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‘Quiet yet powerful, and still small enough to tuck into a bedroom or home office’ — I was seriously impressed how Coway’s compact air purifier ran as quiet as 20 dB

…Pros + Whisper-quiet operation at its lowest setting + Compact, minimal design that fits anywhere + Strong air-cleaning performance for its size + Real-time air quality sensor with auto mode Cons - No Wi…

Jun 19, 2026 · Lee Bell

I tested the RugOne Xever 8 — an extremely rugged phone with a replaceable battery, but it's not quite the next-generation device I hoped for

…Performance 6nm SoC Mid-tier performance Swipe to scroll horizontally Phone RugOne Xever 8 RugOne Xever 7 Pro SoC MediaTek Helio G200 MediaTek Dimensity 7025 GPU Mali-G57 MC2 IMG BXM-8…

Jun 11, 2026 · Mark Pickavance

'It won’t be converting any Apple fans' — the new Dell XPS 14 is a great laptop, but Windows 11 holds it back

…12 hours, 19 minutes By comparison, Windows laptops, especially Intel-based ones, have felt a bit stuck in the past, with uninspiring performance and poor battery lives. The tendency of many Windows…

May 21, 2026 · Matt Hanson

I tested the GMKtec EVO-T2 — an impressive AI mini PC that goes some way to addressing the imbalance between the best Intel can offer over AMD

…The question every reviewer has to answer is whether the real-world performance justifies a price tag that sits above £1,500 for the standard retail configuration. The review unit supplied by…

Jun 30, 2026 · Mark Pickavance

Implausibly, the Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV combines an Android tablet with a 4K 32-inch mobile display that can run off batteries.

…Pros + 4K 32-inch panel + Roll around stand + Android 16 touch tablet built in + Will run on battery power + Anti-burn-in protection built in Cons - Awkward assembly - Modest SoC performance - Battery…

Jul 5, 2026 · Mark Pickavance

This SteelSeries controller is a cool concept that doesn't deliver on its premise

TechRadar Verdict The SteelSeries Nimbus Cloud is an excellent idea that’s been poorly executed and ultimately falls well short of its asking price. This combo mobile grip and Bluetooth controller is…

Jun 6, 2026 · Alex Berry

I tested the Oukitel WP68 Air rugged phone and I'm disappointed with performance and battery capacity

…by Oukitel itself, that seem to offer better performance and greater potential for around the same price. I’ve concluded that Oukitel launches too many phones, and that makes the chance of…

Jul 11, 2026 · Mark Pickavance

'Not many Android phones offer better value for money' — the Xiaomi 17T definitely outperforms more expensive rivals, although it’s not quite perfect

…Many are poor substitutes for Google ’s counterparts, although one or two are genuinely useful. The overall performance of the 17T is excellent. Zipping between apps is seamless, while streaming Ultra HD…

Jun 2, 2026 · Lewis Maddison

I reviewed an ultra-cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar system — its powerful bass is impressive, but it shows that if you can't do spatial audio well, maybe you shouldn't try…

…Unfortunately, its Dolby Atmos performance is seriously lacking, and given its limited music playback and low build quality, it’s not going to be the ideal pick for everyone. Pros + Ultra-compact…

Jun 9, 2026 · Harry Padoan

I tested the TerraMaster F4-425 Pro — and while this NAS delivers an improvement on predecessors, it still falls short of what others are bringing to the same party

…poor. The other issue that TOS 7 doesn’t address is TerraMaster's somewhat confused approach to the first- and third-party application ecosystem. Software: 4 / 5 TerraMaster F4-425 Pro: Performance…