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What’s the difference between the Seagate One Touch and Ultra Touch?

Seagate recently released the Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD. So, how does this new product compare against the older Fabric Enclosure One Touch SSD?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The Seagate Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD has the advantage in terms of data transfer speed as it is 25 percent faster than the Seagate Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD.

The Ultra Touch SSD also supports the Seagate Mobile Touch app, which you can use to back up data on your smartphone and/or tablet in addition to having quick access to your music, photos and videos.

Last but not least, the Ultra Touch also comes with an adapter to connect to USB-C devices.

Overall, we recommend getting the Seagate Fabric Enclosure One Touch Ultra Touch Solid State Drive due to the aforementioned speed and feature advantages.

Fabric Enclosure One Touch SSD vs. Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two touch SSDs below.

	Fabric Enclosure One Touch SSD	Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD
Color	Black White	Black White
Capacity	500 GB 1 TB	500 GB 1 TB
Model Number	Black 500 GB: Model Number STJE500400 White 500GB: Model Number STJE500402 Black 1 TB: Model Number STJE1000400 White 1 TB: Model Number STJE1000402	Black 500 GB: Model Number STJW500401 White 500GB: Model Number STJW500400 Black 1 TB: Model Number STJW1000401 White 1 TB: Model Number STJW1000400
Max Data Transfer Speed	400 MB per second	500 MB per second
Shock Resistance?	Yes	Yes
Interface	USB 3.0	USB 3.0 USB-C
Seagate Mobile Touch App Support?	No	Yes
Sync Plus Support?	Yes	Yes
Mylio Create	2-month subscription	2-month subscription
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography	1-year subscription	1-year subscription
What’s in the Box	Seagate One Touch SSD 20 cm USB 3.0 cable Downloadable Toolkit software with Sync Plus One-year Mylio Create plan Two-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan Quick start guide	Seagate Ultra Touch SSD 20 cm USB 3.0 cable USB-A to USB-C adapter Downloadable Toolkit software with Sync Plus One-year Mylio Create plan Two-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan Quick start guide
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Color and Capacity

Both Fabric Enclosure Solid State Drives come in either Black or White. In terms of storage capacity, you can pick between either 500 GB or 1 TB.

You can check out the model numbers for each product below:

Fabric Enclosure One Touch SSD:

Black 500 GB: Model Number STJE500400
White 500GB: Model Number STJE500402
Black 1 TB: Model Number STJE1000400
White 1 TB: Model Number STJE1000402

Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD:

Black 500 GB: Model Number STJW500401
White 500GB: Model Number STJW500400
Black 1 TB: Model Number STJW1000401
White 1 TB: Model Number STJW1000400

Maximum Data Transfer Speed

The Seagate Fabric Enclosure One Touch Solid State Drive has a data transfer speed of up to 400 MB per second.

The Seagate Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch Solid State Drive has a maximum data transfer speed that is 25 percent faster that its competition at 500 MB per second.

Shock Resistance

Both the One Touch and Ultra Touch SSDs are designed to be resistant to electrical shock.

Interface

The One Touch SSD can be connected to compatible devices with an USB 3.0 port.

The Ultra Tough SSD can use either an USB 3.0 port or USB-C port to connect to other supported devices.

Seagate Mobile Touch App

The Seagate Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD supports the Seagate Mobile Touch application on Android devices.

This app will connect the solid state drive to your tablet or smartphone. By doing so, you can back up your data from your mobile phone or tablet.

You can also access your music, photos and videos.

Sync Plus

Both Seagate products also use Sync Plus.

The software provides automatic back up from a compatible device to your SSD. It will also copy files deleted to the achieve folder on the drive.

Mylio Create

The One Touch and Ultra Touch also come with a one-year subscription to Mylio Create.

The application will let you create, edit and organize photos across multiple devices.

Adobe Creative Cloud Photography

Both also includes a two-month subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography.

This program allows you to edit, organize, share and store photos.

What’s in the Box

Aside from the solid state drive and the USB-A to USB-C adapter, both Seagate products come with the same contents.

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

Seagate Fabric Enclosure One Touch SSD:

Seagate One Touch SSD
20 cm USB 3.0 cable
Downloadable Toolkit software with Sync Plus
One-year Mylio Create plan
Two-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan
Quick start guide

Seagate Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD:

Seagate Ultra Touch SSD
20 cm USB 3.0 cable
USB-A to USB-C adapter
Downloadable Toolkit software with Sync Plus
One-year Mylio Create plan
Two-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan
Quick start guide

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What’s the difference between Samsung MX-T50 and MX-T70?

by Kevin Chen

Samsung released two speaker systems in 2020 with theMX-T50 and MX-T70. So, which one best fit your needs?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the Giga Party Audio Systems.

Quick Summary

Although the Samsung MX-T50 Giga Party Audio System and Samsung MX-T70 Giga Party Audio System share a lot of common features, the MX-T70 is three times more powerful than the MX-T50 when it comes to sound output.

The MX-T70 also comes with a built-in woofer for those who enjoy more bass in their sound systems.

If you like karaoke, then the MX-T70 supports 2 microphones (in comparison, the MX-T50 also supports one mic).

With that said, the MX-T50 is still a very capable audio system if you don’t mind missing out on any of the aforementioned MX-T70 features.

MX-T50 vs. MX-T70 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for these Giga Party Audio Systems below.

	Samsung MX-T50 Giga Party Audio System	Samsung MX-T70 Giga Party Audio System
Dimensions	25.6" in height x 13.8" in width x 12" in depth	34.8" in height x 18.2" in width x 17.9" in depth
Weight	25.6 pounds	58.4 pounds
What's in the Box	Samsung MX-T50 Giga Party Audio System Remote Batteries for Remote	Samsung MX-T70 Giga Party Audio System Remote Batteries for Remote
Total Speaker Power	500 watts	1,500 watts
Power Consumption	Stand-by Power Consumption (Main): 0.5W Stand-by Power Consumption (Subwoofer): 0.5W Operating Power Consumption (Main): 31W Operating Power Consumption (Subwoofer): 28W	Stand-by Power Consumption (Main): 0.5W Stand-by Power Consumption (Subwoofer): 0.5W Operating Power Consumption (Main): 31W Operating Power Consumption (Subwoofer): 28W
Number of Channels	2.0 system	2.1 system
Dynamic Bass	Via bass booster button	Via bass booster button
Karaoke Mode	Yes via 1 microphone input	Yes via 2 microphone inputs
Party Lighting	Ambient Dance Party	Ambient Dance Party
Samsung Giga Party App	Android OS 6.0 or later iOS 10.0 or later	Android OS 6.0 or later iOS 10.0 or later
DJ Effect	Crush Chorus Filter Noise Wahwah	Crush Chorus Filter Noise Wahwah
AV Decoding Formats	AAC FLAC MP3 WAV WMA	AAC FLAC MP3 WAV WMA
Connectivity	2 USB connectors (Type-A) Analog Audio Input (3.5mm) Bluetooth Bluetooth Multi-Connection Wired Group Party Play Wireless Group Party Play	2 USB connectors (Type-A) Analog Audio Input (3.5mm) Bluetooth Bluetooth Multi-Connection Wired Group Party Play Wireless Group Party Play
Spill Resistance	Drips and Splashes	Drips and Splashes
Energy Star Certified?	Yes	Yes
Pricing	Check Price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check Price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Dimensions

The MX-T70 is quite a bit bigger when compared to the MX-T50.

You can check out the full measurements below:

MX-T50: 25.6 inches in height by 13.8 inches in width by 12 inches in depth
MX-T70: 34.8 inches in height by 18.2 inches in width by 17.9 inches in depth

Weight

The Samsung MX-T70 is also more than twice as heavy (128.125% more, to be exact) at 58.4 pounds when put up against the MX-T50, which weighs in at 25.6 pounds.

Accessories Included in Box

In addition to the Giga Party Audio Systems, both products also come with a remote controller in addition to batteries for the remotes.

Total Speaker Power

The MX-T50 speaker can emit 500 watts in terms of measurable power. The MX-T70 speaker is three times more powerful at 1,500 watts.

Power Consumption

The MX-T50 and MX-T70 uses the same amount of electricity. Both main systems and woofers utilize just 0.5 watts in stand-by mode. During operations, both Samsung Giga Party Audio Systems will consume 31 watts on the main unit as well as 28 watts on the woofer.

Number of Channels

The Samsung MX-T50 is a 2.0 system as it comes with a two speakers setup. The Samsung MX-T70 is a 2.1 system as it comes with a two speakers setup in additional to a built-in subwoofer.

Dynamic Bass

Both home audio systems come with a bass booster button to enable dynamic bass.

Karaoke

You can also use both as a karaoke machine. The MX-T50 includes one microphone input while the MX-T70 includes 2 microphone inputs. Thus, you will be able to have duet performances with the MX-T70.

Party Lighting

The two systems also support party lighting. You will be able to switch between Ambient, Dance and Party.

Samsung Giga Party App

The Samsung MX-T50 and MX-T70 are compatible with the Samsung Giga Party App. Using your Android or Apple smart phone, you will be able to change the light effects, sound effects and EQ settings.

The Android operation system needs to be Android OS 6.0 or later while the Apple operation system needs to be iOS 10.0 or later.

DJ Effect

With the aforementioned app, you can also set several DJ Effects such as Crush, Chorus, Filter, Noise and Wahwah.

AV Decoding Formats

Both audio systems from Samsung support the same audio decoding formats: AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV and WMA.

Connectivity

The connectivity options are also identical. For wired connections, there are one analog 3.5mm audio input, two Type-A USB connectors and wired group party play. For wireless, there are Bluetooth, Bluetooth multi-connection and wireless group party play.

