In 2014, China ranked first in the world in terms of level for the first time ahead of the United States, the largest exporter of 2010. Domestic is expected to be the largest in the world this year. Having embarked on economic liberalization since the 1970s, the PRC has increased its GDP more than tenfold. The state granted greater autonomy to state-owned enterprises and began to develop private business. Now private and state-owned Chinese companies operate around the world.
The largest companies
The top ten of the Fortune Global 500 ranking in 2017 included 3 Chinese companies, only the USA has more (4). Three state-owned companies, State Grid Corporation of China, Sinopec Group, China National Petroleum, rank 2.3 and 4, respectively. State Grid is the world's largest power grid company with a monopoly in the transportation and sale of electricity in China. The company expanded its business by building power grids and generating stations abroad and acquiring power grid businesses. In Russia, the company built cross-border power grids in the Amur Region.
Sinopec Group, a Chinese petroleum and chemical corporation, is engaged in the extraction of oil and natural gas, the production of petroleum products and (ethylene). It is also the largest public company in China, the shares of which are traded on the New York, London and Shanghai oil and gas company, which organizes the exploration and development of oil and gas fields in China, and ranks first in the country in terms of oil and gas production.
Top 10
China has its own list of 500 largest companies, the first three places, of course, were taken by companies from the top ten Fortune Global 500, followed by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Also among the largest companies there are three more banks, an insurance company, a state construction corporation and an automobile corporation:
- China State Construction Engineering Corporation;
- China Construction Bank;
- Agricultural Bank of China;
- Ping An Insurance;
- SAIC Motor Corporation;
- Bank of China.
The income of the Chinese Electric Grid Corporation, the first of the top 10, amounted to $ 315 billion, the last about $ 4.49 billion. All four banks have subsidiaries in Russia. The assets of CJSC "Commercial and Industrial Bank of China" amount to more than 74 billion rubles, other banks are just starting their activities
Banks are ahead of everyone
In the ranking of the largest public companies "Forbes Global 2000", the first two places are occupied by the Chinese banks Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Construction Bank (Industrial Bank of China), in 6th and 8th places are still two banks from China - Agricultural Bank of China and Bank of China. All four banks are owned by the state. The Commercial and Industrial Bank of China has been the largest public company in the world for several years, according to Forbes magazine. The bank controls a fifth of the country's financial sector and has more than 100 overseas branches that service export-import operations with China and investment projects of Chinese companies.
Internet giants
In the list of the best Chinese brands, the top 5 places belong to high-tech companies. At the same time, the first two are occupied by "Tensenet" and "Alibaba Group". Tensenet, a little-known company in Russia, is the developer of several applications popular in China. The WeChat instant messaging system has gathered over 938 million users. Social network Qzone, the third in the world in terms of the number of registered users after Google and YouTube.
On its online platform, the company offers a wide range of services - payment, entertainment and communications. The largest Chinese e-commerce company and one of the largest Internet companies in the world "Alibaba Group" owns a number of platforms that offer online services. Aliexpress sells goods to businesses and consumers, on Taobao anyone can open their own online store, on TMall the largest supermarkets in China host their online stores. Alipay payment service is used by 520 million people around the world. Buidu, China's Google, the country's largest search engine, offers a wide variety of services on its platform, including cloud storage, wallet, Internet TV, healthcare registration, food delivery and more.
Smartphones are coming
Huawei smartphones have already found their consumer in Russia, thanks to their good quality and reasonable price. The company pushes its competitors in global markets, last year Huawei mobile phones became the top-selling brand in India for the first time, in one of the largest markets for low-cost devices, pushing Samsung into second place. The company is the world's largest manufacturer of telecommunications equipment. Huawei is the third most valuable brand in China, followed by another manufacturer of phones and other electronics Xiaomi. The new Chinese company Xiaomi quickly began selling its products in many countries around the world. The company produces a wide range of consumer electronics, including TVs, game consoles, headphones.
Two Chinese corporations SAIC Motor and Dongfeng Motor ranked 7th and 10th among the world's largest automotive manufacturers. Both companies began production by setting up joint ventures in China with global concerns, including Volvo, Renault, General Motors, and Nissan. And then they began to manufacture products under their own brands. SAIC Motor manufactures cars, tractors, motorcycles, buses and spare parts. Dongfeng Motor specializes more in the production of commercial vehicles (trucks), but also produces passenger cars, including electric vehicles.
Having achieved success in the mass market, the country's companies are starting to work in other market segments, the Chinese company Techrules has presented the racing hypercar at a number of world car dealerships. A total of 95 vehicles will be assembled, no more than 10 per year.
Work in Russia
Chinese companies in Russia operate in almost all sectors of the economy. If earlier the priority sectors were agriculture, forestry, energy, then interest is shifting towards logistics, entertainment, high technologies (46% in the volume of Chinese investments). The B2B online trading platform "Aliexpress", owned by the Chinese IT giant "Alibaba Group", is already the most popular site for purchasing goods in Russia. Russian-Chinese companies and Chinese subsidiaries provide 120,000 jobs in Russia.
The largest automotive companies from China assemble cars in several regions of Russia; two factories for the production of components for cars have been built in the Kaluga Region. Chinese construction companies have implemented several large development projects: the Greenwood complex ($ 350 million) was built for the wholesale trade of Chinese goods, residential complexes in Ulan-Ude, Balashikha and Lobnya, the Baikal tourist complex, each project with investments of about $ 100 million. The largest project is being implemented in St. Petersburg, with an investment of $ 3 billion. In the Primorsky Territory, projects are being implemented for the deep processing of wood, the construction of roads and bridges.
As you know, in recent years, the Russian electronics market has been flooded with devices. But not everything is so bad: firstly, there are still old, real European and American brands, and secondly, brands of a new category have grown - they can be called honest Chinese brands. These brands have a number of common features:
- They do not hide their Chinese origin
- The companies that own these brands have their own production facilities and their own development centers.
- Their products are of a fairly high quality.
- Their products are sold not only in Russia and other CIS countries, but also in China itself, as well as in Europe and America.
- Their names are usually quite neutral and incongruous with any Italian or German names - in contrast to the names of "evil" werewolf brands.
This article will take you through the main honest Chinese (including Taiwanese) electronics brands. We will only talk about brands that produce ready-to-use devices (phones, laptops, TVs, tablets, etc.), as well as accessories (mice, flash drives, headphones, etc.). Brands of computer components (motherboards, coolers, cases, etc.) are not included in this catalog. In addition, the catalog does not include brands whose products are not sold in Russia.
A4tech... This Taiwanese firm was founded in 1987 and specializes in computer mice, keyboards, webcams, speakers and other peripherals. The value for money is generally good. Price segments - from the bottom to above average, and sometimes the top (for example, mice cost from 200 to 2400 rubles, and prices for some keyboards reach 7000-9000 rubles).
Acer... Large Taiwanese company founded in 1976 by Chinese businessman Stan Shih. At first it was called Multitech, and it has been called Acer since 1989. At first, Acer was engaged in copying American technology (in particular, it produced clones of the first Apple computers), but gradually it "matured" and became a large and highly respected manufacturer of computer equipment. Today, Acer's share of the global PC market is around 10.5%, behind only HP, Lenovo and Dell.
The assortment of Acer includes desktops, laptops, netbooks, monitors, tablets, smartphones, projectors, as well as other computer equipment and accessories. Price segments are actually from bottom to top; prices for Acer laptops, for example, range from 10 to 60 thousand rubles. There are different reviews about Acer technology, but positive ones dominate. Of course, there are unsuccessful models as well.
