Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2025 i Stuff UK

Hello! This issue is all about the smartest tech to enhance your home, whether you’re looking to work better, modernise your kitchen or listen in higher quality. There are some truly great selections across a massive 21 pages that I think you’ll enjoy. Our group test this time around will ease those post-exercise pains: it’s massage guns! These things have become increasingly popular over recent years so we thought it was about time we looked at them in depth. We’ve also got a roundup of trainers in this issue, so if you’re still waking up from your winter slumber there are a few ideas for you there. Our in-depth reviews include Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft – do you really need a colour e-reader? Find out on p29! We’ve also spent a…

Whether it’s knowingly feeding people poisoned fruit, kissing comatose strangers or sending the seven dwarfs to work down an unregulated diamond-mine, there are a few elements of the Snow White story that haven’t aged well… but the bit about the hidden powers of the mirror has turned out to be spot-on. While the one in the story makes its judgements based purely on looks (also a little dodgy in these more enlightened times), the Withings Omnia is capable of carrying out far more sophisticated assessments. Stand on its plinth, which includes sensors to measure your weight, monitor your heart and take metabolic health scans, and it’ll combine that with data from other Withings kit to show you a full breakdown of your wellbeing. While the Queen’s mirror relied on magic,…

from £170 / go.stuff.tv/Paperwhite ■ At 7.8mm this new Paperwhite is slightly slimmer than the outgoing version, but it’s a tad heavier at 211g. The difference might be tiny (6g), but you might just notice it after a while. ■ Text is sharp and easy to read on the 7in screen, whether you’re devouring a novel or squinting at a densely packed PDF. Words appear dark and pronounced against the lighter background, which is a real boon for those who like to read outdoors. ■ Page turns are 25% faster than before and navigating the familiar interface is smooth and speedy. It’s great to see the light get an upgrade too, delivering a more even tone that looks less blue at the coolest setting. ■ Buying books from the Kindle…

ONYX BOOX NOTE AIR4 C £500 / go.stuff.tv/Air4C Amere 5.8mm thick, this E Ink tablet looks and feels outstanding. It comes across like the kind of device you’d be handed by your PA, if you were a CEO, to review contracts on. Mind you, if I were a CEO I’d get my tech people to set it up for me – because that experience isn’t so smooth. It’s not difficult, it’s just different. I wanted it to greet me immediately, ask me to log on with my Google account and offer me a list of my favourite apps, like the ultra-easy experience of a new smartphone. The Air4C may be based on Android 13 but it’s… just there. It sits there looking cute and at first you’re not quite sure…

LUMIE DASH £179 / go.stuff.tv/LumieDash We spend an unnatural amount of our time indoors and, especially in the winter, get too little sunlight. This light therapy lamp won’t fix your vitamin D but the technology is proven to help your mood – whether you’re suffering from the winter blues or full-blown seasonal affective disorder (SAD). You don’t need a diagnosis to benefit: in winter, using this even for an hour each morning will help your mood, energy levels and daytime alertness. It helps your circadian rhythms by telling you that it’s morning, setting you up for the day. The Dash’s 10,000-lux LEDs give off a powerful glow that simulates the brightness and intensity of natural daylight, with a colour rendering index of 95+. That means it provides exceptional colour fidelity…

LOGITECH MX CREATIVE CONSOLE £200 / go.stuff.tv/CreativeConsole The emphasis is very much on the word ‘creative’ for these clever peripherals that add custom controls to your PC or Mac. You get two square additions designed to fit comfortably at the fingertips of your non-mouse hand: an extra keypad that links via USB-C, and a jogwheel that connects wirelessly. The keypad has a grid of nine customisable LED buttons that light up. So you can use the Logi app to assign which controls it adds (you can even have multiple pages of them), or choose profiles that work with common creative apps. The same is true for the jogwheel, which feels brilliant in the hand. It’s great for editing video, using it intuitively to select just the right frame. As well…

