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What’s the difference between the TP-Link Deco M4 and Deco S4?

The Deco S4 is a new version of TP-Link’s Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System. So, how does the new model stack up against the older Deco M4?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The main differences between the TP-Link Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems is that the newer Deco S4 is more compact in size in addition to adding support CE transmit power.

Otherwise, the S4 and M4 are identical in specs and features.

Deco M4 vs. Deco S4 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the M4 and S4 below.

	TP-Link Deco M4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 3-Pack	TP-Link Deco S4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 3-Pack
Dimensions	Φ3.6 in. x 7.5 in. (or Φ90.7 mm x 190 mm)	Φ3.6 in. x 6.4 in. (or Φ90.7 mm x 162.3 mm)
What's in the Box	3x Deco M4 Units 1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable 3x Power Adapters 1x Quick Installation Guide	3x Deco S4 Units 1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable 3x Power Adapters 1x Quick Installation Guide
Coverage	Up to 5,500 sq. ft.	Up to 5,500 sq. ft.
Number of Devices	Up to 100	Up to 100
Processor	Qualcomm CPU	Qualcomm CPU
Interfaces	2x WAN/LAN Auto-Sensing Gigabit Ethernet Ports Per Deco Unit (6x Total)	2x WAN/LAN Auto-Sensing Gigabit Ethernet Ports Per Deco Unit (6x Total)
Buttons	Reset	Reset
External Power Supply	12 V/1.2 A	12 V/1.5 A
Antenna Type	2x Internal Dual-Band Antennas Per Deco Unit (6x Total)	2x Internal Dual-Band Antennas Per Deco Unit (6x Total)
Wi-Fi Frequency	2.4 GHz 5 GHz	2.4 GHz 5 GHz
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a 5 GHz	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a 5 GHz
Signal Rate	300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz 867 Mbps on 5 GHz	300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
Transmit Power	FCC: <30 dBm	FCC: <30 dBm CE: <20 dBm (2.4 GHz) and <23 dBm (5 GHz)
Wireless Security	WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK	WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK
Advanced Wireless Functions	Access Point Mode Guest Network Optional Ethernet Backhaul Router Mode	Access Point Mode Guest Network Optional Ethernet Backhaul Router Mode
TP-Link Mesh Technology	AP Steering Auto Path Selection Band Steering Beamforming MU-MIMO Self-Healing	AP Steering Auto Path Selection Band Steering Beamforming MU-MIMO Self-Healing
Quality of Service	WMM	WMM
IPv6 Support?	Yes	Yes
WAN Types	Dynamic IP L2TP Static IP PPPoE PPTP	Dynamic IP L2TP Static IP PPPoE PPTP
Management Systems	Local Management Remote Management	Local Management Remote Management
DHCP	Client Server	Client Server
Port Forwarding Support?	Yes	Yes
Access Control	Blacklist	Blacklist
Firewall Security	SPI Firewall	SPI Firewall
Protocols	IPv4 IPv6	IPv4 IPv6
Advanced Software Features	Parental Controls Quality of Service	Parental Controls Quality of Service
Advanced Software Functions	Monthly Reports Auto FW Update Expand Wi-Fi By Adding More Deco Units	Monthly Reports Auto FW Update Expand Wi-Fi By Adding More Deco Units
Guest Network	1x 2.4 GHz Guest Network 1x 5 GHz Guest Network	1x 2.4 GHz Guest Network 1x 5 GHz Guest Network
Beamforming Support?	Yes	Yes
APP	Deco App	Deco App
Smartphone and Tablet Requirements	Android 4.4 or later iOS 9.0 or later	Android 4.4 or later iOS 9.0 or later
Certifications	BSMI CE FCC IC IDA JPA JRF KC NCC RCM RoHS VCCI	BSMI CE FCC IC IDA JPA JRF KC NCC RCM RoHS VCCI
Operating and Storage Conditions	Operating Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉) Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing Storage Temperature: -40℃ to 70℃ (-40℉ to 158℉) Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing	Operating Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉) Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing Storage Temperature: -40℃ to 70℃ (-40℉ to 158℉) Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Dimensions

The S4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is a little bit more than a inch shorter than the M4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System.

You can find the exact measurements for both below:

Φ3.6 in. x 7.5 in. (or Φ90.7 mm x 190 mm)
Φ3.6 in. x 6.4 in. (or Φ90.7 mm x 162.3 mm)

What’s in the Box

Aside from the main WiFi units, both product also includes a RJ45 Ethernet cable, quick installation guide as well as power adapters.

You can take a look at the contents included in each packaging below:

TP-Link Deco M4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 3-Pack:

3x Deco M4 Units
1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
3x Power Adapters
1x Quick Installation Guide

TP-Link Deco S4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 3-Pack:

3x Deco S4 Units
1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
3x Power Adapters
1x Quick Installation Guide

Coverage

Both devices can provide up to 5,500 sq. ft. of Wi Fi coverage.

Number of Devices

You can also connect to up to 100 compatible devices at the same time to the M4 and S4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems.

Processor

The TP Link M4 and S4 uses the Qualcomm CPU as the processor.

Interfaces

Both products also includes two WAN/LAN auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet ports per Deco unit. So, you will get six total in a three-pack.

Buttons

The only button included in the two devices is a reset button located on the underside.

External Power Supply

You can check out the external power supply include for each Wi-Fi Mesh Wi-Fi System below.

TP-Link Deco M4: 12 V/1.2 A
TP-Link Deco S4: 12 V/1.5 A

Antenna Type

Both also come with two internal dual-band antennas per Deco unit, which makes it six in total in the three-pack.

Wi-Fi Frequency

The TP-Link Deco M4 and TP-Link Deco S4 feature the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless frequency.

Wireless Standards

The two are also compatible with the following Wi-Fi standards:

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a 5 GHz

Signal Rate

The signal rates are identical as well:

300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
867 Mbps on 5 GHz

Transmit Power

With the new Deco S4, TP-Link added support for CE transmit power.

You can take a look at the specifications below:

Deco M4:

FCC: <30 dBm

Deco S4:

FCC: <30 dBm
CE: <20 dBm (2.4 GHz) and <23 dBm (5 GHz)

Wireless Security

Both wireless systems use the following security protections:

WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK

Advanced Wireless Functions

The two also have identical advanced wireless functions, including Access Point Mode, Guest Network, Optional Ethernet Backhaul and Router Mode.

TP-Link Mesh Technology

The TP-Link Deco M4 and S4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems also utilize the following mesh tech:

AP Steering
Auto Path Selection
Band Steering
Beamforming
MU-MIMO
Self-Healing

Quality of Service

When it come to Quality of Service (or QoS), both devices use Wi-Fi Multimedia (or WMM).

IPv6

The M4 and S4 also support IPv6.

WAN Types

The following WAN types are supported in both products:

Dynamic IP
L2TP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP

Management Systems

Furthermore, both products support the following management systems:

Local Management
Remote Management

DHCP

The two also use Client and Server DHCP.

Port Forwarding

Moreover, both products support port forwarding.

Access Control

In terms of access control, you will be able to use the blacklist feature.

Firewall Security

The two Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems use a SPI Firewall.

Protocols

Both also utilize the IPv4 protocol as well as the aforementioned IPv6 protocol.

Advanced Software Features

The advanced software features for the two products include Parental Controls as well as the aforementioned Quality of Service.

Advanced Software Functions

Both also have the following advanced software functions:

Monthly Reports
Auto FW Update
Expand Wi-Fi by adding more Deco units

Guest Network

With the TP-Link M4 and S4, you will be able to set up a quest network in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Beamforming

The Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems feature beamforming.

APP

Both products also support Deco App for easy setup.

