At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you already have any other Oppo smartphone, it’s probaby not worth splashing out on the Reno 2. For everyone else, it looks like a good option if you want an Android phone with good cameras, excellent performance and long battery. You may be among those who still do not trust the resilience of motorised cameras. Although we understand your doubts, the wing-shaped design of the Reno 2 seems good and also allows you to have a beautiful screen without notches....

Oppo has launched the A5 5G in the UK, and it’s shaping up to be one seriously tough budget smartphone . Its headline feature is the impressive level of robustness for a phone of its price. It comes with IP65 certification, which is a level of water and dust resistance that you don’t typically find in a sub-£200 device. Elsewhere, Oppo has ensured that critical ports such as the SIM tray have been protected by silicone gaskets, while the USB-C port features a waterproof socket....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Massive game library Excellent hardware For the fans Cons Expensive Niche games For the fans Our Verdict At almost £100/$100 the PC Engine Mini – or TurboGrafx-16 Mini for the Americans among us – is a tough sell for anyone that didn’t own the original, but if you’ve got enough nostalgia then it will be rewarded. Best Prices Today: PC Engine CoreGrafx Mini I never owned a PC Engine, and in all honesty I’m not sure I’d ever even heard of it before Konami announced it was working on a mini, USB-powered retro version to rival the likes of the NES Classic and Mega Drive Mini....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Philips 235E5 is a promising monitor let down by poor contrast performance. Otherwise, it’s a very smart-looking display with excellent colour reproduction and great connectivity options made available at a very competitive price. Best Prices Today: Philips 234E5 Our review model, the Philips 234E5QDAB/00 is finished in black and includes optional multimedia capabilities, and white versions are also available with and without multimedia support....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros USB docking station Versatile design Good quality display Cons Limited brightness Weedy speakers Our Verdict Those looking for a well-rounded monitor for office use will find it in the Philips 243B1 thanks to its good build quality, flexible stand, dependable panel technology and docking station, all at a highly affordable price. Best Prices Today: Philips 243B1 As working from home becomes more normal, along with the rise of USB-C, a new monitor might be in order....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 8 presets Dishwasher-safe parts Two drawers Excellent for homemade chips Cons Limited cooking space Large worktop footprint Can be difficult to set Our Verdict While other air fryers offer similar cooking flexibility and family sized capacity, the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer brings more to the table. This includes a stylish exterior, faultless cooking performance and a robust build quality. However, ease of use for all has been overlooked, meaning that it’s better for those familiar with air fryers, rather than novices....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Philips OLED754 offers a near premium 4K TV experience for a good deal less than flagship rivals. Slick design, super video quality for the price, and crowd-pleasing Ambilight, will have you wondering why you need to spend more. Best Prices Today: Philips 55OLED754 Providing a (relatively) in-expensive entry point for 4K HDR OLED, the Philips OLED754 could be the model to finally persuade 1080p holdouts to improve their image....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great picture quality Smart swivel stand Powerful speakers Cons Colours could be better Changing settings is cumbersome Our Verdict The One should probably be called The Good Enough, because that’s what it is. It ticks off many features, but isn’t uniquely amazing at anything. On a limited budget, it’s probably exactly what most TV buyers are looking for, and for them it’s a good choice....

