Page 27 - Reviews

Skullcandy Venue review: Get'em for more than an audio-listening experience

The earphones' active noise cancellation feature works flawlessly and the difference it brings is noticeable

BlackBerry Key2 LE review: Key2's identical twin with trimmed-down goodies

BlackBerry has done well to pare some of the Key2's specs and features to bring the price down by Rs 13,000 to Rs 29,990

Nokia 3.1 Plus review: Dependable budget offering with underwhelming camera

With a price tag of Rs 11,499, the Nokia 3.1 Plus, however, is on the expensive side - it costs more than its predecessor, even more than the Nokia 5.1 Plus which has a better configuration

Google Pixel 3 review: Phone's smarts shine through its AI-driven camera

Hardware innovations? Nope. Instead, Google is emphasising software improvements - particularly for images - with its newest Pixel smartphones

Thomson UD9 is a capable 55-inch smart LED TV marred by sub-par speakers

Priced at Rs 39,999, it is an interesting smart TV, with a vast library of online content, which might need separate subscriptions, depending on the service you use for streaming

Studio19 Solo E500X-EQ review: A portable speaker with powerful performance

Priced at Rs 42,500, this speaker unit might seem a bit overpriced, but you are for experience, this one is a perfect choice for you

Saregama Carvaan Mini: Great on looks, sound, utility. Song library? Umm...

It's an elegant, compact piece with a quasi-vintage feel that you can take along with you in a carry bag. It's got great sound and is very user-friendly. But the pre-collection could have been better

Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max: Bigger, bolder and better than ever before

The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max offer best-in-class features, specifications and utilities, and are way ahead of Android smartphones, only if you can ignore the price tag

Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Pro vacuum cleaner: A different beast altogether

Dyson has done a good job with this vacuum cleaner. It does a good job in Indian conditions and is versatile as well. Just wish it could also clean those ceiling fans as effectively

Motorola One Power review: A promising smartphone with all-round strength

Priced at Rs 15,999, the Motorola One Power seems the company's new beginning in the right direction

GoPro Fusion: Action-packed 360-degree camera needs a better software suite

The camera sports two spherical, 18-megapixel wide-angle fisheye camera lenses on the back and front that protrude just a little too much, making them vulnerable to scratches

Lava Z61 review: Budget smartphone with good camera, adequate performance

The Lava Z61 is a modern-day device designed for social media enthusiasts but lacks the overall dynamism

Nokia 5.1 Plus review: Most balanced smartphone at a killer price

With every successive upgrade, the Nokia 5-branded smartphone has become better, and the new Nokia 5.1 Plus has turned out to be one of the most balanced smartphones in its segment

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 review: Slate will impress multimedia enthusiasts

With a mammoth 10.5-inch screen, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support, and a 7,700 mAh battery, the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 tablet is a multimedia powerhouse

LG OLED 55 C8 4K TV review: It is paper-thin and amazingly light

The most noticeable thing about the C8 is its thickness, or the lack of it

Vivo V11 Pro review: Feature-rich smartphone with good camera, battery life

Priced at Rs 25,990, the Vivo V11 Pro is has rich features in the midrange smartphone segment. It is also among the first smartphone to have a tiny notch display

Xiaomi Mi A2 review: A capable midrange smartphone with a sleek camera

The Mi A2 offers a power-packed performance, clutter-free user interface and top-notch camera. While the Mi A1 was an all-rounder, the Mi A2 seems more of a balancing act

Boat products review: Inexpensive phone accessories with quirky design

Boat is inexpensive, not cheap. It needs a bit of tweaking before taking on the audio biggies

Sony Bravia OLED A8F review: A smart beauty with many hits, a few misses

Coupled with outstanding audio that provides a clear distinction between heavy bass and soft treble, the smoothness of the Sony Bravia OLED A8F gives quite a satisfying experience

Sony 5.1 home theatre review: This is simply the best way to 'feel' music

Go for it if you feel the environment even as you listen to music, or watch movies, TV shows and matches; the Sony 5.1 home theatre ticks all the right boxes for a music fanatic