Mobile reviews

The JBL Soundgear Sense are solid performing open-ear headphones that deliver great sound, two ways to wear them and proves you can get good air conduction sound for less than big name competitors. Pros Bright and customisable sound Secure, reliable fit Adjustable speaker design Cons Not the slimmest open ear headphones available Battery performance at louder volumes Can’t control EQ modes from headphones Key Features Adjustable design Add a neckband for a more stable fit OpenSound tech Natural sound with “zero” sound leakage Water resistance IP54 rated against water, dirt and dust Introduction The JBL Soundgear Sense is part of a new wave of air conduction headphones that aim to deliver better quality open-ear sound than bone conduction headphones. Like many of the air conduction headphones I’ve tested, the Soundgear Sense is firmly aimed at fitness fans who want a safer way to listen to their sounds. They’ll also have appeal to anyone who doesn’...

The Huawei MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte is a device constructed around one feature – a specially etched screen that promises to reduce eye strain. It does precisely that, which makes it almost unlike anything else on the market. However, with no access to the Google Play Store, its successes are outweighed by its major weakness; that the competition can do more at a lower price point. Pros Etching reduces eye strain from the screen Mostly snappy performance Loud quad speakers Cons Takes time to set up properly No access to Google apps Lack of compatibility with common work apps Key Features Special anti-glare etching technology The etching on the PaperMatte’s display makes it easier on the eyes than nearly any other tablet at the price point. Lightweight design Measuring in at 499g and just 6.85mm thick, the MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte is comfortable to use and easy to transport. E-reader display mode The etching technology, combined with a special monochromatic d...