A tech reviewer investigates a viral video of a "kick-proof" TV from China, purchasing the same model to test its durability and features. They examine the packaging, which is entirely in Chinese, and find it to be a budget-friendly, 55-inch, 4K TV with a thick protective layer in front of the display panel. The reviewer criticizes the TV's poor image quality, viewing angles, and excessive reflection but decides to proceed with the kick test. They simulate various scenarios, including a VR gaming session, and ultimately kick the TV multiple times, concluding that it is indeed "kick-proof" despite its shortcomings.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A viral video from China showed a man kicking a TV without breaking it.
2. The TV in question has a 55-inch 4K screen.
3. The TV is a budget model priced around $400 for the 55-inch version.
4. The TV has a layer in front of the actual display panel, which may be made of glass or a plastic composite.
5. The TV has a standard VESA mount and only two HDMI inputs.
6. The TV has a composite component, VGA in, and an RJ 45 jack.
7. The TV is a smart TV with preloaded ads.
8. The TV's panel is made by Samsung.
9. The TV has a 240/220V power requirement, despite using the same prongs as a 120V outlet.
10. The TV's image quality is not great, with poor viewing angles and a reflective screen.
11. The TV was tested for its kick-proof claims by simulating various scenarios, including gaming in VR and roughhousing in the living room.
12. The TV withstood multiple kicks and impacts without breaking.
13. The HD 6XX headphones, a collaboration between Massdrop and Sennheiser, have sold over 90,000 units.
14. The HD 6XX headphones are an all-time bestseller on drop.com and come with a two-year warranty.