Category: Reviews

The latest phones and gadgets tested and reviewed in our labs

ASUS V16 (2025) Review: Game Easy. Work Smooth

In the past, gaming laptops typically have had loud, attention-capturing, and thick designs. However, in recent years, the designs have become more understated and stealthy, while the gaming performance has improved by leaps and bounds. The ASUS V16 is one such laptop, with a simple design that wouldn’t look out of place in a professional setting. With the latest processors from Intel and NVIDIA, the V16 seems to offer a good balance of productivity and gaming performance. Read on in our review to see how well the V16 achieves that.

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OPPO K13 5G Review: Massive battery, Smooth performance

OPPO today launched the K13 5G smartphone in the K series in India. Even though OPPO launched the K12x smartphone in India last year, you can’t call the K13 as its successor since this is better in every aspect compared to it, and the main highlight is the huge 7000mAh battery. Is this a good phone for the price? Let use dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “OPPO K13 5G Review: Massive battery, Smooth performance”

Lumio Vision 7 QLED TV Review: A Fast, User-Friendly TV That Cares About Details

We’ve all been there – waiting patiently (or impatiently) as our supposedly “smart” TV takes its sweet time booting up, sluggishly navigating menus, or buffering endlessly while trying to launch an app. For far too long, the Smart TV experience, especially outside the premium tier, has felt like a compromise, lagging significantly behind the fluid responsiveness we demand from our smartphones. Lumio, a new brand from Circuit House Technologies, enters the Indian market with a bold claim: to fix slow TVs. Their Vision series, positioned as “flagship killers,” promises speed, optimization, and a user experience that doesn’t test your patience.

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ASUS Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA) Review: Featherweight Luxury Meets ARM Efficiency

The Windows laptop landscape is undergoing a significant shift with the arrival of ARM-based processors, promising efficiency and battery life previously unseen outside of Apple’s ecosystem. ASUS steps boldly into this new era with the Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA), a premium Copilot+ PC powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X platform. Priced at ₹99,900 in India for the configuration reviewed here (Snapdragon X, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD), and available through major online and offline retailers, this laptop aims to blend cutting-edge technology with luxurious design. But does this ultra-light machine deliver a truly compelling experience, or are the trade-offs of a new platform too significant? We dive deep into its unique materials, performance characteristics, and overall usability to find out.

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Samsung Galaxy S25+ Review: The sweet spot in Samsung’s flagship lineup

Samsung launched the Galaxy S25+, a middle child sitting comfortably between the standard S25 and the premium Ultra model. This year’s Plus variant features a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz LTPO panel, the same impressive camera array as the standard model, but packs a significantly larger 4900mAh battery and faster 45W charging. But with relatively minor upgrades from the S24+, is it worth the investment? Let’s find out in this detailed review. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S25+ Review: The sweet spot in Samsung’s flagship lineup”

ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406SA) Review: An In-Depth Look

Making its debut in the competitive Indian laptop market, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406SA) arrives with a starting price point of ₹99,990. Prospective buyers will find it readily accessible, available through established online retailers as well as traditional offline stores. ASUS positions this model as a sophisticated blend of portability and power, emphasizing its lightweight, metal construction and the integration of Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors, complete with dedicated AI capabilities. This comprehensive review examines the device through the lens of hands-on experience, evaluating its design choices, display prowess, real-world performance, and overall user experience to determine its place among premium ultrabooks.

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Samsung Galaxy A56 Review: Enhanced performance, familiar package

Samsung launched the Galaxy A56 5G smartphone earlier this month as the successor to the Galaxy A55 5G. This gets an improved screen, faster Exynos 1580 4nm SoC, and faster charging, while retaining the same camera, and battery. Is this a good upgrade compared to the Galaxy A55 5G? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A56 Review: Enhanced performance, familiar package”

realme Buds Air7 Review: Budget ANC earbuds gets better

realme today launched the realme Buds Air7, the company’s latest TWS earbuds in the Buds Air series in India as the successor to last year’s Buds Air6. This gets better ANC, improved battery life and also come in a new transparent case. So, are these the best true wireless earbuds with ANC in the Rs. 3000 range? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “realme Buds Air7 Review: Budget ANC earbuds gets better”

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE2 Review: Affordable, Comfortable and Traditional Audio Experience

In the ever-evolving world of audio technology, wireless earbuds have become an indispensable accessory for many. The market is flooded with options, each vying for attention with promises of superior sound, comfort, and convenience. Amidst this competition, the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE2 which was launched in India earlier this year emerges as a contender in the affordable segment. However, the context of its arrival in the Indian market adds another layer to its story. It’s been quite some time since HUAWEI products graced the Indian shores, and with HUAWEI phones no longer readily available here, the launch of these earbuds raises a pertinent question: Could this be the beginning of a HUAWEI comeback? This uncertainty adds intrigue to the product, prompting a closer examination of what it brings to the table. Let’s embark on a detailed and expansive exploration of these earbuds, meticulously examining their strengths, weaknesses, and overall value proposition in this unique market context.

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realme P3 Ultra Review: Another mid-range competitor

realme just launched the P3 Ultra, the company’s latest top-end smartphone in the P series, in India today.  This retains the similar quad curved display with sleeker bezels, and a large, 6000mAh battery, but gets a faster SoC. Is this the best smartphone to buy in the under Rs. 30,000 range? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “realme P3 Ultra Review: Another mid-range competitor”

iQOO Neo 10R Review: Power and Performance

iQOO today launched the Neo 10R smartphone in India in the new Neo 10 series and is the first from the company in the new R series. This has good specifications on paper including a high refresh rate OLED display, good performance, and a large battery. Is this the best phone in the market for gaming in the under 30K price range? Let use dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “iQOO Neo 10R Review: Power and Performance”

HUAWEI Band 9 Review: Feature-packed smart band

HUAWEI launched its HUAWEI Band 9 smart band, in India earlier this year. It still has a 1.47-inch AMOLED 2.5D touch screen, offers up to 14 days of battery life, and has 5 ATM water resistance. Continue reading “HUAWEI Band 9 Review: Feature-packed smart band”

Powerbeats Pro 2 Review: A step up, but not a leap

Apple’s Beats launched the Powerbeats Pro 2 TWS earbuds last month globally, including India. The successor to the first Powerbeats Pro adds Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), Heart rate monitoring for real-time workout data, lighter design, longer battery life and more. Are these the best fitness earphones? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “Powerbeats Pro 2 Review: A step up, but not a leap”

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Review: Feature-packed mid-ranger

London-based Nothing today launched the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro smartphones, as the successors to last year’s Phone (2a) series. Here we have the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the top-end model that adds a periscope telephoto camera for the first time. It has a larger FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen, faster Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC and also comes with a dedicated Essential Key. Continue reading “Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Review: Feature-packed mid-ranger”