Matt Gregersen - The Gadgeteer

Ultenic T10 Robot Vacuum and Mop with Self Empty review – Great vacuum but mediocre mop

REVIEW – The Ultenic T10 Robot Vacuum and Mop with Self Empty (I feel like there was a missed opportunity to shorten this to “U.T.R.V.M.S.E”) ticks off all the boxes I would want for a robot vacuum: LiDar navigation, self-empty, and mopping functions. Ultenic sent it over for review, so I used it regularly for […]

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Govee Lyra floor lamp review – excellent wall accent lighting with neat features

REVIEW – Govee already has a ton of smart RGB lighting options on the market, and now they’ve added the Govee Lyra floor lamp. This product casts a very customizable light pattern on a wall to add flair or ambiance to your room. It’s a freestanding lamp with a long LED lightstrip encased in an

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Govee Glide Wall Lights review – easy, bright, and neat!

By Matt Gregersen / June 18, 2021 / Reviews / Lighting / 2 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve long wanted to add some kind of wall lighting in my basement office (which due to a single tiny window seems to always feel dark). I’ve considered purchasing much more expensive wall lighting solutions but hadn’t pulled the trigger yet so I was excited when Govee sent over their upcoming Govee Glide

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GEFT Stand Mixer review – low price, hopefully not low lifespan

By Matt Gregersen / June 14, 2021 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen / 5 Comments

REVIEW – I was introduced to stand mixers over 17 years ago while creating a wedding registry at Target. The eye-watering price of the brands available back then was a shock, and many of the units on the market still cost a small fortune. However, our wedding-gift stand mixer has lasted all these years, lending

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ANYCUBIC Vyper Auto-Leveling 3D Printer review – beginner friendly but not basic

By Matt Gregersen / June 11, 2021 / Reviews / 3d printing / 5 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve never dabbled in 3d printing before, one big reason being that it seemed to be a complex hobby with a steep learning curve. I’ve eyeballed some cheaper 3d printers in the past but never pulled the trigger after reading reviews where they were either limited in functionality, or not as beginner-friendly as

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Vastking K100 Windows laptop review – good enough?

By Matt Gregersen / May 19, 2021 / Reviews / Laptop / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – This review was an interesting challenge. I was expecting the Vastking K100 Windows laptop to fall short of my expectations based on the spec-sheet, but it surprised me in both good and bad ways. If you’re looking for an entry level laptop that is “good enough”, this might tick the boxes for you,

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KYY 15.6 inch USB-C monitor review – an excellent affordable second monitor

By Matt Gregersen / May 8, 2021 / Reviews / monitor / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I’ve been using the Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus dual monitor screen since I reviewed it, but the small size does detract from the convenience of being attached to the laptop. When the offer came up to review the KYY 15.6 inch USB-C monitor, I jumped at the chance. I was hoping that the

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DOOGEE S86 smartphone review – a tank, both in build and size

By Matt Gregersen / May 7, 2021 / Reviews / Android, Smartphone / 4 Comments

REVIEW – Are you in the market for a phone that lasts two or even three days without recharging? Do you also find yourself in an environment where you’re splashed or immersed in liquids frequently? Do you mind carrying something the size and weight of a baby hippopotamus in your pocket? Should I stop with

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EZCast Beam J2 DLP WiFi Projector review – adequate portable projection

By Matt Gregersen / April 14, 2021 / Reviews / Projector / 2 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve owned and reviewed a couple of projectors, but never a “portable projector”. This category of projectors tends to be smaller (for portability of course), and typically includes built-in batteries to allow for viewing away from a power source. As a tradeoff, they have lower brightness levels and lower native resolutions than

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Fishda Double Head Massage Gun review – one head too many?

By Matt Gregersen / April 7, 2021 / Reviews / Health and fitness, massager / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The Fishda Double Head massage gun caught my attention immediately with the dual head design. I’ve been eyeing massage guns like these for a while so I was excited when Fishda sent this unit for review. Unlike the massagers I found in my parent’s room as a child, these massage gun devices are

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Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus dual monitor screen review – add a sliding second screen to your laptop

By Matt Gregersen / March 9, 2021 / Reviews / monitor / 3 Comments

REVIEW – Working from home is the new normal for many lately, but this has been my normal for near a decade now. One piece of advice I received early in my work-from-home stint was to get away from the desk whenever possible. I definitely feel it when I’m at a desk for more than

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Bluetti AC200P 2000Wh/2000W Portable Power Station review – all the power you need!

