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Astell&Kern ACRO BE100 Speaker test

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The Korean firm Astell&Kern presents the ACRO BE100 with some fanfare: “It has a custom made woofer and tweeter, as well as a compact Class-D AMP that controls each frequency range independently, meaning it provides ...

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) Camera test

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The brand new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) is a phone of superlatives. Samsung says the Exynos 2200 chipset is its fastest ever and the 6.8-inch  display is its brightest display to date. The S22 ...

LG XBoom RP4 Speaker test: Ideal for gathering with its 360° sound

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The LG XBoom RP4, which also goes by LG XBoom 360 in some markets, is an omnidirectional home speaker that comes with an ambiance-creating light show as well as a “DJ Effect” setting on its ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon) Camera test: The better S21

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (“Fan Edition”) 5G (Snapdragon) offers many of the features, including the Snapdragon 888 chipset, of the standard S21 5G model, at a slightly more affordable price point. FE users can ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon) Display test: Good video rendering

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon) came to market in January 2022, and as befits a device in our Premium ($600-$799) segment, it comes packed with goodies. Let’s take a look at how it ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon) Audio test

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Samsung released the Fan Edition of its Galaxy S21 series in January 2022, with aim of creating an all-in-one type of phone that can appeal to a “gaming guru or social media star” alike.  Powered ...

Bose SoundLink Flex Speaker test: A well-balanced, compact, and rugged speaker

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With its rugged design, its IP67 certification, and its ability to float, the SoundLink Flex is introduced as the most robust model of all of Bose’s Bluetooth speakers to date. In terms of audio, the ...

Fairphone 4 Display test: Decent video viewing

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The Fairphone 4 arrived on the market in October 2021, and as ever, the manufacturer’s aim is to produce an environmentally friendlier, user-reparable device that provides the kinds of high-end features that consumers expect. Let’s ...

Realme GT Neo 2 5G Audio test: Advances in recording performance

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Released in September 2021 by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme, the GT Neo 2 5G belongs in our High-End ($400-$599) segment. The Realme GT 5G’s successor is equipped with a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ ...

Huawei Sound Joy Speaker test: A rugged performance

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speaker

After its first foray into the speaker market with the Sound X,  the Chinese electronics maker Huawei renewed its collaboration with the trendy French audio tech company Devialet to design the Sound Joy. Huawei’s second ...

Google Pixel 6 Selfie test: Wide dynamic range but lack of detail

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The Google Pixel 6 is the junior partner to the Pixel 6 Pro in the US tech giant’s smartphone line, coming with slightly smaller dimensions and lower level specs in some areas than the flagship ...

Teufel Boomster Speaker test: Powerful, impactful, and almost artifacts-free

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speaker

Three years after the first Boomster, the Berliners from Teufel are back with a new and improved version. While the minimalist design doesn’t change much, it is now IPX5 certified, which means the speaker is ...

External webcams for video calls and conferences: An overview

With the Covid pandemic forcing many people around the globe to work from home during the past two years, we are now relying on video calls to communicate with colleagues, clients, family and friends more ...

Realme GT Neo 2 5G Camera test: Good exposures in bright light and indoors

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camera

Launched in September 2021, the GT Neo 2 is Realme’s latest contribution to the High-End segment, and  it looks like an attractive option at its price point. The Android operating system is powered by a ...

Realme GT Neo 2 5G Display test: Smooth playing and browsing

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The Realme GT Neo 2 5G appeared on the market in September 2021 and is part of our High-End ($400-$599) segment. Let’s see how it did in our array of comprehensive display tests. Key display ...

Realme GT 5G Display test: Good color and scrolling

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The Realme GT 5G came out in March 2021 and is part of our High-End ($400-$599) segment. Let’s see how it did in our array of comprehensive display tests. Key display specifications: 6.3-inch super AMOLED ...

Vivo X70 Pro+ Audio test: A deft tool for recording

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The Vivo X70 Pro+ is the brand’s latest flagship, complete with the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888+ chipset and a 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED LPTO display, which brags 1,440 x 3,200 resolution and a refresh rate of up ...

Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek) Audio test: A workhorse for recording

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Vivo’s 70X line, released last autumn, is the brand’s upgraded flagship offering, and the top entry, the X70 Pro+ has already earned strong reviews for its camera setup in particular. The X70 Pro is less ...

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