EIGHT SLEEP POD 4 ULTRA £4099 + £17/m / go.stuff.tv/Pod4Ultra How can a bed be smart? Well, it always helps to have a hub – and the Eight Sleep Pod 4 is a bedside hub that pumps water around a mattress topper to warm you up or cool you down. With two zones, bedfellows can even pick different temperatures… and this new Ultra model goes one further by adding a motorised base that can gently lift you. My first thought was: “I can’t test that – I won’t get it up the stairs.” Then I realised it works with your current bed rather than replacing it. That said, it’s still huge. The makers offer a 30-day trial, but it’s hard to imagine sending this thing back – carrying it once…

YAY I’M YOUR NUMBER ONE: HOW TO CHOOSE ● Go for a gun with a good range of speeds, so you can pick a nice fast setting for warming up muscles before a workout and then slow things down for recovery time. ● Massage guns come with attachments that let you better target different areas of your aching limbs. Smaller heads are made to dig deeper into areas such as the shoulders, while larger ones are ideally suited to tackling aches in your quads. ● If you want to know how deep a gun can get into those sore parts, pay attention to the amplitude number. This is essentially how far the gun’s head moves back and forth. ● Some guns now let you add hot or cold therapy into…

£tba / go.stuff.tv/OnePlus13 DAY 01 As I take the OnePlus 13 out of the box, it’s not a dissimilar feeling to when I unboxed last year’s OnePlus 12. The 13 is clearly different… but it also seems familiar. It’s a weighty handset, now with angular sides similar to those of the foldable OnePlus Open, and the rear cameras again live in an off-centred circular housing. The white finish I’ve got is really stunning, and it’s smooth to the touch. There’s also ‘H’ branding next to the camera roundel signifying that, once again, Hasselblad has been involved in the software. This finish resists fingerprints completely, but the flat edges of the phone are glossy so there’ll soon be smears there. Still, it’s nothing compared to early glossy phones – which were…

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1 Honor Magic V3 £1459 / go.stuff.tv/MagicV3 The Magic V3 is the first foldable we’ve used that’s like having a normal phone in your pocket – and that feels like a big deal. It’s almost unbelievably thin and seems superbly made. There are still some areas that could be improved, most obviously the limited multitasking powers; but along with its superb main camera and all-day battery life (further enhanced by wireless charging), the V3’s real achievement is that it makes carrying a foldable phone feel normal. Stuff says A major step up from the previous model, the Magic V3 will change how you think about foldable phones 2 OnePlus Open £1199/go.stuff.tv/Open The Open’s camera system is the best of any folding phone, taking impressive photos in all conditions. Neither of…

1 Sony WH-1000XM5 £249 / go.stuff.tv/WHXM5 Nobody was able to knock the WH-1000XM4s off the top of this list for two years… yet Sony’s latest model manages to be even better. The new carbon-fibre composite 30mm drivers are key: they bring even greater clarity than the previous generation, and the sound reproduction is beautifully precise. The simple fact is that these are the best noise-cancellers around by almost every measure. You really won’t regret buying them. Stuff says Sony ties up top spot with an unrivalled combo of great sound, ANC and comfort NOW ADD THIS Anker Nano Power Bank This pocket-friendly USB-C clip-on has enough capacity for three charges, so the music never has to end. £30 / anker.com TIPS & TRICKS ● Adaptive Sound Control auto-adjusts the ANC…

1 Apple MacBook Air 13in (M3) from £1129 / go.stuff.tv/MBAirM3 With its super-powered M3 processor, the latest version of Apple’s ‘basic’ laptop breaks new performance ground for a thin-and-light. It once again puts Windows machines to shame when it comes to battery life, and SSD speeds have taken a welcome step up from the M2 model. There’s also a 15in version with the same innards if you need extra screen space. Stuff says The best everyday ultraportable is also the Mac most Apple fans should buy NOW ADD THIS Belkin 4-Port GaN Charger 108W This brick lets you charge your Mac laptop through its 96W USB-C output… while juicing up three other devices. £80 / argos.co.uk TIPS & TRICKS ● Don’t want to pay for peak performance? The M2 Air…