ADATA. Taiwanese manufacturer of memory cards, memory modules, flash drives and other similar accessories. It has existed since 2001. The plant is located in mainland China. Memory cards cost from 150 to 3000 rubles. There are different reviews, including cool ones. In general, the quality matches the price.
Aiptek... Taiwanese brand of portable devices: mini speakers, pocket projectors, players, DVRs, digital cameras, camcorders, and accessories. Founded in 1997. Aiptek devices are sold in many countries around the world: not only in China and Russia, but also in the USA, Brazil, Japan, Turkey, etc.
Aiptek pocket projectors cost from 5.5 to 15 thousand rubles, portable acoustics - from 1200 to 2800 rubles. There are few reviews, there are both positive and very cool.
AOC... Taiwanese brand of monitors. It is curious that the roots of this brand are American, and its history dates back to 1934. In 1967, the Taiwanese division was founded, which then became a large firm. The original specialization of the brand was televisions, but from the late 1980s, AOC switched to producing monitors. In Russia, AOC monitors cost from 4.5 to 55 thousand rubles. Reviews about them are mostly positive, although there are both cool and negative opinions.
Apacer. A Taiwanese company that was founded in 1997 and initially was engaged in the production of RAM modules. In 1999, it began producing USB flash drives (flash drives), in 2006 it brought to the market some new products (the world's first 2.5 ″ SATA RAID Flash Drive and SSD + Optimizer).
Currently Apacer produces not only memory modules, flash drives, HDD and SSD disks, but also digital devices: MP3 players, media players, web cameras; in addition - various accessories. Apacer devices are sold not only in Taiwan and Russia, but also in India, Bangladesh, Japan, USA and other countries. Apacer flash drives cost from 150 to 1500 rubles, media players - 1500-3000 rubles. There are different reviews: both positive and negative; in general, we can say that the quality corresponds to the price, but is not excellent.
Asus... Another Taiwanese brand of computer technology; is owned by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., founded in 1990 by four former Acer electronics engineers. Today Asus occupies the fifth place in the PC market, noticeably lagging behind Acer in terms of sales (Asus's share is about 7%).
The assortment of Asus includes desktops, monoblocks, computer components (motherboards, cases, etc.), laptops, netbooks, tablets, monitors, smartphones, peripherals, accessories. Price segments are again everything from low to high. Asus laptops cost from 10 to 70 thousand rubles. There are many positive reviews, but there are also negative ones. There are unsuccessful models, but overall the quality is decent.
You can find detailed information on the Asus brand at.
BBK... Chinese brand of video and audio equipment owned by BBK Electronics Group, founded in 1995 by Duan Yongping. At first, BBK produced equipment under OEM contracts, but then entered the market with its own brand, as well as with the brands Vivo and Oppo. Devices of these brands are supplied to many countries of the world, including the USA. But BBK is a brand focused mainly on Russia and other CIS countries.
BBK's assortment includes TVs, DVD / Blu-ray players, home theaters, stereos, and other similar equipment; accessories. Price segments: low to medium; VVK TVs, for example, cost from 4 to 18 thousand rubles. There are different reviews, but most are positive. Good price-performance ratio, but there are also very mediocre models.
You can find detailed information about the BBK brand in.
BenQ. Taiwanese company founded in 2001 (actually - "spin off" from Acer). It is engaged in the production of monitors, projectors, cameras, televisions, camcorders. BenQ devices are sold in most countries around the world, including South Korea, USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, Italy and other countries.
Price segments: from bottom to top. So, BenQ monitors cost from 3 to 20 thousand rubles, projectors - from 8 to 160 thousand rubles. The reviews are very different; positive clear majority. In general, the quality is decent, but it can be called excellent only in relation to individual, particularly successful models.
Changhong... A Chinese electronics and home appliance brand owned by Sichuan Changhong Electric Co., founded in 1958. Today, the company is the second largest TV manufacturer in China. Changhong devices are sold in China, actively exported to foreign countries, including the United States. You can also buy them in Russia. The company actively participates in various international exhibitions and has joint R&D laboratories with Sony, Toshiba and many other well-known companies.
Changhong's assortment includes TVs (including 3D), DVD / Blu-ray players, mobile phones, refrigerators, air conditioners, various accessories (rechargeable batteries, batteries, chargers). Price segment - bottom; Changhong TVs cost from 3 to 10 thousand rubles. The quality is decent for its price, but, of course, it cannot be called outstanding. There are few reviews, there are both positive and negative.
Colorful Colorfly. A brand of portable audio equipment owned by the Chinese company Colorfly, which has existed since 1995 and is also known for its video cards. Players cost from 5 thousand rubles. The quality is high.
Cooler master... Taiwanese firm established in 1992. Produces fans for computers, as well as a variety of accessories and peripherals: mice, keyboards, cases, headsets, speakers, and so on. Cooler Master coolers cost from 100-150 to 10,000 rubles. There are different reviews: the majority are positive, but there are also cool reviews and sharply negative ones.
CoolPad. A very large Chinese smartphone manufacturer, which dates back to 1993 (before the advent of smartphones, the company was engaged in the production of other telecommunications equipment). CoolPad smartphones cost from 9.5 to 12.5 thousand rubles. In Russian retail, they are extremely rare, and there are not so many reviews from Russian users and journalists ... however, the reviews are mostly very positive.
D-Link. Taiwanese company founded in 1986. Engaged in the production of switches, routers, modems, network cards and other network equipment. They are sold in more than 100 countries around the world. The quality, however, is not always high; reviews are different. Switches cost from 300 rubles to 300,000, network cards from 150 rubles.
Edifier. Chinese brand of computer speakers, headsets, headphones, founded in 1996 in Beijing. Edifier devices are sold in many countries in Asia, Europe and America. Only speakers are sold in Russia; they cost from 300 to 15,000 rubles. A lot of good reviews.
F&D. Another Chinese brand of computer acoustics, owned by Fenda, founded in 1993. F&D speakers are sold in China, India, Russia, Ukraine, and some other countries. In Russia, they cost from 500 to 2500 rubles. There are few reviews.
It should be noted that it is F&D (more precisely, Fenda) that produces most of the devices that are sold in Russia under the widely promoted Sven brand. Sven is a Russian brand pretending to be Finnish, but in fact ordering the development and production of "its" products in China.
Fiio. A Chinese brand of audio equipment that has existed since 2007. The range includes headphone amplifiers, portable players, digital-to-analog converters, cables and some other accessories. Fiio appliances are sold in China, Russia, Japan, India, Indonesia, Germany, Latvia, Australia and other countries of the world.
Headphone amplifiers from Fiio cost from 1,000 to 6,000 rubles, cables - from 250 rubles, an mp3 player - about 7,000 rubles. There are few reviews, mostly good.
Foxconn... A Taiwanese company that has existed since 1974 and produces a huge number of devices for customers such as Apple, Amazon, Blackberry and several others. It produces desktop computers under its own brand, as well as a variety of components: cases, video cards, motherboards, and so on. Foxconn desktop computers in Russia cost from 6 to 19 thousand rubles. Good quality.
Genius. A popular brand of computer equipment (mainly accessories), which belongs to the Taiwanese company KYE Systems Corp. The quality varies within a fairly wide range: there are both very decent and mediocre devices. Prices also vary greatly: for example, Genius computer mice cost from 200 to 4000 rubles.
