen 2 have got you. They’ve got you. It’s alright now. Shhhh, it’s ok.
To revisit my aforementioned experiential gripe, the needlessly ringy headband is a real shame, and something Meze did have an opportunity to fix here. The solution for the user – not banging your head against anything, where possible – is a simple one, but a little inconvenient for, even inconsistent with, out-and-about wear. Especially when the solution for Meze – put some kind of dampener on each band – is even simpler.
More widely with respect to design, though, and to its great credit, Meze’s done something rare – at least, rare in that ocean of bleak gunmetal and bleaker lightweight plastics. The 99 Classics 2ndGen’s construction is such that parts are easily replaceable, allowing you to keep your headphones keen for as long as you are keen to keep them.
Design score: 4.5/5
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Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: Value
Great value for great design...
…though a shame about the resonant headband
A truly versatile step-up set of listening headphones
So, should you get them? My vote: yes. Despite being closer to the budget end of the price spectrum, the 99 Classics 2nd Gen’s $349 / £319 / AU$649 is a fair bit to put away for headphones. But it gets you some of the most versatile wired headphones on the market.
This is because a great deal of versatile wired headphones end up compromizing quite significantly on something related to build quality, sound fidelity or comfort – and, to my mind, the Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen don’t really compromize all that much on any of these.
There are arguments to be made against that low impedance, and the resulting distortion you can experience when listening at particularly loud volumes, but they’re small against the 2nd Gen’s supreme on-ear comfort, incredible low-end control and general genre versatility. Added versatility from the nicely included USB-C dongle is highly welcomed, as is the better-than-average case design.
Whether all this literally adds up to a good deal for you is something only you can decide. But altogether, and off the back of both the incredible design and design journey made by the 99 Classics, it’s fair to say these are intrinsically worthwhile cans.
Value score: 4.5/5
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Should I buy the Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen?
Section
Notes
Score
Features
Hefty wires and new USB-C dongle for better connectivity among listener-friendly updates
4.5/5
Sound quality
Stunning bass with excellent control; mechanical ring when headband gets dinged is a shame
4/5
Design
Extremely pleasing to look at, and designed so parts can be replaced with extreme ease
4.5/5
Value
Well-built, with unique wood earcups, great versatility and broad sound profile, they're a great prospect for the price
4.5/5
Buy them if...
You’re a sucker for visual stunners It’s hard to say anything against the Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen's aesthetic value, because in my opinion there’s nothing to say against the aesthetic value of the Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen. Look at ‘em!
You listen widely Low impedance and great all-round sound profile make these a pair of listening headphones that’ll work with practically anything.
Don't buy them if...
You’re a Bluetooth-only household They’re wired, duh. You could get a dongle, but maybe you want a decent pair of wireless headphones instead, eh?
You want to get the most from your well-curated hi-fi rig Lovely as the 99 Classics 2nd Gen are, the 16 ohm impedance is extremely low – a boon for listening across a bunch of devices, but not so much for getting the best out of your expensive hi-fi headphone amp.
Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: Also consider
Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen
FiiO FT13
Sennheiser HD-660S2
Price
$349 / £319 / AU$649
$329 / £269 / AU$499 (approx.)
