Reviews
Engadget's experienced review team thoroughly tests products and services across a wide range of categories.
Assassin's Creed Shadows review: An ambitious and captivating world that's stuck in the...
A few frustrating decisions mar some impressive technical work and a well-drawn story.
Battle of the dirt-cheap tablets: Amazon Fire HD 8 vs. Walmart Onn 8
We put the two retail giants' cheap tablets head to head to see what a sub-$100 slate gets you in 2025.
Engadget review recap: MacBook Air, Mac Studio, Ninja Creami and Technics AZ100
A roundup of all the recently tested devices from our team.
Revisiting the Apple Watch SE in 2025 left me with a long list of update requests
I’ve worn Apple’s neglected smartwatch and have some thoughts.
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: A creative powerhouse
The expensive M3 Ultra option is blazingly fast, but the Mac Studio with M4 Max is the sweet spot.
Smartphone Reviews
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iPhone 16e review: What's your acceptable compromise?
Is it MagSafe? Is it not having a second camera or Dynamic Island?
OnePlus 13 review: A focused flagship that ignores the AI hype
You get a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 4,500-nit screen and 6,000mAh battery for $100 less than a base Galaxy S25+.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Too much AI, not enough Ultra
Samsung’s latest flagship lacks new hardware, aside from a refreshed chip and ultra-wide sensor.
Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus review: Closing the gap to the Pro
AI is MIA, but there’s no wait for hand-me-downs this year.
Laptop & PC Reviews
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Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: A creative powerhouse
The expensive M3 Ultra option is blazingly fast, but the Mac Studio with M4 Max is the sweet spot.
Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch and 15-inch review: Minimal upgrades at a much better price
No surprises, but a lower $999 entry-level price is welcome.
ASUS Zenbook A14 review: A lightweight in every sense
It weighs a half-pound less than the MacBook Air, but it’s also much less useful.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus review: Quirky in ways both good and bad
The $700 laptop is extremely thin and light, but still manages to include a 15-inch display.
Gaming Reviews
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Assassin's Creed Shadows review: An ambitious and captivating world that's stuck in the...
A few frustrating decisions mar some impressive technical work and a well-drawn story.
Sorry We're Closed PS5 review: Oops, I fell in love with an archdemon
Campy, relatable, gruesome and gorgeous.
MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: This cat got its bite back
After a rough go with the original 7-inch Claw, MSI has totally redeemed itself with its second-gen gaming handheld.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT review: Hitting NVIDIA where it hurts
They're the best midrange GPUs from AMD in years.
Headphone Reviews
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Technics AZ100 review: Supreme sound quality and a unique Bluetooth tool
The company’s magnetic fluid drivers deliver big, immersive audio performance.
Noble FoKus Rex5 review: Incredible sound, if you’re willing to pay for it
For audio performance alone, that crown logo is justified.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Apple's first earbuds with heart-rate tracking
Notable design updates, ANC and other improvements are on the spec sheet.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: Excellent sound comes at a high price
$399 should get you a lot more than superb audio.
Wearable Reviews
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Revisiting the Apple Watch SE in 2025 left me with a long list of update requests
I’ve worn Apple’s neglected smartwatch and have some thoughts.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: Incrementally better than its predecessor...again
The upgraded processor and new health tricks are great, but the always-on display still tanks the battery.
Oura Ring 4 long-term review: Out ahead of its rivals
It remains the smart ring to beat, but is still limited by its form.
Samsung Galaxy Ring review: A bit basic, a bit pricey
Samsung Health needs some work.
Audio Gear Reviews
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AIAIAI Unit-4 review: Unique wireless portable studio monitors
With low-latency wireless transmission and enormous batteries, the Unit-4 make a strong case for their high price.
The UwU Virtual Pet Buffer is a Tamagotchi in a guitar pedal
Your new pedalboard buddy encourages you to play and practice to help it evolve.
Embodme Erae II hands-on: A customizable MPE MIDI controller for your soft synths and...
The announcement of a next gen Erae was one of the bigger surprises at NAMM 2024.
Casio's Dimension Tripper lets you control your guitar pedals with your guitar strap
The Bluetooth controller is currently only available through a crowdfunding campaign.
Speaker Reviews
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Bose Smart Soundbar review: Using earbuds as surround sound speakers
A neat trick is the main appeal for this compact home theater speaker.
Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
Sound Motion added more bass, but it helped improve other areas too.
Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
And a speaker in a pear tree.
Ultimate Ears Everboom review: A floatable outdoor speaker that packs a punch
There’s a lot to like, but audio performance won’t wow the purists.
Photography Gear Reviews
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Sony A1 II review: A powerhouse camera that falls short of its own high standards
It’s better than the original in most ways but has no earth-shattering features.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro review: Finally, a worthy GoPro rival
From image quality to stabilization, it has caught up to and even surpassed the competition.
Canon EOS R5 II review: Canon’s most powerful camera yet puts Sony on notice
Stellar speed and video powers, but the eye-tracking feature is still a gimmick.
DJI Air 3S review: LiDAR and improved image quality make for a nearly faultless drone
It has cinematic tracking powers and is far less likely to crash.
