AYL Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review

I bring a portable wireless speaker when we go swimming or when we used to go pier fishing so that we can listen to music while I keep my phone safe in my bag. That's why, when I received the AYL portable bluetooth wireless speaker, I looked forward to trying it. Before I head on over to my review, here's a quick product description from the company:

MORE POWERFUL THAN THE COMPETITION - Most Bluetooth speakers designed for use as shower speakers and outdoor speakers have 3-watt audio drivers. AYL SoundFit shower & outdoor Bluetooth speakers feature 5-watt audio for stronger bass and higher quality sound.  Perfect for Outdoor Sports, Travel, Bicycle/Bike, Cycling, Climbing, Camping, Hiking, Running, Fishing Use.

LISTEN ON & ON - Our wireless shower speaker has a high capacity battery that can provide up to 12 hours of endless music, even at 80% volume! The Bluetooth speakers outdoor model can be recharged in just 3 hours with the included Micro USB cable! That's much faster than other outdoor wireless speakers.

QUICK & EASY TO PAIR - AYL SoundFit Bluetooth shower speaker & outdoor speaker uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology, so it pairs with portable devices much more quickly than other portable Bluetooth speakers. The wireless speakers outdoor & shower range is 33 feet, so you can listen to your device even when it's far away.

READY FOR ANY TYPES OF CONDITIONS - AYL SoundFit Bluetooth Speakers Waterproof level IPX5- Protected against low pressure water stream from any angle. Not submersible, but should withstand accidental drop in water. Guarantees that it will stay safe in the shower, in the rain, by the pool or on a boat (Just make sure if water gets in the speaker, to let it dry out right after)! We build our water-resistant speaker extra tough to ensure that it can be safely carried anywhere life's adventures take you!

The AYL portable bluetooth speaker arrived in a nice box. Inside the box were the following: green AYL SoundFit Bluetooth Speaker, USB Charging Cable, AUX 3.5 mm Audio Cable, a black pouch and a user manual.

The speaker looks very durable and heavy duty. It measures 3.6 x 2 x 3.9 inches and weighs 9.4 oz. The manual is easy to understand.

There are 4 specially marked control buttons located on the top area which is clearly labeled. One button is used to turn the speaker on/off. The next button is used to lower the volume of the speaker, next one is used to play or pause music and is also used to answer or end calls. The last button is used to turn the volume up.

 The micro-USB slot and the 3.5 mm AUX jack is located on the side of the speaker.

The micro-USB and 3.5 mm AUX jack has a cover which is nice because it covers the ports when not in use. I also like that there's a 3.5 mm AUX jack and a 3.5 mm AUX audio cable because I can also connect my MP3 cable which doesn't have any blue tooth capabilities.

It was easy to pair the wireless speaker with my phone and has a range of 33 ft. The batteries are rechargeable and since the speaker came with a little charge, I was able to try it immediately.  The charging time is about 4 hours and the batteries can last up to 10 hours. I would say that the quality of the sound is great because of the powerful 5-watt audio driver. I can hear every note of the music loud and clear and unlike some cheaper speakers, The AYL speaker have bass.

The compact speaker is waterproof level IPX5 protected so I can bring it in the shower, use it beside the pool or even in the rain. But, even  though it says in the product description that it can withstand accidental drop in water, I didn't try submerging it on water. The description says to just let it dry out before using it again.

I like how the casing is somewhat rubberized and has notches all around that makes it withstand occasional bumps. Overall, The AYL speaker is impressive.

You can purchase the AYL Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Voltmate 8 Port Wall Charger Review

 I use a multiple port wall charger to charge my devices because these helps me keep our gadgets and devices in 1 place when we charge them. Aside from that, I like that I don't need multiple electrical sockets to charge multiple devices.

When I received the Voltmate 8-Port Wall Charger, I looked forward to trying it. This arrived in a white box and is packed nicely. The box contained the following:

- 1 x Voltmate 8-port wall charger
- 5 ft. power cord
- user guide

The Voltmate 8-port wall charger measures 4 x 4 x 4 inches and weighs only 1lb. This also has 8 ports which makes it nice because I can charge up to 8 devices at the same time. I only need the individual USB charging cables of each of my devices and I can just plug them in the ports on the Voltmate wall charger.

 On the other side, there is a list of some important information about the wall charger like input and output of the charger.

 I can plug in my USB charging cables on any port of the Voltmate charger. Total output for all ports is 60 watts. What I like about this is that I can plug any of my device on any port because this wall charger automatically detects and identifies my device so that it can automatically deliver the fastest charge possible.

Since there is enough spacing on each USB port, even my thicker USB charging cables can be plugged in without any problems.

 The Voltmate wall charger is also compact so I can position it easily on our tables. The power cord included is more than enough so that I can position it on a higher place easily.

What I like about this is the blue charging light which lights up when I'm charging my device or gadget. This signals that the device or gadget is actively charging and will turn off once the device/gadget is fully charged.

The Voltmate 8Port Wall Charger doesn't overheat when I charge multiple devices. What I noticed was that if I plug in more devices at the same time, charging time will take slower than usual but still, the charger wouldn't start warming up.

