Test Reviews
Doogee s58 Pro test / review
Published on: 26-10-2020 / Modified: 07-10-2022
When I started testing phones on my blog, Xiaomi was still a somewhat exotic brand for most Europeans. This is no longer the case today and I wanted to test a brand that I had never tested before.
There are many Chinese brands that are still unknown in Europe and many of them will still be unknown in 3 years time, some will even have disappeared from the landscape. I chose Doogee because this brand has been around for 7 years and is growing every year.
There is something funny about the Doogee brand, if I had a dog, I could call it Doogee but the name is curious for a smartphone brand. Doogee mainly makes phones that are known to be unbreakable and are aimed at professionals (e.g. construction site workers) or outdoor sports enthusiasts who don't want to break their phone at the first shock. The brand may have a funny side, but that's not the case with phones!
I recently tested another such phone, the Ulefone Armor 7, the Doogee is much cheaper but addresses the same segment.
Manufacturer web site:https://www.doogee.cc/Site where I have bought the Doogee S58 Pro:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vGDYFr8wp6Structure of my tests
I test the phones according to a pre-established structure (see below) to provide you with as much information as possible. Unfortunately, this takes a long time. Some tests like network performance tests take several days and for photo tests I sometimes have to wait until the weather is suitable to take pictures in good conditions. I am therefore obliged to publish the tests step by step, so I invite you to come back if the test is not complete at the time of your visit.
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Timeline
14/10/2020 : I bought the Doogee s58 Pro on
Banggood for 110€.
26/10/2020: I have received the Doogee s58 Pro, so I can start the test.
Why this phone?
I bought my first unbreakable phone a few months ago, I had bought the Ulefone Armor 7. I bought this phone out of curiosity and thinking that my test would only be of interest to people who need a solid phone for their work. I was quite surprised by the success of the phone and also by the public interested in this kind of phone. I hadn't imagined that sportsmen and women would be interested in this kind of phone, but it is indeed the case.
So I decided to test another phone of the same kind with a much more affordable price.
Unpacking
The Doogee's box has a special shape, I was not expecting a box like this at all. The Ulefone was packed in an industrial design box and in a format similar to other brands. The Doogee comes in a flat box that does not look like an industrial phone.
The contents of the box are well spaced out and include the phone, user manual, charger, USB C cable, USB to Jack connector and a small plastic scraper for cleaning the phone. This is an original accessory but it gives a fairly clear indication of the expected use of the phone.
First configuration
Setting up the Doogee s58 Pro follows the same steps as most Android phones with connecting to the network, updating the phone and recovering data from your old phone.
This procedure is minimal as Doogee is one of those manufacturers that do not impose any applications on you. Doogee does not install unwanted applications, I know that some visitors value this, so I'd rather say so.
Finish
The design of the Doogee s58 pro made me smile a little when I first picked it up. I'm sure that other manufacturers invest millions of Euros in the design of their phones, this is probably not the case with this Doogee and it is a perfect choice.
The Doogoo s58 pro is a work tool that is designed to withstand shocks rather than being a fashion item to be displayed in the evening. So the Doogee has a very industrial and rugged design but in this particular genre I think it's pretty good.
The front surface of the phone is quite large but the screen is actually quite small, it is one of the smallest screens I have ever had the opportunity to test, it measures less than 6 inches diagonally with a 61% occupancy rate. The screen is well protected by reinforced edges and I was surprised by the strength of the lighting which is really overwhelming for a phone of this size. The screen of the Ulefone Armor 7 is much less bright.
The sides follow the same line as the rest of the phone, they are reinforced with metal elements, the keys are also metal. There are the usual start and volume buttons on the right and on the left the red button is a customizable button. It is possible to associate a function or application to it for faster access.
The top and bottom of the phone are wrapped in a semi-rigid material to absorb shocks, the USB type C port is even completely covered by a cover.
The back of the phone is also well protected, the photo module is completely integrated in the back of the phone and protected by a resistant glass. I hope that this glass will not distort the colours of the photos as on the Ulefone Armor 7.
The loudspeaker is also located in the back, this is an unusual positioning, it will probably require some adaptation as the sound will come out of the back of the phone.
All in all I can't consider the Doogee s58 pro to be well finished but that's not the point anyway. In the industrial genre I think it's quite good.
