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Dyson Pure Cool Link Air Purifier Review

James Dyson, the eponymous creator of British Technology company Dyson, has always had a knack for creating consumer goods that perform well but also manage to look great. Designed as lifestyle products, Dyson’s vacuum cleaners, hair dryers and yes, air purifiers, are easily recognizable as they stand out amongst the sea of competitors. Be it the bright colors, space-age design or simply quality construction, Dyson products are recognizable. For all of that though, the company commands a steep premium. Is it worth spending that much more on a prettier air purifier? Let’s find out in our review. Continue reading “Dyson Pure Cool Link Air Purifier Review”

OnePlus 6 vs Google Pixel 2 XL Camera Comparison: Cutting It Close

Commoditisation of technology is a fantastic thing. Be it trickle down economics or the pace of innovation, consumers have never had it better. You no longer have to shell out a kidney for a top of the line smartphone to get an experience that more or less gets you all the way there. One of the last few bastions however has been camera tech. The smartphone obliterated the point and shoot market and with AI, better sensors and computational photography, it is gunning for those who want SLR like quality without the hassle of lugging around lenses. This is also where flagship smartphones like to differentiate their product as being better. OnePlus has always had a mantra of ‘Never Settle’, yet their camera experience has always fallen short of the best in the field. We’ve brought you our full OnePlus 6 Review and an entire OnePlus 6 Camera Samples gallery, but here’s a second take on how well the phone fares against one of the best in the business, the Pixel 2 XL, as well as how well it does in daily use. Continue reading “OnePlus 6 vs Google Pixel 2 XL Camera Comparison: Cutting It Close”

Beyerdynamic Aventho Review: Wireless Audio Never Sounded So Good

I’ve wanted to test out the Beyerdynamic Aventho ever since I first got a chance to check it out at IFA Berlin so when I was offered a chance to take them for a spin, I absolutely jumped on the opportunity. Beyerdynamic’s foray into wireless audio sporting their much acclaimed Tesla drivers is without a doubt an obvious eye catcher. Priced in the same range as the Sony WH-1000XM2, Bowers & Wilkins PX and the Bose QC35, the headphone is one of the few high-end on-ear offerings and has some tough competition to fend off. I’ve been testing out the Aventho extensively over the last two weeks or so and here’s what I think about them. Continue reading “Beyerdynamic Aventho Review: Wireless Audio Never Sounded So Good”

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Review

The ZenFone series of devices have had a rollercoaster-like existence in India. From the soaring success of the first generation ZenFone to the hit or miss attempt at making it a high end product, the company hasn’t shied away from experiments either. The ZenFone series became a catch all of sorts with interesting devices like the ZenFone Zoom and ZenFone AR also falling under the same branding. As it goes though, it is the value segment that rules the roost in India. Asus went back to the drawing board and has created a brand new device specifically for India and our initial impressions put it as rather impressive. Let’s dive in for a closer review of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Review”

Sony WH-H900N h.ear on 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

Sony has ramped up and defined their range of audio products very well over the last few years. The top of the line model is, of course, the WH-1000XM2, a luxurious noise-canceling model that also delivers perhaps the best audio quality in its category. A little further down the lineup, however, is the h.ear line up that gives you High Res audio support, noise cancellation capabilities and more for a substantially lower price point. There has to be a catch, right? Let’s find out in our review. Continue reading “Sony WH-H900N h.ear on 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Review”

Google Home Review

Between the Google Home and Amazon Echo, the race to get a smart assistant into your home is blazing hot. Across different form factors and price points, the idea is to get you onboard the Alexa or Google Assistant ecosystem. We’ve already brought you our review of the Google Home Mini, so here’s a closer look at the full-sized Google Home now that we’ve spent a good amount of time putting it through its paces. Continue reading “Google Home Review”

Nokia 8 Sirocco Review : A Diamond in the Rough

For all the anticipation around the relaunch, Nokia (HMD Global?) has been taking it slow and steady over the last year or so of their rebirth. There’ve been close to a dozen smartphone launches across categories and the company has been silently plugging away at bringing back some of their most iconic product lines. With photography and build quality being one of the key tenets, rumors were rife that the next big device will be a photography monster. Instead, what we’ve ended up with is a redo of the Nokia 8 in Sirocco edition garb. Continue reading “Nokia 8 Sirocco Review : A Diamond in the Rough”

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 First Impressions

Back at MWC we got a chance to see the 2018 range of the Asus Zenfone series. While the Zenfone 5 line up marks the upper end of the range, the Max series is the company’s bread and butter in India. The Zenfone Max Pro M1 is the latest in the line. Built specifically for India, we’ve had a bit of time with the phone and here’s what we think. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 First Impressions”

OPPO F7 Review

When Apple starts a trend, it doesn’t take all that long for the competition to catch up. The notch though has seen a surprisingly quick uptake. Well, here we are with OPPO’s latest, the F7 continues the tradition of being a ‘selfie expert’ while catching up on a few new trends. We’ve been spending some time with the device and here’s what we think. Continue reading “OPPO F7 Review”

Nokia 6 (2018) Hands On Impressions

While the Nokia 1, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco Edition might have stolen the limelight, the all new Nokia 6 2018 Edition is equally positioned to bring the best that Nokia has to offer at a decently competitive price point. We first got a glimpse of it at MWC earlier this year but now that it has been officially launched in India, here’s a closer look. Continue reading “Nokia 6 (2018) Hands On Impressions”

OPPO F7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Benchmarks Comparison – MediaTek Helio P60 vs Snapdragon 636

The Redmi Note 5 Pro and OPPO F7 represent some of the most powerful smartphones that both the brands have to offer. What’s even more interesting is that they both sport all new chipsets. The Redmi Note 5 Pro with the Snapdragon 636 and the OPPO F7 with the MediaTek Helio P60, both smartphones are the first of their kind. We put the two through our standard test benchmark suite and here are the results. Continue reading “OPPO F7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Benchmarks Comparison – MediaTek Helio P60 vs Snapdragon 636”

Blueair Classic 480i Air Purifier Review

The Blueair Classic 480i is yet another air purifier that enters a crowded market space. Commanding a premium over the competition, the Classic 480i has an imposing size and an almost industrial build. So how much of an improvement is it over the competition? Let’s find out in our review. Continue reading “Blueair Classic 480i Air Purifier Review”

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Hands On Impressions

The latest flagship on the block, Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 2S is an updated and upgraded version of the stunning MIX 2. We got a chance to check out the phone for a bit after its launch in China. Follow along for a quick unboxing and first impressions of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Hands On Impressions”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Review

The sheer hype around Xiaomi’s successful Redmi series is not for nothing. Time and time again, the Redmi Note series has proved itself by offering a product that effectively straddles that thin line between performance and value. With the introduction of the Redmi Note 5 Pro though, the company is obliterating the few sacrifices it had to make to hit a certain price point and is taking the fight to the competition. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Review”

ASUS Zenfone 5Z Hands On

It’s not even been 6 months since the launch of the iPhone X and the Android world has completely latched on to the fad. The newest to join the notch life is the Asus Zenfone 5Z. Announced at the Mobile World Congress, the phone could very well be an iPhone X doppelgänger. Continue reading “ASUS Zenfone 5Z Hands On”