Smartphone and Tablet Requirements

The smartphone and/or tablet requirements are the same as you need the following:

Android 4.4 or later
iOS 9.0 or later

Certifications

The two hardware have the same certifications:

BSMI
CE
FCC
IC
IDA
JPA
JRF
KC
NCC
RCM
RoHS
VCCI

Operating and Storage Conditions

The operating and storage conditions are also identical:

Operating Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -40℃ to 70℃ (-40℉ to 158℉)
Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing

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What’s the difference between Crucial P1, P2 and P5?

by Kevin Chen

The P5 is the latest version of Crucial’s NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive series. So, how does the new product stack up against the older P1 and P2 versions?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the three SSDs.

Quick Summary

The newer Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD is substantially faster than the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD when it comes to sequential read and write speeds.

Not to mention that the P5 is also a lot more durable than the older solid state drives with much higher Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) and TWB (Terabytes Written).

Needless to say, the Crucial P5 is the best option out of the group.

Crucial P1 vs. P2 vs. P5 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the three internal SSDs below.

	Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD	Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD	Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD
What's in the Box	P1 NVMe M.2 SSD Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software Installation instructions	P2 NVMe M.2 SSD Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide	P5 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive Crucial Storage Executive Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide
Capacity	500 GB: Model Number CT500P1SSD8 1 TB: Model Number CT1000P1SSD8 2 TB: Model Number CT2000P1SSD8	250 GB: Model Number CT250P2SSD8 500 GB: Model Number CT500P2SSD8 1 TB: Model Number CT1000P2SSD8 2 TB: Model Number CT2000P2SSD8	250 GB: Model Number CT250P5SSD8 500 GB: Model Number CT500P5SSD8 1 TB: Model Number CT1000P5SSD8 2 TB: Model Number CT2000P5SSD8
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	500 GB SSD: 1900 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 2000 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 2000 MB per second	250 GB SSD: 2100 MB per second 500 GB SSD: 2300 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 2400 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 2400 MB per second	250 GB SSD: 3400 MB per second 500 GB SSD: 3400 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 3400 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 3400 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	500 GB SSD: 950 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 1700 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 1700 MB per second	250 GB SSD: 1150 MB per second 500 GB SSD: 940 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 1800 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 1900 MB per second	250 GB SSD: 1400 MB per second 500 GB SSD: 3000 MB per second 1 TB SSD: 3000 MB per second 2 TB SSD: 3000 MB per second
Mean Time to Failure	1.5 million hours	1.5 million hours	1.8 million hours
Terabytes Written	500 GB SSD: 100 TB 1 TB SSD: 200 TB 2 TB SSD: 400 TB	250 GB SSD: 150 TB 500 GB SSD: 150 TB 1 TB SSD: 300 TB 2 TB SSD: 600 TB	250 GB SSD: 150 TB 500 GB SSD: 300 TB 1 TB SSD: 600 TB 2 TB SSD: 1200 TB
Data Transfer Software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)	0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)	0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)
Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

When compared to the other two products, the newer Crucial P5 comes with the Crucial Storage Executive, a SSD management program.

You can take a look at what’s included in each box below:

Crucial P1:

P1 NVMe M.2 Solid State Dtive
Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Installation instructions

Crucial P2:

P2 NVMe M.2 Solid State Dtive
Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide

Crucial P5:

P5 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
Crucial Storage Executive
Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide

Capacity

The P2 and P5 offer the most variety when it comes to size options as you can pick between 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB. With the P1, your choices are between 500 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB.

You can check out a list of the size options, as well as the respective model numbers, below:

500 GB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT500P1SSD8
1 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT1000P1SSD8
2 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT2000P1SSD8

250 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT250P2SSD8
500 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT500P2SSD8
1 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT1000P2SSD8
2 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT2000P2SSD8

250 GB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT250P5SSD8
500 GB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT500P5SSD8
1 TB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT1000P5SSD8
2 TB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT2000P5SSD8

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

At 3400 MB per second, the Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD has a much faster maximum sequential read speed when compared to the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD (which tops out at 2000 MB per second) and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD (which has a max of 2400 MB per second).

In some cases, the read speeds depend on the model number. You can find the complete list of maximum sequential read speeds below:

500 GB P1: 1900 MB per second
1 TB P1: 2000 MB per second
2 TB P1: 2000 MB per second

250 GB P2: 2100 MB per second
500 GB P2: 2300 MB per second
1 TB P2: 2400 MB per second
2 TB P2: 2400 MB per second

250 GB P5: 3400 MB per second
500 GB P5: 3400 MB per second
1 TB P5: 3400 MB per second
2 TB P5: 3400 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

At up to 3000 MB per second when it comes to maximum sequential write speed, the Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive also has a major advantage over the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (which has a maximum of 1700 MB per second) and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (topping out at 1900 MB per second).

You can check out the full list of sequential write speeds below:

500 GB P1: 950 MB per second
1 TB P1: 1700 MB per second
2 TB P1: 1700 MB per second

250 GB P2: 1150 MB per second
500 GB P2: 940 MB per second
1 TB P2: 1800 MB per second
2 TB P2: 1900 MB per second

250 GB P5: 1400 MB per second
500 GB P5: 3000 MB per second
1 TB P5: 3000 MB per second
2 TB P5: 3000 MB per second

Mean Time to Failure

The mean time to failure (or MTTF) measures the average length a solid state drive is expected to last in between hardware failures.

The Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD is the best out of this group with a MTTF of 1.8 million hours.

In comparison, both the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD have a MTTF of 1.5 million hours.

Terabytes Written

Another durability metric is terabytes written (or TBW), which measures how much data can be written on the SSD before the drive is likely to fail.

The Crucial P5 is once again the big winner when you compared it to similar size options of the Crucial P1 and Crucial P2.

The TBW is based on specific models. You can find the specs for each below:

500 GB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: 100 TB
1 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: 200 TB
2 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: 400 TB

250 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 150 TB
500 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 150 TB
1 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 300 TB
2 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 600 TB

250 GB P5: 150 TB
500 GB P5: 300 TB
1 TB P5: 600 TB
2 TB P5: 1200 TB

Data Transfer Software

All three products use the Acronis True Image for Crucial to transfer data.

Operating Temperature

The solid state drives have an operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)

Warranty

The three products come with a 5-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between Harman Kardon Studio 2 and Aura Studio 3?

by Kevin Chen

The Aura Studio 3 is a new Bluetooth speaker system from Harman Kardon. So, how does this new model compare against the older Aura Studio 2?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two wireless speakers.

Quick Summary

The third generation Harman Kardon Aura Studio has a wider range of frequency response as its subwoofer can produce a lower bass sound when compared to the second generation speaker system.

Otherwise, the two wireless speakers are nearly identical when it comes to specs.

If you want the best sound quality, we definitely recommend getting the newer Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 over the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2.

Aura Studio 2 vs. Aura Studio 3 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two Bluetooth speaker systems below.

	Aura Studio 2	Aura Studio 3
What's in the Box	1x Aura Studio 2 Speaker 1x Regional Power Cord 1x Quick-Start Guide 1x Safety & Warranty Sheet	1x Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 1x Power Cable 1x Quick Start Guide 1x Safety Sheet 1x Warranty Card
Transducers	1x 112 mm Woofer 6x 40mm Tweeters	1x 130 mm Subwoofer 6x 40 mm Mid-High Ranges
Frequency Response	50 Hz to 20 kHz	45 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	Woofer: 80 dB at 30 W Tweeter: 80 dB at 15 W	Subwoofer: 80 dB at 100 W Mid-High Range: 80 dB at 15 W
Bluetooth Transmitter Power	0 dBm to 10 dBm	0 dBm to 9 dBm
Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range	2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz	2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
Bluetooth Transmitter Modulation	π/4 DQPSK 8DPSK FSK	π/4 DQPSK 8DPSK FSK
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the main speaker unit, both products come with a power cable, as well as quick start guide, safety sheet and warranty documentation.

