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MSI GT73VR 7RF gaming laptop review: Ludicrous performance at a ludicrous price

Gaming laptops have always compromised on performance. The MSI GT73VR 7RF Titan Pro is the first laptop we've encountered that doesn't.

JBL Flip 3 speaker review: A powerful well-designed Bluetooth speaker

JBL, the “aam janta” consumer arm of Harman, now owned by Samsung and is well attuned to what its users want. Flip 3 is a product that fills the gap for a mid-range Bluetooth speaker that strikes a balance between cost and good sound.

Creative Muvo 2 Review: A solid feature-rich splash-proof Bluetooth speaker

Creative is a trusted brand in the audio space. They were the first ones to introduce popular consumer audio cards and Creative CD-ROM drives back in the 90’s. Today we get a smart sophisticated Bluetooth speaker from Creative called the Muvo 2.

Acer TravelMate P449 review: A sensible, understated design marred by a poor display unit

The Acer TravelMate P449 is meant to be a workhorse of a device for a working professional or a student. Does it fit the bill? Let's find out

MSI GE62 7RE Apache Pro laptop review: Well-managed thermals make for a decent mid-ranger

This MSI device is in a very competitive spot and a number of gaming devices from rivals are slugging it out in this space. What's MSI done to stand out?

Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop review: A consistent performer at a great price

Established gaming brands already sell capable gaming laptops. What is Lenovo offering that can set it apart? That’s exactly what I intend to find out.

1MORE Single Driver in-ear headphone (1M301) review: Clear sound and great value

With a name that's not unlike that of a generic Chinese knock-off brand, I wasn't very keen on reviewing it. On closer inspection however, I'm glad I did.

Acer Spin 3 SP315-51 laptop review: Disappointing performance makes this a tough sell

For a laptop experience to qualify as tolerable, it must offer a good display and adequate performance for the tasks at hand.

Lenovo Ideapad 520S review: A good buy at its price, but it could do with some tweaks

The Ideapad 520S is tastefully designed and nicely built. The unit we received came in a matte grey finish and features a small Lenovo logo on the lid.

Asus ZenBook UX430UQ review: Excellent display stands out in this workhorse of an ultrabook

If you are looking for a light laptop which can do more than just let you do office related work, the UX430UQ is one product that should definitely be under consideration

RHA CL750 review: Premium earphones for those who really appreciate good sound

These “Aston Martin of Headphones” company sent us their flagship RHA - CL750 earphones for a listen. Here's how they fared.

Sony MHC-V50D speaker review: Spectacular audio from an unlikely source

When Sony offered to send me the V50D, I wasn’t particularly keen on it, but when I tried it, I discovered a speaker unlike any that I'd previously tested

1More Triple Driver review: Superb sounding in-ear headphones with mic

These are fantastic earphones no doubt. The tech, the tuning and the thought behind the packaging really shines

Sony Xperia XZ1 review: The most disappointing flagship of 2017

At its price point, the XZ1 manages to slot itself between 2017's flagships and the wannabe flagships in the Rs 30,000 range. But does it thrive here?

Honor View 10 Review: A solid offering from Huawei that doesn't yet capitalise on its AI-focused internals

Does the View 10 really hold up to last year's ideal while managing to fend off stiff competition from the likes of OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi and Vivo?

Coolpad Cool Play 6 review: Great hardware and an average camera make for an interesting package

The highlights of the Coolpad Cool Play 6 include its dual-camera setup, the reasonably powerful Snapdragon 653 and a whopping 6 GB of RAM

Sound One V8: A typically average sounding budget wireless Bluetooth headphone set

The problem with cheap wireless headphones is that while you get the convenience of wireless audio, you lose out on sound quality. The V8 is no different.

Sony WH-1000 XM2: An incredibly feature-rich and well-designed wireless noise cancelling headphone

Fiddlers would love the Sony Headphones Connect app that lets you tinker with the EQ, sound profiles and increase/decrease the amount of ambient noise.

Huawei Honor 9 Lite review: Gorgeous looking, quad-camera sporting smartphone offering immense value for money

The starting price of Rs 10,999 (for the 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage) for a handset that looks this lovely is itself enough for a lot of consumers to pick up this phone.

Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus Review: A premium mid-ranger with stunning looks and a great display that fails to match up to its competition

Competing with the OnePlus 5T and the Honor View 10, the Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus packs a good display and stellar battery life but falls hard on performance.

Vivo V7 Review: A phone for those who live for their selfies, everyone else can look elsewhere

If you live and die by your selfies the V7 is an incredible phone, and it’s the only reason to buy the V7.

Nokia 8 Review: HMD Global has produced a device that can carry the Nokia legacy, but camera needs a lot of work

Nokia 8 is a stellar device from HMD Global and it almost checks all the right boxes for the first Nokia-branded flagship. But here is the thing, ‘almost’.

InFocus Vision 3 review: Great value for money but only if the taller display matters to you

If all you want in your entry-level smartphone is a 18:9 display, then the Infocus Vision 3 is for you.

LSTN Troubadour: A unique set of wood-based wireless headphones with heart

These headphones are made for those who enjoy listening to music with a bit of colouring. Those looking for accuracy of sound, look somewhere else.

10.or D review: A good entry-level smartphone that manages to mount an admirable challenge to the Xiaomi Redmi 5A

10.or and Amazon manage to mount a surprising challenge to the market by creating a compelling smartphone in their first attempt with some minor issues.

MSI GE73VR 7RF Raider laptop review: A desktop replacement that's worthy of a true gamer

At Rs 1,86,000, I’d heartily recommend this laptop to anyone looking for a sensible desktop replacement that can offer a no-holds-barred gaming experience.

HP Pavilion x360 14 review: A dependable all-rounder that can be hard to recommend

This isn’t an exciting laptop. As the title suggests, it’s simply a stolid performer that can get the job done, nothing more, nothing less.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 review: Evolutionary updates just aren't enough anymore

The Redmi Note 5 ticks all the right boxes, but for the very first time in years, Xiaomi has competition breathing down its neck.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro review: The new budget smartphone king, but competition is inching closer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, is the new unbeatable king of the budget smartphone segment.

Moto Z2 Force Review: Shatterproof goodness with bundled battery mod makes this phone an ideal road warrior

Moto Z2 Force has a lot going for it — clean Android experience, value-adding Moto software features, shatterproof display, sleek form factor and the bundled TurboPower Pack mod