TechRadar Reviews

Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) started in 2013 as a compliance-focused ELD provider and has since grown into a platform trusted by over 120,000 businesses, from owner-operators to Fortune 500 companies like Halliburton and Maersk. Today it covers GPS tracking, driver safety, asset monitoring, and fuel spend management from a single interface. If you're weighing your options, it sits among the stronger entries in our guide to the best fleet management software.

TechRadar reviewers spend hundreds of hours each month testing and comparing B2B software across every major category. For 2026, our top pick in fleet management is Samsara, which pulls ahead of Motive on several features including custom route locations and SMS-based geofence alerts. That said, Motive holds its ground in areas that matter most to regulated, safety-focused operations.

My evaluation covered GPS performance, compliance tooling, driver analytics, and real-world user sentiment across verified review platforms. What I found is a platform that delivers real operational value for mid-size and larger fleets, though with a few meaningful caveats worth knowing before you sign a contract.

Motive: At a glance

Attribute

Notes

Score

GPS tracking

Industry-leading 1–3 second refresh rate with a real-time Fleetview dashboard

5/5

Asset management

IoT GPS sensors track trailers and unpowered assets, updating once per minute

4/5

Usage analytics

DRIVE scoring factors in road and weather conditions alongside driver behavior

4.5/5

Cost control

Motive Card integrates fuel spend tracking and IFTA reporting in one dashboard

4/5

Compliance monitoring

FMCSA-registered ELD handles Hours of Service logging automatically

5/5

Alerts & notifications

Email alerts for geofencing and idle events; no SMS option available

3.5/5

Ease of use

Plug-and-play OBD-II installation takes under five minutes per vehicle

4/5

Price and scalability

Quote-based pricing and mandatory 12-month contracts limit flexibility for smaller fleets

3/5

Customer service

24/7 phone and email support, though response quality is inconsistent across user accounts

3.5/5

Motive scores highest where it matters most for regulated fleets: GPS tracking and ELD compliance both earn a five. The gaps appear in pricing transparency and support consistency, pulling the overall score to four stars.

For operations where safety and regulatory readiness are non-negotiable, the platform earns its place.

Motive: Features

• AI dashcams detect 15+ risky driving behaviors, with all footage reviewed by human safety inspectors before alerts are sent to managers.
• The FMCSA-registered ELD automates Hours of Service logging and generates audit-ready compliance reports.
• The DRIVE scoring system adjusts driver safety scores based on road and traffic conditions, not just raw behavior data.
• The Motive Card tracks fuel purchases and integrates IFTA reporting directly into the fleet dashboard.
• Asset tracking via IoT GPS sensors covers trailers, heavy equipment, and unpowered assets with once-per-minute location updates.
• The "Hey Motive" voice assistant lets drivers save dashcam footage or check drive time without taking their hands off the wheel.

Motive's feature set is built around four priorities: safety, productivity, compliance, and profitability. Its AI dashcam system can detect over 15 unsafe driving behaviors (as of March 2026), including eating while driving. Moreover, every flagged video is reviewed by a human safety inspector before it reaches the fleet manager. That extra layer of verification eliminates false positives, which is a persistent frustration with automated dashcam systems at competing platforms.

The DRIVE scoring system is one of the platform's more considered design choices. Rather than penalizing drivers on behavior data alone, it factors in road conditions and weather when calculating safety scores, making those scores more defensible for driver coaching and insurance documentation. On the operational side, the Motive Card ties fuel spend directly into the dashboard, with IFTA reporting handled automatically.

Where Motive shows its limits is in areas competitors have developed further. There are no custom location alerts, no traffic or weather notifications built into the tracking view, and asset telematics update on a once-per-minute cycle rather than continuously. For most fleets, these are manageable gaps, though logistics operations with complex routing needs should note them before choosing.

Motive: Ease of Use

Setting up Motive is faster than I expected for a platform of this depth. Vehicles connect via OBD-II plug-in devices that typically take under five minutes each, and dashcams mount to the windshield with a straightforward wired connection. Most fleets handle self-installation using Motive's step-by-step guides, though professional installation is available for hardwired configurations or larger deployments.

The desktop dashboard is well-organized, giving fleet managers a real-time view of vehicle locations, driver alerts, and asset statuses. The mobile Fleet App covers most of the same ground for managers on the move, and the Driver App handles log management, dispatch updates, and coaching scores. The main learning curve sits on the driver side, where new users occasionally report friction during onboarding, especially with log editing workflows.

Motive: Pricing

Motive does not publish its full pricing publicly, which makes upfront cost comparisons difficult. Based on verified third-party sources, plans start at roughly $35 per vehicle per month, with higher tiers reaching approximately $40–$50 per vehicle for features like asset tracking, driver scorecards, and advanced compliance tools. Hardware costs are separate: the ELD device runs around $150, and dashcams and asset trackers add to that figure.

The minimum contract length is 12 months, and a notable share of users on review platforms flag auto-renewal terms and difficulty downgrading mid-contract as real pain points. Motive offers a free demo before purchase, which I'd strongly recommend taking before committing. For fleets with 10 or more vehicles that need ELD compliance, the per-vehicle cost tends to become more justifiable at scale.

Motive: Customer support

Motive offers 24/7 support via phone, email, and live chat, matching what most enterprise fleet platforms provide. Across verified review platforms, sentiment is divided: many reviewers praise support agents for being responsive and knowledgeable, especially during urgent compliance questions or audit situations.

A significant portion of reviews describe templated, slow-to-resolve experiences, particularly for hardware issues and billing disputes. Some larger fleet operators cite this as a serious operational headache, with problems going unresolved over extended periods. Support quality appears to vary based on account size and issue complexity, which is worth factoring into your evaluation.

Motive: Alternatives

• Samsara: Techradar pick for best fleet management in 2026, with custom location alerts, SMS geofence notifications, and a 30-day free trial that Motive doesn't offer.
• Verizon Connect: Another strong option for enterprises already in the Verizon ecosystem, with more pricing information available upfront than Motive provides.
• Geotab: Hardware-agnostic platform that gives larger fleets more control over data and integrations, with a more transparent pricing structure.

Motive: Final verdict

Motive is a well-executed platform for fleets where driver safety and ELD compliance are central concerns. The 1–3 second GPS refresh rate outpaces most competitors, the AI dashcam system is one of the more accountable in the market, and the FMCSA-registered ELD handles compliance logging with minimal manual effort. Real-world results back this up: Congruex reported cutting accidents by 80% after deploying Motive, and Southwind attributed over $2 million in insurance and fuel savings to the platform.

The weak spots are on the commercial side. Opaque pricing, mandatory 12-month contracts, and inconsistent support experiences create real friction, particularly for smaller fleets that can't absorb those risks as easily. If Samsara's pricing or feature set doesn't fit your needs, Motive is a legitimate alternative. Go in with a clear picture of your contract terms, and take the demo seriously.

Motive: How we tested

My evaluation drew on hands-on testing of the platform's core features alongside analysis of verified user reviews from G2, Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice. I assessed GPS performance, dashcam workflows, compliance tooling, and ease of setup, and compared Motive's feature set and pricing against leading competitors including Samsara, Verizon Connect, and Geotab.

Motive: FAQsIs Motive compliant with FMCSA regulations?

Yes. Motive's ELD is FMCSA-registered and compliant with both US and Canadian Hours of Service mandates. It automatically records drive time, generates audit-ready logs, and calculates CSA scores using FMCSA data. This reduces manual compliance work significantly for fleets that operate across multiple states or provinces.

Does Motive offer a free a trial?

Motive does not offer a traditional free trial. It does provide free demos for qualified businesses, which give you a practical look at the platform before committing to a contract. Given that the minimum contract term is 12 months, I'd treat the demo as a serious evaluation step rather than a formality.

What hardware does Motive require, and how difficult is installation?

Motive uses plug-and-play OBD-II gateway devices that connect directly to a vehicle's diagnostic port and typically take under five minutes to install. Dashcams mount to the windshield and connect to a power source. Most fleets manage self-installation using Motive's included guides, and professional installation is also available for larger or more complex setups.

How does Motive handle driver privacy?

Fleet managers can customize which behaviors the AI dashcams monitor, which limits unnecessary footage collection and reduces liability exposure. You can also configure which alerts get sent and to whom, so drivers aren't flagged for incidents that don't meet your threshold. All dashcam footage is reviewed by a human safety inspector before it reaches the fleet manager, which prevents false positives from creating unnecessary friction.

What industries is Motive best suited for?

Motive works across trucking and logistics, construction, oil and gas, food and beverage distribution, and field services. It's particularly strong for operations that need FMCSA compliance, high-frequency GPS tracking, and structured driver safety programs. Smaller owner-operators can use it, but the pricing and contract structure tend to make more sense at the 10-or-more-vehicle mark.

Xiaomi 17T: Two-minute review

The Xiaomi 17T is an Android smartphone with an impressive spec, including prestigious Leica lenses in the camera.

It looks almost identical to the iPhone 16 Pro, sharing pretty much the same dimensions and camera design. The bright Violet colorway of my review unit did help to make it a little less anonymous, though.

The 17T seems well-made. The materials feel quite premium, but peer closely and you’ll see it’s not quite on the same level as the best phones. It’s by no means flimsy, but it doesn’t quite match the refinement of others.

The display is sharp, vivid, and bright — as you would expect from a 1.5K AMOLED. The 120Hz refresh rate makes motion smooth, too. However, shades of black are perhaps a little too muddled, making it hard to discern fine details in dark content.

Xiaomi makes much of the Leica lenses in its marketing for the 17T, and on the surface, it's right to. There are three rear cameras: a 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, and 50MP 5x telephoto.

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Taking photos is a breeze and the results are clear and vibrant, if not quite as stunning as those of other phone cameras. There are several AI features for shooting, but these are relatively basic compared to others — which I’m thankful for. There are also such features for the phone’s system as a whole, but again these are mercifully limited in scope.

The brand’s HyperOS is a superb instance of Android. It’s incredibly smooth and easy to navigate, free as it is from clutter or confusing UI elements. Numerous first-party apps come preinstalled, but they’re largely unintrusive. 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 content is entirely feasible. It’s even exceedingly capable when it comes to gaming, and best of all the unit keeps cool throughout all these tasks.

Battery life is also quite good. It lasted about three days straight on a single charge. And during this time, I used it for a variety of everyday tasks. Charging is quick, taking just over an hour to fully replenish the battery.

There’s no denying that the Xiaomi 17T offers plenty of performance and features for the price. There are a few niggles here and there, but not many Android phones offer better value for money.

Xiaomi 17T review: Price & availability

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• Starts from £649 (about $870 / AU$1,200)
• Available in the UK in various colors
• Reasonable price for the spec

The Xiaomi 17T starts from £649 (about $870 / AU$1,200) and is available now in the UK, but not currently in the US or Australia. Four colorways are available: black, white, violet, and blue. The base model features 256GB of storage, while the top model has 512GB, and costs £699 (about $940 / AU$1,300).

Given the spec, this is a reasonable price for an Android phone. It’s more expensive than the Xiaomi 15T, which features a less powerful processor, although it does have a bigger screen. It’s also more expensive than the Honor 600, which has similar specs, but doesn’t have as powerful a telephoto lens.

Xiaomi 17T review: Specs

Dimensions

6.20 x 2.96 x 0.32 inches / 157.6 x 75.2 x 8.2mm

Weight

7.1 oz / 200g

Screen

6.59-inch AMOLED

Resolution

2756 x 1268

Refresh rate

120Hz

Chipset

MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra

RAM

12GB

Storage

256GB / 512GB

OS

Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Rear cameras

Main: 50MP (f/1.7); 5x Telephoto: 50MP (f/3.0); ultra-wide: 12MP (f/2.2)

Front camera

32MP (f/2.2)

Battery

6,500mAh

Charging

67W wired

Xiaomi 17T review: Design

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• iPhone-esque looks
• Well-made
• Included case is sufficient

At first glance, it’s hard to not see the similarities between the 17T and many iPhones — specifically, the iPhone 16 Pro. Both share virtually the same rounded corners, large square camera cluster, and dimensions. It weighs about the same, too, which is to say that it’s fine to hold and carry around in your pocket.

The design is neat and functional, if a little bland — although the Violet colorway of my review unit did lend some vibrancy. Every surface is flat and there are only three buttons: one for power and two for volume. The word ‘Xiaomi’ emblazoned on the back is quite small.

The 17T also comes with a case, which is a simple affair. It doesn’t feel particularly premium, but it should provide adequate protection for everyday use. I wouldn't trust it to protect the 17T from more extreme knocks and drops, though. Also, the case doesn't sit flush with or extend beyond the camera bezel; this part still sticks out, which means those lenses are more likely to take the brunt of any fall or slam.

Like the iPhone, the 17T feels quite premium in the hand. The body material is smooth to the touch and feels very solid. It’s not made from a single piece, though; the back panel is separate from the sides, and there is a small but noticeably gap in between the two, which is bound to fill with debris over time.

Xiaomi 17T review: Display

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• Bright and vivid
• Sharp resolution
• Useful Reading Mode

The Xiaomi 17T features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K (2756 x 1268) resolution. Given these specs, it’s no surprise that content looks sharp and vibrant, making it great for productivity and entertainment. The 3500 nits peak brightness means you’re never wanting for more brightness, either. However, I did notice that shades of black are a little unrefined, meaning that details in dark content can get lost.

With a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, the screen provides supremely smooth scrolling and navigation as you flit around app windows. In its default setting, the 17T will automatically switch between refresh rates based on scenario, in order to balance performance and power usage. However, you can fix this to 60Hz or 120Hz at all times, and can even set it on an app-by-app basis.

There’s also a Reading Mode that can be set to turn on at certain hours or toggled manually. It filters out blue light and adds a slightly grainy texture, similar to that of paper. I did find this helped when reading reams of text, but that graininess isn’t great when viewing other kinds of content.

However, you can adjust this texture using a slider, letting you disable it altogether. You can also adjust the strength of the blue light filter, and even change the output to black and white only.

In use, I found the screen a little grabby at times, with my fingers and thumbs sticking slightly as I scrolled up and down. However, the effect wasn’t too egregious, and a quick wipe often remedied the issue.

Xiaomi 17T review: Cameras

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• 50MP rear cameras
• Ultrawide and 5x Telephoto lenses
• AI enhancements available

The Xiaomi 17T features three rear cameras with lenses made by Leica. Aside from the main lens, there’s an ultra-wide lens and a 5x telephoto lens. The main and telephoto lenses are capable of shooting at 50MP, although this drops to 12.5MP when selecting an aspect ratio other than 3:4, which is disappointing.

Given this impressive spec, it’s no wonder that the photos I shot turned out very well. They were sharp, and colors were vivid, although I can’t say they were as rich and as detailed as those taken with the best cameras phones. Shots that utilized the 5x zoom were great as well, although there was a slight but noticeable loss in clarity (we tested the Xiaomi 17T Pro's equivalent telephoto lens in detail elsewhere on TechRadar).

The camera app itself is easy to use. There are plenty of settings and adjustments available, and they’re readily available without digging too deep. On top of this, there is a range of filters available to change the tone, as well as a Beautify feature. There are various modes, too, such as a super macro mode for extreme close-ups, and a Pro mode that lets you make more advanced tweaks, from changing the ISO to setting the focus manually.

There are some AI features for shooting, but mercifully these aren’t as bloated or as useless as those on other smartphones. You can toggle AI recommendations, which can improve low-light and zoomed-in photos, among other automations.

Rather disconcertingly, there’s also a mole removal setting when taking selfies. As someone with moles on their face, I can say that this feature actually worked. Video can be shot in 1080p and at 30fps or 60fps. The results from my videos were smooth and sharp.

Xiaomi 17T review: Software

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• HyperOS is excellent
• Xiaomi’s apps less so
• Various but basic AI features

Despite its terrible name, the Xiaomi 17T’s HyperOS is fantastic to use. It has a soft visual theme that’s easy on the eye, and it’s simple to navigate, thanks to the uncluttered and intuitive layout. There are also plenty of explanations for many of its settings. It’s fast and smooth, responding quickly to gestures and when switching between apps.

Unlike some Android phones, the Notification Bar and the Quick Settings panel are separated. Both are easy to access, though, since you simply drag down from the left to access the former, and from the right to access the latter.

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The Quick Settings panel has plenty of actions on hand, including the aforementioned Reading Mode and a screenshot tool (if you don't like using the power and volume button combination). You can of course substitute the default actions with a plethora of others, and thanks to that aforementioned separation between the Notifications Bar and the Quick Settings, the 17T squeezes in more than other phones can. However, unlike some phones, you can’t have multiple pages of these actions.

There are numerous first-party apps preinstalled on the 17T, but unfortunately many of these aren’t very useful. This is a problem for every Android phone that isn’t made by Google, since you get an unnecessary doubling-up of many apps, from file managers and photo galleries to note-takers and calendars.

And as with virtually all of these ersatz apps, I can’t recommend any of them over Google’s equivalents, especially if you have a Google account and want to sync your data over the cloud. Xiaomi even has its own app store, Get Apps, but having pursued its selection, I’m not sure I would trust downloading any of them.

There are some useful first-party apps, though. There's an app called Mi remote, which can be used to control all sorts of devices from all kinds of brands. I was quite amazed that it worked with my Sony Bravia TV, which is over a decade old.

On top of this, there's the Security app, which can scan for viruses. I can’t speak to its effectiveness in this regard, but the app has other functions besides this, such as app management, battery monitoring, drive cleaning, and speed boosting.

The 17T also comes preinstalled with popular third-party apps, such as Amazon Shopping, Facebook, Spotify, TikTok, Instagram, and AliExpress, to name a few — and none of which I asked for when setting up the phone.

Since this is 2026, you won’t be surprised to hear that the 17T has AI features, too. Mercifully, these are basic and unobtrusive, and are largely confined to speech and text functions, including AI-generated subtitles.

Xiaomi 17T review: Performance

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• Fast for all kinds of tasks, even gaming
• Stays remarkably cool
• Interesting haptics

Perhaps the strongest aspect of the 17T is its performance. No matter the task, it handled it well. I managed to stream 4K content without a hitch. Meanwhile, switching between apps was seamless, no doubt thanks to the 12GB of RAM on board, which is quite high for a smartphone.

What impressed me even more, though, was how well it gamed. I managed to play graphics-heavy titles such as Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisal and Asphalt Legends without issue. Both looked fantastic and ran as smoothly as I could’ve wished for. It also paired brilliantly with the GameSir X5 Lite, which is one of the best mobile controllers around in my view. Equally impressive was just how cool the 17T remained, with only the back warming up slightly.

One odd thing I noticed about the 17T, though, was its haptic response. It’s not bad, but I think it’s best described as springy, which is especially evident when typing. In one way, this prominent feeling is quite good for feedback, but it can feel like a slightly odd sensation at times, and is unlike the response from other smartphone haptics.

Connectivity also seemed to work well. I didn’t have a problem connecting to my Wi-Fi or to my Bluetooth earphones.

Xiaomi 17T review: Battery life

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The battery life of the 17T is quite good. It lasted just over three days, during which time I used it for a whole host of tasks. This included streaming video, gaming, and web browsing, as well as connecting to Bluetooth earphones.

The battery saver feature turned on at 19%, and made the bold claim that it could eek out eight more hours. But this did indeed seem to be the case, which impressed me. Charging is quite quick, too, taking just over an hour to fully recharge.

Should I buy the Xiaomi 17T?Scorecard

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Design

Like the iPhone in pretty much every way, but it doesn’t exude that same premium feel.

3.5/5

Display

Sharp and vibrant, but shades of black are a little harsh. Can be a little grabby at times, too.

4/5

Software

HyperOS is superb, but most first-party apps are surplus to requirements. AI features are basic and functional.

4/5

Cameras

The Leica lenses impress, but photos aren’t quite as spectacular as those taken with the best phone cameras.

4/5

Performance

Capable of all kinds of tasks, even high-end mobile gaming. It stays remarkably cool, too.

4.5/5

Battery life

Lasts for several days on a single charge, and recharging is very quick.

4/5

Buy it if…

You want great performance
Streaming and high-end mobile gaming are possible with the 17T, and it doesn’t seem to break a sweat when doing either.

You want a great OS
HyperOS is slick, fast, and very easy to use. It’s one of the best instances of Android I’ve used.

Don't buy it if…

You want a unique design
The 17T is virtually indistinguishable from the best iPhone models, so you better be okay with that.

You want the very best phone camera
Don't get me wrong, the camera in the 17T is very capable and impressive, but there are a few that can beat it for camera quality and features.

Xiaomi 17T review: Also consider

Xiaomi 15T
Despite the lower model number, the 15T actually has a bigger display than the 17T, at 6.8 inches. Other than that, though, its specs are remarkably similar. The biggest difference between the two concerns the CPU: the 15T has the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, while the 17T has the 8500 Ultra. Both have the same RAM, storage, and very similar camera arrays. However, the 15T only has a 2x Telephoto lens, whereas the 17T has 5x.

Read our full Xiaomi 15T review

Honor 600
Another budget-conscious Android phone, the Honor 600 eclipses its price tag in some key areas. We were impressed with its luminous display, long battery life, and capable AI features — although some are a little disconcerting. Like the 17T, though, it also has an uninspired design, ripped straight from the Apple playbook.

Read our full Honor 600 review

Xiaomi 17T Pro
If you're after a slightly more premium experience, the Xiaomi 17T Pro packs a larger display, a bigger battery, and a slightly more powerful chipset than its non-Pro sibling. Its camera setup is identical, however.

Read our full Xiaomi 17T Pro review

How I tested the Xiaomi 17T

I tested the 17T for several days, during which time I used it for a variety of tasks. I browsed the web using Google Chrome, streamed video on YouTube, including 4K content, and played demanding mobile games.

I also shot numerous photos, including those with the 5x Telephoto lens and the selfie camera, as well as video. I tried out as many of the phone’s features as I could, including its AI ones where possible. I also paired my Bluetooth earphones to test connectivity.

I’ve used numerous Android phones for over a decade, and currently use a Google Pixel 7a as my daily phone. I've also reviewed Android tablets.

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• First reviewed: June 2026

Jobber is not trying to be everything to everyone.

It's a CRM and field service management (FSM) platform built specifically for the people who keep the world running — plumbers, HVAC techs, landscapers, cleaners, and electricians. It makes no apologies for that narrow focus. After putting the platform through its paces in a live environment, I can say it largely delivers on its promise to its audience. Whether it delivers enough value at the price you'll actually pay, however, is a much more complicated question.

Jobber CRM: Plans and pricing

Jobber's pricing structure is split into individual plans and team plans, and this is where things get complicated fast. In June 2026, the entry point is the Core plan ($49 per month billed annually). For a solopreneur just starting out, it's a revelation. You get basic scheduling, quoting, invoicing, and the mobile app. It's enough to get you off paper and onto a screen.

But here's the kicker: Jobber is fantastic for solo operators, but as soon as you hire your first helper, the "Jobber Tax" kicks in. You are forced off that $49 solo plan and onto the Connect Team plan ($199 per month annually) just to give that new hire a login. That's nearly a 300% jump in overhead before your new employee has even picked up a wrench.

From there, the ladder continues:

Grow Team ($399 per month): Includes up to 10 users and adds job costing, two-way SMS, and automated quote follow-ups.

Plus ($699 per month): For up to 15 users; this is the "all-in" tier that finally includes the AI Receptionist and the Marketing Suite.

The "hidden" costs are what usually cause bill shock. Every user beyond your plan's included seats costs an additional $29 per month. A twenty-person team on the Plus plan, for instance, could easily be paying over $740 per month before you even look at payment processing fees.

Then there is the AI Receptionist ($99/mo add-on). It's a lifesaver for catching leads while you're under a sink, and in 2026, it's remarkably good at understanding accents and technical jargon. But don't expect it to do your outbound cold calling or complex project management — it's strictly an intake valve. For $99 a month, it's cheaper than a human, but it won't replace a real office manager when a job goes sideways, and you need to shuffle five crews at once.

Jobber CRM: Features

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Jobber is built around the idea of letting field service businesses manage the entire lifecycle of a job from one screen. At this price point, it gets closer than most. Scheduling and dispatching use a drag-and-drop calendar that is remarkably fast. If a tech calls out sick, you can drag their entire day's worth of appointments onto another tech's column, and Jobber automatically asks if you want to notify the affected customers.

The mobile app is what your crews will actually live in. It lets them access job details, capture "before and after" photos, complete safety forms, and log their time. For 2026, Jobber has leaned heavily into "Tap to Pay." Techs can collect credit card payments directly on their phones without needing those finicky Bluetooth card readers that always seem to die in the middle of a job.

Client records are where the "CRM" part of the name earns its keep. You get a full service history, communication logs, and property-specific notes (like "gate code is 1234" or "dog is friendly"). The Client Hub is perhaps the best feature for reducing office overhead. It's a self-service portal where customers can view their quotes, approve work, and pay invoices. It effectively ends the "I never got the email" excuse.

However, Jobber's limits become clear when you look at the data. Quoting and invoicing are muscular — quotes support photos and "optional" add-ons that are great for upselling — but the reporting and analytics are surprisingly shallow. You can track revenue and basic job history, but if you want a detailed performance analysis across different service types or crews to see who is actually your most profitable tech, you'll find the tools frustratingly basic. You get the "what," but rarely the "why."

Jobber CRM: Getting set up

Jobber has put real effort into onboarding, clearly understanding that their users don't have time for a three-month implementation. A setup wizard walks you through the core configuration, and the platform is intuitive enough for non-technical business owners.

Importing existing client data via CSV is a standard affair, but the Jobber support team offers "white-glove" migration assistance on the Plus plan, which is a massive help if you're moving from a mess of spreadsheets. Most small teams are operational within 48 hours. This is the primary reason people choose Jobber over ServiceTitan — you can learn Jobber while you work, whereas ServiceTitan often requires pausing your business for a week of intensive training.

Jobber CRM: Ease of use

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The Jobber dashboard is modern and clean, surfacing the most important information — today's schedule, outstanding quotes, and unpaid invoices — at a glance.

That said, the platform has some rough edges that only show up once you're in the field. The mobile app is mostly solid, but if you're working in a basement or a rural area with one bar of service, the syncing spinner can become your worst enemy. I've seen more than one technician get frustrated because a job photo they took in the field didn't actually hit the office dashboard until they got back to Wi-Fi.

There's also the lead-capture form. You can embed it on your business website, and it works, but it's remarkably inflexible in its layout. If you've spent money on a beautiful, custom-designed website, the Jobber form will stick out like a sore thumb because you can't easily style it to match your brand.

Jobber CRM: Support

Jobber provides chat and email support across all plans, with phone support available on Connect and above.

The Plus plan adds "Premium Support," which effectively moves you to the front of the line. Response times are generally praised in user reviews, and the help center is a goldmine of video walkthroughs. For a business owner who is usually fixing a leak or pruning a tree while trying to run an office, having a support team that actually picks up the phone is a major selling point.

Jobber CRM: Security and privacy

Jobber uses standard encryption for data during transit and at rest, and the platform is compliant with GDPR and CCPA. Role-based permissions allow you to control what your techs can see; for instance, you can let them see their schedule and customer notes without giving them access to the company's total bank balance or other crews' schedules.

While Jobber Payments is PCI compliant, the company is still relatively quiet on formal SOC 2 Type II certifications or public penetration testing results. For a local 10-person HVAC shop, what's here is more than enough. But for a larger enterprise looking to manage hundreds of technicians and high-value government contracts, the lack of published high-level security audits might be a sticking point.

Jobber CRM: The competition

Jobber's most direct rival is Housecall Pro. They sit at a similar price point and offer a nearly identical feature set. The choice between them usually comes down to "vibe" — Jobber feels a bit more modern and clean, while Housecall Pro often feels more feature-dense but cluttered.

Then there is the elephant in the room: ServiceTitan. It is the gold standard for large operations (50+ trucks), offering advanced dispatching, inventory management, and deep ROI tracking for marketing. ServiceTitan is significantly more powerful, but it's also dramatically more expensive and carries a learning curve that can break a small business.

FieldCamp and Tradify are newer, leaner options that compete on price, but they lack the massive integration library and established community that Jobber offers. For businesses already in the QuickBooks ecosystem, Jobber's integration is so tight that it's almost always the natural choice.

Jobber CRM: Final verdict

Jobber earns its reputation as the go-to platform for home service businesses that are ready to ditch the whiteboard. The combination of fast onboarding, a genuinely useful Client Hub, and a mobile app that your least tech-savvy tech can figure out in a lunch break makes it the easiest recommendation in its category for solo operators and small crews. The 2026 additions — particularly the improved AI Receptionist and Tap to Pay — show a company that understands what its users actually need in the field, not in a boardroom.

The pricing requires a clear warning: the jump from solo to team plans is sharp, and adding users or features quickly drives up the monthly cost well beyond the base price. It’s easy to be surprised by your bill if you don’t calculate future growth up front. Reporting is also weaker than that of some competitors. For a plumber, landscaper, or HVAC tech with a crew of fewer than 15, Jobber is the standard—but go in fully aware that costs scale quickly as your team grows.

House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C review

In 1976, Bob Marley & The Wailers released Smile Jamaica, an upbeat reggae tune bursting with soul and positivity. And the House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C earbuds are aiming to replicate those qualities, boasting a vivid design, and apparently “vibrant sound”.

But just how good are these wired USB-C earbuds? Well, at $19.99 / £14.99 / AU$24.95, I wasn’t expecting anything magical, but there are a lot of major positives to discuss. So, here’s what I made of my time with the Smile Jamaica USB-C.

To begin with, I have to talk about the design of these wired in-ears. As soon as I took the Smile Jamaica out of the box, I was struck by their unique, enticing build. They’re made of a few materials, including recyclable aluminum, renewed PeT, and bamboo. Not only does this blend look fantastic, but it’s a lot more sustainable than a huge proportion of the competition — even some of the best wired earbuds.

I really liked the Brass variant that I tested out, but you can also grab these in Copper, Signature Black, or even Rasta (a celebration of red, gold and green, with green ear tips, yellow branding and a cable that incorporates all three colors). Pretty cool.

The braided wires are pretty well-built, and I never experienced excessive cable noise when using the Smile Jamaica USB-C on the go. They’re also tangle-resistant, so I didn’t get a horrible wiry mess every time I retrieved the buds from my pocket. The inclusion of a USB-C connector also means you can connect these buds to your smart phone or just about any modern device, which is incredibly practical — no pairing, no charging, just plug and play.

If I was to be critical, I’d argue that there could’ve been more ear tip size options in the box — you only get one additional pair. This way there could’ve been more options for people with larger or smaller ears — although as someone with aggressively medium-sized ones, this wasn’t an issue for me. There’s also no carry case, but they should be safe in a pocket or small bag regardless.

The ear tips that do come in the box are fairly comfortable, though, and they passively block noise to decent effect. Don’t get me wrong, you’re not going to experience the noise-crushing effects that ANC will provide on the best wireless earbuds, but when listening to music in the office, sounds like typing and chatter were dulled relatively well.

One feature that’s missing, however, is volume controls. The in-line remote skips on these, meaning I had to remove my phone to alter loudness on the go, something that could be a tad inconvenient. According to the instructions booklet, some of the commands — bound to a single button on the controller — are also restricted to iPhone only, which was no good for a Samsung-owner like me.

Still, the in-line microphone is actually pretty decent, and when making phone calls, various people reported that my speech was clear and easy to decipher. When making a recording, I experienced a bit of feedback and a bit of sibilance, but I was pleased with the mic at this price-point.

(Image credit: Future)

Anyway, I know what you’re really here for. You want to know how these sound, right? Well then, I suppose I’ll indulge you.

It only feels right to start with a tune from Bob Marley & The Wailers, so I gave Jamming a spin, and the Smile Jamaica buds performed pretty well. Subtle percussive elements were well balanced in the mix, and had an impressive sense of space, and I never experienced any harshness or tinniness — even when listening at higher volumes. However, the bass sounded a little bloated at certain moments and Marley’s vocals lacked as much definition in the mix as I’d like, resulting in a fairly middling listening experience.

This proved to be a bit of a theme with these earbuds, as the low-end seemed as if it lacked refinement across a number of tracks. In Black Eye by Allie X, bass was a tad bloated once more, and was missing the agility I’ve heard from other budget in-ears. Given that bass is pretty prominent on these buds, I just wish it had a bit more punch and precision. Still, vocals remained clear enough in the mix, and energetic percussion came through with commendable expression. But if you’re expecting the most refined bass ever, you may find the Smile Jamaica to be a tad heavy-handed.

I was more impressed when tuning into Asama by Yuta Orisaka — a laid-back record that blends Japanese folk with reggae tones. Here, I found vocals to be pleasantly weighted alongside relaxed electric guitars and rhythmic percussion, and more subtle keys glided elegantly in the backdrop. Sure, you’re not going to get meticulous instrument separation or the most intricate detailing from a pair of ultra-cheap buds like this, but for the price, they do deliver a satisfying sound, all things considered.

(Image credit: Future)

At the end of it all, would I recommend the House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C? Here’s the thing: it depends on your budget. If you want some extremely cheap wired buds that sound totally serviceable but won’t blow you away, then yes. On top of their adequate audio, they are well-built, have a decent mic, and tangle-free cable, ensuring good bang for your buck.

However, if you can spend a little more, then you can get big returns. A model like the Sennheiser CX 80U will deliver considerably better sound, with much-improved detailing and balance across the frequency range.

Want a bit more finesse and grace? Something like the Sennheiser is for you — but for stable and dependable sound on a budget, the Smile Jamaica USB-C aren’t a half-bad option.

(Image credit: Future)House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C review: price & release date

• List price of $19.99 / £14.99 / AU$24.95
• Released in September 2025

The House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C released in September 2025, about 13 years after the original 3.5mm version debuted. They have a list price of $19.99 / £14.99 / AU$24.95, landing them firmly in the budget category, and are available in a range of color options, including Copper, Signature Black, Brass, and Rasta. You can get them on sale in some regions fairly regularly — I even spotted them going for less than £10 in the UK when producing this review.

House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C review: specs

Drivers

9mm dynamic

Weight

0.5oz / 13g

Frequency range

20Hz-20kHz

Waterproofing

Not stated

Connectivity

USB-C

(Image credit: Future)Should I buy the House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C?

Attribute

Notes

Score

Features

Lacking in-line controller, but solid passive noise isolation and steady mic with convenience of USB-C.

3.5/5

Sound quality

Not the most refined bass or defined vocals, but audio is generally clear and decently expressive.

3.5/5

Design

Sustainable build, tangle-free wire, eye-catching color options, could have more ear tips.

4.5/5

Value

Very cheap, with an admirable design and solid sound.

4.5/5

Buy them if…

You want solid all-round quality but you’re on a budget
The Smile Jamaica USB-C are good all-rounders, with decent audio quality, serviceable mic quality, and a neat design. Are they going to blow your socks off? No. But for less than $20 / £15, they give you just about everything you need from a pair of wired earbuds.