$599 / £499 / AU$949
Type
Closed-back over-ears
Closed-back over-ears
Open-back over-ears
Drivers
40mm dynamic
60mm 'W'-shaped dynamic
38mm
Weight
290g
365g
260g
Impedance
16 ohms
32 ohms
300 ohms
Connectivity
Dual 3.5mm TS output
Dual 3.5mm TS output
Dual 3.5mm TS output
Frequency response
15Hz - 25kHz
7Hz - 40kHz
8Hz – 41.5kHz
Extras
Dual TS to 3.5mm TRS cable; 3.5mm-to-6.35mm TRS adapter; USB-C DAC/amp dongle; carry case
Dual-TS Y-cable; 3.5mm TRS/4.4mm balanced/6.35mm TRS/XLR cable terminators; carry case
Dual TS to 6.35mm TRS cable; Dual TS to 4.4mm balanced cable 6.35mm-to-3.5mm TRS adapter; carry pouch
FiiO FT13 FiiO’s FT13 closed-back headphones are relatively new kids on the block, but truck in the same surprisingly cheap magnificence as the much of FiiO’s output elsewhere. Similar to the 99 Classics 2nd Gen, these are wood-cupped low-impedance affairs, but with outsized 60mm drivers and some posh cable connectivity. A great budget option. Read our FiiO FT13 review for the full story
Sennheiser HD-660S2 Though another 2nd Gen upgrade of another set of wired headphones, the Sennheiser HD-660S2 differ from the 99 Classics 2nd Gen in being high-impedance open-backed headphones. If you want something more suited to enjoying your hi-fi stack at home, this could be it. See our Sennheister HD-660S2 for the full story
How I tested the Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen
Tested for 3 weeks
Used as listening headphones at home
Predominantly tested on streaming and digital files, heard through a Universal Audio Volt 4 audio interface and a HP laptop’s USB-C port; also tested with vinyl records through a Vestax mixer
Three glorious weeks were spent putting the Meze Audio 99 Classics Gen 2 through their paces at home, as a primary set of listening headphones for work and leisure.
They spent most of their time in my attic office, delivering audio from Spotify and my digital music library via a Universal Audio Volt 4 audio interface. I gave a little time to listening through the provided USB-C DAC/amp. too, using my laptop’s USB-C port.
Lastly and for a little while, I used them on my living room vinyl setup as well – listening through an old-school Vestax PCV-275 turntable mixer.
Motorola is the official smartphone partner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11 and will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the US. To celebrate that partnership, Motorola could launch a special FIFA edition of a Razr smartphone, whose image was shared by leakster Evan Blass.
This FIFA edition Razr smartphone, pictured below, features the signature Motorola logo on its back panel, with the FIFA World Cup 2026 logo below it. The cover display has two horizontally aligned cameras in the top-left corner, joined by a flash.
We don't yet know the official marketing name or...
The UPerfect UColor O Lite is a 13.3-inch 4K OLED portable monitor with one cable power and display, a few ports for those who may need them, and the ability to be slightly modified to make a massive difference.
I’ve reviewed plenty of the best portable monitors. I have one or two tucked away in just about every single one of my workspaces. And after testing out this particular model, it's earned a place on my tech cart where I run Systems and IT.
This display is spectacular for those niche workspaces - it's touted by UPerfect as a portable monitor for MacBooks thanks to the high resolutions and and 109% DCI-P3 color coverage. And I get that.
I will say, a 13-inch screen may not be the best for your primary display at your workstation, as it’s the same size as most smaller laptops out there, but for secondary screens or those unique spots, I found the UColor O Lite fits the bill beautifully.
UPerfect UColor O Lite: Price and availability
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This monitor is usually sold for around $330 / £247 direct from UPerfect - although at the time of review, it's discounted to $280 / £209. It comes with the basic cables you need, and a little folio case that doubles as a kickstand. So, a neat all-in-package.
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UPerfect UColor O Lite: Unboxing and First Impressions
Right out of the gate, this monitor shows off its thinness and portability. It’s lightweight on purpose. Its best use case is a single USB-C to your device. Simple, easy. But there is the flexibility to run a full-size HDMI to a display, or to plug in another USB-C device in a pinch.
I paired this monitor with the Rolling Square Edge Pro - although I suspect any strong mag-lock will be suitable. This little magnetic hinge has made this monitor 10x more valuable in my arsenal. Since it’s so lightweight, these magnetic brackets can hold the portable display on the side of a standard display, hanging from a door frame, mount on the side of a metal cart, mount to the side of a laptop if you want to, or just free-stand at any angle you desire. It unlocks a whole new tier of usability.
UPerfect UColor O Lite: Design & Build Quality
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Like all good portable monitors, this one is thin and light. It feels like an iPad when you hold it, without Apple's premium build. However, it still feels like it’s a quality display.
Then, you turn it on and realize it’s actually a pretty solid display after all, putting out a good amount of brightness, brilliant colors and 4K resolution, all in a tiny little package. I test a lot of monitors, and I fully expected it to be average across the board. This panel proved me wrong.