Specifications
The information below comes from the Device Info HW application. The application provides detailed technical information about the tested phone.The Doogee S58 Pro doesn't have a technical specification that makes you dream, but at this price and for this kind of phone, it doesn't really pose a problem.
What I noticed:
- the screen has a resolution of 720p
- it uses a Mediatek processor which often results in better GPS performance
CPU / GPU Performance
The Doogee S58 Pro uses a Mediatek Helio P22 processor, which is an entry-level processor that does not offer extraordinary performance. The closest phone to this configuration that I have been able to test is the Huawei Y6 2019. This phone was appallingly slow but this is not the case with the Doogee which is much smoother in use.
For the graphics part, the Doogee is equipped with a PowerVR GE8320 graphics processor and here again this processor is not designed to offer a big performance. This is not the purpose of this kind of phone anyway, so it should not affect the use of the phone.
Benchmark Antutu/3DMark
As I wrote in the previous paragraph, the Doogee S58 Pro is not a performance bully but this phone was not designed for a performance seeking audience. So an Antutu performance test doesn't make much sense but there are still some interesting elements.
I got an overall score of 92084 points, that's not much and it was predictable. On the other hand the CPU performance is better than the Huawei Y6 which has a similar configuration and the memory score is not very far from the Samsung Galaxy A21s. These elements probably explain why the Doogee is not appallingly slow in use.
The Doogee uses a sleek version of Android, which may also explain why it is fluid in use as an overlayer could have penalized it.
GamingTo test the performance in game, I download the mobile PUBG game and evaluate the in-game experience, graphics level and depth of vision. This game is quite demanding and should help you evaluating the performance of a phone.
I tested PUBG Mobile on the Doogee S58 Pro as I do with all other phones. The game works without any problem but you have to make some concessions on the experience like accepting jerky movements or evolving in a poor graphic environment. The textures are not very nice but with this level of performance, it is not possible to do better.
Network performance
After testing the wifi and finding that the signal was below average, I was worried that the same could happen with the 4G signal. Fortunately, this is not the case. I took just over 800 measurements and I got an average signal of -96.22 dBm, which is a little above average.
The signal was fairly stable over all the measurements as it never went below -98 dBm and the best signal I got was -95 dBm.
Signal 4G (before december 2020)The ability to pick up the network correctly is an essential element for a phone but it is only very rarely measured. To measure a phone's ability to pick up the network, I perform a large number of measurements on the same cells to be able to compare phones under similar conditions. The signal is measured in dBm, a value of -90dBm indicates a worse signal than -70dBm. These measurements are therefore taken under real conditions and not in a laboratory, they are not scientific but give a good indication of performance.
Signal 4G (from December 2020)I decided to change the methodology for measuring the network because I noticed that the configuration of the mobile network changes over time. This makes it more difficult to compare phones because the conditions are no longer exactly the same.
To overcome this problem, I set up a device that captures 24 hours a day about ten parameters from the mobile network (ex: cell id, rssi, rsrq, snr, frequency,...). I then place the phone next to the device for 24 to 48 hours taking the same measurements so that I can compare them.
Overview of the phones tested with this methodology
Download/Upload speedTo test the download speed, I have identified some 4G cells offering good performance where I test all my devices several times to see what download and upload speed they can achieve.
Wifi performance
To test a phone's ability to receive the network properly, I take measurements near my router and then remotely (and always at the same place). This gives me an average in dBm where a value of -90 dBm indicates poorer performance than a value at -30 dBm.
Wifi signalI measured a -26dBm signal near the router and lost the signal at the remote location where I usually do my remote tests.
The Doogee doesn't pick up wifi very well when you move away from the router, in 5Ghz I lost the signal after about ten meters, I regained some range in 2.4Ghz but the range is still limited.
Download/Upload speedTo test the speed in Wifi, I connect to my router in 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (if available) and use the Ookla application to measure the speed.
GPS performance
To test the quality of the GPS signal I use the Offline Maps application and I make the same train trip in pedestrian mode. Why? In pedestrian mode, the GPS does not artificially correct the signal to stick to the road, it has no markings, so you can see the actual position. I then use an application to measure the accuracy of the signal.
When I tested the Ulefone Armor 7, I received a lot of messages from hikers who wanted to know if the GPS was accurate enough for hiking. As the Doogee S58 Pro is aimed at the same type of audience, I did my GPS accuracy test in the forest to see how accurate it would be. The forest was not very dense and some of the foliage had already fallen (autumn) but the GPS signal was quite good with an accuracy of 1 to 2 meters in the woods.