You can take a look at the contents included in each packaging below:

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker System:

1x Aura Studio 2 Speaker
1x Regional Power Cord
1x Quick-Start Guide
1x Safety & Warranty Sheet

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth Speaker System:

1x Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3
1x Power Cable
1x Quick Start Guide
1x Safety Sheet
1x Warranty Card

Transducers

The Aura Studio 2 uses a combination of one 112 mm Woofer in addition to six 40mm Tweeters.

The Aura Studio 3 uses a combo of one 130 mm Subwoofer along with six 40 mm Mid-High Ranges.

You can find the full breakdown below:

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2:

1x 112 mm Woofer
6x 40mm Tweeters

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3:

1x 130 mm Subwoofer
6x 40 mm Mid-High Ranges

Frequency Response

The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth Speaker System has a wider range of frequency response as it can reach a lower bass level when compared to the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker System.

You can take a look at the ranges below:

Aura Studio 2: 50 Hz to 20 kHz
Aura Studio 3: 45 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

The Signal-to-Noise Ratio (or SNR for short) measures how much noise is outputted from the wireless speaker relative to the signal level. The higher the dB, the better the sound.

In this case, the Woofer and Tweeters of the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker System as well as the Subwoofer and Mid-High Ranges of the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth Speaker System all have a SNR of 80 dB.

You can find the complete breakdown below:

Aura Studio 2:

Woofer: 80 dB at 30 W
Tweeter: 80 dB at 15 W

Aura Studio 3:

Subwoofer: 80 dB at 100 W
Mid-High Range: 80 dB at 15 W

Bluetooth Transmitter Power

The second generation of the speaker has a slightly higher Bluetooth transmitter power when compared to the new third generation hardware:

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2: 0 dBm to 10 dBm
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3: 0 dBm to 9 dBm

Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range

Both the 2nd and 3rd gen Aura Studios use the same Bluetooth transmitter frequency range of 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz.

Bluetooth Transmitter Modulation

The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker System and Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth Speaker System also have the same Bluetooth transmitter modulations.

You can find the full list below:

π/4 DQPSK
8DPSK
FSK

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What’s the difference between the Logitech M500 and Logitech M500s?

by Kevin Chen

Logitech recently released the Logitech M500s. So, how does the new computer mouse stack up against the older Logitech M500?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse has the advantage when it comes to mouse sensitivity as you can set DPI from 400 to 4,000. In comparison, the Logitech M500 Corded Mouse is limited to 1,000 DPI.

The older M500 does have the advantage in regards to warranty, as it includes a 3-year limited hardware warranty as opposed to M500s, which comes with just a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Otherwise, the two computer mouse have the same specs and features.

M500 vs. M500s Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two wired mouses below.

	Logitech M500 Corded Mouse	Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse
What's in the Box	M500 Corded Mouse Quick-Start Guide	M500s Advanced Corded Mouse User Documentation
Dimensions	126 mm x 69 mm x 42 mm	126 mm x 69 mm x 42 mm
Weight	5.08 oz (or 144 g)	5.08 oz (or 144 g)
Cable Length	7.1 inches (or 18 cm)	7.1 inches (or 18 cm)
Tracking Technology	Invisible Laser	High Precision Optical Sensor
Sensor Resolution	1000 DPI	400 DPI to 4000 DPI
Number of Buttons	7	7
Scroll Wheel?	Yes	Yes
Tilt Scroll Function?	Yes	Yes
Operating System Requirements	Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.4 (or later) Chrome OS	Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.12 (or later) Chrome OS Linux Kernel 2.6+
Warranty	3-year limited hardware warranty	1-year limited hardware warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Aside from the main unit, both products come with documents.

You can take a look at what’s included in the package for the two PC mouse below:

Logitech M500 Corded Mouse:

M500 Corded Mouse
Quick-start guide

Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse:

M500s Advanced Corded Mouse
User documentation

Dimensions

The Logitech M500 Corded Mouse and Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse are identical in size.

You can find the full measurements below:

126 mm x 69 mm x 42 mm

Weight

The two PC mouse also weigh the same.

You can take a look at the weight specs below:

5.08 oz (or 144 g)

Cable Length

The cable lengths are also identical as you can expect both to be around 7.1 inches (or 18 cm) long.

Tracking Technology

The Logitech M500 Corded Mouse utilize an invisible laser for tracking.

The Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse uses a high precision optical sensor for tracking.

Sensor Resolution

The sensor resolution is measured with DPI, or Dots Per Inch. In other words, DPI determines how much distance the mouse pointer will cover on your computer screen for every inch you move your mouse.

The M500 Corded Mouse has a DPI of 1000, which means that the pointer should move 1000 pixels for every inch of mouse movement.

The Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse can be customized with DPI settings of 400 to all the way up to 4000.

Number of Buttons

Both PC mouse also come with 7 buttons, giving you quick access to certain functions on one hand.

Scroll Wheel

The M500 and M500s are equipped with a scroll wheel as well, which is helpful for navigating web pages and other documents that are too long to fit on your computer screen.

Tilt Scroll Function

Both products also come with title scroll, which allows you to scroll left to right and vice verse in addition to being able to move up and down.

Operating System Requirements

The Logitech M500 Corded Mouse is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.4 (or later) and Chrome OS.

The Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse is compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.12 (or later), Chrome OS and Linux Kernel 2.6+.

Warranty

The M500 Corded Mouse comes with a 3-year limited hardware warranty while the newer Logitech M500s Advanced Corded Mouse only includes a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

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HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 vs. HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 vs. HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1

by Kevin Chen

If you are looking for a compact sheet-feed scanner for your home and/or business, then you should check out the HP ScanJet Pro. This guide will compare the 2000 s2, 3000 s4 and N4000 snw1 models so that you can determine which one of these will best fit your needs.

Quick Summary

The HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 Sheet-Feed Scanner has the most connectivity and customization options when compared to the other products.

If you are planning to connect to your scanner over Wi-Fi and/or Ethernet cable, then the N4000 snw1 is the best option. The included LCD screen is also useful for quickly sending scanned files to different locations.

If you are only planning to connect your scanner through USB, then you might want to get the more affordable HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 instead as it has the same scanning speed performance as the aforementioned HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1.

Although the slowest, the HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 Sheet-Feed Scanner is also the most affordable option if you don’t mind sacrificing a little on performance.

2000 s2 vs. 3000 s4 vs. N4000 snw1 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2, HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 and HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 below.

	HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2	HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4	HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1
What's in the Box	HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 Scanner Engine Power Adapter Power Cord USB Cable Install Guide Flyers	HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 Scanner Engine Power Adapter Power Cord USB Cable Install Guide Flyers	HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 Scanner Engine Power Adapter Power Cord USB Cable Install Guide Flyers
Page Scan Speed (Color, Single-Pass 2-Sided)	35 pages per minute	40 pages per minute	40 pages per minute
Image Scan Speed (Color, Single-Pass 2-Sided)	60 images per minute	80 images per minute	80 images per minute
Daily Scanning Volume	Up to 3,500 pages	Up to 4,000 pages	Up to 4,000 pages
Auto Document Feeder	Up to 50 pages	Up to 50 pages	Up to 50 pages
Scannable Media Types	Bank Checks Business Cards Carbonless Forms Cut Sheet Paper Freight Bills Pre-Punched Paper Previously Stapled Media with Staple Removed Plastic Cards (up to 1.24mm) Printed Paper (Laser and Ink)	Bank Checks Business Cards Carbonless Forms Cut Sheet Paper Freight Bills Pre-Punched Paper Previously Stapled Media with Staple Removed Plastic Cards (up to 1.24mm) Printed Paper (Laser and Ink)	Bank Checks Business Cards Carbonless Forms Cut Sheet Paper Freight Bills Pre-Punched Paper Previously Stapled Media with Staple Removed Plastic Cards (up to 1.24mm) Printed Paper (Laser and Ink)
Scan Resolution	Up to 1,200-dpi resolution	Up to 1,200-dpi resolution	Up to 1,200-dpi resolution
Controls	Power Scan Cancel	Power Scan Cancel	Power Home Return
Touch Screen	N/A	N/A	Send scanned files to the computer, email or network folder Set up reserved jobs, Wi-Fi direct and more
Connectivity	USB 3.0	USB 3.0	USB 3.0 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Drivers	Toolkit Without An Informative Name Image and Scanner Interface Specification	Toolkit Without An Informative Name Image and Scanner Interface Specification	Toolkit Without An Informative Name Image and Scanner Interface Specification
Built-in OCR Support?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warranty	1-year bench limited warranty with phone and online support included	1-year bench limited warranty with phone and online support included	1-year bench limited warranty with phone and online support included
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Aside from the scanners, the three products come with the same contents.

