The Treblab Z7 Pro offer balanced sound for the price, in an over-ear design that keeps things simple. They’re comfortable to wear over extended periods, plus add in a generous battery life and these are a solid, affordable set of headphones all-round. Pros Good sound for the price Comfortable to wear for long periodsBig battery […]
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Polar Pacer Pro
The Polar Pacer Pro is pitched at runners, but it’s definitely a multi-sport watch that will appeal to swimmers, cyclists and triathletes too. Add in some of Polar’s best software features – brought over from its pricier Vantage and Grit X watches – wrapped up in a lightweight design, and this might be Polar’s best-value […]
Sony WH-1000XM5: The Best ANC cans?
A new look, a sprinkle of improvements and a new price. Here are our first impressions of Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones Availability UKRRP: £380 USATBC EuropeRRP: €420 CanadaTBC AustraliaTBC Key Features V1 integrated processorBrings improvements to noise cancelling performance DSEE ExtremeRestores frequency response of tracks using AI 360 Reality AudioSupports immersive 3D audio Introduction Sony’s WH-1000XM5 […]
Sennheiser HD 450SE
Sennheiser embraces Alexa for this special edition version of its HD 450 wireless noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones. They’re light, smooth and surprisingly affordable… Pros Universal voice assistant supportLightweight, comfortable design 30-hour battery lifeBalanced, even performancePrice Cons Manual controls are fiddlyNoise cancelling isn’t top-notch Availability UKRRP: £169 USAunavailable EuropeRRP: €199 CanadaTBC AustraliaRRP: AU$299.95 Key Features Universal voice […]
Technics EAH-A800
An impressive pair of noise-cancelling headphones, the EAH-A800 convince in all areas. They come stacked with features, the deliver high-quality sound, noise-cancelling is excellent, and the battery life is brilliant. The Technics are noise-cancellers of a very high calibre. Pros Tremendous battery lifeHigh-quality soundImpressive noise cancellationGreat wireless connectionComfortable to wear Cons Sony over-ears offer more […]
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 3 are its best true wireless buds yet, delivering a confident and rich sound, improved design and feature set, at a price that’s competitive with its nearest rivals. While they’re not quite the best for sound or noise cancellation, if you want a fun, engaging sound with some dynamic bass, Sennheiser’s […]
DJI Mini 3 Pro review: a drone with true mass appeal
Offering a better camera than any other sub-250g drone, as well as obstacle-sensing tech, long battery life and responsive, easy-to-use flight controls, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is a drone with true mass appeal. While it looks quite expensive next to DJI’s other Mini models, its design and performance goes above and beyond the bar […]
Mobvoi Earbuds ANC
A low asking price and ANC don’t tend to go together well, but they make pretty good bedfellows in the Mobvoi ANC Earbuds. Pros Good ANC and awareness modeLikable, broadly pitched audioCheapComfortable fit Cons Can sound rather one-paced with music genresBattery life diminished with ANC Availability UKRRP: £49.99 Key Features Noise cancellationNoise cancellation for £50 […]
Virgin Media Stream
Virgin Media’s Stream is a pocket-sized all-in-one streaming box that supports live channels, subscription streaming services, free video apps and music apps. Here are our first impressions of it. Introduction I got the opportunity to see the Virgin Media Stream in action at the brand’s launch event in April. Here are my initial thoughts on the […]
Røde NTH-100
Once you get over the outdated configuration, there’s nothing but positive things to say about the NTH-100 wired headphones. Whether you want to use them for casual or critical listening, these Røde headphones are a compelling option. Pros Articulate, convincing sound in all scenarios Built to lastGood-looking (in a purposeful sort of way) Cons Sonic […]