At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Linn Sneaky DSM is in some ways a step forward for Class D audio amplifiers, a testament to the tenacity of its designers to squeeze better sound than you’re likely to hear from this ill-received amplifier topology. The Sneaky came close to showing musical quality but ultimately seemed to be let down by the enervating effects of its high-frequency switching amplifiers. As music lovers that know live sound and enjoy that replayed by linear amplifiers, we found the Sneaky DSM too sonically compromised to live with....

TVs from luxury brand Loewe can cost north of £10,000 but the firm’s latest model, the bild c, starts at just £1,299 and rivals Samsung’s The Frame. Loewe calls the bild c a “sleek, sophisticated, and flexible TV ideal for modern living,” thanks to its “exquisite” picture and sound quality along with design features such as a “floating” frame and hidden cabling. The firm says the chrome frame reflects light, giving the illusion that the TV is floating, and the soft edges of the new SL7 chassis should work in a variety of rooms in the house....

Showcased during the Apple November event, the MacBook Air is among the first Macs to get the Apple Silicon treatment. At the heart of the new MacBook Air is the Apple-designed M1 chipset, offering a huge jump not only in performance but battery life when compared to the Intel-based version released earlier in 2020, and that’s only scratching the surface of what the M1 offers. Here’s all you need to know about the new MacBook Air and its M1 chipset, including release date, pricing and what it is about the new MacBook Air that makes it so exciting....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Microsoft Lumia 650 is a lightweight, well-built phone that offers a removable battery and Windows 10 Mobile. However, the phone lacks the performance power and software support that business users and power-users will crave. With no Microsoft Windows Continuum and a crippling Snapdragon 212 chipset which limits fluidity, camera performance and display output resolution, we can’t see why someone would purchase the Lumia 650 over a cheaper and better performing Android phone....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Keenly priced 256GB storage 120Hz display FM radio and headphone socket Cons Some underwhelming cameras Slow charging Poor speakers Our Verdict Offering 5G and 256GB of storage at a price well under £200, Motorola has come out swinging in the battle of the budget phones. The G54 5G may be cheap, but it doesn’t feel like it, and sensible decisions have been made to keep the price down....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you’re looking for a big screen phone, the Moto X Style is a great choice. It’s got great specs across the board and it cheaper than rivals like the Nexus 6P and Galaxy S6 Edge+. We love the screen, stock Android and cameras. However, it really comes stands out when using the Moto Maker to customise it which costs more. With a screen only slightly smaller and a fingerprint scanner the OnePlus 2 is the spanner in the works here at £289 for the 64GB model....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive Android One Our Verdict The Motorola One is a slightly confusing device, hovering around the same price as the firm’s excellent Moto G6 Plus. What’s on offer here is a display with a notch and Android One, but in the context of the competitive mid-range market, the Motorola One doesn’t quite match up to rivals in various ways. It’s good but not great....

Motorola has launched the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in Europe today, with specs that aim to outgun Android rivals and a price that could undercut them. Released in China as the Motorola X30 Pro last month, the Ultra sports a whopping 200Mp main camera lens in a claimed industry-first, flanked by a 60Mp front facing camera and a 50Mp ultra-wide. There’s also a 12Mp portrait lens that lets you adjust the focal length between wide, standard, and close-up....

It’s been two years since Nextbase launched its Series 2 dash cams and, to coincide with CES 2022, the UK-based manufacturer has announced what’s coming next. The iQ is a range of connected dash cams which give a 540-degree view of your vehicle, whether you’re driving it or it’s parked. The unusual angle is derived from the fact it has three 180-degree lenses: one facing forward, one backwards (to the car’s interior) and a third camera mounted in the rear window capturing everything going on behind....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The final feelings for us are ones of a chance missed. Nextbit has created a unique phone and created a buzz, but they’ve gone out on a limb by pushing a cloud storage function that is much better on paper than in reality. Had the company plumped for a base model of 64GB, for example, it might have had a hit on its hands thanks to intelligent design, adequate on-board storage and the removal of a confusing user experience....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict An ideal first smartphone for those who are willing to part with only £100 or less, the Lumia 520 is a well built inexpensive handset with all the features you need. Indeed, at this price you could Consider it a second phone: a robust backup for those times when you don’t want to risk your hugely expensive main phone, but you need to be able to contact and interact with the world....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With Oculus Insight and powerful onboard tech to provide a high-end gaming VR experience without the need for a PC, the Oculus Quest is the one to beat. Best Prices Today: Oculus Quest The Oculus Quest is the latest standalone VR headset on the market, and looks to offer a Rift-esque experience without the need for external tracking sensors or a high-end gaming PC to power it....