The size and weight of the charger is also perfect to bring on a trip because it's portable and lightweight. Even if there are limited electrical sockets available, then I can still charge several devices at the same time because of the Voltmate 8-port wall charger.

I like this product and works as it should.

You can purchase the Voltmate 8-port wall charger HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Scented Pink Lightning To USB Cable From MobileEsprit Review

I've been given the chance to try several lightning to USB cable by MobileEsprit in the past and recently, I was given the chance to try their scented pink lightning to USB cable. What I love about the charging cables from MobileEsprit is that they're unique and cute. All of the cables I've tried from them also doesn't give an error message when I charge my iPad mini.

 The MobileEsprit's scented pink lightning to USB cable has a nice, metallic pink colored cord. It has a nice, subtle, rose scent which I can only smell when I place it under my nose.

This charging cable is approximately 1 meter in length. This is a nice length for me because I can easily position my device properly on higher places like a desk or table.

What matters to me is that this charging cable doesn't give any error messages when I charge my iPad mini. No matter how cute any charging cable is, if it gives an error message when I charge my iPad mini, then I wouldn't use it.

The scented pink lightning to USB cable from MobileEsprit works as it should and I like the added cute color and scent.

You can purchase the scented pink lightning to USB cable from MobileEsprit HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

TunePhonik iXR5 In-ear Headphones Review

I've always loved listening to music when I'm doing something. For me, it helps me think, relax and be more productive. When I was still in school, I would listen to music while studying as well as fall asleep to it. That's why, I would always have a pair of earphones wherever I go.

When I received the TunePhonik iXR5 in-ear headphones, I looked forward to trying it because I regularly use earphones or headphones to listen to music.

The TunePhonik iXR5 In-ear Headphones arrived in a nice box and for me, the packaging looks really great.

This set of earphones has a black and red color and for me, again, it looks really cool and nice. The earphones came with a pre-attached ear gel and 3 extra pairs with different sizes: small, medium and large.

 Each ear piece has a L or R label on the back part which is nice because I wouldn't have to guess which ear piece goes to which ear.

The cord has a flat, linguine-looking style which makes the cord less prone to tangles. The cord measures approximately 48 inches in length. The cord also has a silicone-type outer coating which I think is great because it prevents the cords from getting scruffs and scratches easily.

There is a button which can play/pause music or videos and this can also be used to answer/end calls. This is very responsive and I like that in 1 press, it serves its purpose.

The ear pieces have a curved design and for me, this feature is nice because it effectively stays in place. I also noticed that these are more comfortable compared to my earphones with a straight earpiece design.

The 3.5 mm jack is gold plated and has a right angle design. For me, I like this design better compared to the jack with a straight angle design because the jack is less prone to bending. The sound quality is very nice and bass is about 7/10.

This in-ear headphones also has a microphone for hands-free calling. Aside from that, this in-ear headphones is also effective to cancel outside noise. If I turn up the volume to more than middle setting on my phone, I couldn't hear anything but the music.

For me, I mainly use this to listen to music and I love how clear and nice the sound is.

You can purchase the TunePhonik iXR5 In-ear Headphones HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Lightning To USB Connector From MobileEsprit Review

I leave several charging cables at different rooms in our home so that I can charge our devices in different spots without having to transfer charging cables. I also keep one in my car so that I can charge our device if ever needed when we're traveling.

I was given the chance to try the lightning to USB connector by MobileEsprit and I looked forward to trying it.

The MobileEsprit's lightning to USB connector/charge cable has a flat cord which is nice because it is less prone to tangles. It is 1 meter long and has a sky blue color. The cord has a rubbery, silicone-like feel and is scruff-resistant so it wouldn't look worn out and scratched easily.

The connector is slim which is nice because I don't have to remove the casing from my iPad mini when charging it. The most important thing is that this is compatible with my iPad mini and I don't see any error messages when charging it using this cable.

For me, I like this better compared to the slimmer, round cords because these look much more durable and doesn't tangle easily. It works as it should which is to charge my iPad mini properly.

You can purchase the Lightning to USB Connector from MobileEsprit HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

XSBOOM Super Tiny Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Review

I like to use a blue tooth speaker at home and specially when we're out on a trip, like pier fishing, because it's easier to use and I don't have to deal with plugs and cords. I've tried several blue tooth speakers already and none of them can beat the size of the XSBoom Speaker I recently received.

The XSBoom Bluetooth Wireless Speaker comes in 4 colors and I was sent the blue one to try. I was amazed because this bluetooth speaker measures just 1.9" x 1.7", which is about the same size as a large egg. YES! It's that small!

There is a single button under the speaker which is used to turn the speaker on as well as turn it off. As soon as I turned it on, my smartphone automatically found it and I easily paired it with no codes needed.

The XSBoom Bluetooth Wireless Speaker came with a USB to 3.5 mm jack which is used to charge the speaker and a 3.5 mm jack which is used to connect this to a non-blue tooth device. This also came with a carrying pouch which is nice.

I love how small, portable and light this blue tooth speaker is and yet, at the same time, the sound quality is very clear. The volume is controlled and dependent on the device but this speaker magnifies the volume to up to twice the original sound from my phone's speaker alone.

