@巴斯: Insulated Bottle

• Reference Price: ¥99

This was bought one winter at the Odakyu Department Store in Shinjuku. I originally wanted a thermal flask, but I accidentally came across this “insulated bottle,” which was quite popular, and I grabbed the last one in the store. It had been idle at home for a while, but now that summer has arrived, drinks taken from the fridge quickly get covered in condensation. This is when the bottle comes into play.

First, the benefits
It uses a double-layer stainless steel vacuum structure, keeping ice-cold drinks chilled for a long time. On daily outings or weekend badminton sessions, I bring it along, and even after several hours, the temperature remains the same—the drink feels just as cold as when taken from the fridge, with the taste staying refreshingly cool.

Not only does it have strong cooling performance, but it also prevents the problems of plastic bottles sweating or leaking. With the insulated bottle, my belongings, desk, and bag stay dry. Its built-in handle makes it easy to carry, just grab and go. It’s like giving bottled drinks a “mobile ice chamber,” always keeping them icy.

Now, the drawbacks
It is specifically designed for bottled drinks and cannot be filled independently with water. While it fits most standard bottles on the market, some uniquely shaped bottles (wide mouths, irregular shapes) may not fit—for example, my favorite Oriental Leaf drink doesn’t fit perfectly. In these cases, you generally just slip the bottle in without the lid, but this reduces the cooling effect.

Also, to accommodate 500ml–650ml bottles and maintain the double-layer vacuum structure, the overall size is large, making it difficult to fit into small bags. With many beverage companies continually downsizing bottles to match snack wholesale stores, this insulated bottle may not always be convenient.

@克莱德: Xiaomi DC Inverter Fan 1X

• Reference Price: ¥195

It’s a bit hot but not quite hot enough to turn on the air conditioning yet—this time of year, the appliance you can’t live without is of course the fan. With a “let’s just try one first” mindset, and following my family’s suggestion at home, I skipped the more expensive circulation fans and cooling fans, and picked a Xiaomi DC Inverter Fan 1X for under 200 yuan that looks plain and ordinary.

The 1X uses Mi Home’s classic pure white color scheme. Placed at home, it doesn’t have the outdated look of old-style fans, and its unpretentious design blends well with the overall home décor. Another reason I personally like white is that it allows for “customization space”—if, like me, you think the Mi Home logo in the center of the fan looks a bit ugly, just stick on a sticker you like and problem solved.

After using it these past few days, I actually started thinking about getting a few more 1X units. Because it uses a DC inverter motor, the 1X’s core feature is naturally its 100-speed wind adjustment—but honestly, nobody actually counts or feels all 100 levels; at least for fans, having more adjustable speed options basically equals “stepless.” The 1X also supports different natural wind presets.

Natural wind has been the mode I’ve used the most since buying it. I can’t really judge how accurate the preset “lakeside,” “green,” or “camping” scenarios are—if you blindfold me and tell me what it’s supposed to be, I’d probably just say “hmm, kinda makes sense”—but compared to traditional fixed-speed fans that blow a uniform current of air, the 1X’s natural wind mode feels soft and comfortable. The slightly randomized, outdoor-simulating airflow makes long-term use less annoying than a constant direct breeze.

Another feature I quite like is how quiet it is. In natural wind mode, the noise is as low as 25.6 decibels, so running it in the bedroom at night is very pleasant. Combined with ultra-low power consumption (official data says using it 8 hours a day for 90 days costs less than 1 yuan) and its lightweight portability (tested at only 2.7kg), I’ve been carrying it around my bedroom, study, dining room, and living room—the natural wind follows wherever I go. The fan only consumes 1.6W and supports USB-C power, so if you want, you could even take it in the car on calm days.

The downside is that the fan doesn’t support height adjustment, but at 95cm tall, it’s fine for sitting or lying down. The 39-degree tilt adjustment also works for those times when you need to stand and face a strong breeze—you can manually tilt it to “look up” at yourself.

