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Taking a minimalist approach to things and being minimalist does make you more efficient and space saving too, which is why multi-tools are popular.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"BLOG_video_class\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GDrwq1UiW2A\" width=\"320\" youtube-src-id=\"GDrwq1UiW2A\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESame goes with computer peripherals such as keyboards and mice. Rather than having separate peripherals for work and gaming, why not get one? If you own a PC, laptop and tablet and do gaming, you should look into a keyboard like the Royal Kludge RK61 with wired and wireless functionality.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-V9o2nUnTJbo\/YGdHwxawGdI\/AAAAAAAA9GQ\/pg3-Al0pPe4tDIgdqQHyZA1INpXW5LUPQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h505\/Royal%2BKludge%2BRK61%2BSingle%2BColor%2BReview%2B60%2BPercent%2BMechanical%2BKeyboard.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBeing able to use the keyboard without the cable is neat and, it's even neater that the Royal Kludge RK61 supports multipoint pairing connection for up to 3 devices. This means, you can connect the Royal Kludge RK61 keyboard to up to 3 devices at the same time, allowing you to toggle between all three devices using the Fn+Q\/W\/E  key combination command on the keyboard. The keys Q, W and E will flash respectively during pairing. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-dBAEnFzxyYE\/YGdH6n2tHYI\/AAAAAAAA9GY\/TWeKBk4JaBkhIzB0Wnq0H7BPwcYsiMOwgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h355\/GIF3.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Royal Kludge RK61 is a 60 percent keyboard with 61 keys. A full size keyboard has 104 keys; hence the Royal Kludge RK61 is missing 43 keys. Most compact keyboards achieve a compact footprint by basically packing all keycaps together to narrow the gaps and omit some keys most people don't ever use. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-_zhkEYvfH0k\/YGdIDQ_ICkI\/AAAAAAAA9Gg\/qzP30mwr4fU6Ic3eLaMp10FguBDDvRTvgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h541\/Royal%2BKludge%2BRK61%2BSingle%2BColor%2BReview%2B60%2BPercent%2BMechanical%2BKeyboard%2B%25282%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you rarely use function keys (F1 to F12 keys) and arrow keys, the RK61 is right for you. The Royal Kludge RK61 has no dedicated function keys (F1 to F12 keys) and arrow keys, although these have been programmed virtually into the other keys; hence you can still use function keys and numpad keys by using the FN command plus a key combination (e.g. FN+J=Home, FN+0=F10, etc). The full list of FN+key combination is included in the box for reference.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-fyBUvmd74mo\/YGdNNHPACQI\/AAAAAAAA9G0\/l256slhGThoU3UL3a07SrumLHFhBbK2EACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h519\/Royal%2BKludge%2BRK61%2BReview%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2BKeyboard.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Royal Kludge RK61 measures 29cm long, 10cm wide and 4cm tall at the highest part of the keyboard, which is the top row keys. The bottom row keys have a 3cm elevation. The RK61 weighs just 500 grams, thanks to being entirely made of plastic, including the top plate.The base of the Royal Kludge RK61 keyboard is made of opaque plastic.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-P-4NwPtlCZo\/YGdNRsodSWI\/AAAAAAAA9G4\/UQRA3jIcO_Y57VR5IoPxSxb4cBv10AHVgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h386\/rk61%2Bkeyboard%2Bsoftware%2B2.PNG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are several lighting effects to choose from and, you can adjust the lighting brightness and speed, all from the keyboard itself. The RK61 is supported by software and firmware, which you can download from the RK Gaming Store. The Royal Kludge software has a basic interface but, it's extremely lightweight, taking less than 4MB of storage space. The software isn't the most user-friendly but it works. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-pDJL0Osz96s\/YGdNS9RugnI\/AAAAAAAA9G8\/FR29aED3ubQu2Q4vWx3tJjD-z_g5OvwrQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h388\/rk61%2Bkeyboard%2Bsoftware.PNG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter launching the software, you have to single click on the \"keyboard homepage screen\", which takes you to the main menu screen where you can select options to remap all the keys however you want with unlimited configurations; hence you can have multiple profiles with different key mappings. You can also create macros and tinker with the pattern effects. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-io--FCA71S0\/YGdNaL2mUJI\/AAAAAAAA9HA\/25jmuU-nH_gLVUkattf9dOfzpvg8aR1xACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h408\/GIF.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe RK61 keyboard pictured, it's the single color blue backlit version, color options aren't supported. If you like RGBs, there is the RK61 RGB version keyboard, which has a nicer looking software interface, as well as different key switch manufacturer (Kailh switches). The RK61 RGB keyboard is sold via RKGaming; whereas the single color RK61 is sold via RKGamingStore.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-O-eh4RDCEQw\/YGdNi7pespI\/AAAAAAAA9HM\/6pLI2httcmgaGKKgHiqDNQJ82uXWBwjWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h419\/Royal%2BKludge%2BRK61%2BSingle%2BColor%2BReview%2B60%2BPercent%2BMechanical%2BKeyboard%2B%25283%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBluetooth mode is powered via the internal 1450mAh rechargeable battery and has a power saving mode (standby) that kicks in automatically within 3 minutes of no operation. Pressing any key takes the keyboard out of standby mode. During bluetooth mode, the space bar led becomes a battery status led. Runtime depends on use. If you're a moderate user, using the dimmest light setting, you can get up to 10 hours of use and 2 weeks in standby time. The RK61 charging time is 3 hours.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-UsEgRvopk9Y\/YGdNrBgpRXI\/AAAAAAAA9HU\/u3ruBVusT4sD5YLT9yZSyFJTZBXI3DEbQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Royal%2BKludge%2BRK61%2BSingle%2BColor%2BReview%2B60%2BPercent%2BMechanical%2BKeyboard%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe cable input port is slightly recessed and located in the front centre of the keyboard. On the bottom of the the Royal Kludge RK61 single color keyboard, you find four rubber feet, the bleutooth switch and serial number. There aren't any kickstands for height adjustment, although you won't miss them because the front of the keyboard has a 10-degree incline. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-2XXYxdwPEu0\/YGdNuNElWAI\/AAAAAAAA9HY\/2obWS19U0nYvCm669-9cCg9kqRFzbQyIACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Royal%2BKludge%2BRK61%2BSingle%2BColor%2BReview%2B60%2BPercent%2BMechanical%2BKeyboard%2B%2B%25282%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe keycaps have laser-etched key legends, which aren't as longer lasting as dye-filled legends, although the RK61 keycaps are made of double shot ABS. Being ABS, the keycaps will develop a \"greasy shine\" over time. That said, keycaps are relatively inexpensive to replace so, you can easily mod the keycaps with different shapes and sizes to change up the look of the keyboard. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-BKPHWcDqxxQ\/YGdN2UV6MeI\/AAAAAAAA9Hg\/epjQcmp_LcE_rhxo8Z2EveuyLf3YOP5yACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Royal%2BKludge%2BRK61%2BSingle%2BColor%2BReview%2B60%2BPercent%2BMechanical%2BKeyboard%2B%25284%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you can get aftermarket PBT double shot keycaps, these are generally better with the exception of GMK and SA (spherical) keycaps, which are made high quality ABS keycaps. PBT keycaps are usually made of thicker quality plastic - 85% PBT and 15% ABS - which prevents the key legend from fading. PBT keycaps are also better at noise dampening; hence they sound cleaner than ABS when bottoming out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-RZ9xj9vrQxU\/YGdN9URbisI\/AAAAAAAA9Hk\/wstekVlEZ-wWbMzuBqhqplXMzO6tLEILwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h355\/GIF2.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe blue switches on the RK61 keyboard are made by TTC, which is one of many mechanical switch manufacturers, including Cherry MX, Kailh, Outemu, Gateron and Jixian. When buying the RK61 keyboard from Royal Kludge website, you can choose switches from blue, brown and red, as well as the color of the keyboard (black or white). The RK61 switches aren't hot swappable as they are soldered onto the PCB board. The included unbranded USB-A to USB-C cable measures 1.8 meters long. You can buy the RK61 single color keyboard from the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rkgamingstore.com\/products\/rk61-keyboard-white-blue-switch\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERKGamingStore\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sN9W1Z\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. You should also consider checking the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2020\/03\/redragon-draconic-k530-multi-connection.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERedragon Draconic K530 keyboard\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. It's also 60% but, it looks visually less cluttered than the RK61 because the second key font legend has been etched on the side of the key.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-F6-F27adTYk\/YGdOHJ_csyI\/AAAAAAAA9Hs\/vHCnSuERgL0tbyHotTfB2-0vfjcXJBAdgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h543\/Royal%2BKludge%2BRK61%2Bbox%2Bpackaging.