Group Party Play

The aforementioned Group Party Play is a feature where you can connect up to 10 Samsung Giga Party Audio Systems. The connections can be mixed and matched between the MX-T40, MX-T50 and MX-T70 models.

Spill Resistance

The top panels for both audio systems are spill resistant. Thus, it should be able to withstand light liquid splashes and drips.

Energy Star Certified

Both the Samsung MX-T50 Giga Party Audio System and Samsung MX-T70 Giga Party Audio System are Energy Star Certified.

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What’s the difference between Scimitar Pro RGB and Scimitar RGB Elite?

by Kevin Chen

Corsair recently released the third generation of the Scimitar Gaming Mouse called the RGB Elite. So, how does the new version compare against the second generation of the series, the Scimitar Pro RGB?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

Corsair has made a few improvements with the Scimitar RGB Elite when compared to the older Scimitar Pro RGB.

The newer release has more DPI (18,000 vs. 16,000) in addition to having much better durability (click-rated for 50 million vs. 20 million).

Otherwise, the two gaming mouse have the same features and specifications.

Scimitar Pro RGB vs. Scimitar RGB Elite Comparison Chart

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

	Scimitar Pro RGB	Scimitar RGB Elite
Weight	122 g	147 g
Connectivity	Wired USB	Wired USB
Cable	1.8m braided fiber cable	1.8m braided fiber cable
Mouse Button Type	Omron	Omron
Mouse Button Durability	20 million click-rated Omron switches	50 million click-rated Omron switches
Grip Type	Palm	Palm
Game Type	MOBA MMO	MOBA MMO
Sensor	Optical	Optical
DPI	16,000	18,000
Report Rates	125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz	125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz
Prog Buttons	17 programmable buttons	17 programmable buttons
Key Slider Side Panel?	Yes	Yes
On Board Memory Profiles	3x	3x
Dynamic Four-Zone RGB Backlighting?	Yes	Yes
CUE Software	CUE 2.0	iCUE
Compatibility	USB port Internet connection Windows 7, 8 or 10	USB port 2.0 Internet connection Windows 7, 8 or 10
Warranty	Two-year warranty	Two-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Weight

At 122 g (without the cable and other accessories), the new Scimitar RGB Elite weighs 17% less than the Scimitar Pro RGB, which has a listed weight of 147 g (without the cable and other accessories).

Connectivity

The Pro RGB and RGB Elite use a wired USB for connection.

Cable

Both Corsair Scimitar gaming mouse comes with the same 1.8m braided fiber cable.

Mouse Button Type

The 2nd and 3rd versions of the Scimitar utilize Omron as the mouse button type.

Mouse Button Durability

The Omron switches in the Scimitar RGB Elite has been rated for 50 million clicks. This is 2.5 times more longer lasting than the Omron switches in the Scimitar Pro RGB, which has been rated for 20 million clicks.

Grip Type

Both products are made for the palm gripping style.

Game Type

Both gaming mouse are designed for massively multiplayer online (MMO) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). The games in these genres usually require a lot of different inputs. With the prog buttons, you can easily access all the buttons with just one hand.

Sensor

The Scimitar RGB Elite and Scimitar Pro RGB utilize an optical sensor.

DPI

The Scimitar RGB Elite has a higher DPI at 18,000 when compared to the Scimitar Pro RGB, which has a DPI of 16,000.

For the uniformed, DPI stands for dots per linear inch. The higher the amount the dots, the more sensitive the mouse will be.

Report Rates

Both products offer the same report rates (also known as polling rates) as you can select between 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz and 1000 Hz.

Report rates measure how many times a mouse will reports its position to your PC every second. For example, the 1000 Hz setting means that the mouse will report its position 1,000 times per second.

Prog Buttons

The Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse and Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB Gaming Mouse both offer 17 programmable buttons for macros and remapping. 12 of those are located on the side while the rest are placed on top.

Key Slider Side Panel

Both products also come with a Key Slider Side Panel. This allow you to reposition the panel containing the 12 side programmable buttons to that you can comfortably reach them with your thumb.

On Board Memory Profiles

The two Corsair Scimitar gaming mouse in this versus guide can also store up to 3 memory profiles. As a result, you don’t have to adjust your macros and/or lighting settings every time.

Dynamic Four-Zone RGB Backlighting

Both also use a four-zone RGB for backlighting as you can customize the light emitting from the mouse across four different color zones.

CUE Software

The Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB Gaming Mouse uses the Corsair Utility Engine 2.0 for software while the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse utilizes the iCUE.

Compatibility

For the Scimitar Pro RGB, you will need a PC with USB port, internet connection (to download the aforementioned Corsair Utility Engine software) in addition to an operating system of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.

For the Scimitar RGB Elite, you need a PC with an USB 2.0 port, internet connection (to download the iCUE software) as well as an operating system of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.

Warranty

Corsair provides a two-year warranty for both the Scimitar Pro RGB and Scimitar RGB Elite.

Videos

You can also take a look at the official overview videos of both gaming mouse below.

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What’s the difference between weBoost Home Room, MultiRoom and Home Complete?

by Kevin Chen

If you get getting a bad cell phone signal at home, then you may want to consider getting a weBoost Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit. There are three versions available in the new generation of this product: Home Room (472120), Home MultiRoom (470144) and Home Complete (470145). So, which one of these best fit your needs?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

Picking the right weBoost Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit for your home depends on your situation. The factors include the strength of the original signal, the size of your home in addition to how far you want to extend the boosted cell phone signal.

In general, we consider the Home Complete to be the best of the group as it has the widest potential booster signal coverage of up to 7500 sq. ft. in addition to the highest potential signal strength gain.

Not to mention that you can also the optional “weBoost Installed” version of Home Complete, which comes with professional installation.

Home Room vs. Home MultiRoom vs. Home Complete Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the Home Room, Home MultiRoom and Home Complete below.

	weBoost Home Room	weBoost Home MultiRoom	weBoost Home Complete
Package Dimensions	5.25" x 14.5" x 11.25"	11" x 11.375" x 9.313"	17.75" x 12.25" x 12.25"
Signal Booster Dimensions	6.5" x 4.25" x 1.25"	6" x 6" x 1.6"	8.25" x 6" x 2.4"
Package Weight	6.55 pounds	10.2 pounds	17 pounds
Signal Booster Weight	0.445 pounds	1.9 pounds	1.55 pounds
What's in the Box	2x 30’ White Low Loss RG6 (75ohm) Coax Cables Flat Window Cable Home Room Inside Desktop Antenna Outside Panel Antenna Power Supply	2x 15’ White Low Loss RG6 (75ohm) Coax Cables 15x Cable Mounting Clips 30’ White Low Loss RG6 (75ohm) Coax Cable Fabric Inside Panel Antenna Flat Window Cable Home MultiRoom Outside Antenna Mounting Bracket Outside Directional Antenna Power Supply Wall Mount Brackets with Command Strips	15x Cable Mounting Clips 60’ Black RG11 Cable 75’ Black RG11 Cable Fabric Inside Panel Antenna Home Complete Outside Antenna Mounting Bracket Outside Directional Antenna Power Supply Wall Mount Brackets with Command Strips
Available Accessories	2 ft. RG-6 F-Male/F-Male White Cable 20 ft. White RG6 Low Loss Coax Cable F-Female to F-Female Barrel Connector Inside Antenna Upgrade Kit Lightning Surge Protector 75 Ohm	-3 dB 2-Way Splitter 75 Ohm 20 ft. White RG6 Low Loss Coax Cable F-Female to F-Female Barrel Connector Lightning Surge Protector 75 Ohm Plastic Inside Panel Antenna	75' RG-11 Extension Cable with F Male Connectors Inside Panel Antenna with Mount Lightning Surge Protector 75 Ohm Outside Directional Antenna with Mount Splitters 75 Ohm
Carrier Compatibility	All U.S. carriers, including: AT&T Sprint Straight Talk T-Mobile U.S. Cellular Verizon	All U.S. carriers, including: AT&T Sprint Straight Talk T-Mobile U.S. Cellular Verizon	All U.S. carriers, including: AT&T Sprint Straight Talk T-Mobile U.S. Cellular Verizon
Bands and Frequencies	Band 12/17: 700 MHz Band 13: 700 MHz Band 5: 850 MHz Band 4: 1700/2100 MHz Band 2: 1900 MHz	Band 12/17: 700 MHz Band 13: 700 MHz Band 5: 850 MHz Band 4: 1700/2100 MHz Band 2: 1900 MHz	Band 12/17: 700 MHz Band 13: 700 MHz Band 5: 850 MHz Band 4: 1700/2100 MHz Band 2: 1900 MHz
Boosted Coverage Area at -89 dB and lower (or around 5 bars)	Up to 1500 sq. ft.	Up to 5000 sq. ft.	Up to 7500 sq. ft.
Boosted Coverage Area at -90 dB (or around 3 to 4 bars)	Up to 1000 sq. ft.	Up to 3500 sq. ft.	Up to 4000 sq. ft.
Boosted Coverage Area at -100 dB (or around 1 to 2 bars)	Up to 150 sq. ft.	Up to 1000 sq. ft.	Up to 2000 sq. ft.
Boosted Coverage Area at no signal	Signal booster unlikely to work	Signal booster unlikely to work	Signal booster unlikely to work
Max dB Gain with Boost	60 dB	65 dB	72 dB
Impedance	75 Ohm	75 Ohm	75 Ohm
Connectors	SMA Female/F-Female	F-Female	F-Female
Power	8 W at 110-240V AC, 50-60 Hz	8 W at 110-240V AC, 50-60 Hz	20 W at 110-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
Professional Installation	No	No	Yes with the weBoost Installed Home Complete (474445) Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit
FCC	Approved for 60 dB maximum gain	Approved for 65 dB maximum gain	Approved for 72 dB maximum gain
Warranty	2-year manufacturer’s warranty 30-day money-back guarantee	2-year manufacturer’s warranty 30-day money-back guarantee	2-year manufacturer’s warranty 30-day money-back guarantee
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Package Dimensions

The package for the Home Complete is much bigger than the other two with Home Room being the smallest. You can find the measurements below.