You will get the following:

Scanner Engine
Power Adapter
Power Cord
USB Cable
Install Guide
Flyers

Page Scan Speed (Color, Single-Pass 2-Sided)

The 3000 s4 and N4000 snw1 are tie for the fastest when it comes to scanning double-sided color pages in a single pass. Although the 2000 s2 comes in last, the difference is actually quite small.

You can take a look at the statistics below:

HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2: 35 pages per minute
HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4: 40 pages per minute
HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1: 40 pages per minute

Image Scan Speed (Color, Single-Pass 2-Sided)

The HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 and HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 are also identical in speed when it comes to scanning double-sided color images in a single pass. The HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 is 25 percent slower than the other two models in this versus guide.

You can check out the stats below:

HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2: 60 images per minute
HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4: 80 images per minute
HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1: 80 images per minute

Daily Scanning Volume

The 2000 s2 has a daily scanning volume of up to 3,500 pages. Both the 3000 s4 and N4000 snw1 have a daily scanning volume of up to 4,000 each.

Auto Document Feeder

All three of the sheet-fed scanner come equipped with a 50-page automatic document feeder.

Scannable Media Types

You will be able to scan the following media types with all three of the HP products:

Bank Checks
Business Cards
Carbonless Forms
Cut Sheet Paper
Freight Bills
Pre-Punched Paper
Previously Stapled Media with Staple Removed
Plastic Cards (up to 1.24mm)
Printed Paper (Laser and Ink)

Scan Resolution

The scan resolution is identical across the HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 Sheet-Feed Scanner, HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 Sheet-Feed Scanner and HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 Sheet-Feed Scanner as all three can produce images at the maximum of 1,200-dpi resolution.

Controls

Both the HP ScanJet Pro 2000 s2 and HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4 come with three simple controls that let you scan, cancel as well as power the device on and off.

The HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 uses home, return and on/off power buttons. It also utilizes a 2.8″ Color Touch Screen where you can send scanned files to the computer, email or network folder. You can also set up reserved jobs, Wi-Fi direct and more.

Connectivity

All three scanners utilize USB 3.0 for connection. The HP ScanJet Pro N4000 snw1 also offer additional connection options not found in the other two products as you will be able to connect via Ethernet 10/100 Base-T USB 3.0, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.

Drivers

The 2000 s2, 3000 s4 and N4000 snw1 scanners all support the TWAIN (Toolkit Without An Informative Name) and ISIS (Image and Scanner Interface Specification) drivers. As a result, the scans produced from these products will be up to industry standards when it comes to quality.

Built-in OCR

The three HP Sheet-Feed Scanners are also equipped with a built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition). With this feature, the products will convert the printed characters in the media into texts in compatible word processing programs.

Warranty

The scanners include a one-year bench limited warranty with phone and online support included.

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What’s the difference between Polk Audio Signa S2 and Signa S3?

by Kevin Chen

Polk Audio recently released the Polk Audio Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System. So, how does the new version compare against the older Signa S2?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The Polk Audio Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System comes with more features than the Polk Audio Signa S2 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System as the S3 includes a built-in Chromecast that will let you to connect to streaming music services.

The S3 also supports Google Assistant and Google Home. Otherwise, the two sound bar and subwoofer systems are identical when it comes to features.

If you want to easily connect the speaker system to streaming music services, then the Polk Audio Signa S3 is the best option out of the two.

If you don’t plan on using Chromecast, Google Assistant and Google Home, then you might want to get the Polk Audio Signa S2 instead as the S2 is the more affordable option.

Signa S2 vs. Signa S3 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the sub-woofer systems below.

	Polk Audio Signa S2	Polk Audio Signa S3
What's in the Box	Signa S2 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System Infrared Remote Control 5 Feet (or 1.5 m) HDMI Cable 5 Feet (or 1.5 m) Optical Cable Quick Start Guide	Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System Infrared Remote Control 5’ (1.5m) HDMI Cable 5' (1.5m) Optical Cable Quick Start Guide
Sound Bar Orientation	Horizontal	Horizontal
Sound Bar Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)	2.15" x 35.43" x 3.22" (or 5.46 cm x 89.99 cm x 8.18 cm)	2.15" x 35.43" x 3.22" (or 5.46 cm x 89.99 cm x 8.18 cm)
Sound Bar Front Array Driver Complement	2x 1.25" (3.18 cm) h x 4.4" (11.18 cm) w (Oval) Midrange 2x 1" (2.54 cm) d (Round) Tweeter	2x 1.25" (3.18 cm) h x 4.4" (11.18 cm) w (Oval) Midrange 2x 1" (2.54 cm) d (Round) Tweeter
Subwoofer Dimensions	13.4" x 6.72" x 12.2" (or 34.04 cm x 17.07 cm x 30.99 cm)	13.4" x 6.72" x 12.2" (or 34.04 cm x 17.07 cm x 30.99 cm)
Subwoofer Front Array Driver Enclosure Type	Ported	Ported
Subwoofer Front Array Driver Complement	5.25" (13.34 cm) d (Round) - Subwoofer	5.25" (13.34 cm) d (Round) - Subwoofer
Audio Inputs	Analog 3.5mm Mini-Jack (AUX) HDMI (ARC) Toslink Optical	Analog 3.5mm Mini-Jack (AUX) HDMI (ARC) Toslink Optical
Mounting Type	Keyhole Hanger	Keyhole Hanger
Mounting Orientation	Horizontal	Horizontal
Dolby Digital 5.1 Support?	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Support?	Yes	Yes
Built-in Chromecast?	No	Yes
Google Assistant Support?	No	Yes
Google Home Support?	No	Yes
Polk Voice Adjust ?	Yes	Yes
HDMI ARC Support?	Yes	Yes
Movie and Music Modes?	Yes	Yes
Night Mode?	Yes	Yes
Warranty	1-Year Electronics Warranty 2-Year Drivers Warranty	1-Year Electronics Warranty 2-Year Drivers Warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Aside from the actual sound bar and subwoofer, both products also come with a remote, HDMI cable, optical cable as well as a starter guide.

You can take a look at the contents include in the packages of the two products below:

Polk Audio Signa S2:

Signa S2 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System
Infrared Remote Control
5 Feet (or 1.5 m) HDMI Cable
5 Feet (or 1.5 m) Optical Cable
Quick Start Guide

Polk Audio Signa S3:

Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System
Infrared Remote Control
5’ (1.5m) HDMI Cable
5′ (1.5m) Optical Cable
Quick Start Guide

Sound Bar Orientation

Both sound bars have to be placed horizontally.

Sound Bar Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)

The sound bar units of the Polk Audio Signa S2 and S3 are identical when it comes to size.

