Reviews
Engadget's experienced review team thoroughly tests products and services across a wide range of categories.
Fellow Aiden review: A highly customizable pour-over coffee machine
Many companies promise pour-over quality in drip brewers, but this one actually delivers.
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) review: A cheap tablet hampered by outdated software
Maybe it's time to demand better than Fire OS, even at this low of a price.
Apple M4 iMac review: The best all-in-one gets a lot faster
The entry-level models finally start with a decent amount of RAM.
Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
Sound Motion added more bass, but it helped improve other areas too.
Engadget review recap: Two new Macs, the PS5 Pro and more
The latest HTC Vive headset and two more Kindles.
Smartphone Reviews
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Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus review: Closing the gap to the Pro
AI is MIA, but there’s no wait for hand-me-downs this year.
Google Pixel 9 review: The go-to Android smartphone
This time around, Google has really married top-notch hardware with class-leading software and features.
Samsung Galaxy Flip 6 review: A slightly better foldable aimed at everyone
But Samsung's resting on its laurels.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: The king, but for how much longer?
Added lightness, better performance and AI are nice, but Samsung can do better.
Laptop & PC Reviews
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: Success at last
After a decade of trying to make Arm-based Windows laptops a thing, Microsoft has finally created something fantastic.
Surface Pro Copilot+ review: The best Surface tablet ever made, no thanks to AI
Microsoft finally solved the Windows on Arm dilemma.
Alienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop
Despite a lower graphics ceiling, the R2 is much more well-rounded than its predecessor.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review: Not just for gamers
A great display and lots of horsepower make this a great media editing machine too.
Gaming Reviews
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Engadget review recap: Two new Macs, the PS5 Pro and more
The latest HTC Vive headset and two more Kindles.
HTC Vive Focus Vision review: A premium VR headset with average performance
I expect a lot more from a $999 headset today.
PlayStation 5 Pro review: A superpowered $700 console for gamers who won't buy a PC
It’s basically your only sub-$1,000 gateway to 4K/60 gaming with ray tracing.
Nintendo Alarmo review: Charming, yet frustrating
It delivers solid Nintendo vibes, but I wish it were cheaper and easier to use.
Headphone Reviews
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Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
And a speaker in a pear tree.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: A more affordable ANC ace
You no longer have to pay $300 to get Bose quality on your earbuds.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: Tiny earbuds with big sound and a direct line to Gemini
A complete redesign from the inside out.
Apple AirPods 4 review: Pro features for everyone
The H2 chip unlocks ANC and several convenient tools.
Wearable Reviews
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Samsung Galaxy Ring review: A bit basic, a bit pricey
Samsung Health needs some work.
Apple Vision Pro review: Beta testing the future
Apple's spatial computing headset is fascinating and frustrating.
Pixel Watch 2 review: Not leading the way, but no longer lagging
With better battery life and some unique features, Google’s second-gen smartwatch is catching up to its rivals.
Audio Gear Reviews
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AIAIAI Unit-4 review: Unique wireless portable studio monitors
With low-latency wireless transmission and enormous batteries, the Unit-4 make a strong case for their high price.
The UwU Virtual Pet Buffer is a Tamagotchi in a guitar pedal
Your new pedalboard buddy encourages you to play and practice to help it evolve.
Embodme Erae II hands-on: A customizable MPE MIDI controller for your soft synths and...
The announcement of a next gen Erae was one of the bigger surprises at NAMM 2024.
Casio's Dimension Tripper lets you control your guitar pedals with your guitar strap
The Bluetooth controller is currently only available through a crowdfunding campaign.
Speaker Reviews
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Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
Sound Motion added more bass, but it helped improve other areas too.
Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
And a speaker in a pear tree.
Ultimate Ears Everboom review: A floatable outdoor speaker that packs a punch
There’s a lot to like, but audio performance won’t wow the purists.
Beats Pill review: A revival worth the wait
Big audio upgrades that make all the difference.
Photography Gear Reviews
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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro review: Finally, a worthy GoPro rival
From image quality to stabilization, it has caught up to and even surpassed the competition.
Canon EOS R5 II review: Canon’s most powerful camera yet puts Sony on notice
Stellar speed and video powers, but the eye-tracking feature is still a gimmick.
DJI Air 3S review: LiDAR and improved image quality make for a nearly faultless drone
It has cinematic tracking powers and is far less likely to crash.
DJI Neo review: The best $200 drone ever made
It has powerful features and sharp video — too bad it sounds like a banshee.
Tablet Reviews
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Kindle Colorsoft review: The missing link in Amazon’s ereader lineup
But at $280, this color ereader costs more than its competitors.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature (2024) review: A luxurious reading experience
But should you just get the base-model Kindle?
iPad mini 7 review: Safe, boring and everything I want in a small tablet
Reliable isn't necessarily exciting, but the iPad mini is a solid secondary device (and Balatro machine).
Surface Pro Copilot+ review: The best Surface tablet ever made, no thanks to AI
Microsoft finally solved the Windows on Arm dilemma.
