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Creative Aurvana Ace 2 Review: Exploring the Sonic Advancements of xMEMS Solid-State Drivers
The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 wireless earbuds are making waves with their innovative use of xMEMS solid-state drivers, promising an enhanced audio experience. This review delves into their design, features, and performance, providing a detailed analysis.
Design
The Aurvana Ace 2 boasts a distinctive stem-shaped design with silicone in-ear tips, a dark-tinted look and copper accents. The compact and fingerprint-resistant charging case adds to the overall appeal. Weighing just 4.7 grams each, the earbuds offer a secure fit and comfort, even during extended use.
Features and Companion App: A standout feature of the Aurvana Ace 2 is the integration of xMEMS Cowell tweeters, replacing traditional drivers. These solid-state micro speakers promise exceptional clarity in high notes. The accompanying companion app allows users to customize touch controls, adjust the sound equalizer, and benefit from multipoint pairing for seamless connectivity across devices.
Performance and Sound Quality: Testing the Aurvana Ace 2 across various devices, the earbuds deliver detailed and fluid audio across different frequencies. The xMEMS tweeters exhibit impressive speed in delivering notes, particularly noticeable in rock, metal, and electronic music. Vocals are well-detailed, and the mids and highs showcase Creative’s tuning expertise. While the bass may lack some punch, the overall sound quality is commendable, with noticeable improvements using aptX Lossless codec.
Noise-Canceling and Call Quality
The Aurvana Ace 2 introduces adaptive hybrid noise-canceling, adjusting sound leakage based on surroundings. With six microphones and Qualcomm clear voice capture, the earbuds excel at delivering clear call audio, even in noisy environments. However, noise-canceling effectiveness may not match competitors in bustling surroundings.
Battery Life
Promising up to 6 hours of battery life (24 hours with the charging case), the Aurvana Ace 2 offers convenient features like the ability to power off individual earbuds for extended use. Quick charging capabilities provide an hour of listening with just a 10-minute charge, adding to the user-friendly asp
In Summary
With an appealing design, advanced xMEMS drivers, and a reasonable price tag, the Creative Aurvana Ace 2 stands out in the wireless earbud market. While bass enthusiasts might find room for improvement, the overall audio fidelity, design, and feature set make these earbuds a compelling option for those seeking a balance of performance and affordability.
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iQOO Z9s Pro Specifications
Design and Build
Dimensions:
Luxe Marble: 163.72 x 75.00 x 7.49 mm
Flamboyant Orange: 163.72 x 75.00 x 7.99 mm
Weight:
Luxe Marble: 185 g
Flamboyant Orange: 190 g
Back Material: Vegan Leather (Flamboyant Orange)
Colors Available: Luxe Marble, Flamboyant Orange
Build: Glass front, plastic frame, glass back (Luxe Marble), or vegan leather back (Flamboyant Orange)
SIM Type: Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Display
Type: AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+
Size: 6.77 inches (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 2392 x 1080 pixels (~388 ppi density)
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Brightness: 4500 nits (peak)
Protection: Schott Xensation glass
Touch Screen: Capacitive multi-touch
Performance
Chipset: Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715, 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU: Adreno 720
Operating System: Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 (Up to 2 major Android upgrades)
Memory and Storage
RAM Options: 8GB, 12GB LPDDR5
Internal Storage Options: 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 (non-expandable)
Battery
Capacity: 5500 mAh (typical) / 5390 mAh (minimum)
Type: Li-Ion, non-removable
Charging: 80W wired fast charging (50% in 21 minutes), 7.5W reverse wired charging
Camera System
Rear Cameras:
Main: 50 MP Sony IMX883, f/1.79, OIS
Ultra Wide: 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ field of view
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front Camera:
Single: 16 MP, f/2.45
Video Recording: 1080p@30fps
Photography Modes:
Rear: Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Ultra HD Document, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Dual-view, Live Photo
