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Marshall’s Mode II earbuds are stuck between rock and a hard price

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Marshall, the British company best known for its thunderous guitar amps, has also managed to build a solid reputation for headphones and earbuds over the last several years. Though they’re a little overpriced for what you get,… Read more

Best laser pointer 2021: Let these gadgets point the way

(Pocket-lint) – A good laser pointer can be a surprisingly versatile little tool – you can use it to elevate any presentation you might have to make, letting you point to specific data without needing to generalise or make big gestures, for example. Equally, though, it can be a fun little toy to play with… Read more

Marsback M1 Wireless Hot-Swappable Keyboard Hands-On: Funky Look, Bouncy Switches

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Light and snappy, a little too flashy and packing potential, the Marsback M1 is an interesting 75% Bluetooth mechanical keyboard that hit Kickstarter this week (early bird price of $159). It’s an attempt at the best gaming keyboard that experiments freely with a chunky, frosted base, over-the-top RGB and… Read more

Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021) review: the write stuff

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Calling the 2021 Motorola Moto G Stylus the best budget stylus phone feels a bit like a backhanded compliment. There’s more or less just one other contender for that title, the LG Stylo 6, which is too… Read more

Best multimeter 2021: Measure electric currents accurately

(Pocket-lint) – Multimeters are complex little bits of kit that are a key part of any electrician’s toolkit, and can be hugely helpful for more complicted DIY projects that might involve wiring or currents. Best electric screwdriver: Everyone should have one They pack multiple functions into one package, generally letting you measure voltage, current, and… Read more

Samsung QN95A Neo QLED 4K TV review: Mini LED makes its stunning debut

(Pocket-lint) – Samsung’s Neo QLED TVs employ a revolutionary new LED backlight that’s significantly smaller and more efficient than previous generations. This enables the manufacturer to squeeze extra LEDs behind the panel, allowing for increased dimmable zones and greater precision. This approach is generally referred to as Mini LED, and should not be confused with… Read more

Samsung QE65QN95A

Our Verdict Samsung’s first Neo QLED is a force to be reckoned with, and the greatest threat yet to the dominance of OLED For Superbly bright, punchy and sharp Exhaustive feature set Lovely design Against Artificial boost to dark detail Reticence with extreme contrast Still no Dolby Vision This year looks very much like the… Read more

Team Group EX2 SATA SSD Review: Affordable and Responsive

Our Verdict Team Group’s EX2 is a budget-oriented 2.5” SATA 6 Gbps SSD that’s responsive under light workloads, but it’s not worth the purchase when better SSDs are only a few dollars more. For Low-cost Responsive performance within the cache and fast to recover Against Plastic casing 3-year warranty Lacks hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption Incredibly… Read more

Austrian Audio Hi-X50

Our Verdict The Austrian Audio Hi-X50 deliver excellent sound in a carefully designed and well-made package For Solid build Forthright and informative sound Even-handed nature Against 1.2m cable is an optional extra Austrian Audio isn’t the most interesting of names for a new hi-fi manufacturer, is it? But though it shows a certain lack of… Read more

Intel SSD 670p M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Scaling QLC to New Heights

Our Verdict Intel’s SSD 670p delivers on both speed and security with faster throughput and hardware encryption support. While Intel’s SSD 670p leverages QLC flash, it is tweaked and tuned where it matters, making it a stellar consumer-oriented PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD. For Solid performance Large dynamic SLC cache with fast recovery AES 256-bit hardware… Read more

Deepcool Macube 110 Review

Introduction I would like to thank Deepcool for supplying the review sample. The Macube series from Deepcool offers a solid steel exterior and a clean glass side panel with a functional no-frills interior while being budget-friendly. So when Deepcool offered us the Macube 110 for review, we jumped at the opportunity. The Deepcool Macube 110… Read more

Apple AirPods Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds+: Which should you buy?

(Pocket-lint) – It’s safe to say that the TWS (or True Wireless) earbuds market has grown phenomenally over the past few years. Thanks mostly to the huge popularity of Apple’s AirPods and AirPods Pro. Just because they’re the market leaders doesn’t make them the only options worth considering. Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ are a decent shout… Read more

iFi Zen Can

Our Verdict If you’re after an affordable injection of clarity and detail for your wired headphones, iFi has it in the Can For Expansive, detailed, sound High-end feature set Classy build and finish Against A little sonically polite Often when the What Hi-Fi? team receives a new product for review, we like to pit it… Read more

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 review: premium in the right ways

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is beautiful, bold, and totally functional. Samsung’s flagship Chromebook is less expensive and better than before I’ll spare you the suspense: the battery life is good. It’s not incredible. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is far from the longest-lasting Chromebook I’ve ever tested. But after last year’s Samsung Galaxy Chromebook… Read more

Best subwoofers: deep bass for music and movies

Home Best-buys Best Subwoofers Buying Guide: Welcome to What Hi-Fi?’s round-up of the best subwoofers you can buy in 2021. Who doesn’t like bass? Whether you have a stereo system or a home cinema system, there’s a lot to be said for bringing a subwoofer to the party. It’s not just all-action movies and dancefloor… Read more