Introduction Remember flip phones? Someone at Samsung sure did and had an idea: “why not a flip phone, but with a folding screen?”. And thus the Flip line was born, and of course it’s called that, what else would you name it? As is par for the course for Samsung’s newest of endeavors, the first […]
Read MoreIntroduction The OnePlus 10R is the newest entrant in OnePlus’ mid-range R-series. Known as the OnePlus Ace in China, the 10R is essentially the Realme GT Neo 3 but with minor changes. The OnePlus 10R is based on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 platform. It features a large 120Hz display and a triple camera system on […]
Read MoreThe internet is flooded with all sorts of newcomers to audio products, and it has never been more overwhelming to parse the junk from the gold. Sure, the reliable standbys are out there, but the bargain hunters willing to take a chance on inexpensive unknowns might get a dud or a diamond in the rough. […]
Read MoreAstro has been one of the most popular brands of gaming headsets for a long time, and while that success hasn’t always been reflected in the quality of its products, eventually there has to be a winner. The Astro A20 (Gen 2) is a pretty straightforward wireless gaming headset—there’s an Xbox version and PlayStation version, and […]
Read MoreShokz corners the bone conduction headphones market with a limited line accommodating professionals, athletes, and general listeners. The Shokz OpenRun looks nearly identical to company’s famed Aeropex headset, but adds some new features like fast charging and better battery life. We like the OpenRun because it’s safety-oriented and doesn’t clog up your ears. Not only […]
Read MoreJBL makes plenty of bass-heavy headphones, and the JBL Tune 510BT is another option for bass heads. This wireless headset features JBL’s signature bassy sound, Bluetooth multipoint, a built-in microphone, and voice assistant integration all for under $50 USD. But even with everything this headset brings to the table, it’s lacking in the comfort department. […]
Read MoreIntroduction Ah, foldables. The dream of the folding-screen smartphone has been around for more years than we can count, and for a long time, it seemed to be the mobile world’s nuclear fusion – constantly ‘just around the corner’, never actually materializing. That all changed a few short years ago, and Samsung’s already on the […]
Read MoreIntroduction and specs The recently released Honor Magic4 Lite in Europe isn’t a new phone in other markets. The device is also known as the Honor X30 and Honor X9 5G. The former was the first one to arrive in China back in December last year. The device is a budget version of the Magic4 […]
Read MoreIntroduction This year, iQOO has really surprised us with three interesting offers – the iQOO 9 SE, the iQOO 9, and the iQOO 9 Pro. We have already met the flagship Pro and affordable SE model, so it’s only natural to wrap up our series 9 tour with the headliner – the iQOO 9. iQOO […]
Read MoreThe pressure is on when any company releases a new flagship product, and the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 has a lot of expectations to live up to, from sound quality to active noise cancelling (ANC). With an already strong lineup of wireless earbuds and headphones, Sennheiser adds a bunch of extras to bolster the […]
Read MoreBowers & Wilkins is pushing the boundaries of premium wireless earbuds, with the PI7 earbuds coming in at a staggering $400 USD. For the money, you get the latest and greatest in Bluetooth tech which includes a unique audio transmitter feature and active noise cancelling (ANC). We spent two weeks with the Bowers & Wilkins […]
Read MoreIntroduction The apex of power – the Poco F4 GT steps on the scene with no shortage of boldness in its tagline. It’s not unfounded – the latest chipset and super-fast charging do project an image of power, but there’s also a playful side to it – you get shoulder triggers for in-game action, as […]
Read MoreIt’s painful to sacrifice sound quality for smart features when buying a home audio system. Luckily, with the Sonos One (Gen 2) that’s not much of a concern. This smart speaker has built-in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and it sounds pretty good for something so little. You can connect it for multiroom playback, and […]
Read MoreA companion to the Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3, the Audio-Technica ATH-GL3 is a new gaming headset from Audio-Technica. Featuring a simple design, detachable cables and microphone, and a focus on sound quality, this could be the ideal headset for the gamer looking for something cheap. The primary difference compared to its sibling headset is its closed-back design, […]
Read MoreIntroduction The iQOO 9 series originally debuted in China back in January with the iQOO 9 Pro and the vanilla iQOO 9. A month or so later, these officially made it over to India alongside the iQOO 9 SE. This is the first time iQOO is doing an “SE” model, and in keeping with tradition, […]
Read MoreThe HyperX Cloud Alpha has been one of the top-tier budget gaming headsets for years, but sometimes $99 USD is still too much money. If you’re not excited about paying premium headphone prices for something you’re only going to use for gaming, the HyperX Cloud Stinger might be just the ticket. This is a simple […]
Read MoreIntroduction and specs Just like last year, the new Red Magic 7 series from nubia comes in two flavors – standard and Pro. We already reviewed the vanilla model, so we know what to expect from the higher tier. After all, the two phones are fairly similar, with only a couple of marginal differences. Or […]
Read MoreAfterShokz (now named Shokz) has an iron grip on the bone conduction headphones market, with a handful of products aimed at athletes. The AfterShokz Aeropex lets you can keep an ear on what’s going on around you without the need for a software-powered transparency mode or mono listening. We like bone conduction headphones because they […]
Read MoreIntroduction The Redmi Note 11S is the fifth Note 11 model we are reviewing, and just when we thought our review series was finally complete, we received its 5G-enabled sibling as well. The Redmi Note 11S is a more powerful version of the vanilla Redmi Note 11. Borrowing hardware from the Redmi Note 11 Pro, […]
Read MoreEarlier this year, Samsung had unveiled its refreshed soundbar lineup. A few days ago, the soundbars went up for pre-order in a few countries. Now, initial reviews of those soundbars have been published, and they’ve been positive. Samsung announced that various international publications have mentioned positive things about its new soundbars. Gizmodo Australia said that […]
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