Test and Teardown of a 120W Charger Bought for 2.6 Yuan on Douyin Mall
A 2.6-yuan charger claiming 120W output was tested and torn down. It supported multiple protocols but delivered only 15.6W max with high ripple and ~80% efficiency. Teardown revealed substandard components, including a small 6.8μF filter capacitor and unidentified chips. The author advises against purchasing such power supplies due to poor quality and misleading performance.
Apple Mac Mini M4 Mini PC Review&Teardown - The Most Powerful Single-Core Performance Mini PCs
The article reviews and tears down the Apple Mac Mini M4, highlighting its compact redesign, strong single-core performance, and energy efficiency. Benchmarks show single-core scores surpassing Intel i9-14900, with idle power under 5W. It covers specs, storage speeds, thermal imaging, and teardown findings, noting affordable SSD upgrade options and excellent value.
iKuai IK-X9 Ceiling-Mount AP Simple Unboxing Review and Teardown, Tri-Band WiFi 7, BE5000, 2.5G Port
The iKuai IK-X9 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 ceiling AP (BE5000, 2.5G port). Testing shows 2x2 MU-MIMO limits performance: with two clients on 5.1GHz, per-device throughput caps near 800Mbps; no MLO or 6GHz in current firmware. A bug prevents connection if all three SSIDs match. Peak download reached 1696Mbps on 5.1GHz at 1m. Power draw 8-10W; aluminum backplate aids cooling. Overall, inferior to 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 APs.
iKuai IK-W35 In-Wall AP Unboxing Review and Teardown: Dual-Band WiFi 6 AX3000 with 2.5G Port
The iKuai IK-W35 is an 86-box in-wall Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 AP with a 2.5G PoE uplink and one gigabit LAN port. Teardown reveals two PCBs. In near-range testing, 5G throughput reached 1.57Gbps down/990Mbps up, but dropped sharply behind walls. Idle power is 4.5W, full load 12W. It supports AC management and up to 8 SSIDs.
Simple Unboxing and Review of the 2.5G PoE Switch TL-SE2109P: 8x 2.5G Ports + 1x 10G SFP+ Port
This article reviews the TP-LINK TL-SE2109P managed switch, featuring eight 2.5G PoE ports and one 10G SFP+ uplink. It covers unboxing, specifications, web/cloud management, power draw (5W idle, 11W with PoE device), and thermal imaging. The switch suits high-speed LAN deployments and PoE-powered access points.
ViewSonic VG2481-4K Monitor: A Brief Unboxing and Review of the 24-inch 4K HDR400 Wide-Gamut Display
This review covers the ViewSonic VG2481-4K, a 23.8-inch 4K UHD IPS monitor with HDR400, 10-bit color (8-bit+FRC), and USB-C with 96W Power Delivery. Measured brightness reaches 403 cd/m² max, average Delta E is 0.28, and color gamut coverage is excellent. It includes a factory calibration report, USB 3.0 hub, adjustable stand, and built-in speakers. The USB-C port successfully powered a 60W fill light. Power consumption is about 31W, with modest heat generation. Ideal for users needing sharp 4K display and single-cable laptop charging.
Review and Teardown: Mechrevo imini Pro 820 Mini PC with 8845H, Just 2,300 RMB After Subsidy
The Mechrevo imini Pro 820 is a budget-friendly mini PC priced at about 2,300 RMB after a 20% government subsidy. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 8845H, 24GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, dual 2.5G LAN, and USB4. Its aluminum-alloy design is compact and portable. Benchmarks show strong CPU performance, surpassing an i9-11900K in multi-core tests. It suits office work and server use, with idle power consumption around 19W.
QNAP TS-466C NAS Unboxing Review: 4-Bay NAS, N6005, Storage Server
Upgrading to the QNAP TS-466C four-bay NAS resolves performance lag; migrating drives from the old NAS preserves all settings. It features an Intel N6005, 8GB DDR4 expandable to 32GB, four HDD bays, two M.2 slots, dual 2.5GbE, and USB 3.2 Gen2. Testing showed 280MB/s transfers, good thermal control, and comprehensive software including Docker, cloud sync, and remote access, though system responsiveness feels somewhat sluggish.