Hongzuo’s top mobile, audio, and gaming deals at Comex 2023

Note: This feature was first published on 31 August 2023.

Comex 2023 has plenty of hidden and not-so-hidden deals if you know where to look, and what products offer the specifications suiting your needs — all at the right price. Here, we’ve found smartphones, soundbars, true wireless earbuds, mechanical keyboards, and even a streaming control centre that might just be the one you’re looking for.

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Note: There are two pages’ worth of great finds for these categories, so make sure you don’t miss any of them.

ASUS ROG Swift PG48UQ

The ASUS ROG Swift PG48UQ is a 48-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor that brings the best for those who pay for the best.

You’re looking at 3,840 x 2,160 pixels resolution  with 0.1ms GTG response times, 120Hz refresh rate, and true 10-bit colour support with its 98% DCI-P3 colour space. The monitor also packs auto low latency mode (ALLM) and variable refresh rate (VRR), all underneath its 900-nits peak brightness panel.

Acting as the true window to your gaming experience, the PG48UQ offers HDMI 2.1 which supports 4K120Hz gaming on consoles without chroma subsampling. It has two of those ports, on top of two more HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4 for all-in display connectivity.

Originally at S$2,749, this monster of a panel is now only S$2,559 at Comex 2023’s Challenger booth on Level 3, Booth 301. Challenger said that buying the ROG Swift PG48UQ comes with free delivery, so you don’t have to worry about lugging this 48-incher home.

Read our coverage here.

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 is a TV soundbar with Dolby Atmos built-in. At approximately 5.7kg, Bose has packed in nine speakers that separates instruments, dialogue, and effects for discrete-sounding surround audio. It supports Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth 4.2, and Wi-Fi for wireless pairing. 

Originally at S$1,499, you can now get it at Comex 2023 for S$1,159 at Level 3, Booth 309.

Cooler Master CK721 wireless mechanical keyboard

Here’s a wireless mechanical keyboard for under S$100 from a reputable brand.

Cooler Master’s CK721 is a 65% keyboard with a choice between red, blue, and brown TTC mechanical switches, making it ideal for both work and play (definitely play, in our books). It uses both Bluetooth 5.1 and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, so it even works across PC, Mac, laptops, and mobile devices. The rotary encoder (knob) in the top right can be configured via Cooler Master’s MasterPlus+ software for adjusting volume, colour modes, and other functions.

Originally at S$169, the Cooler Master CK721 now goes at S$89 over at Level 4, Booth 8125 (Cooler Master booth at the front). If you realise, that’s an even lower discounted price than its previous appearance at an IT fair. 

Creative Outlier Free+ and Free Pro+ bone conduction headphones

Creative’s updated bone conduction headphones come with new adjustable transducers, offering more wearing comfort to athletes and sports lovers who want a better fit and listening experience. 

The headphones are IPX5 (Free+) and IPX8 (Free Pro+) water-resistant, with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity for wireless listening and an extended 10 hour maximum battery life. The Free Pro+ even comes with 8GB built-in storage for you to store audio tracks or songs.

Creative Outlier Free+ goes at a discounted S$129 (originally S$149) while the Creative Outlier Free Pro+ retails at S$179 (originally S$219). Both can be found at Creative’s booth located on Level 4, Booth 8601.

Read our coverage here.

Elgato Stream Deck+ 

The Elgato Stream Deck+ is a popular control station for both streamers and non-streamers. 

This variant (there are a few by Elgato) offers a display window for core stats, eight buttons with programmable logos, and four knobs. What they all do depends on the types of plug-ins you choose to install onto the device. 

Elgato has 200 plug-ins available, which quite literally makes the Stream Deck+ be anything you want it to be. You can adjust volume, camera zoom, brightness, white balance, or even your audio chat levels with just a push, twist, or poke. 

Originally at S$299-302 (depending on where you buy it from), the Elgato Stream Deck+ retails at S$269 over at Mansa Computer’s booth on Level 4, Booth 8519/8520/8521. Speak to the promoters at the booth for an even greater discount (don’t say we never tell you).

Elonxtech Gen3M wireless charging powerbank 5,000mAh

Elonxtech has two new products added to their charging solutions. First is the Gen3M, which is the wireless charging version of its popular powerbank product, the Gen3. 

Gen3M offers three ports: USB-C with PD 3.0 at 20W (responsible for both receiving power and charging USB-C devices), USB-A with QC3.0 at 22.5W, and one more USB-A with regular charging at 10W. Wireless charging is its main appeal here, and you can find the 15W wireless charging pad on the opposite side of its LED display window. It has a capacity of 5,000mAh, which nearly two full charges on a Pro Max variant of iPhone or one full charge for 5,000mAh Android flagship smartphones.

Elonxtech is currently accepting pre-orders for the Gen3M at S$69 with an expected two-week delivery period.

If you spend above S$100 at the brand’s booth, you can grab their other new product for free: a set of four rechargeable Powercell Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries in either AA (2,500mAh each, worth S$19.20 for a set of 4) or AAA format (1,000mAh each, worth S$14 for a set of 4). 

You might even want to pick up their Powercell battery charger (worth S$22, retailing at S$15) to go with your new AA or AAA rechargeable batteries too.

