Buying guides

LaptopsOct 8, 20261 min read

OLED or Mini-LED, 16 or 32 GB, and why our battery figures differ from the box. A no-nonsense laptop guide....

TV & home cinemaSep 24, 20261 min read

Bright room or movie cave? How the two big TV technologies compare for brightness, contrast, gaming and price.

Smart homeSep 10, 20261 min read

What the new standard actually changes, which devices support it and when a mesh system is the better buy.

AudioAug 27, 20261 min read

Over-ear or earbuds, battery life, call quality and comfort: what matters on a commute and what is marketing.