Ben Johnston
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Jabra Elite 5 review: Solid but not spectacular
Headphones
The Jabra Elite 5 offer good sound and lots of features, but the brand’s cluttered lineup leaves little room for them to stand out
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra hands-on review
Mobile phonesThe high-end Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads the pack with its massive 200MP camera and zippy 125W fast charging
Upgrade your setup with our favourite gaming desks
Furniture GamingLevel up your rig and camp out at one of the best gaming desks you can buy
Oppo Reno8 Pro hands-on: Flagship features, mid-range price
Mobile phonesWith stellar camera technology, lightning-quick charging and a gorgeous display, can the Reno8 Pro bring flagship quality to the mid-range?
Nokia announces the X30 5G smartphone and more at IFA 2022
Mobile phonesNokia’s “most eco-friendly smartphone yet” was shown alongside updated entries in the G and C series, as well as a new tablet
Xiaomi Poco F4 review: Just shy of perfection
Mobile phonesWhile not a massive improvement on its predecessor, the Xiaomi Poco F4 is still a killer phone at a bargain price
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro preview
HeadphonesWith longer battery life and improved features, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro look set to be Samsung’s best ANC earbuds yet
Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch: Superb-sounding earbuds
HeadphonesThough relatively light on features, the Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch sound fantastic and are extremely comfortable, too
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW: Sonic substance, bumper battery
HeadphonesThe Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW aren’t flawless but deliver in spades when it comes to sound quality and battery life
Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT: Simple but reasonably effective
HeadphonesThe Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT impress with extensive battery life and engaging audio but fall short in terms of comfort and sound isolation