Home Room: 5.25″ x 14.5″ x 11.25″
Home MultiRoom: 11″ x 11.375″ x 9.313″
Home Complete: 17.75″ x 12.25″ x 12.25″

Signal Booster Dimensions

When it comes to the dimensions of the main signal booster unit, the Home Complete is the biggest, followed by the Home MultiRoom and then the Home Room.

You can take a look at the measurements below:

Home Room: 6.5″ x 4.25″ x 1.25″
Home MultiRoom: 6″ x 6″ x 1.6″
Home Complete: 8.25″ x 6″ x 2.4″

Package Weight

The entire package of the Home Complete is also much heavier than the Home Room and MultiRoom.

You can take a look at the packaging weight stats below:

Home Room: 6.55 pounds
Home MultiRoom: 10.2 pounds
Home Complete: 17 pounds

Signal Booster Weight

As for the weight for the signal booster, the Home MultiRoom is the heaviest, followed by the Home Complete and then the Home Room.

You can find the weight specifications below:

Home Room: 0.445 pounds
Home MultiRoom: 1.9 pounds
Home Complete: 1.55 pounds

What’s in the Box

The signal booster is not the only piece in the weBoost kits. Below, you can find the full list of items included in each box:

Home Room:

2x 30’ White Low Loss RG6 (75ohm) Coax Cables
Flat Window Cable
Home Room
Inside Desktop Antenna
Outside Panel Antenna
Power Supply

Home MultiRoom:

2x 15’ White Low Loss RG6 (75ohm) Coax Cables
15x Cable Mounting Clips
30’ White Low Loss RG6 (75ohm) Coax Cable
Fabric Inside Panel Antenna
Flat Window Cable
Home MultiRoom
Outside Antenna Mounting Bracket
Outside Directional Antenna
Power Supply
Wall Mount Brackets with Command Strips

Home Complete:

15x Cable Mounting Clips
60’ Black RG11 Cable
75’ Black RG11 Cable
Fabric Inside Panel Antenna
Home Complete
Outside Antenna Mounting Bracket
Outside Directional Antenna
Power Supply
Wall Mount Brackets with Command Strips

Available Accessories

You can also get several accessories, such as the lighting surge protector, for each kit.

You can find the full list of optional add-ons for each weBoost Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit below:

Home Room:

2 ft. RG-6 F-Male/F-Male White Cable
20 ft. White RG6 Low Loss Coax Cable
F-Female to F-Female Barrel Connector
Inside Antenna Upgrade Kit
Lightning Surge Protector 75 Ohm

Home MultiRoom:

-3 dB 2-Way Splitter 75 Ohm
20 ft. White RG6 Low Loss Coax Cable
F-Female to F-Female Barrel Connector
Lightning Surge Protector 75 Ohm
Plastic Inside Panel Antenna

Home Complete:

75′ RG-11 Extension Cable with F Male Connectors
Inside Panel Antenna with Mount
Lightning Surge Protector 75 Ohm
Outside Directional Antenna with Mount
Splitters 75 Ohm

Carrier Compatibility

The signal boosters in the three kits are compatible with all U.S. carriers, including the following:

AT&T
Sprint
Straight Talk
T-Mobile
U.S. Cellular
Verizon

Bands and Frequencies

The weBoost Home Room Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit, weBoost Home MultiRoom Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit and weBoost Home Complete Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit are all compatible with the following bands and frequencies:

Band 12/17: 700 MHz
Band 13: 700 MHz
Band 5: 850 MHz
Band 4: 1700/2100 MHz
Band 2: 1900 MHz

Boosted Coverage Area

The boosted coverage area depends on the original cell phone signal coming into your home. The stronger the external signal is, the bigger the coverage area for the signal booster will be.

A cell phone signal is measured by decibel (or dB for short). The closer the negative dB number is to 0, the stronger the signal will be. A -89 dB or lower is considered to be a strong signal while a -100 dB or higher is considered to be a weak signal.

At the best possible original signal strength, the Home Room can boost the cover area by up to 1500 sq. ft., the Home MultiRoom can boost the signal by up to 5000 sq. ft. and the Home Complete can boost the signal by up to 7500 sq. ft.

You can take a look at the complete boosted coverage area for all three products below.

Home Room:

-89 dB and lower (or around 5 bars): Up to 1500 sq. ft.
-90 dB (or around 3 to 4 bars): Up to 1000 sq. ft.
-100 dB (or around 1 to 2 bars): Up to 150 sq. ft.
No Signal: signal booster unlikely to work

Home MultiRoom:

-89 dB and lower (or around 5 bars): Up to 5000 sq. ft.
-90 dB (or around 3 to 4 bars): Up to 3500 sq. ft.
-100 dB (or around 1 to 2 bars): Up to 1000 sq. ft.
No Signal: signal booster unlikely to work

Home Complete:

-89 dB and lower (or around 5 bars): Up to 7500 sq. ft.
-90 dB (or around 3 to 4 bars): Up to 4000 sq. ft.
-100 dB (or around 1 to 2 bars): Up to 2000 sq. ft.
No Signal: signal booster unlikely to work

Max dB Gain with Boost

All three boosters will also add “gain” to the original signal. The Home Complete is the best in this category as it adds 72 dB, followed by the Home MultiRoom as it adds 65 dB. Lastly, the Home Room adds 60 dB to the original signal.

Impedance

All three weBoost Cell Phone Signal Booster Kits have an impedance of 75 Ohm. For the uninformed, impedance measures the amount of resistant going up against the electrical flow. In this case, the performance of all boosters are identical.

Connectors

For connectors, the we Boost Home Room use SMA Female/F-Female. Both the we Boost Home Multi Room and we Boost Home Complete use F-Female.

Power

Both the Home Room and Home MultiRoom use the same amount of power of 8 W at 110-240V AC, 50-60 Hz. The Home Complete uses more energy with a rating of 20 W at 110-240V AC, 50-60 Hz.

Professional Installation

Only the Home Complete comes with a professional installation option, which is available in all 50 states of the USA. If you are interested, you can purchase the option on Amazon with the following link:

weBoost Installed Home Complete (474445) Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit

FCC

All three products have been FCC approved for their respective max gain. As we stated above, the maximum gain is 60 dB for the Home Room, 65 dB for the Home MultiRoom and 72 dB for the Home Complete.

Warranty

All three products come with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. weBoost is also providing 30-day money-back guarantee.

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What’s the difference between 1st Gen and 2nd Gen Ring Alarm Home Security Systems?

by Kevin Chen

The second generation of the Ring Alarm Home Security System is now available. So, how does the new model compare against first generation?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The only major difference between the first and second generation Ring Alarm Home Security System is the redesigned key pad. The 2nd Gen adds three emergency buttons (ambulance service, fire department and police).

Otherwise, the older and newer versions are nearly identical.

If you are looking for quick access to emergency calls, then we recommend picking up the 2nd Gen Ring Alarm Home Security System over the original.

1st Gen vs. 2nd Gen Ring Alarm Comparison Chart

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

Configurations

Both products are available in multiple configurations on Amazon.

The 1st Generation is available in the following sets:

5 Piece Kit
8 Piece Kit
14 Piece Kit
Smoke and CO Kit
Enhanced Kit

The 2nd Generation is available in the following sets:

5 Piece Kit
8 Piece Kit
14 Piece Kit
Camera kit

Base Station

Dimensions

The dimensions are the same for the first and second generation base stations with measurements of 6.65 in. x 6.65 in. x 1.42 in.

Power

Both base stations also have the same power rating of 100 – 240V 50/60Hz with the AC Adapter included.

Battery Life

The battery life is also identical with rechargeable 24-hour battery backups.

Operating Conditions

Both Ring Alarm base stations should operate just fine between 32°F to 104°F (or 0°C to 40°C).

Installation

When it comes to installation, you can either mount both base stations to the wall or simply place them on a flat surface.

Connectivity

You can use either Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Zigbee or Z-Wave to setup for both bases. If you have a Ring Protect Plus subscription, you can also use cellular backup.

With the 2nd Gen base, you can also connect to the Dome Siren, First Alert, Kwikset Smart Code Touchpad, Sclage Connect Smart Deadbolt and Yale Real Living Assure.

Warranty and Service

Both first and second gen base units come with an 1-year limited warranty and service.

Keypad

Dimensions

The second generation Ring Alarm keypad is smaller when compared to the first generation.

You can find the measurements below:

1st Gen: 5.87 in. X 3.94 in. X 0.91 in.
2nd Gen: 4.13 in. x 4.41 in. x 0.75 in.

Power

In terms of power, the two keypads come with an internal rechargeable battery as well as an AC adapter.

Security Modes

Both units also use three security modes: Disarmed, Away and Home.

Disarmed will deactivate all sensors while Away will activate all sensors.

Home will let you activate select sensors.

Operating Conditions

The two keypads need to be in an environment that has a temperature between 32°F to 104°F (or 0°C to 40°C).

Installation

For the 1st and 2nd gen keypad, you can either mount the unit as it comes with a quick-release bracket or simply place it on a flat surface.

Connectivity

The connections used for both are identical.