1 Sky Stream from £15/m / go.stuff.tv/SkyStream It’s hard to find fault with this little puck. The basic package includes the ad version of Netflix as well as Discovery+ with Eurosport – and while Sky Sports and Sky Cinema are a pricey upgrade, Sky’s Entertainment OS makes the Stream a bit of a doozy if you want to have a monthly sub rather than using Now (which is more of a dip-in job for when you just fancy the football or films for a brief period). Sky Q remains excellent, but if you can’t have or don’t want a dish, this is the ideal solution. Stuff says Making it more affordable and accessible than ever, this is the best way to watch Sky TV 2 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K…

1 Meta Quest 3S from £279 / go.stuff.tv/Quest3S On price alone, the Meta Quest 3S looks hard to fault. You’re getting the same internals, same controllers and same colour pass through cameras as the full Quest 3, just with last-gen optics. The built-in speakers envelop you in positional audio, the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 brings much faster load times than the Quest 2, and the graphics have taken a dramatic step up. Rival headsets can’t compete with Meta’s range of games, and the level of immersion is up there with the best PC-based VR. Stuff says This is as well-rounded as affordable VR gets, making it a fantastic entry point for the tech UPDATE 2 Sony PlayStation VR 2 £530 / go.stuff.tv/SonyPSVR2 As long as you have the PS5 console…

1 Fujifilm X-T50 £1299 / go.stuff.tv/XT50 The X-T50 is a wonderfully compact mirrorless camera with a distinctive top plate covered in control dials – including one dedicated to Fuji’s excellent film simulations. On paper it should deliver identical image quality to the flagship X-T5 – both have the same sensor and image processor after all – and that is absolutely the case: the 40MP sensor captures amazing detail, noise is well maintained as ISO levels creep up, and sharpness is on point across the frame. Stuff says A brilliant camera that puts Fuji’s fine film simulations front and centre NOW ADD THIS Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f2.8-4.8 An essential first lens for any Fuji system newcomer, the 16-50mm is well suited to most scenarios. £699 / parkcameras.com TIPS & TRICKS ●…

Back in Action Was is just the title that drew Cameron Diaz out of retirement? She teams up with Jamie Foxx in this action comedy about former CIA spooks sucked back into the spy game. It’s a well-worn trope, sure, but we hope the duo’s star power (plus appearances from Andrew Scott and Jamie ‘Stath’ Demetriou) will make it shine. Film / Netflix, 17 Jan You’re Cordially Invited Think the classic mid-budget comedy movie has all but died out? Forgetting Sarah Marshall director Nicholas Stoller is hoping to resuscitate it – with the help of Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, as two strangers who go to war after double-booking a wedding venue. Expect chuckles; don’t expect life-changing brilliance.  Film / Prime Video, 30 Jan Invincible Alongside its more coarse and…

I take one week a year off. In Portugal there’s a place where there are no human beings and we have a villa there. With Lando and all the things I do, I travel the world anyway, but in the last couple of years it’s been too in-and-out. Recently I went to Australia for three days – it catches up with you after a bit! I went to China last year and, because the flight was delayed, I ended up only being out of the airport for three hours. I had to be at Silverstone the next day. Lando started racing at eight years old. My background is engineering, so I like gadgets and I like toys; I brought him a quad bike at four years old. It had a…

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WALKERS The patchwork pair Merrell Alpine 83 Sneaker Recraft Sticking fabric offcuts to your shoes is one way to make your hooves look distinctive. Donning these colourful trainers is another. A revamped version of Merrell’s Alpine model, the 83 edition features an upper made from contrasting pieces of suede and recycled textiles. £90 / merrell.com The eco everydays Allbirds Tree Gliders These easy, breezy sneakers are made to keep you light on your feet – and tread lightly on the planet. Hewn from tree fibre, the breathable one-piece upper is snug but airy, while the midsole supports your stride with sugarcane-based cushioning. Even the polyester of the laces is recycled. £135 / allbirds.co.uk The retro Reeboks Reebok Club C 85 Vintage Nothing says ’80s nostalgia like all-white tennis shoes. And…

