Best Picks 2018
There were a lot of phones and tech in 2018, and many were quite good. Indeed, it’s getting harder to find something that we’d regard as “bad”, and that’s great news for anyone looking to buy something.
The new benchmark: Sony’s WH-1000XM3 headphones reviewed
The Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless noise cancelling headphones take everything Sony has learned about and some how make it better. Find out by how much.
The iPhone for everybody else: Apple iPhone XR reviewed
Three iPhone models were released this year, and while the iPhone XS models exemplified luxury in an iPhone world, it’s the Apple iPhone XR that feels like it’s an iPhone for everybody.
The best big smart speaker yet: Google Home Max reviewed
Smart speakers come in lots of sizes, but most are small and medium. What if you want a big sound in your home? You might want the Google Home Max.
The 60 hour smartphone: Motorola’s Moto E5 reviewed
With a battery that just goes on and on and on, Motorola’s Moto E5 has the capacity to surprise, especially at a $229 price point.
Selfies and Pie: Google Pixel 3 XL reviewed
Not every phone manufacturer does Android right. Is the Google Pixel 3 XL the biggest and best Android phone out there, and is it worth your money?
One of the year’s best: Huawei Mate 20 Pro reviewed
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro delivers a whole heap of features and learnings, and tries to topple everything else released this year. Does it succeed?
One of the best: Sonos Beam smart soundbar reviewed
Sonos doesn’t make a whole lot of speakers, but the ones it does make tend to draw attention, and that’s certainly true of the Beam, a tiny soundbar with a sound that is easily its polar opposite.
Full view, full value: Oppo R15 Pro reviewed
The iPhone X isn’t what we’d call an inexpensive phone, but the Oppo R15 Pro makes for a budget take on Apple’s premium handset. Is it as good as what Apple makes?
An iPad for everyone: Apple’s 2018 iPad 9.7 reviewed
At a starting price of $469, Apple has packed the 2018 iPad with more than you might expect, and in an age where tablets aren’t often below the $500 mark, that’s an important detail. Is this a tablet for all?
An ideal choice: Jabra’s Elite 65t reviewed
2017 started a trend for wireless earphones, as cords were cut and earpieces went solo. We saw them from lots of companies, and this year promises to see even better. Can the Jabra Elite 65t set the trend early?