Best Choice Award 2021 is an award given by Zing launched, wishing to find excellent and worth buying technology products of the year in each category. The award not only honors outstanding products in recent years, the Best Choice Award is also a prestigious list for users to refer to before choosing to buy. In line with the development trend of technology in life, this year’s awards include 4 categories: Air conditioners, Smartphones, Washing machines, and Headphones. Each category includes 5 prestigious nominations from many different brands. The award results are decided by the vote of the readers. With more than 43.67% votes from readers, the air conditioner model from a Japanese technology company has surpassed 4 other nominations including Daikin Inverter 1 HP FTKA25VMVMV (24.93%), LG Inverter 2.5 HP V24ENF1 ( 19.14%, Samsung WindFree PM1.0 (9.77%) and Gree Multi XS (2.49%). Compared to competitors, Sharp AIoT AH-XP13YHW is more outstanding by balancing many factors such as simple and compact design, protecting user health, saving power and a series of smart features. The feature of this model comes from Plasmacluster ion technology. This is Sharp’s proprietary germicidal technology, introduced in 2001 in Japan. Accordingly, Plasmacluster works on the mechanism of dispersing positive and negative ions into the air. The highly oxidizing OH radical ions will adhere to the surface of molds and bacteria. They will break down the protein structure by removing the H atom on the surface of the protein structure. The radical (OH) will combine with (H) to form water (H2O) in the air. This technology of Sharp is certified to kill 99% of bacteria, remove 99.9% of the H5N1 virus in the air environment. In September 2020, Plasmacluster technology was certified to reduce the infectious titre of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by 91.3%. This is one of the best health protection technologies for users on the market. Besides, this air conditioner model can connect to smartphones through the Sharp Air application. Users can easily turn on, off, and switch the modes of the air conditioner with their smartphone. In addition, the application also displays the air quality, current power consumption and statistical graph of the whole month. With 47.23% of the votes, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G won overwhelmingly in the best smartphone category in the first half of 2021. This is understandable because the device is equipped with a large screen, powerful configuration, camera. quality, meeting a variety of user needs from entertainment to work. This is the smartphone with the largest screen on the market. Accordingly, the device uses a 6.8-inch screen, Quad HD + resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate. This model offers good visibility, vibrant colors and high brightness. The screen part of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is flattened instead of 3D curved like on previous versions. According to a survey of the site Gizmochina In February 2020, 71.7% of people said that they prefer to use a flat screen and only 28.3% of people want to use a curved screen. Many people think that the curved screen makes swiping more comfortable. However, the disadvantage of curved screen models comes from being easily broken when dropped. The cost to repair or replace the curved screen is also more expensive than the flat screen. The configuration of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is in the top today with Exynos 2100 chip, 12 GB RAM, 128 GB internal memory and a 5,000 mAh battery. The device is equipped with a main camera with a resolution of up to 108 MP, 8K video recording, 10X optical zoom and 100X Space Zoom feature, providing quality images, meeting many different photography needs of users. Razer BlackShark V2 scores thanks to its minimalist design that is different from most gaming headsets on the market. The headband of the headset has a jet black color, a plastic case, a thin frame, and a prominent neon green “three-headed snake” logo. This design of Razer brings better versatility to the product. This means that users can use the headset for many different purposes and spaces such as playing games, listening to music in the park, office or on the street. The headphones have a frequency range of 12 Hz-28 kHz, which is wide enough to reproduce most of the sound details. Besides, the sound quality of the model is not interfered with by technology too much, so it ensures the accuracy for gamers. The bass of the device ensures power, the middle range is moderate. Meanwhile, the treble part of the Razer BlackShark V2 is clear and slightly tweaked to reduce the jarring feeling. Razer BlackShark V2 is an attractive headset model with a price of 2.7 million VND. This model is aimed at users who need to find a headset that can be used on many platforms, has a removable microphone, neutral design, comfortable wearing feeling, honest sound quality and quite good sound insulation. Appearing in Vietnam market in April 2021, Samsung AI Inverter WD14TP44DSB/SV quickly gained the attention of many users. Accordingly, Samsung’s washing machine was voted the most by readers with 40.48%. This model shows that Samsung has seriously developed the washing machine industry, helping to improve the user experience. This is no longer an ordinary washing machine that makes friends and understands all the needs of the user. This model owns 4 sensors to help identify the weight and soiling of clothes. From there, the machine optimizes the amount of water, washing water, rinse and time for the user. In addition, this model has an AI Control panel that can automatically remember, analyze and recommend the appropriate washing mode. Users can control the washing machine with their smartphone through the SmartThings app. Not only smart, Samsung washing machines also ensure quality, help clean clothes and remove bacteria. Accordingly, Samsung AI Inverter WD14TP44DSB/SV has Hygiene Steam technology, which removes 99.9% of bacteria and allergens by activating high-temperature steam blowing into the entire surface and deep inside each fabric gap.

