Quiz: What Type of Tech Shopper Are You?

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Shopping habits are different for every person, especially when it comes to getting new gadgets. Some purchase tech products because they’re intrigued by the hype around them, while others look into every specification and function to ensure their money’s worth. 

Some people prefer to buy the latest gadgets as soon as they’re released, while others wait until there are great deals and discounts that they can score—like the voucher code SUPERPAYDAY, which lets you get P150 off on a minimum purchase worth P400 at the SM Malls Online app from August 27 to 30, 2022. This promo is available for non-food delivery orders only.

If you want to figure out which type of tech shopper you are, pick the gadget that catches your eye the most among these 6 great tech finds.


Nothing Phone: You’re the trendspotter


Whatever gadget trend is ruling over social media, we’re sure you have already heard of it—and that you’ve likely bought that popular gadget, too. You always know the latest tech news and if you’re a content creator, people probably look for your gadget reviews and recommendations. 

A tech product we bet you’ve been eyeing lately is the Nothing Phone - Pure Instinct from British tech company NOTHING, which is led by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei and backed by famous tech personalities like iPod inventor Tony Fadell, Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin, and Reddit CEO Steve Huffman.

This smartphone has an eye-catching glyph interface that uses a series of white LED strips running across a transparent glass back for notifications—and the light patterns that it shows differ depending on the kind of notification so that you won’t need to check your screen. Aside from this cool feature, it’s also generating lots of buzz for its 50MP Dual Camera, Nothing OS, 120Hz OLED display, and Snapdragon 778G+ processor.

Get the Nothing Phone - Pure Instinct (Black) smartphone now for as low as P27,990 at Gaming Grounds via the SM Malls Online app.


Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: You’re the brand loyalist


Aside from preferences in style or user interface, a tech user’s decision to stay loyal to a brand also comes from established trust in product quality and a history of satisfying customer experience. Knowing which brand works best for you helps you narrow down your options from the myriad of gadgets on the market, and it also saves you time and effort from learning a whole new operating system. 

If you’re Team Android or Team Samsung, you’d want to add the timelessly stylish and functional Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 to your collection. Although it radiates a sophisticated aura with its rotating bezel and vivid screen, this smartwatch is perfect for outdoor and fitness activities that require lots of sweat and movement. Its Ridge Sports Band is made of durable and sweat-resistant material—and rest assured that this gadget can stay firmly fit on your wrist, too.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 also measures your body composition like body fat percentage, skeletal muscle, and body water to help you track your fitness progress. Its other features include a sleep tracker, step counter, calorie checker, live message board, and seamless connectivity to Samsung Galaxy devices.

From the original price of P17,990, you can now get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm at 50% off for only P8,995 at MemoXpress via the SM Malls Online app.


Amazon Echo: You’re the practical buyer


Where will you use a product and how will it make your life easier? These questions are important to practical buyers like you when getting new gadgets, and smart devices like the Amazon Echo are an excellent match for your focus on function. 

This voice-activated speaker is equipped with Alexa and can follow commands like ordering pizza from your favorite restaurant, checking the weather, playing music from streaming platforms like Spotify, and controlling other smart devices in your home. The Amazon Echo is also portable and can be placed on top of a desk, so you don’t have to worry about the space it might take up in your room. 

Enjoy 8% off on the Amazon Echo, available now for only P8,775 (from the original price of P9,500) at Infomax and Urbangiz via the SM Malls Online app.


Acer Aspire 5: You’re the specs enthusiast


Forget about flashy appearances and sleek designs; technical specifications are your priority when buying gadgets. You’re well-versed in hardware and software lingo and can determine the differences between types of processors, graphics processing units, and other details that might confuse regular gadget buyers. 

The Acer Aspire 5 has specs that guarantee fast, smooth, and high performance, such as an Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor with 6 MB Smart Cache, 3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.1 GHz, DDR4 or LPDDR4x RAM, 8GB of onboard DDR4 system memory, and 256 NVMe SSD. This productivity-boosting laptop also has Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors that you can enjoy on an Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD screen with a full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution.

From an original price of P29,999, you can get the Acer Aspire 5 A514-54-31WL | Black at 13% off for only P25,988 at Villman via the SM Malls Online app.


JBL Quantum 100 - Black: You’re the budol shopper


What starts as window shopping often becomes an “add to cart” moment for you. You love discovering new gadgets that match your lifestyle and you enjoy the spontaneity of scoring a budol find that gives you value for your money.

If you’re a gamer, the JBL Quantum 100 is a tech product you just won’t be able to scroll past because of its powerful audio features that can upgrade your gameplay experience. With its JBL QuantumSOUND Signature, you can enjoy realistic soundscapes for your games. It also has a lightweight headband and memory foam ear cushions that keep you comfortable during long gaming sessions. You can also use its detachable, voice-focus directional boom mic when streaming or playing with your friends. 

The JBL Quantum 100 - Black is now available for only P1,799.25 (from the original price of P2,399) at JBL via the SM Malls Online app.


Aukey PB-XD10 Power Delivery 2.0: You’re the bargain hunter


“Sale” is a word that you can’t ever resist, and that’s for a good reason! Through your love for scoring great tech finds at discounted prices or with freebies, you’ve developed lots of patience and excellent research skills that let you time your purchases and point you to the right stores for the best bargains.

During the SM Malls Online app’s Super Payday Sale, you can enjoy markdowns on gadgets and tech accessories like the Aukey PB-XD10 10050mah Power Delivery 2.0 USB C Power Bank with Quick Charge 3.0. This powerbank is capable of fast charging and supports various devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Huawei, Oppo, and RealMe smartphones. If you’re a gamer, you can use it to power up your Nintendo Switch Console. For your safety, it also has advanced circuitry and built-in safeguards to protect your gadgets from fluctuating electric currents, overheating, and overcharging.

From the original price of P4,698, you can get the Aukey PB-XD10 10050mah Power Delivery 2.0 USB C Power Bank with Quick Charge 3.0 at 45% off for only P2,599 at Aukey via the SM Malls Online app.

Find a gadget that suits your lifestyle this Cybermonth at SM Malls nationwide. Don’t forget to use the voucher code SUPERPAYDAY to get P150 off on a minimum purchase worth P400 at the SM Malls Online app from August 27 to 30, 2022. This promo is available for non-food delivery orders only.

For more exciting discounts and promos, visit the SM Deals site or download the SM Malls Online app!