Gigabyte. A Taiwanese company that produces motherboards, smartphones, video cards, keyboards, mice and other computer accessories, network devices, as well as computers: laptops, netbooks, desktop PCs. The company was founded in 1986 and has now become one of the top three motherboard manufacturers; In 2010, the Taiwan Foreign Trade Development Council ranked Gigabyte in the top twenty "global" Taiwanese brands. Gigabyte products are sold in many countries around the world; the company's annual turnover exceeds USD 1.5 billion.
Gigabyte smartphones in Russia cost from 4 to 11 thousand rubles, motherboards - from 1,300 to 17,000 rubles, mice - from 140 rubles, keyboards - from 310 rubles. The reviews are mostly positive, but there are also negative ones. In most cases, the quality is decent, in line with the price.
Globalsat. Taiwanese brand of GPS navigators, receivers, trackers; founded in 2000. The prices are not high, the reviews are mostly positive, although there are also negative reviews.
Haier. Large Chinese manufacturer of home appliances and electronics. The history of Haier began in the 1920s, but as such the company was founded only in 1984, and it took the name Haier even later - in 1992. Thanks to active cooperation with well-known European companies (in particular, Liebherr), Haier managed to quickly increase production volumes, and not just any production, but high-quality and up-to-date equipment. Notably, as of 2011, Haier had the largest share of the global large home appliance market: 7.8%.
Haier's assortment includes refrigerators, mobile phones, TVs, air conditioners, and other large household appliances. Haier TVs and mobile phones are practically not sold in Russia today; household appliances of this brand are on sale, but rarely; the reviews about her are positive. Price segments: middle to top.
HiFiMan. A brand of expensive players and headphones, founded in 2007 in New York, but still based in China. The production, of course, is also Chinese. HiFiMan products are sold in many countries around the world, including Russia, USA, Canada, Korea. In Russia, headphones of this brand cost from 1300 rubles, and players from 10 thousand.
Hisense... A very large Chinese manufacturer of televisions and home appliances; traces its history back to 1969. Owns 13 factories in China and several more factories in other countries. Hisense TVs cost from 14 to 60 thousand rubles in Russia.
Htc... Major Taiwanese smartphone and tablet brand owned by HTC Corporation. The company was founded in 1997, initially made laptops, but rather quickly switched to PDAs and communicators. It is noteworthy that already in the early 2000s, HTC began to develop devices for many well-known companies, including HP (iPAQ) and Palm (Treo 650).
In the late 2000s, HTC began an active expansion into the market with devices under its own eponymous brand. In 2011, Interbrand included this brand in the list of the 100 best global brands (Best Global Brands) at number 98. HTC devices have gained popularity in many countries around the world, including the United States: HTC's share of the American smartphone market is just over 9% , but tends to decrease - due to increasing competition from Samsung and Apple.
The range of HTC includes smartphones, tablets, headphones, wireless headsets. Prices for HTC smartphones range from 4 to 30 thousand rubles; a tablet - HTC Flyer - costs about 9 thousand rubles. Many positive reviews, many satisfied users. Very decent quality in most cases.
Huawei... A large Chinese manufacturer of telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics: smartphones, tablets. It is also engaged in the provision of services in the field of telecommunications. The company was founded in 1987, and by now has become the largest manufacturer of telecommunications equipment in the world (bypassed the Swedish Ericsson in 2012).
Huawei equipment is exported to many countries of the world, including Russia, USA, Great Britain. The range of Huawei consumer electronics includes smartphones, tablets, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth adapters, routers, hubs. Price segments are pretty much everything from low to high / above average. Huawei smartphones cost from 2.5 to 20 thousand rubles. Reviews about them are very good, we can talk about an excellent ratio of price and quality.
Huion. A young Chinese brand of graphic tablets and other similar devices. In Russia, Huion graphic tablets cost from 4.5 to 108 thousand rubles. There are very few reviews; those that are - positive.
iBasso Audio... Chinese brand of high-end players and audio accessories. Good feedback. IBasso players cost from 11 thousand rubles.
iHiFi. A high-end Chinese music player brand owned by Xuelin Company. Good quality. In Russia, these players are rarely found on sale; cost from 7 to 15 thousand rubles.
LeEco (LeTV)... Large Chinese brand of smartphones, TVs and accessories, founded in 2004. LeEco devices are sold in India, USA, Russia and some other countries. In Russia, LeEco smartphones cost from 10 to 30 thousand rubles. There are different reviews: there are both very warm and sharply negative ones. The average score on Yandex.Market is about 4.
Lenovo... A Chinese-American manufacturer of computer equipment under the trademark of the same name. Initially the company was called Legend, the year of its foundation - 1984. The company took the name Lenovo in 2004. And the following year, it acquired the IBM personal computer division. By now, Lenovo has become the second largest supplier of personal computers in the world.
Lenovo's assortment includes laptops, netbooks, tablets, monitors, desktop computers and components (video cards, memory modules, etc.), network equipment, and various accessories. Lenovo appliances are sold in 160 countries around the world. Price segments - from bottom to top. Lenovo laptops, for example, cost from 10 to 100 thousand rubles. There are different reviews, but still the majority are positive. There are, of course, unsuccessful models.
Meizu. Large Chinese manufacturer of players and smartphones. Meizu smartphones cost from 5.5 to 19 thousand rubles, Meizu players are not sold in Russia (only, the werewolf brand Ritmix ordered many models of its players from Meizu, and perhaps some of these models are still on sale) ... Reviews of Meizu technology are positive, the quality is good.
Microlab. Chinese brand of computer speakers, headsets and headphones, founded in 1998. Microlab equipment is sold in China, Russia, Germany, Ukraine, many countries of Eastern Europe. Microlab computer speakers cost from 200 to 15,000 rubles; there are a lot of positive reviews, but there are also negative opinions about cheap models.
Mio... Taiwanese firm, a subsidiary of MiTAC, which will be discussed below. It has existed since 2002. It produces smartphones, video recorders, GPS navigators and sells them all over the world: in America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Russia, Australia. Navigators cost from 3 to 7.5 thousand rubles. The reviews are mostly positive, but not overwhelming; there is a certain amount of negativity.
Mitac. Taiwanese manufacturer of phones, smartphones, video recorders, computers, servers, various accessories (including batteries). The company was founded in 1982. Brands: Mio, Navman, Magellan, TYAN. Currently, only Mitac DVRs and accessories are sold in Russia. Once upon a time, smartphones were also sold. Prices for DVRs: from 3 to 8 thousand rubles. There are few reviews, there are both positive and pretty cool ones.
MSI... Taiwanese computer hardware brand founded in 1986. MSI products are exported to most countries in the world. The range includes laptops, tablets, computer components (motherboards, video cards), wi-fi access points, laptop accessories. Price segments: from bottom to top; MSI laptops, for example, cost from 10.5 to 100 thousand rubles. There are different reviews, mostly good.
OnePlus. Chinese smartphone manufacturer. It has existed since 2013 and sells its products in 42 countries of the world, including Russia. OnePlus smartphones cost from 16 to 30 thousand rubles. Reviews about them are mostly positive.
Onyx boox... Chinese e-ink reader brand owned by Onyx International, founded in 2008. Readers are sold both in China and in Russia, Poland, Germany, the USA (in very small quantities) and some other countries (in particular, in Spain, Onyx readers were sold under the Wolder Boox brand, and in the Netherlands - under the Bebook Neo brand). Onyx Boox e-books cost from 6 to 15 thousand rubles.