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/feeds\/3154545955156592590\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/04\/royal-kludge-rk61-single-color-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/3154545955156592590"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/3154545955156592590"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/04\/royal-kludge-rk61-single-color-review.html","title":"Royal Kludge RK61 Single Color Review 60 Percent Mechanical Keyboard"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Gadget Explained"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/11737504890058369361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"27","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5OIju8ejSdw\/Xyu1C5fVY1I\/AAAAAAAA3oo\/eNjdftq0f60tTb4LHBYtnNK73XYujc6XACK4BGAYYCw\/s134\/logo%2Byotube%2B2%2B4.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/GDrwq1UiW2A\/default.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982435307201215270.post-5218136670019787021"},"published":{"$t":"2021-04-01T18:50:00.013+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-04-01T19:00:44.175+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nayo Rover Review Backpack With Rear Compartment And Hidden Pockets"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-aiCzop5G-GY\/YGYCv-yxeWI\/AAAAAAAA9EE\/OhSuMf7d18sfgRkIYYPtgqRpwolpIaWWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe back is supported by incredibly powerful muscles with the spine itself, being able to support up to 8 times your body weight. Knowing this fact does put into content why some people around the world have instinctively figured out to carry loads on their heads, which in itself is remarkable because of the coordination and balancing required. Even carrying loads on the back like a baby or a backpack makes super sense since it's more comfortable and lets your hands be free.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-aXwlKhoLoIY\/YGYC7JbmqDI\/AAAAAAAA9EI\/UJi3iZh6HCoywBn8Lyx5yMlKOYNuuGyegCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BWith%2BRear%2BCompartment%2BAnd%2BHidden%2BPockets.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Nayo Smart Rover backpack has 6 external zip compartments, including a rear-facing panel compartment with a U-shape zip that opens up half way down the bag via two metal slider pull tabs. Inside the rear panel compartment, there is one large sleeve pouch and smaller sleeve pouch (for a tablet) that measures 19cm high and 19cm wide.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"BLOG_video_class\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ksCpyPm0S8\" width=\"320\" youtube-src-id=\"_ksCpyPm0S8\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe larger pouch spans the width and height of the bag (27cm wide and 46cm high) and integrates overlapping elastic bands to secure a laptop. The elastic bands have been sewn inside the pouch itself, which measures 32cm high, to accommodate smaller laptops too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-mhMm1d5Kd2c\/YGYDNs2xhUI\/AAAAAAAA9EQ\/FSNDY36fRbg9TDmhzTqJfY6ArDBTaLBywCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BWith%2BRear%2BCompartment%2BAnd%2BHidden%2BPockets%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBoth sleeve the laptop and tablet compartments are padded and run all the way down to the bottom. The larger pouch has bottom padding while the smaller pouch doesn't. Ideally, it's preferable to have the laptop compartment suspended a couple of inches above the bottom of the bag, which would keep the laptop more secure when dropping the backpack on its base.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-pXSpbmftylc\/YGYDXyjVVSI\/AAAAAAAA9EY\/joYkqp461dkhl9HoiDlihR-_0iLXmOVKQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2Btop%2Bhandle%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJust above the rear compartment zip, there is a thick top grab handle, measuring 16cm long, 4cm wide and 1.5cm thick. The grab handle has closed-cell foam padding so, it has springiness to it. The underside of the grab handle is covered with mesh, which minimizes sweatiness on the hand. The top handle has a TPU accent, as well as a plastic D ring on either side.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-ruQJmHx7YQc\/YGYEBj8YWmI\/AAAAAAAA9Eo\/YCla0YqADOoxbLV-kCJKt8HOFuvaBn5tQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h359\/GIF2.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003ERight opposite the top grab handle, there is another main compartment, which is built-in the middle front of the backpack. This compartment has a U shape opening too, and the same metal dual slider pull tab combination, although the zip runs almost down to the base of the bag, allowing you to gain access just like a front panel loading suitcase. The metal pull tab is built-into the slider and has a small sliver, that you could potentially use to pass through a thin wire security lock.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-gIFNfJsxwLs\/YGYEIS1vefI\/AAAAAAAA9Es\/0_5cx2QBIkII-LSkwDVj7rQmjWns9gkVACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h483\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BWith%2BRear%2BCompartment%2BAnd%2BHidden%2BPockets%2B%2B%25282%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EThe middle front compartment has the most volume capacity and has a depth of up to 9cm. Inside this compartment, you will find a small zip concealing the male USB-A cable (40cm long) that connects up to the external female USB-A port. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-vxlfsIrz5xg\/YGYEQUubBwI\/AAAAAAAA9Ew\/_2htkV3DNSUOZccTMFnBupfkXeiY_RROQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BHidden%2BPockets.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EThere is a larger zip pouch that measures 12cm high and 16cm wide, as well as 6 open pouch pockets, two of which are made of mesh, measuring 11cm high and 13cm high. The pouches right above the mesh pouches measure 18cm high. The other pouches located on the other side measure 14cm wide and 22cm high. Each corner of the middle front compartment is padded with 12mm thick EVA padding.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-VezdmybkS-A\/YGYGe95q84I\/AAAAAAAA9FA\/_7pBakSqQHQZmZ5QlE6TeVl3IXacLYO_gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BWith%2BRear%2BCompartment%2BAnd%2BHidden%2BPockets%2B%25282%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFront facing the Nayo Smart Rover backpack, you will find three zips, one of which is located vertically, while the other two zips are perched on the front top of the bag. The vertical zip gives access to a compartment that measures 27cm wide and 27cm high, although the zip opening is just 19cm wide.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-k9TbNJ9PUxI\/YGYDf-cS1aI\/AAAAAAAA9Ec\/0LblXHULu04hY17cCR8eG0XPwDbywmFVwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2B%25282%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe top, front facing zip compartment with a D-shape opening opens up into a large compartment, which measures 28cm wide and 46cm high so, it spans the entire height of the backpack, down the bottom. Inside this compartment, there is a detachable plastic keyring and 4 open pouches, two of which have see through mesh. These mesh pockets measure 12cm high and 13.5cm wide. The other pouches measure 18cm high and 13.5cm wide.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-h0SlX_YafxA\/YGYG2mZg9ZI\/AAAAAAAA9FE\/qw4yWjy7VUwmcK4r6b35iZ0b-WpWDCpywCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BWith%2BRear%2BCompartment%2BAnd%2BHidden%2BPockets%2B%25283%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe third front facing compartment is built-in on top of the D-shape compartment and, it's more of a secret pocket because of the concealed zip. This compartment measures 11cm wide and 24cm long and, it's perfect as a quick stash pocket.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Z8sp5owov8g\/YGYHESMOhEI\/AAAAAAAA9FI\/zyvi5ixRwH0IRc5UCRswnGCkPV1ZnfUtgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h550\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2Bwith%2Bsecret%2Bcompartment.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe last external zip pocket is located on the rear panel of the backpack, it's the rear secret compartment, which is the most secure compartment because it is protected by your lower backside. This compartment opens up via a single metal slider and it's perfect for storing a smartphone because it's fully padded. It measures 30cm long and 15cm high.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-DruXdnBkupk\/YGYHM3XjHbI\/AAAAAAAA9FM\/ElLPFYLOQ-gST7QYkjD7wSNsKUCw--VZACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h559\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BWith%2BRear%2BCompartment%2BAnd%2BHidden%2BPockets%2B%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EJust above the secret compartment, there is a 20cm long webbing strap sewn from side to side and, it's designed as a \"passthrough sleeve\" to store the backpack securely onto the handle bars of a rolling suitcase.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-PdbAgEZjR3k\/YGYHWJG5MwI\/AAAAAAAA9FQ\/aGfdF_BZSTIkxk2WulKJRu5EVBWnZ4lrgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2Bsmart%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BWith%2BRear%2BCompartment%2BAnd%2BHidden%2BPockets.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJust above the trolley passthrough sleeve, there are is split padding on either side to cushion the upper back and help dissipate sweatiness. The S-shaped shoulder straps measure 41cm long, 7cm wide and 0.5cm thick; hence they are thinly padded, although the foam padding is made of closed-cell. In terms of fit, the\u0026nbsp;Nayo Smart Rover is a tall backpack so, it will fit best if your torso is over 40cm long. The shoulder straps provide decent cushioning, even with heavy loads, and they are wide apart to prevent rubbing against the neck. The Rover backpack can store as much as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2019\/08\/nayo-almighty-review-clamshell-backpack.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlmighty backpack\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(30 liters) and can expand outward up to 20cm.