I took another video showing the map this time, here again the positioning is correct. The orientation is not good but I have not yet found a phone capable of giving the right orientation. I first passed within 1m of the river, then went into a more wooded area and got closer to the pond.
Battery range
The Doogee S58 Pro has a huge 5180 mAh battery, which in theory should give it an enormous range. The reality is slightly different as the Doogee S58 Pro is penalised by its very bright display. When the display is switched on at 100%, the Doogee lasts 845 minutes. This is a good score but other phones with a smaller battery (and a less bright screen) do better. On the other hand, with a 50% screen, the battery life increases to 1908 minutes. The brightness of the screen seems to have a linear impact on the battery, doubling the brightness will halve the battery life. This is not the case for all phones.
To enjoy good battery life, you'll have to play a little with the phone's lighting to find the level of lighting and battery life that suits you.
Photo camera test
To test the quality of photos produced by a phone, I do a technical test (resolution, sharpness, chromatic aberration,...) in studio (identical conditions) to evaluate the technical part objectively. From the second half of 2020, I built my own laboratory to take completely objective technical measurements. I then take pictures in real conditions to see how the camera performs. I then evaluate these photos according to my criteria but I publish the photos so that you can evaluate the result according to your criteria.
Hardware
The Doogee S58 Pro is equipped with a Sony IMX298 Exmor RS main sensor. Although Sony sensors generally offer good image quality, this sensor is quite old as the Xiaomi Mi 5 launched in 2016 was already using it.
Default appPhoto quality
Photo test / studioThe Doogee S58 Pro is only equipped with a Sony IMX 298 main sensor at the rear and a macro module. The test will therefore be very quick.
I was quite amazed at the quality of the main sensor in the studio, the exposure is really good, the colours are quite faithful although they could be a bit more saturated. The sharpness is quite good as well. I didn't expect a good result with a sensor that has been around for 5 years. However, I did notice that the sensor was having trouble finding the focus area, it was constantly moving from a front to a back area and vice versa.
The macro module is not very good, it allows you to take very close photos but the colouring is bad, the photo is very noisy and the resolution is not very good. The presence of this macro sensor is therefore not very interesting.
Photo test / sunnyI didn't expect to be able to take great pictures with the Doogee S58 Pro but the result is still a bit better than I expected.
I took these photos at the end of the day in low light, so nature is bathed in orange light. The Doogee S58 Pro produces photos with too much warm colouring because even though the light was indeed orange it was not as orange as in the photo. The sky was slightly blue but here too the colour temperature is also too warm.
The sharpness of the image is correct but the dynamic range is quite low because the sky is quickly overexposed. If you want to take pictures with a very bright sky, most of the time you will get a completely white sky and the rest of the picture will be quite dark.
I tested the normal photo mode, the HDR mode and the pro mode and it is with the pro mode that I got the best results. To do this I adjusted the colour temperature, lowered the exposure a notch and locked the ISOs at 200. The photo showing my shadow was taken in pro mode with these settings.
So the Doogee s58 does not produce extraordinary quality photos but in this price range (
Photo test / cloudyTest photo / nightNot yet available / tested
Video quality
StabilisationThe Doogee S58 Pro does not have effective video stabilisation, so impacts are quite visible. Pixel recalculation is also highly visible.
Video normale conditionsThe quality of the video follows a bit the same trend as the quality of the photo. The colour temperature is too high and the dynamic range is reduced. The Doogee s58 Pro seems to have difficulty focusing as the video shakes and moves for no apparent reason. Video quality is clearly not a strength of this phone.
Video low lightThe Doogee S58 Pro does not have a night mode, so it is unable to produce quality night-time video.
Audio quality
To test the quality of the phone's audio output, I connect the device's audio output to a measuring tool, then play sounds on all frequencies and measure the differences between the original sound and the sound produced by the phone. In this way I measure the phone's ability to correctly reproduce all sounds.
Frequency ResponseThis test is intended to test the device's ability to correctly reproduce all frequencies. The white line in the middle of the graph is the ideal situation and the other colors come from tests on different phones. A deviation from the reference line indicates a deviation from the ideal situation. To see good sound at all frequencies, it is therefore necessary to get as close as possible to the reference line.