Detailed information on the Onyx Boox brand you can find at.
Oppo... A subsidiary brand of BBK Electronics, launched in 2004. Oppo devices are supplied to the USA, Russia, European countries. The range includes DVD / Blu-ray players, smartphones, accessories. Oppo smartphones cost from 11 to 20 thousand rubles in Russia. Oppo Blu-ray players are very expensive (60-120 thousand rubles) and are very rare on sale (for comparison: in the US, their prices are 500-1200 dollars). Blu-ray player Oppo BDP-103 in Russia costs four times more than in the USA!
Pantum. A young Chinese brand of laser printers and MFPs; has been producing printers since 2010. Pantum products are sold not only in China and Russia, but also in the UK, India, UAE and other countries. Prices are low: laser printers cost from 2,000 rubles, laser MFPs - from 3,700 rubles. The reviews, however, are cool - mainly because the cartridges cannot be refilled: if the cartridge of the Pantum printer is out of stock, you need to buy a new one (at a price of 1,700 rubles).
Sapphire Technology. Hong Kong based company founded in 2001. Specializes in the production of video cards, mini-PCs, cables. In Russia, Sapphire video cards cost from 1.5 to 250 thousand rubles. The reviews are mostly good, although there are also negative reviews.
Shinco. Chinese manufacturer of DVD / Blu-ray players, air conditioners, TVs, GPS navigators. Founded in 1994; currently produces about one third of all portable DVD players in the world (including, apparently, under OEM / ODM contracts). In Russia, equipment is practically not sold directly under the Shinco brand.
Silicon Power. A young Taiwanese company that has existed since 2003 and specializes in the production of memory cards, memory modules, hard drives, and some other computer accessories. They are sold in a number of countries around the world, both European and Asian. Memory cards cost from 150 to 4000 rubles. There are different reviews, including negative ones, but overall the quality is not bad.
TCL... Large Chinese corporation, founded in 1981. Now it ranks sixth in the world in terms of TV sales (after Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, as of 2010). It produces televisions, plasma panels, air conditioners, other household appliances and electronics. Price segments: lower and lower middle. TCL TVs in Russia cost from 4 to 10 thousand rubles. There are few reviews about them, but judging by what they have, the price-quality ratio is very adequate.
Tecsun. Large Chinese manufacturer of radio receivers. The company was founded in 1994; now produces over 4 million radios a year. Some of its products are sold under the brand of the well-known American company Eton, which, in turn, sells part of its products under the Grundig brand (which relatively recently became a "werewolf" due to the fact that Grunding went bankrupt).
In Russia, Tecsun radios cost from 500 to 12,000 rubles. The reviews are both positive and very cool.
TP-Link. Chinese networking equipment manufacturer. The company was founded in 1996, and by now has become the leader in network equipment sales in China and is now actively developing worldwide sales. TP-Link devices are sold in the US, India, UK, Russia and many other countries around the world. The quality is decent, the prices are reasonable. Wi-Fi adapters TP-Link cost from 210 rubles, Wi-Fi routers (routers) - from 700 rubles. Reviews are different; most are positive, but there are also negative ones.
Transcend. World famous Taiwanese manufacturer of flash drives, memory cards, memory modules, external hard drives, players and various accessories. The company was founded in 1988, its first product was a driver for a laser printer; The company began producing memory modules in 1989, and by 2007 Transcend had become the world's largest manufacturer of flash drives. Devices under the Transcend brand are sold all over the world, and the company has offices in South Korea, the USA, Germany and other countries. In 2006, the Transcend brand was recognized as one of the top 20 global brands based in Taiwan.
Transcend products are widely represented in Russia. Transcend flash drives cost from 150 to 6,000 rubles (if we discard too greedy stores, then up to 2,000 rubles), players - from 1,000 to 2,000 rubles, digital photo frames - from 1,500 to 2,700 rubles. The reviews are mostly positive, but there are also negative ones. In general, the quality is good.
Xiaomi. A young Chinese company that produces smartphones, power banks, headphones and some accessories for mobile devices. Founded in 2013. Xiaomi devices are still sold mainly in Asian countries, but the company's ambitions are global. The reviews are mostly positive. Smartphones cost from 9 to 40 thousand rubles (expensive ones are already hybrids of a tablet and a smartphone).
Zotac. A young company based in Macau city that manufactures motherboards, video cards, net-tops, mini-computers. In Russia, mainly Zotac video cards are presented; they cost from 2 to 87 thousand rubles. There are few reviews; among them there are both negative and positive. Zotac mini computers cost from 11 to 55 thousand rubles.
ZTE... A large Chinese corporation that produces mobile phones, smartphones, tablets and some computer equipment (in particular, modems and routers). The reviews are mostly positive. ZTE smartphones cost from 2,700 to 40,000 rubles. They are sold not only in Russia and China, but also, for example, in the USA.
Zyxel... The Taiwanese company, founded in 1989, is a major manufacturer of modems, routers, network cards and other network equipment. Zyxel devices are sold in America, Asia, Europe. Wi-Fi adapters Zyxel cost in Russia from 500 rubles, Wi-Fi access points - from 900 rubles. There are different reviews: both positive and negative; positive is still the majority, so the quality of Zyxel products can be described as generally acceptable, but not outstanding.
From time immemorial, people have been striving to comprehend time. Watches became one of the first and greatest inventions of mankind, passed with us through the years and epochs and are no less relevant today than centuries ago. At the same time, modern wrist watches not only show the time, but also perform a number of additional tasks, depending on the type and set of functions. In addition, being a symbol of responsibility and prestige, they emphasize the status of their owner and complement his image.
Of course, for these purposes, many people choose expensive accessories of world famous brands. But if there is no desire to buy a watch for fabulous money, it makes sense to pay attention to Chinese companies. Many of them are quite popular and often look no worse than models of European brands. The best Chinese companies sometimes collaborate with famous manufacturers of watch movements and other parts, are in the TOP of the world's leading brands and even present their developments at major exhibitions along with eminent competitors.
Chinese wrist watches, like any others, are diverse and include hundreds of companies. In order not to get confused by the abundance of brands, models and properties, it is recommended to decide on a number of parameters before buying, including:
- Class. Wristwatches are divided into three main classes: mechanical, quartz and electronic smartwatches. At the same time, sports models can be distinguished in each of them.
- Body material. The robust case guarantees a long watch life. The most resistant material to scratches and impacts is steel. Some types of plastic are also suitable even for sports models.
- Moisture protection class. Part of the watch is protected from small amounts of moisture or splashes. Some are so sealed that they are suitable for swimming and even diving at shallow depths.
- Time display method. For mechanical models, all data is displayed in an analog way, that is, using arrows. Others often have an electronic dial or a combination of the two.
- Additional features. The clock often shows not only the time, but also the date, month and other data, is equipped with a backlight, a stopwatch. Smart watches offer even more features.
- Design and dimensions.
- technical capabilities of brand devices;
- feedback from experts and users;
- availability in Russian stores.
Best Chinese smartwatches
Smart watches are the embodiment of the best compact technologies of the future. It is not unreasonable that this miracle of technology is sometimes called a watch phone. After all, some smart devices combine watch functions with the most useful properties of smartphones. In addition to a small touch screen displaying the time, the smart watch has vibration, Bluetooth, GPS, stopwatch, timer, heart rate monitor, sleep monitoring function, sometimes a microphone and speaker, and in exceptional cases even NFC, Wi-Fi and a simple camera.
