We also spend thousands of euros to have the best camera available on a smartphone, a device that now seems to have replaced bulky professional cameras, but despite these that sometimes integrate a flip-up screen to see what we are framing in VLOG mode, what can we do with the smartphone? We therefore find ourselves falling back on the front camera which in all honesty, even on the so-called camera phones, is not up to the quality of professional videos in addition to not having all the functions of the rear camera, such as a focus. Sorry for the extensive introduction but today I want to show you a product that allows you to transform your smartphone into a professional shooting tool with the rear camera, namely the SYNCO XView M4.
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What's in the sales package
This gadget is designed for vloggers, photographers and live streamers, counting on a versatile kit that offers crystal clear vision and perfect connectivity to capture extraordinary content effortlessly. Thanks to the exclusive Magsafe mounting system, it guarantees flawless selfies, vlogs and live streams, anytime and anywhere. Let's first analyze the contents of the package which includes:
- vlog screen;
- USB-C/USB-C charging cable;
- manuals;
- MagSafe magnetic ring (for devices that do not have this technology);
- tag with mirroring connection code (1234);
Key Features and Specifications
SYNCO XView M4 is made of plastic, but well made, offering a 3.97-inch HD display, which offers up to 3 different brightness levels to adapt to the context you are in. Good viewing angles as well as visibility under direct sunlight. On the opposite side of the screen we find the MagSafe attachment which allows you to anchor the product directly to a smartphone that integrates this technology, or using the ring provided you can use the SYNCO monitor with any smartphone and cover. The magnet is very firm and therefore you do not have to fear that the product will fall to the ground.
On the lower profile we find the Type-C input for charging the integrated battery, the ON/OFF button and a grid that hides a small speaker, useful for listening to what you have just recorded directly from the portable monitor. Finally, on the side profile there are 4 buttons that, depending on whether they are pressed individually or with a long press, return a different command. In our case we received the black color, but SYNCO XView M4 is also available in pink, white and light blue.
Speaking of battery, the high-quality portable selfie monitor integrates a 3,7V unit with a capacity of 1300 mAh that recharges in about 2 hours and allows continuous use for up to 3 hours of shooting, therefore more than optimal for VLOG recordings or tutorials. The product is basically compact and the protrusion does not create any discomfort compared to a common accessory equipped with MagSafe. And thanks to the N56 neodymium magnetic support, the SYNCO selfie monitor can be instantly attached to the phone or metal surfaces but above all it makes this accessory universal for any smartphone, no matter whether it is iOS or Android.
Once you have turned on the SYNCO XView M4, you just need to pair it with your smartphone's Bluetooth and then connect it via mirroring. Using the buttons positioned directly on the screen, we can flip the image, adjust the speaker volume, adjust the display lighting, mirror the image, but we can also change the aspect ratio, for example favoring the framing of the subject rather than the camera controls, but above all we can directly start a video recording or take a photo.
It should be specified right away that the small screen does not support 4K recordings but up to a maximum of 1080p at 60 fps. Furthermore, during my tests I found that with iPhone there is no delay while with Android the replicated image is slightly delayed, but still nothing serious to the point of affecting our shots. The real strength of this product lies in my opinion in the MagSafe, in fact if you have a smartphone support you could anchor the monitor to it so that with the corner of your eye you peek at the frame, but you will not be influenced to look at the screen, thus obtaining more realistic shots.
In essence, with SYNCO XView M4 we can easily obtain professional quality vlogs, thanks to the clear vision and stable connection but above all thanks to dimensions and weights that offer wide portability. Therefore, use the rear camera of the phone for impeccable selfies and high-quality photos/videos, in scenarios such as live streaming.
Conclusions and price
SYNCO XView M4 is perfect for anyone who wants to create content. Its high definition display, MagSafe technology and the ability to use this monitor as a remote control to start a video recording make it an indispensable tool for producing high quality videos and photos. We could almost define it as a 2 in 1 product combining a monitor screen in itself or a visual extension of the smartphone's rear camera to improve shooting on the go. Designed for both amateurs and professionals, it makes professional-level shooting accessible to everyone at a competitive price, in fact you can find it on Amazon at a price of 69 euros.