@北鸮: Turas Pivot Case O3Hue

• Reference Price: ¥210

Ever since I impulsively bought a large phone, I haven’t been without a PopSocket. Among all the magnetic external accessories, PopSockets are probably one of the most secure and portable options. But carrying one always adds some bulk, and due to angle and height limitations, its use as a phone stand is actually mediocre—mostly just serves as a grip aid. After looking around, I ended up buying the Turas Pivot Case in a Douyin livestream. The color comes from a gift box set tied to Mao Buyi’s merchandise IP, so the price is reasonable—there aren’t many colors that match orange nicely, so I’m willing to pay this design tax for the look.

The set arrived in a shoebox-sized outer package, containing a paper bag, a small shoulder bag, the phone case, and some stickers. The O3Hue itself has decent anti-slip performance, with internal bumpers. From my very first accidental drop (thanks to my clumsy hands), it seems protective enough for everyday minor drops. The weight is reasonable, without any obvious feeling of heaviness. The camera control buttons are conductive, making them more responsive and smoother than the Spigen I used before, and better feeling than the big cutout on the MUJI case.

The pivot ring, which is supposed to be the selling point, is a bit underwhelming. It rotates flexibly and feels nice to touch. The angle is sufficient in landscape mode, but a bit wobbly in portrait mode. At the extreme portrait angle, the hinge can push the ring up slightly, so it doesn’t feel super stable; if the case breaks, I suspect it would be because the ring fell off.

Using the ring as a grip with two fingers is fine, but because it’s thin, it can dig into your hand a bit. And since the hinge has some height, using it together with a MOFT-type stand isn’t very secure. Wireless charging works, but the case still gets quite warm. Overall, it gives a feeling of “sacrificing all other accessories for one.” That said, after a few days of use, it feels fairly balanced. First, it achieves the effect I originally wanted; second, it just looks good—so for now, I’m not complaining or chasing alternatives.

@路中南: Qi2.2 3-in-1 Charging Dock with Active Cooling

• Reference Price: ¥249

Unfortunately, with the weather heating up, everything feels warm, and even the phone taken off the wireless charging dock gets hot—snapping a quick photo can be laggy. I wanted a magnetic charging dock with active cooling. Now the products supporting up to 25W on the Qi2.2 protocol are widespread, so getting one to replace my old Belkin Qi2 2-in-1 wireless dock sounded perfect. Conveniently, one of the stores I follow specializes in Qi2, so I bought a small-brand unit to try it out.

Magnetic, wireless, active cooling, preferably with a switch to control the fan—unpacked and tested, and it satisfies all those requirements, nothing to complain about. The key Qi2.2 charging module only allows vertical angle adjustment, which I usually set to face upward, the standard iPhone Standby posture. At this angle, some non-magnetic case-wearing Chinese Android phones can also hang on and charge (maybe OPPO bodies are slightly magnetic?).

The breathing light at the bottom doubles as a touch button. When a device is placed, it breathes for five seconds, indicating it’s negotiating the charging protocol. If the light stays on, the fan is running; if off, the fan is off. The first time I used the touch button I was startled—the dock has a vibration module. Though it’s the old, loud, cheap-style haptic feedback, it’s better than nothing, making blind operation easier. The fan noise—completely acceptable. I placed the dock on a side cabinet in the kitchen; even in the quiet of the night, there’s no need to turn off the 0.5W fan. By the bedside, you can choose to turn it off anytime.

When I bought it, I noticed it’s basically a generic model (there’s a nicer white version), but surprisingly, the watch charging module has MFW certification and supports up to 5W output. My tests show it really charges fast. Compared to the old Belkin 2-in-1, whose watch path relied on a 2W USB-C port, no wonder it couldn’t fast charge.

If I had to mention drawbacks:

• The packaging is terrible, with sharp paper edges—I accidentally cut my hand while unpacking;
• The 25W output requires 15V 3A input. Without it, it can still work, but the power drops;
• Not portable. Big-brand air-cooled products usually consider travel needs.

I’m not too concerned about wireless charging power, but in terms of feel, even with active cooling off, the Qi2.2 protocol improvements make it feel closer to original MagSafe, which doesn’t heat much. Qi2 feels like it’s pushing the thermal limit aggressively and heats noticeably. Actually, there are many cheap passive-cooling Qi2.2 products. The earliest 7.5W magnetic chargers can really be retired—they’re slow and hot. If possible, Qi2 users are recommended to upgrade.