With Z-Wave, you will be able to connect the keypad to the base station for up to 250 feet as long as there is open air and line of sight.

Warranty and Service

Both units also come with the same 1-year limited warranty and service.

Contact Sensor

Dimensions

The sizes for the contact sensors were changed between generations.

You can take a look at the measurements below:

1st Generation: 3.23 in. x 0.98 in. x 0.94 in.
2nd Generation: 1.56 in. x 2.09 in. x 0.55 in.

Power

The first generation Ring Alarm contact sensor use a 3V lithium battery while the second generation Ring Alarm contact sensor utilize CR2032 coin cell batteries.

Battery Life

Despite the different battery setup, the battery life for both contact sensors will last around 3 years.

Maximum Distance Between Sensors

For the 1st Gen contact sensor, the maximum distance between the sensors is 5/8 of an inch.

For the 2nd Gen contact sensor, the maximum distance between sensor is 1 inch.

Operating Conditions

The operating temperature for both devices is between 32°F to 120°F (or 0°C to 49°C).

Installation

You can mount either contact sensors to the door or window frame.

Connectivity

Both devices also use Z-Wave to connect to the base station.

The range is up to 250 feet in an open air and clear line of sight setting.

Warranty and Service

Both sensors come with an 1-year limited warranty and service.

Motion Detector

Dimensions

The motion detectors between the two generations are also different.

You can find the measurements of the two devices below:

1st Gen: 3.54 in. X 2.44 in. X 1.77 in.
2nd Gen: 2.6 in. x 2.6 in. x 1.53 in.

Power

The older motion detector use a 3V lithium battery while the newer motion detector utilizes 2 AA batteries.

Operating Conditions

The recommended operating temperature for both is between 32°F to 120°F (or 0°C to 49°C).

Installation

Both devices can be mounted on room corners or on flat walls.

Connectivity

Both also use Z-Wave to communicate with the base station.

The coverage is up to 250 feet.

Having an open air and clear line of sight is recommended.

Warranty and Service

The two motion detectors have an 1-year limited warranty and service.

Range Extender

Dimensions

The range extender is also different in terms of size.

You can find the measurements for each below:

1st Generation: 3.15 in. x 1.81 in. x 1.10 in.
2nd Generation: 1.86 in. x 3.19 in. x 1.66 in.

Power

Both extenders use an AC adapter for power.

Battery Life

The two devices are also equipped with a 24-hour lithium ion battery backup.

Operating Conditions

The range extended can be operated in the temperature range between 32°F to 120°F (or 0°C to 49°C).

Installation

The devices need to be plugged directly into a power outlet.

Connectivity

The range extenders need to be within 250 feet of the base station. It will then extend the range by an additional 250 feet.

Warranty and Service

Like the other pieces, the two extenders come with 1-year limited warranty and service.

Other Features

Ring Protect Plus

Both generations of the Ring Alarm Home Security System also use Ring Protect Plus.

This optional premium feature includes 24/7 professional monitoring, 60 days unlimited video recording, 60 days unlimited photo capture and cellular backup.

After the initial free 30-day trial period, you have to pay $10 a month.

Emergency Buttons

Exclusive to the 2nd Gen Ring Alarm are the emergency buttons on the key pad.

The shortcuts will give you quick access to the ambulance service, fire department and police.

What’s the difference between Netgear EAX20 and EAX80?

by Kevin Chen

Netgear recently released the Netgear EAX20 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender. So, how does the new model compare against the EAX80?

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

Quick Summary

The Netgear EAX80 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender has the clear advantage when it comes to coverage (up to 2,500 sq. ft.), speed (up to 6 Gbps) and connected devices (at least 30).

The EAX80 is easily the best choice out of the two options in this comparison guide if you are looking for the fastest connection and best wireless coverage.

The Netgear EAX20 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender is still a great choice if you have smaller area to cover (up to 1,500 sq. ft.), slower internet speed (up to 1.8 Gbps) and less devices to connect (the EAX20 can support more than 20). Under these circumstances, the EAX20 is the more affordable option when compared to the EAX80.

EAX20 vs. EAX80 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the mesh extenders below.

	EAX20 Netgear Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender	EAX80 Netgear Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender
Dimensions	9.5" x 6.7" x 2.5" (241.7 mm × 169.5 mm × 63.4 mm)	10" x 7.75" x 4.2" (279 mm x 197 mm x 106 mm)
Weight	1.1 pounds (or 504.4 g)	1.9 pounds (or 860 g)
CPU	64-bit 1.5GHz dual-core processor	64-bit 1.8GHz dual-core processor
Expanded Wi-Fi Coverage	Up to 1,500 sq. ft.	Up to 2,500 sq. ft.
Wi-Fi Speed	AX1800 WiFi 6 (up to 1.8 Gbps)	AX6000 WiFi 6 (up to 6 Gbps)
Wi-Fi Bands	Band 1: 0.6Gbps @2.4GHz - 1024QAM Band 2: 1.2Gbps @5GHz - 1024QAM	Band 1: 1.2Gbps @2.4GHz - 1024QAM Band 2: 4.8Gbps @5GHz - 1024QAM
Wi-Fi Backward Compatibility	Wi-Fi 1: 802.11b Wi-Fi 2: 802.11a Wi-Fi 3: 802.11g Wi-Fi 4: 802.11n Wi-Fi 5: 802.11ac	Wi-Fi 1: 802.11b Wi-Fi 2: 802.11a Wi-Fi 3: 802.11g Wi-Fi 4: 802.11n Wi-Fi 5: 802.11ac
Connected Devices	More than 20 devices	More than 30 devices
Ethernet Ports	4x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with auto-sense	4x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with auto-sense
OFDMA?	Yes	Yes
MU-MIMO?	Yes	Yes
160MHz Channel?	Yes	Yes
Nighthawk App?	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Protected Setup?	Yes	Yes
Security	Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)	Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) WEP standards
Router/Gateway Requirements	2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Browsers Requirements	Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher Firefox 20 or higher Safari 5.1 or higher Google Chrome 25.0 or higher	Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher Firefox 20 or higher Safari 5.1 or higher Google Chrome 25.0 or higher
Warranty	Limited 1-year hardware warranty 24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days of purchase date from authorized Netgear resller	Limited 1-year hardware warranty 24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days of purchase date from authorized Netgear resller
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Dimensions

The EAX20 is smaller when compared to the bulkier EAX80.

You can find the exact measurements for both products below:

EAX20: 9.5 in. x 6.7 in. x 2.5 in. (241.7 mm × 169.5 mm × 63.4 mm)
EAX80: 10 in. x 7.75 in. x 4.2 in. (279 mm x 197 mm x 106 mm)

Weight

The EAX20Wi Fi 6 Mesh Extender weighs nearly half as much as the EAX80 Wi Fi 6 Mesh Extender.

You can find the weight specifications below:

EAX20: 1.1 pounds (or 504.4 g)
EAX80: 1.9 pounds (or 860 g)

CPU

The Netgear EAX20 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender is equipped with a 64-bit 1.5GHz dual-core processor.

The Netgear EAX80 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender has a faster 64-bit 1.8GHz dual-core processor.

Expanded Wi-Fi Coverage

The EAX20 will be able to provide up to 1,500 sq. ft. of additional wireless coverage.

The EAX80 will be able to extend the wireless coverage to a maximum of 2,500 sq. ft., which is 66.67% more than the EAX20.

Wi-Fi Speed

The EAX20 uses AX1800 WiFi 6, which provide a wireless speed of up to 1.8 Gbps.

The EAX80 utilizes AX6000 WiFi 6 to provide a wireless speed of up to 6 Gbps, which is 233.33% faster than the EAX20.

Wi-Fi Bands

The EAX20 WiFi 6 Mesh Extender use the following bands:

Band 1: 0.6Gbps @2.4GHz – 1024QAM
Band 2: 1.2Gbps @5GHz – 1024QAM

The EAX80 Wi Fi 6 Mesh Extender utilizes the following bands:

Band 1: 1.2Gbps @2.4GHz – 1024QAM
Band 2: 4.8Gbps @5GHz – 1024QAM

Wi-Fi Backward Compatibility

Both mesh extenders are backward compatible with devices that use older Wi-Fi versions:

Wi-Fi 1: 802.11b
Wi-Fi 2: 802.11a
Wi-Fi 3: 802.11g
Wi-Fi 4: 802.11n
Wi-Fi 5: 802.11ac

Connected Devices

The EAX20 will be able to connect to more than 20 devices.

The EAX80 can connect to more than 30 devices.

Ethernet Ports

Both products come with four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports that have auto-sensing technology.

OFDMA

Both Wi-Fi range extenders also use OFDMA, which helps provide efficient high volume data transmission for up to 4 devices simultaneously.

MU-MIMO

Furthermore, the two product support MU-MIMO, which will let you stream content on four different devices at the same time.

160MHz Channel

The EAX20 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender and EAX80 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender also support the 160MHz Channel, which provides gigabit speeds on compatible laptops, smartphones and other devices.

Nighthawk App

Both products also use the Nighthawk App.

After downloading the application on your smartphone, you can easily set up the Wi-Fi extenders.

You can then use the dashboard to check out the wireless settings, connected devices and perform other actions.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

The two WiFi range extenders also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (or WPS for short).

This security feature will provide a faster and easier connection between the router and connecting devices.

To utilize WPS, your wireless network must be using either the WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal security protocols.

Security

The Netgear EAX20 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender uses a standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK).

The Netgear EAX80 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender utilizes a standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) in addition to having WEP standards.

