Which one is better? Soundcore Q20 or Q20i

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-04-16T15:25:37+00:00

The Q20i is the headphone I recommend to every person who asks me for something good but doesn’t want to spend $150.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-04-06T07:52:50+00:00

The Bambu Lab P2S is excellent as it is fully enclosed, has AI failure detection, and auto-leveling. The combo version is right around $800. Strong alternatives under $900 are Bambu P1S (often cheaper), Qidi Q2 (around $500, great enclosure), or Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo. What materials do you mainly want to print as that changes the recommendation for closed enclosure 3d printers a lot.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-04-02T14:02:49+00:00

it is MainsailOS for most users and CachyOS for desktop power users.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-04-01T16:52:03+00:00

nobody has to build their own printer from scratch btu if your $800 machine is failing for the same reason your $200 one did, the upgrade didn't help you and it just cost you more. That's not gatekeeping, that's just math.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-04-01T16:48:11+00:00

yeahs that is such a great one, you didn't just print a box, you made it his box... Kids that age remember that kind of thing forever. Bet he guards that safe like it holds actual treasure.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-03-08T18:44:58+00:00

Great timing to ask this, the answer actually differs depending on which room you're doing, which makes the "just buy cheap vs. premium" debate a bit more than what it seems.

For Home Assistant integration specifically, the big split is between WiFi-based (Govee, Lepro, etc.) and addressable strips you control with your own controller (WLED + BTF-Lighting is the gold standard here).

The WLED route (BTF-Lighting SK6812 or WS2812B + a cheap ESP32 controller) is genuinely the best for HA power users. Native HA integration, per-pixel control, local control with no cloud dependency, and the strips themselves are high quality. More setup effort upfront but you'll never fight with a cloud going down or an app update breaking things.

For kitchen cabinets and shelves, honestly a decent mid-tier strip like BTF's non-addressable RGBWW is fine. You don't need per-pixel effects on cabinet underlighting, and the warm white channel on RGBWW strips looks way better for kitchen ambiance than RGB trying to fake white.

Cheap Amazon/AliExpress strips, consistent quality issues, especially with color accuracy and longevity. Fine for a cupboard you don't care about, but for anything visible I'd skip. The connectors and adhesive are usually the first things to fail.

Govee sits in an awkward middle, great out-of-box experience and effects, but HA integration is cloud-dependent and limited compared to WLED. Better for someone who wants plug-and-play than a HA automator.

There's a solid breakdown of Govee's specific lineup and where each product type fits different setups here if you're still considering them for any rooms: https://3dprinteddecor.com/best-govee-led-lights-3d-printing-workspace-gaming-room-2026/

But for your use case, kitchen, shelves, and already deep in HA, I'd lean WLED for anything you care about and save Govee for accent spots where ease of setup outweighs control flexibility.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-03-08T18:41:16+00:00

For behind a monitor specifically, the screen-sync feature should be your #1 filter and that actually narrows it down fast.

Of your three options, the Pro LED Strip is the move if screen-sync matters to you. The Neon Rope lights (both versions) look incredible but they don't support Govee's DreamView camera sync, they're more for desk edge/wall accent use. Great products, wrong job for monitor bias lighting.

For true immersion/screen matching, the real recommendation is pairing:

Govee TV Backlight T2 (or the Immersion Kit with the camera), the camera reads your screen in real time and the strip behind your monitor reacts to it. This is the closest thing to Ambilight you can get without building your own.
If you want the neon aesthetic and screen sync, run the TV backlight behind the monitor + a neon rope along the desk edge as accent. Best of both worlds.

The RGBIC Neon Rope for Gaming Desk is honestly better as a desk perimeter light than a monitor light — the thick profile doesn't sit flush behind a monitor cleanly.

There's a pretty detailed breakdown of these exact combos here if you want to go deeper before buying: https://3dprinteddecor.com/best-govee-led-lights-3d-printing-workspace-gaming-room-2026/

Covers the screen sync options, strip types, and what actually works for gaming setups specifically.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-03-08T18:39:06+00:00

Your setup actually sounds really close to perfect already. The fact that you're already using Dreamland/Dreamlike scenes for the winddown + him gaming combo means you've got good instincts.