The most advanced features, as a rule, go to the American flagships, in particular the smartwatches of the apple brand. However, more and more often, voice control, wireless interfaces, FM radio and other innovations are becoming available to the user of smart watches from inexpensive Chinese brands. How do they differ from European and American counterparts? First of all, a nice price and, of course, a little more modest functionality. Nevertheless, many of them not only successfully notify the user about incoming calls and SMS on the smartphone, but can also function as an independent device thanks to the support of their own SIM card.
5 Smart Baby Watch
The most popular kids smartwatches. Budgetary
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.5
Choosing a solid smart watch is a tricky one, especially if you have a very limited budget. After all, the cheapest gadgets can rarely be called really high-quality and functional. The inventions of the Smart Baby Watch brand are a happy exception. Specializing specifically on children's models, the manufacturer made sure that smart watches are convenient, first of all, for a child.
While it may take some time to get set up for the first time, the rest of the gadget is easy to use. Therefore, a small user will quickly master it. Support for a SIM card will allow you to answer calls as if you were on a phone. As befits a children's smartwatch, the gadgets of this Chinese company are equipped with a hand-held sensor, a GPS tracker and an SOS button. But the level of performance of a number of properties corresponds to the price: the location may differ from the real one by one hundred meters, the data on physical activity and sleep are also approximate.
4 ASUS
Stylish design solutions. Wide range of models and colors
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.7
ASUS is the most famous and largest Chinese brand that produces smartwatches and other smart devices. The developments of this company are easiest to find in Russian stores. The watches differ from most analogs not only by the brand's fame, but also by the sophisticated design that gives a special style to any image.
Such gadgets are usually not peculiar to originality, but the manufacturer managed to create a unique design for each model and even variations within the lineup. So, all ZenWatch 2 smartwatches have a rectangular case with slightly rounded edges. At the same time, the Swarovski variation received a graceful leather strap with these beautiful crystals, and the Metal watch bracelet offers several options for texture and color. The ZenWatch 3 is even more recognizable with a round screen and an unusual splash screen showing the time, date, battery level and steps taken. Also, the watch delights with voice control, Wi-Fi and the properties of sports models.
3 KingWear
Rich functionality. Favorable prices
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.7
The TOP of the best manufacturers of smart watches would be incomplete without one of the most popular and profitable representatives of the category. The cost of most KingWear models does not exceed two to three thousand rubles. At the same time, the watch pleases with a very decent quality. The durable stainless steel case strongly resembles the Apple watch. The screen is protected from scratches, in some cases even from impacts. Splash protection, the ability to install additional applications, the presence of a microphone, a good speaker, GPS, timer, stopwatch and support for memory cards also make the company's watches one of the best.
A separate advantage of some models of the brand is the ability to receive calls to their own SIM-card, the presence of a camera for taking photos and videos, as well as the ability to play audio. Part of the brand's watches received Wi-Fi and NFC. Many users note the high quality of materials, good assembly and good functionality for their price.
2 Ginzzu
The best smartwatch for kids. Reliability. Capacious battery
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.8
Reliability, the ability to instantly contact the child or track his location using GPS - the most important features of the best smartwatch for children. It is they who bring this popular Chinese company to the TOP. Ginzzu's developments are equipped with their own SIM-card and capacious batteries, the volume of which reaches an average of 400 to 600 mAh, which favorably distinguishes them from the general background. At the same time, the smart watch not only monitors the level of activity and sleep quality of the baby and allows you to call directly to the watch, but also tracks the location via WI-FI and GPS.
Therefore, adults can always make sure that the child is in kindergarten or school. Controlling geo-zones allows you to set safe boundaries, when you go beyond which, the clock will immediately send a notification to parents. A wrist-off sensor will help make sure the watch is not lost. They are also equipped with an SOS button so that the child can inform if he is in trouble. The camera has become a pleasant bonus for some models of the brand.
1 Amazfit
The best quality at an affordable price. Full water resistance. Wireless charger
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.9
High-tech watches from a subsidiary of the well-known manufacturer of Chinese technology Xiaomi have become a real gem in their category. Many experts consider them an elite brand of the Chinese market and for good reason. The manufacturer has endowed all the latest models with the best memory capacity, GLONASS, GPS, scratch-resistant glass and an excellent set of properties.
The built-in heart rate monitor constantly measures your heart rate. With the help of a gyroscope and an accelerometer, accessories analyze the wearer's physical activity and sleep, helping to monitor their health. The compass and stopwatch will delight athletes. It is also the only Chinese brand to support wireless charging! Also, the Amazfit watch has better moisture protection. Belonging to the IP68 and IP67 classes, the company's smart watches are protected even from sea waves and can withstand immersion in water to a depth of up to a meter, which is confirmed by hundreds of positive reviews.
Best Chinese Sports Watches
Sports wristwatches are a broad category that includes devices with different mechanisms and ways of displaying time. They are distinguished from others primarily by their increased strength and better protection against dust and water. Some members of the class even received a shockproof case, scratch-resistant glass and are suitable for swimming in the pool or the sea, and even withstand diving to shallow depths. However, most sports watches are not designed for swimming, but are well protected enough to be resistant to rain and splashes.
In addition to good survivability, the category is also remarkable for its functionality. Most athletes use a watch not only to tell the time, but also to improve their performance. That is why the stopwatch is an essential attribute of sports models. Other functions can also be useful for training and orienteering, but Chinese firms rarely implement them, especially all at once. However, some individual models are not devoid of a chronograph, while others received a timer, GPS and other useful additions.
3 Sanda
Impact resistance. Two time zones. Chronograph
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.5
TOP manufacturers of the best sports watches opens a time-tested brand. Throughout the history of its existence, the company has created many high-quality models, the main characteristics of which are reliability and shock resistance. Unlike most analogs, this watch is absolutely not afraid of falls and shocks, so it is not necessary to take it off even with rather intense training.
At the same time, they received very useful sports properties. Support for two time zones at once will come in handy for avid travelers. The chronograph, on the other hand, allows you to count certain periods of time. Also, all Sanda watches traditionally delight the user with a timer, display backlight, alarm clock, date and day of the week display. Although none of the models of this company are suitable for immersion in water, the manufacturer reliably protects them from accidental drops of water and other moisture. Therefore, rain is not dangerous for Sanda watches.
2 IWOWN
Price - functionality
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.6
Smart watches are considered by many experts to be more fragile than other varieties. However, the development of this Chinese manufacturer successfully refutes this theory. IWOWN watches will delight beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts with excellent moisture resistance. Water resistant to IP67, they are suitable for swimming and even shallow diving. This brand often protects the display of sports watches with special durable glass that is resistant to scratches. Often satisfied users praise the models of this brand for a good battery, sufficient for a week of battery life, a clear screen, pleasant ergonomics and rich functionality.
Pedometer, activity and sleep monitoring, heart rate monitoring, timer and some other features make the watches of this brand the most functional in the TOP of the best. And the pleasant price, which is quite low for such quality, makes them also a very profitable purchase.
1 SKMEI
Better tightness. Solar powered models
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.7
SKMEI is China's most diverse and sporty brand today. Offering customers dozens of models of various shapes, colors and styles, the company occupies a prominent place among manufacturers of both women and men watches. The dials are no less varied than the design of the straps and the materials of the case. Under one brand wrist watches with an electronic screen and models with traditional analog display, like mechanical watches, as well as combined devices, successfully coexist.