You value sustainable tech
Kudos to House of Marley for making a sustainable piece of tech, something that we always like to see here at TechRadar. The Smile Jamaica USB-C are made of bamboo, recycled PeT, and recyclable aluminum, making them a more sustainable pick than a lot of cheap rivals.

Don’t buy them if…

You want premium sound quality
The Smile Jamaica USB-C sound solid considering their ultra-low price, but some aspects — like their imperfect bass output, mean that you’re not getting the best audio ever. If you want premium sound without splashing out, the Sennheiser CX 80U are the easiest recommendation I could give.

You want ultimate convenience
While these earbuds don’t need to be paired or anything, they could be more convenient in-use with one small addition: volume controls. A lot of cheaper rivals have this, and the omission meant that I had to remove my phone from my pocket to crank loudness up or dial it down.

House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C review: also consider

House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C

Sennheiser CX 80U

Apple EarPods USB-C

Price

$19.99 / £14.99 / AU$24.95

$39.95 / £34.99 (about AU$57)

$19 / £19 / AU$29

Drivers

9mm dynamic

9.7mm dynamic

Dynamic

Weight

0.5oz / 13g

0.5oz / 15g

1.1oz / 30g

Frequency range

20Hz-20kHz

17Hz-20kHz

20Hz-20kHz

Connectivity

USB-C

USB-C

USB-C

Sennheiser CX 80U
These are some of my favorite budget-friendly wired earbuds for two key reasons: great sound, and gorgeous looks. The Sennheiser CX 80U are excellent all-rounders, and although they’re a bit pricier than the Smile Jamaica USB-C, the increase in quality you’ll experience — at least sonically speaking — is significant. Read my full Sennheiser CX 80U review.

Apple EarPods USB-C
If you prefer more of an open in-ear feel, then I’d like to point you in the direction of the EarPods USB-C. Yes, they’re from Apple, but surprisingly, these buds are extremely cheap, coming in at a similar price-point to the Smile Jamaica USB-C. With top-drawer modern looks and a sleek controller, there’s a lot to like about these — but their average sound and tendency to leak audio may put some off. Read my full Apple EarPods USB-C review.

How I tested the House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C

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• Tested over the course of multiple days
• Mainly streamed music over Tidal
• Took with me to the office and on walks

I spent many days (rolling into weeks, actually) testing out the House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C earbuds, during which time I took them just about everywhere with me, to analyze passive noise isolation and convenience among other things.

When listening to music, I typically streamed tracks over Tidal using the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. I started out by sifting through the TechRadar testing playlist, which features tunes from a wide variety of genres, but I also made sure to listen to hours worth of songs from my personal library.

More generally, I’ve tested tons of audio gear during my time with TechRadar, including a whole host of wired and USB-C earbuds. I had a few rival models at hand to compare the Smile Jamaica USB-C against, including the Sennheiser and Apple rivals mentioned in the ‘Also consider’ section.

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• First reviewed: May 2026

JCB Toughphone E10: 30-second review

First, let's clear up the JCB angle. JCB, the well-known digger company, does not make phones. The brand is operated by a company called JCB Phone, which was formed by the Genuine Case Company and has been licensed to use the JCB name since 2023. So what you're buying with the JCB Toughphone E10 is a Chinese ODM phone wearing a very well-known British industrial badge, sold through a UK company that holds the licence.

That might be irrelevant to the potential purchaser, but I’m a details guy.

Other than the not-so-subtle rebranding, what we have here is a ruggedised, low-specification Android 15 phone that uses a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC, comes with 4GB of RAM, and only 64GB of storage. But you can expand storage with a MicroSD card up to 512GB.

The G36 uses 2023 SoC technology, but it's derived from the P35, which appeared first in 2018. As a result, this phone is only 4G, and the Wi-Fi onboard is Wi-Fi 5. It has dual rear cameras, with a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP infrared night-vision camera.

In short, the specifications here are mostly those of an entry-level phone from about four years ago, with the possible exception of the camera. And for this, and the JCB logo, the makers are asking £300. At least twice what most rugged brands have as their starting point for a machine with a much better spec.

Unsurprisingly, based purely on value for money, the Toughphone E10 won’t be included in our guide to the best rugged phones.

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)JCB Toughphone E10: price and availability

• How much does it cost? £300
• When is it out? Available in the UK
• Where can you get it? You can get it directly from JCB Phone or on Amazon.co.uk.

One slight oddity with this phone and others in its series, it appears JCB Phone can’t get its ducks in order regarding what they call their products. On the website, this phone is the Toughphone E10, but on the box it came in, it's labelled as the Tough Phone E10.

Whatever pseudonym it prefers, the E10 is available for £300 on JCB's website, and £290 at Amazon. I did notice that for a short period, it is sold for £265 on Amazon, so if you do insist on buying one, it might be worth waiting till it drops again.

So, how does the price of this phone compare with other rugged phones? Badly.

For £269.99, the Ulefone Armor X16 offers 5G, 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. But it also uses a Dimensity 6300 SoC, has better cameras and a much larger battery.

Choosing another brand, Blackview offers something similar in the BL7000 for £279.99.

Those who want a lower specification phone closer to the E10, for whatever reason, might consider the Ulefone Armor X12, which has 6GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a 13MP main camera. It sells for £99.99, allowing you to buy three for the MSRP cost of the E10.

Looking back at the rugged phones I’ve reviewed, the last phone I covered that was this underpowered was the Ulefone Armor 16 Pro, a device that, while not officially discontinued, is difficult to source these days.

Therefore, as a value proposition, the E10 was buried deep using a backhoe loader just after midnight.

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)

• Value score: 1/5

JCB Toughphone E10: Specs

Model

JCB Toughphone E10

Processor

MediaTek Helio G36, octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU

GPU

IMG PowerVR GE8320

RAM

4GB (+4GB with virtual RAM expansion)

Storage

64GB internal + 512GB microSD expansion (dedicated slot)

Operating System

Android 16

Display

6.6-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1612 (HD+)

Rear Cameras

50.3MP main + 8MP infrared night vision (1x IR LEDs)

Front Camera

8MP

Video

1080p max (no 4K)

Battery

6500 Li-Polymer (non-removable)

Charging

15W wired fast charge

Wireless Charging

Not supported

Connectivity

4G LTE (no 5G), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0 (OTG)

Biometrics

Side-mounted fingerprint sensor

Durability

IP69K, MIL-STD-810H (1.8m drop rated)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM

Headphone Jack

Yes

Dimensions

170 x 80 x 12mm

Weight

276g

Colours

Black

JCB Toughphone E10: Design

• Pocket-friendly
• Not IP68
• Awkward IPS display
• No wireless charging

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)

Picking this phone up for the first time, it reminded me of the Doogee Fire 6. As rugged phones go, at just 276g and dimensions of only 170 x 80 x 12mm, this is an easily pocketable design that isn’t substantially bigger or heavier than a typical smartphone.

It’s relatively flat, has the JCB logo emblazoned on the back, though disappointingly not in yellow, and it has a de facto button arrangement.

As JCB Phone is a branding company, this phone was undoubtedly made in Shenzen, and is probably based on a chassis and internals that were originally made for a Chinese product.

The only feature that struck me as slightly off the well-worn path was that neither the 3.5mm audio jack nor the USB-C port had a rubber plug protecting them from water and dust ingress.

Digging deeper into the published specifications, I noticed that while this phone is IP69K-rated. That means it can handle being rained on and maybe jet-washing, it’s not IP68. Therefore, it can’t handle being submerged, which rugged phones often can do.

Since I’ve seen enough videos of people taking heavy construction equipment into water, perhaps that was an oversight.

Another curious aspect of this phone is the 6.6-inch IPS panel with the truly odd resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. That resolution means that any video played back on this phone will be downsampled to 720p, even if it's 1080p content that the phone actually recorded.

This isn’t a great screen, because if you are not within five degrees of perpendicular, the brightness of the display significantly reduces. Some phones have this ‘feature’ by design as a security measure, but I suspect that this one merely has a display that doesn’t work well at angles. The glass on the screen is also not textured in any way, and therefore, it's often impacted by reflections when outdoors.

Overall, there isn’t anything remarkable about this phone, unless you count the letters J, C and B on the back as having mystical significance. But, with the possible exception of the screen, it's an unexciting but functional rugged design for those who remain above water.

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)

Design score: 3/5

JCB Toughphone E10: Hardware

• Mediatek G36
• Limited RAM and storage
• 6500 mAh battery

Before I started looking into the hardware, I’d already noticed that this phone isn’t the most responsive Android phone I’ve ever tested.

When I revealed the architecture used, my experiences lined up those dots disturbingly well.

This phone uses the MediaTek Helio G36, a revamp of the 2016 P35 that MediaTek launched in 2023. Therefore, the technology in it is ten years old at worst, and it was fabricated using 12nm FinFETs, placing this chip long before today's 6nm, 4nm, and 3nm SoCs.

As SoCs go, this is a remarkably straightforward design that uses eight of the same ARM Cortex-A53 cores, but in two banks, half clocked up to 2.2GHz and the other four at 1.6GHz. The limitations it applies to the phone are that it only supports 4G LTE comms, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, cameras can’t be better than 50MP and HD+ resolution displays.

It’s less restricted in memory and storage than this design might imply, as it can address up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM (1600MHz) and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.

So the 4GB of actual memory and 64GB of storage were constraints applied by the makers.

The amount of RAM was so low that I checked whether it was enough to run Android 15, and technically, it is for the standard distribution. But it’s the bottom rung, and this phone will never be upgraded to Android 16 because the only way that would work is if the OS were replaced with a stripped-down release known as the Android Go Edition.

Equally, the last phone I had that actually ran out of storage was an HTC, and when I’d installed my standard benchmarks on the E10, I’d eaten about half the 64GB in this design. You can add a MicroSD card, at extra expense, but in 2026, a phone should come with at least 128GB or ideally 256GB out of the box.

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)

The last subject in this section is the battery, rated at 6500mAh. It’s not massive, but I’ve seen less. At least being modest in this facility has made the phone light and easy to carry.

Unlike most Chinese rugged phones, the E10 didn’t come with a fast charger, and when I hooked it up to one of my UGREEN power packs, it pulled a maximum of 15W. That’s a level that many phones can charge over wireless. There is no wireless charging on this phone, even if the flat underside would be perfect for that technology.

That it can’t charge faster isn’t a huge deal, since even with 15W, the battery can be fully recharged in relatively short order.

With such a modest specification, it was probably a mistake to put Android 15 on this phone, it might have seemed more responsive with Android 13.

• Hardware score: 2/5

JCB Toughphone E10: Cameras

• 50MP and 8MP on the rear
• 8MP on the front
• Three cameras in total

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)

The JCB Toughphone E10 has three cameras:

Rear camera: 50.3MP GalaxyCore GC50e0, 8MP Omnivision OV08d10 (Night Vision)
Front camera: 8MP GalaxyCore GC08A3

Obviously, for someone working in the construction industry, there are those times when you need to document how that unrelated wall was accidentally knocked down, or your digger blade went through a mains cable. And, the E10 is ready to help with that.

The 50.3MP GalaxyCore GC50e0 sensor isn’t the best camera I’ve seen on a rugged phone, but it can take a reasonably detailed and balanced shot with sufficient light.

Where it’s less wonderful is when there isn’t bright sunlight, where things become distinctly grainy and muddy quickly. Thankfully, then you can fall back on the 8MP Omnivision OV08d10 for some sharper night vision shots if you don’t need colour.

There are a few special shooting modes that include Panorama, Slow Motion and Time Lapse, along with a Pro mode for complete control.

The primary camera lacks optics that allow anything beyond digital zoom, and in both still images and video, the 50MP sensor is never used to provide shake compensation.

Considering the 64GB of storage the phone comes with, the tactical decision was made when this phone was designed to offer only 1080p video as the maximum resolution.

Typically, in my phone reviews, I usually complain if the makers don’t offer Widevine L1 encryption so that streaming services can be used at a decent resolution. But in this case, the screen doesn’t allow for anything better than 720p, so that it only supports Widevine L3 is a little less of a disappointment.

Overall, the main sensor is useful on a sunny day and for indoor night vision, but this isn’t a phone that I’d give to anyone wanting to document events to the highest standard.

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• Camera score: 2.5/5

JCB Toughphone E10: Performance

• Battery-efficient SoC
• Dire CPU and GPU results

Phone

 

JCB Toughphone E10

SoC

 

MediaTek Helio G36

GPU

 

PowerVR Rogue GE8320

NPU

 

N/A

Memory

 

4GB/64GB

Weight

 

276g

Battery

 

6500

Geekbench

Single

196

 

Multi

761

 

OpenCL

N/A

 

Vulkan

35

PCMark

3.0 Score

5548

 

Battery

14h 10m (17%)

Charge 30

%

25

Passmark

Score

2298

 

CPU

2035

3DMark

Slingshot OGL

902

 

Slingshot Ex. OGL

530

 

Slingshot Ex. Vulkan

663

 

Wildlife

327

Nomad Lite

N/A

As a point of reference, I usually put a phone alongside the review device to get some perspective, using a phone that’s a similar price or uses the same platform.

In this instance, I’ve not done that for two reasons.

The first is that this is the only phone that I’ve seen blessed with the Helio G36 SoC, and also, I could find almost no phones that perform this badly in these tests.

Even the Blackview BV7300, which used the G81 SoC has a quicker CPU than the E10, scoring 446 for Geekbench Single test, and 1446 for the Multi.

For whatever reason, Geekbench didn’t consider the PowerVR Rogue GE8320 to have the right stuff for OpenGL testing, and the Vulkan score was dire. This set something of a theme, where various benchmarks, like 3DMark Nomad Lite, refused to run either because of the GPU specs or because there was insufficient RAM.

And incidentally, I’ve not seen a PCMark score that low since the Ulefone Armour 15, a 2022 era phone that used the G35, a brother of the SoC in the E10.

I won’t continue sticking pins in the E10 any more than is necessary. It’s a phone that isn’t for anyone who games, expects rapid responses, or likes to load lots of apps.

• Performance score: 1/5

(Image credit: JCB Phone)JCB Toughphone E10: Final verdict

Before I excavate the value in the JCB Toughphone E10, I’m going to call out the makers for some things on their website that aren’t good representations of the product they're selling.

I noticed numerous errors and omissions in the product page that included calling Android 15 the ‘latest OS’ when Android 16 is out, and that version launched in 2024. Or saying it has 8GB of RAM, and then in brackets, ‘inc. 4GB virtual’. So, it has 4GB memory, then.

It also claims to have, ‘Dual SIM + eSIM’. This is not the case; instead, it has a single SIM and eSIM, as the tray doesn’t support swapping the MicroSD for another SIM.

But the part I most disliked was that in the FAQ to the question ‘Will the E10 keep getting Android updates’, the official answer was this:

“The E10 ships with Android 15 and receives security updates through Google Play services. If a specific major Android version update roadmap is critical for your use case, contact our UK support team before buying and we'll confirm the current position from the manufacturer.”

Not only does that entirely fail to give the correct answer, saying when updates will be supported until. But it also fails to mention that this phone will never be upgraded to Android 16 or 17 due to limitations imposed by the hardware specifications. It’s not like those things can change, so asking people to contact the support team is merely a distraction.

Before JCB Phone and I take any more of your valuable time, let’s break down what’s good and bad about the E10.

In the good corner, this is a lightweight device that’s easy to carry, has enough battery for a couple of days' use, has an eSIM and is well-made.

Conversely, it's more than twice the price of what the hardware alone might reasonably justify, the specifications are potentially a rung below entry-level, the primary camera only works well in good lighting, there isn’t enough RAM or storage for many users, and it isn’t IP68-rated.

Those wanting a JCB-branded phone will find that it comes with enough caveats to fill a local landfill, and there are dozens of better devices for this money that one might recommend.

Should I buy a JCB Toughphone E10?JCB Toughphone E10 Score Card

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Value

Expensive even if you got two at this price

1/5

Design

Uninspiring design, but easy to carry at least

3/5

Hardware

Slow SoC, 4G, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage

2/5

Camera

Needs outdoor light for sharp images, only 1080p video

2.5/5

Performance

Underwhelming SoCs and GPU combination, two days of battery life

1/5

Overall

Disappointing for a phone costing half of the asking price

2/5

Buy it if...

You love JCB
Maybe it was something you experienced as a child that makes you love heavy equipment, or you work for JCB, but these are the only reasons I can come up with why anyone would want the E10.

Don't buy it if...

You need a modern phone
The class of processor, the limited memory and storage here aren’t a typical rugged phone in 2026, they’re from some previous era. The £300 price tag can buy you a decent phone with good camera, greater battery life, more RAM, storage, and 5G comms. It won’t have a JCB logo on it, but in other respects it will be better.

Also Consider

Blackview Oscal Tank 1
An inexpensive phone with a 20000 mAh. But in this case, it comes with a superior SoC platform and a better camera cluster. Therefore, you get 4K video recording on both rear and front sensors, and you also get an SoC that supports 5G comms.

Read my full Blackview Oscal Tank 1 reviewView Deal

Ulefone Armour Mini 20 Pro
A practical, 5G rugged design with an inbuilt camping light, night vision camera, but with a little less battery than the E10. This makes the phone easily pocketable and usable like a normal phone. And with a more modern SoC, the battery lasts longer.

Read our full Ulefone Armor Mini 20 Pro review

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When Bethesda Softworks launched Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for Xbox and PC in late 2024, it surprised both fans of the film franchise and loyal followers of developer MachineGames.

Review info

Platform reviewed: Nintendo Switch 2
Available on: Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release date: May 12, 2026 (Switch 2 version)

While many expected the licensed entry to be an Indy-themed re-skin of the studio's popular first-person Wolfenstein games, others thought it might be just another familiar Uncharted or Tomb Raider romp…only topped with a fedora.

Of course, those assumptions proved to be about as reliable as a pet monkey when the game ultimately delivered a sprawling, epic adventure that not only captured the spirit of its beloved source material, but rivaled the legendary archaeologist's big screen exploits.

While the Great Circle indeed packed a literal punch in the combat department, and featured its fair share of tombs to raid, its action and puzzles were organically balanced with immersive exploration, rich world-building, nuanced characterizations, and cinematic storytelling.

But it seems crafting a successful, expectation-subverting Indiana Jones was just the beginning, as MachineGames has unearthed another shiny treasure in the form of the Great Circle's Switch 2 release. Much more than a competent port that retains and optimizes the original's (whip) cracking formula, Indy's debut on Nintendo's new system significantly raises the bar for what's possible on the hybrid hardware.

As pretty as the Lost Ark

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The first thing that hit me in the Great Circle on Switch 2 wasn't a foe's jaw-shattering punch, but its striking presentation. Having previously reviewed the game on the powerful PlayStation 5 Pro, I was well acquainted with its eye-popping visuals. That said, I wasn't expecting Nintendo's lower-powered console to serve up a comparable graphical feast, especially when I was playing in its resolution-reducing handheld and tabletop modes.

Best bit

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As someone whose adoration of the Indiana Jones franchise — and gaming — dates way back to Raiders of the Lost Ark's early '80s release, I'm absolutely floored that I not only get to live out one Indy's most thrilling, narratively-absorbing adventures, but I can do so while sipping a latte at my favorite cafe.

But the incredible level of detail on display impressed at every turn, whether I was ogling blinding sunbeams being filtered through lush foliage or marveling at the realistic shadows my torches cast on crypt walls. Thanks to DLSS upscaling doing some of the heavy lifting, the game looks as sharp as a Cairo swordsman's blade running at 1080p resolution when docked and played on a separate screen.

It was my time punching Nazis and cracking conundrums in handheld mode, however, that continually had me scooping my jaw from the floor. Whether playing the Great Circle in the palm of my hand or propped on my desk or dining room table, it shined like a golden idol on the system's portable display. While the resolution is dropped to 720p in handheld mode, nothing else is sacrificed in terms of tech, from its leveraging of ray-traced global illumination to the strand-based hair that ratchet's the realism of character models.

Coupled with the game's artistic excellence, this means every last detail, particle effect, shadow and lighting trick — from Marshall College's many reflective surfaces to that intimidating cleft in villain Emmerih Voss' chin — makes a confident leap onto the small screen. And while side-by-side comparisons with more powerful hardware — looking at you, PS5 Pro – will reveal subtle shortcomings, such as fuzzier up-close textures — the differences are generally negligible and never break the immersion.

Smooth as a slithering snake

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Indy's search for fortune and glory on the Switch 2 is forced to make a bigger sacrifice in the performance department, as the game is locked at 30fps. But while that dip – down from other versions' 60fps – might sound as detrimental as a massive, rolling boulder on your tail, it barely makes a blip.

Without the luxury of being able to offer the "quality" and "performance" modes that've become commonplace with higher-end consoles, MachineGames (which smartly handled the port in-house) decided to prioritize the former for Switch 2. And, as detailed above, that choice has paid off in spades, resulting in one of the most visually impressive experiences to ever grace the system's 7.9-inch LCD screen.

Of course, the presentation-pushing decision wasn't made hastily, as the optimization-obsessed studio seemed to know exactly what it was doing, cutting corners where necessary, but not at the cost of quality. The Great Circle is a rip-roaring Indiana Jones adventure, but it generally favors measured exploration, careful stealth, and thoughtful puzzle-solving over seat-of-the-pants action.

Sure, the fists fly, Indy's whip cracks, and plenty of makeshift melee weapons break over bad guys' skulls; the story also packs its share of thrilling chases, frantic shootouts, and explosive set pieces. But none of this ever becomes so performance-intensive that it slows the game in the same way a massive open-world or cluttered battlefield might. As such, the rock solid 30fps performance rarely presents more than the occasional hiccup — a bit of pop-in here, a cutscene stutter there.

One of the game's most absorbing aspects is its globe-spanning, semi-open areas — from the Vatican and Gizeh to the Himalayas and Shanghai — all ripe for exploration and discovery. These dense, detail-drenched locales are living, breathing hubs and, to maintain the game's visual splendor and peppy performance, the studio has reduced the number of NPCs populating some of these environments. But unless you've played the previous versions — and took a census of their various hub areas — you likely won't notice.

Ninten-difference

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The Great Circle made some small concessions to properly run on the Switch 2, but it's also leveraged many of the hardware's unique features, from mouse and gyro controls to HD Rumble (sadly, motion controls have not been implemented for gesture-based whip-wielding.) The mouse-like functionality works as advertised and is fun to fool around with, but it didn't pull me in to the point I'd trade it for traditional mechanics. The gyro motion, however, definitely upped the immersion, especially when carefully exploring environment and closely inspecting items. If I ever wanted to level-up the first-person perspective, I'd use the feature to truly feel like I was under Indy's weathered hat.

The real star though, is the HD Rumble, which surprised me with every new interaction I had. Incredibly layered and nuanced, the feature injected extra realism into even the simplest inputs, like brushing spiders off double-crossing Satipo's back. But while sweeping away the creepy crawlies triggers a satisfying tactile sensation, that's just a taste of what the tech can do.

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The slow-building vibration that pulses over your palms when that oversized rock nips at your heels is a fantastic showcase of the feature, and everything — from enemy-ensnaring whip strikes to the gentle placement of puzzle pieces — significantly benefits from the HD Rumble's masterful implementation. Not since using Sony's innovative DualSense controller have I been so taken with a peripheral's ability to bring something fresh to the medium.

A visually stunning, cinema-rivaling adventure that put players in Indy's well-trodden boots like never before, the Great Circle had already cemented itself as a must-play for fans of the series, as well as armchair adventures of all stripes. On top of providing all the whip-cracking, crypt-exploring, mystery-deciphering fun you'd expect from the franchise, it excelled in its world-building, storytelling, and characterizations — including Troy Baker's spot-on performance as the Harrison Ford-originated hero.

Amazingly, all of this has been retained and optimized — with little sacrifice – to be successfully squeezed onto the Switch 2, giving owners of the system not just one of its best games to date, but one that paves a promising path for the future of highly ambitious, AAA titles destined for Nintendo's hybrid hardware.

Should I play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Nintendo Switch 2?Play it if…

You're a fan of the Indy films
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and it looks, feels, and plays like a lost chapter from the series' Steven Spielberg era. Even if you don't fancy yourself a seasoned gamer, the Great Circle is a must-play for anyone who grew up rooting for the relic-hunting hero.

You want to unleash all the horses beneath your Switch 2's hood
Few games have set the Switch 2 firing on all cylinders like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. A stunning artistic and impressive technical achievement, the ambitious title proves the days of playing watered-down AAA ports on Nintendo hardware are buried in the past like an ancient relic.

You're craving an epic adventure you can play anywhere
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle more than delivers when docked, but playing it in handheld or tabletop modes is the way to go. In addition to the convenient portability allowing you to play anywhere — whether tucked beneath your bed's covers or commuting on the subway — it's pinch-yourself impressive experiencing this console-quality epic in the palm of your hand.

Don’t play it if…

You want to play the absolute prettiest, peppiest version of the game
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a stunning achievement on the Switch 2, impressing in both its presentation and performance. That said, while other versions of the title aren't dramatically better, they do hold slight advantages in terms of both graphics and frame rate.

Accessibility

As with previous versions the game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Switch 2 release offers a treasure trove of accessibility options. On top of a ton of customizations for subtitles, closed captions, and user interface elements, camera modes — such as screen shake and motion blur — can be toggled.

Color filter modes – protanopia, deuteranopia, and tritanopia – are available for visually-impaired players, while various HUD settings and adjustments allow for further customization.

The game also features separate difficulty options for its action and adventure elements, allowing for specific aspects – like enemy quantity and behavior — to be tweaked for the former, while the latter offers assists for puzzles, navigation, item location, and more.

How I reviewed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Nintendo Switch 2

I played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for 30-plus hours, with the majority of that time spent in the Switch 2's handheld and tabletop modes.

I paid particular attention to its visual quality and performance, especially in comparison to the PS5 Pro version, which I previously reviewed.

I also focused on Switch 2-specific features, like the mouse and gyro controls, as well as the HD Rumble integration.

First reviewed June 2026

I'll be honest: when I first opened Attio, I wasn't expecting much.

There are a lot of CRMs out there claiming to be the next big thing, and most of them aren't. But Attio's clean interface, flexible data model, and AI-first approach made it clear pretty quickly that this team is building something different. It's not perfect, and there are areas still being refined, but the ambition here is hard to ignore.

Attio CRM: Plans and pricing

Attio offers four tiers. You should examine the structure closely before you commit. The Free plan is a good starting point for solo users or very small teams. It supports up to three seats, includes real-time contact syncing, automatic data enrichment, and basic reporting with up to three reports. It actually works for light individual use, which isn't always the case with free tiers. However, the object limit of three and a cap of 50,000 records will push most growing teams to upgrade quickly.

The Plus plan costs $36 per user per month, or $29 per user per month when billed annually—a 20% discount that makes the annual commitment worth considering. Plus removes the seat ceiling, unlocks private lists, enhances email sending to 1,000 per month, and bumps record storage to 250,000. It's the entry point for small collaborative teams.

The Pro plan is where Attio starts to flex its full capabilities. At $86 per user per month (or $69 annually), it unlocks Call Intelligence, personalized outreach sequences, advanced permissions, priority support, up to 12 objects, and 1,000,000 records. For growing teams that rely on sales engagement features, Pro is likely the practical minimum. At $69 a month billed annually, it's a big jump, but if you're actually closing deals using their Call Intelligence, it'll pay for itself pretty quickly.

Enterprise pricing is custom, billed annually, and targets organizations that need unlimited objects, unlimited teams, and advanced security controls, including single sign-on. The pricing transparency is a breath of fresh air, specifically the credit system, which governs AI usage. It's clearly laid out by tier, ranging from 100 seat credits per user per month on Free to 2,500 on Enterprise. It's a relief to see exactly what you're paying for without digging through a 50-page PDF. That said, keep an eye on those Workspace credits. A few complex multi-step automations running in the background can eat through your monthly allotment faster than you'd expect, potentially leaving your workflows stalled halfway through the month.

Attio CRM: Features

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Attio is built around the idea that a CRM should work the way your business works, not the other way around. The platform pulls that off through a combination of a flexible data model, AI integration, and automation tools that can handle genuinely complex processes.

One of the first things I noticed about Attio was how differently it handles data. Instead of forcing users into strict frameworks, Attio offers the flexibility to create custom objects, like Workspaces, Partnerships, or Invoices, each with unique attributes, relationships, and views. Unlike competitors, Attio is a great fit for startups and scaling SaaS teams with non-standard sales processes, making it more adaptable than traditional CRMs.

Unlike many CRMs that slap an AI badge on an existing feature, Attio's AI feels like it was built into the platform from day one. You can ask natural-language questions such as "prep for next meeting" or "recap last call," and the AI pulls the relevant context straight from your CRM data. AI agents can automate tasks such as lead scoring and prospecting, going beyond the basic chatbot capabilities seen elsewhere. The MCP server for connecting to other AI tools is a nice bonus for technical teams, and it's the kind of feature you simply won't find in most competing CRMs.

Attio's workflow automation engine supports complex branching logic, custom trigger conditions, and pre-built integration blocks with applications like Slack, Segment, and Zapier. Sequences, included with Pro and above, let you run personalized, multi-step outreach directly from within the platform, which goes a long way toward eliminating the need for stand-alone sales engagement software. Call Intelligence, also unique to Attio's Pro tier, captures and analyzes meetings without requiring integration with other vendors like Gong. One thing to watch out for is the integration library. It's got the basics covered, but if your stack includes niche tools or you're hoping for a LinkedIn inbox sync, you're still going to be doing some manual lifting or paying for an iPaaS middleman.

Reporting is another area where Attio has clearly put in the work. At higher tiers, you get real-time dashboards, funnel reports, segment breakdowns, historical attribute tracking, and time comparisons, all wrapped in an interface that's clean enough that I was able to build detailed pipeline views without needing a data analyst to hold my hand.

Attio CRM: Getting set up

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Setting this up was surprisingly painless. Connecting your email and calendar takes minutes, and the platform instantly begins building your contact database from your existing communication history, automatically populating records with enriched company and people data. For teams migrating from another CRM, Attio supports direct imports from Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho, and standard CSV or Excel files. A migration service is available on paid plans (contact sales for details), which is useful for larger data sets.

The onboarding experience is guided without being patronizing. Attio's help center and a dedicated Academy cover core features, making self-serve setup realistic for non-technical founders and operators. I didn't face the weeks-long implementation timelines that slow down enterprise CRM migrations. For most small- to mid-sized teams, Attio is functional within a day.

Attio CRM: Ease of use

It’s rare to find a CRM that doesn't look like a 1990s tax form. With Attio, navigation is logical, and record views are uncluttered. Keyboard shortcuts and command palettes are sprinkled throughout, which power users will appreciate. The mobile apps for iOS and Android effectively mirror core functionality, including access to records, activity feeds, and calendar events, which is important for sales teams who need CRM access in the field.

That flexibility does come at a cost, though. The custom object model is powerful but requires upfront thinking about how you want to structure your data. The first hour in Attio is a bit like staring at a blank Notion page. It’s powerful, but if you don't have a clear idea of your "objects" beforehand, you’ll spend more time playing architect than actually selling.

Additionally, the credit system for AI features, while transparent, creates a layer of resource management that simpler CRMs don't require. You get out what you put in—don't expect it to work magic on day one.

Attio CRM: Support

Attio provides chat and email support on all paid plans. Priority support starts at the Pro tier. The help center is thorough and well-organized, covering automation setup and developer documentation. An Experts marketplace connects users with certified Attio consultants. This is a nice addition for organizations without dedicated RevOps resources.

From what I've seen in user reviews, the support team knows its stuff and responds quickly. The one thing worth flagging is the lack of phone support, which could be a sticking point for larger teams used to having a dedicated account manager on speed dial.

Attio CRM: Security and privacy

In the CRM world, security usually means a boring list of compliance badges, and Attio has the big ones: ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA. But what’s more interesting is how they handle the "human" side of data privacy.

Since Attio effectively "lives" inside your inbox and calendar, the potential for accidentally sharing a private thread or a sensitive medical appointment is real. I was glad to see they’ve built specific guardrails for this. The "Protected Recipients" and "Blocklist" features are essential here—they let you hard-code certain domains or people (like your lawyer or a sensitive M&A lead) so that their emails never even touch the CRM.

The platform also handles email visibility with more nuance than most. By default, it usually only shows subject lines and participants, requiring a "request access" handshake if a teammate wants to read the actual body of the email. It’s a smart way to balance transparency with privacy.

Attio CRM: The competition

So, where does this fit in the crowded CRM landscape?

HubSpot is the name most people reach for first, and for good reason. Its free tier is generous and the broader ecosystem of marketing, sales, and service tools is hard to beat. The catch is that costs climb fast once you start growing.

Salesforce is the other obvious comparison, and it's still the go-to for large enterprises that need extensive customization, but for most startups, it's overkill.

Pipedrive is a solid, no-frills option for teams that just need a clean pipeline without all the complexity.

Attio CRM: Final verdict

Attio has pulled off something genuinely difficult: building a CRM that feels modern without sacrificing depth. The flexible data model, AI that's integrated into the platform rather than bolted on as a marketing feature, and an onboarding experience that doesn't require a dedicated implementation team all point to a company that actually understands what scaling teams need in 2026.

If you've ever felt trapped inside HubSpot's restrictive pricing tiers or intimidated by Salesforce's sprawl, Attio is the platform that makes you wonder why CRMs ever had to be this complicated.

That said, it's not a tool you can hand to a new sales hire on Monday and expect results by Friday. The blank-slate setup rewards teams that come in with a clear sense of their own data structure, and the AI credit system offers a layer of resource management that simpler platforms don't require.

The missing LinkedIn inbox sync and the absence of phone support are real gaps for enterprise buyers. But for a startup or a scaling SaaS team that's willing to invest a day in setup, Attio delivers a CRM that bends to fit your business rather than the other way around — and that alone puts it ahead of most of the field.

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion two-minute review

I always come away from Moto phones either hot or cold: the last handset I tested from the company disappointed, and the one before that was my favorite phone of 2025. So which way would the Edge 70 Fusion land? Having spent some time putting it through its paces, I'd say it's an absolute winner.

Moto’s latest low-cost mobile is ostensibly an affordable sibling to the Edge 70, giving phones journalists something to write about while we wait for the Edge 80 line. But the timing of its release, around the same time as the iPhone 17e and Samsung Galaxy A57, makes it an unexpected rival to these big companies’ budget blowers.

And, even more unexpectedly, it blows them out of the water. And that's not just because of its price — although that certainly helps. The real reason is that the Edge 70 Fusion is another superb-value Motorola phone that, in certain areas, feels every bit like a true premium handset.

For a start, the display here is an absolute winner, offering more colors and a higher level of brightness than you should expect for the price. The battery, too, trumps most rivals, with the 7,000mAh capacity lasting two or more days of use.

For me, though, it's the phone's design that delights most. The textured rear, curved edges, and bronze trim see this handset stand out from your average chocolate-bar handset.