LEICA CINE PLAY 1 £2950 / go.stuff.tv/Play1 With its all-metal chassis, compact footprint and industrial design worthy of wearing the famous Red Dot logo, Leica’s 4K shiner is a home cinema projector that you won’t want to stash out of sight once the credits have rolled on your latest movie night. The Cine Play 1 arrives mounted to a tabletop stand, making it a great choice for a temporary home cinema setup. It tilts for picture adjustment, but doesn’t swivel. The way it integrates the power cable to cut down on wire tangles going into the projector itself is really slick, mind. You’ll only find a physical power button on the projector itself; everything else is controlled using the remote, which feels equally high-end. All the inputs are found on…

PHILIPS NA555/09 £250 / go.stuff.tv/NA555 This large air fryer has an unusual trick up its sleeve: the larger basket on the right doubles as a steam cooker. This might seem strange at first – air fryers are commonly used as a quick way to cook beige stuff from the freezer. But as well as being faster and more energy-efficient than using the oven, air frying is a healthier way to cook – and so is steaming, retaining 87% more nutrients than boiling. I tested the NA555 first as an air fryer and my initial impression was that the touch controls on the top were too busy. As well as temperature and time, there are lots of food icons to pick from. Well, some people love icons… But the results were…

DYSON SUPERSONIC NURAL £400 / go.stuff.tv/Nural It’s been almost a decade since Dyson turned the humble hairdryer into a lust-worthy piece of tech with the introduction of the Supersonic. A quiet motor, a lightweight build and super-speedy drying times, combined with futuristic looks, made the OG model an instant hit… and now we have a successor, the Supersonic Nural. It brings several improvements over the original, including a Scalp Protect mode – which is timely, seeing how scalp care is having a real moment in the beauty world. But at £400 it’s certainly an investment… The Nural sticks to the original Supersonic’s overall shape, but an illuminated rear casing that shows off the inner circuitry sets it apart visually. As well as being something you’ll want on display in your…

£550 / go.stuff.tv/WahooAce ■ With a trio of textured buttons beneath a 3.8in touchscreen, holding the Elemnt Ace gave me flashbacks to early Android phones. But the rubberised case should keep it safe from drops and smacks: the one time I stacked my bike on a gravel track while testing it, we both came off unscathed. ■ Wahoo has gone for a slightly wider 3:2 aspect ratio than its rivals, letting the Ace fit more of your route map on screen at once, and leaving plenty of room for turn-by-turn directions. The touchscreen is responsive enough to use with gloves on. ■ The OS is satisfyingly quick to react to inputs, with an emphasis on swipe dashboards and simple menus meaning you don’t need to dig around to find a…

THE BASICS ■ Pick a plan Whether you’re new to Netflix or a veteran, choose the right plan. The £4.99/m one has ads and blocks a handful of shows – you’ll see a lock icon next to them; Standard (£10.99/m) is free from ads and blocks. Both will let you watch on two devices at once. Premium (£17.99/m) goes 4K and ups simultaneous viewing to four devices. ■ Take control Tap/click during playback and you’ll see standard controls and, on the ads plan, where you’re going to be interrupted. Use the speech balloon to activate subtitles. On mobile, you can lock the screen to avoid errant taps and increase playback speed when John Wick 4 is into hour seven. ■ Download faves Netflix isn’t much cop when you’re soaring through…

NEW Straight outta testing and into our rankings. BARGAIN BUY A proper steal. Worth owning regardless of cashflow. UPDATE Time changes everything, including Stuff Top Ten entries. HOW WE RATE Always fair and accurate, our reviews are scored from 1 to 5 and might get one of these awards too: For selected products that are rated with four stars but stand out from the pack. A step up in approval, this can only be awarded to five-star products. Our highest accolade is given out just a few times a year in each key category.…

1 Google Pixel 8a from £499 / go.stuff.tv/Pixel8a In recent years, Google’s cheaper ‘a’ models have dominated the mid-range phone market. They’ve delivered outstanding value by including many of the brand’s flagship features (think amazing cameras and slick software) and cutting corners where you’re less likely to notice. And the good news is, that’s still true of the Pixel 8a, which looks and feels almost identical to the full-on Pixel 8 and performs almost as well. It really is astonishing how good the cheaper Google phones are for photography. Stuff says Once again Google proves you don’t need to spend over £500 to get a great phone 2 OnePlus Nord 4 from £479 / go.stuff.tv/Nord4 If you don’t want a Pixel 8a with its excellent camera, this is the next…

