HardwareZone intern’s picks from Comex 2024

From futuristic-looking speakers to racing simulators, there is something for everyone at CEE 2024.
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By Ezzhan Hakim - 31 Aug 2024

Note: This feature was first published on 29 August 2024.

Can you believe it! Comex 2024 is already here and it's happening at Suntec Singapore & Exhibition Centre levels 3 and 4. There are plenty of products to try and good deals to be found if you dig deep enough. From futuristic-looking speakers to F1 simulators, I went along with the rest of the HWZ team to have a look-see. Here are my favourite deals from the show.

Don’t forget to catch all of our Comex 2024 coverage at the Tech Show Portal where you’ll also find full brochure listings, interesting articles, reviews, and more.

As a reminder, Comex 2024 is happening from 29 August to 1 September at Suntec Convention Centre. Take note as Level 3 opens at 11am, while Level 4 opens at 12pm. Both levels close at 9pm.

Lenovo LOQ Gaming 15ARP9

This is the Lenovo LOQ Gaming 15ARP9 laptop. Not to be confused with Lenovo’s Legion series, the LOQ brand focuses more on budget-friendly gaming laptops compared to the Legion brand which offers higher-end gaming laptops with a drastically higher price ceiling.

The model above, which is the 15ARP9 (83JC002LSB) features a 16-inch FHD IPS Panel (1920 x 1080 pixels resolution) powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS processor with 12 GB of DDR5 RAM. The variant in the photo comes with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU (TGP 105W) and 512GB of Gen 4 SSD for storage.

The Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 is S$1,499 (U.P. S$1,649) at Comex 2024 and comes with a free Lenovo backpack and RGB mouse. You can find it over at the Best Denki Booth on level 4 (8105).

Sim Racing Rig

Get some reps in before the Singapore Grand Prix coming soon. Photo: HWZ

Want to be the next Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton? Endless Passion is showcasing a variety of racing set-ups from entry-level to F1 simulators on level 4 booth 8521.

The setup above is the F1 version and it is currently on sale. If you’re keen on getting the entire set-up or just an individual piece, here are the promotional prices right now.

Ferrari SF1000 Formula Wheel from Thrustmaster: S$499 (U.P. S$729)
T300RS GT Edition Wheel base and Pedal from Thrustmaster: S$549 (U.P. S$749)
Next Level Racing F-GT Cockpit and Monitor Stand: S$629 and S$188 respectively (U.P. S$699, S$209)
ASUS ROG Strix XG32VC monitor: S$729 (U.P. S$849)
Creative Labs Pebble X speakers: S$79 (U.P. S$129)

Razer Viper V3 Pro

Spoiler alert, buying the mouse won't make you instantly better at games. Photo: HWZ

The Razer Viper V3 Pro is the successor to the Razer Viper V2 Pro which we reviewed a couple of years back. This time, Razer has upgraded the mouse to feature Razer’s third-generation of optical mouse switches which promises up to 90 million clicks without debounce delay or double-click issues. It also has the new Razer Focus Pro 35k optical sensor.

The mouse is one of the lightest in the market weighing at just 54g and is large enough to comfortably be used in either palm or claw grip. If you’re keen on learning more about the Razer Viper V3 Pro, you can check out our review here.

There is no discount on the Razer Viper V3 Pro but you can find it at the Challenger Booth (307) on Level 3 for S$239.90.

Garmin Lily 2 Smartwatch

It's a stylish yet practical watch. Photo: HWZ

Get your partner or yourself a brand-new watch. The Garmin Lily 2 is the successor to the Garmin Lily which was released three years ago. The second-generation model features a similar design with an improved build by utilising aluminium cases and bezels instead of plastic.

One of the new features of the Lily 2 is Sleep Score, which rates the quality of sleep and provides insights on how to improve it. In terms of fitness tracking, the Lily 2 supports 18 sports profiles including dance, cycling, running, and more.

The Garmin Lily 2 is available for purchase from the Challenger Booth on level 3 for S$318 (U.P. S$379)

Edifier QD35 Speaker

Ever seen a speaker like this? Photo: HWZ

This is one visually appealing speaker. The Edifier QD35 Bluetooth speaker is a multifunctional speaker that can also charge other devices and display the time. Featuring a three-inch 25W mid-bass woofer and a one-inch 15W tweeter, the Edifier QD35 can get plenty loud, even overpowering the neighbouring speakers as I was listening to it at the busy booth of Endless Passion.

If you’re interested in picking one up for yourself, the speaker can be found at the Endless Passion booth (8521) for S$199 (U.P. S$299).

ROG Cetra True Wireless Supernova

This is the ASUS ROG Cetra SpeedNova wireless earbuds which are designed for gaming and everyday listening. The earbuds have a total battery life of 46 hours while connected via Bluetooth and 36 hours on the 2.4GHz mode.

The earbuds feature ROG’s Speednova wireless technology which minimises latency and helps to tighten the audio and video synchronisation. This is especially crucial when playing first-person shooters where every millisecond and detail matters.

The earbuds are currently available in Black or White at the CR Group booth (8118) or from the Challenger booth (305) on level 3. They are currently available for purchase for its U.P. of S$339.

CMF Phone 1

If you’re looking for a smartphone on a tight budget, the CMF Phone 1 is a good choice. The phone comes with a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP rear camera, and a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor.

What’s unique about the phone is the modularity aspect of it. The back of the phone is screwed in and can be removed to change to a different colour. Additionally, you can even screw on accessories onto the case leaving for plenty of customisability options.

The CMF Phone 1 retails for S$339 (U.P. S$369) and can be found at the Challenger booth (301) on level 3.

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