Router/Gateway Requirements

The router or gateway requirements are the same for both extenders. You will need 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

Browsers Requirements

The EAX20 and EAX80 also have identical browser requirements.

You can find the list of supported browsers below:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher
Firefox 20 or higher
Safari 5.1 or higher
Google Chrome 25.0 or higher

Warranty

The EAX20 and EAX80 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extenders come with Netgear’s limited 1-year hardware warranty.

The company will also provide 24/7 basic technical support for up to 90 days of purchase date if you buy the product from a Netgear authorized reseller.

What’s the difference between Netgear Orbi RBK50, RBK852 and RBK853?

by Kevin Chen

If you are looking for a fast speed wireless setup in your home, then the Netgear Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System series is considered to be one of the best options available. Three of the most popular models in the series is the RBK50, RBK852 and RBK853.

S,o which of these will provide the best fit for you and your home? You can check out with this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

If you have fast internet, the RBK852/RBK853 offer a significant speed boost when compared to the RBK50 with a 200% increase over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi internet and 177.136% increase over 5 GHz Wi-Fi internet.

There is also an 38.4882% increase to the speed of data transfer between the Orbi Router and Orbi Satellite.

The only difference between the RBK852 and RBK853 is that the RBK853 comes with two Orbi Satellites as opposed to just one. As a result, you get 50% more wireless coverage (7,500 sq. ft. vs. 5,000 sq. ft.) and 4 additional LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports.

RBK50 vs. RBK852 vs. RBK853 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the three mesh Wi-Fi systems below.

	Netgear Orbi RBK50	Netgear Orbi RBK852	Netgear Orbi RBK853
What's in the Box?	1 Orbi Router (RBR50v2) 1 Orbi Satellite (RBS50v2) 1 2m Ethernet cable 2 12V/3.5A power adapters Quick start guide	1 Orbi Router (RBR850) 1 Orbi Satellite (RBS850) 1 2m Ethernet cable 2 12V/3.5A power adapters Quick start guide	1 Orbi Router (RBR850) 2 Orbi Satellites (RBS850) 1 2m Ethernet cable 3 12V/3.5A power adapters Quick start guide
Wireless Coverage	Up to 5,000 square feet	Up to 5,000 square feet	Up to 7,500 square feet
Router CPU	Quad-Core 710MHz	Quad-Core 2.2 GHz	Quad-Core 2.2 GHz
Memory	512MB NAND Flash 512MB RAM	512MB NAND Flash 1GB RAM	512MB NAND Flash 1GB RAM
Router Ports	1 WAN port 3 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports	1 WAN port 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports	1 WAN port 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports
Orbi Satellite Ports	4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports	4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports	8 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports
Orbi Router Features	6 high-performance internal antennas with high-powered ampliﬁers Implicit and explicit Beamforming for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands MU-MIMO capable	8 high-performance internal antennas with high-powered ampliﬁers Implicit and explicit Beamforming for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands MU-MIMO capable	8 high-performance internal antennas with high-powered ampliﬁers Implicit and explicit Beamforming for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands MU-MIMO capable
Tri-Band Wi-Fi Speeds	2.4 GHz: 400 Mbps 5 GHz Wi-Fi: 866 Mbps Orbi Router and Orbi Satellite Wi-Fi Link: 1733 Mbps	2.4 GHz: 1200 Mbps 5 GHz Wi-Fi: 2400 Mbps Orbi Router and Orbi Satellite Wi-Fi Link: 2400 Mbps	2.4 GHz: 1200 Mbps 5 GHz Wi-Fi: 2400 Mbps Orbi Router and Orbi Satellite Wi-Fi Link: 2400 Mbps
Orbi Satellite Features	4 high-performance internal antennas with high-powered ampliﬁers Implicit and explicit Beamforming for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands MU-MIMO capable	8 high-performance internal antennas with high-powered ampliﬁers Implicit and explicit Beamforming for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands MU-MIMO capable	8 high-performance internal antennas with high-powered ampliﬁers Implicit and explicit Beamforming for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands MU-MIMO capable
Warranty	1-year limited Netgear Hardware Warranty 90 days 24/7 basic technical support when purchased from authorized reseller	1-year limited Netgear Hardware Warranty 90 days 24/7 basic technical support when purchased from authorized reseller	1-year limited Netgear Hardware Warranty 90 days 24/7 basic technical support when purchased from authorized reseller
Pricing	Check Price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check Price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check Price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box?

You can take a look at what’s included in the box of each Netgear Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System below:

RBK50:

1 Orbi Router (RBR50v2)
1 Orbi Satellite (RBS50v2)
1 2m Ethernet cable
2 12V/3.5A power adapters
Quick start guide

RBK852:

1 Orbi Router (RBR850)
1 Orbi Satellite (RBS850)
1 2m Ethernet cable
2 12V/3.5A power adapters
Quick start guide

RBK853:

1 Orbi Router (RBR850)
2 Orbi Satellites (RBS850)
1 2m Ethernet cable
3 12V/3.5A power adapters
Quick start guide

Wi-Fi Coverage

Both the Netgear Orbi RBK50 and RBK852 can provide up to 5,000 square feet of wireless coverage.

The Netgear Orbi RBK853 provides 50% more coverage over the other two products in this versus guide as it can cover 7,500 square feet.

Router CPU

The Orbi Router of the RBK50 comes equipped with a Quad-Core 710MHz processor as a central processing unit. Both Orbi Routers of the RBK852 and RBK853 utilize the Quad-Core 2.2 GHz processor as a CPU.

Memory

In terms of memory, the Netgear Orbi RBK50 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System uses a combination of 512MB NAND Flash and 512MB RAM.

Both the Netgear Orbi RBK852 and RBK853 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Systems have same amount of NAND but double the amount of RAM.

Router Ports

All three Wi-Fi setups come with 1 WAN port on their respective routers.

The RBK50 includes 3 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports while the RBK852 and RBK853 include 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports each.

You can check out what’s included in each router below:

RBK50 Router:

1 WAN port
3 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports

RBK852 Router:

1 WAN port
4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports

RBK853 Router:

1 WAN port
4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports

Orbi Satellite Ports

The Orbi Satellites of the RBK50 and RBK852 comes with 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports.

The Orbi Satellite of the RBK853 also comes with 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports; since you get two satellites, you get 8 additional LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports in total.

Orbi Router Features

The major difference, in terms of Orbi Router features, is that the RBK50 has 6 high-performance internal antennas with high-powered ampliﬁers.

The RBK852 and RBK853 come with 8 high-performance internal antennas with high-powered ampliﬁers.

All three use implicit and explicit Beamforming for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands.

The RBK50, RBK852 and RBK853 are also MU-MIMO capable as they will able to provide simultaneous data streaming across multiple devices.

Tri-Band Wi-Fi Speeds

The newer RBK852 and RBK853 Netgear Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Systems are much faster when compared to the RBK50.

When it comes to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection to the internet, there is a 200% increase for the newer models: 400 Mbps for the RBK50 vs. 1200 Mbps for the RBK852 and RBK853.

If you want to use a 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection to the internet, there is a 177.136% increase for the newer models: 866 Mbps for the RBK50 vs. 2400 Mbps for the RBK852 and RBK853.

For connections between the Orbi Router and Orbi Satellite, there is an 38.4882% increase for the newer models: 1733 Mbps for the RBK50 vs. 2400 Mbps for the RBK852 and RBK853.

Keep in mind that the actual performance will vary based on your internet provider in addition to how your home is set up.

Orbi Satellite Features

When it comes to the features of the Orbi Satellite, both the RBK852 and RBK853 have twice the amount of high-performance internal antennas with high-powered ampliﬁers when compared to the RBK50 (8 versus 4).

Otherwise all three share the same features with implicit and explicit Beamforming for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands in addition to being MU-MIMO capable.

Warranty

All three products come with a 1-year limited Netgear Hardware Warranty.

If you buy from an authorized reseller, you will also bet 24/7 basic technical support for 90 days based on the date of purchase.

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What’s the difference between Garmin Zumo 396 LMT-S and Zumo XT?

by Kevin Chen

In 2020, Garmin released the Zumo XT. So how does the new motorcycle navigator compare against the old Zumo 396 LMT-S model?

You can find in this specs and features comparison guide.

Quick Summary

Aside from two features (built-in Spotify and Pandora music players in addition to LiveTrack via app), the Garmin Zūmo XT is superior to the Garmin Zūmo 396 LMT-S in every way possible.

The newer navigator comes with a much better screen, longer battery life 32 GB of internal storage as well as a lot of new features not found in the older Garmin Zūmo.

If you are deciding between these two navigators, we recommend getting the Zūmo XT over the Zūmo 396 LMT-S.

Zumo 396 LMT-S vs. Zumo XT Comparison Chart

You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison table for these motorcycle navigators below.

