Each security camera varies in terms of functionality and features, but they’re both solid choices. We included an indoor and an outdoor camera to ensure your surveillance system covers every inch of your property. So if you’re determined to create a cheap video surveillance system for under $100, here are my picks.
1TB seems like the best bang for your buck, as the 2TB drive costs more than the PS5 itself.
The WD Black comes in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes, although I can’t see going through all the effort required to open the PS5 and install these for a mere 500GB of extra space, especially with some games getting close to 100GB in size.
The MagSafe version usually sells for $10 more. It may seem like a little too much to pay for something that doesn’t seem like much of an upgrade, but in time MagSafe compatibility may command less of a “tax.”
In general, yes — about $10 more.
Are MagSafe cases more expensive? There are some more affordable MagSafe cases that cost around $20, but most cost upwards of $30. We see cases from certain companies that are essentially the same, but one has MagSafe and the other doesn’t.
To attach a heatsink like this, you usually need some thermal tape to connect the heatsink to the drive. In this case, there’s an included thermal pad that sticks the two parts together. That’s important because without the right kind of thermal management, the M.2 drive could get too hot in the tightly constricted PS5 internal drive slot.
These more affordable security cameras have many of the same features as their pricier counterparts, such as continuous recording, a motion sensor, a rechargeable battery and apps that send a push notification when something triggers the camera. Any models on this list would make a great nanny cam or slotjili pet cam, and they can even connect to your existing smart home setup or smart devices to keep you in the loop at all times. And though these cameras cost as little as $35 — and are often found on sale — they often have 1080p resolution or better.
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“With the lower magnet still intact, you can still wireless-charge while utilizing magnetic mounting and all of our mounts,” Rokform says. Rokform’s iPhone 13 cases have removable magnets and they’re compatible with wireless charging if you remove the included center magnet.
It has many of the best Android 12 features, including the option to customize menus to your favorite color, and a long-lasting battery. And if a stylus is important to you on top of that, this phone could be the best pick for you. This makes the Moto G Stylus 5G worth considering if you want to hold onto the phone for two or three years, but it’s a tougher sell if you want a phone that’ll be viable for longer.
The Slim Wrap leather case (left) also looks pretty swank and feels sturdy. The Leather Folio wallet case looks and feels fairly luxurious, and it also comes in a version with Coach’s “signature canvas” (center). You can also get standard polypropylene Coach iPhone 13 cases.
When I ran the Stylus 5G down to 0%, it took roughly 2.5 hours to charge it up to 95% using the included charger.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
655
Moto G Stylus 5G (2021)
494
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
723
Apple iPhone SE
1724
Note:
Higher scores are better
Geekbench 5 Multicore
Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
1888
Moto G Stylus 5G (2021)
1596
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
1778
Apple iPhone SE
4645
Note:
Higher scores are better
While all that extra power is great, it’s worth noting that the Stylus 5G does charge more slowly than rival phones. By comparison the Galaxy A53 also has a 5,000-mAh battery and can charge at up to 25W, but you need to buy a power adapter separately. Motorola said that you can use a different power adapter with the phone, but the maximum speed it can charge is 15W. You get a power adapter — something that’s disappearing from most phone boxes lately — but it’s a 10W charger with a USB-A to USB-C cable.