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-gHMqnkMUR7A\/YGYHkldkVVI\/AAAAAAAA9Fg\/HrQ5uVfIS24aa89EisiPPecoAank6KE4QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h563\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BWith%2BRear%2BCompartment%2BAnd%2BHidden%2BPockets%2B%2B%25283%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Rover shoulder straps integrate a small zip\u0026nbsp;pocket, a compass and a height adjustable chest strap, which has a\u0026nbsp;ladderlock fastening design similar to the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2020\/08\/nayo-exp-backpack-review-expandable.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EExp Backpack\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. The width of the chest strap can also be enlarged or shortened. The VTX buckles and ladderlocks on the\u0026nbsp;Nayo Smart Rover backpack are made of hard plastic. The stitching throughout the backpack feels durable, especially the top of the shoulder straps, which are sewn under a thick piece of webbing strap with long cross stitching.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-VLzE6okpyzo\/YGYHqSDVyvI\/AAAAAAAA9Fo\/lcTgvs3RG9skIys2Zua21qYUuwRznQwaACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h490\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BWith%2BRear%2BCompartment%2BAnd%2BHidden%2BPockets%2B%2B%25284%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETowards the side, there is a slimline pocket large enough to store a narrow water bottle or a small travel tripod. The polyester outershell of the Rover backpack has been covered (including the zip seams) with Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) but the underside hasn't been coated; hence a single TPU coating. The rear panel of the Rover hasn't got any coating either, although the vast majority of backpacks don't.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-WL-WZooU2Hc\/YGYHgKsh9eI\/AAAAAAAA9Fc\/ZQ4dkKyRJBkW-UcBs2tmjp26FX2svFXzACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EMost standard backpacks can't be 100% waterproof in the truest sense because they can't be completely dipped under water like a dry bag can. The Rover backpack has a similar waterproofing performance to a rain cover, which partially covers the front of the backpack. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-_uGy0jpYvmQ\/YGYHx5ffZpI\/AAAAAAAA9Fs\/6Uw9FjEBPXAKCCYr3X870VQvc3KBWjN3gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h504\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2B%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe lining inside is light blue and non-coated but, it's made with durable 230 denier polyester. total weight of the Rover backpack is 1.1kg. You can \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nayosmart.com\/products\/rover-travel-backpack\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuy the Nayo Rover backpack\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E from Nayo Smart website. If you're looking for a smaller pack with similar capabilities as the Rover pack, check out the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2019\/10\/nayo-defensor-backpack-with-hidden.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDefensor backpack\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-KkFPaQ4E3lY\/YGYH8gc-xuI\/AAAAAAAA9F0\/JApHt6J7qpIzgw8mcp3_tcQtbUjLSIh9QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Nayo%2BRover%2BBackpack%2BWith%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/feeds\/5218136670019787021\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/04\/nayo-rover-backpack-with-rear.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/5218136670019787021"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/5218136670019787021"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/04\/nayo-rover-backpack-with-rear.html","title":"Nayo Rover Review Backpack With Rear Compartment And Hidden Pockets"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Gadget Explained"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/11737504890058369361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"27","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5OIju8ejSdw\/Xyu1C5fVY1I\/AAAAAAAA3oo\/eNjdftq0f60tTb4LHBYtnNK73XYujc6XACK4BGAYYCw\/s134\/logo%2Byotube%2B2%2B4.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/_ksCpyPm0S8\/default.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982435307201215270.post-8703441770097875722"},"published":{"$t":"2021-03-31T16:23:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-03-31T16:23:15.082+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Jabra Evolve2 30 Review Softphone On Ear Stereo Headphones"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-TxH1gYFNykc\/YGSQwfWW9JI\/AAAAAAAA9Bs\/lPX5Qj3qGK4OBQlxa4uwo251J9AIcja9gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h552\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2BReview%2BSoftphone%2BOn%2BEar%2BStereo%2BHeadphones%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe reason why you would ever want to get a softphone headset rather than a standard headset (e.g gaming headphones) is for call control via a computer. Standard headsets don't support call control whereas a softphone headset such as the Jabra Evolve2 30 gives you the ability to answer\/end calls and increase\/decrease the volume directly from the controls that are built into the headset\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-HiWrnB39Cjg\/YGSQde2uxZI\/AAAAAAAA9Bg\/gDAwc-xNiTM3glO-pAjencNcayv1eOxRQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h563\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2BReview%2BSoftphone%2BHeadphones%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Jabra Evolve2 30 headset has a total of five physical buttons, all located on the right earcup and all requiring a bit of force to actuate, which is nice. Three of those buttons, which are rear facing, are designed to control volume, answer\/end calls, skip tracks and play\/pause. The mute\/unmute microphone button is front facing, while the mute indicator light is located on the USB connector plug. You will also hear a voice prompt when you mute and unmute the microphone, although the voice prompt volume is low when listening to audio messages and videos on YouTube.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-aalEAN8CFtE\/YGSRGZ7O34I\/AAAAAAAA9B0\/cwfBU2uPrzMW_yP3m1BNulOwtjR0tR59QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h534\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2BReview%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe button for answering\/ending calls is located conveniently on the front plate of the earcup and, it's also designed to open the Microsoft Teams notification. The Jabra Evolve2 30 volume control adjusts the volume of the headset, not the source (e.g. computer). There is no voice prompt when maxing out volume.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-913rhNUCMMY\/YGSRZ_ej-sI\/AAAAAAAA9B8\/U7tAZoQxo6UizHwPvoZbkGO8ApHWsuoTQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h440\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2BReview%2BSoftphone%2BOn%2BEar%2BStereo%2BHeadphones%2B%2B%25282%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBeing a single sided cable headset, the Evolve2 30 audio cable has been wired into one earcup (the right earcup); hence the audio cable doesn't get in the way the same traditional Y shape cables do. The cable has thick strain reliefs reinforcing the headphone terminal and the rubber plug terminal. The 1.2 meters long cable has a thick rubber sheath.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-L_3dl8F8OuY\/YGSRo41n9gI\/AAAAAAAA9CA\/3ZLpSd2diNUAlohTjZsQHp0WglU9D7jlgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h395\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2BReview%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2B%25282%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJust like most headphones, the Jabra Evolve2 30 is supported by software - the Jabra Direct application - which is needed in order to get the Jabra Evolve2 30 connected to a softphone. If you aren't familiar with softphones, they are basically\"virtual phones\" that work just like a physical desk phone but softphones are more functional because you can do things like video calling and SMS texting.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-OQlwOAalq_8\/YGSR9-p2yaI\/AAAAAAAA9CU\/DqjsSnMbGCc-jEmrnilf7jaffTyuGsmcQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h491\/jabra%2Bevolve2%2B30%2B3.PNG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Jabra Direct software lets you customize both the headset and your softphone, as well as update firmware and also get remote call control (answer\/end call, mute, redial etc) over your softphone, which is enabled automatically once the software detects the softphone installed on your computer. The Jabra Evolve2 30 headset is recognized by the computer's audio manager as a normal headset but, you will not be able to control a phone from the Jabra headset unless you use the softphone interface to place and answer calls.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-xgTTAl9YKxM\/YGSSKE27WyI\/AAAAAAAA9Cg\/78PtgY2PSX0-Yx_uqf9aBbSk2Qdp-yQ-ACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h404\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2Bsidetone%2Bcontrol.