It has enough ports to do what it needs to do, it crammed in a full-size, all-grown-up, standard HDMI, and it still managed to stay as small as it is. This is the panel that once you start looking, you’ll be able to find a dozen little ways you could use it.
UPerfect UColor O Lite: In use
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Specs
Panel: 13.3-inch 4K OLED, 3840 × 2160, 16:9 Color&contrast: 109% DCI-P3, 100,000:1 contrast, HDR support Brightness: up to ~390–500 nits (manufacturer rating) Responsetime: 1 ms Viewingangle: 178° Ports: 2 × full-featured USB-C (audio + video) 1 × mini HDMI (audio + video), 1 × USB-A OTG, 1 × 3.5 mm audio out Audio: dual 1 W stereo speakers Build: aluminum chassis, ultra-thin 3–8 mm body, narrow bezels Weight: 0.47 kg (1.03 lb) Mounting: 75 × 75 mm VESA
I've been running the UColor O Lite typically plugged into a Mac mini that I use as a server. This gives me quick access to pop in, control from my phone, and see what I am doing on a bigger screen, or to use a mouse and keyboard.
When not in use, it is mounted on the cart using the previously mentioned magnets. I can pop it off with one tug and use it with my MacBook, another Mac mini, whatever laptop I am testing at the time, or with any number of other devices I may need to test and fix. When I need a little more screen real estate for a big project at my desk, I have a mounting plate on my Dell monitor, so I pop this display over there and immediately add another display to my setup. For quick meetings where I need to showcase something, I can bring this display for whoever is in the meeting.
When I am testing a Mac mini for issues, I can plug right in; the same goes for old laptops, old servers, and Apple TVs. My creative team can even pull this display if needed as a camera output for a photo shoot, or I could use it for digital signage in a pinch. It’s the perfect little display to have on hand for so many things if you’re in that kind of work.
So, it's had a pretty thorough work-out for a portable monitor. I’ve used this display for over 100 days, and I have had absolutely zero issues with it. No qualms, no disappointments. For those who need a little display for anything, this is it.
During this 100+ day stretch, I’ve pushed this display with Mac, Windows, iPads, Cameras, Servers, AppleTV, Switch, iPhone, a PlayStation, an XBOX, and a Nex Playground system. I even used this display for a quick test to make sure that my Eufy POE NVR camera system I was installing for a client was working before tucking the brain away.
In short, if you are the kind of person who does a lot, works in tech, may use a portable display, or just have a lot of gadgets around you or in your life, then you should check out this portable monitor. Don’t just think of it as a portable monitor; think of it as a 13-inch Swiss Army Knife that can do just about anything you may need it to do.
For those who are working out of a backpack, have a lot of portable meetings, work from a coffee shop or maybe just not a dedicated office, this can add to the power of an office in a backpack
UPerfect UColor O Lite: Final verdict
(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future )
The UColor O Lite 13-inch display is a spectacular little device that can truly do just about anything you may need a display output for. It’s got a great panel, a beautiful OLED, with a wide color coverage and a high resolution (even if you don't really need 4K on a screen this small).
Beyond the great display, I really liked the hyper-portability. It's thin, light, and perfect for business travel or carrying around the office - which is how I use it. And yes, the screen may be too small for some users, but there are plenty of 15- and 16-inch portable displays out there. At the 13-inch mark, this is one of the best.
The Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 is a unique power station in my army of different options.
It's got a sleek, perhaps even beautiful style - a design that separates it from the best portable power stations I've tested. It proved reliable during my time using it, I appreciated the 1.5kWh capacity And I like the port selection here.
However, what really lets it down is the app. It's difficult to navigate, and I'm hoping that a future update will sort out the issues I experienced, because beyond that, there's a lot to like about this power station.
Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500: Price and availability
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The Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 is available for $ 1549 on their website; however, at the time of writing, it is on sale for $1199. It's also available on Amazon.com, with the base model costing $1299, but also variants bundled with solar panels or the cart.
