Reviews

Xiaomi F2 Fire TV: A smart TV that fails to bring the heat The Fire TV platform is comprehensive, but the Xiaomi F2 TV is let down by mediocre pictures, sluggish responsiveness and high input lag

Apple iPad (2021) review: Keeps on improving The cheapest iPad keeps getting better, and this year’s model continues the progression

Garmin Vivoactive 4: Another outstanding sports smartwatch More an exercise in refinement than revolution, but the Vivoactive 4 does enough to become our new favourite fitness-orientated smartwatch

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45): A cracking budget gaming laptop A stupendously powerful gaming laptop for less than £1,000, the Acer Nitro 5 is a no-brainer

All-new Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review: Better value than ever Despite a minor price increase, the All-new Amazon Fire 7 (2022) is still the budget tablet to beat for sheer value

M1 Apple MacBook Air (2020): Why buy anything else? Exactly the same and yet totally different: the M1 MacBook Air is a game-changer

Nest Doorbell (battery): A solid, if unexceptional doorbell The Nest Doorbell is a solid video doorbell, but it’s not quite the best

Huawei MateBook D15: A thoroughly decent laptop Huawei’s latest MateBook D15 doesn’t try to rewrite the rulebook, it just offers competency and value in a compact package

Razer Blade 14: A fantastic compact gaming laptop Razer squeezes its signature style and power into a terrific gaming ultrabook, but the Blade 14 isn’t cheap

Lavazza Voicy review: Alexa, make me an espresso Great coffee now comes with a smart speaker

Razer Blade 17: Big and blisteringly fast The Razer Blade 17 is a potent combination of gaming and creative capability – but it comes at a cost

LG Gram 16: The Superleggera laptop LG’s ultra-light 16in machine gets 12th gen Intel power and a mild makeover

Polar Ignite 2: A likeable sports wearable that looks great The Polar Ignite 2 is stuffed with features, looks great and is comfy to wear, but iffy GPS and some odd restrictions undermine its appeal