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Product review of Sonos Move 2
The Sonos Move 2 impresses with its superior sound quality, notable improvements over its predecessor, and durable design, though its weight and setup challenges might not suit everyone.
...Sonos aims to bridge sound and portability gap... Next quote
Sonos Move 2 portable speaker review
8:26
6 Nov 2023
๐ŸŽต More than double the battery life for outdoor or on-the-go use.
...The Move 2 also comes with a larger battery along with some power efficiency improvements allowing the speaker to continuously play back audio all day (as in 24 hours). That is double the battery life of the older model (just 11 hours of battery on original Move)... Watch in video
๐ŸŒŸ Outstanding Sound Quality.
...Sonos Move 2 is easily the sweetest sounding portable speaker you'll ever find...every note that comes out of the Move 2 is a gift... Watch in video
๐Ÿ”Š Stereo Playback Support.
...For starters, Sonos Move 2 supports stereo playback and even with its tall profile, I noticed the stereo separation and extra audio detail when playing back music... Watch in video
๐Ÿ”‹ User-replaceable battery option.
...The Sonos Move 2 is one of the few portable speakers featuring a user-replaceable battery...it's a great feature to have if you plan on having your speaker for a long time... Watch in video
๐ŸŽค Optional Voice Control with Alexa.
...Yep, the built-in mic means you can enable Amazon Alexa...the built-in microphone also works with the Sonos Trueplay feature... Watch in video
๐Ÿค” ๐Ÿ”Š Extremely heavy for a portable speaker
...the speaker remains extremely heavy much heavier than your average portable speaker should be... Watch quote in video
๐Ÿค” ๐Ÿ”„ Setup and app issues
...I personally still experience massive troubles during setup with Sonos and I find the app can be buggy... Watch quote in video
๐Ÿค” โฐ Longer than average setup time
...if you can live with a longer than average setup time and the occasional glitch inside the app... Watch quote in video
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Product review of Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
Sentiment: Very positive
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni impresses with its powerful suction, innovative design, and advanced self-cleaning features, making it a standout choice for anyone seeking a high-performance robot vacuum and mop.
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Comprehensive Hands-On Review: ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 OMNIโ€”The Ultimate Robot Vac-Mop with Self-Cleaning
10:07
6 Oct 2023
๐Ÿš€ Strongest suction ever
...The Ecovacs D-Bot X2 Omni now has an astounding 8,000 pascals of suction... Watch in video
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Improved design and new shape
...Ecovacs D-Bot X2 Omni goes back to robot vacuum roots by squaring off the front of the bot... it allows it to handle corners and edges a lot better... Watch in video
๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Faster auto-emptying
...The new Ecovacs D-Bot X2 Omni can empty a full dustbin in about 10 seconds... Watch in video
๐ŸŒŸ Excellent cleaning capability
...I can say the Ecovacs D-Bot X2 Omni is a cleaning machine. It was great as a day-to-day housekeeper, and on all my vacuuming tests, it worked like a dream... Watch in video
๐Ÿ’ง Superior mopping features
...With 15mm of mop lifting, that makes the X2 the best on the market for ensuring your carpets don't get wet... Watch in video
๐Ÿ“ Better for larger homes
...With a runtime that lasts up to about 140 minutes in vacuum and mopping mode... it is truly a talented robot floorkeeper... Watch in video
๐Ÿ” Advanced obstacle recognition
...Ecovacs bots have always been standouts in terms of being able to recognize and avoid obstacles, and the X2 Omni only improves on its record... Watch in video
๐Ÿ“น Multi-functional camera for security
...Like the X1, the X2 camera can be used as a roving security camera to check up on your pets, see if you left a door ajar, or just to identify something your vacuum may be caught on... Watch in video
๐ŸŽค Effective voice control
...In my previous experience with Yiko, it's been extremely effective at following commands without needing to repeat and without getting things wrong... Watch in video
๐Ÿ† Overall innovative
...In short, the all-new Ecovacs D-Bot X2 Omni is truly all-new and impressive, even for someone like me who has truly seen it all when it comes to robot vacuums... Watch in video
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Product review of JBL Charge 5
The JBL Charge 5 stands out as a well-balanced portable Bluetooth speaker that excels in sound quality, durability, and waterproof features, making it a worthy investment for those seeking a reliable outdoor or party speaker.
