Category Buying Guides

Five over-ear headphones from Soundcore, Sony, Beats, Bose and Beribes compared on noise cancelling, battery rating and wired use, plus when a speaker fits better.

A basket air fryer and two air fryer toaster ovens compared on capacity, counter space, cleaning and noise, with the limits of each and four small kitchen helpers.

Six unlocked phones from Motorola, Samsung and Apple compared on screen, camera, storage and update support, with the limits of each.

Wireless earbuds compared: Soundcore P20i, P30i and P31i against the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro on noise cancelling, battery and fit.

Seven affordable smart TVs from 32 to 65 inches compared by size, resolution and smart platform, with honest limits for each.

Nine tablets and e-readers from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, PocketBook and Bigme compared on screen, storage and best use.

HyperX, Razer, Turtle Beach and Ozeino gaming headsets compared on connection, comfort, microphone and platform support.

Four beginner drones under 249 g and four starter cameras from DJI, Potensic, Canon, Sony and Kodak compared, with honest limits.

Nine fitness bands and watches from Fitbit, Garmin, Samsung, Amazfit, Xiaomi and WHOOP compared on GPS, battery and fees.

Three gaming mice and three keyboards from Razer, Logitech, Redragon, AULA and TECKNET compared on type, connection and fit.