All Reviews
9110091100Fellow Aiden review: A highly customizable pour-over coffee machine
Thanks to Fellow, there's finally an automatic drip coffee machine that actually delivers on its promise of hands-off pour-over quality brewing.
Billy Steele18 hours ago
6810068100Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) review: A cheap tablet hampered by outdated software
The newest Amazon Fire HD 8 adds more RAM and some new AI features for a still-dirt-cheap price, but Fire OS remains as messy as ever.
Jeff Dunn11.15.2024
9010090100Apple M4 iMac review: The best all-in-one gets a lot faster
Apple’s 2024 iMac comes with the powerful M4 chip and starts with 16GB of RAM, making it a better value than past models.
Steve Dent11.14.2024
8710087100Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
Sonos’ latest premium soundbar relies on new technology to improve audio quality, and the upgrade delivers more than just a bass boost.
Billy Steele11.11.2024
Engadget review recap: Two new Macs, the PS5 Pro and more
Catch up on all of the in-depth gadget reviews we've written over the last week.
Billy Steele11.09.2024
7010070100HTC Vive Focus Vision review: A premium VR headset with average performance
The Vive Focus Vision is a sleek premium standalone VR headset that can also deliver solid PC VR. But it’s also running aging hardware, it’s riddled with software issues and it’s expensive compared to the Meta Quest 3.
Devindra Hardawar11.08.2024
9210092100Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch review (2024): Brace yourself for M4 speed
Apple’s MacBook Pros are better than ever thanks to its M4 chips, Thunderbolt 5 support and slightly brighter screens.
Devindra Hardawar11.07.2024
9010090100Apple Mac mini review (M4 Pro, 2024): Shockingly small, incredibly powerful
Apple’s smaller Mac mini is mightier than ever, thanks to the M4 and M4 Pro chips, and it’s a better deal with 16GB of RAM to start.
Devindra Hardawar11.07.2024
8810088100PlayStation 5 Pro review: A superpowered $700 console for gamers who won't buy a PC
The PlayStation 5 Pro is the most powerful console ever made, but you’ll pay dearly for its performance. Thanks to a faster GPU, it finally delivers 4K and 60 fps performance for PlayStation gamers, with a dash of new ray tracing features.
Kindle Colorsoft review: The missing link in Amazon’s ereader lineup
After years of waiting and requests, Amazon debuted the $280 Kindle Colorsoft, its first ereader with a color display. Amazon’s promising the Colorsoft gets color E Ink implementation right thanks in part to the custom tweaks it made to the display. And, unsurprisingly, Amazon’s ready to charge you a premium for it. So is it all it’s cracked up to be?
Valentina Palladino11.04.2024
8510085100Kindle Paperwhite Signature (2024) review: A luxurious reading experience
The new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a remarkably premium ereader, but is it worth $90 more than the standard Kindle?
Amy Skorheim11.04.2024
Engadget review recap: Amazon's colorful Kindle, DJI's latest action cam and more
Catch up on all of the in-depth gadget reviews we've written over the last week.
Billy Steele11.02.2024
8510085100DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro review: Finally, a worthy GoPro rival
With the Action 5 Pro, DJI finally has a worthy rival to GoPro and Insta360 action cams thanks to excellent battery life and solid image quality.
Steve Dent10.30.2024
8710087100Google TV Streamer review: A great side piece for your TV, with a dash of smart home chops and (inessential) AI
The Google TV Streamer is a great device, combining speed, an excellent UI and useful smart home control, though a couple of missing features keep it from perfection.
Amy Skorheim10.29.2024
7210072100Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review: A great phone, but I wish it was cheaper
Samsung's Galaxy S24 has a lot going for it, but the new AI features aren't enough to make it standout in a competitive market.
Igor Bonifacic10.24.2024
8310083100iPad mini 7 review: Safe, boring and everything I want in a small tablet
The 2024 iPad mini is a solid and necessary update to the best small tablet on the market. It still delivers the full iPad experience in a compact package.
Nathan Ingraham10.22.2024
8010080100Nintendo Alarmo review: Charming, yet frustrating
Alarmo brings a dose of Nintendo fun into your bedroom, with sleep noises and motion sensing alarms featuring classic Nintendo characters. It’s expensive, though, and its sleep tracking is mostly useless.
Devindra Hardawar10.21.2024
8510085100Engadget review recap: Budget-friendly gadgets that are good
Over the last three weeks, the Engadget team has coincidentally covered a bunch of products that perform really well for the money.
Cherlynn Low10.20.2024
9310093100Canon EOS R5 II review: Canon’s most powerful camera yet puts Sony on notice
Move over Sony, Canon is trying to take the lead in bleeding-edge tech for mirrorless cameras.
Steve Dent10.18.2024
9210092100DJI Air 3S review: LiDAR and improved image quality make for a nearly faultless drone
DJI just announced the dual-camera Air 3S drone and there’s some all-new cutting-edge tech hiding in the nose.
Steve Dent10.15.2024