The Doogee S58 Pro is capable of reproducing most frequencies but its performance is not linear. The white curve is not smooth and if I compare it with the Redmi Note 9, it follows the same trend but is much less consistent. I have not noticed these differences when listening with headphones, the sound is similar to what a Redmi Note 9 is capable of producing.
The sound quality without headphones is appalling, the sound is shrill and unpleasant. With headphones the experience is much better, the Doogee offers a sound performance (in terms of frequencies) equivalent to the Redmi Note 9.
Dynamic RangeThis test is designed to test a phone's ability to play sounds at different volume levels. Here too, the phones must be as close as possible to the reference.
The Doogee S58 Pro offers powerful sound at the limit of what is bearable, I was surprised by the sound power of this phone to the point that I had to remove my headset. This phone looks rough but the sound it produces is just as rough. It is one of the loudest phones I have ever tested.
Unfortunately this power is accompanied by a very pronounced distortion, the sounds get mixed up and the quality is greatly degraded.
Noise LevelThis test aims to identify if the device under test is able to reproduce sounds without too much noise. A high score indicates a low parasite rate, a lower score indicates a higher presence of parasites.
The Doogee S58 Pro does not present any interference problems, we see here the effect of the volume on the curve where it is very close to the reference while the Redmi Note 9 is dropped.
Screen quality
To test the screen, I use a colorimetric probe that measures the color accuracy of a screen, as well as other parameters to see if a screen is able to correctly reproduce an image. I also test the brightness level to determine if the screen will be able to display an image in full sunlight.
ColorimetryI measured a colour deviation of 6.38, not a great score but it is not catastrophic. The colorimetry is very cold, I measured a white at 8201K there it should be at 6500k. I haven't found any possibility of changing the colour temperature to alleviate the problem.
Brightness / ContrastThe first time I started the phone, I found the display to be particularly bright and this is confirmed by the sensor. When the brightness is pushed to 100%, the screen is capable of producing 644 cd/m², which is absolutely huge. With such brightness the screen is readable in almost all conditions. This phone is designed to be used outdoors, which is probably why Doogee is able to provide such a high level of brightness to the screen.
I measured a contrast ratio of 2146:1, which is an excellent score for this type of display.
Biometry
The Doogee S58 Pro has a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone. This fingerprint sensor works very well and is very fast.
Operating system
The Doogee S58 Pro runs on Android 10 and doesn't carry all sorts of unwanted applications like with Samsung, Huawei or Xiaomi.
The applications are sorted on the right screen, there is no application drawer or specific search engine, which is a bit of a shame.
For the rest, this version of Android is very similar to what is found on most other phones on Android 10. I was positively surprised by the fluidity of the interface because unlike other low performance phones, the transition from one screen to another is done without jerking.
Encoutered bugs
Not yet available / tested
Accessories Doogee S58 Pro
Compare Doogee S58 Pro with the others
Test / Review conclusion
The Doogee S58 Pro is a phone for a specific audience. On the one hand there is a professional audience who will use this phone as a working tool that will not break at the first drop. On the other hand, there is an audience with outdoor activities such as hiking for example.
Does this telephone fulfil its mission for both of these audiences? Yes, and its qualities are not limited to its solidity and waterproofness. I was positively surprised by this phone. Its price positioning (I bought it for 110€!) and its low performance gave me the impression that the phone was going to be slow and impractical for everyday use, but this is not the case. Of course it looks a bit rough to be considered a fashionable phone but it does what it is meant to do and does it properly.
The Doogee s58 Pro certainly offers no less than a normal phone in the same price range. It has good 4G network sensitivity, the listening sound is good even if it is a bit muffled by its protective armour. It offers good GPS performance and its very bright screen will allow you to use it under the sun without any problems.
The quality of photos and videos is not extraordinary but it is no less good than other phones in the same price range. For games, it's the same, it allows you to play games like PUBG mobile but with a lower level of graphics.
From a purely practical point of view I was generated by the protection of the USB port because I use cables with magnetic connectors, I had to switch back to a traditional cable because my cables did not fit into the USB slot. I also find that the buttons on the side are a little bit raised and I had trouble distinguishing the volume buttons.
This is the first Doogee I've tested, I think I'll test others because for 110€ there aren't many other phones of this type.
