Reviews
Engadget's experienced review team thoroughly tests products and services across a wide range of categories.
Samsung's midrange Galaxy A56 has AI photo editing and a bump for its buttons
It ges a spec bump and a physical one.
Engadget review recap: iPhone 16e, NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, Sony A1 II and more
A roundup of all the recently tested devices from our team.
iPhone 16e review: What's your acceptable compromise?
Is it MagSafe? Is it not having a second camera or Dynamic Island?
DJI Flip review: A unique and useful creator drone with a few flaws
The prop guards make it safe around people but its subject tracking lacks next to the competition.
Lenovo Legion Go S review (Windows version): Not so fast
It’s got a solid design, but its less expensive configs or the SteamOS model are probably what you really want.
Smartphone Reviews
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iPhone 16e review: What's your acceptable compromise?
Is it MagSafe? Is it not having a second camera or Dynamic Island?
OnePlus 13 review: A focused flagship that ignores the AI hype
You get a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 4,500-nit screen and 6,000mAh battery for $100 less than a base Galaxy S25+.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Too much AI, not enough Ultra
Samsung’s latest flagship lacks new hardware, aside from a refreshed chip and ultra-wide sensor.
Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus review: Closing the gap to the Pro
AI is MIA, but there’s no wait for hand-me-downs this year.
Laptop & PC Reviews
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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus review: Quirky in ways both good and bad
The $700 laptop is extremely thin and light, but still manages to include a 15-inch display.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: Success at last
After a decade of trying to make Arm-based Windows laptops a thing, Microsoft has finally created something fantastic.
Surface Pro Copilot+ review: The best Surface tablet ever made, no thanks to AI
Microsoft finally solved the Windows on Arm dilemma.
Alienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop
Despite a lower graphics ceiling, the R2 is much more well-rounded than its predecessor.
Gaming Reviews
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NVIDIA GeForce 5070 Ti review: A 'sensible' 4K powerhouse for $749
But good luck finding one at that price.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: Pure AI excess for $2,000
It's the fastest video card I've ever seen, but it's not meant for mere mortals.
Intel Arc B580 review: The new king of $250 GPUs (for now)
It delivers solid 1440p performance, as well as 1080p with ray tracing.
Xbox Series X review (2024): Unfulfilled potential
It's good enough to satisfy Microsoft fans, but everyone else should just buy a PS5.
Headphone Reviews
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Noble FoKus Rex5 review: Incredible sound, if you’re willing to pay for it
For audio performance alone, that crown logo is justified.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Apple's first earbuds with heart-rate tracking
Notable design updates, ANC and other improvements are on the spec sheet.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: Excellent sound comes at a high price
$399 should get you a lot more than superb audio.
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: An impressive headphone debut
The company’s first set of headphones is more affordable than most flagship models.
Wearable Reviews
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Oura Ring 4 long-term review: Out ahead of its rivals
It remains the smart ring to beat, but is still limited by its form.
Samsung Galaxy Ring review: A bit basic, a bit pricey
Samsung Health needs some work.
Apple Vision Pro review: Beta testing the future
Apple's spatial computing headset is fascinating and frustrating.
Pixel Watch 2 review: Not leading the way, but no longer lagging
With better battery life and some unique features, Google’s second-gen smartwatch is catching up to its rivals.
Audio Gear Reviews
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AIAIAI Unit-4 review: Unique wireless portable studio monitors
With low-latency wireless transmission and enormous batteries, the Unit-4 make a strong case for their high price.
The UwU Virtual Pet Buffer is a Tamagotchi in a guitar pedal
Your new pedalboard buddy encourages you to play and practice to help it evolve.
Embodme Erae II hands-on: A customizable MPE MIDI controller for your soft synths and...
The announcement of a next gen Erae was one of the bigger surprises at NAMM 2024.
Casio's Dimension Tripper lets you control your guitar pedals with your guitar strap
The Bluetooth controller is currently only available through a crowdfunding campaign.
Speaker Reviews
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Bose Smart Soundbar review: Using earbuds as surround sound speakers
A neat trick is the main appeal for this compact home theater speaker.
Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
Sound Motion added more bass, but it helped improve other areas too.
Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
And a speaker in a pear tree.
Ultimate Ears Everboom review: A floatable outdoor speaker that packs a punch
There’s a lot to like, but audio performance won’t wow the purists.
Photography Gear Reviews
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Sony A1 II review: A powerhouse camera that falls short of its own high standards
It’s better than the original in most ways but has no earth-shattering features.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro review: Finally, a worthy GoPro rival
From image quality to stabilization, it has caught up to and even surpassed the competition.
Canon EOS R5 II review: Canon’s most powerful camera yet puts Sony on notice
Stellar speed and video powers, but the eye-tracking feature is still a gimmick.
DJI Air 3S review: LiDAR and improved image quality make for a nearly faultless drone
It has cinematic tracking powers and is far less likely to crash.