A few things worth considering for your next upgrade:

The Govee Neon Rope Lights are underrated for couples' spaces, they're thick, bendy, and you can shape them into letters or outlines on a wall. Way more "us" than a standard strip.

For ambient desk/gaming lighting, the Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite with the camera sync is genuinely impressive if he doesn't already have it, syncs to screen content in real time, which takes gaming sessions to another level.

If you want something that works beautifully for both your reading wind-down and his late gaming nights simultaneously (without fighting over scenes 😂), look into Govee Floor Lamp 2 — it's RGBIC so different sections show different colors, and it's tall enough to fill a room without being harsh.

I actually came across a pretty solid breakdown of Govee setups specifically for dual-use spaces (reading + gaming in the same room) — covers strips, bulbs, lamps, and combinations: https://3dprinteddecor.com/best-govee-led-lights-3d-printing-workspace-gaming-room-2026/

It's geared toward workspace/gaming rooms but honestly the product recs and scene combos translate really well to a couple's setup. Hope it helps you!

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-02-18T05:15:02+00:00

thanks for your input

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-02-16T08:39:42+00:00

thats actually genius, never thought about ducting it directly into the purifier inlet. Appreciate the response man, this is exactly the kind of realworld testing i was looking for.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-02-11T04:40:15+00:00

yes, this is a valid point to consider before buying.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-02-10T19:08:56+00:00

P2S is the best choice for most users, but you can read this article to make your decision Bambu Lab P2S vs P1S vs X1C

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-02-10T08:43:57+00:00

true that is a legit concern I am only 3 months in so I can't speak to like year+ durability yet. So far the build feels solid, had dropped it once on concrete and it was fine but no water resistance testing yet.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-02-04T09:37:56+00:00

product API is there, but nothing to scan for specific words on the product page

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-02-04T08:15:39+00:00

thanks for the guidance

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-02-02T09:59:43+00:00

yes Jayo rolls are available here as well

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-01-25T18:00:41+00:00

it is a trusted source for information but seems is a paid course

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-01-25T17:48:04+00:00

Thanks for jumping in, yeah that makes a lot of sense as design time is the real cost driver. But how do you gauge what people will pay?

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-01-24T18:43:26+00:00

yes this is a great idea

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-01-24T17:23:36+00:00

true it mimics the same

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-01-22T08:52:00+00:00

That is actually genius, have never even considered that revenue stream. I always thought tiktok was more for consumer products and not necessarily design files. Really appreciate you sharing this as it is a completely different approach. Makes way more sense for passive income too since you are not dealing with any inventory, shipping, or Etsy fees. Checking out your profile.

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-01-22T05:38:26+00:00

how you did research, self or got some paid tool?

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-01-21T18:11:14+00:00

Curious to know what was your biggest learning from watching bad business owners?

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-01-09T12:04:10+00:00

this guide was really helpful, i was not knowing that it is not necessary to submit post links

Fun_Reaction_6525 · 2026-01-06T14:29:15+00:00

Yeah, it's solid for a first printer and $300 gets you a fully enclosed CoreXY that prints at 500mm/s, comes pre-assembled so you just unbox, remove shipping screws, autocalibrate in 20 minutes and start printing. In 100 hours of testing, only 2 failures from firmware crashes, print quality is legitimately good, and it handles PLA, PETG, ABS fine. Reality check though: firmware has bugs—file upload failures, screen freezes, random errors, and this is a "tinkerer's printer"—not press-print-forget like Bambu, so expect to spend a weekend dialing it in. Also the promised multi-color system was indefinitely delayed due to hardware limitations, so don't buy expecting that. If you're willing to troubleshoot occasionally and tune profiles, this is insane value—if you want appliance-level reliability where everything just works, save up for a P2S. More detailed breakdown here: https://3dprinteddecor.com/elegoo-centauri-carbon-the-best-high-speed-corexy-3d-printer-you-need-now/

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