You can check out the measurements (Height x Width x Depth) below:

2.15″ x 35.43″ x 3.22″ (or 5.46 cm x 89.99 cm x 8.18 cm)

Sound Bar Front Array Driver Complement

The Signa S2 and S3 have identical sound bar front array driver complement.

You can find the list below:

2x 1.25″ (3.18 cm) h x 4.4″ (11.18 cm) w (Oval) Midrange
2x 1″ (2.54 cm) d (Round) Tweeter

Subwoofer Dimensions

The dimensions for the subwoofer of the Polk Audio Signa S2 and Polk Audio Signa S3 are also identical in size.

You can take a look at the exact measurements (Height x Width x Depth) below:

13.4″ x 6.72″ x 12.2″ (or 34.04 cm x 17.07 cm x 30.99 cm)

Subwoofer Front Array Driver Enclosure Type

Both products use a ported enclosure type for their respective subwoofer front array driver.

Subwoofer Front Array Driver Complement

The subwoofer front array driver complements are also identical in the old and new audio systems:

5.25″ (13.34 cm) d (Round) – Subwoofer

Audio Inputs

You can also directly plug in the following audio inputs for the Polk Audio Signa S2 Universal TV Sound Bar and Polk Audio Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar:

Analog 3.5mm Mini-Jack (AUX)
HDMI (ARC)
Toslink Optical
Mounting Type

Furthermore, you can install the soundbars to the wall via a compatible keyhole hanger mount.

Mounting Orientation

If you decide to mount the Signa S2 or Signa S3, you will need to place the soundbars horizontally.

Dolby Digital 5.1

The sound bar and subwoofer systems support Dolby Digital 5.1 to provide surround sound.

Bluetooth

Moreover, the two sound bars support Bluetooth connection. This allows you to quickly set up a wireless connection between a compatible device to the speaker.

Built-in Chromecast

Only the Polk Audio Signa S3 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System comes with built-in Chormecast support. This will let you stream music over Wi-Fi from supported apps such as Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Google Play Music, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Qobuz, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube Music.

Google Assistant

You can also use voice control with the Signa S3 to play, pause and alter the volume of the speaker system.

Google Home

The Polk Audio Signa S3 is also compatible with the Google Home App in addition to being able to be paired with a Google Home speaker.

Polk Voice Adjust

Both the Signa S2 and Signa S3 uses the Polk Voice Adjust technology. As a result, you will be able to hear dialogue easily.

HDMI ARC

The two sound bars can also receive audio through the HDMI cable thanks to support for High Definition Multimedia Interface Audio Return Channel (or HDMI ARC for short).

Movie and Music Modes

Both products come with movie and music EQ settings. Depending on the mode, the speakers will cater more to dialogue clarity, surround sound and/or deep bass.

Night Mode

Furthermore, the Polk Audio Signa S2 and Signa S3 support Night Mode. When enabled, this feature will lower the bass and raise the Polk Voice Adjust parameter without having to increase the overall master volume.

Warranty

The warranty is identical for both products. You will get the following with purchase:

1-Year Electronics Warranty
2-Year Drivers Warranty

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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus vs. Internet Security vs. Total Security vs. Family Pack vs. Box 2

by Kevin Chen

Bitdefender has several products that will help you protect your computer and other devices against viruses, malware and other threats.

This comparison guide will help you find which of the Antivirus Plus, Internet Security, Total Security, Family Pack and Box 2 will provide the best protection based on your circumstances.

Quick Summary

If you want basic protection and VPN support on your Windows devices (up to 3 maximum), then we recommend getting the Bitdefender Antivirus Plus.

If you want the addition of parental control features, then you should get the Bitdefender Internet Security instead.

The Bitdefender Total Security is great if you want to protect more than 3 to 5 devices. Not to mention that Total Security can also support Android, iOS and Mac devices in addition to Windows.

If you have even more devices to protect (up to the maximum of 15), then you should get the Bitdefender Family Pack.

If you are looking for the best and most complete protection, then you should get the Bitdefender Box 2. The hardware can support up to 15 Android, iOS, Mac and Windows devices. Not to mention that it will also keep your home network safe from malware, viruses and other attacks.

Antivirus Plus vs. Internet Security vs. Total Security vs. Family Pack vs. Box 2 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for all five options below.

	Bitdefender Antivirus Plus	Bitdefender Internet Security	Bitdefender Total Security	Bitdefender Family Pack	Bitdefender Box 2
Subscription Length	1-year subscription	1-year subscription	1-year subscription	1-year subscription or 2-year subscription	1-year subscription
Protected Devices	Up to 3	Up to 3	Up to 5	Up to 15	Up to 15
Windows Protection?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mac, iOS and Android Protection?	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Updates?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Customer Support	24 hours, 7 days a week	24 hours, 7 days a week	24 hours, 7 days a week	24 hours, 7 days a week	24 hours, 7 days a week
Protection Features	Advanced Threat Defense Anti-Fraud Anti-Phishing Anti-Virus Malware Protection Network Threat Prevention Ransomware Protection Real-Time Data Protection Rescue Mode Wi-Fi Security Advisor	Advanced Threat Defense Anti-Fraud Anti-Phishing Anti-Virus Malware Protection Network Threat Prevention Ransomware Protection Real-Time Data Protection Rescue Mode Wi-Fi Security Advisor	Advanced Threat Defense Anti-Fraud Anti-Phishing Anti-Virus Malware Protection Network Threat Prevention Ransomware Protection Real-Time Data Protection Rescue Mode Wi-Fi Security Advisor	Advanced Threat Defense Anti-Fraud Anti-Phishing Anti-Virus Malware Protection Network Threat Prevention Ransomware Protection Real-Time Data Protection Rescue Mode Wi-Fi Security Advisor	Advanced Threat Defense Anti-Fraud Anti-Phishing Anti-Virus Malware Protection Network Threat Prevention Ransomware Protection Real-Time Data Protection Rescue Mode Wi-Fi Security Advisor
Speed Optimization Features	Automatic Updates Automatic Upgrades Battery Mode Bitdefender Autopilot Overview Bitdefender Photon Adaptive Performance Game Mode Movie Mode	Automatic Updates Automatic Upgrades Battery Mode Bitdefender Autopilot Overview Bitdefender Photon Adaptive Performance Game Mode Movie Mode	Automatic Updates Automatic Upgrades Battery Mode Bitdefender Autopilot Overview Bitdefender Photon Adaptive Performance Game Mode Movie Mode	Automatic Updates Automatic Upgrades Battery Mode Bitdefender Autopilot Overview Bitdefender Photon Adaptive Performance Game Mode Movie Mode	Automatic Updates Automatic Upgrades Battery Mode Bitdefender Autopilot Overview Bitdefender Photon Adaptive Performance Game Mode Movie Mode
One-Click Speed Optimizer	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Privacy Features	Anti-Tracker Bitdefender VPN (limit of 200 MB per day) File Shredder Password Manager Safe Online Banking Social Network Protection	Anti-Tracker Bitdefender VPN (limit of 200 MB per day) File Shredder Microphone Monitor Parental Control Password Manager Safe Online Banking Social Network Protection	Anti-Tracker Bitdefender VPN (limit of 200 MB per day) File Shredder Microphone Monitor Parental Control Password Manager Safe Online Banking Social Network Protection	Anti-Tracker Bitdefender VPN (limit of 200 MB per day) File Shredder Microphone Monitor Parental Control Password Manager Safe Online Banking Social Network Protection	Anti-Tracker Bitdefender VPN (limit of 200 MB per day) File Shredder Microphone Monitor Parental Control Password Manager Safe Online Banking Social Network Protection
Connected Home Security Protection?	No	No	No	No	Yes
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Subscription Length

The Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Internet Security, Total Security and Box 2 are all available as a 1-year subscription on Amazon.

