The ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431): the ZenBook has long been the lightest laptop in the ASUS range. This latest avatar features a slim-bezel NanoEdge display that pushes the screen to body ratio to 86%. It’s also more compact than its predecessor (the UX 430). The ZenBook 14 also wears the AMD Ryzen badge. The new generation AMD RyzenTM 5 processor with 8GB DDR4 RAM running at 2400MHz keeps this laptop chugging along. The latest AMD Ryzen 5 processor also packs the powerful AMD RadeonTM RX Vega 8 graphics processor. (Rs 59,990)
Huawei GT-2: the all-new Kirin A1 chip is at the heart of this smartwatch. This chip has been created specifically for wearables and impacts battery life. Huawei claims a 2-week run on a single charge; that’s better than most of its rivals. There’s a choice of 42mm and 46mm (with a gorgeous 1.39-inch AMOLED display) and three variants including a spiffy leather option that allows you to make a style statement. It’s not just a good looker but comes with a host of wellness options including heart monitoring alerts if your heart rate stays above 100bpm or below 50bpm for longer than 10 minutes. (Rs 15,990 onwards)
Vivo V17: lowlight photography is becoming a deal breaker even in the sub Rs 25,000 price segment. It’s why Vivo’s new smartphone might be on a strong wicket. It incorporates a Super Night mode on both front and rear cameras. The rear cam combines four lenses including a 48MP primary cam and an 8MP super wide-angle cam (with a 120-degree field of view). The other standout feature is the 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 20:9. Hardware highlights include 8GB of RAM and 128GB of Internal memory and a dependable 4500 mAh battery (Rs 22,990)
Syska IEB 100: Wires are clearly passé. Earbuds are the new normal; Syska’s latest AirPods challenger delivers HD quality sound and also offers passive noise cancellation. It allows you to shut out external sounds whether you’re trying to get through a PowerPoint deck on a flight or enter your zone during a gym workout. These buds aren’t just light but also offer a quick charge solution – a full 1.5 hour charge delivers 4.5 hours of battery life. The IEB 100 is water resistant thanks to its IPX-4 certification, you’re sorted for that unexpected drizzle during your morning run. (Rs 5,899)
