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I love Sony’s new Bluetooth turntable, so why do I feel so conflicted using it
Sony PS-LX5BT Turntable 3.5 / 5 Good pros and cons Pros Impressive sound Versatile setup Sturdy design and build Cons …

I love AirTags, but this alternative slips right in my wallet and solves their biggest flaw
UAG Metropolis 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Tough polycarbonate construction built to last in a wallet …

I used this EcoFlow battery to run my 3,000-sq-ft home in a blackout – here’s how it kept my AC on
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X 4.5 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Strongest EcoFlow home battery yet, with …

I stopped guessing which AA batteries are dead – this charging station keeps them in check for me
Olight Ostation 2 Pro 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Simple to use. It has plenty of …

‘Finally, a boomless headset for the office’: How Jabra made headphones I’d take to a boardroom
Jabra Evolve3 75 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Streamlined, lightweight design Exceptional call quality Robust business …

This AirTag alternative with a 130dB siren and strobe light has my name written all over it
Pebblebee Halo 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Super-loud speaker, beats the AirTag hands down Strobe makes …

I swapped my MacBook Air with a Snapdragon X Elite Extreme laptop – here’s how they compared
Asus Zenbook A16 3.5 / 5 Good pros and cons Pros Gorgeous display High-end processor Appropriately priced Thin and light …

I used a single power station to keep my off-grid cabin running – how it all worked out
Bluetti Apex 300 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros It offers a massive amount of power. It …

I let a smart planter maintain itself while I was away for 2 months – here’s the result
LeafyPod 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Adjusts watering to its surroundings Learns how to maintain each …