The Bitdefender Family Pack can be purchased via a 1-year subscription or 2-year subscription.

Protected Devices

Both the Antivirus Plus and Internet Security products will provide protection for up to 3 devices while the Total Security will protect up to 5 devices.

Tie for the most protected devices are the Family Pack and Box 2, both of which will protect a maximum of 15 devices.

Windows Protection

The Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Internet Security, Total Security, Family Pack and Box 2 are all designed to protect the Windows operating system.

Mac, iOS and Android Protection

Only the Total Security, Family Pack and Box 2 products provide additional protection for devices that use the Mac, iOS or Android operating systems.

Automatic Updates

The Antivirus Plus, Internet Security, Total Security, Family Pack and Box 2 also support automatic updates. As a result, you will be up-to-date when it comes to protecting against the latest exploits and viruses.

Customer Support

Bitdefender will also provide customer support 24 hours a day for 7 days a week for all of the aforementioned products as long as you remain a subscriber.

Protection Features

The Antivirus Plus, Internet Security, Total Security, Family Pack and Box 2 provide the same basic protections for your computer and other compatible devices.

The features include the following:

Advanced Threat Defense
Anti-Fraud
Anti-Phishing
Anti-Virus
Malware Protection
Network Threat Prevention
Ransomware Protection
Real-Time Data Protection
Rescue Mode
Wi-Fi Security Advisor

Speed Optimization Features

All of the Bitdefender products also offer identical speed optimization features, including the following:

Automatic Updates
Automatic Upgrades
Battery Mode
Bitdefender Autopilot Overview
Bitdefender Photon Adaptive Performance
Game Mode
Movie Mode
Work Mode

One-Click Speed Optimizer

Only the Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Family Pack and Bitdefender Box 2 use a one-click speed optimizer. This functionality allows you to easily speed up your computer and/or other supported devices.

Privacy Features

The Bitdefender Antivirus Plus does not come with parental controls or microphone monitor while the other four products will take advantage of both of these features.

Otherwise, all five products come with the same privacy features.

You can find the list of identical features below:

Anti-Tracker
Bitdefender VPN (limit of 200 MB per day)
File Shredder
Password Manager
Safe Online Banking
Social Network Protection

Connected Home Security Protection

The Bitdefender Box 2 is designed to protect Wi-Fi and other internet connected devices on your home network through the Total Security 2020 Unlimited. The software is compatible with all Android, iOS, IoT and Windows devices.

Once installed, the Box 2 will optimize for all the connected devices within 48 hours. The Total Security 2020 Unlimited software that comes with this product will last one year.

After that, you have to renew your subscription if you want to keep your devices protected from potential threats.

What’s the difference between the Logitech G915 and G915 TKL?

by Kevin Chen

The G915 TKL is the latest Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard from Logitech. So, how does the new product stacks up against the older Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The new Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard remove the M-Keys, G-Keys and Numpad from the original Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

As a result, the G915 TKL is smaller in addition to being more affordable and having a longer battery life. Otherwise, the two keyboards have identical features.

We recommend getting the Logitech G915 TKL is you want a more budget-friendly gaming keyboard that is more compact and easier on the wallet.

If you want a more fully featured keyboard that has the M-Keys, G-Keys and Numpad, then you should get the Logitech G915.

G915 vs. G915 TKL Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two keyboards below.

	Logitech G915 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard	Logitech G915 TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
What's in the Box	G915 wireless mechanical gaming keyboard Lightspeed USB receiver USB extender Micro-USB cable User documentation	G915 TKL wireless mechanical gaming keyboard Lightspeed USB receiver USB extender Micro-USB cable User documentation
Weight without Cable	1025 g (or 36.2 oz)	810 g (or 28.6 oz)
Dimensions	475 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 18.7 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)	368 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 15.2 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)
Cable Length	6 feet (or 1.8 m)	6 feet (or 1.8 m)
Mechanical Switches	GL Clicky GL Tactile GL Linear	GL Clicky GL Tactile GL Linear
Actuation Distance	1.5 mm	1.5 mm
Total Travel Distance	2.7 mm	2.7 mm
Actuation Force	50 g	50 g
Lightspeed Wireless	1 ms connection over Wi-Fi (via an USB receiver) or Bluetooth	1 ms connection over Wi-Fi (via an USB receiver) or Bluetooth
Lightsync RGB Support?	Yes	Yes
Profile Selection Keys	M1 M2 M3 MR	F1 F2 F3 F4
Macro G-Keys	G1 G2 G3 G4 G5	None
Numpad?	Yes	No
Onboard Memory	2 Lighting Profiles 3 Macro Profiles	2 Lighting Profiles 3 Macro Profiles
Dedicated Media Controls	Play/pause Rewind Skip Volume control Mute	Play/pause Rewind Skip Volume control Mute
Game Mode?	Yes	Yes
Logitech G HUB Gaming Software Support?	Yes	Yes
Logitech G HUB Gaming Software Requirements	Internet connection	Internet connection
Lightspeed Requirements	USB port Windows 7 (or later) or macOS X 10.11 (or later)	USB port Windows 7 (or later) or macOS X 10.11 (or later)
Bluetooth Requirements	Bluetooth-enabled device Windows 8 (or later), macOS X 10.11 (or later), Chrome OS, Android 4.3 (or later), iOS 10 (or later)	Bluetooth-enabled device Windows 8 (or later), macOS X 10.11 (or later), Chrome OS, Android 4.3 (or later), iOS 10 (or later)
Battery Life at 100% Brightness	30 hours	40 hours
Battery Recharge Time	3 hours	4 hours
Warranty	2-year warranty	2-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon. (#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon. (#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Aside from the actual keyboard, both products come with the same contents.

You can find a list of the included parts below:

Logitech G915:

G915 wireless mechanical gaming keyboard
Lightspeed USB receiver
USB extender
Micro-USB cable
User documentation

Logitech G915 TKL:

G915 TKL wireless mechanical gaming keyboard
Lightspeed USB receiver
USB extender
Micro-USB cable
User documentation

Weight without Cable

The Logitech G915 TKL weighs around 21% less than the Logitech G915.

You can take a look at the weight specifications below:

G915: 1025 g (or 36.2 oz)
G915 TKL: 810 g (or 28.6 oz)

Dimensions

The G915 TKL is around 23% shorter than the standard G915 in terms of length.

The width and height of the two wireless keyboards are identical.

You can check out the full measurements below:

Logitech G915 Gaming Keyboard: 475 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 18.7 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)
Logitech G915 TKL Gaming Keyboard: 368 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 15.2 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)

Cable Length

The included wired USB cables for the G915 and G915 TKL have the same length at 6 feet (or 1.8 m).

Mechanical Switches

Both mechanical gaming keyboard are available in three mechanical switch versions: GL Clicky, GL Tactile and GL Linear.

GL Clicky provides an audible click and tactile feedback when you are pressing on the keys.

The GL Tactile include a little bit of tactile feedback.

Last but not least, GL Linear will provide a entirely smooth keystroke.

Actuation Distance

Actuation distance measures the distance between the key and electrical contact. In other words, it measure how responsive a keyboard is.

Both the G915 and G915 TKL have an actuation distance of 1.5 mm.

Total Travel Distance

The total travel distance is how far down you can push a key on the keyboard.

The G915 and G915 TKL have the same total travel distance at 2.7 mm.

Actuation Force

Actuation force is defined as how hard you have to push the key to be recognized as an input.

Both gaming keyboards have the same actuation force at 50 g.

Lightspeed Wireless

Both gaming keyboards feature Lightspeed wireless, which provides a 1 ms connection over Wi-Fi (via an USB receiver) or Bluetooth.

Lightsync RGB

The Logitech G915 and Logitech G915 TKL also use Lightsync RGB. The tech allows you to customize how you light up each key with approximately 16.8 million colors.

