Hongzuo’s top mobile and accessories deals from IT Show 2023

Note: This feature was first published on 9 March 2023.

With mobile devices being just as important as your home-based electronics, there’s always plenty to sift through and ensure that the gear you’re getting is powerful, versatile, or at least great value for money. 

From mobile phones to in-car accessories and portable audio – here are some noteworthy deals you can find at IT Show 2023. Our finds range from tens of dollars to thousands, so there’s something for everyone with a mobile lifestyle. 

Don’t forget to catch all of our IT Show 2023 coverage at our Tech Show Portal where you’ll also have access to the full brochure listing, interesting articles, and more.

Bose QuietComfort 45

The 2021 successor to the four-year-old mainstay of in-flight over-ear headphones is the Bose QuietComfort 45. The brand claims an enhanced noise cancellation system with Quiet and Aware profiles, with 24 hours of battery life. 

Read our Bose QuietComfort 45 coverage here.

Originally at S$499, it’s now S$60 off at S$439 if you visit the Challenger mega-booth (Level 3 concourse, Booth 309). 

Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2

The Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 true wireless earbuds offer true 24-bit audio connection and Bluetooth 5.0 listening with AptX Adaptive. The charging case also offers a 3.5mm audio jack to re-transmit audio to the buds, and eventually into your ears. As a premium pair of TWS, it also offers adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, has IP54-rated resistance against water and dust, and wireless charging support. The buds offer up to five hours of playback (ANC off) and an extra 16 hours from its charging case.

The Pi5 S2 is more affordable than its premium counterpart, but it has two microphones on each bud (the other has three), doesn’t support for 24-bit audio, and also lacks the retransmission feature from charging case to buds. 

Why is this a deal? These buds aren’t officially available in Singapore until the end of March 2023, but you can grab them now at S$729 (B&W Pi7 S2) and S$499 (B&W Pi5 S2) if you’re at the Challenger mega-booth located at Level 3 concourse, Booth 309.

Creative Sensemore Air

The Creative Sensemore Air true wireless earbuds differentiate themselves from other ANC TWS with its Sensemore Mode. In essence, Creative claimed it’s five times more sensitive than conventional Ambient Mode / Transparent Mode / Pass-through Mode options seen on other leading TWSes, where it amplifies important environmental cues or speech for your safety while cutting out the rest. In fact, Creative also said it might benefit users with early signs of hearing deficiencies.

This feature is on top of the conventional Ambient Mode and ANC, paired with 6mm bio-cellulose drivers to deliver up to 10 hours of playback (35 hours total with charging case) and wireless charging support.

Read our coverage of the Creative Sensemore Air here.

It’s currently S$10 off its sticker price (S$109, instead of S$119), and you can find these true wireless earbuds at Creative’s booth (located on Level 4, Booth 8601). 

ElonxTech 105W PowerDrive Car Charger 

Imagine being able to fast-charge your laptop and a bunch of other mobile devices as you drive to your next destination. Homegrown charging brand ElonxTech has you covered in that aspect. 

The brand’s 105W PowerDrive Car Charger plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter / car charger slot, offering three USB charging ports in return. There’s one 65W USB-C port for higher-powered mobile devices like laptops, one 20W USB-C port, and one USB-A 18W port. Together, they can cover gadgets like your Nintendo Switch, tablet, phone, and just about any USB-chargeable device that uses QC or PD charging profiles for fast charging.

If you buy it at ElonxTech’s booth (Level 4, Booth 8535), it goes at a promotional price of S$39 (originally S$55). If you want to see more charging solutions before heading down, Elonxtech has its official website here.

Google Pixel 7

Seeing a Tech Awards winner at a consumer electronics fair is always nice. It’s even nicer if it’s a recent winner, like the Google Pixel 7. It’s even better if the winner also has promotions to accompany it.

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. 

Sweetening the deal is a myriad of promotions: Pixel 7 is S$50 off (at S$949, down from S$999), on top of two bonuses. The first is a free Fitbit Charge 5 (worth S$238). The second bonus is a choice between getting a free Google Pixel Buds A-series (worth S$149), or getting Google Pixel Buds Pro at S$100 off its sticker price (pay S$199, instead of S$299).

If your budget is more flexible, you’ll be pleased to know that the Google Pixel 7 Pro also has a similar promotion: S$50 off its S$1,299 sticker price along with the same bonuses.

Read our review of the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro here.

Find this winning pick at Challenger’s mega-booth at Level 3 concourse, Booth 307. 

JBL Endurance Run and Endurance Run BT

The JBL Endurance Run is a 2018 wired in-ear sports headphone designed with joggers and runners in mind. It has IPX5 sweat-proofing, its proprietary Fliphook design for secure wear, and magnetic buds for easy cable management when hanging around your neck. It offers 3.5mm connectivity and has 8.2mm drivers. 

The Endurance Run BT is the wireless, Bluetooth-compatible version of its wired counterpart, support A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.5, HFP 1.5 (for handfree calling), and HSP 1.2 Bluetooth profiles. Run BT has up to six hours of wireless playback.

You can find the JBL Endurance Run and Endurance Run BT at S$29 and S$39 respectively (originally S$39.90 and S$69.90). The promotion is at Challenger’s mega-booth on Level 3 concourse, Booth 309.

Remax RPP-525 wireless power bank

The Remax RPP-525 power bank offers 10,000mAh with two wired charging slots (USB-C at 20W maximum and USB-A at 22.5W maximum). But what makes it handy is its support for 15W wireless charging. It’s handy in a pinch, with just enough juice to fill up an Android phone nearly twice.

Originally at S$43.90, you can now find it for S$29.90 at the variety goods booth (located on Level 4, Booth 8121). 

Xiaomi 13 Pro

The Xiaomi 13 Pro needs no introduction if you’ve already heard about its official launch in Singapore. The short of it: the handset packs the latest Qualcomm flagship-grade chipset, has Leica co-engineered lenses and camera UI, and it costs a whopping S$1,599 (256GB storage) or S$1,699 (512GB storage). 

Read our Xiaomi 13 Pro coverage here. 

At IT Show 2023, the Xiaomi 13 Pro can be pre-ordered from the dedicated Xiaomi spot at Level 4, Booth 8115. Even the pre-order bonus at IT Show 2023 is identical to ongoing promotion (pre-ordering Xiaomi 13 Pro nets you a free Xiaomi Watch S1 and a free Redmi Buds 4 Pro).

So what makes this deal special?

One, it’s one of the last remaining places to pre-order the Xiaomi 13 Pro, because pre-order stocks are already sold out nearly everywhere else (per the distributor’s sharing). In fact, the Xiaomi booth only has 10 pieces of Xiaomi 13 Pro for IT Show 2023 (at least two of which were already gone by the first day).

Second, the demo units at the booth are available for trials – so you can experience its Leica-touched imaging prowess by yourself. Lastly, the Xiaomi 13 Pro sold at IT Show 2023 is available for cash-and-carry from 11 March 2023 onwards, so you don’t have to wait if you pre-order – head down and collect once the pre-order period is over.

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