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom your computer's audio manager, you can control the volume level going into the headset, as well as the sidetone level (up to 6dB either way) so, you can control how loud you want to hear your own voice in the headset as you speak into the microphone. That said, you can control volume and sidetone from the Jabra Direct software, as well as disable button sounds, disable\/enable voice prompts, change the voice prompt language and limit volume level too, although the Evolve2 30 headset is automatically configured to prevent unnatural volume spikes. As well as sidetone, you can also make the Tone more treble or bass friendly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-R_z2yrasZDY\/YGSSVsqeIrI\/AAAAAAAA9Co\/CVE0Nc-zaFMVdezfW1aWvQMCUqR8YAspQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h576\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2BReview%2BSoftphone%2BOn%2BEar%2BStereo%2BHeadphones%2B%2B%25283%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIf you're using a Windows-based softphone, there is more compatibility of softphone providers than with Mac computers, although Mac supports Skype Consumer, which is free, while Skype for Business isn't. You can use the Jabra Evolve2 30 headset with older Windows operating systems, including Vista and Windows 7, although Windows XP and Windows RT are not supported. The Jabra Evolve2 30 headset works with macOS 10.15 and the newer macOS Big Sur (11 OS X).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-FK490LG4rjI\/YGSSe8pCl1I\/AAAAAAAA9Cw\/-KMgO_LZQ2o7XzmRlCP3QKRqKI6z2fNXgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2B%2BSoftphone%2BOn%2BEar%2BStereo%2BHeadphones.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBecause the Jabra Evolve2 30 is a stereo headset, it integrates two earcups rather than one earcup like mono headsets; hence you get the same stereo immersion as with headphones - in this case - on-ear headphones. Because of the on-ear headphone style, you could potentially take the Jabra Evolve2 30 out on the road, although the boom arm is not detachable. The 11-cm long boom arm can be rotated up and down.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-aj5qTty8zQ0\/YGSSk3hea3I\/AAAAAAAA9C0\/j9IbfVerjGANqDrvNmIx-CW2tgjqlBVFwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h444\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2BReview%2BSoftphone%2BOn%2BEar%2BStereo%2BHeadphones%2B%2B%25284%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Evolve2 30 boom arm integrates two microphones, which are located back to front and are designed that way to suppress noise around you, doing it remarkably well. Background noise gets shut off almost to a whisper, a bit like the active noise cancellation (ANC) in the\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2019\/05\/jabra-elite-85h-adaptive-noise.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJabra Elite 85h\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Eheadphones. That said, when it comes to\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ethe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2019\/05\/jabra-elite-85h-adaptive-noise.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJabra Elite 85h\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;microphone, the Jabra Evolve2 30 dual microphone noise suppression ability is levels above and will literary leave you speechless. The only thing that the Jabra Evolve2 30 dual microphones struggle with, it's outdoor wind noise.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-cLw9ntdXaIA\/YGSSwt9CplI\/AAAAAAAA9DA\/AAjHQvs3GUwK-VjhLtv7nn52sB1haffFQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h516\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2B%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2BHeadphones.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Jabra Evolve2 30 earcups swivel (via a joint), as well as tilt (off a centre pivot), allowing you to get a good fit on the ears. The earcups swivel motion is 180 degrees, which allows you to rotate the earcups opposite ways - something you cannot do with headphones, which typically swivel one way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-JZ_acIvkDzE\/YGSS_JGk9uI\/AAAAAAAA9DM\/mdRoLOFilaIlnT9XvP61BHyaYRxM0ti8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h526\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2BReview%2BSoftphone%2BOn%2BEar%2BStereo%2BHeadphones%2B%2B%25285%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBecause there is no hole opening on the Jabra Evolve2 30 earpads, the earpads sit flush on the ears without causing any discomfort on the ear cartilage. The earpad hole perforations have been perforated with R and L silhouettes and have the following dimensions: 5.5cm high and 4.5cm wide. The hole perforations span 3.5cm in diameter, allowing the audio to get channeled right into the ears. There is approximately a 1cm gap between the driver and the top of the earpad, which prevents the drivers from pressing or rubbing against the ears.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-7GQHoa6ofvQ\/YGSTGH4bssI\/AAAAAAAA9DU\/-FqyPppc4ioHxHL4tHbHRkTIkWW7hW3hgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h389\/GIF2.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Jabra Evolve2 30 plastic headband has a ratchet style adjustment system with a metal inner band; hence the headband makes a ratchet type sound when adjusting it. The top of the headband has a leatherette texture finish to it with a subtle Jabra etching on the side. The underside of the headband is padded with foam and covered with leatherette material. The headband is only 1.5cm wide and 0.8cm thick so, it's almost the size of a hair band. The headband padding extends 14cm across, which should be enough length to cushion the top of most heads.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-8UykJRwVzTA\/YGSTMD49AzI\/AAAAAAAA9Dc\/Q7EqJGXs4dg5bof6OCFbR3eun_rC6tYogCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h403\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2BReview%2BSoftphone%2BOn%2BEar%2BStereo%2BHeadphones%2B%2B%25286%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Jabra Evolve2 30 headset supports many softphone service providers (e.g Broa\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EdSoft, Avaya, Zoom and Skype for Business) but not all providers and\/or versions; hence before buying this headset it's a good idea to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jabra.com\/compatibilityguide\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echeck compatibility\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;The most popular softphone providers are Zoom and Skype and the Jabra Evolve2 30 supports both as long as you are running Zoom Meetings for Windows (version 4.4.6 or later) and\u0026nbsp;Skype version 7.1 to 7.40.0.104 respectively.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-8nflBbQvveA\/YGSTUGs6lTI\/AAAAAAAA9Dk\/cno7ZwJPbQUTF6fyAwsdJ8IJ_d-8fGOMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h360\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2BReview%2BSoftphone%2BOn%2BEar%2BStereo%2BHeadphones.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you haven't yet bought a softphone and are debating whether to go with Zoom or Skype for Business, you probably want to go with Skype because it supports more softphone features including\u0026nbsp;IVRS6, callerID, answer\/reject and Last number redial. Zoom only supports three features: accept\/reject incoming calls and mute and unmute.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-QfRH-GxPLmU\/YGSS44wb_DI\/AAAAAAAA9DI\/27SGNHS7jqMxO9osFWsTSb-7dfGVgagIACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h389\/GIF3.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Jabra Evolve2 30 right earcup also integrates a busy light indicator, which consists of two leds on either side of the earcup that will light up red to let others know that you're on call. These status leds also feedback your Microsoft Teams status (e.g. available=green, busy=red, away=yellow).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"BLOG_video_class\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tZDnI5zTnyY\" width=\"320\" youtube-src-id=\"tZDnI5zTnyY\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIn terms of audio, the Jabra Evolve2 30 is equipped with 28mm drivers, which deliver loud volume and emphasized midrange, which doesn't come as a surprise since the Jabra Evolve2 30 is, after all, a softphone headset. That said, there is good treble and bass presence too, to balance out the overall sound.\u0026nbsp;The Jabra Evolve2 30 headset weights 128 grams with the cable and 110 grams without the cable. The cable, of course, is not detachable but you can definitely lighten up the headset when resting the cable on the desk. The packaging the Jabra Evolve2 30 headset comes in is interesting because of the usual cardboard box, the Jabra Evolve2 30 come inside an envelope type recyclable packaging.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-GEIETrTY-cQ\/YGSTgoTrHuI\/AAAAAAAA9Dw\/3HtOtT9vdeY0SJdNpuogSr1fhsMFtT44QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h540\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2Bfelt%2Bpouch%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere is no hardshell storage case included either but, you get a Jabra-branded softshell flap over pouch that it's secured down via an elastic band. The pouch is made of a thick textile material, which looks and feels just like craft felt. Seeing that the packaging is recyclable, the pouch is likely made with eco-fi felt fibers (recycled polyester felt fabric); hence water resistant. The pouch has a plain design throughout without any loops or clips that you could use to attach the pouch onto a bag or trouser belt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-N3MjJygZ0C4\/YGSTrWUc0nI\/AAAAAAAA9D4\/3yLhkxJTh44HvSlz5FGtZixYyZDC5BhBgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h575\/Jabra%2BEvolve2%2B30%2Bpackaging.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe pouch weighs 39 grams and measures 28cm high and 15cm wide so, it's large enough to fit only the headset. The Jabra Evolve2 30 headset you see pictured is the Microsoft (MS) Teams version, which is certified to work with Microsoft Teams software. There is also a UC (unified co\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Emmunications) version, which is basically the non-Microsoft version for those who aren't using a Microsoft platform. Both MS and UC work the same way and cost the same too. The Jabra Evolve2 30 headset also comes with two input variants: USB-A and USB-C. You can \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QQ7EB7\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuy the\u0026nbsp;Jabra Evolve2 30\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E headset from amazon.