You will also be able to choose from preset effects or make your own light show animations.

Profile Selection Keys

In order to save space, the Logitech G915 TKL got rid of the M1, M2, M3 and MR profile selection keys located on the top left side of the Logitech G915.

Instead, the G915 TKL uses F1, F2, F3 and F4 if you want shortcuts to quickly change to another profile.

Macro G-Keys

With the newer G915 TKL, Logitech also removed the G1, G2, G3, G4 and G5 keys that were on the left most side of the original G915.

These keys are used for macros, which lets your set custom commands.

Numpad

The G915 comes with a Numpad, which is located on the right-most side, while the G915 TKL does not.

Onboard Memory

The two wireless mechanical gaming keyboards come with onboard memory to store 2 Lighting Profiles in addition to 3 Macro Profiles.

Dedicated Media Controls

Both products feature the same media controls as you will be able to play/pause, rewind, skip, change the volume and mute the audio.

Game Mode

The two gaming keyboards also come with a game mode.

When enabled, this feature will prevent you from accidentally pausing, closing the game or opening another application. This is helpful if you are planning in a competitive match.

Logitech G HUB Gaming Software

The Logitech G915 and Logitech G915 TKL support the Logitech G HUB Gaming Software.

The program allows you to create, share and download custom profiles. You can also customize the lighting setup for your keyboards.

Requirements

The requirements are the same for the G915 and G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboards.

To use the lightspeed connection, you will need an USB port along with a operating system of Windows 7 (or later) or macOS X 10.11 (or later).

For Bluetooth, the connecting device must be enabled for Bluetooth in addition to having a operation system of Windows 8 (or later), macOS X 10.11 (or later), Chrome OS, Android 4.3 (or later), iOS 10 (or later).

If you want to use the aforementioned Logitech G HUB Gaming Software, then you will need an internet connection to download the program.

Battery Life at 100% Brightness

In terms of battery life, the Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard will last 25% longer than the Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

The G915 TKL has a battery life of up to 40 hours when the brightness of the RGB lights is turned up to 100%. There is also a recharge time of 4 hours.

In comparison, the G915 battery life of up to 30 hours at 100% RGB brightness with a recharge time of 3 hours.

Warranty

Both products include a 2-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between the ViewSonic M1 Mini and M1 Mini+?

by Kevin Chen

The M1 Mini+ is a new portable LED projector from ViewSonic. So, how does the new version of the product stacks up against the older M1 Mini?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The main difference between the ViewSonic M1 Mini and ViewSonic M1 Mini+ is that the newer Plus version uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections. As a result, you can connect your smartphone or tablet for features such as smart mirroring and touch screen remote control.

The Mini+ also comes with smart TV features like Netflix and Youtube.

Overall, we prefer the ViewSonic M1 Mini+ Smart Ultra Portable LED Projector as it is more portable due to its support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections.

While you can still use the ViewSonic M1 Mini Portable LED Projector to watch videos on Netflix and Youtube, you have to connect to another device using HDMI.

M1 Mini vs. M1 Mini+ Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for theM1 Mini and M1 Mini+ below.

Weight

The two miniature projectors weigh the same at 0.7 lbs (or 0.3 kg).

Dimensions

Both portable projectors will fit right in your pocket. The two have a measurement of just 110 mm by 104 mm by 27 mm.

What’s In the Box

Both products come with swappable panels in addition to a wrist strap, USB cable, remote and starter guide.

You can find the list of included contents below:

ViewSonic M1 Mini Portable LED Projector:

M1 Mini Projector
Swappable panels (Gray, Teal and Yellow)
Wrist Strap
USB A to Micro USB Cable
Remote Control
Quick Start Guide

ViewSonic M1 Mini+ Smart Ultra Portable LED Projector:

M1 Mini+ Projector
Swappable Panels (Gray, Teal and Yellow)
Wrist Strap
USB A to Micro USB
Remote Control
Quick Start Guide

Display Specs

The display specifications are identical for the two mini projectors. Both features a resolution of 854 x 480, 120 LED lumens (50 ANSI) brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 120,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and more.

You can check out the full specs below:

Type: DLP LED
Resolution Type: WVGA (854 x 480)
Brightness (Lumens): 120 LED (50 ANSI)
Display Size: 24 in. to 100 in. or 0.6 m to 2.54 m
Throw Distance: 2.1 ft to 8.7 ft or 0.6 m – 2.7 m
Throw Ratio: 1.2
Key Stone: Vertical (+/- 40°)
Light Source: RGB LED
Light Source Life Span: 30,000 hours
Color Depth: 1.07 Billion Colors (R/G/B 10 bit)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 120,000:1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Video Signal

Both View Sonic projectors also use the same frequencies for video signals.

You can find what they are below:

Horizontal Frequency: 15h-135kHz
Vertical Frequency: 23-120Hz

Compatible PC and Mac Resolutions

The M1 Mini and M1 Mini Plus support resolutions of 480p to 1080p on both PC and Mac platforms:

Maximum PC Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Minimum PC Resolution: 640 x 480
Maximum Mac Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Minimum Mac Resolution: 640 x 480

Internal Speakers

The ViewSonic M1 Mini Portable LED Projector comes with one 2W JBL speaker. The ViewSonic M1 Mini+ Smart Ultra Portable LED Projector is equipped with one 2W JBL Bluetooth speaker.

Physical Connectors

The only difference, in terms of physical connectors, is that the M1 Mini comes with a Micro USB port while the M1 Mini Plus comes with a 1x USB 3.1 Type C port.

You can check out the list of connectors for each product below:

M1 Mini:

1x HDMI 1.4 (with HDCP 1.4)
1x USB 2.0 Type A
1x Micro USB

M1 Mini Plus:

1x HDMI 1.4 (with HDCP 1.4)
1x USB 2.0 Type A
1x USB 3.1 Type C

Wireless Connections

Only the ViewSonic M1 Mini+ Smart Ultra Portable LED Projector supports wireless connections. You can connect devices that use 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth version 4.0.

Wi-Fi Screen Mirroring

With the Wi-Fi connection of the Mini Plus, you will be able to mirror the screen of your smartphone or tablet to the projector.

Smart TV Features

You can also use smart TV features, such as Netflix and Youtube, with the Mini+ thanks to the Wi-Fi connection.

ViewSonic vCastSender App

The ViewSonic M1 Mini+ also supports the ViewSonic vCastSender App. When installed, the application turns your smartphone or tablet into a remote controller, over Wi-Fi, for the projector.

Battery Life

Both the ViewSonic M1 Mini and ViewSonic M1 Mini Plus feature a battery life of up to 2.5 hours. The two portable projectors are also compatible with a power bank if you need additional power.

On Screen Display Controls

The two products have identical on-screen display controls.

You can take a look at the options below:

Advanced
Basic
Display
Image
Information
Power Management
System

Compatible Accessories

Both products are compatible with the PJ-SCW-1001W 100″ Projection Screen, VC10 All-in-One Wireless Collaboration HDMI Dongle in addition to the VCB10 All-in-One Wireless Presentation and Collaboration Gateway. The M1 Mini+ is also compatible with the PGD-350 Immersive 3D Experience Glasses.

Operating Conditions

The two ViewSonic portable projectors have the same operating conditions, which you can find below.

Temperature Range: 32º F to 104º F (or 0º C – 40º C)
Humidity Range: 0% to 90% (Non-Condensing)

Warranty

Both products come with an 1-year limited warranty on parts and labor in addition to 1-year free Express Exchange service.

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What’s the difference between the Garmin RTL510 and RTL515?

by Kevin Chen

Garmin recently released RTL515 Varia Cycling Rearview Radar. So, how does the new version compare against the older RTL510?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The main difference between the Garmin Varia RTL510 Cycling Rearview Radar and Garmin Varia RTL515 Cycling Rearview Radar is that the RTL515 supports smartphones. In addition to being used as a display, your phone can also show other helpful data and provide alerts.

