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Xiaomi F2 Fire TV: A smart TV that fails to bring the heat
TVs

The Fire TV platform is comprehensive, but the Xiaomi F2 TV is let down by mediocre pictures, sluggish responsiveness and high input lag

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£449 inc VAT
Apple Watch Ultra: a high-end smartwatch for athletes
Smartwatches

The Apple Watch Ultra is the toughest, longest lasting Apple Watch ever, but is that enough?

Published :
£849 inc VAT
B&O Beosound Explorer: The best-looking waterproof speaker
Bluetooth speakers

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore looks great, is rugged and waterproof but doesn’t deliver a truly satisfying audio experience

Published :
£169 inc VAT
Roku Streambar: Powerful sound and 4K streaming in one
Media streamers Soundbars

This affordable soundbar/streamer is arguably the simplest way to improve your home video and audio at the same time

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£130
Huawei FreeBuds 5 review: Open-fit freedom
Headphones

Not a fan of eartips? The Huawei FreeBuds 5 are excellent open-fit earbuds that, unlike the Apple AirPods, offer active noise cancellation

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£149 inc. VAT
Amazon Echo Studio review: Amazon’s bassiest smart speaker
Smart speakers

It’s an impressive device in any number of respects, but unruly bass leaves the Amazon Echo Studio sounding a little wonky

Published :
£190 inc VAT
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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2: A step up on their predecessors
Headphones

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 are a step up on their predecessors and right up there with the best earbuds in their price bracket

Published :
£170 inc VAT
Apple iPad (2021) review: Keeps on improving
Tablets

The cheapest iPad keeps getting better, and this year’s model continues the progression

Published :
£319 inc VAT (tablet only)
Garmin Venu Sq 2: An affordable, feature-packed smartwatch
Smartwatches

It may not be the most stylish but the Venu Sq 2 offers the essentials from Garmin’s world-class fitness watches at a reasonable price

Published :
£229 inc VAT
Apple Watch Series 8 review: A health and fitness powerhouse
Smartwatches

An iterative update but the Apple Watch Series 8 is still the best smartwatch around

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£419 (41mm); £449 (45mm)