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Shokz OpenRun Pro

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The OpenRun Pro is a light and comfortable set of sports headphones that promise bigger sound than previous Shokz headphones, but didn’t quite deliver on that front where it matters Pros Slim, light headphones to wear for exercise Quick charge technology Multipoint pairing Cons Enhanced bass doesn’t deliver outside Proprietary charging cable Different waterproof rating to OpenRun Availability UK RRP: £159.95 USA RRP: $179.95 Key Features Sound Delivers audio to the ear via bone conduction Battery Quicker fast charging than previous models Introduction The OpenRun Pro are headphones made for runners that sit at the top of Shokz’ (formerly Aftershokz) collection. They use bone conduction technology and an open ear design to deliver audio to your ears in a way that still keeps you aware of your surroundings. Sitting above the OpenRun , the Pro promises a slimmer design, bigger sound and battery life along with a quicker fast charge mode than th

Huawei MateBook E (2022)

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Key Features Big screen upgrades OLED panel with high brightness and accurate make it great for media consumption Laptop or tablet? Comes with a folio keyboard with good key travel to turn the display into a laptop Fast charging Comes with a 65w power block for swift recharges Introduction The Huawei MateBook E is the latest hybrid to try and steal the crown from the Surface Pro 8 . Like Microsoft’s flagship device, the MateBook E is made up of two main parts. A tablet with a large display and all the components inside, and a keyboard cover that clips magnetically onto the bottom. When the two parts are combined the MateBook E becomes a laptop of sorts. Unclip the keyboard and it’s more like an iPad. The issue I have always found with these devices, even to an extent the Surface Pro, is that its not the best tablet nor the best laptop – sitting somewhere in the middle. The biggest upgrade here over the previous MateBook E is the display. This is the first Windows PC from

Beats Fit Pro

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If you like the Beats’ style and want a noise cancelling wireless earbud for casual as well as fitness and gym use, the Fit Pro tick the right boxes Pros Stable fit and good comfort levels iOS and Android support Useful noise cancelling Physical controls Cons Can’t customise sound/noise cancelling No wireless charging Tough competition Availability UK RRP: £199.99 USA RRP: $199.99 Europe RRP: €229.95 Canada RRP: CA$249.95 Australia RRP: AU$299.95 Key Features Android Supports Android users with the Beats app Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos Can play 360 audio with dynamic head-tracking Battery Six hours and 21 more in the charging case Introduction If the Beats of old was a slightly juvenile upstart fond of exaggerated bass, then the ‘new’ Apple Beats is a more mature individual with wider tastes. That maturity is evident in a more balanced approach to sound that has underpinned Beats’ last few efforts, from the Solo Pro on-ears to the S

Klipsch T5 II ANC

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The Klipsch T5 II ANC are great-sounding noise-cancelling true wireless earphones with advanced processing; but they’re expensive, and better-known pairs beat them for ANC effectiveness and battery life. Pros Engaging sound, with improved refinement Dirac HD processing can make music sound more dynamic Charging case is an ornament in its own right Cons ANC isn’t as effective as rival earphones Battery life is on the short side Very expensive at RRP Availability UK RRP: £299.99 Key Features Dirac HD Digital signal processing that’s designed to add new dimension to the sound field of these earphones. It’s an interesting effect, and often a positive one Active noise cancellation Klipsch’s true wireless earphones get active noise cancellation for the first time, and now offer the same core features as the most popular pairs Bragi gestures Not satisfied with a button-led operation, Klipsch adds motion gestures from Bragi, letting you control music and