The Nokia X20 was the premium offering among Nokia’s budget-focused April 2021 launch, offering a great-looking design, long battery life, Zeiss cameras and three Android OS upgrades starting at just £299. But while the Nokia X20 may tempt consumers with a stock Android experience, extended software updates and a three-year warranty to match, performance issues … Read more
The split screen VAVA monitor is neatly packaged. The quick start guide, user guide and warranty extension come in an envelope at the top of the box; the two cameras and the monitor nestle in padding underneath, with the plug and cables in a small cardboard box at the bottom. Getting this monitor out of … Read more
Dyson’s Lightcycle Morph is a successor to the Lightcycle, rather than an updated iteration of the same product. It has a fresh design that moves away from the industrial, task-light look of the original lamp to a more universally appealing form. It’s also far more versatile – hence the ‘Morph’ in the name. To see … Read more
Russell Hobbs’ mains-powered mini coolers are a lighter and more portable alternative to a mini-fridge. They also double as mini warmers. Design & appearance The mini coolers come in two sizes: 4 litres and 14 litres. The 4 litre size will hold six 330ml drinks cans. The 14 litre model, which we’re testing, can hold … Read more
‘Ultra’ is slowly becoming the mobile industry’s preferred term for phones that are big, beautiful, and have jam-packed spec lists up to and including the kitchen sink. The Mi 11 Ultra is no different. In Xiaomi’s case, although the Mi 11 Ultra packs a few advantages over the regular Mi 11 across the board, the … Read more
The Roku Express 4K is the latest streaming device from Roku that offers Ultra HD and HDR viewing at a budget price at under £40/$40. It also comes with Roku’s brand-new OS 10, with automatic enhancement your TV, Automatic Game Console Configuration and Automatic Wi-Fi Network Detection. The Express line from Roku has traditionally been … Read more
For the last few years LG has been quietly making decent laptops and refining them with each model. Last year the gram series really started to hit its stride and we’re even more impressed with the 2021 models including the new gram 17. Granted, there’s not as much competition in the 17in laptop market but LG … Read more
Ring pretty much invented smart doorbells so it’s no wonder they’re a popular choice. The range is – if anything – almost too large, with seven models to choose between including this latest one, the Ring Video Doorbell Wired. What’s interesting about it, and no doubt why you’re reading this right now, is the price. … Read more
The Asus E410 is a budget laptop designed for the core basics: emails, light work, streaming and productivity tasks. Coming in sub-£250, it’s in the competitive space and is a good option if you’re looking for a laptop that will get you through the day-to-day without breaking the bank. Asus is a leading brand in … Read more
As part of Xiaomi’s mass expansion of the Mi 11 line in late March, the company rounded out the lower end of the family with a pair of svelte new smartphones, in the Mi 11 Lite and the Mi 11 Lite 5G. While, at first glance, both phones may present themselves in a similar light, … Read more