StrengthsSolidity
Waterproofing
GPS
Screen brightness
4G network sensitivity
WeaknessesPoor quality rear speaker sound (for music)
Below average wifi signal
Low performance
Average photo/video quality but equivalent to the competition
Alternatives to this productI have not yet tested many phones of this type, so far I have only tested the Ulefone Armor 7. Other brands offer phones of this type, there is notably Oukitel or Blackview but I have not yet bought any. So I will only compare the Doogee with the Ulefone.
The Ulefone is much more expensive than the Doogee (about 3x) but it doesn't offer 3x more features. I would say that apart from the performance aspect, the Doogee offers a much better price/performance ratio.
LAURENT WILLEN
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I share my passions on my blog in my free time since 2006, I prefer that to watching nonsense on TV or on social networks. I work alone, I am undoubtedly one of the last survivors of the world of blogs and personal sites.
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The Redmi Note Pro range has always been characterized by good performance and good pictures, the Redmi Note 10 Pro will hit even harder with an Amoled display and a 108 million pixel photo sensor!
After a somewhat disappointing Redmi Note 9, Xiaomi is back in force with a very promising Redmi Note 10 that will probably once again shake up the competition.
After the Ulefone Armor and the Doogee S58 Pro, I decided to test a third rugged phone with the Umidigi Bison. On paper it offers a very good performance/price ratio. Will this new Umidigi outperform its competitors?
Poco woke up in 2020, after the F2 Pro and the X3, here is the M3 which comes to attack the entry level with a floor price that will undoubtedly shake up the smartphone market.
Major brands like Google or Xiaomi have all launched their own brand of surveillance cameras, Amazon is now doing the same with Blink and offers free cloud and a 2-year autonomy.
The Tank range at Kospet focused on robustness and not aesthetics. The Kospet Tank S1 reverses the idea a bit by aiming for aesthetics before robustness.
Looking for a simple, inexpensive laptop? The KUU Xbook 3 is available for around €200 only, and will meet most everyday needs.
The Bezior X1500 is a high-bar electric mountain bike that's just waiting to be challenged on rough terrain. Can you tame it?
The tablet world is dominated by Apple and Samsung but some Chinese brands like Chuwi or Teclast manage to produce interesting tablets for a much more affordable price.
After testing a first rugged watch (Kospet Rock), I will test the Kospet Tank M1 which fully assumes its rugged side.
I've been testing the Redmi range since the Redmi 5 and this brand has established itself as the king of the entry level, will the Redmi Note 11 follow the same path?
The Redmi Note 11 Pro is moving towards a more premium format but with elements of the previous model. Will it still stand up to the competition?
The Blitzwolf VT 2 is a real portable projector, it's tiny and runs on a battery, the ideal candidate to take your movies and series on holiday with you.
Blitzwolf produces entry level projectors with a sometimes military design, this BW V2 seems to start a change towards a higher range.
Some people don't know the crisis by buying iPhones at more than 1000€, for the others Redmi offers a phone at around 100€.
I have bought almost all the POCO M range and I thought that the brand had not innovated much these last months. Will the M5 change this?
The POCO X5 5G is a master buy in the mid-range, it knows how to do everything or almost everything while limiting the budget.
This is the first time I test a projector from this brand while it has been around for quite some time. Nice discovery or complete flop?
I gave myself a little digital detox by testing a rather unique mechanical watch and I share my impressions with you.
Every year I test the new version of the Xiaomi Mi XX Lite, I have started my tests with the Mi 8 Lite and with each iteration Xiaomi takes the level a little higher but how far can they go?
I am not used to testing vacuum cleaners but the Dreame T20 had titillated my curiosity and was offered at a competitive price on Indiegogo. This will be the first time one of my tests will help me with household chores.
The Poco X3 Pro takes the fundamentals of the Poco X3 (which was a good phone) by offering 50% more performance for a more or less equivalent price. It thus becomes the king of performance in the mid-range.
The Poco family with a new generation of the F series but with a focus on performance instead of photography. The Poco F3 offers unmatched power in this price segment, gamers will be delighted.
After a first positive experience with the Doogee brand, I decided to buy a second one with this S96 Pro which seems to offer an interesting performance/quality/price ratio.
Poco is back with a supercharged entry-level device and this Poco M4 Pro is sure to be a top performer at under £200
I wanted to test the Google Pixel 5 for a long time, especially for the photo. I found it too expensive so I bought it second hand.