Here is a list of 5 best smartphone models nominated by Zing Best Choice Award . The voting portal will be broadcast from May 4 on the homepage Zing . Invite readers to watch and vote for the most favorite product. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G The product is rated as the Android smartphone model that offers the best comprehensive experience. Compared to its predecessor, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has had a makeover in terms of design and enhanced user experience. This year, Samsung brought a new look to the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Accordingly, the rear camera cluster of the device is attached to the frame. This design feels seamless and different from most smartphones on the market. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is the first smartphone of the S series to support the S Pen. Besides, Samsung’s high-end machine has been drastically improved in terms of photography capabilities. The rear camera system of the device includes a 108 MP main camera, a new generation 10 MP telephoto camera, a 12 MP super wide-angle lens and a 10 MP periscope camera with 10x optical zoom, supporting 100x Space Zoom. The device also has a laser focus sensor. The new 100x Space Zoom feature is less shaky and gives photos with more detail than the previous generation. In addition, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G also delivers quality photos in modes such as portrait, night or super wide angle. Samsung’s exclusive Single Take mode has also been upgraded, automatically selecting the photo with the best moment more accurately and faster. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is equipped with a 6.8-inch screen, QHD + resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate for smooth image movement. The device is equipped with Exynos 2100 chip, 12 GB RAM, 5G network connection, 5,000 mAh battery and 25 W fast charging. Oppo Reno5 The Reno5 model will be on sale in Vietnam in 2021. According to a report by a reputable retail and technology market research unit, after 11 weeks (from January 10 to March 21), there have been about 170,000 Reno5 was sold, accounting for 44% of the mid-range segment. This is the best-selling smartphone model in Vietnam market in the first quarter of 2021. Oppo Reno5 succeeds and attracts many users thanks to its good balance between stylish design, camera with many interesting shooting modes, super fast charging and reasonable price. Reno5 has many interesting photography modes, reasonable price. The product is 7.8 mm thin and weighs 171 grams, much lighter than the 217 grams on Oppo Find X2 Pro. Besides, the back of the device is made of rough plastic, good finishing, providing a firm grip and less fingerprints. Oppo Reno5 has 4 rear cameras including 64 MP main camera, 8 MP super wide-angle lens, 2 MP macro and 2 MP secondary camera. Besides good hardware, Oppo also takes advantage of AI to bring better photography and video recording capabilities. This is the first smartphone to feature dual exposure. This feature allows videos to be overlaid with another layer of portraits for quick artistic and visual effects without taking too long to post-production. Reno5 is one of the rare smartphone models priced under 9 million VND with 50 W super fast technology. It only takes about 48 minutes, users can fully recharge the device’s 4,310 mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra This is the most advanced smartphone in the Mi 11 series. Currently, the product topped DxOMark’s camera chart with 143 points. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has the advantage of a powerful camera configuration, helping to bring detailed images to meet many user needs. Accordingly, the rear camera system of the device includes a 50 MP main camera, a Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor. This camera is equipped with Dual Pixel Pro technology, which improves autofocus speed faster. Besides, the device also has a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 48MP telephoto camera. The product’s camera is capable of 10x optical zoom and up to 120x digital zoom, 8K video recording. Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi’s first smartphone with a secondary rear screen. Mi 11 Ultra is the only smartphone in the nomination list with a secondary rear screen. This secondary screen has a size of 1.1 inches, a resolution of 126 x 294 pixels, AMOLED panels. Users can use the secondary screen of the device to take selfies with the rear camera, see the time, battery capacity or answer calls. Mi 11 Ultra is equipped with a 6.81-inch screen, QuadHD + resolution, Super AMOLED E4 panel, 120 Hz screen refresh rate. The DisplayMate page rated the product’s screen with an A+ score. The device uses Snapdragon 888 chip, 12 GB RAM, 512 GB internal memory. This model has a 5,000 mAh battery, fast charging capacity of 67 W. According to Xiaomi, this model can charge from 0-100% in 36 minutes. ROG Phone 5 ROG Phone 5 is a smartphone aimed at users who love the mobile gaming experience. The product has a bunker design, different from the rest on the market. Besides, this model also owns today’s top powerful hardware configuration and many interesting features for gamers. The device is equipped with Snapdragon 888 chip, 18 GB RAM capacity and 256 GB internal memory. This configuration is enough to meet the heaviest graphics games like Genshin Impact or Mortal Kombat. ROG Phone 5 is aimed at users who love mobile gaming. The special feature of ROG Phone 5 comes from the 2 touch buttons on the side, like the trigger buttons on a regular gamepad. With the available Game Genie software, users can customize these 2 touch buttons into more than 10 touch points or swipes in the game. This is considered a great advantage for shooters or fighting games, with many complex controls. ROG Phone 5 is one of the few smartphones today with 2 USB Type-C charging ports. Allows users to charge both when holding the device vertically or horizontally. The 3.5mm headphone port is also back after being removed on the previous generation. This device uses a 6.78-inch screen, Full HD + resolution, AMOLED panel and 144 Hz refresh rate. The device has a large capacity battery of 6,000 mAh and fast charging capacity of 65 W. Vivo X60 Pro Vivo’s X series has long been known for its slim and stylish design. X60 Pro still inherits the advantages from previous versions. The device has a thickness of 7.6 mm and a weight of 179 grams. This year, Vivo has partnered with German camera lens manufacturer carl zeiss to help improve photography on the X60 Pro. The device’s rear 4-camera system includes a 48MP main camera, a 13MP wide-angle lens, and a 13MP portrait camera. The arrangement of the camera cluster is different from other smartphones on the market, helping users to stand out and be more professional when raising the camera to take pictures. Vivo X60 Pro has a slim and stylish design. The ability to take portrait photos on Vivo X60 Pro is highly appreciated, the level of natural font removal. In addition, the device also has many color filters, visual effects with characteristics of zeiss. The X60 Pro features 5-axis VIS stabilization, which provides better image stabilization when recording videos and taking photos. According to Vivo, the gimbal camera of the device can keep images and videos 3 times sharper than OIS technology.