	Garmin Zūmo 396 LMT-S	Garmin Zūmo XT
Dimensions	4.94" W x 3.38" H x 0.98" D (or 12.5cm x 8.6cm x 2.5 cm)	5.8" W x 3.5" H x 1" D (8.8 x 14.8 x 2.4 cm)
Weight	8.5 ounces (or 241.1 g)	9.2 ounces (or 262 g)
What's in the Box	Zūmo 396 LMT-S Motorcycle mount and hardware Motorcycle power cable Quick start manual USB cable	Zūmo XT Motorcycle mount and hardware Motorcycle power cable Quick start manual USB cable
Display Size	4.3" diagonally (or 10.9 cm) 3.7" W x 2.2" H (or 9.4 cm x 5.6 cm)	5.5" diagonally (or 13.9 cm) 4.8" W x 2.7" H (or 12.1 cm x 6.8 cm)
Display Resolution	480 pixels x 272 pixels	1280 pixels x 720 pixels
Display Type	WQVGA color TFT White backlight	Glass Multi-touch High brightness HD color TFT White backlight
Dual-Orientation Display?	No	Yes
Waterproof	IPX7	IPX7
Drop Proof?	No	MIL-STD-810
Battery	Rechargeable lithium-ion	Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life	Up to 4 hours	Up to 6 hours Up to 3.5 hours with 100% backlight
Maps and Memory	Map updates microSD card Preloaded street maps	32 GB internal storage 3D buildings and terrain 3D Terrain Downloadable satellite imagery Map updates microSD card Preloaded street maps
Outdoor Recreation Features	None	Preloaded topographical maps
Navigation Features	Bluetooth calling Garmin Real Directions landmark guidance Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) Millions of Foursquare points of interest Route shaping through preferred cities and streets Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit across a majority of major roads in the U.S. and Europe regions) TripAdvisor Traveler Ratings	Bluetooth calling Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light warnings, speed camera warnings and more Garmin Real Directions landmark guidance Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) Millions of Foursquare points of interest Route shaping through preferred cities and streets Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit across a majority of major roads in the U.S. and Europe regions) Traffic (via the Garmin Drive app) TripAdvisor Traveler Ratings
Advanced Features	Access to live services with app LiveTrack with app Smart notifications with app Wi-Fi map and software updates	Access to live services with app Smart notifications with app Wi-Fi map and software updates
Motorcycle Features	Built-in Spotify and Pandora music players with compatible smart phone Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player Custom map support Garmin Adventurous Routing Glove-friendly touchscreen Elevation profile Helmet law notifications Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, state helmet laws, speed cameras and more Round trip routing Motorcycle-specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more Planned & dynamic fuel stops Service History Log Sunlight readable TOPO map support Track support Weather resistant Wireless ANT+ technology	Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player Custom map support Garmin Adventurous Routing Glove-friendly touchscreen Elevation profile Helmet law notifications Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, state helmet laws, speed cameras and more Round trip routing Motorcycle-specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more Planned & dynamic fuel stops Service History Log Sunlight readable TOPO map support Track support Weather resistant Wireless ANT+ technology
Adventure Features	None	iOverlander points of interest Pair with compatible inReach devices Track recorder (breadcrumbs) Ultimate Public Campgrounds
Outdoor Applications	None	Garmin Explore app
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Dimensions

The Garmin Zūmo XT is a little bit wider while the Garmin Zūmo 396 LMT-S is a little taller. The depth for both navigators are nearly identical. You can find the dimensions below:

Zumo 396 LMT-S: 4.94 inches in width x 3.38 inches in height x 0.98 inches in depth (or 12.5cm x 8.6cm x 2.5 cm)
Zumo XT: 5.8 inches in width x 3.5 inches in height x 1 inches in depth (8.8 x 14.8 x 2.4 cm)

Weight

The Zumo XT (at 9.2 ounces or 262 g) weighs a little bit more when compared against the Zumo 396 LMT-S (at 8.5 ounces or 241.1 g).

What’s in the Box

Aside from the navigators, both product come with the same contents, which are a motorcycle power cable, quick start manual, USB cable in addition to motorcycle mount and hardware.

Display Size

The XT has a bigger screen size at 5.5 inches when compared to the 4.3-inch display of the 396 LMT-S. You can find the exact measurements below:

396 LMT-S: 3.7 inches in width x 2.2 inches in height (or 9.4 cm x 5.6 cm); 4.3 inches diagonally (or 10.9 cm)
XT: 4.8 inches in width x 2.7 inches in height (or 12.1 cm x 6.8 cm); 5.5 inches diagonally (or 13.9 cm)

Display Resolution

The Garmin Zūmo XT Motorcycle Navigator is capable at displaying at a much higher resolution (at 1280 pixels x 720 pixels) versus the Garmin Zūmo 396 LMT-S Motorcycle Navigator (at 480 pixels x 272 pixels).

Display Type

The 396 LMT-S uses a WQVGA color TFT display with white backlight. The Zūmo XT utilizes a multi-touch glass display that features high brightness HD color TFT with white backlight.

Dual-Orientation Display

Only the Zumo XT is capable of dual-orientation display.

Waterproof

Both navigation systems are rated at IPX7 when it comes to waterproofing. This means that both can tolerate being submerged in water at a depth of 1 meter (3.28 feet) for a duration of 30 minutes.

Drop Proof

The Garmin Zūmo 396 LMT-S does not have any drop proof rating.

On the other hand, the Garmin Zūmo XT passed the MIL-STD-810 testing, which usually involve drops of around 4 feet from multiple angles.

Battery

Both the navigators use a rechargeable lithium-ion for battery.

Battery Life

The Zumo 396 LMT-S can last up to 4 hours.

The Zumo XT is capable of lasting up to 6 hours (if you are using 100% backlight, than the new navigator can only last up to 3.5 hours).

Maps & Memory

When it comes to supported external storage, both navigators support microSD cards. Both also comes with preloaded street maps that can be updated.

Exclusive to the Zumo XT are 3D buildings and terrain in addition to downloadable satellite imagery. The new hardware also comes with 32 GB of internal storage as well.

Outdoor Recreation Features

The XT also comes with exclusive preloaded topographical maps.

Navigation Features

Both Zūmo 396 LMT-S and Zūmo XT come with a lot of the same navigation features, including Bluetooth calling, Garmin Real Directions, Millions of Foursquare, speed limit indicator and more.

You can check out the list of identical features when it comes to navigating below:

Bluetooth calling
Garmin Real Directions landmark guidance
Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs)
Millions of Foursquare points of interest
Route shaping through preferred cities and streets
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit across a majority of major roads in the U.S. and Europe regions)
TripAdvisor Traveler Ratings

The newer Zūmo XT does have a few features not found in the Zūmo 396 LMT-S. You can find the list of exclusives below:

Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light warnings, speed camera warnings and more
Traffic (via the Garmin Drive app)

Advanced Features

Both navigation systems also share a majority of advanced features. With the app, you will be able to get smart notifications in addition to having access to live services. You can also get map and software updates over Wi-Fi.

Exclusive to the 396 LMT-S is the livetrack feature, which can be used via the app.

Motorcycle Features

The two Garmin motorcycle navigator also share a nearly identical list of motorcycle features. The only difference is that the Zumo 396 LMT-S comes with built-in Spotify and Pandora music players that you can use in conjunction with a compatible smart phone.

You can find the list of the motorcycle features that are included in both navigation units below:

Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player
Custom map support
Garmin Adventurous Routing
Glove-friendly touchscreen
Elevation profile
Helmet law notifications
Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, state helmet laws, speed cameras and more
Round trip routing
Motorcycle-specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more
Planned & dynamic fuel stops
Service History Log
Sunlight readable
TOPO map support
Track support
Weather resistant
Wireless ANT+ technology

Adventure Features

Exclusive to the Garmin Zūmo XT are the following adventure features:

iOverlander points of interest
Pair with compatible inReach devices
Track recorder (breadcrumbs)
Ultimate Public Campgrounds

Outdoor Applications

When it comes to outdoor applications, only the Zumo XT is compatible with the Garmin Explore app.

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What’s the difference between 11″ iPad Pro (2nd Gen) and 12.9″ iPad Pro (4th Gen)?

by Kevin Chen

Apple has two new tablets on the market for 2020 with the 2nd generation 11-inch iPad Pro and 4th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. So, which of these two best fit your needs?

You can find out in this versus guide.

Quick Summary

Aside from the screen size and battery capacity, the 11″ iPad Pro (2nd Gen) and 12.9″ iPad Pro (4th Gen) have identical specs, features and battery life.

Thus, your choice should ultimately be between which screen size you prefer.

If you are more interested in portability, then you should get the 11″ iPad Pro (2nd Gen).

If you prefer having a bigger display, then you should get the 12.9″ iPad Pro (4th Gen) instead.

11″ iPad Pro (2nd Gen) vs. 12.9″ iPad Pro (4th Gen) Comparison Chart

You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two tablets below.

Colors

Both versions of the new iPad Pro comes in two color variants: Silver and Space Grey.

Connection Types

You can buy a Wi-Fi only version or Wi-Fi + Cellular version of both the 11″ iPad Pro (2nd Gen) and 12.9″ iPad Pro (4th Gen).

Storage

You can also purchase the two tablets in four different storage configurations: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1TB.

Dimensions

As expected, the 12.9″ iPad Pro (4th Gen) is slightly bigger when compared to the 11″ iPad Pro (2nd Gen) in terms of length and width. With that said, the height is the same across the two models.

You can find the exact dimensions below (via the official Apple website):

11″ iPad Pro (2nd Gen): 9.74 inches (or 247.6 mm) by 7.02 inches (or 178.5 mm) by 0.23 inch (or 5.9 mm)
12.9″ iPad Pro (4th Gen): 11.04 inches (or 280.6 mm) by 8.46 inches (or 214.9 mm) by 0.23 inch (or 5.9 mm)

Weight

The bigger tablet also weigh more when compared to the smaller one.

You can check out the weight for the Wi-Fi only version as well as the Wi-Fi + Cellular version of the two tablets below:

New iPad Pro 11 inch:

Wi-Fi only: 1.04 pounds (or 471 grams)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 1.04 pounds (473 grams)

New iPad Pro 12.9 inch:

Wi-Fi only: 1.41 pounds (or 641 grams)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 1.42 pounds (or 643 grams)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the respective tablets, both products also come with a 1 meter USB-C charging cable and 18W USB-C power adapter.

