Reviews

Xiaomi 11T Pro review: Flagship smartphone quality at an affordable price

South African fans of Xiaomi devices have long lamented the lack of flagship smartphones from the brand locally in recent years. But things are…

Logitech MeetUp review: Group video conferencing made simple

While the Logitech MeetUp has existed for some time, the pandemic and the rise of permanent hybrid or remote working setups has given the…

POCO X3 Pro review: bringing great value to the mid-range market in South Africa

The POCO smartphones arrived quietly in South Africa, without a publicised announcement. However, their arrival has been eagerly anticipated by those looking for value-for-money…

HP Omen 15 review: A powerhouse gaming laptop with form factor compromises

On paper, the HP Omen 15 presents a compact comprehensive gaming package: a 15-inch notebook that packs a decent punch with prices starting at…

Itel Vision 1 Pro review: A well-made budget smartphone held back by budget problems

The Itel Vision 1 Pro is the kind of phone that puffs itself up and likes to think it’s battling the big boys in…

1More ComfoBuds Pro wireless earphones review: Brilliant at the basics

The 1More Comfobuds Pro are my kind of wireless earphones. They boast something of a gamer, alien-like aesthetic in their appearance. The name suggests…

Samsung Galaxy A32 LTE review: A marvellous mid-range

South Africa’s lineup of mid-range smartphones has had some of its mediocrity mitigated thanks to the Samsung Galaxy A32. Very high praise that, but…

‘Bee Simulator’ is a cringeworthy yet calming educational experience

I’ve always respected bees and the hard work they do, but I never really imaged myself as one until I came across Bee Simulator….

Big hits and bad misses: we review the Klipsch T5 True wireless earbuds

If you think of true wireless earbuds, chances are the Apple AirPods just popped up in your mind. That’s not a bad thing. They’re…

Energizer HardCase H500S review: the least disappointing rugged phone

A rugged body, or decent value. Choose one, because rugged smartphones just can’t seem to offer consumers both. It’s a problem I noted as…

Rapoo reviews: the 8000M is a cheap combo for the mobile office

Rapoo here, Rapoo there, Rapoo everywhere! Welcome to our review series in which we take charge of a new keyboard, mouse, or combo sent…

Asus MiniPC ProArt PA90 hands-on: a workstation with few compromises

Earlier this year, Asus announced the latest addition to its prosumer Mini PC range in the form of the ProArt PA90. It’s not “mini”…

Apple iPhone 11 review roundup: impressive camera for its price tag

Apple’s iPhone 11 and 11 Pro smartphones are about to go on sale this Friday and already the reviews are rolling in. Apple launched…

‘Headliner: NoviNews’ (Nintendo Switch) review: fake it until you make it

Unbound Creations’s Headliner: NoviNews has been available on Steam since 2018, but now the narrative side-scroller comes to Nintendo Switch. And it feels like…

Nokia 3.2 review: all looks and battery life, but not much more

My first thought when unboxing the Nokia 3.2 was “Damn, this phone looks smart”. Unfortunately, like a really bad relationship, I found the device…

Synology DiskStation DS119j NAS review: smart but slow external storage

Why get a single-bay NAS when you can buy an external hard drive? It’s a question that I kept asking throughout my Synology DiskStation…

Fujifilm X-T100 Review: a small, retro and adequate mirrorless camera

The Fujifilm X-T100 is meant to be a small but capable little mirrorless camera with a retro look and feel. Does it measure up?…

Asus Zenbook UX434F review: a brilliant laptop ruined by a single feature

South Africa’s ultraportable laptop market has never been in a better position. Practically every manufacturer in 2019 has a light but powerful offering for…

Canon EOS RP review: a camera you can trust on many journeys

Last year Canon launched its brand new EOS R system in South Africa, the company’s first full-frame mirrorless camera. Shortly after the flagship EOS…

Acer Swift 7 review: the best travel laptop in South Africa?

Every product has its flaws. Even though I’ve reviewed devices that came damn close to being perfect, they ultimately disappointed me in one way…

CloudGate X review: a tiny Windows 10 PC with big potential

In South Africa, there aren’t many options for compact computers. While displacing the size of media players, but allowing companies and small workstations full…

Honor 10 Lite review: want a great selfie camera? Buy a camera

It’s been a difficult week and a half with the Honor 10 Lite. Lauded at its launch as the mid-range selfie-camera king, the phone…

Sony SRS-XB21 review: is too much bass a bad thing?

It’s easy to lose track of all the Bluetooth speakers available to South African buyers. From the budget to the truly wallet-whacking, there’s a…

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