Expert Reviews

To help us provide you with free impartial advice, we may earn a commission if you buy through links on our site. Learn more

Reviews

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G review: Struggling to keep up
Mobile phones

In isolation, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G is a great phone – but with so many superb handsets at this price point, you can do better

Published :
£279 inc VAT
Honor 90 Lite review
Honor 90 Lite review: Performs well in a sparse field
Mobile phones

The Honor 90 Lite may not have much in the way of direct competition, but it does its part as a sub-£250 smartphone contender

Published :
£250 inc VAT
Meaco MC Series Pro 10000 CH review - teaser. The air conditioner standing in a living room near a houseplant
Meaco MC Series Pro 10000 CH review: Serious cooling
Home appliances

It’s not quiet, but this portable air conditioner gives you plenty of cooling power for half the price of many of its rivals

Published :
£430 (inc VAT)
Sony Xperia 1 VI review
Sony Xperia 1 VI review: Sony shifts its pro phone course
Mobile phones

The price stings but the Sony Xperia 1 VI succeeds overall with an excellent new display, outstanding stamina and pro-level cameras

Published :
£1299 inc VAT
meaco mc pro 7000 review front view of product in domestic setting slightly to the right
Meaco MC Pro Series 7000: Brilliant for small rooms
Home appliances

Although too noisy to sleep through, the MC Pro Series 7000 is otherwise the perfect portable air conditioner for smaller rooms

Published :
£330 inc VAT
Vactidy Blitz V8 Pro review
Vactidy Blitz V8 Pro review: Affordable but effective
Vacuum cleaners

The Vactidy Blitz V8 Pro offers a decent set of test results but you’ll get a better overall overall experience from a pricier model

Published :
£89 inc VAT
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) review
Tablets

Wireless charging is a welcome addition, but the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) lags in too many key areas to be worth the upgrade

Published :
£120 inc VAT
Amazon Kindle Scribe: A solid first step
eReaders

The Kindle Scribe shows great promise but in places it feels more like a promising prototype than a finished product

Published :
£330 inc VAT (with Basic Pen)
Amazon Kindle (2022): Still the best entry-level e-reader
eReaders

Amazon continues to improve on its basic Kindle model, while remaining faithful to its affordable price

Published :
£85 (£95 without ads)
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review: The best £100 tablet?
Tablets

Despite a minor price increase, the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) is still the best-value tablet in its class

Published :
£100 inc VAT