Tech launches of the week: Redmi Note 10 series, JBL Boombox 2 speaker, and more

The Redmi Note 10 series made its debut in India this week. The standard version is priced at Rs 11,999, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro is selling for Rs 15,999. The top-end Redmi Note 10 Pro Max carries a price tag of Rs 18,999 in India. With the most affordable version, you get a 6.43-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 processor, a 48MP quad rear camera setup, a 13MP selfie camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for a 33W charger. The Redmi Note 10 Pro features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 732G SoC, a 64MP quad rear camera setup, a 16MP selfie camera, and a 5,020mAh battery with a 33W charger. The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max offers the same specifications as the Redmi Note 10 Pro, except for the primary rear camera. The Max version packs a 108MP main Samsung HM2 camera sensor.

LG also launched its OLED 48CX TV in India, which is priced at Rs 1,99,990. The television is available for purchase via offline retailers in India. It features a 48-inch 4K self-lit OLED panel. The 4K TV supports Dolby Vision IQ , Dolby Atmos, AI Acoustic Tuning audio, LG's Alpha 9 Gen 3 processor, HDR10 content, Auto Low-Latency Mode (ALLM) and Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) that meet HDMI 2.1 specs. There is also a Sports Alert feature, which offers real-time alerts to users. The 4K OLED TV also supports Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2, and HomeKit. The company ships it with LG's Magic Remote. Lastly, the new LG TV sports a 2.2 channel sound, and it is rated to deliver 40W output.

The newly launched BoomBox 2 speaker from JBL comes with 80W output in AC mode and 60W in battery mode. The new audio product offers 50Hz to 20,000Hz frequency response range. The company has added a 10,000mAh battery inside the JBL Boombox 2, which can be charged in 6.5 hours, as per the brand. JBL claims that users will get up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. The device also supports Bluetooth connectivity, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It is IPX7 rated and can also be used as a power bank to charge other devices. The latest JBL Boombox 2 is priced at Rs 33,999 in India. It is being sold in a single Black colour.

Jabra launched a new Jabra Evolve2 30 headphones in India. The device comes with 2-microphone call technology, 28mm speakers, single-sided 360o busylight, noise-isolating design, steel headband and slider for increased durability. The headset is also UC and Microsoft Teams certified. The Jabra Evolve2 30 will be available in Black colour from mid-March 2021 through Jabra's authorised resellers. It is priced at Rs 12,149 in India.

The JBL Go 3 was also launched earlier this week. The compact and portable speaker offers 4.2W output. JBL claims that customers will get up to 5 hours of battery life. The charger will take around 2.5 hours to top up the battery of the speaker. It features a USB Type-C port. The JBL Go 3 uses Bluetooth 5.1 for connectivity and is IP67 rated, which means it is water resistance. The device also comes with an auto-power off feature. The JBL Go 3 is priced at Rs 3,999 and is available in Black, Blue, and Red colour options.

Vivo Y31s Standard Edition was also launched earlier this week. The device is priced at CNY 1,699 (around Rs 19,100), which is for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The smartphone comes with a 6.51-inch HD+ display, a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, a dual rear camera setup, and an 8MP selfie camera. There is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W Dual Engine fast charging.

The newly launched Realme C21 is priced at MYR 499 (around Rs 8,900) in Malaysia. The price is for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model. The budget phone features a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display, a MediaTek Helio G35 processor, and a 5,000mAh battery. There is a triple rear camera setup, which includes a 13MP main sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2MP monochrome camera. On the front, the Realme C21 sports a 5MP selfie camera.

Ambrane launched its Dots 11 and Dots 20 TWS series. Both the wireless earbuds are priced at Rs 2,999 and can be purchased via online channels. The products come with 365 days of warranty. Dots 20 is available in Black and white colour options. It offers support for Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), 10mm drivers, and more. The company is claiming that users will get 25 hours of battery life with the charging case. The Ambrane Dots 11 wireless earbuds feature a matte finish, and promises to deliver up to 20 hours of battery life. Both the earphones are also IPX5 rated.