However, not all is rosy; there are a few rough edges. The software had a few annoying quirks — the app search function has been replaced by a slow AI tool that takes ages to find your app, for example. The Bluetooth connection was prone to drop-outs, frequently interrupting any music I was playing through the device. Plus, software support is only guaranteed for three years, which falls short of some rivals.

But with the cost of tech skyrocketing in 2026, a budget phone has never been more attractive — and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is currently my favorite mid-range pick. Yes, even over the Samsung Galaxy A57.

I was ready to be even more ecstatic about the Edge 70 Fusion, until I realised that Moto had released another handset at this price point only a year ago that was far, far more advanced. The Moto Edge 60 was 2025’s best-value phone, but due to apocalyptic RAM prices, the new model doesn’t offer nearly as good value for money as that option. Try to find it on sale before you consider the Fusion — or any 2026 mobile, for that matter.

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion review: price and availability

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• Released on March 2, 2026
• Costs £379.99 / AU$499 (about $520)
• Not on sale in the US

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion was announced on March 2, 2026, at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona. It follows the standard Edge 70, which was released the previous October.

The handset comes in at an affordable £379.99 / AU$499 (about $520), but I wouldn’t go so far as to call it "cheap" since Moto G handsets cost even less. Nevertheless, it’s a far cry from the £699 (roughly $920, AU$1,400) price of the main Motorola Edge 70.

Moto’s range of handsets varies by region, and the Edge 70 Fusion isn’t on sale in the US. While in Australia, all of Moto’s phones are priced less than elsewhere.

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion review: specsMotorola Edge 70 Fusion specs

Dimensions:

162.8 x 75.6 x 8mm

Weight:

193g

Screen:

6.78-inch FHD (1,272 x 2,772mm) 144Hz AMOLED

Chipset:

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

RAM:

8GB

Storage:

256GB

OS:

Android 16

Primary camera:

50MP, f/1.8

Ultra-wide camera:

13MP, f/2.2

Front camera:

32MP, f/2.2

Audio:

Stereo speakers

Battery:

7,000mAh

Charging:

68W wired

Colors:

Pantone Silhouette, Pantone Blue Surf, Pantone Orient Blue, Pantone Sporting Green

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion review: design

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• Premium-feeling design
• Available in a range of Pantone colors
• IP68/IP69 and military protection

Motorola’s really settled into a groove with its Edge designs, and on looks alone, I'm not sure I’d be able to pick out the Edge 70 Fusion in a lineup with its contemporaries.

The handset measures 162.8 x 75.6 x 8mm and features Moto’s regular four-circle camera bump on the back. In the UK, it's available in just a single color, while in Australia, you get a choice of Pantone options. The power button and volume rocker both sit on the right edge; the former is easy enough to reach, but the latter isn’t.

Picking up the phone reveals some neat touches. It’s pretty light, at 193g, and fits in the hand snug thanks to a rear panel that tapers in at the edges. The thickness isn’t "brag about it in marketing" levels of slender, but it's a noticeable difference in the hand over other models.

The rear of the phone is plastic, but with a textured, almost fabric-like finish. As such, the device feels pretty premium in the hand and grips well on canted surfaces. It’s little touches such as these that elevate Moto phones above the average chocolate-bar-style handsets that the majority of companies churn out.

The device arrives with both IP68 and IP69 ratings, meaning it can survive being submerged in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes, as well as withstand high-pressure water jets. It also meets MIL-STD-810H standards, a military-grade durability certification designed to test devices against tougher knocks, drops, and jolts.

• Design score: 4.5 / 5

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion review: display

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• 6.78 inches, 1,272 x 2,772 resolution
• 144Hz refresh rate, 5,200 nits max brightness
• Under-display fingerprint scanner hits and misses

The Moto's 6.78-inch, 1,272 x 2,772-resolution screen is about average for an Android phone. However, it's there that the comparisons with other similarly priced handsets end.

An AMOLED display, it offers a 1-billion-color gamut, plus a 144Hz refresh rate and 5,200nits max brightness. These are specs you’d expect to see in a top-end phone, not a handset at this price. Fittingly, movies and games look great on the screen, full of color and punch.

If there’s anything that could be better, it’s the under-display fingerprint scanner. It worked most of the time, but now and then it wouldn't pick up my thumb, and I’d need to try again. This is the type of issue you wouldn’t experience on a premium mobile.

• Display score: 4.5 / 5

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion review: software

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• Android 16 with Moto twists
• Three years of OS updates
• Some bloatware, and infuriating features

Motorola packs its phones with software that’s akin to stock Android, but with a few additions and, notably, a few removals.

Ostensibly, we’re looking at Android 16, but booting up the phone reveals a few Moto-themed extra apps and tools. My favorites remain the quick gestures: a karate-chop motion to turn on the torch; a twisting gesture to open the camera; placing the handset screen-down to immediately turn on do-not-disturb mode.

However, some Android 16 features are missing — such as the system themes overhaul, which delivers greater customization options through your phone. You also get fewer years of guaranteed software updates than most other phones, at only three years.

There’s a bit of bloatware and some built-in AI tools that rarely saw the light in my testing, but tidying up the Edge 70 Fusion is easy enough. For those familiar with stock Android, everything is where you want it to be, with few other features that’ll distract you. Sure, converts might miss some iOS or One UI features — but there’s nothing wrong with simplicity.

The one thing that did prove an annoyance is that Moto has replaced the search bar in the app drawer with an AI bot, which claims to figure out what you’re asking of it, if you give it some time to think. However, if you’re simply trying to track down and launch a particular app, the slow loading time of this tool makes using it counterintuitive. For example, when I wanted to find the clock app to set an alarm, the bot would take far longer to find the app than a standard search bar would. It’s an example of AI making the usability of a phone worse.

• Software score: 3.5 / 5

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion review: cameras

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• 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro cameras
• Cameras lack some vibrancy and optimization
• A range of useful camera features

It’s hard to find listings for the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion that don’t scream about the Sony Lytia 710 sensor in the main camera. This is because this 50MP module debuted with the series, and Moto’s really trying to big up this partnership.

Like a grumpy Roman emperor, my thumb’s usually pointed downwards when it comes to Motorola phone cameras, but the Fusion’s example isn't bad at all. It does what other Motos can’t, in making pictures look bright and colorful.

Pictures display more dynamic range than I’m used to seeing, making snaps taken on sunny days appear more joyous, while also lending more variety to foliage. It’s no Galaxy phone, but the sensor change is clearly adding some pizzazz to the pictures.

Joining the main camera is a 13MP ultra-wide, if you'd like to get more ground and sky into your shots. Pictures taken with this camera display a similar color profile to those taken with the main camera, but you don’t have to crop in far to see lots of grain.

On the front of the phone is a 32MP f/2.2 module for selfies. While selfies looked a touch less colorful than snaps from the main camera — Lytia’s set my standards too high, clearly — the artificial bokeh is smart at avoiding blurring strands of hair.

You get Portrait, Slow-mo, Panorama, and Night options, alongside Photo Booth, which takes four pictures and presents them in a grid.

• Camera score: 3.5 / 5

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• Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
• Can handle games, but not perfectly
• Bluetooth 6.0 for audio had some drops

The Moto Edge 70 Fusion is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset — a solid mid-powered processor designed to help more affordable phones punch above their weight. We’ve already seen it deliver in the Fairphone 6 and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus.

In Geekbench 6 multi-core tests, the phone returned average scores in the 3,200-3,300s, roughly in line with those of the aforementioned phones and other mid-rangers. For context, the non-Fusion handset hit 4,100s, while the Edge 60 hit 2,900, and premium phones generally crack five figures.

Tests I ran on 3DMark showed noticeably lower frame rates and scores below those of top-end phones from the past few years. This isn’t a gaming phone, but it can handle games.

In tests, I found that the Edge 70 Fusion was capable of handling the titles I threw at it, although not always at the top graphics settings or at blazing speeds. However, for a non-flagship device, I wouldn’t have expected more.

A quick note for buyers, though: the handset did prove quite sluggish in use for the first week of testing. Normally, handsets find their pace quicker than this, but it soon caught up.

Audio-wise, the handset features the same stereo speakers as seen on other phones, plus support for Bluetooth 6.0. It lacks a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack, but a USB-C converter enables the use of wired headphones.

Unfortunately, my test handset's Bluetooth connection proved quite unreliable. A number of speakers and headphones I used would temporarily drop out, repeatedly —more than they did on other devices. While I can't say for certain whether it's an issue with the handset in general or just the review sample, the fact that it would happen most frequently when I put my hand in a certain spot — which seemed to block out the Bluetooth signal — indicates it's the former.

• Performance score: 3.5 / 5

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion review: battery life

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• Large 7,000mAh battery
• Multiple days of use per charge
• 68W charging plus some battery health features

Motorola includes a decent-sized battery in the Fusion: a 7,000mAh power pack to be precise (although it seems that in some regions it’s only 5,200mAh, so be sure to check).

Such a module ensures I could reliably get through two days of use on a single charge. On lighter-use days, I was working through only about 30% of the battery.

At 68W, you can power up the handset quickly — but not so fast that you risk overheating the device. With a compatible charger, you can get from empty to full in about an hour. However, said charger — a Motorola TurboPower 68W Charger — doesn’t come in the box.

To ensure your phone remains in good health for years to come, you can use the battery protection tool. This allows you to schedule when the phone is charged to 100%, or the handset will learn your habits and won’t charge past 80% until you need it.

• Battery score: 4.5 / 5

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion review: value

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It’s impossible to talk about the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion’s value without acknowledging that tech has become significantly more expensive in 2026 — you simply don't get the same level of bang for your buck as you once did with Motorola phones.

Even so, compared to today's rivals, the Edge 70 Fusion still offers exceptional value. It’s one of a few genuinely affordable handsets that manages to feel premium in a few key areas.

Its design, display, and battery life all punch above its price point. The cameras, performance, and software might deliver middling performance, but taken as a whole, this is still an excellent package. Phones that deliver a similar experience will typically cost you considerably more.

• Value score: 4.5 / 5

Should you buy the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?Motorola Edge 70 Fusion scorecard

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Value

In an expensive year, you're getting a reliable phone at a low price.

4.5 / 5

Design

To look at it, you'd think that this was a top-end phone, especially if you can buy some of the interesting color options.

4.5 / 5

Display

The Fusion's display is bright, full of pixels and vibrant.

4.5 / 5

Software

Moto's spin on stock Android has some neat tools, but many pre-installed apps and some bloating features.

3.5 / 5

Camera

The main camera takes decent pictures, but it's still no camera phone.

3.5 / 5

Performance

The chipset is fit for purpose, but it's no gaming phone, and the Bluetooth isn't reliable.

3.5 / 5

Battery

With a 7,000mAh, you're getting days of lasting power with the Fusion.

4.5 / 5

Buy it if...

You use your phone outdoors a lot
Between its rugged protection and bright screen, the Moto is better than most mobiles for outdoor use.

You need a long-lasting battery
A 7,000mAh capacity means you don’t need to charge daily, with lighter users getting two or three days of use per charge.

You care about a phone’s hand-feel
Thanks to its curved front sides, the Fusion sits comfortably in your hand, much more than your generic rectangle phone does

Don't buy it if...

You care about frequent software updates
You'll want a long-lasting phone, and the Moto is hardy, but it will only get software updates for three years.

You need a budget camera phone
Lytia is a great get, but the lack of a telephoto camera or software tools means rivals are better camera phones.

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion review: Also consider

Not convinced by the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion? Other companies have their own flagship-alternatives, or competitive mid-rangers, and here are some worth considering.

Samsung Galaxy A57
Samsung's flagship-alternative Android costs a little more than the Fusion. It has a thin design, handy software and a decent screen, but the same camera and performance shortcomings as the Moto.

Read our full Samsung Galaxy A57 review

iPhone 17e
The budget iPhone costs a little more than the Moto, but it's super fast and gets you into the iOS ecosystem. There's only one rear camera, though, and the display isn't fantastic.

Read our full iPhone 17e review

Poco X8 Pro Max
For only a little more than the Moto (and less, during frequent discounts), this Android has a huge battery and loads of gaming power, though it's no looker.

Read our full Poco X8 Pro Max review

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

Poco X8 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy A57

iPhone 17e

Starting price (at launch):

£379 / AU$499 (about $520)

$469 / £469 (about AU$940)

$549.99 / £529 / AU$749

$599 / £599 / AU$999

Dimensions:

162.8 x 75.6 x 8 mm

162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2mm

161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm

Weight:

193g

218g

179g

169g

OS (at launch):

Android 16

HyperOS 3, Android 16

One UI 8.5, Android 16

iOS 26

Screen Size:

6.78-inch

6.83-inch

6.7-inch

6.1-inch

Resolution:

2772 x 1272

2772 x 1280

2340 x 1080

2532 x 1170

CPU:

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

Mediatek Dimensity 9500s

Exynos 1680

A19 Bionic

RAM:

8GB

12GB

8GB / 12GB

Not specified

Storage (from):

256GB

256GB / 512GB

128GB / 256GB / 512GB

256GB / 512GB

Battery:

7,000mAh

8,500mAh

5,000mAh

4,005mAh

Rear Cameras:

50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide

50MP wide, 8MP ultra-wide

50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro

48MP

Front camera:

32MP

20MP

12MP

12MP

How I tested the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

(Image credit: Future)

• Tested for one month
• Everyday usage, including web browsing, social media, photography, video calling, gaming, streaming video, music playback
• Benchmarked using Geekbench 6, 3DMark, native Android stats

I used the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion for a month, and as my main handset for the past three weeks.

As a result, most of the testing was based on real-world use. I used the phone as my everyday device for everything from communications and entertainment to navigation and work. I took it on day trips, relied on it to navigate around the city, and used it for a range of voice and video calls.

I also carried out some lab-style benchmark testing to check out performance and battery life.

I've been reviewing smartphones for TechRadar since early 2019, including countless Motorola mobiles and plenty of other low-cost Androids.

Read more about how we test

First reviewed May 2026

GameSir G7 Pro 8K: one-minute review

GameSir has an odd naming scheme for its game controllers – isn't the G8 Galileo already out? – but numbers aside, the selling point of the GameSir G7 Pro 8K is in the name.

A spin on our highly-rated GameSir G7 Pro, this new PC controller offers 8K polling, alongside all the things we loved about the original controller: it's lightweight and comfy to use, modular thanks to a removable face plate, and connects in a variety of ways.

For those not in the know, 8K polling means your controller speaks to your chosen device 8,000 times per minute, not 1,000 times like most other controllers, and it allows for more precise and reflexive movement. This kind of kit is designed for esports players, or people who really don't like to lose.

The idea of 8K polling tech is quite divisive: most people seem to view it as a hard-to-notice change, and not worth the price and other impacts, but GameSir has solved the first of those: the G7 Pro 8K is only marginally more expensive than the non-8K model, and it's a great budget option for people who want to test the tech.

That's doubly the case when you consider other 8K controllers; the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro's costs twice as much.

But another downside of 8K polling reared its head during my testing. This kind of tech can be CPU-intensive, and so not suited to PC gamers for whom processing is tight; I played a lot of Arc Raiders testing this thing, and it was noticeably more stuttery on my slightly older rig than usual.

It's not a problem for people with power rigs, or those who play older titles, and it wasn't even a problem on even newer games I tried, like Nioh 3. But it's something to be wary of in the GameSir, and any other 8K controller.

Gamers who don't need 8K will be better off looking at the G7 Pro: it's a little cheaper, and you're getting the exact same hardware. But if you've been curious about 8K polling, this is the option that'll let you dip your toes in without breaking the bank.

(Image credit: Future)GameSir G7 Pro 8K: Price and availability

• List price: $89.99 / £99.99 / AU$199
• Sells on Amazon and GameSir's website
• Three color options: AimLabs Edition, Champion Edition, Nioh 3

You can buy the GameSir G7 Pro 8K for $89.99 / £99.99 / AU$199, so it’s only a hair more expensive than the non-8K model (that goes for $79.99 / £89.99 (about AU$114)). GameSir’s choice to keep the price in the double-digit range will undoubtedly draw buyers in.

The controller went on sale in April 2026, just under a year after the non-8K model was released. Yes, I know what you’re thinking: that means it’s primed for Black Friday deals at the end of 2026.

GameSir sells a few different models of the controller. The one you can see depicted is the AimLabs Edition, but I’ve also seen a Champion Edition model and one themed around Nioh 3. They all cost the same, and work the same; the appearance is all that's different (though the AimLabs model, unlike the others, also comes with a month's subscription to AimLabs itself).

GameSir G7 Pro 8K: specs

GameSir G7 Pro 8K

Price

$89.99 / £99.99 / AU$199

Dimensions

5.9 x 4 x 2.2in / 152 x 103 x 53mm

Weight

10.88oz / 392g

Compatibility

PC

Connection type

Wireless (2.4GHz, Bluetooth), Wired (USB-C), 3.5mm

Battery life

Around 10 hours

(Image credit: Future)

(Image credit: Future)GameSir G7 Pro 8K: design and features

On the surface, the GameSir G7 Pro 8K doesn't appear different from the original model, notwithstanding the AimLabs branding on my model, or whatever decal your chosen model has. That means you're getting the Xbox Wireless Controller-alike look, with a few extra trigger and rear buttons.

And there's nothing wrong with copying a great design. The GameSir is lightweight (392g), so you can hold it for long stints without fatigue, and the textured grips keep my hands from friction or sweating issues that can sometimes arise. All the buttons and controllers feel like they're in a good place to easily reach with my medium-sized hands — too good, as was the case with the plates on the back, which I repeatedly accidentally pressed during use.

Dig under the surface, and you get the real joy of the G7 Pro series: you can remove the face plate to swap out the joysticks and d-pad, which I did to pick out options that felt more comfortable to use, and easy to press in a flash. You can see in the image above all the options that come with the controller, and GameSir sells more on its website.

The default sticks are GameSir's anti-drift Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) Sticks Gen 2, which are lovely and smooth to use and feel sturdy. It's clear that the controller was designed for intense esports use, and I particularly appreciated the responsive 'clicky' face buttons.

The default sticks have the added benefit of looking clean: I found the G7 Pro to be something of a dirt magnet, with the black sticks I swapped to, as well as the face plate and rear plates, quickly picking up dust and scuffs. Yes, more so than other controllers I've used: I don't think it's a me problem!

The face buttons and d-pad are all lovely and responsive, with a satisfying 'click' feedback that most controllers don't offer.

Using GameSir's apps, you can play with the sensitivity of the sticks and add dead zones. These aren't the only buttons that are customizable, and I particularly appreciated the ability to toggle the triggers between analog and micro switch pickup. There are also four fully-mappable buttons: the aforementioned rear plates, and two bumpers nestled above the triggers.

Some other neat touches some may appreciate: a 3.5mm jack for wired headphones, a voice chat muter that's easy to tap when your hand's holding the grip, and a Multifunction button so you can remap buttons and change your headphone volume. This latter doesn't need the app: just press and go.

You can connect the GameSir to your device of choice in three ways. There's a simple USB cable that comes with it, and plugs into a port in the top of the controller. You can use a dongle that plugs into a USB-A port and allows for 2.4Ghz connection. Or you can use Bluetooth, which apparently doesn't allow the 8K polling, though I've seen users online who swear it still works. The dongle can be stored in an included controller stand when not in use, but there's nowhere to store it on the controller's body.

I mentioned before an app: there's a phone one, and a PC one. You can use this to create game control profiles and tweak settings, but it's far from necessary if you just want to play. In fact, the PC app reliably failed to recognise the controller during my weeks with it; hopefully, this'll be fixed soon.

(Image credit: Future)GameSir G7 Pro 8K: performance

Putting aside the 8K polling, you're getting the same performance here as with the original model, and that's great. The face buttons and d-pad are all lovely and responsive, with a satisfying 'click' feedback that most controllers don't offer. Even the triggers offered that same response when in micro switch mode.

Hall effect in the triggers is smooth to use, and I found myself switching between the two modes mid-gameplay to get the best of both worlds, as doing so is easy.

A draw to this controller is GameSir's Gen 2 TMR sticks, which are even more sensitive than the brand's first-gen ones. The biggest selling points are under the hood, though: these are designed to reduce wear and stick drift over a longer period of time. You might not notice this benefit, and that's the whole point.

If I had a small gripe, it'd be the small size of the auxiliary face buttons: the triple-horizontal line on the right, and double-square on the left (according to the manual, these don't have names), are used in various games for things like your map, pause menu, settings, or inventory. Yet they're small enough that pressing them in a frantic firefight or tense moment is harder than it ought to be.

(Image credit: Future)

Based on my testing, I'd estimate a battery life of around 8-10 hours, so a little shy of the non-8K model (naturally). That's on the lower end of things compared to rivals, but I'll point once again to the 8K factor. The controller saves juice by disconnecting quite frequently when not in use; several times, I'd go and make a tea, only to return to a disconnected controller. Annoying, yes; game-breaking, no.

Officially, the GameSir G7 Pro 8K is only designed to work on PC; the company's listings make no mention of other devices. But I used it just fine on an Android device too.

All of the compliments I've laid on the GameSir are doubled when you're using the USB cable or dongle to get 8K polling. It's a small upgrade, all things considered; a split-second here and a fraction there, but the confidence boost this extra polling speed gives you is no joke. Neither is the dreamy way the controller works; I've finally given those Arcs a reason to fear me!

As mentioned in the introduction, 8K polling is CPU-intensive, and it can (and will) cause stuttering for some gamers. As far as I can tell, you can't turn off the higher polling speeds either (other than by using Bluetooth), and so you should only buy this kit if your PC can handle it.

(Image credit: Future)Should I buy the GameSir G7 Pro 8K?Buy it if...

You're 8K curious
Most 8K-polling tech I've covered costs you quite a bit. If you've been curious about testing it but don't want to shell out for a pricey controller, this is a great option.

You're picky about your sticks and buttons
It's easy to remove the face plate and swap out joysticks and the d-pad to a range of in-box alternatives. GameSir sells even more options on its website.

Don't buy it if...

Your PC can't handle it
As mentioned, 8K polling is CPU-intensive. If you don't think your PC can handle this kind of hit, you'd be better off buying the non-8K alternative.

Also consider...

If the GameSir G7 Pro 8K hasn't ticked all your boxes, here are a few alternatives you may want to consider, and how they stack up against the model.

GameSir G7 Pro 8K

GameSir G7 Pro (non-8K)

Razer Wolverine v3 Pro 8K

Price

$89.99 / £99.99 / AU$199

$79.99 / £89.99 (around AU$114)

$199 / £179 / AU$329

Dimensions

5.9 x 4 x 2.2in / 152 x 103 x 53mm

6.9 x 6.8 x 3.7in / 177 x 173 x 94mm

6.1 x 4.1 x 2.5in / 157 x 106 x 65mm

Weight

10.88 / 392g

9.6oz / 272g

10.22oz / 290g

Compatibility

PC

PC, Nintendo Switch, mobile

PC, Nintendo Switch

Connection type

Wireless (2.4Ghz, Bluetooth), wired (USB-C, 3,5mm)

Wireless (2.4Ghz, Bluetooth), wired (USB-C, 3,5mm)

Wireless (2.4Ghz), wired (USB-C)

Battery life

Around 10 hours

Around 12 hours

Around 20 hours

GameSir G7 Pro
It's been mentioned loads through this review, but here's one more occurrence. Most people won't need 8K polling, and so should get this more affordable controller that's just as responsive, customizable, and lightweight.

Read our full GameSir G7 Pro review

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K
A much more premium offering; this is a top-tier controller with all the trappings: it has a carry case, was made with Razer's mouse tech, and has even more mappable buttons. We haven't tested the 8K model, but have reviewed the 'standard' version.

Read our full Razer Wolverine V3 Pro review

How I tested the GameSir G7 Pro

(Image credit: Future)

• Tested for roughly 25 hours of gameplay
• Used on PC and mobile with wired and wireless connections
• Played a variety of online and offline games of several genres

I tested the GameSir G7 Pro 8K for roughly 25 hours of gaming, over the course of several weeks. The majority of that time was spent on Arc Raiders, but I also spent significant time on other titles, including Call of Duty Mobile, Nioh 3, The Division Resurgence, Hogwarts Legacy and Gotham Knights.

As you can likely tell from that game list, I tested the GameSir on multiple platforms: specifically, my gaming PC, and two different Android smartphones. This let me test all three of the connection options (wired, Bluetooth, and dongle), although most of the gaming was done on wired.

I’ve been reviewing kit for TechRadar for over seven years now, including controllers and other kinds of gaming, PC, and mobile kit. I’ve also covered GameSir’s various tech for other brands.

First reviewed April-May 2026

Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1: 30-second review

The ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 is Lenovo's first serious push into rugged Android territory. It arrives with MIL-STD-810H certification, an IP68 rating, and a genuinely useful screwless removable battery.

To avoid the power demands of PC hardware, Lenovo went with an ARM-based architecture, using the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 to deliver capable everyday performance. This SoC is combined with a modest 10.95-inch display that is sharp and readable outdoors.

One interesting feature in all SKUs is that this tablet has a replaceable battery. But given the exercise to change it isn’t something you’ll want to be doing on a regular basis, this feature is more about extending the tablet’s life, not giving it extended run time with extra batteries.

While it ticks lots of boxes for performance and durability, the one major weakness of this option is its cameras, which are low quality by modern phone standards

The starting price of around £499 is competitive with the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro, which appears to be the inspiration for this device.

If your work takes place on a factory floor, a building site, or in a vehicle cab, this is a credible option. Those looking for a general-purpose consumer tablet should look elsewhere, but if you need a go-anywhere tablet for drone flying or collecting data outdoors, this could be one of the best rugged tablet choices.

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1: price and availability

• How much does it cost? £499/€499
• When is it out? Available now
• Where can you get it? You can get it from online retailers such as Insight in the UK.

Lenovo announced the ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 at MWC 2026 in Barcelona on 2 March 2026. It's currently listed as 'Coming soon' on the UK website.

Availability was confirmed for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa from April 2026. At the time of writing, Lenovo has not confirmed a US retail date, describing the X11 as a commercial product with pricing starting at €499 in the Eurozone.

What’s likely to confuse customers is the sheer number of SKUs that Lenovo has in this product line, which is ridiculous. In the UK alone, they make eight different options. The differences are primarily the storage capacity (typically 128GB or 256GB) and whether it includes mobile phone comms.

But there are models with no (Beidou + GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + QZSS + A-GPS), because the market for people who don’t want to know where they are is obviously huge. Some models come with a pen, while others do not.

The review hardware was a ZAHL0035GB, which comes with 256GB of storage, the Rugged Smart Case and Lenovo Tab Pen XE, but no slot for a mobile SIM.

That puts it directly in the orbit of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro, which carries a street price of between £499 and £549 in the UK, depending on configuration. Samsung uses the same Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, so the competition is genuinely close on paper.

The UK retailer Insight carries three models, the cheapest being £563.99 inc. VAT for one with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, but no 5G SIM card slot. The top model has 256GB of storage and is 5G-capable, and has a price of £615.49.

Higher-specified configurations with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage will command a premium when they become available. Lenovo has not published a full pricing matrix for all SKUs at launch. Business buyers will typically be quoted against volume contracts rather than consumer retail pricing, so the headline €499 figure should be treated as a floor.

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)

• Value score: 4/5

Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1: Specs

Specification

Detail

Model

Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1

Part number / SKU

ZAHL0035GB

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (SM7635, 4nm octa-core: 1x2.5GHz + 3x2.4GHz Cortex-A720, 4x1.8GHz Cortex-A520)

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 810

RAM

8GB LPDDR5

Storage

256GB UFS 3.1

Expandable storage

microSDXC

Display

10.95-inch IPS LCD, 2560 x 1600 (276ppi), 90Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass

Brightness

600 nits typical / 800 nits peak (high brightness mode)

Touch input

Glove and wet-touch supported

Rear camera

13MP, AF, LED flash

Front camera

8MP, 1080p video at 30fps

Battery

10,200mAh Li-Polymer, removable (screwless), battery-less mode supported

Charging

45W wired USB-C

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.4

Cellular (optional)

N/A (other models offer 5G Nano-SIM + eSIM)

USB

Dual USB-C (USB 3.2); simultaneous charging and peripheral use

NFC

Front-mounted NFC3

Security

Side-mounted fingerprint reader

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo (cellular model)

Durability

IP68 (1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H certified

Dimensions

257.1 x 168.65 x 9.93mm

Weight

650g

Operating System

Android 16

Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1: design

• Lightweight
• Rubber bumper
• Toolless battery change
• Camera postioning

Pick up the ThinkTab X11, and the premise is immediately clear. This is not a tablet designed for the sofa. The chassis is thick by consumer standards, sitting at 9.9mm, and the 650g weight is modest for the category but noticeably heavier than a consumer 11-inch slate.

In the review hardware, it came with a soft silicon bumper that didn’t obscure any of the ports and is relatively easy to remove should you want to access the battery compartment.

The MIL-STD-810H certification covers a demanding set of environmental tests. That includes thermal extremes, vibration, altitude, humidity, and shock. The IP68 rating means submersion in up to 1.5 metres of water for 30 minutes, and that’s without a rubber plug in the USB-C port. For field workers in manufacturing, utilities, or construction, these are not marketing checkboxes. They are basic requirements.

To get inside requires one strong fingernail to be inserted into a cutout on the back that then starts popping clips to remove a cover. To be clear, taking this cover off isn’t easy, and it isn’t something I’ve want to do multiple times. But when the tablet arrives, the battery isn’t installed, so it’s necessary to get it working.

Where I’d place this in the Parthenon of replaceable battery systems is that it's good that you can swap the battery, especially because it could extend the working life of the device, but it isn’t something you would want to consider doing on a regular basis. Eventually, the clips on the cover will fail, and with them goes the environmental protection.

It's worth noting that you also need to access the battery area for the installation of a MicroSD, or if you have a 5G capable model, the Nano SIM slot. I think an approach more like the Samsung Active5G with screws might have been a better plan, I’d assert.

That said, most tablets don’t allow the battery to be replaced without entirely dismantling the hardware, and battery exhaustion is a major component in tablets and phones reaching the end of their useful life.

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)

The display supports glove and wet-touch input, and it's designed to work with the Lenovo Tab Pen XE, which comes with some SKUs.

That is an important detail on a site where latex gloves are mandatory, or inclement weather intervenes. The Corning Gorilla Glass should handle the usual workplace knocks, and the front-mounted NFC will appeal to logistics and access-control use cases.

An OLED panel might have been a good option, but the IPS panel used is reasonably colourful, and using something better might have driven the price up.

Dual USB-C ports allow simultaneous charging and peripheral connection without an adapter or dock. Although the second port is clearly also designed for an add-on keyboard, which Lenovo didn’t provide for this review. This is such a useful feature, and SoCs generally support more than one USB port, that I do wonder why other brands don’t offer multiple USB ports.

An external feature I’m not a fan of is the camera's placement, which is positioned deep in the left corner. The upper corners are the common place to hold a tablet and I found that I activated the camera app and saw nothing, as my hand was obscuring the sensor.

If the camera cluster had been placed in the middle, this could have avoided fingers and also provided more natural framing for image and video capture.

Other than that point, and the nail-breaking nature of the battery cover, the design of this tablet is pretty good.

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)

Design score: 4.5/5

Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1: hardware

• Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
• Adreno 810 GPU
• 10,200mAh battery

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is the same platform Samsung chose for the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro. On a 4nm process with an octa-core configuration (four Cortex-A720 performance cores and four Cortex-A520 efficiency cores), it delivers capable everyday performance without generating excessive heat in a sealed chassis.

Spoiling my performance reveal slightly, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 has a similar performance profile to the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X that I saw recently in the UleFone Amor Pad 5 Ultra.

The Adreno 810 GPU handles the expected range of business and light productivity workloads without difficulty. Video calls, document editing, ERP applications, and camera-intensive tasks are all within its comfort zone. Nobody is buying a MIL-SPEC enterprise tablet for gaming, and the hardware reflects that reality.

Memory options cover 8GB and 12GB LPDDR5, but all the UK SKUs were 8GB. For field workers running one or two dedicated applications, 8GB is sufficient. Environments running multiple concurrent enterprise apps, particularly with persistent background sync, will benefit from the 12GB option. Storage ranges from 128GB to 512GB UFS 3.1, supplemented by a microSD slot.

That combination is practical. Enterprise deployments often include large offline databases, maps, or media libraries. Being able to use a second USB device also allows for an external drive, and it would be easier to replace than the MicroSD card.

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)

The 10,200mAh battery, charged at 45W, should cover a full shift under typical enterprise workloads. Lenovo has not published an official battery life figure. In my testing that I’ll talk about later, it recharges quickly, which makes the overall capacity less of an issue.

As a total capacity of 10,200mAh isn’t huge, and I’ve seen plenty of rugged phones with more, but in this context, it's enough to get at least two full working days out of the device, and with curation, the better part of a third day.

The front-mounted NFC is an unusual placement. Most tablets put NFC on the rear, which suits tap-to-pay and general contactless use. Positioning it on the front (upper right) of the screen makes it more accessible for door access control and identity verification, where the user faces the reader.

The hardware specification of the Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 is decent, and the choice of the efficient SoC has enabled the battery to be scaled to a level where the machine becomes awkward to carry or only suitable for vehicle mounting.

• Hardware score: 4/5

Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1: cameras

• 16MP on the rear
• 8MP on the front
• Two cameras in total

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)

The Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 has two cameras:

Rear camera: 13MP Omnivision OV13B10, AF, LED flash
Front camera: 8MP GalaxyCore GC08A8

As seems the norm these days, extracting the correct camera sensors from the Android system provided little hard information about the camera sensors. At one point it the primary sensor could have been from Omnivision, Samsung or Sony.

But thankfully, I dug into the replacement parts list on Lenovo, and that revealed that the main sensor is a 13MP Omnivision OV13B10, and the selfie camera is an 8MP GalaxyCore GC08A8.

Anyone with a decent phone will immediately be thinking how underwhelming these sensors sound, and they’re not exactly cutting-edge. I’m not sure why tablet makers immediately assume that their customers don’t need high-quality images, but it’s a cost-saving that many take.

That said, the pictures taken by the 13MP Omnivision OV13B10 are reasonably sharp, and if you don’t activate HDR mode, the colour makes a stab at being representative.

The problem with a 13MP sensor is that there isn’t much margin for errors. There is no anti-shake compensation, only two levels of digital zoom (1X and 2X), and there are no special modes, like panorama or time-lapse, whatsoever.

However, there are two functions that people will like, the first being that there is a specific camera mode for capturing documents. That’s useful, and the other thing that impressed me is that even with only a 13MP sensor, it will capture both 2K and 4K video. There is no means to change the FPS; it’s 30 FPS by default, but at least you can capture a proper resolution.

I won’t talk about the 8MP fixed focus front-facing camera, to avoid annoying anyone at GalaxyCore. But that it can only capture 1080p video is probably a good thing.