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/feeds\/8703441770097875722\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/03\/jabra-evolve2-30-review-softphone-on.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/8703441770097875722"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/8703441770097875722"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/03\/jabra-evolve2-30-review-softphone-on.html","title":"Jabra Evolve2 30 Review Softphone On Ear Stereo Headphones"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Gadget Explained"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/11737504890058369361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"27","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5OIju8ejSdw\/Xyu1C5fVY1I\/AAAAAAAA3oo\/eNjdftq0f60tTb4LHBYtnNK73XYujc6XACK4BGAYYCw\/s134\/logo%2Byotube%2B2%2B4.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/tZDnI5zTnyY\/default.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982435307201215270.post-4084290707594233477"},"published":{"$t":"2021-03-30T08:20:00.011+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-03-30T08:41:28.019+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Epomaker HS84 Review 75 Percent 5 Pin Hot Swap Keyboard "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-RBkaNOyQdq8\/YGLNFoeGioI\/AAAAAAAA8_k\/gn-apDFz2Agdsgau_JEsjvjuQu_8nMFaQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2BReview%2B75%2BPercent%2B5%2BPin%2BHot%2BSwap%2BKeyboard%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFor as long as there has been hardware and software, there has been modding, including making mods of computer games, modifying cars and even computer peripherals. Keyboard modding, in particular, is a neat way to upgrade a keyboard without buying a new one. If you like the idea of modding and fancy going beyond just upgrading the keycap upgrade, you want to get a mechanical keyboard with 5 pin hot swap sockets like the Epomaker HS84.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-CJ4DExJ_dGg\/YGLNT5b1nOI\/AAAAAAAA8_o\/77HIwm_kcvcwm5Y8Ac8_jLYiEneejoxjACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2BReview%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2B%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Epomaker HS84 is also a 75 percent keyboard, which means 20 keys have been omitted to make the keyboard smaller than a full size 100% keyboard (104 keys). You can even get smaller keyboards such as 60 percent keyboards and TKL (tenkeyless), which are even smaller with lesser keys, making 75 percent keyboards a good compromise between space saving and functionality.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-VgwEkMDYn7Y\/YGLNdXlIjTI\/AAAAAAAA8_w\/qRNkqXJ85bI-MDF7mVvBjSjeYfHeRlxLwCLcBGAsYHQ\/GIF2.gif\"\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-VgwEkMDYn7Y\/YGLNdXlIjTI\/AAAAAAAA8_w\/qRNkqXJ85bI-MDF7mVvBjSjeYfHeRlxLwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h404\/GIF2.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENot all keyboards have swappable switches that you can pull out from the PCB socket. The Epomaker HS84 switches are not soldered on; instead, they clip onto the top plate and connect to the PCB via two long thin pins.When removing the switch from the socket, you really want to use a gentle wiggle (not brute strength) to prevent bending or breaking the pins. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-LZba48ATzZo\/YGLOdYYpvII\/AAAAAAAA9AE\/vumgGflzFgYNId1yTPNaTt3RbLLdVrRrQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h360\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2BReview%2B75%2BPercent%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2BKeyboard%2B.jpg\" \/\u003ERemoving switches can be tricky unless you know what you are doing because not all switches are equal. Some switches are pulled from the left\/right side while other switches are pulled from the top\/down side. Some switches, like Gateron, have tiny clip latches that you need to undo before you can take out the switch. Kaihl switches, for instance, can be pulled from either left\/right side or top\/down side, making them the easiest type of hotswappable switches.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-ISMKwa1sd5Y\/YGLNkvde6XI\/AAAAAAAA8_4\/GdTT3cNSwh8EGvYPMkZloc4jlhpgCd2zACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h443\/epomaker%2Bhs84%2Bswitch%2Bhotswap%2Bsocket.PNG\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Epomaker HS84 keyboard you see pictured has Gateron blue 5 pin switches but you can choose different Gateron switches (e.g. Gateron black switches, Gateron yellow switches, Gateron red switches and Gateron brown switches) when checking out via Epomaker's website. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-b8Miqrashhg\/YGLOptdg7RI\/AAAAAAAA9AI\/ZixP-mvXN2Yru_HIPAlj-FnbiuEHVxeAgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h409\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2BReview%2B75%2BPercent%2B5%2BPin%2BHot%2BSwap%2BKeyboard%2B%2B%25282%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can also replace the stock switches with any 3 pin or 5 pin switches but before going ahead and buying third-party switches, it's a good idea to first check compatibility because the Epomaker HS84 keyboard uses raised SMD leds, which means the leds sit above the PCB (rather than flush) so, you won't be able to use some aftermarket switches such as JWK switches because of the different led\u0026nbsp;cutout.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-ee5-S_xwg0A\/YGLOztbMbGI\/AAAAAAAA9AQ\/cOr2NnryxhwGlmJFhEi5DZ6JumJM0tReACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2BReview%2B75%2BPercent%2B5%2BPin%2BHot%2BSwap%2BKeyboard%2B%2B%25283%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs far as the LED lighting, it comes directly from under the PCB and not from the actual switches themselves, which are just transparent to allow light to shine through. This means, there aren't any leds inside the switches so, it won't matter whether you have a single color backlit keyboard or RGB backlit keyboard. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-yknMs_DKEyg\/YGLPBlmcilI\/AAAAAAAA9AY\/quSKHeVS9roHBiivzHOBLrZTvAhi6mLDQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2B75%2BPercent%2B5%2BPin%2BHot%2BSwap%2BKeyboard%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe bottom mid-section of the Epomaker HS84 keyboard has a semi-transparent diffusing finish so, you can see through into the PCB board, although you cannot make out details (e.g. chip number) - a bit like looking through a frosted window. The leds are located around the base edges and along the mid-frame of the keyboard like a halo ring, which looks cool. The frosted finish helps disperse the lighting closed by,in such a way that it produces a cool aura around the keyboard.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Ef5XDRf2Z1o\/YGLPMbDx_NI\/AAAAAAAA9Ag\/Bcv2xVYom6QKuEjA53y_sQzYfv3rUKJkQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h360\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2BReview%2B75%2BPercent%2B5%2BPin%2BHot%2BSwap%2Bswitches%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOn the bottom, you will also find four rectangular rubber feet and two rubberized kickstand legs for height adjustment. The kickstand legs are slightly longer than average, which rises the front of the keyboard more ergonomically for typing. If you don't like the extra height, you can simply retract the legs and have it sit flush against the desk since the keyboard has already a natural front incline.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-j1RELaqkp9o\/YGLPfkLYt1I\/AAAAAAAA9As\/iXAOfYj9xRAMg1aGOAAqz0HQapEr5nnZQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h360\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2Bwired%2Brgb%2B75%2BPercent%2B5%2BPin%2BHot%2BSwap%2BKeyboard%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOn the base of the keyboard, there is also a square cutout concealing the recessed USB-C input port, which is tucked right under. There is also a small cutout (in the front center of the keyboard) for routing the cable from the USB-C port, which helps keep the base of the keyboard flush against the desk.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-HXZpC8BqW9E\/YGLPqy0uHvI\/AAAAAAAA9A0\/_Tm6ABeZOggKtAEk-hlAhudg6mH6f6r6ACLcBGAsYHQ\/GIF4.gif\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"308\" data-original-width=\"492\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-HXZpC8BqW9E\/YGLPqy0uHvI\/AAAAAAAA9A0\/_Tm6ABeZOggKtAEk-hlAhudg6mH6f6r6ACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h400\/GIF4.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EYou can change the RGB lighting, as well as configure macros, adjust brightness and change the speed effect, right from the keyboard without the need of software; hence you don't have to worry about OS compatibility. There is software you can download though from Epomaker, which makes easier performing functions at a click of a button without having to keep referring to the user guide, unless you memorize all the functions. That said, the software is only compatible with Windows 10 computers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-F7023dWjxXE\/YGLPxWv7heI\/AAAAAAAA9A8\/5IK9CIMZVgAhoc_5CMhhkru6aGR2JlPlwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h385\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2BReview%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2B5%2BPin%2BHot%2BSwap%2BKeyboard%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe keys and halo ring are individually addressable, meaning the key switches and halo ring led strip can be individually lit up; hence you can have a different zone colors and effects.You can also have the halo ring lit up while the switch keys are turned off, which produces a cool effect. This level of lighting customization isn't found on most standard RGB keyboards so, anyone who is really into their RGBs will find the Epomaker HS84 keyboard very appealing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-RBhNGiOxhFk\/YGLPaazuK-I\/AAAAAAAA9Ao\/Rmyy_0twxyIIG3msaRerDCYShnhvF-01wCLcBGAsYHQ\/GIF3.gif\"\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-RBhNGiOxhFk\/YGLPaazuK-I\/AAAAAAAA9Ao\/Rmyy_0twxyIIG3msaRerDCYShnhvF-01wCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h404\/GIF3.