1 Apple Watch SE from £199 / go.stuff.tv/AppleWatchSE The SE is easily the best-value Apple Watch. It tracks sleep and all the exercise you need, supports Apple Pay, works great with your iPhone and… what more do most people require? The user experience is broadly identical, and while the screen bezels are a bit larger than on the Series 10 it’s hard to tell them apart without getting right up close. Note also that your SE will be carbon-neutral if you take it with a Sport Loop (unless you choose one of the fancy multicoloured options). Stuff says Offers most of the full Apple Watch experience for a whole lot less cash 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra £549 / go.stuff.tv/GWUltra There are no prizes for guessing what inspired the Galaxy…

1 Samsung QE65S95D £2099 / go.stuff.tv/SamsungS95D The S95D raises the bar of what’s achievable with an OLED television, delivering brightness and saturation beyond what was previously possible, while the glare-free screen is a revelation. Add the elegant design, immersive sound, capable smart features and extensive gaming skills, and this Samsung becomes almost impossible to resist. Stuff says Classy looks, ace image quality and great sound: a near-perfect package NOW ADD THIS Samsung HW-Q990D Wireless rear satellites and a 11.1.4-channel setup make for ultra-enveloping spatial sound. £939 / amazon.co.uk TIPS & TRICKS ● Got a modern-ish Samsung soundbar? Q Symphony tech can add the telly’s speakers into the mix. ● Families can set up individual profiles; the Tizen smart TV will offer personalised suggestions. 2 Philips 65OLED959 £3999 / go.stuff.tv/Philips959 The…

1 Apple iPad Pro (M4) from £938 / go.stuff.tv/iPadProM4 The latest iPad Pro gets incredible power, using a processor that isn’t even in a Mac yet, while being slimmer than before. The performance gains are quite staggering… and the only question is, why has Apple upgraded the Pro quite so much? It offers a level of capability that most people won’t ever need – so this is really a powerhouse for the 1% who edit or design with the stylus. And for them, the talented Pencil Pro is also a serious upgrade on the standard Pencil. Stuff says This really takes iPad power to the next level, even if iPadOS still needs more multitasking clout 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra from £1299/go.stuff.tv/TabS10Ultra The Tab S10 Ultra raises the bar…

1 Sonos Move 2 £330 / go.stuff.tv/SonosMove2 The ‘2’ means our favourite speaker is now even better. Sonos has upgraded the Move in the areas that matter most – sound quality and battery life, the latter of which has more than doubled. Our only criticisms are about the high price and the weight – and the Sonos app, which has been a pain for years now. Line-in is also a little bit of a faff with the extra adapter… but if you’re in the market for this excellent box, you’re probably beyond cables. Stuff says Beefed-up audio and a longer-lasting battery – a winning combo NOW ADD THIS YouTube Music Premium If you’d like a side of optional visuals with your audio, look no further than the ad-free tier of…

1 GoPro Hero12 Black £266 / go.stuff.tv/GoPro12 The Hero13 Black is here, and we’ll be giving you our verdict soon… but the Hero12 remains a fantastic first action camera and a solid upgrade for anyone with a Hero9 or earlier. GoPro brought back the same sensor first introduced on the Hero11 Black but made it even easier to use, adding HDR video, a 1/4in tripod thread and Bluetooth mic recording to the mix. While this isn’t a low-light champ like DJI’s Action 4, its class-leading stabilisation, upgraded audio and pro features make it supremely accessible. Stuff says An iteration rather than a revolution, this is a seriously powerful and intuitive camera 2 DJI Mini 4 Pro from £689 / go.stuff.tv/DJIMini4Pro This is definitely the best sub-250g drone we’ve reviewed, and…