Overall, if you have good lighting conditions, you can make the 13MP Omnivision OV13B10 work for photography and video. Though I wouldn’t expect miracles, and it might have been a better plan if Lenovo had splashed out another dollar or less for a 32MP Samsung sensor.

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• Camera score: 3.5/5

Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1: Performance

• Modern and efficient SoC
• Workable battery life

Tablet

Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1

Samsung Tab Active5 5G

SoC

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

Samsung Exynos 1380

Mem

8GB/256GB

6GB/128GB

Weight

650g

433g

Battery Capacity

mAh

10,200

5,050

Geekbench

Single

1158

785

Multi

3293

2668

OpenCL

1852

3149

Vulkan

2685

3203

PCMark

3.0 Score

14641

12066

Battery

19h 27m

9h 38m

Charge 30

%

34%

26%

Passmark

Score

15758

13884

CPU

7404

6601

3DMark

Slingshot OGL

5409

5897

Slingshot Ex. OGL

3831

4750

Slingshot Ex. Vulkan

3693

4758

Wildlife

2483

2991

Normally, I’d present the numbers of the review machine against a prior tablet in this instance, but I chose not to here.

That’s because no other tablet I’ve tested could get anywhere near these numbers, including some of the previous Ulefone Pad series. For example, the Ulefone Armor Pad 3 Pro scored only 296 and 1358 on the Geekbench single and multithreaded tests, which is a fraction of what this tablet offers.

Equally, GPU power is a magnitude better with the Pad 3 Pro, managing only 647 points on WildLife, or 18%. I’m sure there are Android tablets available that could go toe-to-toe with the Pad 5 Ultra, but I’ve yet to see them.

Another area this design excels in is battery life, even if I had some issues with getting PCMark to completely exhaust the battery without crashing. That’s not a problem specific to this tablet; it seems to happen with many tablets and phones, where something happens in the background that trips up the PCMark tool.

After running it a number of times, the best result I got was that it ran for 28 hours and 27 minutes, but there was still 39% of the battery capacity left. That result indicates that the total running time of the test using all the battery would be around 46 hours or more, which is substantial.

Using the provided 120W charger, it can recover about 27% of capacity in 30 minutes. That puts the total recovery from empty at between two and three hours. There is no wireless option, and given the battery's size, that’s probably not a bad thing.

Overall, the performance of the UleFone Armor Pad 5 Ultra is top-notch, and dramatically better than most rugged Android tablets.

• Performance score: 4/5

(Image credit: Lenovo)Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1: Final verdict

I’m going to make one complaint that has nothing to do with the hardware-software combination Lenovo has created. It’s the naming convention.

When I live and breathe platforms on a daily basis, and I can even get confused, then something is badly wrong. Calling something a Lenovo ThinkTab X11 when you already have a Lenovo ThinkPad X11 is a patently dumb idea. And this recent thing of calling them Gen 1 and so on, that’s hyperbolically stupid too.

Here’s a ‘next-gen’ idea: stop now! Lenovo makes far too many SKUs of all its products, and naming them so similarly only causes further customer confusion. Someone wanting an Android tablet doesn’t need a degree in the nuances of Lenovo product naming conventions, if there are any. Rant over, and I should say that this problem isn’t exclusive to Lenovo; it's all over the commercial platform space.

For the purpose of this review, the ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 is a well-considered entry from Lenovo into a market that Samsung has dominated for years. The removable battery alone separates it from most of the competition. In a sector where devices must survive shifts rather than evenings on the sofa, that matters.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 provides enough headroom for the applications that enterprise Android tablets actually run. The IP68 and MIL-STD-810H certifications are genuine rather than decorative. The dual USB-C configuration is practical and is something that competitors typically do not offer.

There are only two areas that the ThinkTab X11 Gen 2 should embrace when it inevitably arrives. One is to repackage the battery so that the cover is part of the battery, and swapping them in and out is easier. And the other area that needs to be addressed is the cameras, which need to be brought up to the level of entry-level phones from today, not ones from five years ago.

With those things addressed, this would be the perfect rugged tablet solution for many people. In the meantime, the ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 is an affordable option that isn’t a bad device, though Lenovo could have made it even better with a bit of adaptive thinking.

Should I buy a Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1?Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra Score Card

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Value

Competitive vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro at this spec level

4/5

Design

Rugged build, removable battery, dual USB-C, solid MIL-SPEC credentials

4/5

Hardware

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, Wi-Fi 6E, mediocre cameras

4/5

Camera

Good sensor selection and L1 Encryption

4/5

Performance

Punchy SoC that’s power efficient

4/5

Overall

A lightweight, rugged tablet with good performance

4/5

Buy it if...

You need a field-ready tablet with a removable battery
Being able to replace the battery extends the working life of this unit, but it's not something you would want to do repeatedly.

Your deployment involves fixed or vehicle-mounted operation
Battery-less mode allows the X11 to run from a vehicle's power supply without battery wear. That covers fleet management, asset tracking, and production line terminals.

Don't buy it if...

You are a consumer buyer
The ThinkTab X11 is a commercial product. It will not be available through standard retail channels, and Lenovo is not targeting home users.

You are US-based
Lenovo has not confirmed availability dates for North America at the time of writing. Enterprise procurement timelines in the US are unclear.View Deal

Also Consider

Oukitel Industry RT10
Designed around the powerful Dimensity 7400X SoC, with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It's a heavier design but with much greater running time due to a large battery.

The downside of this design is that it only supports 33W charging, so recharging the 25000 mAh battery takes a long time.

At about $680 direct from Oukitel, the cost is similar.

Read our Oukitel Industry RT10 review

For more ruggedized devices, we've reviewed the best rugged phones, best rugged laptops and the best rugged hard drives

Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series: two-minute review

The Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series is a premium automatic coffee maker that works brilliantly by itself, and even better when paired with the Philips HomeID mobile app.

The Café Aromis offers a huge menu of over 50 different hot and cold drinks, and encourages you to tinker with brew settings to achieve the flavor you prefer with your chosen beans. You can do this via the large, bright touchscreen, or better yet, through the mobile app, which guides you through your options with an interface styled like an AI chatbot, and saves your preferences to your profile for quick access later. You can even start brewing remotely through the app.

Once you’ve got the brew settings nailed down (including tweaking the grind size using a dial inside the bean hopper), you’ll enjoy consistently delicious hot and cold drinks, with thick and creamy hot or cold milk. The machine has two milk carafes (one for each temperature) and each one disassembles into three pieces of hard plastic that are extremely easy to keep clean without any special tools or solutions.

The Café Aromis encourages you to tinker with brew settings to attain a flavor you enjoyFutureThe espresso machine has a premium look and feel throughoutFuture

The Café Aromis is quiet too, and during my tests it was very similar to the Quiet Mark certified KitchenAid KF6 when heating, grinding, and brewing.

It’s hard to find fault with the Café Aromis, and I only noticed a few small quirks during testing. The chute for adding pre-ground coffee and bypassing the grinder has a tendency to steam up during brewing, and must be dried carefully to avoid coffee grounds sticking to the lid. You also have to take care to allow everything to cool down thoroughly before preparing an iced drink, otherwise the milk will be dispensed with a jet of steam and the drink will turn out warm — which isn’t a problem I experienced with the Jura J10 coffee maker.

Overall, the Café Aromis doesn’t just brew excellent coffee — it makes the process fun as well, even if you have no barista experience and don’t know which brew settings you need to change to alter the taste of your coffee. As long as you can describe the flavor you like, the machine will do the rest for you and make it effortless.

Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series: specifications

Name

Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series

Type

Bean-to-cup

Dimensions (W x H x D)

9.9 x 15.3 x 17.8 inches / 251 x 389 x 452 mm

Weight

20.5lbs / 9.3kg

Bean hopper capacity

7oz / 200g

Water reservoir capacity

2 quarts / 1.9 liters

Milk frother

Yes, automatic hot and cold

Bars of pressure

15

User profiles

8

Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series: price and availability

• Available in the US and UK, but not yet in Australia
• List price of $1,699.99 / £849.99 (about AU$2,380)
• Cheaper than many similarly-specced automatic coffee makers

Philips unveiled the Café Aromis 8000 Series in March 2026, priced at $1,699.99 / £849.99. That converts to about AU$2,380, but at the time of writing (May 2026) it's not yet available in Australia.

That's certainly not cheap, but nor is it excessively expensive considering how much the Aromis has to offer. It costs around the same as the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch, which currently sits at the top of our roundup of the best coffee makers, and is a semi-automatic model without the automation and customization as the Aromis, or the connectivity.

In terms of features, the Aromis is closer to the Siemens EQ900 Plus, which has a list price of £2,199 (about $2,800 / AU$4,300) and isn't widely available outside Europe. In that contect, the Aromis represents very good value for money.

• Value score: 5/5

Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series: design

• Premium look and feel
• Large, bright touchscreen
• Thoughtful design touches

The Cafe Aromis is one of the best-looking coffee machines I’ve ever tested, with a smart brushed metal case, a huge color touchscreen, and even a little real wood on top of the coffee dispenser — a small touch that adds to the premium feel.

There are two carafes — one for foaming hot milk and one for cold — which can be disassembled into three pieces of hard plastic for easy cleaning. There are no awkward tubes to wash, and milk never enters the body of the machine, avoiding buildup of bacteria.

The Café Aromis produces thick, creamy foam from dairy or plant-based milk (Image credit: Future)

Every part of the machine feels solid and well-engineered. For example, the coffee dispenser moves smoothly up and down to accommodate different sized cups, and can slide extra high if you want to brew directly into a travel mug (one of the options you’ll find in the machine’s extensive menus). The drip tray is deep enough to prevent spills, and has a pouring spout at the back for easy emptying. The case doesn’t attract fingerprints like many I’ve tested.

Even the maintenance hatch is nicely designed, with a hinge so you don’t have to remove it entirely, plus a brewing unit that’s easy to lift out for cleaning. Sometimes I’ve spent a long time wondering how to replace the brew unit in automatic coffee makers, but with the Aromis it only fits one way and slides right into place.

The brew unit is easy to access behind a hinged maintenance doorFutureThe drip tray is large and deep, with a spout at the back for easy emptyingFuture

The water tank is easy to remove and replace too, and comes with a water hardness testing strip and a water filter. The machine walks you through the process of testing your tap water and installing the filter during setup, to ensure it’s configured correctly.

The hopper sits on top of the machine, so make sure you have plenty of clearance overhead to access it. It has a tinted plastic lid with a rubber seal, which keeps out air and allows you to check how much coffee is remaining without admitting too much light, helping to keep everything fresh.

(Image credit: Future)

You’ll also find a chute at the front of the hopper, where you can add pre-ground coffee if you want a break from your usual beans. Just use the measuring scoop provided to ensure you get the correct dosage, and remember that you can’t adjust the strength of your drink if you do so — just the volume and temperature.

• Design score: 5/5

Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series: performance

• Hot and cold espresso and milk foam
• Consistent results
• Excellent mobile app
• Quiet heating, grinding, and brewing

As I’ve come to expect from Philips, the Café Aromis 8000 Series produces consistently excellent coffee, and although you’re spoilt for choice with a menu of over 50 hot and cold drinks, they are all broken down into sub-menus so it’s easy to find exactly what you want. Start by picking hot or cold coffee with or without milk, then peruse the various options.

You’ll be prompted to select the type of beans you’re using (arabica or robusta, and the roast level), but you can always tinker with the strength and brew temperature later, tweak the grind size, and adjust the proportions of espresso, water, and milk in longer drinks.

There is a huge menu, but the Café Aromis keeps things simple using categoriesFutureTake your pick from an array of different drink styles and sizesFutureYou can tinker with the proportions of milk and coffee, the strength, brew temperature, and moreFuture

One of the biggest selling points of the Café Aromis is its noise shielding, and during my tests it reached a maximum of 74dB while heating, 68dB when grinding, and 73dB when pumping. It’s certainly not silent, but ranks among the quietest bean-to-cup coffee makers I’ve tested; very similar to the Quiet Mark certified KitchenAid KF6.

Using pre-ground coffee worked well too, though I found that the lid of the chute tended to steam up during brewing, with water condensing on the lid, so I ended up leaving it open between brews so it could dry. It’s not a serious problem, but ground coffee will stick to any residual water, so it’s a little annoying. It’s also worth noting that, unlike some other coffee makers, the Café Aromis can’t detect when you’ve added grounds, so you’ll need to select the option manually before you begin brewing.

You'll be instructed to place a couple of ice cubes in your cup before brewing a cold coffeeFutureHeating, grinding, and brewing are all surprisingly quietFuture

The hot and cold milk carafes both produce thick, creamy foam, and during my tests they worked equally well with dairy, oat, and soy milks, which is always good to see. The carafes are very similar to the one used by the Philips LatteGo 5500, but it seems that the designers have solved the problem of milk occasionally missing the cup, as I never experienced this problem with the Café Aromis. Milk arced neatly into the cup even when I didn’t place it perfectly.

The machine’s touchscreen is large, bright, and easy to operate, but for me, the Cafe Aromis really comes into its own when connected to the Philips HomeID app. In my experience, mobile apps don’t usually add much to the experience of using a coffee machine — at most, they typically give usage and maintenance instructions that you could just as easily find in the paper instruction manual. HomeID is different though, and although you can create profiles and customize your favorite drinks using the machine’s interface directly, using the app makes it much easier.

It's well worth installing the Philips HomeID app to get more from your coffee maker (Image credit: Future)

Connecting the Philips Café Aromis to HomeID is straightforward: register yourself with HomeID (or allow it to use your Google account), then give it permission to search for nearby appliances, and add the coffee maker when it’s detected. Enter your Wi-Fi password to complete the pairing, and you’re ready to go. I was prompted to give the coffee maker access to call history, which was a little strange, so I declined and there didn’t seem to be any impact on the app’s functionality.

That done, it’s time to create a profile. After entering your name and choosing a color for easy identification, pick at least four of your favorite drinks, then customize them to suit your tastes and the size of your cups. Next time you want to brew, these will all be available via quick access shortcuts, so you don’t need to spend time poking at the machine’s screen.

Create a profile and you'll be able to set your favorite custom drinks for quick access (Image credit: Future)

Unlike many mobile apps for coffee machines, HomeID also lets you start brewing remotely, which is great if you’re feeling lazy and don’t want to get off the sofa until absolutely necessary. You’ll need to verify that the Café Aromis is positioned in such a way that this will be safe, but once that’s done (and provided you have a cup in place), you can prepare a drink with a couple of taps.

It’s all very well designed, but my favorite app feature is the Barista Assistant, which helps you tinker with the taste of your drinks, even if you don’t have any coffee-making experience. The Assistant looks like an AI chatbot, and asks questions about how you’d like your coffee to taste, then changes the machine’s internal settings for you. I confess that I found my first espresso a little too strong, but I was easily able to tweak it using the Barista Assistant, which then saved my preference for future use.

Barista Assistant is presented like an AI chatbot, and changes the coffee maker's settings remotely to suit your tastes (Image credit: Future)

The only thing that the Barista Assistant can’t control remotely is the grind size, which you can adjust yourself using a dial inside the bean hopper. This has a significant effect on flavor, so it’s worth taking some time to tinker with it if your drink tastes too sour and ‘thin’ (under-extracted) or bitter (over-extracted).

It’s important to take care when brewing cold drinks, however, and ensure the machine has had a chance to cool down if you’ve recently prepared something hot. The first time I tried to make an iced latte macchiato, the drink turned out warm because I started making it too soon after a hot espresso, and the brew group was still hot.

Most importantly, the Café Aromis brews consistently delicious coffee (Image credit: Future)

That, and the condensation in the coffee grounds chute, were my only two quibbles with the Café Aromis, and in my opinion they weren't significant enough to stop it earning a full five stars.

• Performance score: 5/5

Should you buy the Philips Café Aromis 8000 SeriesPhilips Café Aromis 8000 Series score card

Attribute

Notes

Score

Value

Not cheap, but great value compared to other similarly specced automatic espresso machines.

5/5

Design

Stylish and solidly-made, with thoughtful touches that make everyday use a joy,

5/5

Performance

Consistently great hot and cold espresso and milk foam, and deep customization, particularly if you use the mobile app.

5/5

Buy it if

You love to experiment

The Café Aromis has a vast menu and encourages you to tinker so you create drinks you'll love. Flavor is subjective, but the 'conversational' app makes it easy to find something that will please your tastebuds.

You don't have barista experience

This espresso machine makes it easy to fine-tine the flavor of your coffee without a deep understanding of which brew settings should be tweaked to achieve a certain result.

Don't buy it if

You can't be bothered with apps

The Philips HomeID app adds a lot to the experience of using the Café Aromis. It's certainly not essential, and the machine works fine without it, but you're missing out by skipping it.

You're the sole coffee drinker at home

This is an excellent machine, but if you're brewing for one then the Philips LatteGo 5500 Series would be a more practical choice. It's also excellent, and is perfectly sized for small households.

Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series: also consider

If you're not sure whether the Philips Café Aromis is the right coffee maker for you, here are two other options to add to your shortlist.

Philips LatteGo 5500 Series

If you like the look of the Café Aromis, but don't have the necessary countertop space and/or cash, the LatteGo 5500 Series is a great alternative. It uses the same excellent brewing and milk-frothing technology, but is perfectly sized if you're the only coffee-drinker in your household.

Read our full Philips LatteGo 5500 Series review

Philips Baristina

If you're looking for an entry-level bean-to-cup machine that makes brewing espresso from fresh coffee as simple as using pods, the Philips Baristina is the one for you. Look for the bundle that includes a milk frother if you want to prepare cappuccinos and lattes.

Read our full Philips Baristina review

How I tested the Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series

I used the Philips Café Aromis 8000 Series for two weeks with my usual regular and decaffeinated coffee beans, freshly bought from a local coffee roaster. I also used Lavazza ground coffee to test the hopper-bypass function. I used the hot and cold milk carafes with full-fat dairy, and barista-style oat and soy milks.

I tested my tap water using the hardness testing strip included with the coffee maker and adjusted the hardness setting accordingly. I also installed the water filter following the manufacturer's instructions.

I made a wide range of hot and cold coffee drinks, with and without milk, and experimented with customizing them using the settings on board the machine itself, and the Barista Assistant in the mobile app.

For more details, see how we test, review, and rate products at TechRadar.

First reviewed May 2026

LG B6 OLED TV: Two minute review

The LG B6 is the entry-level OLED TV in LG’s 2026 TV lineup. While it provides a brightness boost over its predecessor, the LG B5, which I rated as one of 2025’s best TVs, the LG B6 doesn’t deliver the full and clear upgrade I was hoping for.

The LG B6 has a full suite of features and still delivers great performance, but as long as the LG B5 remains in stock and is less expensive, the new model is held back from being an unqualified pick by a few issues.

The biggest change over the B5 is the B6’s higher brightness. Bright scenes have more impact, highlights are mostly punchier and colors benefit, looking that little more vibrant. Contrast is powerful and appears stronger thanks to the brightness increase, while textures are crisp, as you’d expect from the best OLED TVs.

However, the LG B6 had more of a green tint than its predecessor when compared side-by-side. This meant that despite its improvements, the B6’s picture wasn’t the full step-up over the B5 that I was looking for — it giveth on one hand, and taketh on the other. Viewed in isolation, the B6 is still a great looking TV, though — the thing about slightly color tints is that your eye gets used to them quickly and then you can just focus on the image.

Much like previous years, the B6’s 2.0 channel speaker system is solid for day to day viewing with clear speech and it is accurate with some solid detail for movies. Bass however is limited and the soundstage is narrow. If you’re after the cinematic experience and want the sound to match the picture, I’d add one of the best soundbars.

The B6 is easily one of 2026’s best gaming TVs. It has a full array of features on all four HDMI ports — 4K 120Hz, full variable refresh rate options, HGiG, auto low latency mode, Dolby Vision Gaming — and has four HDMI 2.1 ports. An 8.9ms measured input lag means performance is smooth with razor-sharp response time, and the picture looks superb while gaming. If you’re looking for a gaming OLED, this is an excellent choice.

The webOS 26 smart TV software doesn’t reinvent the wheel compared to webOS 25, but it didn’t need to. What webOS 26 does is make navigation easier with a new menu layout, more Quick Cards and more customization. While the banner ad on the home screen is annoying, it’s the only wrinkle in webOS 26, which I rate as one of the best smart TV platforms on offer.

But as I alluded to above, while I think the B6 is a great TV overall, the B5 is definitely the better option while it’s available. The 65-inch B6 I tested costs $1,999 / £2,399 / AU$3,295 (with a cheaper B6E option available for £1,799 in the UK).

While this is a decent price and similar to the B5’s launch prices, the B6 doesn’t change enough to recommend it over the B5 if you're buying around its launch time. If it's a great-value entry-level OLED you want, I'd spend less on the LG B5.

If you have the budget right now, I’d definitely opt for the LG C6 (65-inch model priced at $2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995) as my preferred choice. It's the best upgrade to LG’s OLED lineup in 2026, and provides even better brightness and picture than the B6, but with impeccable colors.

LG B6 review: Prices & release date

The LG B6 delivers deep black tones and crisp textures (Image credit: Future)

• Release date: May 2026
• 48-inch: $TBA / £1,299 / AU$1,995
• 55-inch: $TBA / £1,599 / AU$2,495
• 65-inch: $1,999 / £2,399 / AU$3,295
• 77-inch: $,2799 / £TBA / AU$TBA
• 83-inch: $4,499 / £TBA / AU$TBA

The LG B6 is the entry level OLED in LG’s 2026 OLED TV lineup, sitting below the mid-range LG C6 and flagship LG G6 and LG W6 (also known as the Wallpaper). The 65-inch model I tested costs $1,999 / £2,399 / AU$3,295 officially, which is the same launch prices as last year’s LG B5.

It’s worth noting that in some regions there are two LG B6 models: the B65 and the B6E. I asked LG what the differences between the two are, and it said the B6E does not have the following features: Precision Picture Master Pro, Precision Sound Master Pro, and it does not have the marble effect design on the back.

Other than this they should be the same, making the B6E by far the better deal, because I don't particular rate these features, LG's suggestion is that they have the same panel and Dolby Vision support otherwise. A 65-inch LG B6E model costs £1,999 in the UK, a full £400 cheaper.

LG B5 review: Specs

Screen type:

OLED

Refresh rate:

120Hz

HDR support:

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Audio support:

Dolby Atmos

Smart TV:

webOS 26

HDMI ports:

4x HDMI 2.1

Built-in tuner:

ATSC 1.0 (US)

LG B6 review: Benchmark results The above EOTF graphs show the accuracy of the LG G6 for hitting different HDR brightness levels in grayscale. The closer to the yellow line, the more accurate the TV is. The above measurements were taken with the B6 in its out-of-the-box Filmmaker Mode. On the next slide is the results for Cinema Home mode. FutureFutureSpectral power distribution refers to the intensity of light that a source will display at various wavelengths of color. It can reveal how accurate a source can show color at different light levels, and can be instructive to understand how a TV's panel handles color. This shows the B6 in Filmmaker Mode, Check the next slide for Cinema Home mode.FutureFutureLG B6 review: Features

The B6 has a good number of features, including four HDMI 2.1 ports (Image credit: Future)

• Alpha 8 AI Gen 3 processor is a good mid-range processor
• 4K 120Hz, FreeSync and G-Sync across all four HDMI 2.1 ports
• Higher brightness than the LG B5

The B6 uses a W-OLED panel, much like its predecessor. However, there has been a brightness boost (I’ll get into that below in the Picture Quality section) that would suggest it’s using the new OLED SE panel: a cheaper, brighter WOLED panel that we saw in action in the Panasonic Z86C, which is that company's new entry-level OLED for 2026.

The B6 comes with the Alpha 8 AI Gen 3 processor, which introduces a couple of new picture and sound tools such as the Precision Picture Master Pro and Precision Sound Pro, which both aim to upscale picture and audio respectively. It’s worth noting the B6E, a cheaper B6 model available in some regions including the UK, does not support these features.

The B6 supports Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos for enhanced audio, but it does not support HDR10+ or DTS, the same as 2025. LG says it currently has no plans to support Dolby Vision 2. The B6 also supports Chromecast and AirPlay 2.

For audio, the B6 has a built-in 2.0 channel, 20W speaker system: the same as the B5 from last year. This year, much like the LG G6 and C6, the number of sound presets has been reduced to four, including AI Sound Pro, and Clear Voice for dialogue enhancement.

The B6 uses webOS 26, which introduces some refined AI features, such as AI concierge which now uses AI companions such as Gemini for lifestyle uses such as planning trips. The menu layout has also been re-ordered in order to prioritize major settings such as Energy Saving and Network.

For gaming, the B6 carries over the same features from the B5: 4K 120Hz, full VRR support including both FreeSync and G-Sync, auto low latency mode and Dolby Vision Gaming, all featured on four HDMI 2.1 ports. Game Optimizer returns with additional settings for gaming, including the Prevent Input Delay option.

• Features score: 5 / 5

LG B6 review: Picture quality

The B6 has some seriously bold colors, shown best in animated movies like Elemental (pictured) (Image credit: Disney / Future )

• Brighter than its predecessor
• Crisp detail and strong contrast
• Green tint visible in some scenes

Starting with measurements, the biggest difference between the B6 and last year’s B5 is the boost in HDR peak brightness. The B6 measured 835 nits in Filmmaker Mode, 895 nits in Cinema mode and 740 nits in Standard mode. These are big jumps over the B5’s 668 nits in Cinema mode and 637 nits in Standard mode.

For fullscreen HDR brightness, the jump hasn’t been quite as significant, with the B6 measuring 154 nits in Cinema Home, compared to 131 nits of the B5 in the same mode. In fact, there was even a drop in Standard mode, with the B6 measuring 150 nits compared to the B5’s 172 nits.

Moving to real-world testing, I found myself switching between Filmmaker Mode and Cinema Home depending on the content. Both picture modes looked good, but Filmmaker Mode suited darker, more contrast-y scenes, while Cinema Home looked great with colors and animation.

The B6 did a good job with SDR content. Watching an HD stream of Fight Club on Disney Plus, it upscaled textures to give them a crisper look and added some brightness that delivered stronger perceived contrast compared to some cheaper TVs I’d done this test on.

With lower-resolution content, such as YouTube videos, the B6 did a decent job upscaling textures and boosting colors to give them a better look, but ultimately the image didn’t hit 4K levels. There is a Precision HDR Master Pro setting in the main B6 model (not the B6E) which did sharpen textures when activated, but it was too artificial for my liking.

Watching a desert scene from Lawrence of Arabia, the white sands of the desert did indeed look brighter on the B6 compared to the B5 when I compared the two side by side, showing the brightness boost was real.

The B6 has received a brightness boost which is best shown in scenes with a lot of white tones, such as the scene from Lawrence of Arabia (pictured) (Image credit: Sony Pictures / Future )

In Dark City, as John is in the automat, the highlights from the overhead lights and the yellow walls also looked brighter on the B6.

However, during my B6 and B5 comparison, the scene from Dark City was the first to tip me off on a potential issue with the B6: green tint. The yellow walls of the automat seemed to have a green hue on them on both the B6 and B5, but it was more noticeable on the new model.

The B6 demonstrated strong contrast with deep dark tones in high contrast scenes. It also had a higher perceived contrast over the B5 thanks to the brightness boost. In The Batman, as Batman wanders the crime scene in Mayor Mitchell’s house, the balance between the light tones from the lamps on the wall and the dark tones of the dark-panel wood walls was excellent.

Unfortunately, The Batman also exemplified the green tint issue on the B6 compared to the B5. In the subway scene, the rear walls looked more green on the B6, looking like the gray I expected on the B5. Maybe I got unlucky with my review unit, but it was definitely worth noting as green tint has been a criticism of LG’s OLED TVs before.

While the B6 shows strong contrast in The Batman (pictured), this subway scene does show the B6 has a green tint — click to see it compared to the B5Warner Bros. / Future The LG B6 (left) and LG B5 (right)Warner Bros / Future

The B6 delivers bold, rich colors that benefitted from the new brightness boost. A Dolby Vision stream of Elemental on Disney Plus really showcased them, with the blues of Wade and his family, and the oranges and reds of Ember dazzling on screen. As Ember mends a vase, the purples and oranges of the new vase glistened, showing strong highlights.

In the ‘Wizard and I’ scene, as Elphaba stands under a tree with pink flowers, said flowers popped on screen, but still had great color depth.

(Image credit: Universal Pictures / Future )

The B6 delivered a measured HDR color gamut coverage of 97.4% of the DCI-P3 and 72.5% of the BT.2020 color spaces. While these aren’t bad results (we have a 95% threshold for DCI-P3, and are generally happy with a score above this), these numbers were oddly lower than the B5’s. The B5 had measured results of 99.5% and 74.85% in the DCI-P3 and BT.2020 color spaces respectively.

Viewed in isolation, the B6’s colors and contrast were actually very good but it just seemed a shame that I knew how good the B5 looked in comparison in some scenes. With the added brightness, I was hoping for a bigger picture upgrade.

Outside of this, the B6 showcased excellent textures, striking a nice balance between crisp and natural. Throughout my testing, people’s skin looked realistic while finer details such as hair appeared refined.

Much like the G6 and the C6, the B6 benefitted from using the TruMotion feature. For movies, Cinematic Movement was more than enough, reducing judder in a panning shot of a cliffside cemetery in No Time To Die. With sports, the Natural motion setting worked better, doing more smoothing and judder reduction which worked better.

The B6’s screen is however prone to mirror-like reflections, especially with darker scenes. Even some brighter, more colorful scenes struggled under our testing lab’s overhead lights in Filmmaker Mode. It would be nice to see some more effective anti-reflection measures brought to the B6, as I know it's possible from my review of the LG G6.

• Picture quality score: 4.5 / 5

LG B6 review: Sound quality

The B6's built-in sound is fine for casual viewing, but are lacking for cinematic scenes like the Batmobile chase from The Batman (Image credit: Warner Bros. / Future )

• 2.0 channel, 20W speakers
• Decent sound overall but definitely benefits from a soundbar
• Fewer sound modes than last year

The B6 comes with a 2.0 channel, 20W speaker system and supports Dolby Atmos (but not DTS). LG has reduced the number of sound presets from previous years, dropping the number from eight to four.

These four presets are Standard, AI Sound Pro, Clear Voice Pro and Sound Wizard. As my go-to Cinema preset had been removed, I opted for my backup: AI Sound Pro.

Watching the Batmobile chase scene from The Batman, the B6 showcased accurate image mapping, accurately following the direction of swerving traffic and the bullet sprays from the Penguin’s gun.

The same was true playing Battlefield V, as the B6’s speakers did a good job picking out subtle effects such as the crunching leaves underfoot in a forest mission.

Speech was clear enough throughout my testing as well, with most dialogue easily audible over the rest of the soundtrack.

Due to its limited 2.0 channel speaker system however, the sound doesn’t match the picture in quality. Bass felt very contained and while there was some rumble as the Batmobile ignited its engine, it felt thin in places.

The soundstage also felt narrow, never truly extending beyond the confines of the screen. Atmos effects, such as the rain in The Batman, felt limited too. I’d recommend a soundbar if you want sound impact to match the quality of the visuals.

• Sound quality score: 3.5 / 5

LG B5 review: Design

The B6's feet are made of plastic, a step down from the B5. Although the B6 still feels well built (Image credit: Future)

• Mostly premium build
• Feet are plastic this year instead of metal
• UK Magic Remote could do with an update

The 65-inch B6 I tested had a mostly premium build and design. It has a trim frame and near bezel-less screen allowing the picture to be the focal point. While it’s a small touch, the marble effect on the rear panel made it feel a little more premium, although it’s again worth noting this is only on the main B6 model and not the cheaper B6E.

One thing I was disappointed to find was that the B6 unit I was testing had plastic feet, compared to the B5’s metal feet. While the plastic feet were more than sturdy enough, it did detract from the B6’s overall premium design.

LG’s Magic Remote hasn’t had many updates in recent years in the UK other than the re-arranging and addition and removal of certain buttons, with the AI button taking center stage this year, and it could do with a refresh.

The US has the sleeker AI Smart Remote, but again when brands like Sony, Philips and Hisense offer more heavy duty, metal remotes, LG’s offering could be a bit more premium.

• Design score: 4 / 5

LG B6 review: Smart TV & menus

LG's webOS 26 is easily one of the best smart TV platforms around (Image credit: Future)

• Uses LG's webOS 26 smart TV platform
• Streamlined menus and more Quick Cards for easy navigation to key options
• Ads are annoying, but equivalent to other platforms

The B6 uses LG’s own webOS 26 as its smart TV platform. While webOS 25 was about the introduction of AI features — such as AI Concierge, for content recommendation and information, and AI Search, for advanced content searching — webOS 26 looks at refining menus for easier navigation while adding some new features.

Quick Cards, a place where relevant apps are organized by categories such as Sports, Game and Office, are back and some new ones have been added including Learning.

The Quick Menu, where picture and sound modes can be altered super-quickly without getting deep into menus, continues to be one of the webOS’ standout features.

webOS 26 is also very easy to navigate, with an intuitive menu layout that’s been re-organized for this year to make access to settings such as Energy Saving and Network easier, and these small changes have made navigation even smoother.

Unfortunately, the home page still features a large banner ad space at the very top of the screen which does push down the apps a bit. This is fairly common among modern smart TV platforms however and this is my only real complaint with webOS 26. It’s still one of the best OS on the market.

• Smart TV & menus score: 5 / 5

LG B6 review: Gaming

The B6 is a superb gaming TV, expertly handling fast-paced games like Battlefield V (pictured) (Image credit: Future)

• 4K 120Hz and full variable refresh rate support
• 8.9ms input lag at 60Hz, 4.9ms at 120Hz
• Excellent features and performance

The B6 comes with a full suite of gaming features including 4K 120Hz, variable refresh rate including both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, HGiG HDR, auto low latency mode, and Dolby Vision Gaming, with all features supported across four HDMI 2.1 ports.

The B6 had a measured input lag time of 8.9ms at 4K 60Hz (in Boost mode), which is a superb result and up there with the very best gaming TVs. It registered a 4.9ms input lag at 1080p 120Hz.

Gaming performance on the B6 is excellent. Playing a mission in Battlefield V, the B6 handled the chaotic gunfights which involved a lot of quick movement and targeting with ease, with inputs feeling very smooth. As I flew around the desert in a plane, the sudden changes in flight path felt effortless and intuitive.

Battlefield V also looked great on the B6, delivering some nice brightness during the desert mission, with the sun on the horizon showing the B6’s strong HDR highlights. Textures were crisp with some nice detail in the weapons and environments as well.

• Gaming score: 5 / 5

LG B6 review: Value

The Magic Remote (UK version shown here) could do with an upgrade (Image credit: Future)

• Great features and good performance
• Not the clear upgrade I wanted
• B5 is the better option while available, C6 is better when prices are close

The B6 is an interesting TV when it comes to value. The 65-inch model I tested costs $1,999 / £2,399 / AU$3,295, while the 65-inch LG C6 step-up TV currently costs $2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995, meaning the B6 has a good price gap in US and Australia, but it’s close in the UK — too close, frankly.

