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Lenovo Yoga Tab 13

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The Yoga Tab 13 is Lenovo’s attempt to create an Android powered rival to Apple’s iPad Air 4. The device isn’t cutting edge from a hardware perspective, featuring a locked 60Hz refresh rate screen. But the innovative hinge/hook design and powerful speaker setup make it a solid entertainment device for watching Netflix and YouTube on the go or at home. Pros Versatile hinge/hook design Powerful audio Decent picture quality for a non-OLED panel Cons Screen isn’t the best for gaming Uses older silicon Availability UK RRP: £599 USA RRP: $629 Key Features Custom hinge design Can be set to free stand, as an easel or hang Introduction The Yoga Tab 13 is the latest Android tablet aiming to dethrone the iPad Air 4 as Trusted Reviews recommended $500-$600/£500-£600 tablet. But unlike Samsung, Xiaomi and pretty much every other Android OEM this year, Lenovo’s chosen not to attempt to replicate the productivity perks of an iPad and load the slate with a keyboa...

Edifier NeoBuds Pro

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The Edifier NeoBuds Pro are great value true wireless earphones that can go head-to-head with models costing twice as much. Their sound is energetic and vivid, and the active noise cancellation is truly effective. Some modes spoil the sound and drain the battery when they’re not in use, so they lack some of the user-friendliness of the big names – but other strengths make up for it. Pros Engaging and vibrant sound Very powerful sub-bass Great active noise cancellation Cons The battery will run down in standby if you’re not careful One mode spoils the sound Availability UK RRP: £99.99 USA RRP: $129.99 Introduction The Edifier NeoBuds Pro are among the best true wireless earphones you can get for under £100, or $130. If you have’t heard of Edifier before, these earbuds may appear like one of the many no-brand models that pop up on searching for earphones on Amazon. But they are a cut above. The Edifier NeoBuds Pro offer highly effective active noise cance...

Cleer Ally Plus II

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A solid true wireless package with impressive noise cancellation for the price. Just activate the Mimi Sound personalisation if you want to get the maximum out of the Cleer’s performance. Pros Effective ANC Strong wireless connectivity Good call quality Mimi Sound Defined Responsive controls Cons Rather gentle presentation… at first Bass lacks depth Loose fit Availability UK RRP: £129.95 USA RRP: $129.99 Key Features Bluetooth Supports SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive ANC Features Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode Call quality Dual microphone set-up with Qualcomm cVc 8th-generation noise-reduction tech Introduction As you can tell by their name, the Cleer Ally Plus II true wireless are a sequel. Unlike most sequels, though, Cleer doesn’t believe that bigger and more expensive is better. The Ally Plus II are much less dear on the wallet than the original , but they still feature active noise cancellation, joining a group of true wireless e...