1 Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) £55 / go.stuff.tv/EchoDot5 The latest Dot offers improved sound quality over the 4th Gen model. Not surprisingly given its size, it still doesn’t have the heft of a full-scale Echo, but this Dot is more than good enough for bedside table or kitchen listening – and light years away from the lame sound of the early versions. Consider the ‘with Clock’ variant if you can still find one – Amazon has now discontinued it in favour of the Echo Spot. Stuff says The 5th Gen brings a nice upgrade to an already excellent little gadget NOW ADD THIS Wall Mount for Echo Dot This mount for the Dot (and other small speakers) will keep it clear from wet kitchen surfaces. £15 / amazon.co.uk TIPS…

A phone? Pfft! And there was me thinking this one would be all about a Replicant. Unfortunately not. Or perhaps fortunately not, given that Google did for a time own Boston Dynamics – which could conceivably have ushered in an era of terrifying robot humanoids with the power to punch everyone’s face off. But no, this isn’t Blade Runner – the real Nexus 6 was an Android of the phone kind. And four years earlier, Google kicked things off with this, its very first Android blower. Well, other than a weird dev thing built by HTC. Whereas the Nexus One was a vision of the future? Come on! It even has a trackball. And was also built by HTC. Yet, despite some issues, the Nexus One was better than the…

£8900 / go.stuff.tv/Pilot Ladies and gentleman, this is your captain speaking… You couldn’t pilot a paper aeroplane, never mind a real one, but don’t let your lack of air miles put you off coveting the latest Speedmaster. It’s very hard not to be tempted by the 40.85mm stainless steel case and aluminium bezel (complete with trademark ‘dot over 90’ mark) of the Pilot, which shares styling DNA with the original 1957 Speedmaster – a favourite among airmen from the US Air Force, who liked its robustness and reliability, and valued how easy it was to read even when things started to get a little hairy at 40,000ft. Like when there’s a crying baby on board? Yeah, bawling infants can be a real distraction when you’re trying not to get shot…

JBL TOUR PRO 3 £280 / go.stuff.tv/TourPro3 The first thing you notice about these Bluetooth earbuds is the large touchscreen on their charging case. The good news is, that screen is larger than its predecessor and does more. But that’s just the tip of the techy iceberg here. JBL’s latest flagship wireless buds are bursting at the seams with features, including some that won’t become industry standards for at least another year or two. The earbuds themselves are a bit on the large side but high-end, with a combination of 10mm dynamic and balanced-armature drivers delivering sublime, nuanced audio. They build on the JBL Tour Pro 2 model with those dual drivers plus improved hi-res streaming support, longer battery life, and the ability to retransmit audio from just about any…

BRIIV 2 PRO £399 / go.stuff.tv/Briiv As you unbox the Briiv 2 Pro, a piece of paper says: “Hello. I am Briiv.” In my head it’s in Groot’s voice, because this is beautifully organic-looking for an air purifier. But although it looks alive, it isn’t. Air is pulled down through a layer of reindeer moss (a preserved lichen), a disc of coconut fibres and then a folded fabric filter. You get four of the paper filters with it, which is a year’s worth of filtration, and then replacements cost £35 a year. The company is committed to the circular economy and repairability: if you break the glass, for example, you can order a spare for just £25. I assumed the moss would be alive and wondered if I’d need to…

ERA UNIVERSAL DOOR HANDLE £309 / go.stuff.tv/EraHandle This smart door handle replaces your scuzzy old lock and key with biometrics, keycards and app control. It’s appealing… but the best thing about it is found on Era’s website: a compatibility checker to make sure it’ll work with your front door. This goes through various dimensions, but also stuff like whether you pull the handle up to lock, and whether it’s multipoint-locking or not. Stand next to your door, tape measure in hand, to take the quiz. Setup: grease Installation took me 2hrs including 20mins for the software. This is more than the 1hr suggested, but marketers are always optimistic… and they already know how to fit the lock. It required nothing more than a screwdriver and some AA batteries, but I…

£1299 / go.stuff.tv/EvoOne ■ With acoustic fabric wrapped around all four sides to disguise the 14 drivers, and a top panel made from genuine walnut, the materials and build quality of the Evo One are up to the standard you’d expect for this price. It also weighs nearly 15kg, so you’ll want to find a permanent home for it. ■ You’ll need Cambridge Audio’s StreamMagic app to get the most out of the Evo One’s selection of streaming services. You can set up loads of playlist and source shortcuts, including individual volume limits, plus there’s a seven-band EQ with six presets. ■ The Evo One is a very easy system to listen to. There’s real warmth to the mid-range and fantastic bass presence; and while there is a tiny lack…

