At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very bright, vivid color representation Backlight colors more closely match those on screen than other products Great price Cons Light strip wasn’t quite long enough for my TV Setup is lengthy and can be tedious Our Verdict The Nanoleaf 4D backlight kit for TVs hits the sweet spot when it comes to color accuracy, convenience, and price. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined...

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great vacuuming and mopping performance Excellent obstacle avoidance Automatically cleans its mop heads Disposable dust bags hold up to 7 weeks of debris Cons No self-emptying dustbin Very large base station Expensive Our Verdict It’s expensive, and its jumbo-sized base station lacks self-emptying functionality. But if you hate vacuuming and mopping and want some automated help, the Narwal Freo X Ultra is one of the most sophisticated floor cleaners we’ve tested....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 6 cooking functions in one Large grill plate Wide temperature range for air frying Smart Cooking System & Digital Probe Cons Very bulky, takes up a lot of room 3.8L capacity is small compared to some air fryers Expensive and hard to come by Our Verdict The Ninja Foodi Max Health Grill & Air Fryer is an impressive bit of kit that’ll likely replace your conventional oven, boasting six ways to cook including an intuitive Smart Cooking System to help you get the perfect meat....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Perhaps the only way to make real soft-serve at home Endless flexibility and customization options Cons Deafeningly loud Substantial learning curve Dominates the countertop Significant cleanup required Our Verdict The Ninja Swirl makes credible soft serve, though results will vary depending on the recipe you use. Fortunately the Swirl’s flexibility lets you turn almost anything into a frozen dessert, and dedicated fans of frozen goodies could make a new recipe every day for a year without repeating one....

Nokia announced its first Android Go smartphone at MWC 2018 , and the Nokia 1 is among the very first devices running the new platform that was announced back at Google I/O last summer. The Nokia 1 is a budget phone at just £79.99/US$85 and the new entry-level model in the Nokia Android phone line-up. The Nokia 1 is now available to buy the UK . (Nokia has also announced the Nokia 6 (2018) , Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco at MWC 2018....

At a Glance Our Verdict Nokia’s first attempt at an Android smartphone is a confusing one thanks to the heavy customisation that has been forced onto the open source OS. In terms of the hardware you get for the price, the Nokia XL is a good deal, but the weird nature of the OS and software should make you think twice about this smartphone. Best Prices Today: Nokia XL Nokia has been flirting with the idea of releasing an Android smartphone for quite some time, and now at MWC 2014 it has finally taken the plunge with the Nokia X and Nokia XL....

It takes a lot for a budget Android phone to stand out these days, but Nokia is giving it a good go. The new Nokia G42 5G is an ordinary-looking £199/€249 handset with one standout feature: repairability. The battery, display, back cover and charging port can all be replaced by anyone, using simple tools. All replacement parts will be available for five years via iFixit , with the company also offering a professional repair service if you’d prefer....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Superb performance Impressive battery life Effective built-in cooling Cons Hit-and-miss cameras Lower refresh rate than regular model Heavy and bulky Only guaranteed one Android version update Our Verdict The Red Magic 7S Pro is an accomplished gaming phone, but Nubia’s cheaper models are a better bet for most people. The minor upgrades here simply don’t justify a new release. Best Prices Today: Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro Dedicated gaming phones have experienced a remarkable rise in recent years, with one company leading the way....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great performance Fast charging speed Excellent display Good value Cons Mediocre camera performance 150W charging only for top model Alert slider missing Lacks IP rating and wireless charging Our Verdict The 10R is a compelling choice for a mid-range phone if you are looking to spend less than flagship prices. Highlights include the world’s fastest charging, a flagship processor, 120Hz display, and a bold striped design....

