Apple AirPods (2nd Gen)
Still the easiest earbuds to live with — instant pairing, a case that disappears in your pocket, and call quality that beats buds twice the price.
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Electronics
Screens, speakers and sound — tested picks across every budget, from bedsitter TVs to home-theatre audio.
Apple AirPods Max
Apple's over-ear flagship — superb noise cancelling, excellent build, and spatial audio that makes films feel like a cinema.
Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen)
A smart speaker with a built-in Zigbee hub — it plays music properly and connects lights, locks and sensors without extra hubs.
Apple HomePod Mini
A compact Siri speaker that punches above its size on sound and doubles as the brain of an Apple smart home.
Beats Flex Wireless Earphones
Neckband-style Beats with 12-hour battery and that signature punchy low-end — gym-friendly and Android/iPhone agnostic.
Huawei MateBook X Pro
A sub-1kg Windows ultrabook with a 3K touchscreen — Huawei's answer to the MacBook Air, and a strong one.
32-inch Smart LED TV
The entry-point smart TV — Android apps built in, HD picture, and a price that leaves money for the decoder and soundbar.