1 Apple iPhone 16 from £799 / go.stuff.tv/iPhone16 This year’s iPhone Pro lineup is a mighty fine selection to choose from (see the 16 Pro at No6 on this list), but it’s the standard model that does more to impress. The camera control button and the 2x telephoto zoom are great to have in particular, while the battery life is excellent. The 6.1in OLED screen’s refresh rate is fixed at 60Hz, which is a bit disappointing, but Apple clearly believes most people don’t care about that. Stuff says A pleasing update that’s much more appealing than spending more to go Pro NOW ADD THIS Apple MagSafe Charger The latest version of Apple’s wireless charger lets you fuel up your iPhone at up to 25W. from £39 / apple.com TIPS &…

1 Sony WF-1000XM5 £175 / go.stuff.tv/WFXM5 The WF-1000XM5 in-ears are significantly smaller than the XM4s, which were already a lot more compact than their predecessors. And yet Sony has still squeezed even larger drivers inside each earbud, along with the firm’s best active noise-cancelling yet. The feature list is as extensive as ever, and they’re priced to compete with Bose’s best. Add in decent battery life and a strong app, and you won’t find anything more well-rounded for less. Stuff says Excellent noise-cancellation, a comfy fit and simply stellar audio NOW ADD THIS Spigen Rugged Armor Case This drop-resistant outer shield comes with a carabiner clip for keeping your buds within reach. £20 / amazon.co.uk TIPS & TRICKS ● Sony’s eartips are great, as long as you use the right…

1 Garmin Edge 1040 Solar £519 / go.stuff.tv/EdgeSolar Ideal for multi-day adventures and training camps, the Edge 1040 Solar harnesses the sun’s power for a massive 45hrs of riding time on one charge. It has all the mapping, navigation and training firepower you’ll ever need, including accuracy-boosting dual-band GPS, best-in-class route planning and detailed training insights via Garmin Connect. The screen could be brighter, but we love the custom ride profiles that make it easy to exploit all that performance data. Stuff says A do-it-all beast of a bike computer with unrivalled battery life, reliable GPS and useful training smarts 2 JLab JBuds Air Sport £70 / go.stuff.tv/JBudsAirSport The third-gen JBuds Air Sport seriously flex JLab’s value muscle: with a solid earhook fit, custom EQ, an ambient awareness mode plus…

1 Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max £1549 / go.stuff.tv/AmbeoMax Utterly convincing Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D sound, ample power and lots of inputs mean no other soundbar currently available can perform sonic feats with the solidity and confidence of this Sennheiser. The sheer room-filling scale of its sound is remarkable – and the more affordable (but still hugely powerful) Plus version is also worth a look. Stuff says The Ambeo Soundbar Max is a big unit but the sound it makes is bigger still 2 Sonos Arc Ultra £999 / go.stuff.tv/ArcUltra It’s scarcely believable that such high-quality sound can come from such a diminutive form. The Ultra is about as big as upgrades get, with much more quality on offer than you get from the standard Arc. Stuff says Incredible for…

1 Amazon Echo (4th Gen) £110 / go.stuff.tv/Echo4Gen Having morphed from a cylinder to a sphere, the latest Echo is an excellent newsreader, weather forecaster, personal assistant and intercom straight out of the box; but it’s now also a capable speaker and a very accessible smart home hub. It doesn’t sound as good as the Sonos Era 100 for listening to music, but it’s significantly smarter and considerably cheaper too. Stuff says An all-round upgrade that makes the Echo a smarter speaker than ever NOW ADD THIS Honeywell T6R This Zigbee-enabled thermostat is wireless so you can place it where it’s most convenient. £163 / screwfix.com TIPS & TRICKS ● The Echo’s built-in Zigbee hub can hook up hundreds of smart home devices without a bridge. ● Pair a compatible…