Tablet Reviews
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Battle of the dirt-cheap tablets: Amazon Fire HD 8 vs. Walmart Onn 8
We put the two retail giants' cheap tablets head to head to see what a sub-$100 slate gets you in 2025.
iPad Air M3 review: A modest update that's still easy to recommend
The new iPad Air remains a great tablet, albeit one that's extremely similar to the last few models.
Kindle Colorsoft review: The missing link in Amazon’s ereader lineup
But at $280, this color ereader costs more than its competitors.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature (2024) review: A luxurious reading experience
But should you just get the base-model Kindle?
All Reviews
Assassin's Creed Shadows review: An ambitious and captivating world that's stuck in the past
Assassin's Creed Shadows has impressive technical work, great performances and an expansive, well-drawn story, but it's a little bogged down by some frustrating decisions and antiquated gameplay systems.
Kris Holt03.20.2025
Battle of the dirt-cheap tablets: Amazon Fire HD 8 vs. Walmart Onn 8
The world's two richest retailers also sell some of the cheapest tablets you can buy. We put their latest 8-inch slates head-to-head to see what a sub-$100 tablet gets you in 2025.
Jeff Dunn03.18.2025
9210092100Engadget review recap: MacBook Air, Mac Studio, Ninja Creami and Technics AZ100
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget over the last few weeks.
Billy Steele03.15.2025
Revisiting the Apple Watch SE in 2025 left me with a long list of update requests
An open letter to Apple on how to make the next Apple Watch SE all it should be.
Amy Skorheim03.14.2025
9110091100Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: A creative powerhouse
Apple’s Mac Studio is the company's most powerful machine to date and is a solid value for creators.
Steve Dent03.13.2025
9110091100Ninja Swirl by Creami review: This might be the ultimate home ice cream maker
With the Swirl, Ninja may have created the ultimate home ice cream machine by unlocking the ability to make soft serve. But with expanded features comes extra bulk and a higher price, so is the Swirl a good fit for your kitchen?
Sam Rutherford03.12.2025
7910079100Eero Pro 7 review: Paying to be sold a subscription
Eero's flagship Wi-Fi 7 device is great except for the fact it's always twisting your arm to pay an extra $100 a year.
Daniel Cooper03.12.2025
9210092100Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch and 15-inch review: Minimal upgrades at a much better price
No surprises, but its lower starting price of $999 is welcome.
Devindra Hardawar03.11.2025
8910089100iPad Air M3 review: A modest update that's still easy to recommend
The iPad Air still hits the sweet spot in Apple’s tablet lineup, offering a lot of additional features over the basic iPad while keeping a relatively affordable price.
Nathan Ingraham03.10.2025
7810078100ASUS Zenbook A14 review: A lightweight in every sense
The Zenbook A14 is astonishingly light and feels high-end, but it’s held back by its slow Snapdragon X processor.
Devindra Hardawar03.07.2025
Sorry We're Closed PS5 review: Oops, I fell in love with an archdemon
Everything about Sorry We’re Closed sets my little punk heart ablaze, from its low-poly 3D graphics and banging original soundtrack, to its casually epic storyline starring heartbroken club kids and horny demons.
Jessica Conditt03.07.2025
8410084100MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: This cat got its bite back
Even though its first gaming handheld was a flop, MSI didn't give up and returned with a strong contender for one of the most powerful portable PCs on the market.
Sam Rutherford03.06.2025
8510085100Technics AZ100 review: Supreme sound quality and a unique Bluetooth tool
Technics' magnetic fluid drivers deliver big, immersive audio performance in its latest model.
Billy Steele03.05.2025
8210082100AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT review: Hitting NVIDIA where it hurts
AMD’s Radeon 9070 is a solid mid-range GPU with excellent support for 1440p gaming and a bit of 4K.
Devindra Hardawar03.05.2025
7710077100NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 review: Basically a 4070 Ti that’s better at 4K
The RTX 5070 excels at 1440p gaming, and it does a decent job at 4K. But it’s not a major upgrade over the RTX 4070, and it’s even less impressive in games that don’t support DLSS. With just 12GB of RAM, it’s also not nearly as future-proof as the 5070 Ti.
Devindra Hardawar03.04.2025
Engadget review recap: iPhone 16e, NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, Sony A1 II and more
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget over the last few weeks.
Billy Steele03.01.2025
7710077100iPhone 16e review: What's your acceptable compromise?
Our review of the iPhone 16e has it all: Real-world impressions, camera samples and comparisons to the competition.
Cherlynn Low02.27.2025
8210082100DJI Flip review: A unique and useful creator drone with a few flaws
DJI’s Flip has an innovative fold-down design with shrouded, people-safe propellers and a high-quality camera.
Steve Dent02.22.2025
7510075100Lenovo Legion Go S review (Windows version): Not so fast
The Lenovo Legion Go S will be the first third-party gaming handheld to run SteamOS, but it won't be out until May. So in the meantime, we're checking out the Windows 11 model to see if it's worth getting now or if you should wait.
Sam Rutherford02.20.2025
8510085100NVIDIA GeForce 5070 Ti review: A 'sensible' 4K powerhouse for $749
NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti is a capable GPU for 4K gaming, mostly thanks to DLSS 4. It's a solid upgrade for gamers looking for a bit more power and memory than the 5070.
Devindra Hardawar02.19.2025