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

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

by Kevin Chen

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.

Samsung TU8000 wall mount specs

by Kevin Chen

The TU8000 Crystal is the latest 4K UHD Smart TV series from Samsung. If you got one of the new television sets, then you may want to mount it to one of your walls.

This compatibility guide at Seeking Tech will help you find the most compatible wall mount for all sizes of the TU8000.

TV Sizes

The Samsung TU8000 comes in six sizes:

43″ (Model Number: UN43TU8000FXZA)
50″ (Model Number: UN50TU8000FXZA)
55″ (Model Number: UN55TU8000FXZA)
65″ (Model Number: UN65TU8000FXZA)
75″ (Model Number: UN75TU8000FXZA)
75″ (Model Number: UN85TU8000FXZA)

Dimensions Without Stand

Before getting a wall mount, you have to make sure you have enough room on your wall for the size of your TU8000. Below, you can find the exact measurements (without the inclusion of the TV stand) of the different models.

43-inch: 37.9″ in height by 22″ in width by 2.4″ in depth
50-inch: 44″ in height by 25.4″ in width by 2.4″ in depth
55-inch: 48.4″ in height by 27.8″ in width by 2.4″ in depth
65-inch: 57.1″ in height by 32.7″ in width by 2.4″ in depth
75-inch: 65.9″ in height by 37.7″ in width by 2.4″ in depth
85-inch: 74.6″ in height by 42.7″ in width by 2.5″ in depth

Weight Without Stand

You should also take the weight of the television set into consideration. You can find out how much each model weigh (minus the TV stand) below.

43-inch: 17.9 lb.
50-inch: 25.1 lb.
55-inch: 30.6 lb.
65-inch: 45.4 lb.
75-inch: 67 lb.
85-inch: 70.5 lb.

VESA Patterns

You should also pay attention to the Vesa standard patterns to ensure that the wall mount will fit perfect with your Samsung TU8000 Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV model. You can take a look at the measurements below:

43-inch: 200 mm x 200 mm
50-inch: 200 mm x 200 mm
55-inch: 200 mm x 200 mm
65-inch: 400 mm x 300 mm
75-inch: 400 mm x 400 mm
85-inch: 600 mm x 400 mm

VESA Mounting Pattern (example from different TV).

Compatible Fixed Wall Mount

If you are looking for a simple fixed wall mount without any additional features, than one of the best option is the Echogear Low Profile Fixed TV Wall Mount.

The product can be adjusted to fit Vesa patterns of 200 mm x 200 mm (for the 43″, 50″ and 55″ TU8000), 400 mm x 300 mm (65″), 400 mm x 400 mm (75″) and 600 mm x 400 mm (85″). It has a weight limit of up to 150 pounds, so it should be sturdy enough to comfortably hold even the 85-inch Samsung TU8000 Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV.

The television will protrude just 2.5 inches from the wall with the ECHOGEAR mount. It also comes with a drill template so that you can easily install to the wall of your choice. If you somehow did not level the mount correctly (and thus, causing you TU8000 to look crooked and uneven), you can easily adjust the angle without having to re-mount.

The Low Profile Fixed TV Wall Mount is compatible with steel studs, wood studs and concrete. It will fit the studs that have spacing of 16 inches or 26 inches. If you are interested, you can purchase the product with the following link on Amazon:

Echogear Low Profile Fixed TV Wall Mount(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible Tilting Wall Mount

If you want to tilt your TU8000 slightly at different angles, then we suggest getting the Echogear Full Tilt TV Wall Mount.

Like the other aforementioned Echogear mount, the Full Title version can handle all VESA patterns of the different TU8000 TV sizes. It also has a weight capacity of 125 pounds (although it has been UL certified to hold 500 pounds).

The Echogear Full Tilt TV Wall Mount also comes with beginner friendly features such as a drilling template and post-install leveling.

With this mount, your Samsung TU8000 will be 2.4 inches from the wall and can be further extend to the maximum of 5.8 inches. The TV can also be tilted at up to 15 degrees and swivel at up to 10 degrees.

The Full Tilt TV Wall Mount can be installed on steel studs, wood studs and concrete. It will fit on studs with spacing of either 16 inches or 24 inches. You can buy the product, if you are interested, on Amazon with the following link:

Echogear Full Tilt TV Wall Mount(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible Full Motion Wall Mount

If you want a full motion mount, then you should get the VideoSecu 24-inch Extension Full Motion Swivel Articulating TV Wall Bracket.

This mount can handle all of the aforementioned TU8000 VESA patterns. It has also been rated to hold up to 165 pounds, which is more than twice the amount of weight of the 85-inch TV.

Once installed, your TU8000 will have a minimal space of 2.8 inches between it and the wall. The TV can also be extended to up to 24 inches.

With the mount, your flat screen television can be tilted 8 degrees backwards and 12 degrees forward. It can be rolled by 5 degrees to level your TV post-installation. Last but certainly not least, it can be swivel at up to 160 degrees.

The VideoSecu product can be installed on wood studs with spacing of 16 inches or 24 inches. If you are interested, you can purchase the mount on Amazon with the following link:

VideoSecu 24-inch Extension Full Motion Swivel Articulating TV Wall Mount Bracket(#CommissionsEarned)

Recap

If you want a simple low profile wall mount for your Samsung TU8000 Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV, we highly recommend getting the Echogear Low Profile Fixed TV Wall Mount.

If you want to want to tilt your television, then you should get the Echogear Full Tilt TV Wall Mount.

If you want to move your TV around in many different angles, then the most suitable option available is the VideoSecu 24-inch Extension Full Motion Swivel Articulating TV Wall Mount Bracket.