For those who want the whole experience, make sure you pick up the portable solar panel and IQ Cart as well. While not vital, both add an extra little bit to the PowerPack 1500.
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Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500: Unboxing and First Impressions
I've unboxed a lot of power stations. This one was the first to have the box-opening stand out. In a pleasing Apple-esque fashion, the boxes open up, lifting the front panel almost like a Tesla Model X gullwing door. Once open, I can grab out the power station, cables, and documentation, lifting easily out of the front and top of the box rather than just the top.
Upon my first inspection, this unit appears to follow Apple's design language. It has rounded edges, handles that look like Apple could have designed them, a simple yet functional front screen, and functional port covers that can be popped off when helpful.
The box includes the unit, some power cables, and basic documentation. Grabbing the app, installing, and connecting was easy too. After the initial setup, I found the app pretty clunky, but more on that later.
Right off the bat, this power station looked well-equipped to handle what I may throw at it. The interface is a touchscreen, which is unique for the power stations I usually work with, which use a button-first design. Further, the port coverings, handle, and build quality make this feel like a professional-grade power station, not just something you'd bring with you on a camping trip for a few nights of phone charging.
One more nice touch is that this unit has a proximity sensor, so when you get close, a faint light comes on. Small, but it's a nice touch that adds to this unit's premium feel.
Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500: Design & Build Quality
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The IQ PowerPack 1500 is rugged, yet refined. It's built for indoor or outdoor use, and functions well in both environments, though I wouldn't want to keep this out in the rain or freezing weather. The handles are comfortable and make transporting significantly easier.
But, if you want an even easier time toting this hefty piece of kit around, Enphase has an optional cart accessory that the IQ PowerPack 1500 clips into. Sadly, there are no stacking units, but the cart is nice if you are older, have a bad back, don't want to tote it around in your hands, or enjoy an easy way to carry it.
One more thing I will mention about the design is that, in a moment of curiosity getting the better of me, the power port covers pop off super easily and pop back on just as easily. I don't know if this is a feature or just a happy accident, but if you have ports you don't want covered, popping off the rubber flip-down covers is super easy.
Lastly, for those who do plan to run the IQ PowerPack 1500 on a job site, as a battery backup, or in a place they are not going to be, the IQ PowerPack 1500 has both LTE and Wi-Fi, allowing you to stay connected even when you're away.
Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500: In use
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Specs
Ports: 4 × AC 120 V, 1 × USB-C PD 100 W, 4 × USB-A, 1 × 12v car port, 1 × 12 V DC port Weight: 55.7lbs (with packaging) Capacity: 1.5kWh Dimensions: 16.5x9.3x13.7 inches
I have had this in my arsenal of portable power solutions for 104 days now, and in that time, I have gotten several opportunities to get quite a bit out of it. I used this to run a leaf mulcher in my yard for several hours at a time, recharge my drills, test Christmas lights, charge up some review gear, and more.
For the leaf mulcher, I was able to get 5 hours of mulching without going below 50% of my battery, if I remember correctly. I placed the power station in a good central spot and then went to town, mulching as much as I could reach.
For a few months, while I was handling some installation jobs for my business, I kept the Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 in the back of my Jeep. I used it to recharge my drills, my Hoto Electric Screwdrivers, some lights I was using on the job, and I even used it to test power to some gear before installing it in a hard-to-reach area.
Using the physical unit itself is a great experience. No complaints. The UI is easy, the buttons are sleek. The touchscreen is responsive, and the whole experience makes sense.
The software side of things, on the other hand, is where my frustration kicks in. The software, in my experience is lacking considerably. It's clunky, has only one particular use in mind, not the general pro-user, and it works, but in an odd way.
While the Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 is so much more, keep in mind it can also serve as a UPS, providing reliable power to essential devices if the power goes out.
Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500: Final verdict
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All in all, the Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 is a beautiful unit that is severly hamstringed by it's software, though the software is what can be modified with a simple push update in the future. This power station has LTE, Wi-Fi, fast charging, LFP Cells and a great build, making it a spectacular pro-level option for those who need power on a job site, or somewhere that is not with them at all times.
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