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Judging the performance of the Vision Pro from a 30-minute demo wouldn’t be possible, but from my experience so far, it has everything it needs to be exceptional. It was incredibly smooth and consistent; stuttering is a word that does not exist in its vocabulary. Virtual reality headsets have significantly improved over the years, moving from devices that more often than not caused motion sickness – especially when used for more than a few minutes – to much faster refresh rates on the displays, allowing them to deliver a more fluid experience overall, but Vision Pro is on a different level. It offered such a smooth performance that motion sickness was never on my radar and the only side effect I had following my briefing was trying to digest what I had just experienced. Even turning the Digital Crown to move between the virtual world and the real world was a gentle and natural feeling, gliding between the environments seamlessly. There were very few things I disliked about Vision Pro, but FaceTime was one. The digital persona of someone in the Apple Park offices several hundred metres from my demo was impressive, but the overall FaceTime experience with this person was much more impersonal than what you get on iPhone and iPad. More like talking to a robot than a real person, with unnatural and awkward smiling and laughing from the digital persona and some lag too. Put it this way, I wouldn’t choose FaceTime on Vision Pro over iPhone as yet. MARCH 2024 T3 51 Performance PERFORMANCE

While the design, displays and gesture controls are achievements in themselves, Vision Pro’s greatest victory so far, is content. Apple didn’t focus on gaming, but it didn’t have to because whether it’s watching back Spatial Video, sitting in the centre of 180-degree 3D 8K videos with Apple Immersive Video or transporting you to incredible places within the Environments mode, the content is mind-blowing. From watching a tear-jerking Spatial Video of a child’s birthday party and witnessing how realistic – and therefore special – the experience could be for loved ones far away, to the Environments mode that took me to the edge of a blissfully calm lake in Mount Hood, the potential here is unhinged. Avatar 2 in 3D was absolutely exceptional on Vision Pro, and the Cinema mode makes you feel like you’re in the best seat in the house with no distractions. That’s nothing compared to sport and concerts however. My demo took me right behind the hoop at a basketball game to next to the piano at an intimate Alicia Keyes concert, before launching me under water with sharks and onto a tightrope thousands of feet in the air. Add to allthose experiences that Disney is a partner for Vision Pro, allowing you to watch Disney’s fantastic library of films in 3D and with such incredible detail, and you have a device that may not sell as many units as iPhone, butthat will change the world of computing as we know it. Justlike the Macintosh did 40 years ago. One of the Vision Pro’s greatest triumphs is that it doesn’t require additional controls to interact with the VisionOS interface. All you need is your eyes, your hands, and getting accustomed to a light pinch and drag gesture. What was perhaps the most surprising about these elements of Vision Pro was how quickly the interface responded and the app icons ‘popped’ when glanced at, to how natural the gesture became after seconds, whether swiping through photos or moving things around the spatial environment. It’s incredibly disappointing things in the real world don’t subtly bounce when I look at them now, or move when I pinch and drag. The 12 cameras and five sensors within the Vision Pro are remarkable at tracking your eyes and hands. The only time I noticed gesture control not being recognised properly was when my hands were too close together in my lap, meaning the cameras and sensors weren’t able to see the movements clearly. There is an initial setup process but it’s a matter of minutes. For eye calibration you follow dots around the Vision Pro’s screen a couple of times, while hand calibration involves holding both hands up for a few seconds. What’s notable is how subtle the pinch and drag gesture could be and how minor a glance needed to be for the Vision Pro to register. The VisionOS interface is also exceptionally familiar instantly. How a brand new device, brand new interface and a brand new category could feel immediately natural was surprising. 52 T3 MARCH 2024 Apple VisionPro EYE-TRACKING & GESTURE CONTROL IMMERSIVE VIDEO CONTENT

Stuck in a fitness rut? Power through the metaphorical brick wall with the latest tech, trackers and training tips Words: Leon Poultney MARCH 2024 T3 53 Massive workoutpowerups