...Balances price, features, battery life, and portability.... Next quote
JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker Review
5:36
30 Jan 2023
๐ŸŽต Strong and well-balanced sound quality
...with the charge 5 the sound quality is strong and it gets good and Loud the overall soundscape is pretty well balanced with a small lean towards the high end but overall it is a good sounding speaker that's going to satisfy most listeners ears... Watch in video
๐Ÿ”‹ Impressive battery life
...the 7500 milliamp hour battery in the JBL Charge 5 here allows the speaker to play music for about 20 hours straight at lower volume... Watch in video
๐Ÿ’ง Waterproof and dustproof with IP67 rating
...JBL did decide to...net the JBL Charge 5 a waterproof dust proof IP67 rating... Watch in video
๐ŸŽ‰ PartyBoost feature for multi-speaker connection
...the JBL Charge 5 also has another button with an infinity symbol and this one is used for the party boost feature party boost mode allows up to 100 other JBL speakers with the party boost feature to share the same audio Source... Watch in video
๐Ÿค” ๐Ÿ•’ Recharge time for the speaker is a bit long.
...once you empty the JBL Charge 5's battery you should be able to recharge it back to full health in about four hours... Watch quote in video
๐Ÿค” ๐Ÿ“ Some shoppers might find the speaker either too small or too big for their purposes.
...some Shoppers might feel like the speaker is either too small or too big for their purposes... Watch quote in video
๐Ÿค” ๐Ÿšซ Removal of the auxiliary jack from the previous model.
...JBL did decide to remove the auxiliary Jack found in a previous model... Watch quote in video
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Product review of iRobot Roomba s9 Plus
Sentiment: Very positive
The iRobot Roomba s9+ is a high-performing, smart vacuum cleaner that excels in cleaning various surfaces, navigating tight spaces, and integrating seamlessly with iRobot's mopping system, making it a worthwhile investment for those who seek thorough, automated home cleaning.
...A game changer for homes with pets.... Next quote
Hands-On Review of the New iRobot Roomba s9+: Features, Performance, and More
9:32
5 Nov 2019
๐Ÿ˜Š Hugs edges and gets into corners better
...I can say this new feature works really well and is definitely noticeable... Watch in video
๐Ÿค– Advanced sensors and new corner brush
...This new corner brush more easily reaches into tight spaces... Watch in video
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Voice control with Google Home & Amazon Alexa
...I found the Google Home connectivity worked really well, and I was able to command my robot mop and the robot vacuum here easily just by asking... Watch in video
๐Ÿก Effective on various surfaces
...It does a great job on all kinds of surfaces. It does get a bit of a power boost on carpets to pull dirt from deep down in those fibers... Watch in video
๐Ÿฆฎ Great for pet owners
...If you have pets, this vacuum is a game changer. It picks up pet hair easily and keeps it at bay. No more dog hair tumbleweeds running through your home... Watch in video
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Smart mapping and Keep Out Zones
...The new keep out zones are really handy, basically lets you draw a virtual barrier around things you don't want the robot to disturb... Watch in video
๐Ÿค Tandem cleaning with iRobot BravaJet M6 mop
...I think it does a better job of cleaning the house overall and getting those floors really spotless and shining... Watch in video
๐ŸŒŸ User-friendly app and scheduling
...The iRobot interface on the app is easy to use, scheduling is easy, and it works exactly how it's supposed to... Watch in video
๐Ÿงน Convenient dirt disposal
...This option actually feels a lot cleaner and more sanitary... Watch in video
๐Ÿ”‹ Self-recharging and resuming cleaning
...The vacuum will clean all over your house, recharge itself when necessary, and empty its onboard dustbin into a sealed bag inside that CleanBase when it's full, then go back out and clean some more... Watch in video
๐Ÿค” ๐ŸŒ€ Occasionally gets stuck
...it does still get stuck occasionally and if you're not home to help it, that might be the end of your clean for the day... Watch quote in video
๐Ÿค” ๐Ÿ’ธ Expensive
...This robot vacuum is also pretty pricey, selling for about $1,649 CAD for the S9 Plus with the clean base here... Watch quote in video
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