The Poco X4 Pro is the second phone in the Poco X Pro range, the first one was a success, will this second model follow the same path?
After the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, here is a third version of the "11" generation with a Pro+ 5G which is an 11 Pro with more power.
Poco continues to reach for the moon with ever more powerful phones, but fortunately the phone's qualities don't stop there.
This OnePlus is the second phone of this brand that I test, the first one didn't impress me but this one has some strong arguments to make me change my mind.
I usually test entry or mid-range projectors but this time I broke my piggy bank to test the top of the top with this Xiaomi Laser Cinema 2
The XGIMI Elfin is a portable 1080p projector that theoretically combines all the qualities of a normal projector, will this Elfin be another success?
Generation after generation, Xiaomi manages to beef up its entry-level phones to the point where they tickle the mid-range models.
Xiaomi is manufacturing all kinds of products and after the phones, Xiaomi has released some good projectors with the same strategy to offer a good product for a price lower than the competition.
This BenQ projector is a 1080p lamp projector designed for gamers and sold at an affordable price, it's also the first BenQ I've tested.
With a GPS tracker you can track your vehicles or people on a map as in the movies but what is this type of object really worth?
The Mogo Pro is my second projector from XGIMI, it is one of the first portable projectors in 1080, will it succeed in establishing itself as a reference on the market?
The Nvidia Shield TV is the king of all Android TV devices, it litterally chews anything you throw at it (local video, streaming, games, music,...). It's also one of the most expensive product, is it worth the money?
A 4k projector below 1000€? It's a first, I had to test it. Will it compare with the other projectors I've tested?
For a long time laser projectors were out of price and it is again Xiaomi who breaks the prices with a very interesting machine but which will not be adapted to all types of use.
The Doogee S58 Pro is in a class of phone that I am not used to testing, this phone is designed to be shock resistant and you could almost knock someone out because it is so heavy.
I had not yet tested an electric toothbrush on my blog because I did not see the interest, the Oclean X Pro Elite has shown that a toothbrush could be an interesting product!
I haven't tested any OnePlus phone yet because they were too expensive, but with the N100, OnePlus is getting into a more affordable price range, so I had to test it.
The Xiaomi machine continues to produce more models than any other brand and this Redmi Note 10s comes in between the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro
I haven't tested a Realme in a while but I couldn't miss the opportunity to test this new Realme GT. The power of this phone will allow it to compete with the most powerful phones on the market for a lower price.
For less than £200 the little Lefant M210s will fit almost anywhere under your furniture and suck up most of the dust. It's not as powerful as a Yeedi but it's definitely cheaper.
The iiiF150 R2022 is positioned as a rugged phone with a very military design. This phone clearly departs from the usual standards to assume an almost brutal identity.
Xiaomi hasn't released any tablets for a few years, but the brand is back on the scene with the Mi Pad 5, which has the iPad in its sights.
Umidigi made a great entry into the world of rugged smartphones with the Umidigi Bison, they are now back with the Pro version with a better finish and more power.
The Yeedi Vac 2 Pro is a vacuum at the crossroads between a vacuum and a cleaner, it uses a vibration system to make cleaning more efficient without sacrificing suction power.
I had not tested any phone of this type for a few months and I decided to test this one because its price positioning will undoubtedly make it interesting for a very large public.
The Mi Band is back with this 7th version which clearly stands out from previous generations without seeing the price soar.
The F range represents the top of the range at Poco and this range is often synonymous with power, design and innovation. Is this still the case with the F4?
I didn't know the TCL brand before testing the TCL 10 Pro, I was positively surprised by the high level of finish but does the rest hold up?
There may be nothing very exciting about testing a toothbrush, but when it's very effective, it becomes immediately more interesting!
I haven't tested a laser projector in a long time and this JMGO U2 has everything on paper to outperform anything I've tested...in theory anyway!
The Mibro Watch X1 is an entry-level watch with a nice amoled screen and an above-average battery life. Should you buy it?
Are you tired of having to use several chargers and wait a long time to charge your devices? I may have a solution for you with this 100W fast charger!
Who said that entry level was not interesting? For 150€ the TCL SE is not a performance machine but it has a lot of other assets to offer.
After a first version in 5G, the Poco M4 Pro comes back in 4G version with a better screen, a better camera and more memory.
The Oclean X10 is a premium toothbrush with efficient brushing and a simplified (no app) approach to brush setup.
