Razer’s been quietly putting out dedicated desktop soundbars for some time, and while the Leviathan line of products has always seemed decent enough, it’s never lit the world on fire. Now, the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro comes with a new speaker array and built-in cameras for head tracking, so the headset-free virtual surround sound will […]
Read MoreIntroduction and specs This year’s Lite model from Xiaomi’s numeric flagship series shapes up to be a proper Lite compared to its vanilla 13 and 13 Pro siblings. The “Lite” designation has been associated with less than stellar hardware for those on a budget, and these models often ride on the success of their true […]
Read MoreIntroduction The Xiaomi 13 is the company’s latest mainstream flagship. The phone isn’t exactly new since it made a debut in China back in December last year. However, now it is moving on to a global release, and in the process, a unit came by the office for a full review. [embedded content] The Xiaomi […]
Read MoreIntroduction Do you remember how the Xiaomi 12S Ultra did not launch outside China even though it had the potential to become one of the bestselling smartphones? Yes, we are still bitter about that, too. But today, we have some sweet, sweet news! The Xiaomi 13 Pro, the company’s most current flagship, is what the […]
Read MoreThere are a lot of products out there marketed for very specific uses—a product is either a pair of consumer headphones or a headset for conference calls. What if we told you you could find a product that fulfills both of these niches? Enter: Jabra Evolve2 85. About this Jabra Evolve2 85 review: We tested […]
Read MoreIntroduction We rarely get to play around with US-specific smartphones of a more budget stature. That hasn’t stopped us from recommending the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G, sight unseen if you’re looking for a handset in the $200 ballpark, but we still felt a more thorough approach was fitting. So, with that in mind, we tracked […]
Read MoreFor those in the high-end headphone hobby space, there are few who have yet to hear about Meze Audio. Founded in 2011, the company initially made its name on the back of the Meze Audio Classics 99. Now, it’s back with the release of the Liric headphones, both sporting a new type of driver called […]
Read MoreIntroduction What do letters even mean? Is “S” supposed to stand for speed? And then, if so, does that mean “T” is for turbo? With the advent of electric cars, will that “turbo” reference even make sense to anyone in a decade or two? The Xiaomi 12T Pro answers none of these questions. But that’s […]
Read MoreIntroduction and specs The midranger in Honor’s flagship Magic series comes back for another round in 2023 and offers quite a few upgrades over its predecessor. While last year’s Magic4 Lite was somewhat underwhelming, we have higher hopes for the Magic5 Lite, mostly because it rights some wrongs from the past. Notably, the Honor Magic5 […]
Read MoreIntroduction Vivo’s flagship crop is the strangest bunch we’ve ever seen – each new generation is different than the previous one, with shuffled features, different types of cameras, and changed screen resolutions. The only certain things we always expect to see are camera tech upgrades and chipset improvements. And that describes the new vivo X90 […]
Read MoreThe JBL Tune 500 is laser-focused on being a budget pick. It’s a wired pair of on-ear headphones with an inline microphone. At just $29.99 USD it’s undercutting almost every other pair of headphones on the market. Usually a product this cheap comes with serious flaws, and the JBL Tune 500 has many, but are […]
Read MoreThe inexpensive JBL Tune 125TWS sits in a crowded JBL lineup. It’s a simple music-oriented pair of earbuds with not much in the way of added luxuries, but let’s see how it sounds and feels. We tested the JBL Tune 125TWS for nine days to assess how well it works, how it differs from other […]
Read MoreIntroduction In the early noughties, everyone and their grandmother had a flip phone. In the smartphone era, it’s more of a big deal since it now means bending the display. No wonder then that Oppo went with that name in particular for its first globally sold foldable, the Find N2 Flip, which we have for […]
Read MoreLook, JBL puts out a lot of products. The company could be the most prolific manufacturer in the audio space, covering a pretty wide spread in terms of quality and price. The JBL Live 660NC lands pretty much smack dab in the middle of the price spectrum, offering active noise cancelling, software features, and built-in […]
Read MoreIntroduction A year later, the Note that isn’t returns. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra brings predictably minor upgrades – camera tweaks here and new chipset there, mostly – but how much can you really improve on the S22 Ultra in just a year? We’ll attempt to answer that question and see if the new Ultra […]
Read MoreFor those interested in wireless headsets, particularly for meetings and Zoom calls more than gaming, there aren’t that many fantastic choices. If you’re looking to avoid the gaudy RGB lighting of gaming headsets, finding a good headset with a smart look can be difficult. The Jabra Evolve2 65 presents itself as a new option for […]
Read MoreIntroduction One of the best compact phones in the world just got better – the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster, sturdier, better connected, and with more battery juice. The Galaxy S23 is still as small, lightweight and attractive as ever, and we expect it to become a fan-favorite in the compact segment. The new Galaxy […]
Read MoreIntroduction and specs The OnePlus 11 this year comes without a Pro model, so the vanilla has a tough job carrying the weight of two devices. After all, it has to convince older OnePlus 9 users, for example, and those using the Pro. And it appears that the company was able to splice the two […]
Read MoreThese days pretty much everyone needs a headset with a dedicated mic. Whether you take the occasional remote work meeting, or work in a shared office space, the Logitech H390 could be the thing to get if you don’t want to spend much money. That it’s made partly from recycled plastic is a nice touch […]
Read MoreIntroduction It’s been ten months since the Poco X4 Pro premiere, and naturally, in the break-neck pace of industry releases, it’s time for Poco’s next-generation smartphone to come out. And while the X4 Pro was a big step backward from the X3 Pro as far as performance was concerned, the new Poco X5 Pro focuses […]
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