The tail light of the RTL515 also comes with the extra peloton mode, which provides lower light flashes that makes it easier on the eyes of other cyclists.

RTL510 vs. RTL515 Comparison Chart

You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two cycling rear view radars below.

	Garmin Varia RTL510 Cycling Rearview Radar	Garmin Varia RTL515 Cycling Rearview Radar
What's in the Box (Standalone)	Varia RTL510 Mounting Kit Cables Documentation	Varia RTL510 Radar Display Unit Mounting Kit Cables Documentation
What's in the Box (Bundle)	Varia RTL515 Mounting Kit Cables Documentation	RVR315 Mounting Kit Power Cable Documentation
Dimensions	3.9” x 0.8” x 1.6" (or 98.6 mm x 19.7 mm x 39.6 mm)	3.9” x 0.8” x 1.6" (or 98.6 mm x 19.7 mm x 39.6 mm)
Weight	2.5 oz (or 71.0 g)	2.5 oz (or 71.0 g)
Radar Coverage Area	Up to 153 yards (or 140 meters)	Up to 153 yards (or 140 meters)
Viewing Angle	220°	220°
Modes	Solid Night Flash Day Flash	Solid Night Flash Day Flash Peloton
Lumens	20 lumens in solid mode 29 lumens in night flash mode 65 lumens day flash mode	20 lumens in solid mode 29 lumens in night flash mode 65 lumens day flash mode 8 lumens in peloton mode
Battery Life	6 hours in solid mode 6 hours in night flash mode 15 hours in day flash mode	6 hours in solid mode 6 hours in night flash mode 16 hours in day flash mode 8 hours in peloton mode
Waterproof	IPX7	IPX7
BLE Support?	No	Yes
Smartphone Apps	N/A	Varia App Ride with GPS Garmin Connect And More
ANT+ Support?	Yes	Yes
Compatible Devices	D2 Delta D2 Delta PX D2 Delta S Edge 1000 Edge 1030 Edge 130 Edge 25 Edge 520 Edge 520 Plus Edge 530 Edge 530 Mountain Bike Bundle Edge 810 Edge 820 Edge 830 Edge 830 Mountain Bike Bundle Edge Explore Edge Explore 1000 Edge Explore 820 fēnix 5 fēnix 5 Plus fēnix 5S fēnix 5X fēnix 5X Plus fēnix Chronos Forerunner 735XT Forerunner 935 Forerunner 945 tactix Charlie Varia Vision In-Sight Display vívoactive 3 vívoactive HR	D2 Delta D2 Delta PX D2 Delta S Edge 1000 Edge 1030 Edge 130 Edge 25 Edge 520 Edge 520 Plus Edge 530 Edge 810 Edge 820 Edge 830 Edge Explore Edge Explore 1000 Edge Explore 820 fēnix 5 fēnix 5 Plus fēnix 5S fēnix 5X fēnix 5X Plus fēnix Chronos Forerunner 735XT Forerunner 935 Forerunner 945 tactix Charlie Varia Vision In-Sight Display vívoactive 3 vívoactive HR
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

The contents included in the packages depend on what configuration you are getting.

You can check out the lists below:

Varia RTL510 Rearview Radar (010-01980-00):

Varia RTL510
Mounting Kit
Cables
Documentation

Varia RTL510 Radar Tail Light Bundle (010-01981-00):

Varia RTL510
Radar Display Unit
Mounting Kit
Cables
Documentation

Varia RVR315 Rearview Radar (010-02252-00):

Varia RTL515
Mounting Kit
Cables
Documentation

Varia RVR315 Radar Tail Light Bundle (010-02376-00):

RVR315
Mounting Kit
Power Cable
Documentation

Dimensions

The Garmin Varia RTL510 and Garmin Varia RTL515 have the same dimensions.

You can take a look at the exact measurements below:

3.9” x 0.8” x 1.6″ (or 98.6 mm x 19.7 mm x 39.6 mm)

Weight

The two cycling rearview radars also weigh the same at 2.5 oz (or 71.0 g).

Radar Coverage Area

The coverage area of the radars is the same. The two devices are able to detect vehicles at up to 153 yards (or 140 meters) from the back of your bike.

Viewing Angle

Both Varia RTL510 and Varia RTL515 have the same viewing angle at 220°.

Modes

The Varia RTL510 comes in three modes: solid, night flash and day flash.

The Varia RTL515 features four modes: the aforementioned solid, night flash and day flash in addition to peloton.

For the uninformed, the peloton mode will provide a low intensity flash that will be easier on the eyes of other cyclists.

Lumens

Lumens measure the brightness level from the tail light.

In this case, the brightness are the same in the products with 20 lumens in solid mode, 29 lumens in night flash mode and 65 lumens in day flash mode.

The tail light will also produce 8 lumens in RTL515’s exclusive peloton mode.

Battery Life

The battery life is the same in solid and night flash modes.

The new Varia RTL515 will last a little longer than the Varia RTL510 in day flash mode.

Finally, the peloton mode of Varia RTL515 has a battery life of 8 hours.

You can find the full battery specs below:

Garmin Varia RTL510 Cycling Rearview Radar:

6 hours in solid mode
6 hours in night flash mode
15 hours in day flash mode

Garmin Varia RTL515 Cycling Rearview Radar:

6 hours in solid mode
6 hours in night flash mode
16 hours in day flash mode
8 hours in peloton mode

Waterproof

Both products have a waterproof rating of IPX7. As a result, the two radars can withstand being submerged in water at up to 1 meter for the maximum of 30 minutes.

BLE

The Varia RTL515 supports Bluetooth Low Energy (or BLE), a feature that lets you connect the radar to a compatible device, such as a smartphone, while using very little power consumption.

Smartphone Apps

Only the Garmin Varia RTL515 Cycling Rearview Radar is compatible with the Varia App. The smartphone application can be used as the primary or backup display. It provides graphics in addition to sound and vibration alerts of incoming vehicles.

The radar is also compatible with other apps such as Ride with GPS and Garmin Connect.

ANT+

Both Garmin Varia Bicycle Rearview Radars support ANT+. The technology will connect the radars to compatible devices.

Compatible Devices

You can find the list of compatible devices for the Varia RTL510 and Varia RTL515 below:

Garmin Varia RTL510 Cycling Rearview Radar:

D2 Delta
D2 Delta PX
D2 Delta S
Edge 1000
Edge 1030
Edge 130
Edge 25
Edge 520
Edge 520 Plus
Edge 530
Edge 530 Mountain Bike Bundle
Edge 810
Edge 820
Edge 830
Edge 830 Mountain Bike Bundle
Edge Explore
Edge Explore 1000
Edge Explore 820
fēnix 5
fēnix 5 Plus
fēnix 5S
fēnix 5X
fēnix 5X Plus
fēnix Chronos
Forerunner 735XT
Forerunner 935
Forerunner 945
tactix Charlie
Varia Vision In-Sight Display
vívoactive 3
vívoactive HR

Garmin Varia RTL515 Cycling Rearview Radar:

D2 Delta
D2 Delta PX
D2 Delta S
Edge 1000
Edge 1030
Edge 130
Edge 25
Edge 520
Edge 520 Plus
Edge 530
Edge 810
Edge 820
Edge 830
Edge Explore
Edge Explore 1000
Edge Explore 820
fēnix 5
fēnix 5 Plus
fēnix 5S
fēnix 5X
fēnix 5X Plus
fēnix Chronos
Forerunner 735XT
Forerunner 935
Forerunner 945
tactix Charlie
Varia Vision In-Sight Display
vívoactive 3
vívoactive HR

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