Ezzhan's top gaming picks from the Smart Home Tech Show 2024 (Suntec)

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By Ezzhan Hakim - 17 Nov 2024

Note: This feature was first published on 14 November 2024 and it's republished today because the show is still ongoing.

That makes it 4 tech shows already this year. Photo: HWZ

The Smart Home Tech Show is here at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre levels 3 and 4. If you plan to head down to grab some gaming deals, then you’re in luck. Along with the HWZ team (minus Hongzuo and Glenn who got sent to The Tech Show), I dropped over to the exhibition halls in the Afternoon to check out some of the best deals available on the show floor. Here are some of the more interesting ones that I found.

Also, besides our coverage of the Smart Home Tech Show 2024, the Tech Show is also happening simultaneously at the Singapore Expo. Catch all of our coverage from the two shows at the Tech Show Portal, where you’ll also find full brochure listings, reviews, guides, and more.

The Smart Home Tech Show takes place this weekend from 14 November to 17 November at Suntec Convention Centre, Levels 3 and 4. Level 3 opens at 11am, while Level 4 opens at 12pm. Admission is free.

Keychron K2 HE

Keychron is here at the Smart Home Tech Show. Photo: HWZ

A new face at the Smart Home Tech Show this time around is Keychron, and they have brought a wide variety of keyboards for sale. One that particularly caught my eye was the Keychron K2 HE which is a hall-effect (HE) keyboard similar to the Wooting 60HE or the Pro X TKL Rapid gaming keyboard from Logitech.

Featuring hot-swappable capabilities, a gasket-mounted design, and a metal body, the Keychron K2 HE is a 75% keyboard that is compatible with both Windows and MacOS. The keyboard connects via USB-C or a 2.4GHz Bluetooth connection and can be further configured via QMK/VIA.

The Keychron K2 HE can be purchased from the Keychron booth on level 3 (333) for S$200 (U.P. S$215)

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i

The screen is plenty bright despite the sun shining directly on the screen. Photo: HWZ

If you’re shopping for a brand-new laptop that can run games without any hiccups, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i might be up your alley. The version in the photo (83DF007RSB) is kitted out with an Intel i9-14900HX processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (8GB) GPU, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB PCIe SSD.

Displaying all the content is a 16-inch display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels with a peak brightness of 500nits.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is currently going for S$2,899 (U.P. S$3099) at the Lenovo booth on level 3 (330). However, I was told by one of the sales staff that the laptop is eligible for an additional 11% of savings putting this version of the Legion Pro 5i at just S$2,580.11.

ASUS ROG Tessen

The controller can be folded for portability. Photo: HWZ

The ASUS ROG Tessen is a portable foldable gaming controller for mobile phones. The Tessen comes with dual joysticks offering 22 degrees of movement range, mechanical switches for buttons, and programmable aluminium rear paddles for further control options. There’s also 18W passthrough charging via USB-C which is nice to have for uninterrupted gaming sessions due to low battery.

Finally, it’s not a gaming product without some RGB, and the Tessen comes equipped with customisable Aura RGB lighting that can be configured within the Armoury crate application.

The ROG Tessen can be found at the ROG Booth on level 3 (333) for S$99 (U.P. S$149).

Razer Barracuda X

The headset comes in Black, White, and Pink. Photo: HWZ

In our review of the Razer Barracuda X, we said it was a good gaming headset thanks to its simplicity and functionality. Unlike other Razer products, it operates without the Razer Synapse software, offering a straightforward plug-and-play experience.

The headset features a minimalist design with no RGB lighting or green accents, making it suitable for both gaming and everyday use. At 250g, it's lightweight and comfortable, featuring breathable memory foam ear cushions and a cushioned metal headband. The ear cups can swivel flat for easy portability. If you’re interested, read more about our review of the Razer Barracuda X here.

The Razer Barracuda X is available in 3 colours including Black, White, and this gorgeous pink for S$129.90 (U.P. S$159.90). The headset can be found in the Razer booth on level 3 (333).

Secretlab Skins Lite

Unfortunately, there is no discounts. Photo: HWZ

Give your Secretlab Titan Evo a new look with the Secretlab Skins Lite. With more than 8 designs to choose from, including a very nice Arcane Jinx version, the Skins Lite features a new in-house developed material that is thinner, more stretchable, and more breathable. Check out our review of the new Secretlab Skins Lite here.

The Secretlab Skins Lite can be found at the Secretlab booth on level 4 (8318). While there aren't any discounts on SKINS Lite, this new line is sold at a more affordable price (from $129) than our original SKINS Softweave line-up, which had a starting price of $239.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD

Why not add the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60D gaming monitor to your setup? The monitor features a QHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440 pixels), a fast 360Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms (GtG) response time. The 27-inch monitor comes with support for AMD FreeSync, auto source switching, a flicker-free mode, and more. For connectivity, there are two HDMI 2.1 ports, and a single version 1.4 DisplayPort.

Read our coverage of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60D monitor here.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD can be found from the Samsung booth on level 3 (330) for S$1,088 (U.P. S$1,404).

Logitech Pro X 60 Lightspeed

The 60% layout will take some time to get used to for some users. Photo: HWZ

The Logitech Pro X 60 is the company’s first 60% gaming keyboard and features a sturdy plastic chassis with a metal top plate, weighing 610g. The keyboard uses optical switches (available in linear and tactile versions) and double-shot PBT keycaps for durability and texture. As a 60% keyboard, it lacks arrow keys, a number pad, and a function row to maintain its compact size, which may be a downside for some users.

Other features of the keyboard include wireless connectivity through both Bluetooth and Logitech's Lightspeed technology, with the ability to connect two Lightspeed devices to one receiver, and a volume wheel on the left side for easy access during gaming.

Read our review of the Logitech Pro X 60 here.

The Logitech Pro X 60 is currently available for purchase in magenta for S$189, (U.P. S$299) from the Logitech Booth on level 3 (333).

AMD 9800X3D DIY system from Cobalt

A couple of AMD 9800X3D rigs can be found at the Smart Home Tech Show 2024. Photo: HWZ

It’s not been long since the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been announced and consumers can already purchase a pre-built rig for themselves at the Smart Home Tech Show 2024. Prices of the pre-built can range from S$2,699 to upwards of S$4,999.

The cheapest rig comes with an RX 7800XT (16GB) GPU, 16GB of 6400MHz DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB PCIe SSD. It can be purchased from the Cobalt booth at level 4 (8108).

Read our review of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor here.

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