By Matt Gregersen / March 8, 2021 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, power station / 11 Comments

REVIEW – It seems like every few months we’re reminded of the fragility of our modern infrastructure with events like earthquakes, winter storms in Texas, pandemics, and other disasters. The Bluetti AC200P 2000Wh/2000W Portable Power Station is an option for emergency battery backup, and on paper it would also be great for RV/cabin use or

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Epomaker AKKO 3068 Silent Bluetooth 5.0 mechanical keyboard review

By Matt Gregersen / February 25, 2021 / Reviews / Bluetooth keyboard, mechanical keyboard / 2 Comments

REVIEW – The Epomaker AKKO 3068 Silent Bluetooth 5.0 keyboard is a fusion of the wireless Bluetooth combined with a nostalgic design. On paper, this ticks all the boxes for what I want in a mechanical keyboard these days – design (highly subjective to your tastes though, if you love RGB gaming flashiness you’ll want

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Cyansky Multi-color Long Range Hunting Flashlight review – RG but no B

By Matt Gregersen / February 17, 2021 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Sometimes you need highly specialized tools for special situations, but there’s always a struggle to decide when to use a multi-use tool instead of a one-use tool. The Cyansky Multi-color Long Range Hunting Flashlight bills itself as a do-it-all long range hunting flashlight with multiple modes and light spectrums for different hunting situations.

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Creative Outlier Air V2 In-ear headphones review – premium sound and marathon battery

By Matt Gregersen / February 14, 2021 / Reviews / TWS earbuds / 4 Comments

REVIEW – There are more wireless earbuds than you can shake a stick at these days, so I wasn’t expecting much from the Creative Outlier Air V2 In-ear headphones when they sent me a pair to review. Who would have thought that they’d be the best-sounding wireless earbuds I’ve tried yet? In this review I’ll

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Sensibo Pure air purifier review

By Matt Gregersen / February 8, 2021 / Reviews / Air Filtration / 8 Comments

REVIEW – Interest in the contents of the air we breathe has taken a dramatic uptick recently for some reason (cough…COVID…cough), but we residents of Salt Lake City and nearby suburbs are very familiar with dangerous air. We often set the record for the most harmful particulate pollution in the United States in the winter,

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Govee Immersion TV backlight review – scene matching LED glow for so much less!

By Matt Gregersen / January 29, 2021 / Reviews / TV accessory / 17 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve wanted an ambient backlight for our main television for a long time. Such backlights can add immersion to scenes and alleviate eyestrain (allegedly). A few manufacturers have offered different products over the years, either built into their TVs or as pricey add-ons for other systems (it looks like the latest Phillips Hue

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Meshforce M7 Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh WiFi System review – get WiFi to all the places

By Matt Gregersen / January 26, 2021 / Reviews / Computer Gear, Routers / 3 Comments

REVIEW – If you’re like me, you’ve endured years (if not decades) of slow or spotty wireless connections, especially if you have a multi-level home or an apartment with many neighbors using WiFi. In theory, the Meshforce M7 Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh WiFi System should offer better speeds and more reliable connections over a much

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Kensington SD2500T hybrid nano docking station review – small powerhouse of a docking station

By Matt Gregersen / January 15, 2021 / Reviews / docking station, power station / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The Kensington hybrid nano docking station enters a crowded market of docking stations and hubs. What sets it apart from the numerous other options? My answer would be: it’s both a Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-C dock, it takes up very little desk space compared to most, and Kensington has a reputation for quality

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Zepp Z smartwatch review – Luxury finish and price

By Matt Gregersen / December 29, 2020 / Reviews / Smartwatch, Watches and Clocks / 4 Comments

REVIEW – Earlier this year I reviewed the Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch, and it was one of my favorites so far. Since then I also tried out a Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS Wear OS watch, which had better features overall but a much shorter battery life. Zepp (either a rebrand or sub-brand of Amazfit depending on

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