Reviews

Apple iPad mini (2021): Small and perfectly formed The iPad mini (2021) is a beautifully packaged small tablet with all the power of an iPhone 13

Apple iPhone 13 Pro review: Back for more The iPhone 13 Pro is another highly competent Apple phone, with the most notable improvements coming in the camera department

HP Victus review: Top gaming value The new Victus gaming laptop proves that bigger really is better

Pure Flux One: A fantastic commuter e-bike at a great price A great-value e-bike that’s surprisingly light and rides well, the Pure Flux One is a great choice for short commutes

Acer CX14 Chromebox review: Chrome OS with Core i5 power Not the cheapest Chromebox on the market, but one of the best

Braun MultiQuick 9 Hand Blender review: An excellent blender The MultiQuick 9 is an excellent hand blender and a highly competent food processor as well

HTC Vive Pro 2 review: Virtual reality for the fortunate few HTC’s latest high-end VR headset is far from affordable, but the Vive Pro 2’s virtual-reality experience is unlike any other

Tado Smart AC Control V3+: Take control of your cooling Effective smart controls for your air conditioning, but key features are locked behind a subscription

MSI GL66 Pulse review: A top all-rounder, not a gaming great The lack of graphics oomph and poor battery life prevent the MSI GL66 Pulse getting full gaming honours

TicWatch E3 review: A cheaper way of getting Wear OS 3 If you’re set on Wear OS and want the next version on the cheap, this is your best route, but there are compromises

Google One VPN review: Convenient privacy protection A cheap, simple way to anonymise your browsing, but if you want to spoof your location you’ll need to look elsewhere

Google Pixel 4a review: Back and better than ever The Pixel 4a is a fabulous smartphone: compact, lightweight, streamlined and very reasonably priced

Acer Predator XB3: An astonishing 240Hz gaming monitor If you absolutely must have the best refresh rates, the XB253QGX is the monitor for you