Find their booth at Level 4, Booth 8535.

Garmin Instinct 2 rugged smartwatch

Garmin Instinct 2 is a rugged smartwatch with multi-GNSS support for GPS, ABC sensors (altimeter, barometer, 3-axis compass) for elevation and weather monitoring, and smart notifications support from your phone. It also comes with everything else you’d expect from other brand-name smartwatches, like heart rate monitoring, stress tracking, sleep scoring, and menstrual logging.

The bezel and case is made from fibre-reinforced polymer, paired with a silicone strap, giving its 10ATM water rating. Its 45mm watch face offers a 176 x 176 pixels resolution MIP display type for all information. In its regular smartwatch mode, it offers a whopping 28 days of battery life. It still clocks in a reasonable 30 hours in continuous GPS mode.

You can get it at just S$549 (originally S$629) at the Garmin pop-up inside Challenger’s booth at Level 3, Booth 307.

Google Pixel 7

Tech Awards 2023 winner Google Pixel 7 is going at a steep discount over at Comex 2023. 

The Google Pixel 7 won our Best High-end Smartphone award for Tech Awards 2023 because of its overall value and ability to deliver a high-quality phone experience via its imaging, components, and software. 

If you head down to the Challenger booth at Level 3, Booth 301, you can grab it for just S$699 (originally S$999), on top of a free S$120 Google Store voucher and clear phone case.

Read our review here. 

Jabra Elite 7 Active 

The Elite 7 Active are sports-friendly true wireless earbuds that features Jabra’s proprietary ShakeGrip to keep the wireless earbuds in your ears while you are exercising. It packs IP57-rated water resistance and adjustable ANC. Similar to the Elite 7 Pro, you get up to 9 hours of battery life with ANC on and 35 hours of battery life with the case.

These earbuds retail at S$178 instead of their usual S$198, over at Challenger’s booth on Level 3, Booth 307.

Read our coverage here. 

Logitech G Pro X Superlight wireless mouse 

The Logitech G Pro X Superlight mouse is  25% lighter than the standard-issue Pro Wireless mouse (under 63g), but packs a pro-grade LIGHTSPEED wireless technology , its Zero-Additive PTFE feet, and patented HERO sensor with 1000Hz report rate. In short, it does away with all superfluous parts and focuses on sheer precision and performance. 

It also comes in Pink (on top of your standard Black and White), which makes it extra cool for a gaming mouse.

Originally at S$239, you can grab one at just S$169 over at Challenger’s booth on Level 3, Booth 301.

Read our coverage here.

Marshall Motif II ANC true wireless earbuds

The Marshall Motif II is a recently launched pair of true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) recently launched (30 August 2023), making it a true launch product debuting at Comex 2023.

It packs up to 30 hours of playback with ANC enabled and Transparency mode if you need to hear your surroundings. The earbuds also support Bluetooth LE Audio (BT 5.3), and has a compatible Marshall app if you want more customisation. Topping it all off is IPX5 water resistance for the earbuds and IPX4 for the charging case.

The Marshall Motif II ANC retails at TC Acoustic’s collaboration booth with Challenger, on Level 3 Booth 309. It officially retails at S$349 with stocks due to arrive on 12 September onwards, but you can get an additional S$30 off if you pre-order at the Comex 2023 booth itself.

Oppo Find N2 Flip 

The Oppo Find N2 Flip needs no introduction — it literally outsold itself during launch. But what you need to know is that it’s even cheaper now, since its successor is close at hand. 

For a quick recap, the Find N2 Flip is a clamshell smartphone with a near-creaseless fold, and a secondary screen that takes up about half of its front plate. Both inside and outside displays are a joy to use, provided you are willing to go the lengths and customise them (most of its owners definitely would).

Originally at S$1,299, the Oppo Find N2 Flip can be gotten at S$1,149 if you head down to the Challenger booth on Level 3, Booth 301.

Read our review here. 

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers best-in-class components for smartphones, on top of a stylus for folks who cannot live without one. Do you want a 200MP primary camera? Perhaps the 2023 flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset? A big 5,000mAh battery? A vibrant AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate? Galaxy S23 Ultra has them all.

Originally at S$2,098 for the 512GB version, you can now get a free 50-inch Samsung Smart TV (worth S$799) if you buy this specific handset variant at the Challenger Booth on Level 3, Booth 301.

Read our review here.

Vivo V27 5G

The Vivo V27 5G combines its 50MP OIS Ultra-sensing camera with its Aura Light Portrait System to deliver high-quality portrait photography, making your subjects look natural regardless of your lighting situation.

Even its front camera is a 50MP shooter with AutoFocus, so you’re still getting high-resolution selfies that look sharp and clear.

As a phone, it still offers a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with FHD (1080p) resolution, a generous 4,600mAh battery, and 66W wired fast-charging. 

You can grab it for just S$619 (originally S$699), on top of a free giftbox that contains a transparent phone case, screen protector, true wireless earbuds a portable Bluetooth speaker, and more.

Read our coverage here.

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• 1) For full brochure listings, product reviews, features, and more visit our Tech Show Portal 
• 2) Kenny's top computing deals from Comex 2023
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• 4) Our most interesting finds at Comex 2023

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