A terrifically engaging listening experience, the Chord Mojo 2 works its magic to elevate what you’re listening to. It makes everything from a Spotify stream to Hi-res file sound much better and functions as a great upgrade for any audio system. Pros Excellent, transparent sound Tough build quality USB-C input Relatively portable Cons Pricey Convoluted Read more
A very good all-round performance with a few weak links that stop the JBL from getting full marks. Nonetheless, for excellent noise cancellation at a more affordable price and enjoyable sound quality, the Live Pro 2 demands your attention. Pros Genuinely impressive ANC for the money Good snug fit Long battery life Weighty and smooth Read more
A very good sounding wireless speaker, but one that isn’t quite as smart as it’s being marketed as. Still, where sound quality is concerned, the Edifier MS50A offers an enjoyable clear performance with strong bass. Pros Clear, balanced and powerful presentation Easy to use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support Cons Not particularly smart on its own Read more
An excellent sports watch, which is reliable and full of the fitness features you most need. However it’s just for fitness fanatics, and won’t fit the bill if you want an all-round smartwatch. Pros Reliable fitness tracking Accurate health metrics Practical, lightweight design Good battery life Cons Few smart features Unspectacular screen Availability UKRRP: £299.99 Read more
A fun portable speaker that’s one of the best-sounding efforts in its price bracket. With its tough design, good battery life and powerful sound, the JBL Charge 5 presents itself as a great option for indoor use and outdoors. Pros Big, spacious and powerful sound Rugged design Can be used as a powerbank App support Read more
Low-frills performance at the right price, and a design that doesn’t scream “cheap”, the MSI Modern 15 laptop is a sound buy if you can get on with its undersaturated display. Pros Affordable pricing Good performance for the money Looks quite slick for a budget laptop Cons Poor colour reproduction 5.5-hour battery life Availability UKRRP: Read more
The Swan Lynsey Handheld Steam Cleaner is a handy appliance to have around the home for occasional cleaning: it doesn’t take up much space and it can get rid of messes quickly and effectively. It’s very light to carry around, but this is also reflected in its small water tank, which requires more frequent filling. Read more
The Huawei MateView GT 27 arrives with a rock-solid specification overall, and its decent contrast and sRGB colour abilities mean that mainstream games look great on this panel. Its motion performance isn’t good enough for high-end eSports, though, and the low price means that additional features are thin on the ground. Pros Solid size, resolution, Read more
The Astro Slide is the very definition of a niche device, providing a uniquely accomplished full qwerty typing experience that you simply won’t find elsewhere. It’s lacking in almost every other way, however, and it isn’t as cheap as its components suggest, so only those who genuinely want that ‘pocket laptop’ experience need apply. Pros Read more
A few tweaks rather than massive changes would appear to make the Wonderboom 3 a safe update, but the audio is the best it’s been, enough to cement its position as one of the smarter budget portable speaker buys. Pros Improved audio Extended battery life Resilient build quality More sustainable design Same price as before Read more
