Mobile reviews

The TCL Nxtpaper 14 looks like a rather unique mid-range Android tablet with the right compromises to hit that sub-$400 price point. It doesn’t have the fastest refresh rate or the best cameras, but the Nxtpaper 3.0 screen tech more than makes up for it. Key Features Nxtpaper 3.0 technology With the press of a button, the Nxtpaper 14 changes from a full colour display to E Ink, complete with a matte finish on the display, DC dimming and blue light reduction. Big-screen Android experience Measuring in at 14.3 inches and boasting a 2.4K resolution, the Nxtpaper 14 offers the big-screen experience at less than $400. Dual selfie cameras With a combination of 13MP + 5MP selfie cameras, you can decide between a wide and ultra-wide angle for video calls and selfies. Introduction Announced at MWC 2024, the TCL Nxtpaper 14 is framed as a sub-$400 alternative to the feature-packed $549 TCL Nxtpaper 14 Pro while maintaining the core Nxtpaper 3.0 experience. That means the two share ...

Stylish affordable headphones with good sound and a mostly effective noise-cancelling performance, the Soundcore Space One offer an effective all-round performance for less than £100/$100. Pros Comfy to wear Stylish looks Effective (enough) ANC Good clarity and detail with music Affordable price Cons EQ options are rubbish ANC can struggle in very noisy areas Call quality disappoints Key Features Battery life 40 hours with ANC, 55 without it Wireless Hi-Res Audio Supports Sony’s LDAC for higher quality sound Hybrid ANC Customisable noise-cancelling performance Introduction At a time where cost-of-living is the phrase on many peoples’ lips, it’s no surprise that bargains are highly sought after. The Soundcore Space One are headphones that, on paper, suggest you don’t have to lower expectations as far as performance is concerned. These, and several other over-ears, have pinched features normally seen on premium headphones. From LDAC wireless strea...

The Honor Pad 9 is a slick tablet with decent performance and a lovely display at a reasonable price. It’s much easier to recommend now the company has buried the hatchet with Google too, marking it an excellent (and more affordable) iPad alternative. Pros Big 120Hz screen Supports all of Google apps and services Affordable but reasonably powerful Looks great Cons No fingerprint sensor OLED would’ve been nice Cameras are bang average Key Features 12.1-inch display Big display with 2.5K resolution. Android 13 Runs with Honor overlay, but access to Google apps is back. Decent performance There’s plenty you can do with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip inside, both in terms of work and play. Introduction It’s been years since the iPad helped create a wave of enthusiasm for tablets, but its impact continues to be felt. Why do I mention the iPad when talking about the Honor Pad 9? It’s simple: this tablet is, for many people, a much better deal than the 10t...