Keeping in mind that Samsung s Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra have a peak charging speed of 25W, we tested a variety of chargers including Samsung s own 25W charger and some third-party chargers from reputable accessory makers that claim at least 25W charging speed or more.
How we tested chargers for the Galaxy S21 phones
To test the charging speeds for the Galaxy S21 series, we used the standard Galaxy S21 as our test unit.
Before plugging in a charger, we drained the Galaxy S21 to the point that it no longer turns on. Once drained, we plugged in a charger and kept the phone off to prevent as many variables as possible. At the moment we plugged the Galaxy S21 into the charger, we started a timer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes had passed, we unplugged the phone, which showed us the battery charge percentage for a 15-minute charge, and recorded it. We then plugged the charger back into the Galaxy S21, and set another timer for 15 minutes, and repeat
The Elgato Wave 3 is unmatched for its crystal-clear sound that works just as well if there s more than one person in the room.
Note on sound quality: Excellent; pretty crisp; levels out the highs and lows of voice well, including mouth noises and keyboard presses
Effectiveness of multiple sounds: The clearest of all the microphones tested
Background noise pickup: Super faint
Pros: Slim and sturdy design, simple control of gain levels, adjustable for an ideal angle, unidirectional, captures precise speech, built-in headphone jack, two-year limited warranty
Cons: None
When I unboxed the Elgato Wave 3, my first thought was, It looks basic but seems like it should get the job done. And, after testing, I noticed it did just that and more with its easy plug-and-go, unidirectional functionality that captures your voice in a pronounced, precise way.
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Design
Though very similar, the Model O Wireless isn t just a derivative of the Model O. Instead, it s an evolution. Gone is the original model s glossy surface option in favor of sticking with two matte color options: black or white.
The nearly ambidextrous shape of the wired Model O has been retained here, complete with that version s honeycomb design on the top and bottom of the shell. To add some flair, there s a line of RGB lighting that runs on the left and right of the body, as well as both sides of the scroll wheel. Some of that lighting is visible through the holes in the shell, but not too much. While not subtle, it s a nice balance of style without getting too flashy.