Articles by Charles Kliment

512GB PNY PRO Elite V3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive

Reviews January 13, 2025

512GB PNY PRO Elite V3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive Review: Exceptional Transfer Speeds at a Very Reasonable Price

USB Type-A thumb drives are a ubiquitous part of today’s computing world. Regardless of your platform or the type of work that you do, flash drives make moving files and taking them with you easy and practical. As computers get more powerful and the types of work we do become more demanding, files get larger, and copying them takes more time. This is where the new PNY PRO Elite V3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive comes in. The flash drive is available in 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. In this review, we look at the 512GB model….

Icefox UHD 4K Action Camera (Model 18)

Reviews December 27, 2024

Updated: Icefox UHD 4K Action Camera (Model 18) Review: 4K Video and Almost Every Accessory You Might Need at a Budget Price

The 2024 action camera market offers a wide range of design, quality, and price options, from under $40 to over $400. GoPro’s iconic design remains the most popular, with many brands offering similar styles at varied specs and prices, making it tough to choose. Icefox stands out with two nearly identical 4K cameras, the Model 18 and Model 19. This review focuses on the Icefox UHD 4K Action Camera (Model 18).

INNOCN 27M2V Mini LED 4K Monitor

Reviews, Game Diary September 19, 2024

INNOCN 27M2V Mini LED 4K Monitor Review: A Bargain for Gamers and Content Creators

INNOCN was founded in 2014 in Shenzhen, China, and manufactures a wide range of monitor types, including curved, portable, desktop, 4k, OLED, gaming, and ultrawide monitors. In this review, we test the 27″ INNOCN 27M2V Mini LED 4K Monitor with Mini LED backlighting. The INNOCN 27M2V is an A+ IPS panel display that employs local dimming to improve picture quality with 1,152 local dimming zones.

Trek CarBack Radar Rear Bike Light

Reviews August 23, 2024

Trek CarBack Radar Rear Bike Light Review: Impressive Radar Performance and a Light Visible from 2KM

Wisconsin-based Trek has been in business since 1975 and produces a wide range of bicycles, including road, mountain, gravel, and city bikes. They also sell electric bikes as well as a wide range of accessories and apparel. This review looks at the new Trek CarBack Radar Rear Bike Light. As the name suggests, the device combines a rear bike light with a rearward-facing radar that detects oncoming traffic and sends alerts to the rider via several popular GPS cycling computers and smartphones.

The author's home lit by the Govee Outdoor Triad Floodlight

Reviews, Outdoors August 12, 2024

Govee Outdoor Triad Floodlight Review: Durable, 4500-Lumen Smart Lighting That Offers Versatile Customization

Hong Kong-based Govee is a well-established manufacturer of smart home lighting and appliances. Their smart lighting products include gaming lights, TV lights, and wall lights, many of which we have reviewed at Gear Diary. In this review, we look at the Outdoor Triad Floodlight. Although usable for indoor applications, the Govee Outdoor Triad Floodlight features an IP66-rated metal body and IP67-rated control box, making it rugged enough to be used in almost any outdoor environment. I can attest to its weather resistance. I shot sample footage (below) during a fairly strong rainstorm. The floodlight enclosure has a minimalistic look and…

3 Legged Thing Legends Jay Carbon Fiber Tripod System Review: An Excellent Lightweight Travel Tripod with Modular Design and Genuine Personality

Reviews July 23, 2024

3 Legged Thing Legends Jay Carbon Fiber Tripod System Review: An Excellent Lightweight Travel Tripod with Modular Design and Genuine Personality

3 Legged Thing is a manufacturer of tripods and related gear. The company started in 2010 in a chicken shed in Stagsden, Bedfordshire, England. From the start, 3 Legged Thing went its own way, adding color, anodized components, and modular design to its products. For this review, I was sent the 3 Legged Thing Legends Jay Carbon Fiber Tripod with the optional AirHed Cine Fluid Head to test.

UGREEN Magnetic Power Bank Review: 5,000mAh & 10,000mAh Options Bring Wireless Charging Convenience in Slim Packages

Reviews July 12, 2024

UGREEN Magnetic Power Bank Review: 5,000mAh & 10,000mAh Options Bring Wireless Charging Convenience in Slim Packages

UGREEN’s product line includes various accessories for the wireless world, including chargers, hubs, docks, banks, cables, and power stations. In this review, we’ll look at two of their power banks, specifically, the 5,000mAh & 10,000mAh Magnetic Power Banks. These two models are identical except for their thickness and capacity. UGREEN Magnetic Power Banks are available in black (sometimes called space gray) and white (beige).

XMCOSY+ Double-Head Low Voltage Landscape Light

Reviews July 10, 2024

XMCOSY+ Double-Head Low Voltage Landscape Light (4-Pack) Review: Modern Design with App Control

XMCOSY+ offers a range of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions, including string lights, solar pathway lights, landscaping lights, and wall lights. This review focuses on their Low-Voltage Landscape Lights, specifically the XMCOSY+ Double-Head Low-Voltage Landscape Light, which comes in a 4-pack and sells for $159.99. These LED lights are understated and modern, with a stark t-shaped design in black. They are also available in a brown finish.

Cherry Xtrfy Ngale X Microphone and Boom Arm

Reviews June 28, 2024

Cherry Xtrfy Ngale X Microphone and Boom Arm Review: Excellent Sound in a Familiar Form Factor

In early 2023, the German company Cherry joined forces with Swedish brand Xtrfy to become Cherry Xtrfy and now offers a varied line of products, including gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, and, most recently, microphones. The Cherry Xtrfy Ngale X microphone ($189.00) represents the top of the line, which also includes the Ngale R Microphone ($119.00) as well as the UM series, which includes the UM 9.0 Pro RGB ($149.99), the UM 6.0 Advanced ($109.99) and the UM 3.0 ($79.99).