Following in the footsteps of some rivals, although a few weeks after CES, Philips has announced its range of TVs featuring new Mini-LED technology for 2021. Mini-LED technology is the big talking point for TVs this year and much like Samsung , LG and TCL, the new Philips range includes a number of models. The new 9000 series will arrive this summer in either 65- or 75in sizes. Philips isn’t saying how many dimming zones there are thanks to the new Mini-LED tech (LG says approximately 2,500 for its sets) but does say that the flagship 9636 (above) “combines a local dimmable backlight with the Philips Micro Dimming Premium system to create local deep blacks and spectacular highlights with an impressive peak light output of 2000 nits....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Effective air cooler Easy to use Smart controls Low power usage Cons Not child-friendly Noisy on high setting Needs regular cleaning Our Verdict If your summer plans say air conditioner but your wallet says no, the Princess Smart Air Cooler provides a budget-friendly alternative that’ll make a big difference to your comfort on hot, sticky days. But you’ll need to be prepared for a bit of maintenance....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Accurate mapping Mop function Cleans most types of mess well Cons App is confusing and muddled User experience not especially polished Needs to be supervised while cleaning Our Verdict The Proscenic X1 is an attractive and versatile robot vacuum cleaner offered at a reasonable price. But flaws including a poor app, a disjointed user experience and somewhat shonky navigation make it hard to wholeheartedly recommend....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict An attractively designed, high-capacity power bank that’s a touch on the pricey side but won’t disappoint. We’d like to see support for USB-C and Quick Charge, but the RavPower Exclusives Power Bank is a good buy nevertheless. Best Prices Today: RavPower Exclusives 20100mAh Power Bank RavPower has teamed up with Studio F.A. Porsche to design its Exclusives 20,100mAh Power Bank. A brand known for speed, style and extravagance, a Porsche-designed device should have all the good stuff we look for in power banks....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Best Prices Today: RavPower FileHub RavPower’s FileHub is an interesting device to get your head around because it has so many uses, which may make it one of the best travel gadgets to carry in your suitcase. In its most basic form this is a 6,700mAh power bank with a slow 5W output, which will provide between one- and two full charges for your smartphone, depending on the model....

Given the popularity of the series and how many books Lee Child has written, we can be sure that the ex-military man will stay with us for a long time. The third season is already looming on the horizon, and we’re gathering all the information about its plot, cast and premiere date. You can also read ‘Reacher’ on Prime Video is ridiculous. I review my husband’s favourite show . When will Reacher season 3 be released?...

Realme has started to make something of a name for itself outside of its native China and following on from the X50 Pro 5G launch, we have three new Realme 6 Android phones, with two that are seemingly identical. It’s hard to choose between two phones that look the same so what is different between the Realme 6i, the regular 6 and the Realme 6 Pro? Read our Realme 6 review and Realme 6 Pro review ....

Realme couldn’t go ahead with its first MWC launch, but went ahead with an event for the X50 Pro 5G in Madrid on the same day. Here’s what you need to know about this power-house smartphone including release date, price and specs. You might not have heard of Realme yet, but it’s another Chinese phone maker ready to take on the big names following the likes of Xiaomi, OnePlus and Oppo....

Realme is best known for its youth-focused smartphones, which usually offer great value for money, but when it comes to flagships, Realme is not the first brand that comes to mind. However, that might be about to change. The brand has unveiled its latest concept phone at MWC in Barcelona , and it’s extremely high-end. At a glance, you could easily mistake it for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra , which also launched at the show....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Dries quickly Plenty of features Good design Cons No real flaws except price Our Verdict The Progloss 4000 is pricey but it’s fast, effective and will help to protect your hair. Plus, you’ll get plenty of features and settings for your money. Best Prices Today: Revamp Progloss 4000 hair dryer The Revamp Progloss 4000 has a high-quality look, with a matt black silicone finish and ice blue accents....

The competition is hot in the budget smartphone space, but the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the CMF Phone 2 Pro are leading contenders. Who can afford to buy a brand new phone these days? Flagship handsets cost upwards of £1,000/$1,000, while even mid-range phones are tipped to get more expensive in 2026. Thankfully, there’s a whole class of phones that will set you back around the £200/$200 mark. The good news?...

Samsung’s latest Galaxy Note phones are divisive, to say the least. The Note 20 Ultra is a do-everything beast of a phone with a sky-high price tag that jars slightly with consumer priority during the pandemic. The regular Note 20 feels like a straight misstep, with a plastic back, 60Hz display and lower camera specs but still coming in at a cool £949, if you want 5G. But with Samsung’s S21 Ultra now coming with S-Pen support, Note fans’ worst fear has come true and there will not be a new model this year....