There's a good reason to choose the B6 instead of the C6 in the UK and Aus when you're saving that much, but in the UK I'd absolutely choose the C6 given the close prices. That's complicated by the existence of the cheaper B6E, which a 65-inch costs £1,799: excellent value for a brand new OLED that size.

That being said, the B6 isn’t the full upgrade I wanted over the B5, unlike the C6 which is a superb upgrade over its predecessor, the C5. While the B6 delivers higher brightness and still excellent picture quality, it has some picture inconsistencies (particularly the green tint) so you're trading improvements in one area to steps back in another.

As a result, while the B5 is still available, I’d recommend it over the B6. A 65-inch B5 currently costs $999 / £1,199 / AU$2,199, which is a steal for that TV. Stock does seem to be dwindling in some regions already however, and when it disappears, the B6 is worthy of taking its place once it drops in price to the same kind of level.

Ultimately if you want a real upgrade, the C6 is the top dog but if it’s not in your budget, the B6 is still a very good TV.

• Value score: 3.5 / 5

Should I buy the LG B6 OLED TV?

The B6's detail is excellent, with textures like the deer's fur shown looking refined and crisp (Image credit: Future)LG B6 scorecard

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

Dolby Vision support as well as a full list of smart and gaming features

5 / 5

Picture quality

Solid peak brightness, rich color and contrast, but green tint in some scenes

4.5 / 5

Sound quality

Accurate and clear sound with AI Sound Pro but bass is limited and soundstage is too narrow

3.5 / 5

Design

Good overall build quality but feet feel cheaper than B5 and UK's Magic Remote needs a refresh

4 / 5

Smart TV and menus

webOS 26 feels intuitive with smooth navigation and a great array if features

5 / 5

Gaming

Extensive list of gaming features including 4K 120Hz, full VRR support and four HDMI 2.1 ports. Great picture and performance to match

5 / 5

Value

A very good TV but B5 is better value and C6 feels like a more worthy upgrade

3.5 / 5

Buy it if...

You want an OLED TV for gaming
With a full suite of gaming features including 4K 120Hz and full VRR, razor-sharp performance and great picture quality, the B6 is a superb gaming TV

You want great overall picture quality
Strong contrast, solid brightness with punchy highlights and rich, deep colors, the B6 delivers a very good overall picture.

You want an easy-to-use smart TV
webOS 26 features a more streamlined menu layout for easier navigation as well as refined smart features, making it one of the best OS' on the market.

Don't buy it if...

You have the budget for an LG C6
The step-up C6 feels like a more worthy upgrade over its predecessor, with better picture accuracy, a significant jump in brightness and a flagship processor. Get the C6 if it's in your budget.

You want to watch in a bright room
While its brightness levels have increased, the B6 does have a reflective screen that struggled in our testing lab when lights were on.

You want top-notch built-in sound
While the B6's sound is mostly fine, its bass is average and its soundstage is limited meaning a soundbar is recommended if you're a regular movie viewer.

LG B6 review: Also Consider

LG B6

LG B5

LG C6

LG G6

Price (65-inch)

$1,999 / £2,399 / AU$3,295

$999 / £1,199 / AU$2,199

$2,699 / £2,599 / AU$3,995

$3,399 / £2,999 / AU$4,999

Screen type

OLED

OLED

OLED (EX)

OLED (RGB Primary Tandem 2.0)

Refresh rate

120Hz

120Hz

165Hz

165Hz

HDR support

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Smart TV

webOS 25

webOS 25

webOS 26

webOS 26

HDMI ports

4 x HDMI 2.1

4 x HDMI 2.1

4 x HDMI 2.1

4 x HDMI 2.1

LG B5
The B6's predecessor, the B5 delivers a lot of similar features and performance for a fraction of the cost. While the B6 delivers higher brightness, it's not the big upgrade I was hoping for. The B5 is definitely the better option while it's still available.

Read our full LG B5 review

LG C6
The LG C6 is the step-up model from the B6 and while it is pricier, it's also a much bigger upgrade, thanks to a new processor, much higher brightness and better accuracy. While the B5 and C5 weren't totally different, the C6 and the B6 are. If you have the budget, the C6 is worth the investment.

Read our full LG C6 review

LG G6
The flagship LG OLED for 2026, the G6 delivers superb brightness, picture quality and features worthy of a flagship TV. While it is an excellent TV, it is much pricier than the B6 and C6, so if you want the best value, one of those two models is your better option.

Read our full LG G6 review

How I tested the LG B6 OLED TV

(Image credit: Future)

• Tested in different lighting conditions over a couple of weeks
• Tested using both HDR and SDR sources
• Measurements taken using Portrait Displays' Calman color calibration software

The first steps for my testing was to do some casual viewing to establish which picture modes were the best for the LG B6. I found that both Filmmaker Mode and Cinema Home worked for movies, depending on the type of movie, whereas Standard worked best for sports.

Once this was done, I started my critical viewing using some reference scenes I use for testing, including HDR (4K Blu-ray and streaming) and SDR (DVD, YouTube, broadcast TV) sources. I also used Prime Video and HBO Max to test sports on the B6.

I used these scenes to analyze the B6's picture, focusing on color, accuracy, contrast, detail, motion, upscaling and more. I also used other scenes to test the B6's built-in speakers.

For 4K Blu-ray, I used a Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray player and for gaming I used and Xbox Series X.

Moving on to objective testing I used specizlied equipment to take measurements of the B6. This included a Klein K-10A colorimeter, a Murideo Six G 8K Metal test pattern generator and Portrait Displays' Calman color calibration software to record measurements.

Brightness measurements were taken using both HDR and SDR white window patterns ranging in size from 1-100%, with a focus on 10% and 100% windows, for peak and fullscreen brightness, respectively. I also tested the B6's grayscale and color accuracy, taking an average of the Delta-E values (the margin of error between the test pattern source and what's shown on screen), looking for a result below 3.

I also tested the B5's coverage of the UHDA-P3 and BT.2020 color spaces. Finally, I used a Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI Input lag Tester to test the B5's input lag in milliseconds.

I also recorded the B6's HDR EOTF results with 1,000, 4,000 and 10,000 nits targets. I also used a Jeti Spectral 15a to take the B6's Spectral Power Distribution.

You can read an in-depth overview of how we test TVs at TechRadar at that link.

• First reviewed: May, 2026
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Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike: Two-minute review

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I should probably preface this review by saying that I've long been a fan of Logitech's mice, having used a G502 Lightspeed Wireless as my daily driver for more than five years. In fact, I love it so much that when mine finally gave up the ghost back in 2024, I literally just bought another identical model.

If you're familiar with my work, you might suspect a slight degree of bias in this review – and I'm sure that the coveted five-star rating above won't assuage those suspicions.

But honestly? I wasn't expecting much from the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike. The design is pretty simple, just a near-symmetrical chassis with two thumb buttons and a basic scroll wheel, plus a mildly futuristic aesthetic that you'll either find appealing or obnoxious. I've seen a hundred mice like this before, I thought upon unboxing it for the first time.

That was before I knew about HITS. The 'haptic inductive trigger system' is the main selling point of the Pro X2 Superstrike, and it's really something special: user-tunable actuation for the two main mouse buttons, with rapid trigger reset points to minimize latency. In other words, you can personally tweak the tactility of these clickers to exactly how you want them to feel, and it's frankly awesome. It's reminiscent of the satisfying feedback of hall effect buttons, and the mechanics behind it are similar as well, but I'll get into that later on in this review.

HITS aside (but really, these buttons absolutely rock), the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is just a staggeringly competent piece of hardware design. The rounded, symmetrical shape is very comfortable in the hand, and the total package weight of just 61g combined with smooth-gliding UHMWPE feet makes it feel great to use even on lower sensitivities. But with a 44,000 DPI sensor and 8K polling rate mode, it's well-equipped for fans of twitchy online shooters.

I'm just gonna say it: this is straight up one of the best gaming mice money can buy right now. Speaking of money...

Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike: Price & availability

• How much does it cost? $179.99 / £159.99 / AU$299.95
• When is it available? Available now
• Where can you get it? Available globally

Yeah, this hurts a little. Clocking in at $179.99 / £159.99 / AU$299.95, there's no avoiding the fact that a lot of PC gamers will be priced out of enjoying the perfect clicks of the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike.

It's similarly priced to the Razer Deathadder V4 Pro, which we featured in our list of the best mice, and is a comparable premium esports-focused mouse with a simple, lightweight design – though it uses optical switches instead, which are durable and responsive but a lot noisier.

However – and it's not often that I say this – I do actually think this is a product that manages to fully justify its price tag. The Superstrike is something entirely new, but even aside from that, it's simply an excellent product in almost every way.

Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike: Design

• Simple but comfortable design
• Robust build quality
• No left-handed version

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I suspect that the ultra-modern design of the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike will be a turn-off for some potential buyers, but I like it. No rainbow RGB here, just a lone LED indicating your DPI preset. Stamping the product name all over the device makes it feel like something out of a utilitarian corporate dystopia – a vibe I'm fine with for my hardware aesthetic, though I'd rather steer clear from a societal standpoint.

Aesthetics aside, the chassis design isn't anything particularly earth-shattering, but you don't mess with a proven winner. The shape is essentially the same as Logitech G's previous Pro X Superlight 2, a symmetrical design with a gentle curve across it that fits comfortably in the palm. I've got pretty big hands, so I asked my (smaller-handed) partner to give it a try, and he reported that it felt very comfortable to use as well. I might say that the shape is somewhat better suited to claw- and fingertip-style grips, but as a palm-grip user, I found it comfortable even during extended gaming sessions.

(Image credit: Future)

Despite weighing barely more than 60 grams, the Pro X2 Superstrike doesn't feel flimsy in the slightest. The whole thing feels well-constructed, with a physical power switch and magnetic cover on the underside that conceals a slot to store the USB dongle. The feet are UHMWPE, tough and low-friction, and a small cutout at the front of the mouse houses the USB-C port for charging or wired use.

The main buttons have a weighty, tactile feel to them, while the scroll wheel offers firm rotation and a quiet but robust click. The side buttons are a bit softer, but still have a decent level of physical feedback and are well-spaced – I often like to map actions to these thumb buttons in shooters, and I didn't experience any misclicks. The mouse is very slightly front-heavy, presumably due to the HITS switch assembly underneath the two main buttons, and while I didn't have any issues with this, users who regularly lift their mouse clear of the mat may find that it requires a bit of getting used to.

The sensor is the Logitech G HERO 2 sensor, found in a wide range of the brand's premium gaming mice. It supports up to 44,000 DPI with up to 88G acceleration registration, and I can attest from using other mice with the same sensor that it's very reliable. For those seeking the absolute best low-latency performance, the box includes an adapter for you to connect the dongle to the power cable and place it directly on your desk, but it worked fine just plugged into the back of my PC, too.

The matte plastic shell does a good job of repelling fingerprint smudges (even from my sweaty hands during a heatwave that hit the UK while I was reviewing the Pro X2 Superstrike), and the casing is generally sturdy. It feels like a product that was built to last. Honestly, my only criticism here is the lack of a left-handed model; I'm a southpaw myself, and while I've adapted to using a mouse with my right hand, the same can't be said of every left-hander out there.

Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike: Performance

• HITS switches are truly phenomenal
• Fast and smooth movement is great for shooters
• Logitech G Hub software works well

(Image credit: Future)

Alright, let me talk about these switches properly for a moment. The way HITS works is essentially the same principle as hall effect keyboard switches, using metal plates and copper coils carrying an electromagnetic current with an analog sensor that precisely measures the click input.

Now, this means that you get incredibly fast input response, on par with the optical switches that are becoming more popular in gaming mice, but the real takeaway here is the adjustable actuation. Because you're not pressing a physical switch but rather moving a bit of metal up and down, you can use Logitech's G Hub software to manually adjust the actuation point. If you want hair-trigger actuation, it's yours. Prefer only firm, deep clicks to register? It can do that too, and everything in between.

The HITS design also allows you to adjust the trigger reset points (put simply, how soon the button can register another input when you start to lift your finger after clicking), and with no physical switch involved, the Pro X2 Superstrike allows for ultra-rapid-fire inputs. If you're using a semi-automatic gun, the only limit on fire rate is whatever the game itself imposes.

(Image credit: Future)

Without an actual switch to click underneath these buttons, there's no tactile feedback. In fact, when I first received the Pro X2 Superstrike and clicked the buttons before turning it on, I was immediately worried that it would feel horrible to use. That's where the 'haptic' part of 'haptic inductive trigger system' comes in: when you click, the button releases a tiny vibration that mimics the click input of a traditional mouse. It sounds silly, but it genuinely works - and like the actuation and trigger resets, you can adjust this too, or even turn it off if you're so inclined. But I wouldn't – it's really quite good once you get used to it.

The best part? They're ridiculously quiet. If you're noise-sensitive or you're a late-night gamer like me, a near-silent mouse is a genuine boon. In fact, Logitech, if you're reading this: please make a G502 with HITS (and then send it directly to my home address). I adore the Superstrike, but I do miss my thumb rest for everyday work.

(Image credit: Future)

Alright, enough about the HITS. Overall, the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike feels excellent for gaming, gliding smoothly across my mouse mat and delivering precise, latency-free inputs thanks to the Logitech Lightspeed dongle.

The G Hub software gives you plenty of sliders to slide, letting you adjust the usual settings like sensitivity and polling rate, as well as create profiles for individual games depending on your preferences. The 8K polling mode is something of a gimmick that likely won't make much of a difference to all but the sweatiest esports lovers, but it's there if you want it (though it's oddly not available in wired mode; you have to use the included dongle).

I stuck with the defaults for most of the games I tested, but I did make custom profiles for Valorant and Marathon to make the most of the super-reactive HERO 2 sensor. You can also map button input combos as macros, which was particularly useful for adjusting the DPI manually, as there's no dedicated DPI button here.

(Image credit: Future)

Did it make me better at shooting? No, my aim is still aggressively mid, but I certainly felt better playing with the Pro X2 Superstrike. After tweaking the HITS actuation to accept feather-touch inputs with an equally low reset point and strong haptic feedback, plinking hostile players at range with a precision rifle in Marathon felt gratifying.

The battery life is also solid, with Logitech claiming 90 hours of use on a single charge. I found this held up; I charged the mouse to full after unboxing it, and it was still kicking after a week of work and gaming.

Should you buy the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike?Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike: Scorecard

Value

The price is high, but you get one seriously premium-feeling mouse for your money.

4/5

Design

The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is comfortable, durable, and wisely keeps the design minimalist to focus purely on performance and tactile experience.

5/5

Performance

The sensor performs well and the battery life is good, but the HITS switches are the star of the show; a revelation for gaming mice that I can't wait to see appear in more mice from Logitech.

5/5

Average rating

Logitech has knocked it out of the park here. The Pro X2 Superstrike officially sets a new standard for mice, and deserves the highest praise.

4.84/5

Buy the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike if…

You want to fine-tune your mouse experience

Being able to adjust the actuation and feedback of your mouse clicks with HITS is a game-changer, and would frankly make this a positive review even if the rest of the mouse was a bit crap.View Deal

You want a lightweight mouse

Weighing 61g, the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is one of the lighter premium gaming mice available right now.View Deal

You're serious about esports

With 8K polling, up to 44,000 DPI, and fully customizable haptic input, this mouse feels like a love letter to esports gamers.View Deal

Don’t buy it if…

You want lots of buttons

If you need a dozen or more buttons to map to your exact desires, this won't be the mouse for you – the Pro X2 Superstrike is all about clean, minimalist efficiency.View Deal

You’re looking for something cheap

The asking price is fair, but it's also undeniably pretty high. Gamers with tight budgets may need to look elsewhere.View Deal

You’re left-handed

Another year, another great gaming mouse with no left-handed configuration available. Sigh.View Deal

Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike: Also consider

Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini

If the minimalist design of the Superstrike appeals to you but you'd like something even more lightweight (and perhaps with a little RGB lighting), the ROG Harpe Ace Mini weighs a staggeringly tiny 49g. It's also a bit more affordable than Logitech's latest premium offering. Read our full Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini review.View Deal

Razer Deathadder V4 Pro

For those who prefer a more ergonomic mouse shape (palm grippers in particular), the newest Deathadder from Razer is a fine pick. It boasts a similarly high-spec sensor to the Superstrike and packs optical switches on the mouse buttons and scroll wheel, along with a very well-designed wireless dongle. Read our full Razer Deathadder V4 Pro reviewView Deal

How I tested the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike

I traded out my usual Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless for the Pro X2 Superstrike for a total of eight days while putting together this review, and guess what... I'm still using it. Not for everyday work (I value a thumb rest too much for that), but it's currently perched on the corner of my desk for whenever I load up Marathon or Warframe.

During my eight-day testing period, I used the Superstrike for both my regular day-to-day work for TechRadar (which, in mouse-specific terms, mostly involves a lot of clicking on links and highlighting text) and for everything I use my PC for during my off hours. This is mostly gaming, with a bit of mucking about in Discord and Scrivener for personal projects. Aside from the games I've already mentioned in this review, I also tested the Pro X2 Superstrike in Overwatch, Apex Legends, and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (yes, I know I'm late to that particular party – I'll get around to Borderlands 4 eventually).

First reviewed May 2026

Keychron K3 HE: One-minute review

The Keychron K3 HE is an analog keyboard with a minimalist form that belies its wealth of features.

The first thing I noticed was just how compact it is. Even for a board with a 75% layout, it’s small across all dimensions. It’s also quite light, which makes it a good portable option.

More impressive is the fact that build quality doesn’t appear to have been sacrificed. It feels solid and premium, rivaling the best gaming keyboard constructions. I also liked the wooden edge trim, which lends it a certain style that sets it apart from most in this sector, dominated as it is by plastics and metals.

However, despite being quite thin, my wrists still had to bend upwards to a slightly uncomfortable degree. The K3 HE is certainly worth pairing with a wrist rest, and it’s a shame one isn’t included. The two-stage feet don’t provide enough of a tilt to mitigate this, either.

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The K3 HE also lacks the dipped middle row typical of many keyboards. What’s more, the keycaps are slanted forward, which, while I found comfortable, others might not.

On top of this, the keys also feel a little heavier than I'm used to, but they’re still quick and responsive. They provide plenty of feedback and sufficient dampening.

Since the K3 HE has analog switches, there are plenty of adjustments you can make to their feel and response in Keychron’s web app. This app is based on the open-source QMK firmware. Aside from adjusting the actuation point, you can also enable Rapid Trigger, assign multiple inputs to a single key, and even adjust the curve profile, to alter sensitivity as the key travels past certain points. There’s also an option to emulate controller inputs, but I couldn’t get this mode to work in practice.

The software is clearly laid out, but there’s no standalone app, and you can only use it when the K3 HE is connected via the USB cable. What’s more, updating the firmware is needlessly complicated, and there are a few usability issues that may prove frustrating when tinkering frequently.

However, the K3 HE represents good value when you consider all that it offers. Not many can compete with its quality and feature set at this price point. If you don't mind the unique key shape and can live with slightly inefficient software, the K3 HE is a good pick for those after plenty of analog functionality without spending the earth.

(Image credit: Future)Keychron K3 HE review: Price & availability

• $119.99 (about £90 / AU$170)
• Available now in black and white
• Good price for an analog keyboard

The Keychron K3 HE costs $119.99 (about £90 / AU$170) and is available now in two colorways: black and white.

This is a good price for an analog keyboard, and a hot-swappable one at that. It’s slightly less expensive than the Turtle Beach Vulcan 2 TKL Pro. Like the K3 HE, this board features various customization options, including controller emulation — which actually worked when I tested this model. However, it doesn’t feel quite as premium, and it’s not so great for typing.

For a more luxury analog experience, the Steelseries Apex Pro can’t be beat. This is probably the best analog keyboard I’ve ever used. The key feel is glorious, allowing for superb control, and the whole unit is built like a tank. It’s seriously expensive, though.

Keychron K3 HE review: Specs

Layout

TKL

Switch

Analog (TMR magnetic)

Programmable keys

Yes

Dimensions

12.56 x 4.96 x 0.98 inches / 319 x 126 x 25mm

RGB or backlighting

Yes (customizable)

(Image credit: Future)Keychron K3 HE review: Design and features

• Light and compact
• Well-made
• Web app usability issues

The Keychron K3 HE cuts a minimal figure. It’s pleasingly light and compact, which makes it easy to move around or take with you on your travels.

It looks smart, too, and although I wasn’t sure about the wooden sides at first, they grew on me quickly. They also offer a nice counterpoint to the inorganic slabs adopted by many gaming keyboards. The RGB backlighting adds some vibrancy, but it doesn’t shine through the keycap characters, which is a shame as this would’ve made them easier to see in dark environments.

Build quality is also admirable. The plastic chassis feels smooth and solid, while the two-stage feet fold out with ease and offer a surprising amount of stability, preventing me from accidentally moving the board around, as I’ve experienced with others.

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Despite the compact layout, you still get arrow and navigation keys, which I’m always pleased to see for productivity’s sake. There are also some basic but useful FN shortcuts on the F row, including one for screenshotting and several for media playback. These are all clearly labelled.

The K3 HE doesn’t feature a dipped middle row common on many keyboards, but the unique forward slant of the keycaps compensates for this somewhat. Along with their low profile, It makes it easier to hit them flush. However, I can imagine some won’t like this unique design.

Even taking into account the compact nature of the K3 HE, it still sits quite high off the ground, while the feet, despite having two-stages, fail to create much tilt. These aspects mean your wrists have to bend further than you might think to reach the keys. Using a wrist rest helped to alleviate my discomfort, but you’ll have to provide your own, since the K3 HE doesn’t come with one.

I appreciated the location of the switches for toggling connectivity modes and operating systems, too. They’re on the left side of the unit, rather than at the back as is typical, which makes them easier to reach.

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However, the USB-C port is also on this side, which may prove a little inconvenient for certain setups. At least the included USB cable has an L-shaped jack, which means it doesn’t protrude as much as a standard one.

To customize the inputs of the K3 HE, you’ll need to use Keychron’s web app in a browser (there’s no standalone app you can download). You also need to be in wired mode. You can only use the web app in wireless mode to update the firmware of the 2.4GHz dongle.

However, updating the firmware is a convoluted process. You first need to download the Toolbox Driver, and then follow the process in the web app, although it’s not entirely clear when the update is complete. During this whole process, I encountered an error, with a dialog box instructing me to upload a required JSON file. It gave me no hint as to what file specifically was needed or where to acquire it, but somehow I got around the issue and the firmware successfully updated.

To update the firmware of the keyboard itself, you have to hold the escape key and disconnect the cable before reconnecting it. I then had to disconnect and reconnect the cable after this finished in order for it to be recognized again by the web app.

(Image credit: Future)Keychron K3 HE review: Performance

• Key resistance provides control
• Plenty of analog tweaks available
• Some connectivity issues

The Keychron K3 HE is a competent keyboard, whether you’re gaming or typing. The keys are a mixture of thocky and clicky, although they’re slightly biased towards the latter. Dampening is reasonable, but they don’t feel very well lubed. Presses can certainly be heard, but they’re far from the noisiest out there.

What stands out most of all, though, is their resistance. They’re heavier than you might expect, but since you can adjust their actuation point, they’re still capable of responding instantly. This resistance can be beneficial, too, as it can make typing more forgiving. The generous spacing between the keys can also help to prevent erroneous presses.

Despite their resistance, I didn’t find them a chore to use. They rebound quickly, making them snappier than they otherwise would. When playing games such as Counter-Strike 2, I didn’t find the WASD keys onerous to hold for long periods at a time.

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The weight also provides greater control when pressing keys part way, which you’ll need to do if you want to make full use of the K3 HE’s analog functionality. Speaking of which, there is a smorgasbord of options in this area.

In addition to setting the actuation point (which has a range of 0.2 to 2.8mm), you can also enable Rapid Trigger. This is a common feature on many analog keyboards, but with the K3 HE, you can adjust both the trigger and the reset distances, rather than just the latter.

You can toggle a progress bar to show the travel of key presses in real time, which is something I’m always pleased to see in analog keyboard software. However, Keychron’s goes one step further by accompanying this with a readout in millimeters. This is even more helpful, and not something I’ve seen before in such visualizers.

It’s a shame, however, that this visualizer doesn’t show the effects of your Rapid Trigger settings, which is the area most deserving of visual representation, given its not-so-obvious operation. It’s also annoying that you have to turn the visualizer back on every time you make adjustments to the actuation point or Rapid Trigger, or whenever you navigate back from a different section of the software. What’s more, the visualizer is only available when adjusting one key at a time, but not multiple.

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Other analog functions on the K3 HE include the ability to assign up to four inputs to a single key, which trigger based on how far down you press said key. You can also adjust the curve profile by selecting one of two presets or creating your own. This is done by dragging four points on a graph to adjust sensitivity over the course of a key’s travel. This kind of adjustment is more common on the best PC controllers, but rarely seen on analog keyboards.

Speaking of which, there’s also a gamepad emulation feature in the web app, which includes the ability to mimic the analog control of joysticks and triggers. However, I couldn’t get this to work on the games I tried. This isn’t an issue with the games themselves, since I’ve got similar features to work on other analog keyboards.

In addition to analog-based customizations, the web app also has a SOCD function with a generous number of settings, and there are plenty of key mapping options. Naturally, there’s also a macro recording facility.

The K3 HE connected well via its different methods, and I didn’t experience any lag or dropouts while using the board. Hot-switching between devices was quick and easy for the most part, although there were times when it failed to re-establish a connection, particularly when switching from wired to wireless mode.

Battery life isn’t particularly great, either. After only a couple of days of using a mixture of connectivity methods, it died. Also, I couldn’t see a battery life indicator anywhere for the K3 HE, either on the board itself or in the web app, which seems like a gross oversight.

Should I buy the Keychron K3 HE?Scorecard

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Value

The K3 HE is very well-priced for a hot-swappable analog keyboard with multiple connectivity options and plenty of customizations.

4.5 / 5

Design and features

The K3 HE is surprisingly compact and light, yet sturdy. The slanted keycaps might deter some users, though.

4 / 5

Performance

The switches are surprisingly heavy, but they’re responsive and offer good control. The finicky web app and poor battery life are blemishes.

3.5 / 5

Overall rating

The Keychron K3 HE is a very competent analog keyboard for the price. It performs well and features plenty of customizations, but it has a few drawbacks besides.

3.5 / 5

Buy it if…

You want plenty of analog options
There are numerous in-depth tweaks and features for the switches — more so than on many of its rivals.

You want to get a lot for your money
Not many keyboards offer analog switches and this many features for such a low price.

Don't buy it if…

You want slick software
The K3 HE has no standalone app, only a web app, and it can only be used when connected via the USB cable. It also has some usability issues.

You want a long battery life
The K3 HE didn’t last more than a couple of days during my testing, and for some reason there’s no battery indicator.

Keychron K3 HE review: Also consider

Turtle Beach Vulcan 2 TKL Pro
The Vulcan 2 Pro is another reasonably priced analog keyboard. It too has a controller emulation feature, but unlike the K3 HE, it actually works. It doesn’t feel quite as premium, though, and the narrow and prominently floating keycaps hamper typing somewhat. Read our full Turtle Beach Vulcan 2 TKL Pro review.

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless
The supreme analog keyboard. You’re unlikely to find a unit better built than this, and the switches feel incredible to use, operating smoothly and offering plenty of control. You’ll have to part with a lot of cash, mind, but if you’re serious about gaming with keyboards, it could be worth it. Read our full SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3 review.

(Image credit: Future)How I tested the Keychron K3 HE

• Tested for several days
• Used for gaming and working
• Experienced keyboard reviewer

I tested the Keychron K3 HE for several days. I used it for gaming, working, and general browsing. I used all of its connectivity modes.

I used its web app to make as many adjustments and enable as many of its analog features as I could. I played games such as Counter-Strike 2 to test its gaming prowess.

I’ve reviewed plenty of keyboards in my time, from everyday workhorses to gaming powerhouses, with varying price points, form factors, and switch types.

• Read TechRadar’s reviews guarantee
• First reviewed: May 2026

Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2: two-minute review

The Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 is a manual coffee machine that sits more at the prosumer end of the market. Its whole raison d'être is around helping you make barista-quality coffee by hand and, it achieves this thanks to the assistance of some smart features that help streamline the process, while leaving control fully in your hands.

As a complete package, the Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 is an undeniably polished product. It has a silhouette just sleek enough to fulfil its prosumer aspirations and its tiltable touchscreen is super easy to use. It also comes with almost every accessory you could want and each is engineered to such a high standard that they’re a real pleasure to use, especially the hefty tamper and coffee distributor.

Beneath the hood, it has hardware as impressive as any of the best coffee makers we’ve tested. Its rotary pump maintains pressure better than the vibration pump many mass market machines rock, while its dual boilers ensure the steam wand won’t start to sputter out part way through foaming your milk.

It’s the Meraki’s smart features that really set it apart from other machines though — rather than automating every part of your coffee making routine, it augments them. For example, its built-in scale allows you to grind coffee to a specific weight every time, while a second scale lets you brew your coffee by weight, making it far easier to dial in a very specific grind to extraction ratio. Meanwhile, an integrated temperature sensor in the steam wand means you can set it to cut out when your milk hits your target heat, which is easier than relying on temperature alone.

So what’s it like in use? Honestly, pretty slick. Dialing in your perfect grind and dose feels far more granular than usual, thanks to the integrated scales. Those solidly built accessories make transferring, evening out and tamping your coffee far easier, then you can easily set to extract a ristretto or long black depending on your preference. Frothing milk is rarely my favorite part of making a coffee, yet that temperature sensor allowed me to concentrate more on honing my technique.

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As a result, the whole manual process felt as rewarding as ever, while producing delicious and exceedingly consistent coffee. I was able to extract just the right flavor profile out of even cheaper beans over and over, while the one brew I produced with a more premium batch really let its exquisite mango tasting notes shine through. Despite the fact I’m not a major fan of milk in coffee, even the macchiato I whipped up using its steaming wand tasted great, with just the right amount of foam to add texture without overpowering the flavor of the coffee.

Really my only substantial criticism of the Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 is its cost. Coming in at $1,799 / £1,599 / AU$2,799, it resides firmly at the premium end of the market and I imagine there will be quite a few people who balk at the idea of dropping that much on a manual coffee maker. However, cost is not the same as value: the experience of using this machine and the quality results you’ll get out of it totally warrant that price for those that can stretch to it.

(Image credit: Future)Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 review: price & availability

• Available now
• List price of $1,799 / £1,599 / AU$2,799
• Available in white and black colorways

Having first been available for pre-order in March 2026, the Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 is available now. It comes in two colorways: black or white. And barring a knock box, it comes with pretty much every accessory you could need, whether that’s a tamper, coffee distributor, cleaning brush, or blind portafilter basket for backflushing.

You’ll pay a premium for this premium device though. At a list price of $1,799 / £1,599 / AU$2,799, this is an undeniably prosumer device that comes in at the top price range of the best bean-to-cup makers we’ve featured. While it’s not quite as spendy as something like the $2,799.95 / £1,915 (around AU$3,865) Breville Oracle Touch (known under the brand name Sage in the UK) or the £2,199 (around $2,970 / AU$4,100) Siemens EQ900 Plus, it’s an expensive machine and doesn’t come with as many automated features as some machines. I’d argue it’s well worth the price you’ll pay but such a premium manual machine won’t be for everyone.

(Image credit: Future)Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 review: specs

Category

Specification

Type

Manual espresso machine

Dimensions

14.57 x 14.57 x 16.34 inches / 370 x 370 x 415mm

Weight

32 lbs / 14.5kg

Water tank capacity

2.1 quarts / 2 liters

Steam wand

360-degree articulating with temperature sensor

Max pressure

9 bar extraction

(Image credit: Future)Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 review: design

• Attractive, suitably professional-looking design
• Well-made accessories
• CoffeeSense only useful for Meraki beans

I’ll be upfront here: I flat out love the way the Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 looks. At 14.57 x 14.57 x 16.34 inches / 370 x 370 x 415mm, it’s hardly the sveltest machine I’ve ever tested. But the fact its water tank, bean hopper and boilers are all separate towers prevents it from looking too hulking on my countertop, while the combo of its chrome fixtures and pivotable touch screen give it just enough flair to stand out from your average coffee machine.

But it’s not just the Meraki’s aesthetics that are finished to a high standard. All the accessories packaged with it feel seriously premium, and there weren’t any glaring omissions. Everything has a reassuring solidity to it: the portafilter has a wonderfully tactile wooden handle, while the solid metal of both the coffee distributor and tamp has sufficient heft to give you real confidence when producing the perfect puck of grounds. Extra little touches like the wooden box for storing the accessories on just add that final polish to the experience.

Don’t be fooled by this focus on looks though. Underneath the Meraki’s sleek exterior beats the ferocious industrial heart of a prosumer espresso machine. Discrete boilers for the brew system and steam wand should mean that you don’t have to worry about the wand’s pressure giving out part way through steaming, while its rotary pump maintains nine bars of pressure more consistently than the vibration pump used by many home machines.

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The Meraki also has a decent amount of capacity. The water tank itself has a volume of 2.1qt / 2,000ml, which I’d say is pretty average for a coffee maker — you’ll get plenty of brews out of that, even if it’s not as colossal as something like the huge 2.6qt / 2.5L Breville Oracle Touch. Meanwhile, the Meraki’s bean hopper measures 2.36 inches high by 4.06 inches diameter / 60 x 103mm. Generally I found that was sufficient to fuel around four double espressos but, naturally, your mileage will vary depending on how you like to dose your grounds.

One of the things I love about the Meraki is that it sits firmly in the camp of a manual espresso machine — there’s no bean-to-cup function here — but it comes crammed with features to make you better at pulling shots and foaming milks.

Perhaps the most explicitly ‘smart’ function is its CoffeeSense feature. This allows you to scan a tag on compatible Meraki coffee bags and it will suggest the recommended grind size, dosing weight and extraction temperature for those beans to help you get the best result out of those beans. I can definitely see how that would be a neat feature for someone who’s happy to stick with one brand of beans but part of the joy of coffee for me is trying different varieties and growers, so I’m not sure I’d get as much use out of this as some.

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But it also offers other ways to make dialing in your perfect brew easier. Built-in scales beneath both the grinder and grouphead allow you to grind your beans and express your coffee by weight, giving you really precise control over each. Meanwhile, Auto mode calculates the right brew weight based on how much coffee you’ve ground, making it easy to manually fix yourself a coffee without needing too much trial and error balancing brew time and grind. These are fantastic as a guide, allowing you to really build confidence before you start improvising like a true manual maestro.

Another impressive element of the Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2’s design is its steam wand. It has a cool-touch design — although the head still gets hot so careful not to brush against it — and it’s super flexible, making it easy to get it at a perfect angle for frothing your milk. More innovatively, it has a built-in temperature sensor that allows you to stop steaming milk at the perfect temperature, rather than having to rely on touch alone.

