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Make allowances – for the capable, for the impedance – and the FiiO FT3 turn out to be a bargain. An anachronistic bargain, sure, but a bargain nevertheless Pros Organised, balanced and engaging sound Expertly specified, built and finished Extensive connectivity options Cons Too much cable Midrange can sound overstated Will make your head hot sooner or later Availability UK RRP: £289.99 USA RRP: $299 Europe TBC Canada TBC Australia RRP: AU$449 Key Features Connections 3.5mm, 4.4mm, 6.3mm and XLR-4 connections Earpads Choice of suede or pleather Speakers 60mm full-range dynamic drivers Introduction How far into left-field do you have to go before you come back with some wired over-ear headphones? With the FT3, though, FiiO has made the journey worthwhile… The FiiO FT3 are on sale, and in the UK they’ll set you back £289 for a pair. In the United States they’re an even more eye-catching $299, while in Australia you’re looking at AU$449.

At its average asking price, the Honor Pad X9 looks great, feels great, and performs a little better than expected in its price bracket. It’s a solid general-use tablet with a fast screen that’s suitable for most applications, but its pushy first-party apps could scare off inexperienced tablet users. Pros Fast 120Hz screen Great minimalist design Solid performance Cons Not the sharpest display Pushy bloatware Speakers distort at higher volumes Key Features A super-fluid display A 120Hz refresh rate helps animations like scrolling and appear smoother, making the user experience feel faster and more fluid. Landscape selfie camera A selfie camera positioned on the long side of the device lets you carry out video calls in a more natural position. Surround sound speakers Large tweeters on three sides of the device help to pump out loud, powerful audio. Introduction Things are starting to heat up in the budget tablet space, and the Honor Pad X9 is the lates