At the same time, among the classic watches with hands, there are not only bright models with all the usual Arabic numerals, but also elegant solutions with Roman numerals and even without numbers. The properties of the watch are also different - from a simple backlight and date display to a built-in chronograph, alarm clock and even solar battery power, which allows you not to spend money on changing batteries. All watches of the company are distinguished by their reliability, many are suitable for bathing.
Best Chinese Spring Movement Wristwatches
Mechanical watches are a time-tested type of wristwatches. Having appeared several centuries ago, today they do not give up their positions, despite the emergence of a serious opponent - smart watches. On the contrary, an innovative competitor emphasizes their special charm, loyalty to tradition and durability. Indeed, the classic watch is distinguished from the smart version by an extremely simple mechanism that does not require batteries or any electrical recharging. Usually, caring for them is limited by the need to wind up the mechanism every six months.
However, a spring-loaded wristwatch is not as simple as it seems. Their designs are very diverse: a large round watch with a colored leather strap, an elegant accessory with a gold-colored bracelet resembling a jewelry piece, a square or rectangular case, a classic watch with Arabic or Roman numerals, and so on. At the same time, they keep up with the times - protected from water, and sometimes even equipped with basic arrow illumination.
2 Anicorn
Quality materials. Futuristic
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.4
Although the Chinese manufacturer will hardly surprise anyone with a durable metal case today, sapphire crystal is found only in a minority of companies, including Anicorn. Meanwhile, sapphire glass is quite scratch-resistant and somewhat stronger than mineral glass. Also, the brand's watches are famous for their excellent anti-reflective coating, which makes them comfortable to use in any situation, even in very bright sunlight.
A separate advantage, albeit not the most important, is also called futuristic design. The traditional, familiar dial of classic watches with a spring mechanism has been replaced by three discs: a second, a minute and an hour. Instead of an hour hand, the time is indicated by a risk stamped in place of the number 12. Despite such an unusual design, the watch is practical and easy to get used to. Due to the minimalism of design, nothing will distract the user from the dial.
1 SPINNAKER
Best for swimming and snorkeling
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.6
This Chinese firm is often mistaken for a European brand. After all, it is characterized by high quality, excellent durable materials and maximum functionality for a mechanical wristwatch. The display of the number and the highlighting of the arrows make the developments of this manufacturer different from others. Thanks to its reliability and high-quality quartz movements, some of which are purchased from a large Japanese firm, Spinnaker is in no way inferior to many European counterparts, which are much more expensive. Of course, the Chinese brand can hardly be called very budgetary either, but its watches are really durable.
Among other things, the brand can be praised for the excellent body tightness. Most Spinnaker watches are designed not only for swimming in the sea, but also for diving. Some models are even suitable for full scuba diving, which favorably distinguishes them from more fragile competitors.
Best Chinese Quartz Watches
A quartz watch is an electro-mechanical watch that uses a quartz crystal to operate. Although purely electronic models are realized using a similar technology, only electronic wristwatches with hands are considered quartz. This is the most popular and widespread category of Chinese watches. Almost every brand has at least several models of this type. Therefore, the choice of Chinese quartz watches is very large. However, they are very affordable. Unlike mechanical and smart accessories, watches of this class will cost the buyer on average only one and a half to two thousand rubles.
Perfectly coping with their main function, quartz models often boast a good set of additional properties, which makes them a good inexpensive option. Among them, there are often sports gadgets and extraordinary design models created by the most famous Chinese brands.
5 Oneloong
Large dial
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.0
The TOP of the best quartz watches could not do without the newest company producing solid watches with the largest dial in the category. To date, about a dozen options with various designs are available to the buyer. All of them have two characteristic features - a case with a diameter of 46 centimeters, stylized as a metal, and large, clear numbers. Thus, the wristwatch will be comfortable for anyone, including visually impaired people.
Despite the seeming simplicity of the design, the manufacturer made the collection recognizable with the help of distinctive color schemes. In addition to watches with black numbers on a silvery background and white symbols on black, he created a catchy watch with a red dial and white markings. All models show not only the time, but also the current date, which will help the user, if necessary, to instantly recall the date. Of course, this is basic functionality, but it is very good for a brand worth from nine hundred rubles.
4 CURREN
Tachymeter watch
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.1
Curren is a young, rapidly growing Chinese company, famous primarily for its practical simplicity and lowest prices. Of course, from an inexpensive wristwatch, the cost of which does not exceed one and a half thousand rubles, one should not expect an abundance of additional features and a steel case. However, they are the best for their value. Decent moisture protection will allow you not to worry about the hours in the rain. Japanese quartz movements guarantee high durability and reliability. Some models are equipped with a tachymeter that calculates the speed of the distance over time.
Sturdy and stylish enough, outwardly this watch is not much different from accessories, the cost of which is several times higher. The brand has a lot of interesting developments with its own design, but the most famous are their watches, which became the answer to the Swiss brand Hublot. Therefore, Curren will become a profitable purchase for connoisseurs of stylish accessories.
3 Geneva
Exquisite design. Profitable price
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.2
Although Geneva is positioned as a universal brand, producing watches for both women and men, it has gained the greatest success among women. For more than twenty years of history, the company has developed hundreds of elegant accessories characterized by sophistication and noble colors. Many of them are made of metal in gold and silver tones, and even in the color of rose gold, which makes them resemble jewelry, although they belong to economy class.
Case and bracelet inlaid with rhinestones, gold or silver hands and numbers, additional decorative elements give the watch a special charm. The manufacturer presented some models with an unusual openwork dial, which is not found in any other Chinese brand. Some representatives of Geneva received fashionable color prints and even French motifs in their design. At the same time, they are functionally very simple. Therefore, stylish design is the main advantage of the company.
2 Naviforce
Wide selection of men's watches
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.4
Naviforce is a predominantly male brand, especially loved by athletes, military and extreme sports. Thanks to the solid stainless steel case of high strength and minimalism, the brand's wristwatches belong to the so-called tactical class, designed for increased loads. Using the quartz of the Japanese manufacturer Miyota in the models, combined with the best mechanisms of its own production, Naviforce creates the most accurate watches that do not need to be constantly checked and adjusted.
For shock absorption of the most important components of the filling and protection from water and dirt, the company's models use special rubber and polyurethane foam pads. This sets the brand apart from many of its Chinese competitors, which are less attentive to detail. At the same time, the time on the Naviforce watch can be determined even in the dark. After all, many of them received not only LED backlighting, but also a special phosphorus coating.
1 Weide
Better backlighting. Multifunctionality
Country: China
Rating (2018): 4.6
The undisputed leader of the TOP is the most developed and popular brand that produces watches of really high quality. Having appeared in 2003, Weide already had its own "face", not copying European brands, but cooperating with them. The Chinese company works in close cooperation with Swiss colleagues, which allows raising the level of watch performance.
Weide can even be called a Chinese trendsetter. After all, the manufacturer is one of the first to introduce the latest technologies into its devices and annually presents its developments at famous exhibitions in Switzerland. All products are tested on the most modern Australian equipment. Moreover, the wrist watches of the category leader are more multifunctional than many. In addition to a stopwatch and bright hand illumination, models usually boast a date and day of the week display, and sometimes a backlit display or a built-in chronograph.
You are reading a new selection of funny and interesting goods from China "YaNashel". Here I look for funny, useful and entertaining products in Chinese shops every week. They are always different - sometimes cheap, sometimes not very much. Today there will be many new products from everyone's beloved Xiaomi. Go!