None of these features are forced on you and they’re suitably light touch that it’s really easy to start trusting your own instincts once you’re ready. But I’ve never used an espresso machine that’s helped guide me so well between amateur and prosumer coffee making before — it’s just the right amount of support without making you dependent on its help.

• Design score: 4.5 / 5

(Image credit: Future)Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 review: performance

• Great automated features that don’t take away your control
• Steams milk with constant pressure and to your chosen temperature
• Produces wonderfully well-extracted, consistent coffee

So how easy is it to make coffee using the Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2? Well, honestly, at first I found it a little unpredictable. Tiny variations in tamping pressure seemed to produce wildly different results — the first brew ran through the puck incontinently despite the fine grind I’d used, while the second over-extracted to such an extreme it made my mouth pucker like I’d licked an ibuprofen. Then I realized my mistake.

Turns out I’d slightly underestimated the Meraki’s grinder — as it’s calibrated for espresso, my default instinct to whack the grinder on one of the lowest settings was producing a silt that easily channeled or clogged the portafilter basket depending on how firmly it was tamped. After a bit of experimentation, I was able to dial in on my perfect results though, settling on a grind of 10.

Fortunately, the Meraki’s grinder perfectly suits this kind of tinkering. Not only do you have very granular control over the fineness of your grind, but the fact that you can dose using the built-in scale beneath the grinder makes tweaking the exact quantity of coffee you want super-repeatable. In automatic mode, I could simply dial in 18g for a double shot and it would stop grinding once it hit my desired dose, or I could go off-piste and simply grind it up manually using my best judgement.

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Preparing the puck always felt like a breeze — all I had to do was place the portafilter on top of the dosing cup, flip it and then give it a few taps to transfer my grounds. A few twists of the coffee distributor and the grounds would be nicely distributed, meaning all I had to do was tamp it down with that wonderfully sturdy tamper. Each tool is so well put together that it’s a really satisfying process and it feels easy to get professional results.

And with that, I was ready to go — or at least once the water was heated up. While the two minutes and 10 seconds it took the dual boiler to heat up the first time is slower than some consumer coffee machines, it’s actually pretty fast compared to many prosumer units, which can sometimes take upwards of 15 minutes. Additionally, another neat feature of the Meraki is your ability to set the boiler to come on at a specific time of day, meaning it can be all warmed up and ready to go for your first coffee of the day.

Once I’d actually properly calibrated my grind and dosing, extracting properly was a breeze. In Automatic mode, I simply had to set the weight of my drink — for example, 36g for an espresso — and set it to run, whereas in Manual mode I could simply run it until I was happy with the quantity. Thanks to that rotary pump, it produced a steady stream of espresso, neither hemorrhaging coffee too fast nor letting it dribble out in fits and starts. It’s also pretty quiet, hitting just 65dB and making more of a whir than the juddering noise I’m used to from vibration-pumped machines.

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Steaming milk has never really been my forte. As a black coffee drinker, I’ve never had much need to develop the knack. But the Meraki also makes this a lot easier. Not only does its dual boiler mean that it maintained constant pressure throughout steaming but, thanks to its built-in thermostat, the steam wand clicked off when my milk had reached my target temperature, meaning I could just focus on creating the right level of foam and getting it swirling. Not only did this help me whip up a passable macchiato but, when I’d gained a bit more confidence, I was able to make a decent manual latte using touch alone.

So what were the results like? Pretty sensational. Even trying with some relatively affordable decaf beans, the coffee the Meraki produced had a stable, beautifully caramel crema, just the right velvety texture and not straying too far into bitterness or acidity. Each shot I poured remained consistent, showing how easy it is to keep getting these great results. And when I tested it out with a premium bag of Dahwe beans from Ritual Coffee Roasters, the results genuinely blew me away: the flavor was flat out gorgeous, maintaining a pitch perfect balance of not being aggressively floral but confidently communicating its mango overtones.

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I’ll admit that I much prefer making coffee than scrubbing up the mess I’ve made but cleaning up here is pretty straightforward. Everyday use really only requires you to purge the steam wand, then give it, the portafilter and the grouphead a wipedown with a damp cloth. Even doing the deep clean at the end of my review wasn’t particularly arduous. Cleaning the steam wand involves running it for bursts of 10 seconds multiple times while submerged in cold water. Making sure the machine’s innards stay squeaky clean is even easier — just pop in the blind portafilter basket, pop it in the machine and then select the cleaning option and a tutorial will walk you through the rest.

There’s always something deeply satisfying about making coffee yourself and that’s why I’ve always been a big fan of manual machines. But what I like most about the Meraki Espresso Machine is that it makes it much easier to take your hand-crafted coffee to the next level. Automated features don’t remove your agency — they instead support it, allowing you to freestyle more and more as your skills grow. And the end result is wonderfully extracted and thoroughly consistent coffee. So ultimately, if you like getting hands on with your coffee and money’s not an object, you’re going to get great results out of the Meraki.

• Performance score: 5 / 5

(Image credit: Future)Should I buy the Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2?Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 score card

Attribute

Notes

Score

Value

This is undeniably a premium espresso machine. But given its quality and the consistent results it achieves, I’d argue it’s worth every cent.

4.5/5

Design

Sleekly designed with really well engineered accessories. Dual boiler and rotary pump help maintain consistent temperature and pressure. Smart features really streamline your coffee-making without taking you out of the driving seat. However, the CoffeeSense feature only works with Meraki beans.

4.5/5

Performance

Warms up quickly, easy to dial in your perfect quantity of grounds and coffee size, temperature sensor in steam wand makes steaming milk easier, produces excellently well-extracted coffee that tastes consistent time after time, easy enough to clean.

5/5

Buy it if…

You love consistent espresso and well-foamed milk
Thanks to its rotary pump and dual-boiler, the Meraki maintains both temperature and pressure incredibly well, allowing you to pull consistently great shots every time.

You want clever features for streamlining your manual coffee making
With smart functionality like grinding and brewing by weight, and its steam wand’s built-in temperature sensor, the Meraki makes your coffee making workflow easier — without taking away your control.

Don’t buy it if…

You don’t have a big budget
The Meraki Espresso Machine is unabashedly premium in its price. If the idea of dropping $1,799 / £1,599 / AU$2,799 on a coffee machine makes you break out in a cold sweat, it’s probably not for you.

You want coffee at the press of a button
Despite its automated features, this is still firmly a manual machine. If you just want fantastic coffee for minimal effort, you’ll likely prefer a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine.

Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 review: also consider

Category

Meraki Espresso Gen 2

Breville Barista Touch Impress (Cold Extraction)

La Pavoni Europiccola (Millennium)

Type

Dual Boiler / Integrated Grinder

Single Boiler (ThermoJet) / Integrated Grinder

Manual Lever / Single Boiler

Dimensions

14.57 x 14.57 x 16.34 inches / 370 x 370 x 415 mm

16.42 x 13.11 x 13.50 inches / 417 x 333 x 343 mm

12.6 x 7.87 x 11.42 inches / 320 x 200 x 290 mm

Weight

32 lbs / 14.5kg

24.2 lbs / 11kg

12.1 lbs / 5.5kg

Water tank capacity

2.1 quarts / 2 litres

2.1 quarts / 2 litres

0.8 quarts / 0.8 litres

Steam wand

Professional 360° articulating cool-touch

Auto MilQ

Manual

Max pressure

9 bar

9 bar

Manual

Breville Barista Touch Impress with Cold Extraction
If you’re looking for a slightly more automated coffee, the Barista Touch Impress with Cold Extraction is a great fit. It still helps you dial in your perfect dose with the grinder but also allows you to tamp it in place without removing it. Once you’ve slotted the portafilter beneath the grouphead, you can then select from a range of 14 hot and cold drinks, including cold brew, and the AutoMilq steam wand will then froth your milk to order. Read our full Breville Barista Touch Impress with Cold Extraction review.

La Pavoni Europiccola
Alternatively, if you’re one of those people that despises any automation and thinks that even using a pump to extract your coffee is cheating, the La Pavoni Europiccola is definitely for you. Using a lever to generate the required pressure, it allows you to get literally hands on with your coffee and produces absolutely fantastic results. It’s not for the faint of heart though: it has a steep learning curve to master, heats slowly and it’s not cheap given you’re doing all the hard work yourself. Read our full La Pavoni Europiccola review.

(Image credit: Future)How I tested the Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2

• Tested it over two weeks
• Tried a variety of drinks, beans and milks
• Measured how long it took to warm up and how loud the pump is

When testing the Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2, I used it over the course of several weeks. I experimented with different grind levels, used different varieties of beans and tamped at a range of pressures to see how consistent its results were. I also tried to make a variety of drinks and steamed several different varieties of milk to see how the steam wand performed.

To understand how well the Meraki worked as a manual machine, I made sure to extract several coffees without using the automatic dosing and steamed milk using touch alone, rather than relying purely on the steam wand’s temperature sensor. When assessing the performance of the boiler and pump, I not only timed how long it took to heat up in the morning but I also used a sound level meter to record how much noise it made during extraction.

When it comes to my own experience, I’ve been making and drinking coffee on a daily basis for well over two decades. I’ve also gotten hands on with a wide range of machines, whether they’re De’longhi, Breville or Gaggia. My preferred tipple to make with a machine is a double espresso or long black, although any time the weather is not positively arctic, cold brew is my go-to.

• For more details, see how we test, review, and rate products at TechRadar.
• First reviewed: May 2026

Ordo Squishmallows Sonic Kids: Two-minute review

The Sonic Kids Battery Toothbrush is Ordo's entry-level electric toothbrush designed for children aged 4+. My six-year-old daughter and I tested the Squishmallows-branded model, but there is also a Wicked version for a slightly older demographic. If you prefer rechargeable toothbrushes, then Ordo sells an almost identical model but with an internal battery and a charging stand.

The design of the toothbrush is unashamedly targeted at young children. This begins with the fun and playful Squishmallows branding alongside bright and bold colors, but it also extends to the free-flowing and curvy shape. My child loved having her own age-appropriate toothbrush, and when I told her that she had to go back to her regular 'boring' toothbrush, she was genuinely disappointed.

One of the standout features of the toothbrush is that the heads are replaceable. Unlike the best electric toothbrushes aimed at adults, in which replaceable heads are almost a given, this is far from guaranteed with children's toothbrushes. Some electric toothbrushes aimed at children, such as Colgate's Kids Battery Toothbrushes and others from the likes of Oral-B, will only last a few months before the bristles lose their strength and the whole device is consigned to landfill.

Replaceable heads, just like an adult's brush, sets the Ordo apart and will help to ensure the longevity of the toothbrush as a whole.

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Despite the replacement heads which Ordo will recycle for you, free of charge, the toothbrush itself doesn't score particularly highly from a sustainability point of view. It's constructed of almost 100% plastic and is powered by a single AA battery, which lasts 60 days.

The toothbrush produces 18,000 pulses/vibrations per minute, which offers reasonable performance in terms of bacteria and plaque removal. Older children will benefit from a more vigorous clean, but the Ordo delivers just about enough for children aged around four or five.

My child's regular toothbrush has an oscillating head, and so the sonic motion of the Ordo took a little getting used to. She also found that the vibrations ran right through the handle, causing an uncomfortable feeling in her hand. Sonic versus oscillating is a long-standing debate, and if you're wondering which to go for, our sonic vs rotating toothbrushes guide is worth a look.

(Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)

This Ordo toothbrush doesn't feature any additional modes beyond vibrating, and there are no timers in sight, not even a two-minute one. This was an issue for my daughter, who had no idea whether she had reached the magic two minutes and so relied on me to help her estimate that. The lack of 30-second pacing timers is unsurprising at this price point but would have been nice to have.

The features on offer and the performance delivered make the Ordo Sonic Kids Toothbrush a strong contender for a place amongst the best electric toothbrushes. If Ordo could integrate a two-minute timer and improve its sustainability credentials, then we'd have a five-star performer on our hands.

Ordo Squishmallows Sonic Kids: Specifications

Component

Value

Battery life

60 days

Sonic vibrations

18,000 pulses/vibrations per minute

Charging stand

No. Powered by a single AA Battery

Timer

No

Noise

Decibel level not published

Settings

1

(Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)Ordo Squishmallows Sonic Kids: Price and availability

• $14.99 US / £12.50 UK / $24.99 AUS
• 2-pack of replacement heads: $9.99 US / £8.99 UK / $15 AUS
• Reasonably priced toothbrush but expensive replacement heads

The Ordo Squishmallows Sonic Kids battery toothbrush is reasonably priced given its build quality and replacement head capability. In the box are the toothbrush handle, two heads, and an AA battery.

Each head will last around three months, which means the upfront cost will provide six months' worth of toothbrushing. A 2-pack of replacement heads is almost as expensive as the toothbrush itself, so you'll need to factor this ongoing cost into your buying decision.

If your child is into characters such as Barbie, Batman, Minions, or Pokémon, then Colgate is the alternative brand to go for. They are usually around half the price compared to the Ordo, but the head isn't replaceable. That means once the bristles wear down, you throw the whole plastic handle away, making Ordo much more eco-friendly and cost-effective in the long run.

• Value score: 4/5

(Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)Ordo Squishmallows Sonic Kids: Scorecard

Category

Comment

Score

Value

Reasonably priced toothbrush but the cost of replacement heads adds up.

4/5

Design

Cute and attractive and will appeal to 3-7-year-olds.

4.5/5

Features

The lack of a two-minute timer and oscillating movement let the toothbrush down.

4/5

Total

A solid vibrating toothbrush with a cute aesthetic.

4/5

(Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)Ordo Squishmallows Sonic Kids: Should I buy?Buy it if...

You want an entry-level electric toothbrush

The Ordo lacks high-end features such as oscillating movement and a two-minute timer, but it is priced accordingly.

You want a cute toothbrush with replaceable heads

Most character-themed battery toothbrushes have fixed heads and are considered disposable. The Ordo, on the other hand, has replacement heads for greater longevity.

Your child has sensory sensitivities

At 18,000 vibrations per minute, this brush provides a mild, gentle hum that is perfect for children who find the toothbrushing experience overwhelming.

Don't buy if if...

You want an oscillating head action

If you want a superior cleaning action, then the vibrating movement of the Ordo can't compare to oscillating alternatives.

You want a toothbrush with a charging stand

The Ordo operates with a single removable AA battery rather than an internal battery with a charging stand.

Your child needs a timer

The toothbrush won't alert your child at 30-second intervals, which means they might find it difficult to know when to move from the bottom teeth to the top teeth.

Also consider

Colgate Kids Battery Toothbrush

These child-themed battery toothbrushes feature small, vibrating heads and extra-soft bristles designed for kids aged 3 and up. It's worth considering that the heads are non-replaceable, which makes the whole toothbrush redundant when the bristles are past their best.

Ordo Cam Squishmallows Sonic Kids Electric Toothbrush

A more feature-rich toothbrush for children with multiple cleaning modes, 32,000 pulsations per minute, and a two-minute timer. It comes with a charger to recharge the internal battery.

How I tested

My six-year-old daughter used the Ordo Squishmallows Sonic Kids toothbrush for one month. Her normal toothbrush is an Oral-B PRO Junior Electric with an oscillating head, although she has experience of a manual toothbrush as well. Her familiarity of both of these meant she was able to compare the Ordo to both ends of the spectrum of what's available for children.

First reviewed: May 2026

Apple AirPods Max 2: Two-minute review

I haven't always been an AirPods fangirl. In fact, in May 2021, when the company unveiled Apple Music Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless for free, as part of your Apple Music subscription, I may have come down quite hard on Apple's musical headgear — and for some time after that. Why? Because it took four more years for the Cupertino giant to work out how to get its Lossless music standard into its own flagship headphones.

Another thing that's taken Apple a very long time? Unveiling a second-generation update to said headphones. It's been five years and three months between iterations, a vast expanse of time in any area of technology, but an epoch in Bluetooth audio and among the best noise-cancelling headphones.

A happy by-product of the fact above is that it makes my delay in filing this review seem minuscule in comparison (I had a spell in hospital, but it did mean I could test the ANC in a key user-case scenario!). However, I mention the timeline mostly as a way to emphasise that based on looks alone, you'd be forgiven for thinking Apple hadn't used that huge stretch wisely. The ear cup design, webbed headband, driver array and yes, even the 'headphone bra' semi-case haven't been tweaked whatsoever for AirPods Max 2.

Did Apple simply not have the R&D budget, or did its engineers double down on their 2020 design as still being the best possible shape, construction, driver size and material for a set of cans? And why, given the glowing star-rating at the top of this review, am I still being so negative?

The answer to all of these questions is this: if you're using an iPhone 15 Pro (aka, the oldest iPhone that is still able to support Apple Intelligence) or later as a source device, AirPods Max 2 are some of the most formidable, featured and fantastic shut-the-world-out headphones I've ever tested — and I've been doing this full-time since 2019. They're doubtless the best noise-cancelling iPhone headphones on the planet.

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That's enough on what Apple hasn't done with AirPods Max 2; let's talk about what has been updated. The big upgrade is the inclusion of Apple's newer H2 chip, over the H1 in the originals. Given that this is the same in-house Apple audio processor that made its debut in the September 2022 AirPods Pro 2 (and also takes the wheel in the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and original 2023-launch Apple Vision Pro), it might not seem like much of a headline grabber. But in AirPods Max it does a lot of heavy lifting.

The H2 chips — yes, you actually get one in each ear cup — add a plethora of new features, including Adaptive Audio (the Transparency mode can adjust itself to block some unnecessary sounds, and there's an optional slider to tweak just how 'adaptive' you want it to get), Conversation Awareness (so the over-ears can automatically lower the volume of your music and filter external sounds should you start talking to someone, then put everything back again once you stop yapping), plus Loud Sound Reduction and Personalized Volume to help protect your hearing but keep the sonic profile how you like it.

There's also Live Translation, which I enjoyed using here much more than on AirPods Pro 3, because it's so much easier to access via a long press of AirPods Max's on-ear Listening Mode button. The new Voice Isolation software also improves your call quality when it's loud or windy around you — and thanks to some extra processing power afforded by that H2 chip, you get much better voice capture from the headphones' three mics for voice pickup (two are shared with the ANC system, and one is an additional dedicated microphone) in the nine-mic total.

Elsewhere, Head Gestures let you nod to accept a call or check a message, shake your head to dismiss a message or decline a call, or nod to Siri silently. Also, the new Camera Remote feature means you can now take snaps on your iPhone camera using AirPods Max 2's Digital Crown.

And I left the best for last: Apple claims that the active noise cancellation is "up to 1.5x more effective than the previous generation" and when Tim Cook's behemoth states such a thing, I sit up and take notice. The noise-nixing here is next-level — and I mean near-silent, calming, cocooning and enveloping. It's like stillness as a backdrop to your music. If that's what you need, buy these headphones.

Any negatives? Two. The battery life is unchanged at 20 hours (which is easy to beat even much further down the headphone food chain), and there's still no support for wireless hi-res codecs. You can get Lossless-quality audio, but you have to use the bundled USB-C cable (or buy a USB-C to 3.5mm one, which Apple sells separately) introduced to the original AirPods Max via a software update in March 2025.

Does any of that last paragraph matter? For me, given the crispness, clarity, impact, fun, separation and sheer musicality available here, no. And I rarely say that hi-res codecs or stamina don't matter.

(Image credit: Future)Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Price and release date

• Unveiled on March 16, 2026 (available for pre-order as of March 25, 2026)
• Priced $549 / £499 / AU$999
• Available in 'Midnight' (black), 'Starlight' (white), Purple, Blue and Orange

There's been a curious trend in Apple's pricing of late. The inaugural AirPods Max arrived in December 2020 with an asking price of $549 / £549 / AU$899, so, with the second-generation update priced at $549 / £499 / AU$999, Apple is keeping the US MSRP the same, giving the UK a price cut and charging The Land Down Under a little more.

The thing is, this is not a one-off. Both the first-generation AirPods Pro and the follow-up AirPods Pro 2 were priced at $249 / £249 / AU$399 when they landed, so when AirPods Pro 3 arrived with a $249 price tag, it came as no surprise to US fans. However, those newest buds were priced a little lower than before in the UK, at £219, and — at AU$429 — a little bit more in Australia. For Apple's flagship earbuds, £30 cheaper in the UK yet AU$30 more expensive in Australia felt a bit harsh.

Here, there's a £50 saving to be had if you live in Blighty, but a AU$100 increase to pay if you reside in Oz. I'm sorry. I could suggest it's down to Australian Goods and Services Taxes (GST), relative incomes, International shipping costs, or perhaps a more bijou consumer base, but all of that would be pure speculation. I just cannot make that make sense to you.

Anyway, what of direct competition at this not-insignificant level? AirPods Max 2's chief rivals are perhaps most pressingly the five-star Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), which hit shelves at slightly more affordable $449 / £449 / AU$699 price points, or the also five-star Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2, which cost a fair bit more, at $799 / £629 / AU$1,299. Oh, and let's not forget the excellent Sony WH-1000XM6, which sell for $449 / £399 / AU$699.

But there's no shortage of competition at this level and – given options such as the inexpensive 4.5-star Nothing Headphone (a) with its remote camera function – at a few levels down from it too…

(Image credit: Future)Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Specs

Drivers

Apple-designed dynamic driver with new 'custom high dynamic range amplifier'

Active noise cancellation

Yes

Battery life

Up to 20 hours (with ANC enabled)

5 mins of charging nets 1.5 hours of listening

Weight

386.2g

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.3 (H2 chip)

Waterproofing

Not rated

(Image credit: Future)Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Features

• Live Translation is enjoyable and useful
• Adaptive Audio is good; ANC is excellent
• Conversation Awareness is a game-changer

I've touched on a lot of great new features, so it might be worth mentioning an Apple headline grabber you won't get: heart-rate monitoring. It is available in both the flagship AirPods Pro 3 and Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, yet despite the arsenal of sensors nestled in AirPods Max 2 (an optical sensor, position sensor, accelerometer and case-detect sensor in each ear cup, plus a gyroscope in the left cup), there's no PPG infrared light sensor to measure light absorption in your blood. And because of this, Apple isn't funnelling you quite so readily towards its free Fitness app with its over-ears, or offering you a virtual trainer, however you feel about that…

You also don't get Apple's Hearing Test or Hearing Aid suite of features; the only toggles to preserve your hearing health here are Loud Sound Reduction (switch it on and provided you're listening in either Transparency or Adaptive modes, the headphones will actively reduce your exposure to loud environmental sounds) and Personalized Volume, to readily adjust the loudness of your media in response to your surroundings, but they both work well.

Now, back to what you do get, and top of the list for me personally must be Live Translation. Why? Because it can be accessed with a surreptitious long press of the listening mode button (ie. the flush pill-shaped button located on the right ear cup that isn't the digital crown). I found this a much more reliable way to start Live Translation than squeezing both stems of my AirPods Pro 3. Quick accessibility is key with these kinds of life-hack features, and on a recent trip to Girona (the Catalonian city near Barcelona where Season 6 of Game of Thrones was filmed), I found it genuinely useful, rather than a novelty to play with. Now, Girona is a Catalan-speaking city, and Catalan isn't yet one of Apple's supported Live Translation languages, but I heard a lot of Spanish too — and I also have a long-suffering life partner who speaks both languages. You can see snippets of our conversation below.

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I've said before that this is an Apple offering you need to spend a bit of time setting up — ideally before your romantic city break — because there's a fair bit of red tape you'll need to cut through. You'll also need an iPhone 15 Pro or later running iOS 26 or later, Apple Intelligence turned on, the Translate app downloaded (and the language modules you want downloaded), plus the latest AirPods Firmware version.

I also customized the iPhone Action button on my iPhone 15 Pro Max to start Live Translation, because in the moment it can be easier to tap your phone rather than your headphones, and it's all about speed of deployment with Live Translation. Once that's done, audible English responses are piped in as your helper answers your questions, with a transcription of the information they're giving you (and your questions translated) also appearing on your iPhone's screen. OK, perhaps your helpful human will find the fact that you're not taking off your headphones to talk to them a little rude, but it works beautifully and with very little lag.

Now to the other new features and claimed upticks in performance, all of which can be found, controlled, toggled and customized with a tap of the AirPods Max bubble near the top of the settings tab, or by swiping down from the top-right of your screen, to get the Control Center. Your listening modes include Off, Transparency (which works and without making music tinny, but there's no slider), Adaptive (which does have a slider, to allow more or less noise into your cans, albeit dynamically and in response to noises the headphones pick up around you) or Noise Cancellation (no slider, but it's excellent).

For me, the right way to go about this in most situations is to deploy both Noise Cancellation and the Conversation Awareness toggle, a little further down in that menu. This means that, by default, you're not being bothered, but when you speak up, music is automatically lowered and external noises are piped in as you need them. It's not that Adaptive Audio is bad, because it's not; I simply found that when using the Adaptive Audio profile I'd keep setting the slider right down to allow for fewer distractions, but if you don't have the luxury of blocking out the world in your working day, Adaptive will serve you well.

If you take just one thing away from this review, let it be that the noise-cancelling power in AirPods Max 2 really is 1.5 times better than before. It's fabulous; almost wickedly good at inhaling the noise from your ears, but without the vacuum effect I often find nauseating in rival cans (the few that offer ANC anywhere near this good, anyway).

Call handling is excellent; callers said my voice was remarkably clear, even on a windy UK seafront in Dorset. Gesture Control is also good provided you're relatively animated with your nods or head shakes, and the Camera Remote feature is a neat way to make photo capture easier on your iPhone. As with Conversation Awareness, it just makes for a simpler life when it comes to wearing headphones.

• Features score: 4.5 / 5

(Image credit: Future)Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Sound quality

• Expansive, layered music aided by supreme ANC and Spatial Audio
• Vocals emotive and textured
• Could be a bit punchier, but a big improvement on the originals

I've spent enough time on how good the noise cancellation is, right? OK, so let's move on to the joys of head-tracked Spatial Audio. It's not a new feature with this iteration, but it is so beautifully implemented here you'll find yourself whipping them off to check there's no mini speaker under your chin or squirrelled away at the back of the room. Better than the original AirPods Max? Yes. It's likely due to the new amplifier under the hood plus the processing power of the H2 chipset, but it's cleaner all round — and I did listen in direct comparison.

My favorite home cinema setup is now an iPad and the AirPods Max 2 with head-tracked Spatial Audio engaged. If you're not so sure, try watching the opening scene of Alfonso Cuarón’s 2013 movie Gravity (it's a known test these days, but still). See?

When listening to music, you can expect an expansive, meticulously unfurled soundstage with a noise floor so low that bass frequencies rumble, snap and boom in so much space it's almost a crime. Fontaines D.C.'s I Love You is brooding through the intro and able to celebrate the juicy depth of Grian Chatten's vocals as well as I've heard in any wireless headphones. My Chatten playlist continues with The Score. Its textured acoustic guitar intro brushes each of my ears in turn before expanding yet further to let the vocal drop centrally. Add the USB-C cable to listen in Lossless on Apple Music and it's even better.

Timing, too, is exceptional. I dare you to stream Bad Bunny's Tití Me Preguntó and sit still. It's raucous, defiant, joyous and, in these headphones, it's why I love music.

For crisp leading edges of notes and an extra ounce of detail (again, we come to that 'integrated hi-fi versus fun' debate), you'll get just a little more insight and honesty from the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2, but those headphones are pricier and for me, AirPods Pro 2's Spatial Audio knocks B&W's True Immersion solution clean out the water, with the latter coming off veiled and almost muffled in direct comparison.

Ask yourself this: do you want your music to feel emotional, zealous and fun — a more V-shaped presentation where upper mids (ie. vocals) and feels through the bass dart betwixt each ear? Or do you want a faithful, neutral stereo performance that leaves nothing out of the mix? Your answer is important because if you pick the first option, you own an iPhone and you can afford these headphones, I know you won't be disappointed.

• Sound quality: 5 / 5

(Image credit: Future)Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Design

• A new 'custom high dynamic range amplifier' is the only physical update
• …but for me, they're still the most comfortable headphones around
• Could do with an audio handoff option — and better stamina

As I've already mentioned and pictured, AirPods Max 2's appearance and indeed innards (save for a new chip and amplification module) remain largely unchanged. If you hoped Apple would completely overhaul the design, you'll doubtless feel wronged. But I maintain that the headband here is the most comfortable I've ever worn, and the metallic yokes are the most reliable and silent. I wear headphones almost constantly, but I also suffer from migraines, so a headband digging into the crown of my head doesn't help the pain in my noggin one bit. No such issue here, ever, and for me that's priceless. What I'm saying is, I think Apple found the fix here and I wouldn't want them to try again and alter it.

The ear cups are quite wide and extremely long, but they aren't especially deep, unlike the audiophile-grade options I've tried that felt like long lenses strapped across my head. An IP rating would be a plus, as would an actual case rather than the headphone bra Apple has stuck with (see the new Sony 1000X The Collexion for a novel idea that still actually protects your expensive headphones, Apple), but the build quality is resoundingly premium. All the more reason to want to protect it…

My main gripe here concerns the battery life. At 20 hours (albeit with ANC deployed), Apple is being left behind. We recently knocked the Sony 1000X for a lack of stamina, even with 24 hours in ANC mode, but you'll get 30 hours from the B&W Px8 S2 with noise cancellation on. And these options aren't class leaders — Cambridge's Melomania P100 (a fantastic set of cans) will go for 60 hours with ANC on.

And I have one other bugbear. In AirPods Pro 3, I suggested a dedicated iOS app might be necessary now, because of the additional Hearing Health suite (hearing tests, hearing aid functionality and virtual trainer perks), heart-rate monitor, and the fact that on-ear controls on an earbud are more fiddly than they are on an ear cup. Here, I think the in-iPhone solution suffices, but I'd like an audio handoff feature that works with Apple Music.

To be clear, I don't mean a cross-device feature to resume playback on another Apple device when I walk through the door, as pioneered by Bowers & Wilkins between its wireless headphones and wireless speakers (not too many of us still use HomePods or HomePod minis, I imagine), or true multipoint connectivity — if you're using the same Apple ID, your AirPods Max 2 will happily dart between your iPhone, Mac or iPad using its own Automatic Device Switching solution. No, I simply want to be able to seamlessly switch from streaming Apple Music on my iPhone to streaming Apple Music on my MacBook. I want to pause a song on my phone, sit at my MacBook Pro, open the Music app, and continue listening to the same track, or playlist. It's odd that this still isn't happening — but this is a review about AirPods Max 2, not the Apple Music user experience.

• Design score: 4.5 / 5

(Image credit: Future)Apple AirPods Max 2 review: value

• The best ANC over-ears for iPhone owners
• Some might think Apple should've tried harder though…

Here's the issue: people buy with their eyes first, then their wallets. And in one sense, there's nothing new to see here — buy the newest AirPods Max and few people will be able to tell if you just bought the older, heavily discounted set or the brand new H2-toting pair. My Orange review sample is one of the new Max 2-only colorways, but with so many bright finishes available (and oddly, none of them correspond with Apple's latest MacBook Neo colorways), it's hard to keep tabs on what's new and what's not.

It's unfortunate, because having tested them for over two months now, I can tell you that AirPods Max 2 are much better sonically than the originals. The ANC is as good as Apple claims it is, and they boast a greatly improved user experience to boot. But you'd never be able to tell that by looking at them, and when the model they look just like came out in late 2020, that could present a problem in terms of perceived value.

