Next, a $42 holographic projection light is tested. Despite high expectations from the product images depicting a mesmerizing jellyfish projection, the actual device is much smaller and fails spectacularly during testing. It breaks upon activation, leading the reviewer to declare it a scam.
The reviewer tests a $25 translation pen, an 'intelligent scanning translation dictionary'. He successfully demonstrates its real-time English-to-Chinese translation capabilities by scanning text, highlighting its impressive functionality. He praises it as an amazing tool, giving it a 9.3 out of 10.
The host tries out a $37 '8K drone' with a unique feature: shooting small pellets. The drone turns out to be very small and fragile. Despite efforts to get it to fly, it fails to take off due to apparent damage and poor design, leading the reviewer to declare it 'junk' and 'pathetic'.
The video begins with the host discussing how he encountered a Temu ad for a suspiciously cheap electronics device, prompting him to question the legitimacy of such deals. He decides to purchase a dozen inexpensive items from Temu, including a translation pen, an 8K drone, and an Apple Watch lookalike, to test their authenticity and functionality.
The first product tested is a $15 'Apple Watch' from a company named 'Black View', advertised with AI Voice Assistant and compatibility with both Android and iPhone. Despite initial skepticism, the smartwatch surprises the reviewer by easily pairing with an app, tracking steps and heart rate, and even allowing phone calls. He concludes it's an impressive device for its price.
Next, the reviewer tests a $37 handheld game console resembling a Game Boy. He is amazed to find it pre-loaded with over 100 games, including classic titles from Capcom, Sega, and Nintendo. The console's decent graphics and solid build quality for its price lead him to praise China's ability to produce affordable electronics, drawing a contrast with expensive mainstream consoles.
The host then moves on to a $60 mechanical pet dog with AI voice control and the ability to dance. While the dog attempts some of its advertised tricks like sitting, it largely fails to impress and even appears somewhat unsettling to the reviewer due to its erratic movements. He gives it a scared 8.2 out of 10, but advises against purchasing it.
A $16 lightsaber is tested next, advertised with 15 color options. The reviewer demonstrates the lightsaber, noting it feels sturdy and changes colors. Although it only had seven colors instead of the advertised fifteen, he finds it a fun toy, especially for kids, and recommends it with a 7.4 out of 10 rating.
The reviewer unboxes and tests a $15 foot massager, which is the best-selling electric massage item on Temu. Despite initial concern about the packaging, the device works well, offers different modes and speeds, and provides a 'pleasantly surprising' and an 'overall excellent experience'. He rates it an 8.5 out of 10.
A $16 wearable mini body cam, advertised to shoot in 1080P, is tested. The reviewer attempts to record footage but discovers that his standard SD card is incompatible, rendering the device useless. He concludes it's a 'trash' and a 'scam' product, giving it a 0 out of 10 for its inability to function.
A singing and dancing cactus toy is tested. The cactus successfully repeats phrases and plays music, but its constant repetition of the reviewer's words becomes annoying, especially when he attempts to give it positive feedback. He labels it a 'waste of money' due to its irritating nature.
The reviewer tests a $15 rechargeable LED face mask, similar to more expensive red light therapy masks. He wears it briefly, noting the red flashing lights. However, he finds no immediate effect and expresses uncertainty about its efficacy, joking that only time will tell if it makes him 'handsome Squidward'.
Finally, a $3 TikTok scroll ring is tested, advertised to remotely scroll through short-form videos. The tiny device only allows volume adjustment, failing its primary function of scrolling. The reviewer deems it a 'scam alert' and a waste of money, emphasizing that even $3 isn't worth spending on a non-functional item.
The video concludes with the host summarizing his experience, stating that while some products were indeed scams, a surprising number (7-8 out of 10) were good quality and useful. He expresses being 'genuinely impressed' by Temu's offerings, acknowledging that Chinese-made products can compete with US manufacturing.