I tested this digital audio player and its sound dominates almost any rival, but there's a catch By Simon Lucas published 6 September 25 The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000 is remarkably accomplished but let down by a hefty price
Asustor Flashstor 6 FS6706T review By Simon Handby published 5 December 24 This all-flash home NAS is very quick, but its lack of flexibility means we’d lean towards the Nimbustor 4.
Asustor Nimbustor 4 Gen2 AS5404T review By Simon Handby published 5 December 24 A particularly strong choice as a media server, the updated Nimbustor 4 is both flexible and quick.
Activo Q1 hybrid IEM headphones review: impressive and affordable audiophile IEMs By Carrie Marshall published 11 January 25 Astell & Kern's hi-res player now has matching high quality headphones that won't break the bank – joy!
I tried the Asus ZenWiFi XD5 - see what I thought of this Wi-Fi 6 mesh By Darien Graham-Smith published 7 April 25 A hugely configurable Wi-Fi 6 mesh at a fair price, even if speeds are solid rather than spectacular.
I tested the Sophos AP6 420E - see how this access point debut from Sophos works out By Dave Mitchell published 20 March 25 Not the best value, but a capable Wi-Fi 6E AP with centralized cloud management services.
Plaud Note voice recorder review By Alastair Jennings published 15 March 25 Generate minutes from every call, meeting or conversation.
I tested the Netgear WAX220 - read what I thought of this Wi-Fi 6 AP By Dave Mitchell published 21 April 25 Not the best value, but this standalone Wi-Fi 6 AP is easy to deploy and delivers good performance and coverage.
My NAS budget won't stretch far enough for this four-bay monster By Mark Pickavance published 2 February 25 Confronting recent Ugreen launches, the new Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen 3 offers unprecedented performance for a four-bay NAS
Ruijie Reyee RG-RAP2260(E) review By Dave Mitchell published 2 December 24 A top-value Wi-Fi 6 AP with good performance, excellent cloud management and slick provisioning services.
The Asus ROG Destrier Core Gaming Chair kept me cool for some seriously sweaty gaming sessions By Dashiell Wood published 2 January 26 The Asus ROG Destrier Core Gaming Chair is a strong choice if you’re looking for a mesh option, though it has plenty of strong competition.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: a hit for heart-rate monitoring, stamina and fit, but the sound isn't perfect By Becky Scarrott published 26 February 25 Beats has done more than up its game with the Powerbeats Pro 2; the brand has actually made me reconsider what I prioritize in fitness buds – and it isn't sound quality.
Astrill VPN review By Sam Dawson last updated 17 July 25 A premium-priced VPN with specialized features, but a dated design and limited device support
Marshall Heston 120 review: a stunning Dolby Atmos soundbar with amazing bass for an all-in-one By Harry Padoan published 3 June 25 Marshall’s first ever soundbar supplies quaking bass and awesome Atmos for movies, making it a top-tier all-in-one option.
Creative's new otherworldly desktop speakers belong on an alien spaceship – and they're so good, I'd abduct them By Tom Bedford published 26 March 25 Creative's Pebble Nova desktop speakers are big dark orbs, and the sound quality is truly out of this world
TP-Link AXE5400 Wi-Fi 6E Range Extender (RE815XE): a fast, affordable range extender By Cliff Joseph published 2 January 26 The TP-Link AXE5400 Wi-Fi 6E Range Extender (RE815XE) is a fast yet affordable range extender for tackling Wi-Fi deadspots.
I tested Audioengine's tiny wireless speakers with a beautiful design and surprisingly impressive audio performance By Steve May published 4 March 25 Compact, with a premium finish, the A2+ are easy on the eye – but they have limitations.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 review: a solid budget alternative to the AirPods, but there’s better out there By Harry Padoan published 9 June 25 I tested Anker’s rival to the AirPods 4 and it was a tighter contest than I’d anticipated.
I tested the Zettlab D6 NAS and with local AI, it's like having a personal assistant to log, document and find my files By Alastair Jennings published 3 December 25 This is the future of NAS, offering localised LLM models for chat search and human language interaction with the hardware.
The VQ Cath Kidston 5,000mAh Power Bank is one of the most stylish batteries I’ve seen, but it’s too slow for the price By Lewis Maddison published 21 March 25 The VQ Cath Kidston 5,000mAh Power Bank certainly looks more interesting than most – but how capable is it?
I spent a week with the Samsung Galaxy XR and Apple's Vision Pro has nothing to worry about – yet By Lance Ulanoff published 4 November 25 Samsung's first mixed-reality headset is a decent first effort, but it fails to impress in a few key areas.
I tried out the Asus ExpertWiFi EBR63 - read how easy this Wi-Fi 6 router is for price, and security By Dave Mitchell published 6 February 25 An easily managed all-in-one Wi-Fi 6 router crammed with great security features at an astonishing price.
Asustor Flashstor 6 Gen 2 FS6806X review By Mark Pickavance published 24 May 25 Building on the original FS6706T, the new Asustor FS6806X Gen 2 delivers more power and performance, but this all comes at a cost.
The Casabrews CM5418 is a small but mighty espresso machine for the casual coffee lover By Abigail Shannon published 17 September 25 A great entry-level espresso machine if you're on a tight budget or short on space.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station 3-in-1 Stand review: I've tested countless MagSafe chargers, and this is the fastest so far By Cesci Angell published 30 November 24 Steadfast and fast-charging, this 3-in-1 charger gets my vote.
I survived Atomfall’s testing countryside and became an ethically murky mercenary By Sarah Thwaites published 21 March 25 Atomfall is a charming but brutal survival game that takes its cues from iconic pop culture titans like Doctor Who and Fallout.
Aura Aspen review: a digital photo frame that looks as pretty as your pictures By Josh Russell published 17 May 25 With a bright, vibrant display and beautiful build quality, this frame is the perfect blend of style and substance.
Asus RP-AX58: low-cost Wi-Fi 6 range extender for tackling Wi-Fi deadspots By Cliff Joseph published 1 January 26 Have a part of your home or office that your Wi-Fi signal just cannot reach? The Asus RP-AX58 is an affordable way to fix that.
Astrill Business VPN By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 December 24 Astrill has a lot to bring to the table. But does that justify the price hike?
Plaud NotePin review By Alastair Jennings published 14 September 25 Discreet, portable, and surprisingly smart, Plaud NotePin captures your thoughts and meetings with a single tap.