• Value: 4 / 5

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font-weight: 500 !important; text-align: center !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important; color: #374151 !important; line-height: 1.7 !important; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important; display: block !important; text-transform: none !important; padding: 0 20px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .rv-chart-caption { font-size: 15px !important; color: #374151 !important; text-align: center !important; font-style: normal !important; font-weight: normal !important; line-height: 1.7 !important; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important; display: block !important; } /* Versus Chart */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-chart { display: flex; flex-direction: column; width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding: 0 1rem; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-select-wrapper { flex: 1; min-width: 0; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-left { text-align: center; padding-right: 1rem; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-right { text-align: center; padding-left: 1rem; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-select-container { position: relative; display: inline-block; max-width: 100%; width: 100%; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-chevron { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); pointer-events: none; width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-left .fv-versus-chevron { right: 0; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-right .fv-versus-chevron { right: 0; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-select { background: transparent; border: none; border-bottom: 2px solid; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 0.25rem 0; cursor: pointer; outline: none; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; -moz-appearance: none; max-width: 100%; width: 100%; text-overflow: ellipsis; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-select.fv-select-left { text-align: center; direction: ltr; padding-right: 1.25rem; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-select.fv-select-right { text-align: center; padding-right: 1.25rem; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-select option { font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 14px; color: #374151; direction: ltr; text-align: left; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-vs { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #374151; letter-spacing: 0.1em; padding: 0 1rem; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-row { position: relative; height: auto; padding-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; display: block; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-bar-container { position: relative; height: 32px; display: flex; align-items: center; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-bar-left-wrapper { flex: 1; height: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: center; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-bar-right-wrapper { flex: 1; height: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: center; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-bar { height: 32px; width: var(--target-width); transition: width 0.8s ease-out; animation: fv-grow-max-width 0.8s ease-out forwards; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; color: #ffffff; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-bar-left { border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 0 8px; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-bar-right { border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; justify-content: flex-start; padding: 0 8px; } @keyframes fv-grow-max-width { from { max-width: 0; } to { max-width: 100%; } } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-center-line { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px; background-color: #ffffff; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 1; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-inside-left { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-inside-right { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-val-text { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-pct-diff { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-versus-label { position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); top: 0; background-color: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none; padding: 0; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #374151; white-space: nowrap; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .sr-only { position: absolute !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: -1px !important; overflow: hidden !important; clip: rect(0,0,0,0) !important; white-space: nowrap !important; border: 0 !important; } /* Image Comparison Styles */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-container { width: auto !important; margin-left: -1.5rem !important; margin-right: -1.5rem !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.fv-full-bleed .fv-image-compare-container { width: 100% !important; max-width: none !important; margin: 0 auto !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-wrapper { position: relative !important; width: 100% !important; overflow: hidden !important; border-radius: 0 !important; background-color: #000 !important; touch-action: pan-y !important; user-select: none !important; -webkit-user-select: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-inner { position: relative !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; display: block !important; transform-origin: center center !important; transition: transform 0.1s ease-out !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-bg { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; pointer-events: none !important; user-select: none !important; -webkit-user-select: none !important; -webkit-user-drag: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-fg { position: absolute !important; top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover !important; clip-path: polygon(0 0, 50% 0, 50% 100%, 0 100%) !important; pointer-events: none !important; user-select: none !important; -webkit-user-select: none !important; -webkit-user-drag: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-slider { position: absolute !important; top: 0 !important; bottom: 0 !important; left: 50% !important; width: 32px !important; transform: translateX(-50%) !important; cursor: ew-resize !important; z-index: 10 !important; user-select: none !important; -webkit-user-select: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-slider-line { position: absolute !important; top: 0 !important; bottom: 0 !important; left: 50% !important; width: 4px !important; background-color: white !important; transform: translateX(-50%) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important; pointer-events: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-handle { position: absolute !important; top: 50% !important; left: 50% !important; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important; width: 32px !important; height: 32px !important; background-color: white !important; border-radius: 50% !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; gap: 4px !important; pointer-events: none !important; z-index: 11 !important; overflow: hidden !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-handle.fv-image-compare-handle-square { border-radius: 6px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-arrow-left { width: 0 !important; height: 0 !important; border-top: 4px solid transparent !important; border-bottom: 4px solid transparent !important; border-right: 4px solid #4b5563 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-arrow-right { width: 0 !important; height: 0 !important; border-top: 4px solid transparent !important; border-bottom: 4px solid transparent !important; border-left: 4px solid #4b5563 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-label { position: absolute !important; top: 1rem !important; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important; color: white !important; padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem !important; border-radius: 0.25rem !important; font-size: 0.875rem !important; font-weight: 500 !important; pointer-events: none !important; backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important; z-index: 5 !important; transition: right 0.3s ease, opacity 0.2s ease !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-label-left { left: 1rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-label-right { right: 1rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-expand-btn, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-close-btn { position: absolute !important; bottom: 1rem !important; right: 1rem !important; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important; color: white !important; border: none !important; border-radius: 0.25rem !important; padding: 0.5rem !important; cursor: pointer !important; z-index: 20 !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important; transition: background-color 0.2s !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-expand-btn:hover, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-close-btn:hover { background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-close-btn { display: none !important; top: 1rem !important; bottom: auto !important; } /* Fullscreen State */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-wrapper.fv-image-compare-fullscreen { position: fixed !important; top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; right: 0 !important; bottom: 0 !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; z-index: 999999 !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) !important; margin: 0 !important; touch-action: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-wrapper.fv-image-compare-fullscreen .fv-image-compare-inner { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; cursor: grab !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-wrapper.fv-image-compare-fullscreen .fv-image-compare-inner:active { cursor: grabbing !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-wrapper.fv-image-compare-fullscreen .fv-image-compare-bg { position: absolute !important; top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; max-width: 100% !important; max-height: 100% !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: contain !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-wrapper.fv-image-compare-fullscreen .fv-image-compare-fg { max-width: 100% !important; max-height: 100% !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: contain !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-wrapper.fv-image-compare-fullscreen .fv-image-compare-expand-btn { display: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-wrapper.fv-image-compare-fullscreen .fv-image-compare-close-btn { display: flex !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-image-compare-wrapper.fv-image-compare-fullscreen .fv-image-compare-label-right { right: 4rem !important; } /* Footer */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bottom-bar { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; margin-top: 0.5rem !important; gap: 1rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-footer-content { text-align: center !important; width: 100% !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-logo { display: block !important; margin: 0 auto !important; width: 120px !important; min-width: 120px !important; max-width: 120px !important; height: auto !important; object-fit: contain !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; } /* Display Mode Controls */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-dropdown-wrapper { text-align: center !important; margin-bottom: 16px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-dropdown-title-container { position: relative !important; display: inline-block !important; max-width: 100% !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-dropdown-title { appearance: none !important; -webkit-appearance: none !important; -moz-appearance: none !important; background: transparent !important; border: none !important; font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 600 !important; color: var(--riv-primary) !important; padding-right: 28px !important; padding-left: 10px !important; cursor: pointer !important; text-align: center !important; text-align-last: center !important; width: auto !important; max-width: 100% !important; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 0 !important; text-overflow: ellipsis !important; overflow: hidden !important; white-space: nowrap !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-dropdown-title:focus { outline: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-dropdown-title::-ms-expand { display: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-dropdown-chevron { position: absolute !important; right: 0 !important; top: 50% !important; transform: translateY(-50%) !important; pointer-events: none !important; color: var(--riv-primary) !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-carousel-title-controls { display: flex !important; justify-content: space-between !important; align-items: center !important; margin-bottom: 16px !important; width: 100% !important; gap: 12px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-carousel-nav-btn { background: transparent !important; border: 1px solid #d1d5db !important; border-radius: 6px !important; padding: 6px 10px !important; cursor: pointer !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 4px !important; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-carousel-nav-btn:hover { border-color: #9ca3af !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-carousel-counter { font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; text-align: center !important; margin-top: 1rem !important; } /* Legend */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-legend { display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 8px 16px !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; margin-top: 1rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-legend-item { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 6px !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-legend-color { width: 12px !important; height: 12px !important; border-radius: 3px !important; } /* Multi-Value Legend */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-multi-value-legend { display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 12px 24px !important; margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important; padding: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-multi-legend-item { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 8px !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; font-weight: 500 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-multi-legend-swatch { width: 16px !important; height: 16px !important; border-radius: 3px !important; } /* Chart Core Styles */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-benchmark-group { margin-bottom: 1rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-benchmark-title { font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 600 !important; margin-bottom: 16px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; text-align: center !important; color: var(--riv-primary) !important; flex: 1 !important; min-width: 0 !important; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; text-transform: none !important; white-space: normal !important; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; word-wrap: break-word !important; max-width: 100% !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-row, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stacked-product { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-label { width: 150px !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; padding-right: 10px !important; text-align: right !important; font-weight: 500 !important; display: block !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-container { flex-grow: 1 !important; background-color: #E5E7EB !important; border-radius: 4px !important; min-height: 25px !important; border: 1px solid #D1D5DB !important; position: relative !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar { height: 100% !important; border-radius: 3px !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; transition: opacity 0.2s ease, width 0.8s ease-out !important; min-height: 23px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar:hover { opacity: 0.8 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-inner-content { display: flex !important; justify-content: space-between !important; align-items: center !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; padding: 0 8px !important; font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: bold !important; overflow: hidden !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-inner-label { white-space: nowrap !important; overflow: hidden !important; text-overflow: ellipsis !important; padding-right: 8px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-inner-value { flex-shrink: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-value-outside { padding-left: 8px !important; font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: bold !important; color: #374151 !important; white-space: nowrap !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-label.fv-primary-product { font-weight: bold !important; color: var(--riv-primary) !important; } /* Multi-Value Bar Logic */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-multi-bar-container { flex-direction: column !important; padding: 4px !important; align-items: stretch !important; gap: 4px !important; height: auto !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-multi-bar-item { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; height: 25px !important; width: 100% !important; } /* Stacked Bar */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stacked-bar { display: flex !important; overflow: hidden !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stacked-segment { height: 100% !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: flex-end !important; padding-right: 8px !important; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stacked-segment:last-child { border-right: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-segment-value { font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: bold !important; } /* Grouped Bar */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-grouped-bar-product { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-grouped-product-title-wrapper { padding-left: 150px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-grouped-product-title { width: 100% !important; text-align: left !important; padding-right: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; text-transform: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-cluster { width: 100% !important; flex-grow: 1 !important; display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-cluster .fv-bar-row { margin-bottom: 3px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-bar-cluster .fv-bar-container { height: 20px !important; } /* Line Chart Grid */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .riv-grid line { stroke: #D1D5DB !important; stroke-dasharray: 3 3 !important; } /* X-Axis */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-x-axis-wrapper { display: flex !important; width: 100% !important; margin-top: 0.5rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-x-axis-label-space { width: 150px !important; padding-right: 10px !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-x-axis-chart-space { flex-grow: 1 !important; padding-right: 8px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-x-axis-wrapper.fv-grouped-x-axis { margin-left: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-x-axis-line { border-top: 1px solid #D1D5DB !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-x-axis-ticks { display: flex !important; justify-content: space-between !important; padding-top: 4px !important; font-size: 13px !important; color: #374151 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-x-axis-ticks span { position: relative !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-x-axis-ticks span::before { content: '' !important; position: absolute !important; top: -6px !important; left: 50% !important; transform: translateX(-50%) !important; width: 2px !important; height: 4px !important; background-color: #D1D5DB !important; border-radius: 1px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-x-axis-unit { text-align: center !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; margin-top: 8px !important; display: block !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-x-axis-title { text-align: center !important; font-size: 15px !important; color: #374151 !important; margin-top: 8px !important; margin-bottom: 16px !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; padding: 0 1rem !important; display: block !important; font-weight: bold !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-y-axis-title { font-size: 15px !important; color: #374151 !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; text-align: left !important; padding-left: 5.83% !important; /* Aligns with Y-axis line inside SVG (35/600) */ margin-bottom: 4px !important; display: block !important; font-weight: bold !important; } /* Shop The Look */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-container { position: relative !important; width: auto !important; display: block !important; background-color: transparent !important; transition: min-height 0.3s ease !important; overflow: hidden !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-wrapper { position: relative !important; width: auto !important; display: block !important; margin: 0 auto !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.fv-full-bleed .fv-stl-container { width: 100% !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.fv-full-bleed .fv-stl-wrapper { width: 100% !important; max-width: none !important; margin: 0 auto !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-image { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-hotspot-container { position: absolute !important; z-index: 10 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-hotspot-btn { position: absolute !important; margin-left: -0.75rem !important; margin-top: -0.75rem !important; width: 1.5rem !important; height: 1.5rem !important; border-radius: 9999px !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important; transition-property: all !important; transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important; transition-duration: 300ms !important; cursor: pointer !important; border: none !important; padding: 0 !important; background-color: #ffffff !important; color: #1e293b !important; font-size: 0.75rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; font-family: sans-serif !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-hotspot-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-hotspot-btn:focus { outline: 2px solid transparent !important; outline-offset: 2px !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #ffffff, 0 0 0 4px #000000 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-hotspot-btn[aria-expanded="true"] { background-color: #3b82f6 !important; color: #ffffff !important; transform: scale(1.1) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #ffffff !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-hotspot-pulse { position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important; border-radius: 9999px !important; background-color: #2E6E93 !important; opacity: 0.4 !important; pointer-events: none !important; z-index: -1 !important; animation: fv-stl-ping 1.5s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) 3 forwards !important; } @keyframes fv-stl-ping { 75%, 100% { transform: scale(2); opacity: 0; } } @media (max-width: 640px) { #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-hotspot-pulse { animation-fill-mode: none !important; } } /* Shop the look button */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-shop-all-btn { position: absolute !important; bottom: 1rem !important; right: 1rem !important; height: 2.5rem !important; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important; backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important; color: #111827 !important; padding: 0 1rem 0 3rem !important; border-radius: 0.25rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 0.875rem !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important; border: none !important; cursor: pointer !important; transition: all 0.2s !important; z-index: 10 !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; overflow: hidden !important; white-space: nowrap !important; max-width: calc(100% - 2rem) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-shop-all-btn span { overflow: hidden !important; text-overflow: ellipsis !important; white-space: nowrap !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-shop-all-btn:hover { background-color: #ffffff !important; transform: scale(1.05) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-shop-all-logo { position: absolute !important; left: 0 !important; top: 0 !important; width: 2.5rem !important; height: 2.5rem !important; object-fit: cover !important; background-color: #ffffff !important; border-right: 1px solid #f3f4f6 !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-shop-all-icon { position: absolute !important; left: 0 !important; top: 0 !important; width: 2.5rem !important; height: 2.5rem !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; background-color: #ffffff !important; border-right: 1px solid #f3f4f6 !important; color: #1f2937 !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; } /* All Products Modal */ #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 { position: fixed !important; inset: 0 !important; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) !important; backdrop-filter: blur(0px) !important; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(0px) !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; z-index: 99999 !important; pointer-events: none !important; transition: background-color 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease !important; padding: 1rem !important; overflow: hidden !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 { position: absolute !important; padding: 0 !important; align-items: flex-end !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.is-active { background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important; backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important; pointer-events: auto !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-content { width: 100% !important; max-width: 42rem !important; max-height: 100% !important; display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; position: relative !important; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important; backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important; border-radius: 1rem !important; box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important; overflow: hidden !important; transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease !important; opacity: 0 !important; transform: scale(0.95) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-content { max-width: 100% !important; height: 85% !important; max-height: 85% !important; border-radius: 1.5rem 1.5rem 0 0 !important; transform: translateY(100%) !important; opacity: 1 !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.is-active .fv-stl-all-products-content { opacity: 1 !important; transform: scale(1) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.is-active .fv-stl-all-products-content { transform: translateY(0) !important; } /* V2 Bottom Sheet Style */ #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.v2 { align-items: flex-end !important; padding: 0 !important; } @media (min-width: 640px) { #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.v2:not(.mobile-view *) { justify-content: flex-end !important; } } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.v2 .fv-stl-all-products-content { max-width: 100% !important; height: 85% !important; max-height: 85% !important; border-radius: 1.5rem 1.5rem 0 0 !important; transform: translateY(100%) !important; opacity: 1 !important; } @media (min-width: 640px) { #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.v2:not(.mobile-view *) .fv-stl-all-products-content { max-width: 700px !important; border-radius: 1.5rem 0 0 0 !important; } } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.v2.is-active .fv-stl-all-products-content { transform: translateY(0) !important; opacity: 1 !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-header { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: space-between !important; padding: 1.5rem !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; position: sticky !important; top: 0 !important; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important; backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important; z-index: 10 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-header { padding: 0.75rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-logo { height: 1.5rem !important; width: auto !important; object-fit: contain !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-logo { height: 1.25rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-title { font-size: 1.25rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #111827 !important; margin: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-title { font-size: 1.125rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-close { width: 2rem !important; height: 2rem !important; border-radius: 9999px !important; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; border: none !important; cursor: pointer !important; z-index: 10 !important; color: #6b7280 !important; transition: all 0.2s !important; padding: 0 !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-close:hover { background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important; color: #111827 !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-list { list-style: none !important; padding: 1.5rem !important; margin: 0 !important; overflow-y: auto !important; flex: 1 !important; display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; gap: 0.75rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-list { padding: 0.75rem !important; gap: 0.5rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-item { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0.25rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-link { display: flex !important; align-items: flex-start !important; padding: 0.75rem !important; text-decoration: none !important; color: inherit !important; transition: all 0.2s !important; border-radius: 1rem !important; border: 1px solid transparent !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-link { padding: 0.5rem !important; border-radius: 0.75rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-link:hover { background-color: #ffffff !important; border-color: #e5e7eb !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-item.is-highlighted .fv-stl-all-products-link { background-color: #ffffff !important; border-color: #d1d5db !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 0 0 2px #111827 !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-image-container { position: relative !important; margin-right: 1.25rem !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-image-container { margin-right: 0.75rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-number { position: absolute !important; top: -0.5rem !important; left: -0.5rem !important; width: 1.5rem !important; height: 1.5rem !important; border-radius: 9999px !important; background-color: #0f172a !important; color: #ffffff !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; font-size: 0.75rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 0 0 2px #ffffff !important; z-index: 10 !important; font-family: sans-serif !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-number { top: -0.375rem !important; left: -0.375rem !important; width: 1.25rem !important; height: 1.25rem !important; font-size: 0.625rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-image-wrapper { width: 6rem !important; height: 6rem !important; border-radius: 0.75rem !important; overflow: hidden !important; background-color: #f9fafb !important; border: 1px solid #f3f4f6 !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-image-wrapper { width: 4rem !important; height: 4rem !important; border-radius: 0.5rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-image { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-placeholder { width: 2rem !important; height: 2rem !important; color: #d1d5db !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-placeholder { width: 1.5rem !important; height: 1.5rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-info { flex: 1 !important; min-width: 0 !important; display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; justify-content: center !important; margin-top: 0.25rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-info { margin-top: 0 !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-brand { font-size: 0.625rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #6b7280 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 0.1em !important; margin: 0 0 0.375rem 0 !important; white-space: nowrap !important; overflow: hidden !important; text-overflow: ellipsis !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-brand { font-size: 0.5625rem !important; margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0 !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-name { font-size: 1rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #111827 !important; margin: 0 0 0.375rem 0 !important; display: -webkit-box !important; -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important; -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important; overflow: hidden !important; line-height: 1.25 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-name { font-size: 0.875rem !important; margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0 !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-meta { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; font-size: 0.875rem !important; margin-bottom: 0.375rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-meta { font-size: 0.75rem !important; margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-price { font-weight: 700 !important; color: #111827 !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-sale-price { font-weight: 700 !important; color: #dc2626 !important; margin-right: 0.5rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-sale-price { margin-right: 0.375rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-original-price { color: #9ca3af !important; text-decoration: line-through !important; font-size: 0.75rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-original-price { font-size: 0.625rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-commentary { font-size: 0.875rem !important; color: #4b5563 !important; margin: 0 !important; display: -webkit-box !important; -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important; -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important; overflow: hidden !important; line-height: 1.375 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-commentary { font-size: 0.75rem !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-action { width: 2.5rem !important; height: 2.5rem !important; border-radius: 9999px !important; background-color: #f9fafb !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; color: #9ca3af !important; margin-left: 1rem !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; border: 1px solid #f3f4f6 !important; transition: all 0.2s !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-action { width: 2rem !important; height: 2rem !important; margin-left: 0.75rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-action svg { width: 14px !important; height: 14px !important; } #fv-stl-all-products-modal-fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-stl-all-products-link:hover .fv-stl-all-products-action { background-color: #111827 !important; color: #ffffff !important; border-color: #111827 !important; } /* Image Annotation Styles */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-container { position: relative !important; width: auto !important; display: block !important; background-color: transparent !important; overflow: hidden !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-wrapper { position: relative !important; width: auto !important; display: block !important; margin: 0 auto !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.fv-full-bleed .fv-ia-container { width: 100% !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.fv-full-bleed .fv-ia-wrapper { width: 100% !important; max-width: none !important; margin: 0 auto !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-image { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-node-container { position: absolute !important; z-index: 10 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-node-button { position: absolute !important; margin-left: -0.75rem !important; margin-top: -0.75rem !important; width: 1.5rem !important; height: 1.5rem !important; border-radius: 9999px !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important; transition: all 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important; cursor: pointer !important; border: none !important; padding: 0 !important; background-color: #ffffff !important; color: #1e293b !important; font-size: 0.75rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; font-family: sans-serif !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-node-button:hover { transform: scale(1.1) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-node-button.is-active { background-color: #2E6E93 !important; color: #ffffff !important; transform: scale(1.1) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #ffffff !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-pulse-ring { position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important; border-radius: 9999px !important; background-color: #2E6E93 !important; opacity: 0.4 !important; pointer-events: none !important; z-index: -1 !important; animation: fv-ia-ping 1.5s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) 3 forwards !important; } @keyframes fv-ia-ping { 75%, 100% { transform: scale(2); opacity: 0; } } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-static-tooltip { display: none !important; position: absolute !important; top: -10px !important; left: 50% !important; transform: translate(-50%, -100%) !important; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important; padding: 10px !important; border-radius: 6px !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15) !important; width: max-content !important; max-width: 200px !important; font-size: 13px !important; color: #1f2937 !important; z-index: 20 !important; pointer-events: none !important; white-space: pre-wrap !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-node-button:hover + .fv-ia-static-tooltip { display: block !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-logo-explore-bar { position: relative !important; width: 100% !important; display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; align-items: center !important; min-height: 30px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-logo-explore-bar .fv-logo { margin: 0 auto !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-explore-wrapper { position: absolute !important; right: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-logo-explore-bar { flex-direction: column !important; min-height: auto !important; gap: 0.75rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-ia-explore-wrapper { position: static !important; align-self: flex-end !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-explore-btn { background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important; color: #1e293b !important; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb !important; border-radius: 9999px !important; padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem !important; font-size: 0.875rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; font-family: sans-serif !important; display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 0.5rem !important; cursor: pointer !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important; transition: all 0.2s !important; pointer-events: auto !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-explore-btn:hover { background-color: #ffffff !important; transform: translateY(-2px) !important; box-shadow: 0 6px 8px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important; color: #2E6E93 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-explore-btn svg { transition: transform 0.2s !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-explore-btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(2px) !important; } /* IA Modal Styles */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-active-modal-container { display: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-modals { display: block !important; position: static !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-modal-item { display: none !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-modal-item.is-active { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; position: absolute !important; top: 1rem !important; right: 1rem !important; z-index: 20 !important; width: 18rem !important; max-width: calc(100% - 2rem) !important; background-color: #ffffff !important; padding: 1rem !important; border-radius: 0.75rem !important; box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb !important; border-top: 4px solid #2E6E93 !important; animation: fv-ia-fade-in 0.2s ease-out !important; gap: 0.75rem !important; max-height: 80% !important; overflow-y: auto !important; pointer-events: auto !important; } @keyframes fv-ia-fade-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95); } to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-modal-header { display: flex !important; justify-content: space-between !important; align-items: flex-start !important; margin: 0 !important; gap: 0.5rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-node-title { font-size: 1rem !important; line-height: 1.25 !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #111827 !important; margin: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-close-button { background: #f9fafb !important; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb !important; border-radius: 50% !important; width: 2rem !important; height: 2rem !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; color: #9ca3af !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 0 !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; transition: all 0.2s !important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-close-button:hover { background: #e5e7eb !important; color: #111827 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-node-description { font-size: 0.875rem !important; color: #374151 !important; margin: 0 !important; line-height: 1.625 !important; white-space: pre-wrap !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-ia-node-description { font-size: 0.875rem !important; } /* Error Handling */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-ia-empty { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; height: 200px !important; background-color: #f1f5f9 !important; color: #64748b !important; border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1 !important; border-radius: 0.5rem !important; } /* Countdown Styles */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-container { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; padding: 1rem !important; position: relative !important; width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-header { text-align: center !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important; z-index: 10 !important; width: 100% !important; display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-title { font-size: 1.25rem !important; font-weight: 900 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 0.05em !important; margin: 0 !important; font-style: italic !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-subhead { font-size: 1.125rem !important; font-weight: 900 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 0.05em !important; margin: 0.25rem 0 0 0 !important; font-style: italic !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-timer-wrap { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 64rem !important; z-index: 10 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-labels { display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important; padding: 0 0.5rem !important; font-size: 0.75rem !important; font-weight: bold !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 0.05em !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-labels > div { flex: 1 !important; text-align: center !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-box { position: relative !important; width: 100% !important; border-top: 6px solid #333 !important; border-bottom: 8px solid #333 !important; padding: 1rem 0 !important; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #1f2937, #000000) !important; box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-digits { display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; font-size: 1.75rem !important; font-weight: 900 !important; letter-spacing: 0em !important; font-family: monospace !important; color: #fff !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-digits > div.digit-box { flex: 1 !important; text-align: center !important; white-space: nowrap !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-digits > div.colon { flex: 0 0 auto !important; opacity: 0.5 !important; position: relative !important; top: -2px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-spike-l { position: absolute !important; left: -15px !important; top: 50% !important; transform: translateY(-50%) !important; width: 0 !important; height: 0 !important; border-top: 15px solid transparent !important; border-bottom: 15px solid transparent !important; border-right: 15px solid #374151 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-spike-r { position: absolute !important; right: -15px !important; top: 50% !important; transform: translateY(-50%) !important; width: 0 !important; height: 0 !important; border-top: 15px solid transparent !important; border-bottom: 15px solid transparent !important; border-left: 15px solid #374151 !important; } @media (min-width: 600px) { #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-container { padding: 2rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-title { font-size: 1.75rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-subhead { font-size: 1.25rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-digits { font-size: 2.25rem !important; letter-spacing: 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-labels { font-size: 0.875rem !important; padding: 0 1rem !important; margin-bottom: 1rem !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-box { padding: 1.5rem 0 !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-digits > div.colon { top: -4px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-spike-l { left: -20px !important; border-top-width: 20px !important; border-bottom-width: 20px !important; border-right-width: 20px !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-spike-r { right: -20px !important; border-top-width: 20px !important; border-bottom-width: 20px !important; border-left-width: 20px !important; } } @media (min-width: 768px) { #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-digits { font-size: 3.5rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.05em !important; } #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4 .fv-countdown-digits > div.colon { top: -5px !important; } } /* Mobile / Forced Mobile View / Labels on Top */ #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-pie-container, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-pie-container { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 1rem !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-grouped-product-title-wrapper, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-grouped-product-title-wrapper { padding-left: 0 !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-bar-row, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-stacked-product, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-grouped-bar-product, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-bar-row, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-stacked-product, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-grouped-bar-product { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: flex-start !important; margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-bar-label:not(.fv-grouped-product-title), #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-bar-label:not(.fv-grouped-product-title) { width: 100% !important; text-align: left !important; padding-right: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important; font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-bar-label, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-grouped-product-title, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-bar-label, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-grouped-product-title { width: 100% !important; text-align: left !important; padding-right: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important; font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-bar-container, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-bar-cluster, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-bar-container, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-bar-cluster { width: 100% !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-x-axis-wrapper, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-x-axis-wrapper { margin-left: 0 !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-x-axis-label-space, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-x-axis-label-space { display: none !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-x-axis-chart-space, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-x-axis-chart-space { padding-right: 0 !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-benchmark-title, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-benchmark-title { font-size: 16px !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-dropdown-title, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-dropdown-title { font-size: 16px !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-carousel-nav-btn, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-carousel-nav-btn { padding: 8px 12px !important; font-size: 14px !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-chart-title, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-chart-title { padding: 0 8px !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-chart-subhead, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-chart-subhead { padding: 0 8px !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-versus-header, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-versus-header { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; padding: 0 !important; gap: 0.5rem !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-versus-select-wrapper, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-versus-select-wrapper { flex: 1 !important; min-width: 0 !important; width: 100% !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-left, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-left { text-align: center !important; padding-right: 0 !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-right, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-right { text-align: center !important; padding-left: 0 !important; }#fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.mobile-view .fv-versus-select.fv-select-left, #fv-chart-1780067391081-6swb3ztn4.labels-on-top .fv-versus-select.fv-select-left { text-align: center !important; 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Excellent sound and ANC; lacklustre stamina

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Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

AirPods Max 2 are finally full of 2026 tech; you love to see it — just not hearing tests

4.5/5

Sound quality

Excellent ANC and head-tracked Spatial Audio with bags of space in the mix

5/5

Design

There's very little to see here until you get to the H2 chip and new amp — but if it ain't broke… 

4.5/5

Value

There is value here, you just can't really see it (because they look just like a set from 2020)

4/5

Buy them if…

You want to be held in a bubble of silence
If you want that and (ideally) you own an iPhone, these are the cans for you. Very little penetrates the silence here.

You travel a lot (and you don't speak the language)
Live Translation is well integrated here and for the first time I found it very useful, rather than a fun gimmick to use with my Spanish-speaking other half.

You value head-tracked Spatial Audio
This is especially true if you watch movies on the fly, but even if you just like Apple Music's Spatial Audio offering with head tracking, this is the flagship Gold Standard of the format.

Don’t buy them if…

You need proper stamina for long-haul flights
AirPods Max 2's battery life is not great — and by 'not great' I mean that any recent rival of note can beat the quoted battery life by at least four hours (and often by a lot more).

You own an Android phone
It probably goes without saying, but for this money (and for the number of features that melt away if you never bought into Apple's ecosystem), you'll be better served with a Sony, Technics, Bose, Cambridge or Bowers & Wilkins product.

You want LDAC or aptX Adaptive
No dice here, friend. That will come as no surprise to dyed-in-the-wool Apple fans, but if you want hifalutin wireless codecs for higher-resolution audio over Bluetooth, you'll need to look to Bowers & Wilkins or even Sennheiser — which, at the time of writing, has just announced its new Momentum 5 Wireless.

Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Also consider

Apple AirPods Max 2

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Sony WH-1000XM6

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Drivers

'Apple-designed dynamic driver'

Not stated officially

30mm dynamic

40mm dynamic full-range carbon cone

Active noise cancellation

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Battery life

Up to 20 hours (ANC on); 5 mins of charging = 1.5 hours of listening

30 hours (ANC on)

30 hours (ANC on)

30 hours (ANC on)

Weight

386.2g

250g

254g

310g

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.3 (H2 chip); USB-C audio

Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Adaptive, USB-C audio

Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm, LDAC

Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless

Sony WH-1000XM6
If you’re after something a little bit cheaper that performs really well in every department without ever quite dominating it, the Sony WH-1000XM6 are excellent all-rounders with better battery life and LDAC support (ie. good for Sony handsets or Samsung Galaxy S-Series phones).
Read our full Sony WH-1000XM6 review

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Like the Sony cans above, you get an extra 10 hours of battery life over the Apple option, with ANC deployed. And what a great noise-cancelling performance it is! You also get Bose's Immersive Audio profiles, which we really enjoyed.
Read more in our Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) review

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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Want a truly premium-feeling set of over-ears? These are gorgeous, and the detailed, neutral sound is sensational — although you do pay for that. That being said, the onboard spatial audio solution is easily beaten by AirPods Max 2… 
See if they're a better fit for you in our Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 review

How I tested the Apple AirPods Max 2

• Tested for two months
• Tested on a trip to Girona, a hospital stay, coastal walks, and at my desk
• Used an Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and MacBook Pro with Apple Music, plus downloaded Flac files on my FiiO hi-res music player

I used AirPods Max 2 for two months while compiling this review. Why so long? Because I had to have shoulder surgery after accepting them for review, so my testing involved listening to podcasts and music post-op from my hospital bed, with ANC on to distract me from my immediate surroundings, then plenty of streamed movies during my recovery (and to distract me from painful rehab exercises).

I listened at home, on a quick pre-op trip to Girona (which is where AirPods Max 2's Live Translation really came into its own) and on blustery Dorset coastal walks, and let me tell you, they kept me sane while navigating my early recovery away from my desk.

I've been testing audio products full-time since 2019, first as a staff writer at TechRadar's sister publication What Hi-Fi? (locked in our hi-fi testing facility for two years, I was), then as senior writer at TechRadar and, since early 2024, audio editor.

My background as a professional dancer means I'm always interested in moving to good-quality music even with a non-functioning shoulder. I never stop listening for precision, clarity, faithful timing, insight and good old-fashioned fun in recorded audio. And when said shoulder's fully better, I'm going to be back to throwing shapes while testing too. You just wait…

• First reviewed May 2026

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Razer Viper V4 Pro: Two-minute review

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Razer is a good brand for PC gaming hardware, but I have noticed a tendency over the years to make its generational hardware upgrades... iterative might be the kind way to put it, but if I were feeling uncharitable, I might call them rudimentary – improving something, but sometimes not to a sufficient degree that an entirely new product release feels worthwhile.

I feared this might be the case with the Razer Viper V4 Pro. That wouldn't have been a disaster by any means; we gave the previous Viper V3 Pro a four-star score when we reviewed it back in 2024, which is perfectly respectable. But when I saw the V4 Pro for the first time, my first thought was that it didn't look any different from the V3 Pro whatsoever, and my heart sank.

Once I got my hands on the new model, though, I was pleased to be proven wrong. Despite looking virtually identical to the previous model, the Viper V4 Pro has undergone extensive improvements where it counts – on the inside.

For starters, Razer has managed to shave off another five grams from the already-low package weight, bringing this mouse down to a staggeringly lightweight 49g. The battery life has been almost doubled, and the buttons (and scroll wheel) have been updated with new optical switches, which provide better durability without compromising on tactile feedback.

The sensor has been upgraded, too, with the Viper V4 Pro packing Razer's third-generation Focus Pro 50K optical sensor. 50,000 DPI is far more than 99% of people will ever need, but it helps cement this as a peripheral for serious, hardcore competitive gamers. The 8K polling rate (returning from the V3 Pro) also aligns with this; the average gamer won't need it, but for pros, it's a must-have.

Really, it's genuinely difficult for me to find anything I don't like about this mouse. It's comfortable in the hand and feels supremely responsive even in high-stakes virtual shootouts. The lack of a left-handed version is a shame (although I imagine many of my fellow southpaws have adapted to life in a right-handed world and use their mouse on the right out of habit), and it's admittedly pretty expensive, but these feel like minor issues – bugs on the windshield of an extremely nice car. From my time with it, I'm very confident in saying that the Razer Viper V4 Pro deserves a place among the best gaming mice on the market.

Razer Viper V4 Pro: Price & availability

• How much does it cost? $159.99 / £159.99 / AU$279.95
• When is it available? Available now
• Where can you get it? Available globally

Anyone familiar with Razer's hardware will be aware of the 'gamer tax' on the brand's products, but even taking Razer's often-steep pricing, this is one very expensive mouse.

At $159.99 / £159.99 / AU$279.95, it's very slightly cheaper than the Razer Deathadder V4 Pro, which we featured in our list of the best mice, and is fundamentally very similar to the Viper V4 Pro beyond its right-handed grip shape.

Don't get me wrong: this is an extremely high-quality mouse, but there's no getting around the fact that it'll simply be out of reach for many PC gamers at this price point. It's arguably also quite feature-light for such an expensive mouse; some potential buyers might feel shortchanged here, especially if they're looking for a mouse with more customization options.

Razer Viper V4 Pro: Design

• Incredibly lightweight design
• Sturdy, tactile optical switches
• No version for left-handed users

FutureFutureFutureFuture

Compared to the Logitech G502 Lightspeed I use daily for work and gaming, the Razer Viper V4 Pro feels like I'm holding nothing at all (nothing at all...)

Seriously, I almost can't believe the Viper V4 Pro even weighs the 49g listed on the spec sheet; this thing is phenomenally lightweight, to the point where I actually busted out the kitchen scales to make sure I wasn't going crazy. Sure enough, it weighed exactly the listed 49g.

It's also just a generally very comfortable mouse to use. The exterior casing is almost entirely symmetrical and lacks a thumbrest, which would generally mean that it's best suited for claw and fingertip mouse grippers, but as someone who tends to shift between claw and palm grip styles, I can attest that the latter feels comfortable with the Viper V4 Pro as well. As I noted further up in this review, despite the mostly symmetrical design, the Viper only comes in one right-handed model, so lefties are out of luck.

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The buttons and scroll wheel have a pleasing amount of tactile feedback, updated to shiny new optical switches underneath the matte plastic buttons. They feel robust, with the main two mouse buttons rated for 100 million clicks, though I would note that they have a fairly loud 'click' to them – something to bear in mind if you prefer a quieter mouse.

The underside of the mouse features only the sensor, a DPI/power button, and two wide PTFE feet that offer a good amount of smoothness on a variety of surfaces (more on that down in the performance section). I'm personally not a huge fan of DPI buttons being inaccessible during use, but it's unlikely to bother the majority of users.

Overall, it's a pleasingly straightforward design; considering that the Razer name is sometimes considered synonymous with bright RGB lighting, I like how stripped-back and purpose-built the Viper V4 Pro feels.

In fact, the only LEDs to be found here are a single white power indicator above the scroll wheel, and three RGB LEDs on the wireless dongle – which rather helpfully display the mouse's connection status, battery life, and polling rate mode via color-coding.

This dongle was recently redesigned from a rather blocky shape to a far more aesthetically pleasing mini dome with the Razer logo emblazoned on the top, and it connects to your PC via an included USB-C to USB-A cable. This cable can also be used to charge the mouse itself or connect it for fully wired play, but there's no Bluetooth support here, so laptop gamers with limited ports should bear that in mind.