Display Features

The bigger screen size of the latest 12.9 inch iPad Pro also results in having more pixels when compared to the latest 11 inch iPad Pro (2388p x 1668x vs. 2732p x 2048p).

Otherwise, the two tablets have identical display features.

You can check out the full list of what the two devices share in common when it comes to this category below:

1.8% reflectivity
600 nits brightness
Antireflective coating
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Fully laminated display
LED-backlit
Liquid Retina display
Multi Touch display with IPS technology
ProMotion technology
True Tone display
Wide color display (P3)

Computer Chip

Both computer tablets uses the same 64-bit architecture A12Z Bionic chip with Neural Engine and embedded M12 co-processor.

Photo Camera Features

The photo camera features are also the same as both computer tablets are equipped 12MP wide and 10MP ultra wide cameras.

You can find the full list of similarities below:

Wide: 12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture
Ultra Wide: 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, and 125° field of view
2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5x
Autofocus with Focus Pixels (Wide)
Auto image stabilization
Backside illumination sensor
Brighter True Tone flash
Burst mode
Exposure control
Five element lens (Wide and Ultra Wide)
Hybrid IR filter
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Noise reduction
Panorama (up to 63MP)
Sapphire crystal lens cover
Smart HDR for photos
Tap to focus with Focus Pixels (Wide)
Timer mode
Photo geotagging
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos

Video Recording Features

Both new Apple iPad Pros also have the identical video recording abilities. You will be able to capture 4K footage at 24 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps in a wide angle in addition to 60 fps at an ultra wide angle. 1080p videos can be recorded in 30 fps or 60 fps while 720p video can be capture at 30 fps.

You can find the full list of video recording features below:

4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps (Wide); 60 fps (Ultra Wide)
1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
720p HD video recording at 30 fps
Brighter True Tone flash
Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Noise reduction
Slo mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps (Wide); 240 fps (Ultra Wide)
Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
Time lapse video with stabilization
Playback zoom
Video geotagging
Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264

TrueDepth Camera Features

The 11″ iPad Pro (2nd Generation) and 12.9″ iPad Pro (4th Generation) are equipped with the same TrueDepth Camera.

You can find the features that are available on both devices below:

7MP photos
1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
Animoji and Memoji
Auto image stabilization
Backside illumination sensor
Burst mode
Exposure control
ƒ/2.2 aperture
Portrait mode
Portrait Lighting
Retina Flash
Smart HDR
Timer mode
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos

Video Calling Features

You will be able to use the two latest iPads to make FaceTime video calls over the Wi-Fi or cellular connection to other FaceTime-enabled devices.

Audio Calling Features

You will also be able to make audible calls with both tables over the Wi-Fi or cellular connection to other FaceTime-enabled devices.

Speakers

The second generation 11-inch iPad Pro and fourth generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro use the same four speaker audio setup.

Microphones

Furthermore, both tablets utilize the same five studio-quality mics for making calls, recording audio and capturing video.

Wi-Fi Connections

The 2nd Gen 11″iPad Pro and 4th Gen 12.9″ iPad Pro both use 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, which features simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) in addition to HT80 with MIMO.

Bluetooth Connections

Both devices also use version 5.0 of Bluetooth.

Cellular Connections

You can also take a look at the cellular data connection features, which are the same across the two new models, below:

UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Gigabit-class LTE (Models A2068 and A2069: bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71)
Data only
eSIM
Wi-Fi calling

SIM Card

When it comes to SIM Card support, you can use either eSIM or Nano SIM (which has to be supported by Apple SIM) for both tablets.

Location Features

The two tablets also have the same location determining features. In the Wi-Fi only hardware, you can use the digital compass, iBeacon microlocation or Wi-Fi.

The same aforementioned features also applied to the Wi-Fi + Cellular hardware, which will also features cellular and built-in GPS/GNSS.

Sensors

The new tablets are equipped with the identical sensors.

You can find the full list below:

Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Face ID
LiDAR Scanner
Three-axis gyro

Face ID

The Face ID feature in both hardware uses the aforementioned TrueDepth camera for facial recognition to unlock the iPad Pro, keep personal data within apps secure in addition to providing security when buying from the App Store, Apple Books and iTunes Store.

Apple Pay

You can also use Apple Pay with the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros. You pay using the aforesaid Face ID feature.

You can also send and receive messages via the Messages app.

Siri

Both pads also support Siri. As a result, you will be able to use voice controls to identify songs send messages, set reminders and other hands-free functions.

Battery Capacity

The battery capacity is different in the two new hardware.

The 11-inch version uses a built-in 28.65-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.

The 12.9-inch version utilizes a bigger capacity with a built-in 36.71-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.

Battery Life

Despite the different battery capacity, the battery life is the same across the two computer tablets.

On Wi-Fi, you will get up to 10 hours of web surfing or watching videos.

With a cellular connection, you get up to 9 hours web surfing.

Operating System

Both tablets use iPadOS as the operating system.

Accessibility Features

Furthermore, the two new pads have the same accessibility features.

You can take a look at the list below:

AssistiveTouch
Closed Captions
Magnifier
Siri and Dictation
Speak Screen
Switch Control
VoiceOver
Voice Control
Zoom

Pre-Installed Apps

Moreover, the pre-installed apps are the same in the new tablets.

You can check out what’s included below:

App Store
Apple Store
Books
Calendar
Camera
Clips
Clock
Contacts
FaceTime
Files
Find My
GarageBand
Home
iMovie
iTunes Store
iTunes U
Keynote
Mail
Maps
Measure
Messages
Music
Music Memos
News
Notes
Numbers
Pages
Photo Booth
Photos
Podcasts
Reminders
Remote
Safari
Settings
Shortcuts
Siri
Stocks
Support
Swift Playgrounds
Tips
Trailers
TV
Voice Memos

PC and Mac Synch Requirements

To sync both New iPad Pros to a Mac, you will need macOS Catalina 10.15 (via Finder) or macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 (via iTunes 12.8 or later). For PC, you require Windows 7 or later (via iTunes 12.10 or later).

Audio Formats

The two tablets support the following audio formats:

AAC (8 to 320 Kbps)
AIFF
Apple Lossless
Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)
HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps)
MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Protected AAC (from iTunes Store)
WAV

Video Features

Both also have identical video features:

Apple TV (2nd Gen or later) AirPlay Mirroring, audio, photos and video out
Dolby Vision
HDR10

4K Video Mirroring and Video Out Adapters

You can use the following adapters (sold separately) for video mirroring and video out for both new iPad releases:

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter

Video Formats

The 2nd Gen 11-inch and 4th Gen 12.9-inch iPad Pros support the H.264 and MPEG 4 video formats.

Operating Requirements

The operating requirements are also the same for both devices.

You can find the requirement stats below:

Operating ambient temperature: 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C)
Non-operating temperature: −4° F to 113° F (−20° C to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Resources:

https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs

What’s the difference between Samsung T5, T7 and T7 Touch?

by Kevin Chen

In 2020, Samsung released the T7 and T7 Touch external solid state drives. So, how does these new releases stack up against the older T5 model?

You can find out in our comparison guide between these three portable SSDs.

Quick Summary

The main differences between the Samsung T5 SSD and Samsung T7 SSDs are that the T7 drives are nearly twice as fast.

The Touch version of the T7 also use fingerprint recognition for added security while the regular version of the T7 doesn’t.

If you want the best performance, in addition to the best security, then we recommend getting the T7 Touch.

If you aren’t planning to use the fingerprint recognition feature, then the regular T7 SSD is the more affordable option of the two 2020 external drives from Samsung.

T5 vs. T7 vs. T7 Touch Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between these three portable SSDs below.

	Samsung Portable SSD T5	Samsung Portable SSD T7	Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch
Color Options	Alluring Blue Black Metallic Red Rose Gold	Blue Gray Red	Black Silver
Size Options	250 GB 500 GB 1 TB 2 TB	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB
Dimensions	2.9" W x 2.3" H x 0.4" D	3.4" W x 2.2" H x 0.3" D	3.4" W x 2.2" H x 0.3" D
Weight	51 g	57 g	57 g
USB Interface	10 Gbps	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Sequential Read Speed	Up to 540 MB/s	Up to 1,050 MB/s	Up to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	Up to 520 MB/s	Up to 1,000 MB/s	Up to 1,000 MB/s
Security	Samsung Portable SSD Software	Samsung Portable SSD Software	Samsung Portable SSD Software Fingerprint Recognition
Encryption	AES 256-bit hardware encryption	AES 256-bit hardware encryption	AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Certification	BSMI CB CE C-tick FCC IC KC TUV UL VCCI	BSMI CB CE C-tick FCC IC KC TUV UL VCCI	BSMI CB CE C-tick FCC IC KC TUV UL VCCI
RoHS Compliance	RoHS2	RoHS2	RoHS2
Warranty	3-year Limited Warranty	3-year Limited Warranty	3-year Limited Warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Color Options

The T5 has four available color options: Alluring Blue, Black, Metallic Red and Rose Gold. With the standard T7, you can pick between Blue, Grey or Red.

The T7 Touch comes in two colors: Black and Silver.

Size Options

Portable SSD T5 has four different size options: 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.

Both the Samsung Portable SSD T7 and Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch offer the following capacity sizes: 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.

Dimensions

Although the Samsung Portable SSD T5 is not as wide as the Samsung Portable SSD T7 and Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch, it is slightly taller and deeper.

You can find the approximate dimensions for the three external solid state drives in this versus guide below:

T5: 2.9 inches in width, 2.3 inches in height and 0.4 inches in depth
T7: 3.4 inches in width, 2.2 inches in height and 0.3 inches in depth
T7 Touch: 3.4 inches in width, 2.2 inches in height and 0.3 inches in depth

Weight

The T5 weighs a little less, at 51 grams, when compared to the T7 and T7 Touch, both of which has a weight of 57 grams.