Screwdrivers from Xiaomi
Every lover of gadgets and electronics knows for sure - there should definitely be a set of small screwdrivers for all occasions on the farm. You never know what will have to be disassembled? The problems of inexpensive Chinese kits are also known to everyone - bits are erased, packaging breaks, handles wear out ... You can't list everything.
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Meet the Xiaomi screwdriver set. Yes, there are no Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC or smart features here. But there is a stylish aluminum keystore, a set of standard 24x bits and a metal handle in the color of everything else. Everything looks like candy. How does it work? I do not know. However, the company has already earned itself a certain credit of confidence, which, at least, allows you to take a closer look at the new product. Costs $ 29.
Toilet by Xiaomi
Toilet and bathroom gadgets are a special topic of conversation. There are legends among people about wonderful Japanese technological discoveries in this area, autonomous booths began to appear in the city, functions increase, size decreases ... I don’t suggest buying a booth, but to diversify your life a little - why not?
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Ta-daaaaam! All waited and waited for this. Electric toilet from Xiaomi! Now all she has to do is make a smart house for a couple of hundred bucks and wait until people themselves are born with the letters "Mi" on the back of their heads. Here, to be honest, I don't really want to list the functions, but, believe me, they are. And they are quite enough for themselves. So if you're interested, follow the link and read. All this utter joy is still in pre-order and how much it will cost is a mystery.
After Apple released its new wireless headphones, many "variations on the theme" began to appear in Chinese stores, cheap and different. However, what is interesting is that they all adhered to the same form factor - "Here is a box, under the lid of the earphone." And now, finally, something original was found.
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The essence of this does not change, of course, but this is the first time I see such an idea. Each of the earbuds plugs into a separate side of the mini power bank, which recharges them on the go. The rest is quite standard, the capacity of the docking station is 850 mAh. However, for example, the headphones have IPX7 water resistance, which is already quite good. The headphones look good, original, cost $ 22.
Twisted audio cable
Due to certain circumstances, I spend a sufficient amount of time among the studio musical equipment, and at home it is enough. One of those things that I would like to take from there and insert everywhere is twisted wires. This product is one of those cases when I first ordered it, and then went to add it to the article.
No, well, just look at this! 3.5 Jack-to-Jack audio cable with gold-plated (most likely not) jacks, twisted wire, straight and L-shaped connector with spring break protection. Connecting the phone to a portable speaker with such a wire immediately adds +20 to the warmth and lampiness of the music, no matter what you play there. Joy, and nothing more. Costs $ 2.35.
Headset from Xiaomi
There is an opinion that headsets in one ear are now used exclusively by businessmen from photo stocks, truckers and employees of Jabra. No matter how it is. Quite recently, at one of the major festivals, I was personally convinced that such devices perfectly save people in a situation when “everyone is trying and we will die” around, and you also need to talk on the phone.
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Of course Xiaomi, where can we go without it? And, like most gadgets under this brand, first of all, you get a neat and nice design. The device looks really good. In addition, the headset is extremely small and light - 6.5 grams can be worn in your ear all day long without fatigue. In addition, the headset supports Bluetooth 4.1 and has noise cancellation. It is very tasty - $ 10. If you are now reading an article standing on an elephant going to Kandalaksha, and you also need to talk on the phone, click on the link.
We have already had a review of the Xiaomi extension cord in our blogs. And not just one, if my memory serves me. The company, unlike its fruity alter ego, is not limited to one or two models of each product, and releases updates if the market demands it. And the market demands all sorts of different things.
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The name of this model contains the word “mini”, which by itself hints at what we will see in front of us. And we see a small rectangular device with three universal sockets and three USB ports. In addition to the classic white color, a nice stone gray is available to the buyer. The rounded outlines add similarities to a piece of stone. Looks not bad at all, the USB ports are capable of delivering up to 2A. If you believe the photos, then the size of the device is really small - not much larger than a power bank. Can be carried with you if needed. It costs $ 11.3.
Pulse Oximeter
Fitness bracelets have long been able to control the pulse, but not everyone knows how to do it well. Most do not know how to do this for a long time and show dynamically changing values. But in addition to the pulse, there is also blood saturation - an extremely important parameter showing blood oxygen saturation.
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Here is such a simple device called a pulse oximeter will help you quickly find out the pulse of any person, as well as find out how much oxygen is in the blood. What is it for in everyday life? For monitoring the pulse after training, for chronic diseases, for quick diagnosis of the state of relatives, for example. Saturation below 95? It's okay, but it's better to breathe. Below 90? It is worth considering whether you smoke a lot and have lung problems? Below 80? It is worth sounding the alarm. An extremely useful gadget, to be honest. Chinese pulse oximeters sometimes lie by several points, but they are able to show the general picture. Costs $ 14.88.
P.S. If there is a need for an absolutely high-quality, but expensive pulse oximeter, look towards Reister Ri-Fox (cheaper) or Nonin Onyx (more expensive)
Hoverboard from Xiaomi
Hoverboards appeared on the market - and it began. Electric scooters appeared - it also began. Fidget spinners - you get the idea. In many Moscow parks, you can still find segways, which are gradually dying away as a means of commerce. Did you miss the new products? Here's another new piece that will definitely not leave you indifferent.
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Firstly, this thing can drive you 35 kilometers at a maximum speed of 18 kilometers per hour, and 42 18650 batteries built into the case contribute to this. But that's not all. Inside there are convenient cavities for attaching a gimbal with an action camera and other accessories for shooting. Why, it would seem? The fact is that this, if I may say so, a gyro scooter is capable of following you independently and filming your adventures. And he can also take you with a basket of purchases or any other good that will fit in there. There is even a radio remote control. The design is also unusual - there is a knee rest, which makes it easier to handle the scooter. It is not cheap - $ 600. But is this really a big price to pay for the future, which is already here?
Winter multibandana
The winter is coming! But this does not mean that it is time to torture all the sellers in the surrounding shops for dragon glass. First you need to properly warm yourself, and then follow in the footsteps of Jon Snow. You probably have a hat and a scarf, but there are ways to make frosty days even nicer and more comfortable.
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Here is such a cute accessory that combines a scarf, a hood and a face mask. In one of the pictures below, you can see the various use cases. On a calm winter day, you can throw back the hood and take a walk, exposing your face to the sun; in cold weather, the hood will warm your head, and in a blizzard, a mask on your face will save you. The fabric retains heat, wicks moisture away and keeps the wind up to a certain limit. Everything looks pretty, there are different combinations of color and ethnic texture. A very useful thing for the winter, in my opinion. It costs only $ 5.
Traditional night light
In every issue of I Found there is a place for a cute lamp. This time it won't be cute, but it will be a good addition to one of the products presented in the article.
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Gone are the days when the "Made in China" inscription caused a negative reaction from the buyer. Today's Chinese smartphones have improved so much that they easily compete with such giants of the phone industry as Samsung, Apple, Sony and LG. This fact is eloquently evidenced by the 2017 global smartphone sales rankings, where Huawei, Orro and Xiaomi literally close on the heels of the best existing brands. Yes, cheap low-end Chinese smartphones continue to hit the market, but there are also high-quality devices with top-notch firmware and excellent technical specifications. This article offers a 2017 ranking of Chinese smartphone manufacturers, the best brands offering powerful yet affordable products to the buyer. The list of manufacturers is ranked based on global sales statistics, ratings of product quality analysis portals and user reviews.