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhat's also nice about the Epomaker HS84 is the lighting effect selection, which is extensive and includes a \"key press effect\", which is activated when pressing a key, which lights up for a second and then automatically turns off. There is also a \"row effect\", which lights up the entire row of keys where the key is pressed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Q9BsuDAYiJM\/YGLP996m9II\/AAAAAAAA9BE\/8_EOgYiRcSAKxOSnCpVBO4KAcpwokoCMwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h420\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2BReview%2B75%2BPercent%2B5%2BPin%2BHot%2BSwap%2BKeyboard.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Epomaker HS84 weighs a total of 700 grams, including the USB-A to USB-C detachable cable, which measures 1.8 meters long and has a firm (stiff) braided outer sheath. The Epomaker HS84 is entirely made of plastic; hence no metal top plate. That said, the keyboard has a thick, stocky construction so, there is no noticeable keyboard \"flex\" when typing on the keyboard. The keyboard measures 32cm long, 13cm wide and 3.7cm high.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-uRLFg76rgXo\/YGLQSGj9xqI\/AAAAAAAA9BQ\/J2oupgL73dAw-TYbpmki8eW0y9ImlhNDgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h360\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2BReview%2B75%2BPercent%2B5%2BPin%2BHot%2BSwap%2BKeyboard%2B%2B%25284%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Epomaker HS84 keycaps aren't PBT keycaps, which are more resilient against developing a greasy shines but, the HS84 keycaps are made of double shot ABS keycaps; hence two layers rather than one layer of plastic. There are a total of 84 keys on the Epomaker HS84 and all keys have a standard concave shape, aside from the flat space-bar, which has Epomaker branding etched on it. Accessories include a switch puller and keycap puller, which has a quirky design reminiscent of a whisk. You can \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/epomaker.com\/products\/epomaker-hs84?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b8228acc7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuy the HS84 keyboard\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E from Epomaker\u0026nbsp;and amazon. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-UW7nUcygn_8\/YGLQdaVytdI\/AAAAAAAA9BU\/YKEqqw_AWUQaHk-T4vwNAbe27-Ik-oPdACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h510\/Epomaker%2BHS84%2Bbox%2Bpackaging%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/feeds\/4084290707594233477\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/03\/epomaker-hs84-review-75-percent-5-pin.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/4084290707594233477"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/4084290707594233477"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/03\/epomaker-hs84-review-75-percent-5-pin.html","title":"Epomaker HS84 Review 75 Percent 5 Pin Hot Swap Keyboard "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Gadget Explained"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/11737504890058369361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"27","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5OIju8ejSdw\/Xyu1C5fVY1I\/AAAAAAAA3oo\/eNjdftq0f60tTb4LHBYtnNK73XYujc6XACK4BGAYYCw\/s134\/logo%2Byotube%2B2%2B4.png"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982435307201215270.post-5671588615302901057"},"published":{"$t":"2021-03-27T11:45:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-03-27T11:57:25.082+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shanling ME80 Review Single Dynamic Driver IEM "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-jx3ffl3ic8U\/YF8U3fgvV7I\/AAAAAAAA894\/nyo0asplRCAdcTDgQIJ8df1_jrvqmdCkQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h539\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2BIEM%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" \/\u003EFeaturing a snail-like aluminium casing, the Shanling ME80 earphones look like miniature twin turbochargers. The Shanling ME80 shells are, in fact, very small and have a smooth matte finish that fits comfortably inside the ears. The front plate has a clear bubble like design with Shanling branding embedded in it. More ME80 branding can be seen on the underside of the earphones next to R and L markings.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-ECAgybHvTZ4\/YF8VNp1cO_I\/AAAAAAAA8-E\/hYsspaGTxmoAhLELZoiffe9CevgaiSEuACLcBGAsYHQ\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2BIEM.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"764\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-ECAgybHvTZ4\/YF8VNp1cO_I\/AAAAAAAA8-E\/hYsspaGTxmoAhLELZoiffe9CevgaiSEuACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h502\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2BIEM.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Shanling ME80 have blue\/red color coded MMCX connectors so, you know which connector goes where. Because Shanling ME80 uses MMCX connectors, you don't have to worry about orientation\/polarity like you do with 2-pin cables. Also, there is only one type of MMCX cable you can get; hence less confusion when replacing the cable, unlike 2-pin cables which are available in two types: 0.78mm and 0.75mm 2-pin diameters.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-m_aGY_FTvGE\/YF8VVUjOJZI\/AAAAAAAA8-M\/K7N9PPcbCUECguQmlRnbRnyEyP6V6tbAwCLcBGAsYHQ\/Shanling%2BME80%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2B.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"567\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-m_aGY_FTvGE\/YF8VVUjOJZI\/AAAAAAAA8-M\/K7N9PPcbCUECguQmlRnbRnyEyP6V6tbAwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h454\/Shanling%2BME80%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EBecause the Shanling ME80 earphones are detachable, you can potentially convert them into wireless by using a MMCX Bluetooth cable (not included). Sound quality wise, there is no perceivable difference between\u0026nbsp;MMCX connectors and 2-pin connectors, other the design itself.\u0026nbsp;MMCX cables are easier to use because they plug in like a snap fastener whereas 2-pin cables requires you to insert two tiny pins into two tiny hole openings, which can feel like threading a needle.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-lzYDJ1vkceQ\/YF8VBMitSQI\/AAAAAAAA898\/kQOjX-zOZNcuuO5Dc8lIeD00KhGlluHqgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h589\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReviewgadget%2Bexplained%2B.jpg\" \/\u003ESome 2-pin iem cables have more user-friendly designs than others like the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/03\/cca-ckx-review-metal-shell-iem-with-7.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECCA CKX\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eiem, which has recessed 2-pin connectors. MMCX cables, basically, use a stubby pin (like a snap button), which is thick and short and almost impossible to break, unlike a 2-pin. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-LfiBJV1sXvA\/YF8ahz9NYHI\/AAAAAAAA8_c\/h-Vwjzo4xcohuULh2tHqYhvR-7RTEbaUwCLcBGAsYHQ\/Shanling%2BME80%2Bhardshell%2Bcase.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"726\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-LfiBJV1sXvA\/YF8ahz9NYHI\/AAAAAAAA8_c\/h-Vwjzo4xcohuULh2tHqYhvR-7RTEbaUwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h530\/Shanling%2BME80%2Bhardshell%2Bcase.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe only thing that can go wrong with MMCX cables it's the connectors becoming loose over time which usually happens when constantly plugging and unplugging the MMCX connectors. The Shanling ME80 MMCX connectors have thick rubber strain reliefs with ridges around it that helps grip the MMCX connectors and easily pull them apart from the earphones.\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-hWkOpgtGoXM\/YF8Varuhp1I\/AAAAAAAA8-Q\/rxaxP1Gn0FMXmsVhjvRarwwwwAewWPeBgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h522\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2BIEM%2B.jpg\" \/\u003ETotal weight of the Shanling ME80 stands at 28 grams, which is about the same weight as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2020\/11\/tin-hifi-t2000-review-dual-dynamic.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETinHifi T2000\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EThe ME80 body shells alone weigh just 11 grams (5.5 grams per shell), which is as lightweight as a pair of true wireless earbuds. Inside each shell, there is a 10mm dynamic driver made with non-metal material\u0026nbsp;(PU+PEEK), which is a rubbery plastic type material.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-f7Nkw02z-K4\/YF8ZWXD6S8I\/AAAAAAAA8_A\/ox_qiftCTMYLrq7zxEpmwSzLayYd9Mh8QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h440\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2B%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cable uses silver plated (OFC) copper wiring, as opposed to pure silver or pure copper wiring, which you can also get. The combination of silver plated copper should be technically best of both worlds, although of course that depends on the listening ears. From experience, there doesn't seem to be much of a difference between silver plated and pure, although pure silver cables seem to make the soundstage and treble more clear.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-O4XpaQvconw\/YF8Zerzw3-I\/AAAAAAAA8_E\/MZtXgy3pRVEHFzF7Ro6na4SZ1kBmEqiXQCLcBGAsYHQ\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2BIEM%2B%2B%25283%2529.