Want to take your music everywhere with you? The 120W Blitzwolf speaker should appeal to a very wide audience (except maybe those you're going to disturb with the noise).
I was looking for a replacement for my Surface Pro 2 and I think I found a good alternative with the KUU Lebook Pro with its 2 in 1 pc/tablet concept.
Looking for noise cancelling headphones? I may have just what you need! The UGREEN HiTune X6 offer 35 dB of noise reduction without loss of quality.
I usually test mid-range projectors but I sometimes make exceptions towards the entry level when the product seems worth it. With the Wanbo X1, no need to break the bank but is the picture good?
After the launch of the Mi Band bracelets, Xiaomi now also markets watches with the Mi Watch brand. Will Xiaomi succeed in conquering the market as it did with its smartphones?
I diversified at the end of 2020 by testing connected objects for the home and it's a good way to combine the useful with the pleasant. This time I'm tackling a connected vacuum cleaner / mopping robot.
After the huge success of the Poco M3 at the end of 2020, Poco launches the PRO version with a performance/price ratio that will again shake up the market of smartphones under 200€.
Blitzwolf manages to produce low cost projectors that are capable of good image quality but you have to be able to accept other flaws, will this VP13 do better than the previous Blitzwolf I tested?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a competitor to the Redmi range but will it be able to outperform the value champion?
I don't often test Samsung devices as many others already do but I wanted to make an exception on the Galaxy A52 which will probably generate a lot of sales.
Xiaomi really does market all sorts of products, I have tested many of their smartphones but I was curious to see if they were able to produce a good hoover.
Don't like flossing? There is a more practical and equally effective solution with the Oclean W10 dental cleaner
Blitzwolf is a Chinese brand that sells all kinds of products including low-cost projectors, I chose their latest model to see what it's worth.
I haven't tested any tablets for my blog yet but this new iPad clone was very interesting, so I thought it might be a good opportunity to test this kind of product.
I bought the Dreame T20 in crowdfunding and I was really happy with my purchase, I thought I should continue and I will now test the Dreame T30.
I'm not used to testing phones in this price range but on paper the Poco F2 Pro can take on a Samsung Galaxy S20 without blushing. What about in reality?
The Redmi 2020 vintage has arrived. The Redmi has grown and gained weight to offer a bigger screen and better battery. Will it be enough to face the growing competition?
I tested the Mi 9T Pro in 2019 and concluded that it was one of the best phones in its price range. The Mi 10T Pro costs an extra €200 at launch, so I had to break my piggy bank to buy it. Will it do better than its predecessor?
Xiaomi has just scrambled things up again with the Redmi Note 9T which comes in a little bit above the Poco X3 with some new features and a bit of old things.
Xiaomi has managed to blur the lines even more by adding the Mi Note range to its catalogue with this Lite version of the Mi Note 10 released at the end of 2019.
Redmi is tackling the price bracket below €100 with a smartphone that seems to stand up to the competition. Is this really a good deal?
Redmi is attacking the price range below €100 with a smartphone with reasonable specifications. Is this really a good deal?
The Amazfit Bip U is the third Amazfit watch I've tested this year, it's also the cheapest. However, I will apply the same test protocol to see what it is worth compared to other watches.
I don't often test the top end, but I sometimes make a few exceptions to get an idea of what's going on in this segment. This time, my victim is the S20.
Your wifi signal is not good? Maybe you need a repeater/amplifier to get a better range and a better wifi signal.
Xgimi H1 is a new chinese video projector coming from crowd funding. Is it any good? Let's check.
Huami is one of the largest manufacturers of smartwatches, I tested the Amazfit GTS, which offers many features for sports enthusiasts without having to break the piggy bank.
Sonic Soak is a new gadget cleaning almost everything with ultrasound, does it deliver its promise ? Let's check out!
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has it all, it doesn't lack anything (except you maybe). At this price level, we expect the best, but how different is it from the competition?
Amazon has successfully packaged a lot in its Fire TV stick. This small object will transform your TV or projector experience. On paper, nothing beats the Stick but what is it worth in reality?
Amazon has successfully packaged a condensed technology in its Fire TV stick. This small object will transform your TV or projector experience. On paper, nothing is done better. What is the reality?
J'ai testé un mini pc de 12 cm de côté, totalement silencieux, consommant 25W max et suffisamment performant pour la bureautique et home cinéma.
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