Having smart and connected devices do have their advantages especially with how busy our weeks can get. For example, you can get all your notifications on a smartwatch so you don’t always have to keep on checking your phone while you work. 

The thing with these smart devices is they usually get expensive with the number of features they offer. Sure, they’re great to have, but not all can afford them. 

This is where DIZO steps in. The new tech and lifestyle brand from realme wants to address this need for quality devices that would improve the daily lives of its users – while not breaking the bank either. 

DIZO has just introduced a slew of new offerings during its introduction launch online at realme’s Brand Summit 2022 and we have a couple with us.

For this review, we’ll take a closer look at DIZO Buds Z and DIZO Watch 2. 

DIZO Buds Z

Used for listening to music or zoning out more on gaming, the DIZO Buds Z are wireless earbuds encased in this small, pebble-like shell. As an entire device, it could easily fit in a small pouch and with its lightweight design at 4.3 grams, you can bring it anywhere and wouldn’t even take much space even in your pocket.

The buds themselves are also small but fit easily as they are pretty ergonomic. They also come in this special material that reacts to how the light hits it and creates this bluish-purple hue that adds character and personality.

Additionally, they are sealed with IPX4 protection so they can withstand a certain amount of water ingress during usage — whether you’re walking under light rain or sweating while exercising.

Once paired via Bluetooth, things are straightforward and you can start using the Buds Z. I first used it to play music and was surprised at how it reproduced pretty solid bass levels. Of course, the bass is not as whole and powerful as those produced for studio use, but definitely not bad either.

This is thanks to its 10mm Dynamic Bass Boost driver. So if you like listening to bass-heavy music, you might enjoy the Buds Z.

Using it for gaming was also immersive as you’re more focused on each match and its passive noise cancellation successfully blocks enough noise from around you. Not only that, but the Buds Z also boasts an 88ms Super Low Latency technology which does come in handy while gaming so I don’t miss any of the action.

In terms of battery life, DIZO claims 16.5 hours of total playback and a 10-minute charge would give you 80 minutes of playback. This simply means that the Buds Z can keep up with your busy day and can still be used even if you forget to fully charge it.

The DIZO Buds Z is a no-fuss, straightforward earbuds that deliver in providing bass-rich sound reproduction, a compact and portable form factor, and a stylish design great for everyday use.

The DIZO Buds Z is priced at PhP 1,499. As an introductory offer, DIZO products will be available at up to 30% off from February 12 to February 14.

DIZO Watch 2

For tracking your daily activities, the DIZO Watch 2 could easily be your companion. It sports a 1.69-inch full touch screen so navigation is done all on the display. The screen carries up to 600 nits of brightness to ensure that you can still see info and details legibly even under direct sunlight.

The watch is made of sturdy zinc alloy and comes with a 2.5D curved glass so not only is it durable especially against scratches and dents, but it’s also stylish and can be worn daily and easily paired with different clothing styles.

For customization, you can select from more than 100 stylish watch faces that reflect your own personality. I personally like a subtle watch face but at the same time display all the important information I need like the date, steps taken, among others.

But if you need a detailed breakdown of your activities, just open the DIZO app and it will show all your recorded stats in one glance so you know where you can improve on — whether adding more steps to your day or allowing yourself to sleep longer.

I was also able to use the Watch 2 for exercising and proved that it’s a capable workout buddy. It was able to accurately track my heart rate while moving around and can gather information when doing different sports. It even comes with a blood oxygen monitor which is important to determine a person’s overall health.

Whether working out or just commuting, sweat or light rain is not a concern for the Watch 2 as it’s water-resistant for up to 5ATM or 50 meters.

I personally am the kind of user who keeps on forgetting to charge his devices. This has been a problem for me when using smart devices, especially fitness watches that need to be charged on a daily basis. That is not the case for DIZO Watch 2 as a single charge can last 10 days before needing to plug it again.

The DIZO Watch 2 is a convenient piece of device that does its job all from your wrist. With a price of PhP 1,999, the DIZO Watch 2 offers most of what you need for everyday health tracking without breaking the bank.

Again, DIZO products will be available at up to 30% off from February 12 to February 14 as an introductory offer. The Squad can also avail of an additional 5% off when they follow the DIZO Flagship Store on Lazada.