Razer Viper V4 Pro: Performance

• Snappy, satisfying performance in shooters
• Razer Synapse is better than ever
• 8K polling rate is probably unnecessary for most PC gamers

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Simply put, this is one hell of a gaming mouse for first-person shooters. I used the Viper V4 Pro to play Valorant, Marathon, Overwatch, and Counter-Strike 2 – and while I'm not sure if it actually made me better at clicking heads, I certainly felt like it was a better fit for fast-paced, twitchy shooting than my usual Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless.

Razer was kind enough to send me some mouse mats to test the Viper V4 Pro on, and I found that it offered a good amount of glide on practically any surface. From the moderate friction of the Razer Gigantus V2 Pro (featured in the photography for this review) to the silky-smooth tempered glass Atlas Pro mat, the Viper felt swift and easy to use regardless of surface. In fact (sorry Razer), I'd even say that you barely need a fancy mouse mat for this mouse; it worked perfectly even just on the bare wooden surface of my desk.

The Razer Synapse app has come a long way – no longer the annoying bloatware I used to heckle in every Razer product review, but now a sleeker and more effective (and, importantly, less intrusive) piece of tweaking software. Even better, it's now available as a web app, letting you tweak settings in your browser without needing to download the main app itself.

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There isn't a vast amount of customization options here, which is unsurprising given the minimalist nature of the Viper V4 Pro, but the options you do get come with a great amount of granularity. Most importantly, the mouse sensitivity can be adjusted right down to 1-DPI increments to get you the exact right amount, and you can also adjust the sensor's tracking angle to ensure that the mouse input from fast horizontal movements stays level, which I actually did find helped with landing repeated shots on strafing targets. As you'd expect from a premium gaming mouse, you can also set up macros, but you'll need to download the full-fat version of Synapse for that.

One feature that didn't actually help at all was the 8,000Hz polling rate mode. This feature is becoming increasingly common as a selling point for both mice and keyboards, but I remain dubious; in my recent review of the Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K gaming keyboard, I called it a gimmick – and I stand by that assessment.

See, an 8K polling rate helps minimize input latency from your peripherals (the standard is usually 1K, which the Viper V4 Pro is set to by default unless you turn on the 8K mode in Razer Synapse), which is undeniably a good thing, but 1K polling is frankly already good enough for the vast majority of users in the vast majority of use cases. The average gamer likely won't even notice the difference – I feel like there was a very slight, almost imperceptible increase in reactivity, but not enough to actually make me hit my shots more consistently.

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Still, I won't knock the Viper V4 Pro down a point for this, because it's something every gaming mouse manufacturer is also doing, and because this is a mouse marketed towards esports gamers. I'm sure the Valorant and League of Legends masters Razer quotes on its website actually can tell the difference in a high-stakes tournament match, I'm just too much of a filthy casual to really reap the benefits. It also doesn't make me any better at Slay the Spire 2. Seriously, the Waterfall Giant can sod off.

One nifty feature that I did appreciate was an adaptive polling mode, which can be toggled on with Synapse (though it's not yet available in the web app version). This switches on the 8K polling rate for gaming, but automatically returns to 1K mode for other activities on your PC, which helps preserve the battery life of the mouse. And on that topic: the battery life is great. Razer advertises up to 180 hours, almost double the 95-hour battery of the last-gen Viper V3 Pro, and I can confirm that I didn't need to charge the mouse even once during the week I spent testing it.

Should you buy the Razer Viper V4 Pro?Razer Viper V4 Pro: Scorecard

Value

Unsurprisingly for a Razer product, the Viper V4 Pro isn't cheap – but the great build quality and performance are worth it.

4/5

Design

The Razer Viper V4 Pro keeps the same clean, minimalist external design as the previous model, but with a lot of worthwhile internal improvements.

4.5/5

Performance

Sure, the 8K polling rate is probably overkill for the average gamer, but there's no denying that this mouse feels fantastic for fast-paced online games.

5/5

Average rating

This might actually be one of the best gaming mice Razer has ever made: no fancy features, just pure precision and performance.

4.5/5

Buy the Razer Viper V4 Pro if…

Battery life is important to you

The battery life on the Viper V4 Pro is best-in-class, and the LED battery indicator on the wireless dongle is a smart little inclusion.View Deal

You prefer a lightweight mouse

At just 49g, this is one of the lightest gaming mice on the market. Well, one of the lightest ones I'd actually recommend buying, anyway.View Deal

You want a mouse for competitive shooters

In one sentence: this mouse was made for clicking on heads.View Deal

Don’t buy it if…

You want lots of features

The Viper V4 Pro is geared towards minimalist efficiency, making it a poor choice for MMO gamers who want lots of buttons to map.View Deal

You’re on a tight budget

Yes, there are pricier mice out there, but this is still a very expensive peripheral aimed at hardcore PC gamers.View Deal

You’re left-handed

There’s only one orientation available here, and it's for right-handed users. Sorry to my fellow lefties.View Deal

Razer Viper V4 Pro: Also consider

Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini

Another super-compact, super-lightweight gaming mouse with a minimalist design that focuses on raw performance over features, the Harpe Ace Mini from Asus weighs exactly the same as the Viper V4 Pro (49g) but is slightly smaller and squeezes in a tiny bit of RGB lighting on the scroll wheel. Read our full Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini review.View Deal

Razer Deathadder V4 Pro

Basically the same mouse, but a bit heavier and with a less symmetrical body that favors palm grippers more. Like the Viper V4 Pro, the latest Razer Deathadder packs an updated sensor and new optical switches, making it another great choice for esports gamers. Read our full Razer Deathadder V4 Pro reviewView Deal

How I tested the Razer Viper V4 Pro

As is standard for my mouse reviews, I swapped out my ever-reliable Logitech G502 Lightspeed for the Razer Viper V4 Pro for one week, using it for both my day-to-day tasks and gaming during my off hours.

I downloaded the Razer Synapse app and spent a while tweaking the mouse settings to my liking, then dived straight into my current addiction (Marathon, which truly does not deserve the hate it's been getting online). I also played a selection of other games, mostly online shooters like Valorant and Apex Legends, plus a spot of solo RPG gaming in the rather excellent Esoteric Ebb.

First reviewed May 2026

LincPlus LincStation E1: 30-second review

In this review, I’ve taken a look at a Pre-Launch model of the LincStation E1, and the hardware impresses right away, especially given the price. Inside is a 2+2 storage layout, dual-band Wi-Fi, and 4K HDMI output, and the feature set and newly developed LincOS are aimed at the entry-level.

The LincStation E1 hardware features a compact chassis, which, despite being entry-level, is exceptionally well finished and designed. The drive installation is quick, with a combination of two SATA bays and two M.2 NVMe slots accessed through a plate on the bottom of the drive.

In the early stages of the review, it was obvious that LincOS was in the early stages of development with limited features; however, with the latest update, the true potential of the NAS started to develop with an uplift in local performance and the ability to start setting up the personal cloud storage, although it still failed at the login.

The initial setup can be done completely using the mobile app, or on the PC, you can use the desktop client. On a Mac, however, the web interface is currently limited. Again, a firmware update during the review period resolved the most significant remote access issues, which is reassuring, but if accessing through the mobile or desktop App locally and then switching to remote, the software is still glitchy.

For a Windows-first-time NAS user who wants private local cloud storage, file backup, and remote access, it might not be the absolute best NAS device I've tested, but I found the E1 is a great choice given its price, especially once the software issues have been resolved. For Mac users who need frequent remote access, I would wait until the LincOS issues have been resolved.

LincPlus LincStation E1: Price and availability

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• How much does it cost? TBA
• When is it out? Pre-Order
• Where can you get it? Directly from Kickstarter

At present, the LincStation E1 is part of a Kickstarter campaign. If you're interested in taking a closer look and getting involved, head over to the Kickstarter page.

However, I am seeing it on Amazon.com for $219, with a very long shipping time.

Although you can't buy it, you can check out all the details at the official LincPlus site here.

• Value: 4/5

LincPlus LincStation E1: Specs

CPU: Rockchip RK3568, quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 2.0GHz
RAM: 4GB DDR4
Internal flash: 64GB eMMC ROM
SATA bays: 2 × 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA
NVMe slots: 2 × M.2 NVMe
Network: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (GbE); dual-band Wi-Fi
Video output: 1 × HDMI
USB: Included
Fan: Single fan; Silent / Auto / Full Speed modes
OS: LincOS
Dimensions: 218.5 × 88 × 140mm
Weight: 907g

LincPlus LincStation E1: Design

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The first impression of the LincStation E1 is instantly better than many other entry-level NAS systems; it feels solid and well-built, even before the drives are installed.

When it comes to size, the compact chassis measures in at 218.5 × 88 × 140mm and weighs just 907g empty; this weight will obviously increase depending on the drive you install. This size and weight make it nice and compact, so it will easily sit on a shelf or behind a monitor without taking up too much space. During this test, it sat on the office sideboard next to the printers.

Getting started, the first step is installing the drives, which is easy enough; LincStation has provided clear instructions. The two SATA bays use tool-free trays, so essentially you just slide the drive in, then click the tray back into place, with the process taking less than a minute per drive.

The two M.2 NVMe slots are accessed via a small hatch on the base, which requires a screwdriver but is still quick to use. Slot the M.2 drive in, screw down the retaining bolt, close the hatch, and the storage configuration is done. Boot it up and run the initial setup from there; thankfully, it's all guided.

On the front of the box is a small array of status LEDs; while these are minimal, they’re enough to indicate the drives' health and when they’re being accessed. These LEDs flicker to indicate drive and network activity, and the power button shifts from orange to white when the system is running.

This is an entry-level machine, so there’s no detailed status feedback beyond that, no per-drive health indicators or detailed network throughput LEDs; essentially, anything beyond basic activity, you need to access the software interface.

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Inside, a single cooling fan keeps everything cool in three selectable modes. These modes are selected through the software and offer Silent, Auto, and Full Speed. By default, the E1 is set to Silent, and throughout most of the test, the Auto mode was used without issue.

In Silent mode, the unit sits quietly, with occasional noise from the discs as they spin up. The only time you hear the NAS is when it’s under load, and the fan kicks in. Again, it is quiet and not really distracting, unlike other drives of this type.

Networking and connectivity are a little disappointing, with a single Gigabit Ethernet port. While this specification is standard for this level of NAS, I would have expected a more up-to-date 2.5GbE, especially given the inclusion of the two M.2 NVMe drives, which can be installed and will far exceed 1Gbps.

The built-in dual-band Wi-Fi is the more interesting addition and must be enabled in the settings before use, as I found it was switched off by default. This allows the E1 to be positioned anywhere in a home or studio without needing a cable run to the router, which will be a real benefit for many new to NAS.

• Design: 4 / 5

LincPlus LincStation E1: Features

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The LincStation E1 is a NAS designed for those looking to take their first steps with Network Attached Storage, and, from that angle, the potential of this small box and all its features make it a very interesting option.

It’s worth highlighting now that the feature set is entry-level, with the box and OS designed to do all the heavy lifting, so all you, as the user, have to do after the initial setup is use it to back up, store, and access your files. There’s a little more to it, with the usual range of Apps that can run directly, so it can be used as a media server. What really differentiates this from others, aside from the 2+2 storage option, is that it can be set up to provide remote access.

This means that once you’ve configured and set things up, you can use it as your very own cloud storage, and you can grant others access, or at least that’s the idea.

This whole NAS utilises LincOS, LincPlus's proprietary operating system, and I couldn’t help but notice how early this seems in the development cycle, with some features inaccessible and others simply not working, though firmware updates progressively offered more access and stability.

Initial setup on macOS was not possible via a desktop client; however, using the iOS setup for the LincStation was possible with my device, which handled the first connection and basic configuration. Once the drive is on the network, browser-based access is available, but the web interface in its current state is limited in the features; again, updates unlocked more as the review progressed.

The full LincOS experience, including reliable remote access, cloud-sharing configuration, and the complete administrative feature set, seemed to require a Windows machine, so I opted for the New Asus PX13 2026.

On this Windows 11 machine, accessing the NAS through the client app, once the drive was configured and set up as a RAID 0 pool, the system was easy to use, and file management and sharing features worked flawlessly across the local network. The interface e has more than a few quirks, with the Apps acting more like filters, but still, it shows potential. On macOS, the experience is more restricted, and on iOS, the remote access features in particular proved temperamental throughout the test.

Remote access via LincAccess is positioned as not requiring manual port forwarding, and in principle, this works. In practice, the test unit did not have reliable remote access until a firmware update was applied mid-review. After that update, remote access worked on Windows and, to a lesser degree, on Android. While iOS worked, the connection wasn’t reliable for remote browsing. The main issue was Password rejection: the correct credentials were rejected for no apparent reason.

Remote access is probably the key feature, but at present, unless you’re Windows-based, the reliability just isn’t there through the software.

Looking at the local options and the Smart Album, which automatically sorts uploaded files by type, photos, videos, documents, music and gives those files to you in browsable categories on the left sidebar of the interface. This actually works well and is one of the more finished-feeling features of LincOS.

As I’ve seen on other NAS systems, there will be AI-powered photo tagging with face and scene recognition, but again, these are listed as a planned feature, but, at present, aren’t featured. What does work, however, is that uploaded images are recognised as image files and sorted accordingly. This is about as basic as you get, but at present, there’s no deeper AI categorisation.

The 4K HDMI output is a nice addition, and to be honest, it is common on NAS devices at this level, which don’t generally include it. Connecting the E1 directly to a 4K monitor via HDMI enables playback of video files stored on the NAS without needing a streaming device or a PC.

If you’re thinking of running a video or music stream in the office, this is a perfect NAS for a media and file server. What I liked about the connection design is that it works alongside Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling the E1 to be positioned behind a monitor and connected to both the display and the network without a cable running to a network hub.

The local account system works well, and you can set up different users if you work in a small office. This means their data is on the drive, but can only be accessed by them.

Essentially, all data stays on the device and the local network, but if you need to share files locally, it’s easy enough to invite others. What marks this NAS out is that you can also set up remote access, a feature you only usually see on more expensive systems. The trade-off is that setting up remote access requires more manual involvement than plug-and-play cloud NAS alternatives, and in the current state of LincOS, that process is hit-or-miss.

• Features: 3 / 5 (*As reviewed - may change once features are available)

LincPlus LincStation E1: Performance

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Getting started with the LincStation E1 is, as I said earlier in the review, straightforward, and anyone new to NAS shouldn’t find anything from the hardware and storage installation to the setup with the App exceptionally easy.

The only real issue comes later with connecting to the local cloud from a remote location, but as I discovered through the review, LincOS is evolving, and while many features have been unlocked, the OS feels far from a final release.

However, while the OS feels like an early beta, with many features as yet unreleased, it does show potential, and when used as a basic NAS on a local network for storing and retrieving files, backing up documents and image libraries, and making shared folders accessible across connected machines and mobile devices, the performance was pretty decent.

If this is your first NAS, the ease of use will definitely appeal, and in any home office or small studio, the E1 essentially does what it is designed to do: it stores your files, keeps them accessible, and requires little to no additional input.

If you’re already using a NAS, the hardware design and potential features will also make this appealing, especially the headline personal cloud option. That may warrant an additional mention in an update to this review, as this still doesn’t appear to be working even with the latest update.

Another point for anyone who already owns a NAS is that it only features a 1 Gby network connection, so while you can add ultrafast storage, with that connection type, the access speeds will be limited.

In real-world testing with this stick, I saw about 80-115 MB/s for reads over a wired network, and image and video file transfers were noticeably slower than on my 2.5 GB-equipped NAS.

Again, the fact that there are two M.2 NVMe slots is great and shows an embrace of the latest storage technology; however, any benefit beyond size is offset by the connection speed.

During the test, I used two Lexar PCIe 3.0 M.2 drives, configured as fast storage tiers alongside the SATA drives. Again, while the internal speed is there, the network limits its use.

Another feature I particularly liked was the Wireless connection, which is switched off by default. Switching it on is done through the App, and once activated, you can disconnect the NAS from the wired network, freeing you to place it anywhere you want rather than needing to find a spot near the router or hub.

Wifi performance is lower than wired and with slower transfer rates; however, if you’re working on a small scale, just having that can be easily achieved by all machines in the house or building, is incredibly useful.

While network-attached storage potential is the main focus, another feature that will appeal is 4K video playback via the HDMI output. This works for most standard video file formats through the onboard My Videos App. Unlike other NAS systems, there’s no way to install media servers such as PLEX through the interface.

Inside the NAS is an RK3568 ARM processor, which is essentially entry-level and ideal for file storage and handling small network tasks.

In the test, the processor's power was insufficient for video decoding or other demanding processes, such as running a web server.

However, there are some good built-in feature apps, such as Smart Album photo, that help you filter through your images. Again, this takes time to run through the indexing process, so it's fine for small businesses, but at a scale, you may get tired of the wait.

With several thousand images, the initial indexing process is slow enough that I would suggest starting it and returning later rather than expecting quick results. The system remains usable during indexing, but responsiveness in the LincOS interface can become a little slow.

LincOS system during normal use is fast enough on Windows and other platforms, and typing in the IP on the LAN will enable you to access the Web UI, which again offers plenty of options, but as yet, many just don’t feel complete and act as filters to stored content rather than an app in the traditional sense.

At present, the hardware for this product is solid and perfectly pitched at the entry level; however, the LincOS, while it shows potential, isn’t ready and most disappointing is the lead feature, the personal cloud, just doesn’t work.

• Performance: 3 / 5

LincPlus LincStation E1: Final verdict

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The LincStation E1, as an entry-level NAS, works well, and if that were all it were, it would be a great investment for any home or small office new to NAS systems. The fact that it has a 2+2 storage layout, SATA and SSD, dual-band Wi-Fi, 4K HDMI output, and a really compact design, paired with decent build quality, initially shows lots of promise for a box at this price.

Even with the somewhat still-in-development OS, the box works well locally, enabling you to store and access files across a local network, and the built-in apps offer a little more so that you can quickly find and view your content.

However, while this box has so much potential, the OS isn’t finished, and the main feature that would make this a five-star product just didn’t work, though a firmware update will inevitably fix it soon. The private cloud storage and file backup on a box at this price is exciting and will make this a very useful product. But at present, while the box is designed to do that, that feature is unreliable and just doesn’t work.

Then you have the UI, which is slightly different across systems, but again, that consistency seems to improve with each update. So hopefully by the time this NAS finally hits the shelves, it will reach the full potential that it promises.

At the moment, given the price, it’s a decent enough local-area NAS, and once remote access works reliably, it will be fantastic.

The wired network connection is a performance limiter, but again, this is designed to be entry-level, easy to use, and affordable.

Should I buy the LincPlus LincStation E1?

Value

Decent and well-balanced hardware at an entry-level price, but the software still needs development.

4/5

Design

Compact, well-designed box with a better finish than the price suggests.

4/5

Features

Decent hardware feature, aside from the slower choice for the ethernet port, and let down by an unfinished OS. This result will change once all is accessable

3/5

Performance

Fine for basic NAS tasks, network speed limits the full potential of the NVMe storage, and remote connection just doesn’t work at present

3/5

Overall

Interesting hardware in need of software development; worth watching closely

3/5

Buy it if...

You’re new to NAS

If the E1 is your first NAS and your primary machine is Windows, LincOS delivers decent performance for file backup, shared storage, and, in the future, basic private cloud access.

You want private cloud storage.

Not available yet, but when it is, this will make it one of the cheapest solutions for privately sharing files, without paying subscriptions.

Don't buy it if...

You primarily use a Mac or iOS.

Mac support is limited in the current LincOS release, remote access from iOS is unavailable, and full feature access requires a Windows machine.

You need polished, stable software.

LincOS is a first-generation platform with glitches. If you want something out of the box and ready to go, this will offer the basics, but you’ll need to wait for that stability.

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HoverAir Aqua: One-minute review

The HoverAir Aqua is a drone unlike anything else on the market right now, and for once that's not marketing hyperbole. Manufacturer Zero Zero Robotics has built the world's first truly waterproof self-flying camera — one that can take off from and land on the surface of the water and follow you through waves and spray that would destroy most consumer drones. If you're a solo watersports enthusiast who's ever wished you could capture good quality aerial footage of yourself without hiring a drone operator, the Aqua is literally the only game in town.

That monopoly on novelty is both the Aqua's greatest strength, but also the lens through which you need to evaluate it. Because while the concept itself is undeniably thrilling, my real-world testing revealed a product that feels very much like a v1.0: innovative and impressive in the right conditions, but rough around the edges in ways that its steep asking price makes harder to forgive.

The Aqua is the first waterproof consumer camera drone, and an impressive feat of design. (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)

Perhaps the most important thing to understand before buying is how the Aqua's tracking works. Unlike DJI drones that use computer vision to lock onto and frame a subject, the Aqua tracks the Lighthouse, a wearable device you strap to your arm. While this is an eminently sensible solution for an environment where reflections, spray and constantly moving surfaces would confound visual tracking, it has real consequences for your footage: in Orbit mode, for instance, I found my head was consistently cropped out of frame, because the drone is circling the Lighthouse, not me.

There are other niggles too. My review sample suffered from persistent Lighthouse connection drops — reconnecting almost immediately each time, but loudly announcing every single event via an intrusive, irritating voice alert. And one of my best video clips was ruined by a water droplet on the supposedly hydrophobic lens, which feels like a major concern for a drone built around water compatibility.

(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)

It's also worth noting that the Aqua's maintenance demands are higher than any non-aquatic drone I've tested: after saltwater sessions, you'll be rinsing, patting dry and checking battery compartments as soon as you get home.

That being said, take it out on a calm sea on a bright morning with your paddleboard, and it does something no other drone can do. For the right user — the solo surfer, kayaker or SUP rider who wants hands-free aerial footage without risking a wrecked drone — the Aqua is really the only viable option on the market.

HoverAir Aqua: Price and release date

• Launched globally on May 28 2026 — except in US
• Priced from $1,299 / £1,129 / AU$1,999
• Fly More Combo available online only

The HoverAir Aqua has had a long road to market, being initially teased in August 2025 ahead of a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. Nearly a year on, it's now available globally — except in the United States, where it's apparently falling foul of the same regulatory issues that have kept DJI's recent launches off the shelves. So while I've been given US pricing, it's not yet available in buy in the States.

Three bundles are available at launch. The Standard Combo ($1,299 / £1,129 / AU$1,999) covers the basics: the Aqua itself with one battery, a USB-C cable, the Lighthouse wearable with armband, a repair kit, and a single waterproof battery bag. The Basic Combo ($1,399 / £1,219 / AU$2,199) adds a second waterproof bag, an extra smart battery, and a charging hub. Step up to the Fly More Combo ($1,499 / £1,299 / AU$2,986, online only) and you get two additional smart batteries, three waterproof battery bags, a maintenance kit, and the charging hub — the most complete package for anyone planning longer sessions on the water.

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Given that the Aqua's 23-minute battery life is on the shorter side for a drone at this price point, those extra batteries in the higher-tier bundles are well worth considering. A single charge isn't going to last a through even a modest paddle session, so building a battery collection from day one makes sense.

At $1,299 / £1,129 / AU$1,999 for the entry-level bundle, the Aqua is a significant investment. It's substantially more expensive than the HoverAir X1 Pro and well above most entry-level drones from DJI. Zero Zero Robotics is clearly pitching this as a premium, specialized product for water sports enthusiasts rather than a mass-market flyer, and the pricing reflects that.

• Price score: 3.5/5

HoverAir Aqua: SpecsHoverAir Aqua specs

Camera:

12MP 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor

Video resolution:

4K, 2.7K (vertical only), 1080p

Frame rates:

100, 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24fps

Flight modes:

15+ specialized modes

Beacon range:

Up to 1km

Wind resistance:

Level 7 (up to 33 knots / 38mph)

Waterproof rating:

IP67

Storage:

128GB internal (no microSD slot)

Battery:

2013mAh, up to 23 minutes flight time

Charger type:

USB-C / charging hub

Weight:

249g / 8.8oz (approx.)

Dimensions:

202 x 206 x 64mm

HoverAir Aqua: Design and build quality

• Non-foldable quadcopter body weighing 249g
• Striking hot orange finish
• No carrying case included in any bundle

The Aqua cuts a distinctive figure on the beach. Where most consumer drones play it safe with black, grey or white, HoverAir has gone for a vivid hot orange color finish. The color makes the drone easy to spot both in the air and on the water, as well as conjuring up images of life jackets and buoys. It feels entirely appropriate for a water-focused drone.

While folding drones dominate the market, the Aqua is a rigid, non-foldable quadcopter — a deliberate decision by HoverAir to preserve structural integrity and waterproofing. At 202 x 206 x 64mm and 249g, it's lightweight and compact but certainly not pocketable; the non-folding body means it takes up noticeably more bag space than a DJI Lito or Mini would.

Which brings me to the Aqua's most glaring accessory omission: there's no carrying case or pouch included with any of the three bundles. The higher-tier combos include waterproof bags for the batteries, but nothing to protect the drone itself. That leaves the lens and propellers exposed to whatever else is rattling around in your backpack. For a drone pitched at outdoor adventurers, I felt this was a pretty major oversight.

The drone works best when paired with the Lighthouse beacon unit, which can attach to the user's arm.Future | Sam KieldsenThe Lighthouse has some basic controls on board, but generally acts as a beacon for the drone to autonomously follow.Future | Sam KieldsenDrones and water don't usually mix, but the Aqua is happiest when floating.Future | Sam KieldsenAt under 250g with a 0 class rating, it can be flown close to people and buildings too.Future | Sam Kieldsen

With minimal clearance between the propellers and the underside of the body, the Aqua needs either a flat, hard surface or a dedicated landing pad for land-based launches — I'd strongly recommend picking one up if you ever plan to use it away from the water. You can hand-launch and catch it in the air instead, which is what I did throughout testing, but that's not something I would necessarily recommend to anyone new to drones.

On the front of the drone sits a 1.6-inch AMOLED screen, which lets you switch flight modes and review settings without reaching for your phone. In bright sunlight it's big and bright enough to be legible, and when you're balanced on a paddleboard in the middle of the sea, not having to fumble with a smartphone is a welcome convenience. The Lighthouse wearable is similarly straightforward: a chunky, rubberized device designed to be worn and forgotten while you focus on whatever you're riding.

As mentioned above, the Aqua's maintenance demands are quite extensive. After flying in salt water, the drone needs a thorough rinse in fresh water and a careful pat-down with a clean cloth before its next flight. The battery compartment features a color-coded indicator strip that flags the presence of any moisture before you insert a battery, which is a clever touch, but you'll also need to remember to fully dry your hands before swapping cells on the water. So, owning the Aqua comes with an ongoing upkeep commitment that goes well beyond what you'd expect from a conventional drone.

• Design score: 4/5

HoverAir Aqua: Features and flight performance

• Up to 23 minutes of battery life
• Tracks using Lighthouse unit rather than camera
• No object avoidance tech

The most important thing to understand about how the Aqua flies is also the thing that most sets it apart from conventional follow-me drones. Rather than using computer vision to identify and frame a human subject — the approach DJI takes with its excellent ActiveTrack tech — the Aqua locks onto the Lighthouse wearable.

In a watery environment, where reflective surfaces, spray and constant movement would make visual tracking unreliable, this makes sound engineering sense. In practice, however, it produces some frustrating results. During an Orbit flight — where the drone circles you at a set distance — my head was consistently cropped out of frame, because the drone is orbiting the Lighthouse on my arm rather than centering me as a subject. Anyone who cares about precise, well-composed shots should know that the Aqua will keep you in the frame most of the time, but it won't always frame you the way a human operator would.

So planning your shots is key – and because you can adjust tracking distance and height, you should be able to get the angles and framing you're looking for. It might just take a couple of attempts.

(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)

That said, the SUP mode I tested (designed specifically for stand-up paddleboarding) performed very well. With a calm sea, minimal wind and good visibility during a rare UK May heatwave, the Aqua tracked my position reliably and kept pace with me comfortably. The drone can theoretically fly as close as 50cm above the waves, and in calm water it did so confidently.

I'd be keen to test it in choppier conditions, where the claimed Level 7 wind resistance and wave-skimming abilities might face a stiffer challenge, but those aren't the conditions I had available. For now, consider the flight performance assessment here a fair-weather one.

One highlight that absolutely does deliver as promised is the turtle flip: should the Aqua end up upside down on the water, it can right itself and take off again without any intervention. I tested this, and it works exactly as advertised. A small thing perhaps, but a reassuring one.

(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)

Less reassuring was the persistent connection instability between the drone and the Lighthouse. On every single flight I conducted, the two devices repeatedly lost and immediately re-established their link. Each dropout triggers an audible robotic voice announcement — both for the disconnect and the reconnect — which quickly becomes maddening. Whether this is a hardware defect specific to my review sample or a wider software issue remains to be seen, but it's something HoverAir will need to address urgently. A drone that narrates its own technical difficulties every few minutes is not a relaxing filming companion.

The Aqua offers three control methods beyond the automated flight modes. The Lighthouse itself handles single-button launches and returns; the HoverAir app provides touchscreen manual control, though with a short effective range and imprecise joystick inputs that make smooth maneuvers difficult; and HOVERAir's Beacon twin-stick controller offers what could well be the most satisfying manual flying experience of the three — but without one, I wasn't able to test it during this review.

(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)

Battery life came in slightly under the claimed 23 minutes during real-world use, which is par for the course with drone manufacturers' quoted figures. The more meaningful battery consideration is simply having enough of them: 23 minutes goes quickly when you're mid-session, and the Fly More Combo's three-battery setup feels sensible.

It's also worth noting that, like all HoverAir drones, the Aqua uses ShadowTrack positioning rather than active obstacle avoidance — meaning it won't autonomously fly around objects in its path. On open water that's rarely going to be an issue, but it's worth bearing in mind if you plan to fly it on narrower waterways or on land. Thankfully, the sturdiness of the design and the protected propellers means that minor, lowish speed collisions with trees or fences shouldn't result in a wrecked drone.

• Flight performance score: 4/5

HoverAir Aqua: Image and video quality

• 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor offering 4K up to 100fps
• H-Log (10-bit) support for post-production grading
• Hydrophobic lens

The camera features a hydrophobic, self-heating anti-fog lens and single-axis gimbal. (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)

Let's start with the elephant (or should that be whale?) in the room. The Aqua's lens is treated with a hydrophobic coating designed to repel water droplets, which seems to me a vital feature for a drone that launches directly off the surface of the sea. During my testing, a single water droplet on said lens ruined several minutes of otherwise usable footage. For a drone whose entire identity is built around being in and around water, a wet lens is inevitable. This issue alone has the potential to leave users seriously frustrated — even if, as with me, it only happens the one time.

When the lens is clear, the results are encouraging. With a maximum bitrate of 160Mbps (double that of the DJI Neo 2) the Aqua produces clean, detailed 4K footage in good lighting conditions. There are two main shooting options to choose between: the default color profile delivers vibrant, punchy footage at up to 60fps, and is perfectly usable straight out of the drone; the flat H-Log profile, which tops out at 30fps, gives you more latitude in post-production. I graded some H-Log footage and was able to dial back the slightly over-saturated tendencies of the default color science to arrive at something more true-to-life and cinematic. For anyone planning to edit their water sports footage seriously, shooting H-Log is probably the way to go.

The hardware has its limits, though. The 1/1.28-inch sensor, f/2.55 aperture and single-axis mechanical gimbal mean the Aqua can't compete with the best camera drones on pure image quality — the DJI Air 3S, for instance, produces far superior footage, and costs less.

But that comparison only tells part of the story: the Air 3S would not survive the conditions the Aqua was built for. Judged purely as a water-capable camera, the Aqua has no rivals. Judged as a camera drone in general, it sits firmly in the average tier for its price bracket. The 2x digital zoom is soft, as it tends to be on small sensors, and low-light performance isn't a strong suit given the narrow aperture.

Stills come in at 12MPwith HDR support, plus the ability to shoot in RAW DNG, and are competent if unspectacular — serviceable for social media use, but not the Aqua's primary selling point.

• Image and video quality score: 4/5

HoverAir Aqua: Testing scorecardDJI Lito X1

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Price

Expensive for its tracking and camera performance.

3.5/5

Design

A robust aquatic design let down by the lack of an included carrying case.

4/5

Features and flight

The Lighthouse tracking system is an ingenious solution to the challenges of flying over water.

4/5

Image and video quality

Solid 4K footage with useful H-Log support, but a water droplet on the supposedly hydrophobic lens ruined one of my best clips.

4/5

Should I buy the HoverAir Aqua?Buy it if...

You're a solo watersports enthusiast
If you surf, SUP, kayak, wakeboard or foil and you've ever wanted aerial footage of yourself without a dedicated camera operator, the Aqua is the only drone that can safely go where you go.

You already own a conventional drone
The Aqua makes the most sense as a specialist companion to a regular land-based flyer rather than as your only drone. Pair it with a DJI Lito X1 or Mini 5 Pro and you have a capable all-conditions setup.

Don't buy it if...

You want a general-purpose drone
On land, the Aqua is a below-average performer for its price. The DJI Lito X1 delivers better image quality for a fraction of the cost, and handles everyday aerial photography and videography far more capably.

Precise framing matters to you
The Aqua tracks the Lighthouse wearable, not you as a subject. If you need a drone that keeps you centered in the frame the way a human camera operator would, the Aqua isn't the best choice.

HoverAir Aqua: also consider

DJI Air 3S

If your priority is camera performance rather than water compatibility, the Air 3S is where to look. It costs a similar amount to the Aqua's Standard Combo yet delivers near-professional image and video quality that the Aqua simply can't match. For anyone who primarily shoots over land, the Air 3S is the stronger all-round investment. Just don't expect it to survive a touchdown on the surface of the sea.

Read our in-depth DJI Air 3S review

DJI Neo 2

The Neo 2 is the closest thing in concept to the Aqua among conventional drones — a compact, lightweight selfie-style flyer that tracks and films you autonomously without needing a controller. It's considerably smaller and lighter than the Aqua, and a fraction of the price, making it the obvious starting point for anyone drawn to hands-free aerial filming. Just don't take it into the water...

Read our in-depth DJI Neo 2 review

(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)How I tested the HoverAir Aqua

• Tested during SUP session and from dry land
• I tested various control methods and flight modes
• I captured both videos and photos

I was provided with a review sample of the Aqua well ahead of its global launch, which gave me time to test it over several sessions on the UK coast, mainly in hot, sunny conditions that were ideal for getting out on the water, if not entirely representative of the rougher seas and stronger winds that the Aqua may face in the hands of real-world buyers.

My primary test was a SUP session at the beach, during which I flew the Aqua using the SUP automated flight mode and assessed its tracking performance, framing and reliability in a real watersports context. I also flew it over dry land to evaluate its capabilities as a general-purpose drone. I tested the app-based manual controls, though I wasn't able to assess the Beacon twin-stick controller during the review period.

On the camera side, I captured footage using both the default color profile and the flat H-Log setting, grading the latter in post-production using DaVinci Resolve. I also ran through the Aqua's post-flight maintenance routine — including a fresh water rinse and dry-down after saltwater use — to evaluate the ownership demands of an aquatic drone.

• First reviewed: May 2026
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