Front: Photo, Portrait, Video, Dual-view, Live Photo
Connectivity
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Network Support
2G GSM: 850/900/1800 MHz
3G WCDMA: B1/B5/B8
4G LTE (FDD): B1/B3/B5/B8/B28B
4G LTE (TDD): B38/B40/B41
5G: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78
Sensors
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor: Optical
Accelerometer: Yes
Gyroscope: Yes
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Ambient Light Sensor: Yes
E-Compass: Yes
Audio
Speakers: Stereo speakers
Audio Jack: No 3.5mm jack (USB Type-C audio)
Additional Information
Build Quality: IP54 rating for dust and water resistance
Country of Origin: India
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Infinix Zero 40 5G Specifications
Design and Build
Dimensions: 164.31 x 74.47 x 7.9 mm
Colors: Rock Black, Moving Titanium, Violet Garden
Build: Curved-edge design with Gorilla Glass 5 protection (front and back)
Water and Dust Resistance: IP54 (Splash and Dust resistant)
Display
Type: Curved AMOLED, 1B colors
Size: 6.78 inches
Resolution: 1080 x 2436 pixels, (~388 ppi density)
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Brightness: 1300 nits (peak)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra (6 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Mali-G610 MC6
RAM: 12GB LPDDR5 + 12GB virtual RAM
Internal Storage: 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1
Expandable Storage: No
Operating System: Android 14, XOS 14.5
Camera
Rear Camera:
Primary Sensor: 108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), OIS
Secondary Sensor: 50 MP, f/2.0, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Tertiary Sensor: 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features: Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, GoPro mode
Video Recording: 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120fps
Front Camera:
Sensor: 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording: 4K@60fps
Battery
Capacity: 5000mAh
Type: Li-Po, non-removable
Charging:
Wired: 45W fast charging
Wireless: 20W wireless charging
Reverse Wireless Charging: 10W
Connectivity
Network: 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E, dual-band
Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC: Yes
Infrared Port: Yes
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Audio Jack: No
Other Features: JBL-tuned stereo speakers
Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor: In-display, optical
Other Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
Additional Features
Software Features:
- GoPro Mode with Quik App integration
- XOS features like Smart Panel, Peek Proof, and more
IR Blaster: Yes
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Infinix XPAD Specifications
Design
Dimensions: 257.0 x 168.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight: 496 g
Display
Size: 11.0-inch FHD+ Bright Display
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 83%
Type: IPS In-Cell LCD
Peak Brightness: 440 Cd/m²
Refresh Rate: 60Hz & 90Hz
Touch Sampling Rate: 120Hz & 180Hz
Contrast Ratio: 1500 (Typ)
PWM Frequency: 10KHz
Other Features: NTSC: 68% Min, 72% Typ
Platform
Processor: MediaTek Helio G99
CPU: Octa-core, Up to 2.2 GHz
GPU: ARM G57 MC2
Process: 6nm
Memory
RAM: 8GB + 8GB
Storage: 256GB
Expandable Storage: Up to 1TB via microSD
Operating System
OS: Powered by Android™ 14 with XOS 14
Camera
Rear Camera: 8MP (smartsens SC820CS.1/2.0 SENSOR, 4P lens, AF)
Aperture: 2.0±5%
Flash: Quad Rear Flash
Video Recording: 2k 30fps/1080p 30fps/720p 30fps
Front Camera: 8MP (FF)
Flash: Dual Front Flash
Battery
Capacity: 7000mAh
Charging: 18W
Connectivity
Network: 4G LTE (LTE variant only)
Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
Bluetooth: 5.2
USB: Type-C with OTG
Audio
Speakers: 4-Speakers Stereo Sound System with Dolby ATMOS
Audio Jack: 3.5mm
Sensors & Tools
- Face Unlock
- G-Sensor
- E-Compass
- Gyroscope (by software)
- Light Sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- No Fingerprint Sensor
- No Motor
- No SAR Sensor
Colors
- Gray
- Blue
- Gold
Additional Features
Voice Assistant: Folax Voice Assistant with ChatGPT
Multi-Device Collaboration
Pricing and Availability
4GB RAM + 128GB Storage (Wi-Fi only): $132 (approximately ₦251,800)
8GB RAM + 256GB Storage (Wi-Fi + LTE): $149 (approximately ₦283,800)
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