Asus smartphones
The company entered the electronics market in 2017 with several successful models of tablets, communicators and smartphones. Asus products are characterized by high quality parts, striking design and proprietary software. ASUS has a well-deserved reputation. Most fans of the brand are well aware of the ZenFone line of smart smartphones - stylish, ergonomic devices with good technical characteristics and an affordable price.
Product advantages: ergonomic body; high-quality assembly and functionality; excellent color reproduction and HD screen resolution; sufficiently productive processors with 4 and 8 cores; confident work of the Android OS; stylish design even for budget models; dual camera for fashion smartphones; deep sound; capacious battery.
Flaws: low performance of a significant part of devices.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $720.
OnePlus smartphones
OnePlus is a subsidiary of Oppo. This is one of the few companies whose activities are solely in the development and production of smartphones. OnePlus products are distinguished from competitors' products by high technical characteristics and low cost. The company created its first smartphone in 2013 as a “smartphone flagship killer”, having reduced its cost by 2 times. In 2015, this device was withdrawn from sale due to the violation by its developers of Micromax Mobile's exclusive rights to the CyanogenMod shell in South Asia. After that, OnePlus created its own OxygenOS firmware and resumed production of smartphones with flagship features and a budget price.
Product advantages: elegant appearance; high-quality display; Qualcomm processors; first-class materials and excellent workmanship; thoughtful and convenient OxygenOS firmware; high-quality sound; fast firmware update; good battery life; well, very low cost of devices.
Flaws: medium quality camera; lack of a slot for a memory card and support for wireless charging.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $570.
Lenovo has not been striving for leadership for a long time, as it has a reputation of "good China". As a well-known and proven brand, the company quietly launches and sells its products without resorting to noisy advertising. The major changes in the company's policy include the buyout of Motorola, its renaming into Moto and the presentation of the ZUK sub-brand. Lenovo is now offering consumers the Vibe line (with an inexpensive K-series), the Moto line (with reasonable prices and high quality) and ZUK (cheap smartphones with flagship hardware).
Product advantages: availability of devices of different price categories; variety of firmware; Recovery mode; screen with high contrast and clear image; powerful processors; excellent quality materials; ergonomics of devices; convenience and durability of operation.
Flaws: the complexity of the firmware and installation of drivers at home; incorrect firmware can programmatically "kill" a smartphone.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $270.
Coolpad smartphones
Having started its activity with the production of computer equipment back in 1993, the Chinese company Coolpad switched to the creation of tablets and computers, and for many years fought to survive in this market. For 2017, the company has in its arsenal several lines of smartphones and is included in the rating of the best Chinese manufacturers. Coolpad is very popular mainly in its homeland, significantly inferior to Huawei, Vivo and Oppo. Experts find it difficult to explain this phenomenon, since tests and reviews have not found any critical flaws in Coolpad smartphones.
Product advantages: elegant body and minimal device thickness; original design; high-quality assembly that is not satisfactory; rich software; moderate cost of devices.
Flaws: do not provide anything new, are typical devices with a modest processor.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $410.
Meizu smartphones
The popularity of the Meizu brand is maintained thanks to a well-built advertising campaign. The manufacturer, which started with the release of MP3 and MP4 players, has managed to become one of the ten most popular smartphone manufacturers in 2017 this year. Today Meizu is one of the main suppliers of functional and inexpensive smartphones to the world market. Meizu's hardware and software teams work closely together to create user-friendly innovations quickly.
Product advantages: beautiful design and well-thought-out device interface; metal cases; own shell FlymeOS; excellent software localization; high-speed performance; good batteries; attractive price.
Flaws: MediaTek processors; rare Android update.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $400.
Smartphones ZTE
The ZTE brand has been moving more and more confidently in the ratings of the best Chinese smartphone manufacturers lately. How does he do it? The answer is simple - hard work on product improvement and loyal pricing policy. ZTE smartphones are high-quality devices with an original design that perfectly distinguishes them from the general mass of similar devices. The budget Blade line is represented by a large number of models. The flagship and mid-range segment is shared by the Nubia (stylish design) and Axon (high-quality sound) lines. The main emphasis in its smartphones ZTE places on the speed of the mobile Internet, gesture control and musical functionality.
Product advantages: continuous implementation of innovative technologies; lightweight shockproof gadget cases; displays with good viewing angles and rich colors; capacious rechargeable batteries; functionality; low price.
Flaws: product quality is below average and requires significant improvement.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $400.
LeEco (before rebranding - LeTV) is better known to the world community as a streaming video service and TV manufacturer. LeEco Group is developing its own ecosystem of online services, and is more interested in selling content than individual devices. This allows the manufacturer to sell phones at ridiculously low prices. The company is popular in China, but an attempt to "capture" the US market led LeEco to the brink of bankruptcy. Although the position of LeEco Group today raises some concerns, this has not been reflected in the smartphones already released by the manufacturer.
Product advantages: wide range of models; rugged all-metal smartphone cases; productive processors; having your own shell; multifunctionality; excellent performance at a reasonable price.
Flaws: no standard audio output; delivery with pre-installed Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $300.
Vivo smartphones
The young Chinese brand Vivo (a sub-brand of BBK Electronics) is considered one of the fastest growing smartphone manufacturers. The company is seeking to popularize its products with an active advertising campaign. Vivo gadgets are advertised on television and radio, and billboards are full of their images. Vivo has partnered with 20-th Century film studio and MTV music channel to promote its products. In June of this year, the company entered into an agreement with FIFA, according to which it will become the official sponsor of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. In the CIS countries, buyers are practically not familiar with Vivo smartphones, since the company's main sales market is Southeast Asia. Vivo mobile phones are divided into the following segments: top-end smartphones and camera phones, budget devices and mid-range gadgets.
Product advantages: aesthetic design; excellent build quality; extensive functionality; proprietary shell Funtouch.
Flaws: too expensive, as for smartphones from a little-known Chinese manufacturer.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $470.
Xiaomi smartphones
The flagship smartphone Mi6, as well as numerous budget models, helped the Chinese brand Xiaomi return to the top five of the world market leaders. The main feature of the company is the abundance of models that it churns out with enviable consistency. There is an opinion that the popularity of Xiaomi is caused by democratic prices, in fact, the brand has glorified the powerful "hardware" installed even in the cheapest gadgets. The secret of the low cost of Xiaomi smartphones is simple - for the manufacturer they are not a direct source of income, but only a platform for promoting services that bring the company the main income.
Product advantages: a large number of models; large amounts of RAM; current platform from Qualcomm; excellent autonomy; the thickness and dimensions of smartphones are within reasonable limits, despite powerful batteries; high resolution cameras; two slots for SIM-cards; optimal price / quality solution; proprietary MIUI shell; are part of the Xiaomi smart home ecosystem.
Flaws: lack of unique "chips"; problems with international firmware.
Fgagman 2017 - Mi6. Approximate cost – $450.
Oppo smartphones
Oppo is relatively young, but has already managed to enter the top five leaders in the global smartphone market. The company tries to compete with competitors by producing high-tech devices. Oppo's focus on the fast-growing markets of Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia has allowed the company to increase its sales by 50%. Oppo smartphones are popular due to their high quality, power and reasonably low cost.
Product advantages: wide range of mobile devices; case and interface design; excellent build quality; bright and juicy displays; Qualcomm Snapdragon processors; excellent sound on an external speaker and headset; maintaining a close relationship with users and developers for feedback in order to further improve the product.
Flaws: the firmware, although stable, is not devoid of minor bugs.