As expected, OnePlus has announced a range of new TVs and the 55U1 is particularly stunning and although it’s the television you probably want to buy but there’s bad news. Sadly, the wait goes on for a OnePlus TV that’s available in the UK or US. The new 55U1, which follows on from the Q1 series, is launching in India. OnePlus TV 55U1 price It’s particularly interesting because the OnePlus 55U1 costs ₹49,999 in India which converts to around £535 or US$670 – so it would compete with the big names in the TV market such as Samsung, LG and Sony....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sturdy, gapless hinge design Excellent main camera Big cover display Good battery Cons No water-resistance No wireless charging Unreliable Bluetooth Our Verdict The Find N2 Flip is another fantastic foldable, and the first real rival to Samsung’s Z Flip 4 in the West. Oppo has the edge on camera performance and build quality, and the aggressive UK price may make this flip phone tricky to resist....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Beautiful display Fastest wired charging Strong cameras Cons No wireless charging Divisive colours Expensive Our Verdict For pure performance, the Find X2 Pro can’t be beat right now, but you’ll have to pay for it – and miss out on wireless charging. Best Prices Today: Oppo Find X2 Pro The Find X2 Pro is nothing more than a statement of intent from Oppo. With Galaxy S20 Ultra-rivalling specs – and a price tag to match – this is a company saying: we don’t just make good phones....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Slim, striking design Good camera, especially in low light Very fast wired charging Cons Expensive given the competition 2020 display and processor No wireless charging No IP rating Our Verdict The Oppo Find X3 Neo is a tidy flagship phone with a decent camera and fast charging. However, as a whole, it doesn’t quite offer the right combination of components for the price in a tough market....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Phenomenal cameras Gigantic battery Excellent performance and software One of the nicest screens around Awesome accessories Cons Not available in the US Only 5 years of Android OS updates Our Verdict The Oppo Find X9 Pro might be my favourite phone of 2025. There are some models that are better at specific tasks, but as an all-rounder, nothing beats the X9 Pro. It has exceptional cameras, extremely long battery life, great performance and awesome software with useful AI additions....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Oppo Reno Z is an impressive mid-range smartphone, offering a premium design alongside a decent camera setup and unique take on Android with ColorOS6. Best Prices Today: Oppo Reno Z Following the launch of the impressive Oppo Reno 10x Zoom earlier this year, the Oppo Reno Z is here to disrupt the competitive mid-range market. Offering a gorgeous design, eye-catching colour options, a bright display and great cameras for under £300, the Reno Z is certainly worth considering....

After spending some time with Oppo’s new Android skin, ColorOS 13, the biggest thing I’ve noticed is it takes Android’s ‘digital wellbeing’ to a whole new level, with built-in features that encourage you to put down your phone and touch some grass. These features include adjustments to the always-on displays, interactive wallpapers, and a more spacious interface. Both the Oppo Find X5 Pro and Find X5 will get ColorOS 13 Beta from today, whilst the Find X3 Pro and the Reno8 Pro will get it from September, with other devices to follow in the Autumn....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent battery life Three brushing modes Pressure sensor Cons Very gentle brushing Pressure sensor not easy to see while using 24-hour charging from flat to full Our Verdict The most budget-friendly iO doesn’t quite feel like the rest of the iO models. It lacks the visible red/green pressure sensor and its brushing performance feels much more gentle. But it has its plus points as well, most notably its battery life, which is comfortably the best of the series – and makes it a better option for sharing....