Charging time is approximately just over an hour and ever since I charged this about a week ago, I still haven't charged it ever since. I've been using this for an hour everyday and I am amazed that it still has battery charge available.

Once I've paired it to my phone, it automatically connects to my phone if my phone's blue tooth is turned on. It's very user friendly and I like how this tiny speaker delivers crystal clear, high quality sound. I didn't hear any distortion or crackling sound while using this but the range is shorter compared to my other bluetooth speaker.

You can learn more about the XSBOOM Blue Tooth Wireless Speaker HERE.

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above in exchange for review from Giveaway Service website. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. Reference ID: pm0c71f0a8c36a3212e6569e6186febd41

Fusion4K High Speed 4K HDMI Cable Review

I switched to using HDMI cables to connect our devices on our TV because this makes picture quality a lot more clearer compared to the A/V jack before. I looked forward to trying out the Fusion 4K HDMI cable and see how it would work. Here is a quick product description from the company:

Professional Series Fusion4K HDMI cable. Supports full 4K UltraHD resolution (3840x2160). 4 times the clarity of 1080p video. 32 audio channels and 18Gbps bandwidth. 24-karat gold plated connectors. HDMI 2.0 supported. 1 year replacement warranty.

I received the Fusion 4K High Speed 4K HDMI 3 ft. cable.

This cord is shorter but heavier compared to my other HDMI cables at home because of the super thick cord.

It's easy to install since I just have to plug one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on our TV and the other end on our Roku.

The 3 ft. cable is a bit short but since our Roku is just under our TV, the length was just right. Fusion4K offers longer HDMI cables which is nice.

I like how thick the cord of the Fusion4K HDMI cable is because it looks durable. I also love how this made the picture quality really clear. I also like how I can use this cable when I want to connect my laptop to our TV.

The Fusion4K High Speed 4K HDMI Cable works like it should.

You can learn more about the Fusion4K High Speed 4K HDMI Cable HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Mobile Esprit Pink Light Up Lightning To USB Cable Charger Review

My daughters use my iPad more than I use it. They use it to read ebooks, watch on YouTube and play apps. So, they already know how to plug the lightning connector to the iPad mini. I don't let them plug the adapter on the electrical socket for safety purposes but they do know how to plug the lightning connector to the iPad mini.

When I plugged the Mobile Esprit Pink Light Up Lightning to USB cable, they were awed with the pretty light up charging cable. The lights change color and the connector lighted up from the USB connector to the cord to the lightning connector.

The lighted charging cable is pretty helpful when it's dark because I don't need to turn on the lights anymore to see where the charging cable is. It's pretty visible and bright and I like that without turning on the lights, I can plug the lightning connector on the iPad mini. It's effective in charging the iPad mini because it doesn't display any error messages.

Aside from being pretty, this measures 1 meter, the usual length of charging cables, and the cord has a clear, rubbery feel. The cord is thicker compared to the original iPad mini charger I have and is a bit heavier. I do like it because it feels durable and less prone to damage on the connectors since the cable is thicker.

So far, this is a nice light up lightning to USB cable charger and is very pretty.

You can purchase the Mobile Esprit Pink Light Up Lightning to USB Cable Charger HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Mobile Esprit Purple Light Up Lightning To USB Charge Cable Review

Have you ever had a light up charge cable? I haven't had one before and I was super excited when I was given the chance to try the Mobile Esprit Purple Light Up Lightning to USB Charge/Sync Cable.

The Mobile Esprit Lightning to USB Charge/Sync Cable arrived in a simple packaging. Here is a quick product description from the company:

• Purple 1 Meter (3.28 Feet) Long Charging and syncing cable for your Apple devices 
• Charge and sync compatibility with iPhone 6 Plus / 6 / 5s / 5c / 5 / iPad Air / iPad mini / mini 2 / iPad 4th generation and iPod nano 7th generation
• Connects to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning Connector and charges/syncs by connecting the USB connector into your wall charger or computer
• Compact Lightning Connector head works with nearly all cases 
• 100% Compatible with ios 8, no warning message

The Mobile Esprit Lightning To USB Charge Cable has a clear colored cord and has a silicone/rubbery smooth exterior.

As soon as I plugged the cord in, the cord started to light up. I think it was very pretty and my daughters were in awe of the colors.

The USB connector, lightning connector and the cord lit up, changing into different colored lights which is really nice. This was really helpful when it's dark because instead of switching on the lights to find the cord, I can easily plug in my iPad mini because the cord and the connectors are visible even in the dark.

I didn't experience any error messages when I use this to charge my iPad mini which is nice because it served its main purpose, which is to charge my iPad mini.

After a week of using this charger, the lights on the cord stopped working but the charger still works. After another week, the light on the USB connector stopped working as well but the charger still can charge my iPad mini effectively. The only thing that lights up now is the lightning connector. I can still see this from afar which is nice and since this still works to charge my iPad mini, I think it still serves its purpose well. I just wish they make the lights more durable because the cord is really pretty with the lights on.

You can purchase the Mobile Esprit Purple Light Up Lightning to USB Charge Cable HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."