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Oppo Reno 8 Pro review: Almost a flagship smasher
Mobile phones

With super-fast charging and impressive performance, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro is close to flagship greatness

Published :
£599 inc VAT
Zhiyun Smooth Q4: Zhiyun’s best smartphone stabiliser yet
Mobile phones

Some quirks remain but the Q4 is Zhiyun’s most well-rounded smartphone stabiliser to date

Published :
£119 inc VAT
Fitbit Alta
Fitbit Alta review: Buy the Alta HR instead
Fitness trackers

Well designed in every respect, it may not be feature-packed, but this is still a good buy

Published :
£99 inc VAT (as of 18th of April)
Netatmo Smart Thermostat: Not just a pretty face
Heating

A gorgeous-looking thermostat that can be expanded with radiator valves, but the scheduling is fiddly to configure

Published :
£120 inc VAT
Shark 12’6 Touring iSUP (2022): Solid and affordable
Sports & leisure

This mid-level inflatable stand-up paddle board offers improved paddle speed at the compromise of some stability

Published :
£599 inc VAT
Ruark R1S review - main image (lifestyle)
Ruark R1S review: The best DAB bookshelf radio goes online
Audio

With internet radio and streaming on top of DAB+, the Ruark R1S replaces the R1 Mk4 as the best bookshelf radio

Published :
£299 inc VAT
Anker PowerHouse 767 review: Big mobile solar power
Energy

With the capacity to handle more demanding devices and appliances, the Anker solar PowerHouse justifies its name

Published :
£3099 (Inc 2x solar panels and VAT)
Microsoft Audio Dock review: One hub to rule them all?
PC speakers

A cut-price take on the audio dock idea, the Microsoft Audio Dock is a good alternative to its more expensive rivals

Published :
£192 Inc VAT
Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus review - main image
Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus: Chatting ain’t cheap
Headphones

The Conversation Clear Plus boost speech and cancel noise effectively, but a number of issues see them fail to justify their hefty price tag

Published :
£749 inc VAT
Sonos Era 300 review - speaker with desk lamp
Sonos Era 300 review: BIG sounds all around
Smart speakers

Another first-class wireless speaker from Sonos – the only thing wrong with the Era 300 is its lack of Google Assistant support

Published :
£450 inc VAT