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"655\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-O4XpaQvconw\/YF8Zerzw3-I\/AAAAAAAA8_E\/MZtXgy3pRVEHFzF7Ro6na4SZ1kBmEqiXQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h586\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2BIEM%2B%2B%25283%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe wiring is braided and covered with a thick, semi-transparent tinted rubber outer sheath that lets you see the internal wiring. The ME80 cable looks and feels quality and does not tangle, which is a plus. Inline, there is also a metal alloy y-splitter and cinch to manage the cable and pre-shaped rubber ear hooks. The cable measures 1.3 meters long and has a gold-plated 3.5mm connector attached to a metal straight plug with a transparent rubber strain relief. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-qUQIbxF8QKQ\/YF8Zr7dRKaI\/AAAAAAAA8_M\/YJo7m3nvYjsHPRYFF9OA6JpbiW-0XcWzgCLcBGAsYHQ\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2BIEM%2B%2B%25285%2529.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"668\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-qUQIbxF8QKQ\/YF8Zr7dRKaI\/AAAAAAAA8_M\/YJo7m3nvYjsHPRYFF9OA6JpbiW-0XcWzgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h575\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2BIEM%2B%2B%25285%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Shanling ME80 drivers have been designed with low impedance (16 ohms) and high sensitivity (111dB); hence they are super easy to drive from a smartphone without the need of an amplifier, which is only really needed for iems\/headphones that have high impedance and low sensitivity. Considering that the Shanling ME80 only use single dynamic drivers and no armatures, you could mistake them for a pair of multi-driver iem because of how bright the midrange and treble sound. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"BLOG_video_class\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O5v2_B5_wsQ\" width=\"320\" youtube-src-id=\"O5v2_B5_wsQ\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe soundstage isn't as wide as with a multi-driver iem but,\u0026nbsp;you can hear more of the bass, midrange and treble\u0026nbsp;frequencies you typically can't with regular dynamic driver earphones. You can identify the sub-bass and mid-bass in a music track, as well as the upper ranges of the higher tones, making the ME80 perfect for mixing and mastering tracks. For more casual listening, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/01\/tripowin-tc-01-review-metal-body-iem.html\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETripowin TC01\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;feel more fun to use.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-_bXkHsvzfF8\/YF8ZoYhBy7I\/AAAAAAAA8_I\/agMGjA0uUnAhGhQWp0xe8rVb9XkbcW7WQCLcBGAsYHQ\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2BIEM%2B%2B%25284%2529.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"749\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-_bXkHsvzfF8\/YF8ZoYhBy7I\/AAAAAAAA8_I\/agMGjA0uUnAhGhQWp0xe8rVb9XkbcW7WQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h512\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2BSingle%2BDynamic%2BDriver%2BIEM%2B%2B%25284%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThere are two tiny vent holes on each earbud to help bass response. The nozzle neck and mesh tip are also made of aluminium metal and they have a wide bore, which allows bass frequencies to develop. Earphones with narrower nozzle openings tend to have a tighter sound signature that emphasises the higher tones. This is why you can get narrow bore eartips too, which work well at \"taming\" bass heavy earphones. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-04IqotRtMMs\/YF8WMBBEzWI\/AAAAAAAA8-0\/NUSDO8Zsfek8rrPLIuFby9sg8GsvAidggCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h585\/Shanling%2BME80%2B%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Shanling ME80 earphones and accessories come nicely packaged inside a protective foam and hard box that you can use to store them. For day to day use, the included hardshell case works well for transportation. The case looks like a snazzy military ammo pouch without the belt loop or clip, which would have been useful for attaching it onto trousers. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-RjTGgagNsag\/YF8V4gErFGI\/AAAAAAAA8-k\/70XVVf9qRqYLUBuHcwfXc2lasp-AvDYgACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h577\/Shanling%2BME80%2Baccessories%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Shanling ME80 case opens up like a flap over purse and, ti closes via magnetic fastening. The case is covered with leatherette material and weighs 34 grams. There is nice styling throughout with stitching and Shanling branding stamped on the front like an old wax seal. The storage case is large enough to fit the earphones, cable and the included brush.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-_kXSrqI2y6M\/YF8WEm7AKbI\/AAAAAAAA8-s\/E5kAf0ubR-QKO0_XtYuCIFWxu-4k6MntwCLcBGAsYHQ\/Shanling%2BME80%2BIEM%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"581\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-_kXSrqI2y6M\/YF8WEm7AKbI\/AAAAAAAA8-s\/E5kAf0ubR-QKO0_XtYuCIFWxu-4k6MntwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h464\/Shanling%2BME80%2BIEM%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThere are a total of 7 pairs of bowl-shaped ear tips of different sizes (small, medium and large). The ear tips come with different color bores, including blue, pink, green and yellow. The blue color bore ones have a dark grey color bowl, while the pink, green and yellow bore tips have a white\/semi translucent bowl construction. The ear tips that come pre-fitted are standard bowl shape eartips.\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-qudvxKItS2Q\/YF8Vzdir9aI\/AAAAAAAA8-g\/lTqTxaNvrWAGPW-MwZSNLFntY1-zCvqQQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h522\/Shanling%2BME80%2BReview%2B10mm%2Bdd%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll the ear tips have the same bore diameter opening. The only real difference between the ear tips (aside from the color), it's the thickness which changes the sound signature slightly. The pink, green and yellow bore tips\u0026nbsp;are thinner, which emphasizes the higher tones, although the seal is not as snug as the others; hence you get a bit less passive isolation. You can \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.linsoul.com\/products\/shanling-me80\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuy the Shanling ME80\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E from Linsoul.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-aRA7gntJ1RE\/YF8Vr2LdSBI\/AAAAAAAA8-c\/QPR8nACt2BAYqcR7M5C9O0QeCyfACj_OwCLcBGAsYHQ\/Shanling%2BME80%2Bbox%2Bpackaging%2B.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"693\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-aRA7gntJ1RE\/YF8Vr2LdSBI\/AAAAAAAA8-c\/QPR8nACt2BAYqcR7M5C9O0QeCyfACj_OwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h555\/Shanling%2BME80%2Bbox%2Bpackaging%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/feeds\/5671588615302901057\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/03\/shanling-me80-review-single-dynamic.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/5671588615302901057"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/5671588615302901057"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/03\/shanling-me80-review-single-dynamic.html","title":"Shanling ME80 Review Single Dynamic Driver IEM "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Gadget Explained"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/11737504890058369361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"27","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5OIju8ejSdw\/Xyu1C5fVY1I\/AAAAAAAA3oo\/eNjdftq0f60tTb4LHBYtnNK73XYujc6XACK4BGAYYCw\/s134\/logo%2Byotube%2B2%2B4.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/O5v2_B5_wsQ\/default.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982435307201215270.post-6659488070985217876"},"published":{"$t":"2021-03-25T16:40:00.004+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-03-25T17:01:31.852+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Aukey KM-G12 Keyboard With KM-P2 Extended Mouse Pad Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-3pA_oCMaZmI\/YFy6i9vFTgI\/AAAAAAAA88g\/yEa0OIWVpR4rxbqF5vsEOqxKFfM6pmx8QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h434\/Aukey%2BKM-G12%2BKeyboard%2BKM-P2%2BMouse%2BPad%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2BReview.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EJust like the extended display function in a computer, which basically increases the desktop display size of your monitor, Aukey's KM-P2 extended mousepad also helps to increase your mouse desktop space so, you can roam it freely on the desk! The KM-P2 is, essentially, an oversize mouse pad that gives you all the space you'll ever need to move a mouse around. Having an extended mousemat has another benefit too and that is, you can use it like a dinner placemat to protect your desk from scratches, spillages, food stains, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-tNCNm5jx6tU\/YFy6-r82EtI\/AAAAAAAA88o\/BwcQX10sz0EbBSX7DJGS1SXBRZcE9jgIwCLcBGAsYHQ\/Aukey%2BKM-P2%2BExtended%2BMouse%2BPad%2BReview%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-tNCNm5jx6tU\/YFy6-r82EtI\/AAAAAAAA88o\/BwcQX10sz0EbBSX7DJGS1SXBRZcE9jgIwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Aukey%2BKM-P2%2BExtended%2BMouse%2BPad%2BReview%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Aukey KM-P2 has a grippy, non-slip rubber base with a soft cloth surface that is also water resistant so, liquids will bead off the pad, making cleaning spillages easier. The perimeter edges of the KM-P2 mouse pad have been stitched in a zig zag pattern to stop the fabric fraying. The KM-P2 mouse pad feels like it's made of neoprene - the same synthetic rubber material as surfing body suits - but, the KM-P2 mouse pad is actually made of natural rubber. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-wMy1ho0SfVk\/YFy7FZJCcYI\/AAAAAAAA88s\/jfkJLtAiz9UgQpZOSgVb-9-bMlTILjcjQCLcBGAsYHQ\/Aukey%2BKM-P2%2BMouse%2BPad%2BReview%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-wMy1ho0SfVk\/YFy7FZJCcYI\/AAAAAAAA88s\/jfkJLtAiz9UgQpZOSgVb-9-bMlTILjcjQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Aukey%2BKM-P2%2BMouse%2BPad%2BReview%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EGenerally, synthetic rubber has a better performance when it comes to abrasion resistance but natural rubber is stronger, more flexible and more resistant against heat, making the KM-P2 mouse pad safer. Because the KM-P2 mouse pad is made of natural rubber, should it catch fire, it will melt rather than go up in flames like plastic does. This is, actually, worth keeping in mind because such a large mouth pad could be a potential fire hazard. Another plus about this mouse pad, it's that it doesn't have a strong \"chemical\" smell to it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-ryP_UoBSDF4\/YFy7NeS9Z8I\/AAAAAAAA88w\/6k0-wDMsQdICzXwjLoxmHHRxXLmGPySQACLcBGAsYHQ\/Aukey%2BKM-P2%2BExtended%2BMouse%2BPad%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-ryP_UoBSDF4\/YFy7NeS9Z8I\/AAAAAAAA88w\/6k0-wDMsQdICzXwjLoxmHHRxXLmGPySQACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Aukey%2BKM-P2%2BExtended%2BMouse%2BPad%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhen buying the KM-P2 mouse pad, it will arrive rolled up like a Swiss roll, although the pad will lie perfectly flat after unrolling without the edges curling up. The mat weighs 560 grams. The KM-P2 mouse pad measures 4mm thick, 80 cm long and 30cm wide; hence the KM-P2 mouse pad has a rectangular shape rather than a square.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-jxE7u2zxccg\/YFy7vfbtAfI\/AAAAAAAA89M\/vKXog0jG3A0tDODmHE1ufV28T2gqGdJNgCLcBGAsYHQ\/Aukey%2BKM-G12%2Bmechanical%2BKeyboard%2B.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"594\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-jxE7u2zxccg\/YFy7vfbtAfI\/AAAAAAAA89M\/vKXog0jG3A0tDODmHE1ufV28T2gqGdJNgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h476\/Aukey%2BKM-G12%2Bmechanical%2BKeyboard%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBeing 4mm thick, the KM-P2 mouse pad has a nice, comfortable cushioning feel that isn't overly spongy to cause mouse tracking issues. In fact, the KM-P2 has a surprising dampening effect too so, it decreases the impact noise when typing on a mechanical keyboard. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/--JJfDrGjB5Q\/YFy7dILUfAI\/AAAAAAAA888\/pmy9EF1d6FUg_BZx8pFcDDiSYlwbt2_ngCLcBGAsYHQ\/GIF2.gif\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"298\" data-original-width=\"537\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/--JJfDrGjB5Q\/YFy7dILUfAI\/AAAAAAAA888\/pmy9EF1d6FUg_BZx8pFcDDiSYlwbt2_ngCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h356\/GIF2.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ESpeaking of mechanical keyboards, the one you see pictured it's Aukey's KM-G12 - a 104 key wired mechanical keyboard with customizable RGB backlight and anti-ghosting full n-key rollover (NKRO). Full NKRO means you can press an unlimited amount of keys on the keyboard at the same time, very useful when playing keyboard-only games (e.g.Tales of Maj’Eyal and Iron Snout) which can require up to 10 simultaneous key presses. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-cRVGjibFP_A\/YFy7lVoYJfI\/AAAAAAAA89E\/YUu8Ve_tjpQxjpOSzVRVYD5tPfEXO6esQCLcBGAsYHQ\/Aukey%2BKM-G12%2BKeyboard%2Bblue%2Bswithes%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-cRVGjibFP_A\/YFy7lVoYJfI\/AAAAAAAA89E\/YUu8Ve_tjpQxjpOSzVRVYD5tPfEXO6esQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/Aukey%2BKM-G12%2BKeyboard%2Bblue%2Bswithes%2Bgadget%2Bexplained.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Aukey KM-G12 uses non-swappable blue switches, made by Aukey, which is worth knowing since you can also get blue switches from other manufacturers such as MX Cherry, Kailh and Outemu. In fact, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2016\/11\/aukey-km-g3-outemu-backlit-blue-switch.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAukey's KM-G3 keyboard\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E uses Outemu blue switches. Aukey's blue switches are just as clicky though and, each switch led can be individually customized so, you can have any color you want per key switch from a single solid color\u0026nbsp;or cycling color effect (up to 12 colours and 5 patterns).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-1LdGoJ-9_i8\/YFy7YkBEQ8I\/AAAAAAAA884\/ToyD4wHsWx07WiidODQ4VVc3GylMDRXQACLcBGAsYHQ\/GIF.gif\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"293\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-1LdGoJ-9_i8\/YFy7YkBEQ8I\/AAAAAAAA884\/ToyD4wHsWx07WiidODQ4VVc3GylMDRXQACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h376\/GIF.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Aukey KM-G12 also stands out from other keyboards, thanks to the led strip along the mid-frame of the keyboard, which looks like a halo ring sandwiched between the aluminium top side of the keyboard and the plastic base, which has rubber feet. There are also two height adjusting rubber feet for elevating the front side of the keyboard.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-gmDqCrGoO4s\/YFy8hLMa-tI\/AAAAAAAA89w\/E22eJ5xSuXkUppdC5VBnAh7rG0sh-g1uACLcBGAsYHQ\/Aukey%2BKM-P2%2Blarge%2BExtended%2BMouse%2BPad%2BReview.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-gmDqCrGoO4s\/YFy8hLMa-tI\/AAAAAAAA89w\/E22eJ5xSuXkUppdC5VBnAh7rG0sh-g1uACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h444\/Aukey%2BKM-P2%2Blarge%2BExtended%2BMouse%2BPad%2BReview.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EDimensions are 43cm long, 13cm wide and 4cm high. Weight is 890 grams (without the cable) so, it's about the same weight as most keyboards. The Aukey KM-G12 key switches have 4mm actuation travel with 1.9mm pretravel; hence you don't have to bottom out to register a keypress.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-rgwJHni1lNs\/YFy8GdqEETI\/AAAAAAAA89k\/C6R0l48Qu2EAMJVa-OfZPM1OZAzzfLkIACLcBGAsYHQ\/aukey%2BKM-G12%2Bsoftware.PNG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"477\" data-original-width=\"850\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-rgwJHni1lNs\/YFy8GdqEETI\/AAAAAAAA89k\/C6R0l48Qu2EAMJVa-OfZPM1OZAzzfLkIACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h360\/aukey%2BKM-G12%2Bsoftware.PNG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Aukey KM-G12 comes with downloadable software, although you can adjust brightness and change RGB colors from the keyboard itself via the FN function key, which also gives you access to full media control (volume, mute, stop, track skipping, etc). The rubber cable is fixed in the middle of the keyboard and measures 1.2 meters long. It is attached to USB-A connector with a long plug. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-QjS2WxwW_tE\/YFy76buHxKI\/AAAAAAAA89Y\/NsdqoVPaKGwxIF9_5Bzs8r1WQx6z6aphgCLcBGAsYHQ\/Aukey%2BKM-G12%2BKeyboard%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2BReview.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"750\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-QjS2WxwW_tE\/YFy76buHxKI\/AAAAAAAA89Y\/NsdqoVPaKGwxIF9_5Bzs8r1WQx6z6aphgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h512\/Aukey%2BKM-G12%2BKeyboard%2Bgadget%2Bexplained%2BReview.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThere is no USB pass through port on this keyboard, although most keyboards don't have it. A USB pass through port is useful for minimizing the number of cables trailing across the desk because it allows you to plug another peripheral into the keyboard (e.g. mouse).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"BLOG_video_class\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_Gp1pEO97Bk\" width=\"320\" youtube-src-id=\"_Gp1pEO97Bk\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA plastic keycap removal tool is included to remove the double-shot-molded ABS keycaps, which have an inward depression for dexterity. You can buy the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dc9xzQ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKM-G12 keyboard\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31lw1sx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKM-P2 extended mouse mat\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E from Amazon.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Y7-mOJtPlFE\/YFy7zkn5GSI\/AAAAAAAA89Q\/N7KFeBNYDQk_oFpCrzxKD4eLrUST-aB3wCLcBGAsYHQ\/Aukey%2BKM-G12%2BKeyboard%2BAnd%2BKM-P2%2BExtended%2BMouse%2BPad%2BReview%2B.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"729\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Y7-mOJtPlFE\/YFy7zkn5GSI\/AAAAAAAA89Q\/N7KFeBNYDQk_oFpCrzxKD4eLrUST-aB3wCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h526\/Aukey%2BKM-G12%2BKeyboard%2BAnd%2BKM-P2%2BExtended%2BMouse%2BPad%2BReview%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/feeds\/6659488070985217876\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/03\/aukey-km-g12-keyboard-with-km-p2.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/6659488070985217876"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4982435307201215270\/posts\/default\/6659488070985217876"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.gadgetexplained.com\/2021\/03\/aukey-km-g12-keyboard-with-km-p2.html","title":"Aukey KM-G12 Keyboard With KM-P2 Extended Mouse Pad Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Gadget Explained"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/11737504890058369361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"27","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5OIju8ejSdw\/Xyu1C5fVY1I\/AAAAAAAA3oo\/eNjdftq0f60tTb4LHBYtnNK73XYujc6XACK4BGAYYCw\/s134\/logo%2Byotube%2B2%2B4.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/_Gp1pEO97Bk\/default.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});