The Coros Vertix 2 is a watch that offers almost everything you could want from an outdoor companion. It has a rugged build, strong sports tracking features and excellent battery life. In addition, while new additions such as mapping and music aren’t perfectly integrated, it’s still a big watch with plenty to like. Pros Great […]
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Nokia Noise Cancelling Earbuds
An underwhelming pair of headphones that fail to excel in any particular field. While these earbuds boast true wireless connectivity and are very lightweight, the sound quality and noise cancellation is poor, and there are issues with achieving a secure fit in the ears. There are better models available for the same price. Pros Relatively […]
Vive Flow
Vive Flow is a fascinating new step for virtual reality, packing the technology into a pair of glasses for a more portable and hassle-free experience. The design and built-in screen are both superb, but the reliance on the power of your smartphone leaves me unconvinced that there’s a killer app or use case that can […]
Samsung The Terrace: Hands-on
First impressions of Samsung’s attempt to take its TV range to the great outdoors (well, to the garden). Pros Well builtGood picture qualityLots of smarts Cons ExpensiveAnti-reflection stops glare, not so much peopleTerrace soundbar is a bit pricey Availability UKRRP: £4999 USARRP: $9999 EuropeRRP: €4799 CanadaRRP: CA$12999 Key Features Water-resistanceIP55 water- and dust-resistance 4K HDR […]
Sharp EQ3/EQ4 hands-on
While not on sale until early 2022, Sharp’s EQ series is showing promising signs of being a competitive mid-range 4K set. Pros AffordableQuantum Dot displayDolby VisionDolby Atmos and DTS:X sound Cons Not too brightNo local dimming Availability UKRRP: £699.99 Key Features HDMI 2.1VRR, ALLM and eARC supported Android 11Features Google Assistant, Chromecast and Google Stadia […]
Whirlpool UW8 F2C XLSB UK Review
What is the Whirlpool UW8 F2C XLSB UK? Partnering the staggeringly good SW8 AM2C XARL UK refrigerator, the UW8 F2C XLSB UK is the colder other half of this wardrobe-like cooling duo. Huge capacity, UK-worktop depth, sleek design and A++ energy rating all trump most US-style side-by-side fridge freezers with ease. We love the LED […]
AEG QX9
Striking to look at, the AEG QX9 is both a handheld vacuum cleaner for smaller jobs and an upright vacuum cleaner for bigger ones. It’s capable of cleaning well, although I did find that often I had to use the High power setting to get the best results. If you’re looking for flexibility, this cleaner […]
Whirlpool UW8 F2C XLSB UK Review
What is the Whirlpool UW8 F2C XLSB UK? Partnering the staggeringly good SW8 AM2C XARL UK refrigerator, the UW8 F2C XLSB UK is the colder other half of this wardrobe-like cooling duo. Huge capacity, UK-worktop depth, sleek design and A++ energy rating all trump most US-style side-by-side fridge freezers with ease. We love the LED […]
Nest Cam (indoor, wired)
Cheaper than the rest of the lineup, the Nest Cam (indoor, wired) still includes the main features of its stablemates, which means onboard recording and object detection, so you don’t necessarily need to pay for a Nest Aware subscription. Offering decent video recording, this camera is a decent choice for those on a budget, even […]
Samsung UE43AU7100
Bells and whistles are in predictable short supply, but the Samsung UE43AU7100 absolutely nails the fundamentals of being a TV in 2021. Pros Balanced, believable native 4K imagesEffective smart TV interfaceGood upscaling (up to a point) Cons Contrast suffers from lack of both brightness and blacknessNo Dolby Vision HDRTedious sound Key Features PurColor Engine + […]