USB Interface

Although the official spec sheets show different names (USB 3.1 Gen 2 for the T5 and USB 3.2 Gen2 for the T7), the performances are the same at 10 Gbps.

The confusion comes from the USB Implementers Forum (or USB-IF for short), which changed the original name for USB 3.1 to USB 3.1 Gen 2 and then to USB 3.2 Gen 2.

The important takeaway is that all three Samsung solid state drives in this versus guide support 10 Gbps. Although the SSDs are also backwards compatible with older USB versions, you will get slower data transfer speeds due to the limited bandwidth.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

When it comes to the maximum sequential read speed, the T7 and T7 Touch are 510 MB per second faster than the T7. In other words, the T7 solid state drives are 94.44% faster.

You can find the max sequential read speeds for all three SSDs below:

T5 Portable: Up to 540 MB per second
T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second
T7 Touch Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The T7 and T7 Touch are 480 MB per second faster than the T5 at maximum sequential writing. This translates to a speed advantage of 92.31%.

You can take a look at the max sequential write speed specifications below:

T5 Portable: Up to 520 MB per second
T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second
T7 Touch Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second

Security

The three products use Samsung Portable SSD Software for security.

Unlike the regular T7 external solid state drive, the T7 Touch comes with the fingerprint recognition feature where you can use up to four fingerprints for added protection.

Encryption

The T5 SSD, T7 SSD and T7 SSD Touch use the same AES 256-bit hardware encryption.

Certification

The certifications are also the same as the three drives support the following:

BSMI
CB
CE
C-tick
FCC
IC
KC
TUV
UL
VCCI

RoHS Compliance

The SSDs in this comparion guide also use RoHS2 for RoHS Compliance.

Warranty

The Samsung Portable SSD T5, Samsung Portable SSD T7 and Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch each includes a 3-year limited warranty.

References:

	11" iPad Pro (2nd Gen)	12.9" iPad Pro (4th Gen)
Colors	Silver Space Grey	Silver Space Grey
Connection Types	Wi-Fi only Wi-Fi + Cellular	Wi-Fi only Wi-Fi + Cellular
Storage	128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1TB	128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1TB
Dimensions	9.74 inches (or 247.6 mm) x 7.02 inches (or 178.5 mm) x 0.23 inch (or 5.9 mm)	11.04 inches (or 280.6 mm) x 8.46 inches (or 214.9 mm) x 0.23 inch (or 5.9 mm)
Weight	Wi-Fi only: 1.04 pounds (or 471 grams) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 1.04 pounds (473 grams)	Wi-Fi only: 1.41 pounds (or 641 grams) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 1.42 pounds (or 643 grams)
What's in the Box	11-inch iPad Pro (2nd Gen)	12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th Gen)
Display Features	11" Liquid Retina display 1.8% reflectivity 600 nits brightness Antireflective coating Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated display LED-backlit Liquid Retina display Multi Touch display with IPS technology ProMotion technology True Tone display Wide color display (P3)	12.9" Liquid Retina display 1.8% reflectivity 600 nits brightness Antireflective coating Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated display LED-backlit Liquid Retina display Multi Touch display with IPS technology ProMotion technology True Tone display Wide color display (P3)
Computer Chip	A12Z Bionic chip 64-bit architecture Neural Engine M12 coprocessor	A12Z Bionic chip 64-bit architecture Neural Engine M12 coprocessor
Photo Camera Features	Wide: 12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture Ultra Wide: 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, and 125° field of view 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5x Autofocus with Focus Pixels (Wide) Auto image stabilization Backside illumination sensor Brighter True Tone flash Burst mode Exposure control Five element lens (Wide and Ultra Wide) Hybrid IR filter Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG Noise reduction Panorama (up to 63MP) Sapphire crystal lens cover Smart HDR for photos Tap to focus with Focus Pixels (Wide) Timer mode Photo geotagging Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos	Wide: 12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture Ultra Wide: 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, and 125° field of view 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5x Autofocus with Focus Pixels (Wide) Auto image stabilization Backside illumination sensor Brighter True Tone flash Burst mode Exposure control Five element lens (Wide and Ultra Wide) Hybrid IR filter Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG Noise reduction Panorama (up to 63MP) Sapphire crystal lens cover Smart HDR for photos Tap to focus with Focus Pixels (Wide) Timer mode Photo geotagging Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Video Recording Features	4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps (Wide); 60 fps (Ultra Wide) 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps Brighter True Tone flash Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Noise reduction Slo mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps (Wide); 240 fps (Ultra Wide) Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video Time lapse video with stabilization Playback zoom Video geotagging Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264	4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps (Wide); 60 fps (Ultra Wide) 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps Brighter True Tone flash Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Noise reduction Slo mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps (Wide); 240 fps (Ultra Wide) Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video Time lapse video with stabilization Playback zoom Video geotagging Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264
TrueDepth Camera Features	1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps Animoji and Memoji Auto image stabilization Backside illumination sensor Burst mode Exposure control ƒ/2.2 aperture Portrait mode Portrait Lighting Retina Flash Smart HDR Timer mode Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos	1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps Animoji and Memoji Auto image stabilization Backside illumination sensor Burst mode Exposure control ƒ/2.2 aperture Portrait mode Portrait Lighting Retina Flash Smart HDR Timer mode Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Video Calling Features	FaceTime video calls over the Wi-Fi or cellular connection to other FaceTime-enabled devices	FaceTime video calls over the Wi-Fi or cellular connection to other FaceTime-enabled devices
Audio Calling Features	FaceTime audio calls over the Wi-Fi or cellular connection to other FaceTime-enabled devices	FaceTime audio calls over the Wi-Fi or cellular connection to other FaceTime-enabled devices
Speakers	Four speaker audio	Four speaker audio
Microphones	Five studio-quality mics	Five studio-quality mics
Wi-Fi Connections	802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO	802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth Connection	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
Cellular Connections	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Gigabit-class LTE (Models A2068 and A2069: bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71) Data only eSIM Wi-Fi calling	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Gigabit-class LTE (Models A2068 and A2069: bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71) Data only eSIM Wi-Fi calling
SIM Card	eSIM Nano SIM (supported by Apple SIM)	eSIM Nano SIM (supported by Apple SIM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Face ID LiDAR Scanner Three-axis gyro	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Face ID LiDAR Scanner Three-axis gyro
Face ID	Unlock iPad Pro Secure personal data in apps App Store, Apple Books and iTunes Store purchases	Unlock iPad Pro Secure personal data in apps App Store, Apple Books and iTunes Store purchases
Apple Pay	Pay with Face ID Send and receive money via Messages app	Pay with Face ID Send and receive money via Messages app
Siri Support?	Yes	Yes
Battery Capacity	Built-in 28.65-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery	Built-in 36.71-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours of web surfing or watching videos via Wi-Fi Up to 9 hours web surfing via Cellular data	Up to 10 hours of web surfing or watching videos via Wi-Fi Up to 9 hours web surfing via Cellular data
Operating System	iPadOS	iPadOS
Accessibility Features	AssistiveTouch Closed Captions Magnifier Siri and Dictation Speak Screen Switch Control VoiceOver Voice Control Zoom	AssistiveTouch Closed Captions Magnifier Siri and Dictation Speak Screen Switch Control VoiceOver Voice Control Zoom
Pre-Installed Apps	App Store Apple Store Books Calendar Camera Clips Clock Contacts FaceTime Files Find My GarageBand Home iMovie iTunes Store iTunes U Keynote Mail Maps Measure Messages Music Music Memos News Notes Numbers Pages Photo Booth Photos Podcasts Reminders Remote Safari Settings Shortcuts Siri Stocks Support Swift Playgrounds Tips Trailers TV Voice Memos	App Store Apple Store Books Calendar Camera Clips Clock Contacts FaceTime Files Find My GarageBand Home iMovie iTunes Store iTunes U Keynote Mail Maps Measure Messages Music Music Memos News Notes Numbers Pages Photo Booth Photos Podcasts Reminders Remote Safari Settings Shortcuts Siri Stocks Support Swift Playgrounds Tips Trailers TV Voice Memos
PC and Mac Synch Requirements	Mac: macOS Catalina 10.15 (via Finder) or macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 (via iTunes 12.8 or later) PC: Windows 7 or later (via iTunes 12.10 or later)	Mac: macOS Catalina 10.15 (via Finder) or macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 (via iTunes 12.8 or later) PC: Windows 7 or later (via iTunes 12.10 or later)
Audio Formats	AAC (8 to 320 Kbps) AIFF Apple Lossless Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3) HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps) MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3) Protected AAC (from iTunes Store) WAV	AAC (8 to 320 Kbps) AIFF Apple Lossless Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3) HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps) MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3) Protected AAC (from iTunes Store) WAV
Video Features	Apple TV (2nd Gen or later) AirPlay Mirroring, audio, photos and video out Dolby Vision HDR10	Apple TV (2nd Gen or later) AirPlay Mirroring, audio, photos and video out Dolby Vision HDR10
4K Video Mirroring and Video Out Adapters	USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter	USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter
Video Formats	H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats MPEG 4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format	H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats MPEG 4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Operating Ambient Temperature	32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C)	32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C)
Non-Operating Temperature	−4° F to 113° F (−20° C to 45° C)	−4° F to 113° F (−20° C to 45° C)
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing	5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating Aaltitude	Tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)	Tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
Pricing	Check Price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check Price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)