First teased back in 2016, expected to launch alongside the OnePlus 8 series and leaked time and again, the wait has been long but the OnePlus Watch is finally here. Arriving alongside the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro , the OnePlus Watch is the company’s second-ever wearable (after the OnePlus Band ) and its first smartwatch. It’s a circular-faced timepiece that boasts fitness tracking and smart features, toting interoperability with other products in the OnePlus ecosystem, and not just phones....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros USB-C & USB-A Compact Hub Cons Not Thunderbolt 3 Our Verdict Backing up is serious business, and the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub is a seriously well-equipped storage solution that can be used in various fast and secure RAID and other arrays. Best Prices Today: OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual is a DAS (Direct Attached Storage) enclosure that boasts fast universal USB-C and USB-A connections so it can back up PC, Mac, iPad, Xbox One and others....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact size Well balanced audio Easy to set-up Cons Limited connectivity options Cinema/sports presets sound tinny Uninspiring build Our Verdict If you’re looking for an entry-level soundbar that produces great audio, then the Panasonic SC-HTB490 is a contender – but it does make compromises with a basic build and limited connectivity options. Best Prices Today: Panasonic SC-HTB490 The Panasonic SC-HTB490 is an affordable soundbar and subwoofer combo, with ARC, optical and Bluetooth connections....

The PC vs Console argument isn’t new, but the likes of the PS4 and Xbox One blur the lines between PC and console more than ever before. There’s no denying that consoles provide better value for money, but they can’t compete with the performance of a high-end gaming PC. There are also accessories to consider, and most importantly, game availability. This makes it difficult to make a choice between buying a PC or console, but that’s where we come in....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Prey is brilliantly put together, with tense combat, a deep setting to explore, and the potential for amazing variation in play styles. It’s only let down by a story that falters just as it seems to be taking off, and the fact that most of its best ideas have simply been borrowed from somewhere else. Prey does almost everything well – it’s just hard to shake the feeling that it’s all been done before....

We still have a few months to wait until Qualcomm officially announces the next generation of its flagship 800-series of mobile chips, but at its annual 4G/5G summit in Hong Kong the company revealed the Snapdragon 675, a new mid-range chipset with a focus on gaming, AI, and camera smarts. The 675 won’t deliver performance to match Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 845 , but according to Qualcomm it will help bring some of those flagship features – including triple camera support and gaming optimisations – to cheaper mid-range handsets, with performance similar to the existing 710 chipset ....

Hot off the heels of the Nvidia announcement, Razer has announced a 2021 update to its staple gaming laptop, the Razer Blade 15. Still the smallest gaming laptop available right now, the upgraded Blade 15, and Blade Pro 17, sport Nvidia’s newly announced mobile-focused RTX 30 Series GPUs for laptops, offering up to 16GB of VRAM power on the go – a first for consumer laptops. The Razer Blade 15 has a 25 percent smaller footprint than the competing Alienware M15 R3, but don’t confuse that for being the thinnest or lightest gaming laptop in the market – at 16....

Red Dead Online is set to be the biggest thing since sliced bread – or since GTA Online, at least. The online component of the hugely successful Red Dead Redemption 2 is slowly rolling out to players over the course of this week, with all players due to get access by Friday 30 November 2018. When exactly will you be able to explore the vast and detailed open world of the American Southwest?...

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very light and comfortable Solid core fitness and sleep tracking No subscription required Useful notification prompts Cons Prone to scratches Not built for workout tracking Our Verdict The Ultrahuman Ring Air offers a strong smart ring package with a largely likeable design and software that feels as sleek as Oura’s to make it a smart ring worth putting on. Best Prices Today: Ultrahuman Ring Air The Ultrahuman Ring Air emerges as another smart ring that wants to prove you don’t have to pay for a monthly or annual subscription to put a useful fitness and wellness tracker on your finger....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good cleaning results, both when vacuuming and mopping Good mop access along edges and in corners Easy to use, convenient app Cons Obstacle detection leaves a lot to be desired No FlexiArm side brush Our Verdict Roborock Q Revo MaxV is a powerful robot vacuum cleaner that delivers strong performance in both vacuuming and mopping. With 7,000 Pa of suction power, an efficient rubber brush and a mop system with dual rotating pulleys, as well as FlexiArm technology for better edge cleaning, it achieves impressive results....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Effective cleaning, even when mopping Works both quickly and relatively quietly Smart mapping and navigation technology Cons Less good at avoiding obstacles Large charging station Expensive Our Verdict The Roborock Q Revo is a really nice acquaintance. It has less ability to detect and avoid obstacles than the top models S7 and S8, but it has a more efficient mopping system. Best Prices Today: Roborock Q Revo Roborock Q Revo is available in two different colour options, black or, like the test specimen, white....