Tablet Reviews
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Kindle Colorsoft review: The missing link in Amazon’s ereader lineup
But at $280, this color ereader costs more than its competitors.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature (2024) review: A luxurious reading experience
But should you just get the base-model Kindle?
iPad mini 7 review: Safe, boring and everything I want in a small tablet
Reliable isn't necessarily exciting, but the iPad mini is a solid secondary device (and Balatro machine).
Surface Pro Copilot+ review: The best Surface tablet ever made, no thanks to AI
Microsoft finally solved the Windows on Arm dilemma.
All Reviews
Samsung's midrange Galaxy A56 has AI photo editing and a bump for its buttons
With the Galaxy A56, Samsung upgraded its midrange smartphone series with a brushed metal frame, Galaxy AI features and faster charge speeds.
Mat Smith2 hours ago
Engadget review recap: iPhone 16e, NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, Sony A1 II and more
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget over the last few weeks.
Billy Steele12 hours ago
7710077100iPhone 16e review: What's your acceptable compromise?
Our review of the iPhone 16e has it all: Real-world impressions, camera samples and comparisons to the competition.
Cherlynn Low02.26.2025
8210082100DJI Flip review: A unique and useful creator drone with a few flaws
DJI’s Flip has an innovative fold-down design with shrouded, people-safe propellers and a high-quality camera.
Steve Dent02.21.2025
7510075100Lenovo Legion Go S review (Windows version): Not so fast
The Lenovo Legion Go S will be the first third-party gaming handheld to run SteamOS, but it won't be out until May. So in the meantime, we're checking out the Windows 11 model to see if it's worth getting now or if you should wait.
Sam Rutherford02.20.2025
8510085100NVIDIA GeForce 5070 Ti review: A 'sensible' 4K powerhouse for $749
NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti is a capable GPU for 4K gaming, mostly thanks to DLSS 4. It's a solid upgrade for gamers looking for a bit more power and memory than the 5070.
Devindra Hardawar02.19.2025
8510085100Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: Incrementally better than its predecessor...again
The Galaxy Watch 7 is a capable companion for Samsung phones with an accessible Health app, reliable activity tracking and zippy performance. But the AOD battery performance holds it back.
Amy Skorheim02.13.2025
8810088100Sony A1 II review: A powerhouse camera that falls short of its own high standards
The A1 II is Sony’s best mirrorless camera yet, but it lacks innovation and video performance lags behind rivals.
Steve Dent02.12.2025
8010080100Noble FoKus Rex5 review: Incredible sound, if you’re willing to pay for it
The FoKus Rex5 are expensive and far from a complete package.
Billy Steele02.12.2025
8610086100Kindle Scribe 2 review: Is slightly useful AI worth the extra cash?
Testing Amazon's Kindle Scribe (2024) brought on an analog ache and a longing for days unmarred by today's AI fever.
Cherlynn Low02.11.2025
7910079100Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Apple's first earbuds with heart-rate tracking
Apple’s first earbuds with heart-rate tracking aren’t AirPods, but they offer a lot of the same features via a major design overhaul from Beats.
Billy Steele02.11.2025
8910089100Engadget review recap: Samsung's Galaxy S25 phones, OnePlus 13 and Oura Ring 4
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget over the last two weeks.
Billy Steele02.08.2025
8010080100Weber Searwood review: Second time’s the charm
Weber learned from its mistakes with its first smart grill to make the Searwood a complete package.
Billy Steele02.07.2025
8810088100OnePlus 13 review: A focused flagship that ignores the AI hype
For anyone looking for a powerful new flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13 is has a blazing new chip, a slick design and a massive battery, all for $100 less than an base Galaxy S25+.
Sam Rutherford02.07.2025
8910089100Oura Ring 4 long-term review: Out ahead of its rivals
We took our time and spent the last few months examining if the Oura Ring 4 is worth your cash.
Daniel Cooper02.05.2025
8010080100Anker Eufy E20 review: A robot vacuum that transforms to do more
Kudos to Eufy for making a convenient, multi-purpose vacuum.
Valentina Palladino02.03.2025
8210082100Samsung Galaxy S25 review: More powerful, but more of the same
The Samsung Galaxy S25 has useful AI features and an impressive battery life, but the samey hardware and unchanged price tag make for an unconvincing upgrade.
Mat Smith01.30.2025
8910089100Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Too much AI, not enough Ultra
For the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung added a new ultra-wide camera sensor, Gorilla Armor 2 and a big revamp to its AI suite. But is that enough to convince you to buy a new $1,300 phone?
Sam Rutherford01.30.2025
8810088100Engadget review recap: All eyes on NVIDIA and Samsung
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget in January, as well as some that went up late in December.
Cherlynn Low01.26.2025
Star Trek: Section 31 review: An embarrassment from start to end
Star Trek: Section 31 is Trek at its face-punching, eye-gouging grimdark worst.
Daniel Cooper01.23.2025