Verdict The Backbone One (2023) is a subtle revision of the original, but it remains the best and most flexible mobile controller in the business – now with improved hardware compatibility. Pros Excellent mobile gaming controls Improved and updated hardware compatibility Excellent all-encompassing UI Cons Still expensive Can be fiddly to fit your phone Not […]
Verdict The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a solid and more affordable AMOLED sports watch alternative to Garmin’s pricier Venu, which might not match it for smartwatch smarts, but still offers a great experience all round. Pros Sharp AMOLED colour screen Solid sports tracking modes Well integrated smartwatch features Cons Watch UI still needs some refining […]
Verdict The Fitbit Charge 6 is the go-to fitness tracker for those who want accurate daily tracking, rock-solid sleep monitoring, and advanced health features for a reasonable price, with Google integrations making the proposition more attractive than ever. It’s by no means a reliable device when it comes to GPS or heart rate tracking, and […]
Verdict The Garmin Venu 3 is a superb premium smartwatch. It’s aimed less at the fanatical athletic performance crowd, and instead offers the best interpretation of wellness data I’ve seen on a Garmin so far, and a great alternative to Oura and Whoop. However, most features are available on rival Garmins such as the Forerunner […]
Verdict The Lenovo Smart Paper is a smart digital notebook with a premium design and a bundled in stylus and case, but a high RRP and a somewhat inflexible nature drop it behind the competition. Pros Slim, premium design Pen and case included Strong writing experience Cons Expensive Restrictive cloud pricing Limited eBook provision Android […]
Verdict The Moto G13 meets the criteria of a cheap phone while looking good and offering excellent battery life. For under £130, you shouldn’t expect the kind of performance that’ll challenge flagships, but the G13 is well-made – even with corners cut regarding display resolution and the camera setup. Pros Smooth 90Hz refresh rate Attractive […]
Verdict The RedMagic 8S Pro is a near-perfect gaming phone with excellent hardware and performance. You get a well-rounded package with an all-day battery life and improved software than before. It still needs some work, but this phone is ridiculous value for the money for the kind of kit on offer. Pros Top-notch performance Great […]
Verdict The Amazfit Cheetah Pro is a solid first attempt at a dedicated running watch that crams in a lot of features into an attractive and comfortable design. If Amazfit can get that software looking as good as the hardware then it might have a bit of a winner here. Right now, it needs a […]
Verdict The Coros Pace 3 is a great value multisports watch that puts sports tracking before everything else, and the result is one of the best watches to track runs and more. Pros Great sports tracking for the money Heart rate monitoring performance Improved battery life Cons More expensive than Pace 2 Not best for […]
Verdict The Nokia C32 has almost everything you really need. As a spare work phone, cloud gaming device, or the first smartphone for a kid or elderly family member, it’s more than enough, and a real sign of how quickly yesterday’s flagship features can trickle down in cost. It may be slow at times, but […]
