Mobile reviews

Pros Huge, pixel-packed screen S Pen at no additional cost IP68 dust and water resistance Long battery life Cons Slower processor than most of the competition Ambiguous software update promise No full-fat Galaxy AI features Key Features Review Price: £649 13.1-inch screen With a large digital canvas, split-screen mulitasking, bingeing movies and doodling are all a joy. Bundled S Pen The S Pen is a fantastic stylus for writing and drawing, and it comes with the S10 FE Plus free of charge. Premium build Measuring in at 6mm thick with an aluminium unibody, the Tab S10 FE feels like a premium tablet. Introduction Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 collection is impressive, but they’re also incredibly expensive – what if you want that Samsung slab DNA in a more affordable package? That’s where the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus comes in. The tablet, despite costing £350/$350 less than the equivalent Galaxy Tab S10 Plus , looks a lot like Samsung...

Pros Comes with sweatproof ear cushions Plenty of power with some finesse Bluetooth and analogue modes Cons Not most stylish look Large carry case Doesn’t include IP water rating Key Features Battery life Up to 50 hours of stamina ANC Up to 30dB of noise-cancelling suppression Wireless support Bluetooth 5.4 for connecting to other devices Introduction H20 Audio, an audio brand that’s better known for its swim-friendly headphones, has built over-ear headphones that are made when you’re not taking a dip. The Ript Ultra are built for exercise with ear cushions to swap in when it’s time to train, as well as boasting features like active noise cancellation and hours of battery life. These headphones look like a clear move from H20 Audio to tap into the gym lovers that want over-ears and might consider a cheaper alternative to AirPods Max or the Beats Studio Pro . Advertisement Price The H20 Audio Ript Ultra was announced and launche...

Pros Comfy to wear Class-leading noise-cancellation Excellent wireless performance Engaging audio quality Cons Average call quality More expensive than previous model Key Features CustomTune Feature that optimises both ANC and sound quality Snapdragon Sound High quality audio with aptX Lossless compatible phones Bose Immersive Audio Upmixes stereo audio into 3D Introduction The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II were one of the best noise-cancelling earbuds , so how could Bose improve on excellence? It came up with the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, which at first glance look identical but beneath the surface they’ve been plenty of changes. There’s now Snapdragon Sound support for higher quality sound over a Bluetooth connection, and Bose’s own attempt at spatial in its Immersive Audio technology. Advertisement That would seem a fair enough upgrade but do the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds still justify the high price? Price The Bose Qu...

The Moto Buds Plus deliver impressive audio performance with Bose certification, and that’s backed by a stylish design and a smattering of premium features like head tracking and wireless charging. However, the ANC is middling and there’s no iOS support for the companion app, which limits their appeal.  Pros Impressive Bose-certified audio performance Support for hi-res LDAC codec Premium features like wireless charging & head tracking Cons No iOS companion app Middling ANC performance Tap controls can be frustrating Key Features Premium features on a budget The Moto Buds Plus offer features like head tracking and wireless charging usually exclusive to more premium buds. Sound by Bose certification With dual drivers and Bose-certified tuning, the Moto Buds Plus offer a well-rounded audio experience perfect for a range of genres of music. Up to eight hours of battery life The Moto Buds Plus can last up to eight hours before needing a top-up in the ...