54 T3 MARCH 2024 Massive workoutpowerups TRADITIONAL FITNESSKIT 4 PRIMAL PERSONAL SERIES HIIT BENCH For those seriously averse to joining a local gym, there is the Primal Personal Series HIIT %HQFK ZKLFK LV WKH ĆWQHVV equivalent of a Bento Box – essentially everything you need in one carefully contained package. The adjustable ZHLJKWV EHQFK FOHYHUO\ KRXVHV a set of Primal’s adjustable dumbbells (4.5-25kg), an adjustable kettlebell (4.5-18kg) and lashing points for the included resistance bands and battle ropes. £900, primalstrength.com 3 JAXJOX KETTLEBELL CONNECT 2.0 $V ZLWK WKH %RZćH[ 6HOHFW7HFK system, JaxJox makes it dead simple to jump from 5.5-19kg with the simple press of a button. The stacking weight system resides inside the kettlebell, giving it a more natural feel when swinging, while built-in sensors keep track of your every movement. Sync up to the JaxJox smartphone app and you can even make the most of guided workouts, stats tracking and long-term goal setting (and smashing). £130, amazon.co.uk 1 2 3 4 2 TANGRAM FACTORY LED SMART JUMP ROPE Jump rope is a fantastic way to burn calories, improve coordination and generally strengthen muscles, but sometimes it can get tedious. This connected rope from Tangram Factory tackles that by linking up with a smartphone app to track revolutions, monitor calorie burn and even offer interval training routines and fun challenges. The LEDs SRUWUD\ ĆWQHVV GDWD DV \RX rotate the rope like an Eric Prydz light show, just with more sweat. £80, johnlewis.com 1 BOWFLEX SELECTTECH 552I DUMBBELLS Not all of us are blessed with plentiful space at home to create an Instagram-worthy domestic gym, but that doesn’t necessarily mean buckling at a Fitness First membership deal. These selectable dumbbells IURP %RZćH[ VSDQ NJ giving plenty of room for muscle-building progression, while a simple twist and select mechanism makes for quick and easy weight selection. Robust, ergonomic and a great spacesaver for any home workouts. effiffi ĆWQHVVVXSHUVWRUHFRXN

MARCH 2024 T3 55 Smarttreadmills&exercisebikes SMART TREADMILLS&EXERCISEBIKES ERGATTA ROWER Gamifying any experience generally makes it more fun and the Ergatta Rower is by far one of the most entertaining ways to burn calories. It also helps that the slick interactive touchscreen is PRXQWHG WR D ĆQH LQGRRU URZHU :DWHU5RZHUèV $PHULFDQ &KHUU\ Wood model). The Ergatta digital experience includes everything from structured workouts to interactive games, where the rower sucks up virtual rings with every stroke. Focus on the display, and \RX ZRQèW HYHQ QRWLFH \RXèUH EXUQLQJ RII WKH ćDE £2,495, waterrower.co.uk BOWFLEX MAX TRAINER SEI &RPSDFW TXLHW DQG FDSDEOH RI ZRUNLQJ D ZKROH KRVW RI PDMRU PXVFOH JURXSV LQ WKH ERG\ WKH ORZLPSDFW 0D[ 7UDLQHU 6(L LV fantastic for working up a sweat without putting too much strain RQ WKH MRLQWV DQG OLJDPHQWV 7KH ODWHVW PRGHO LQFOXGHV D LQFK colour display, 16 resistance levels and four-grip handlebars, as well as a media rack for housing a tablet. Pair it with the JRNY app and you’ll get access to on-demand training sessions and a library of calorie-torching workouts effiffi ĆWQHVVVXSHUVWRUHFRXN WATTBIKE ATOM Arguably the most realistic indoor riding experience out there, the Atom fuses Wattbike’s deep knowledge of cycling sensors and data collection, and packages it up in one stylish but awesomely powerful SLHFH RI NLW &RQQHFW ZLWK =ZLIW YLD D WDEOHW RU ODUJHU VFUHHQ IRU virtual cycling sessions, or train using Wattbike’s own inbuilt tools. The gear changes and gradient simulation are fantastic, while the magnetic resistance system means it is quiet enough to train in the living room while The Traitors is on. £2,400, wattbike.com MAGIC AI FITNESS SMART MIRROR Ignore the name, this doesn’t actually involve magic, but instead the mirror uses a front-facing camera to track your movements as you workout. A ‘personal trainer’ appears on the mirror’s touchscreen surface to guide you through a number of strength, HIIT and even boxing routines, while reps are automatically counted and form corrected where necessary. It’s a great way of squeezing the most out of every single rep, perfecting form and generally having a digital PT tell you exactly what to do. effiffi PDJLFĆW

56 T3 MARCH 2024 Massive workoutpowerups TRACKERS&SMARTWATCHES 2 MYZONE MZ SWITCH 0\=RQH LV QRYHO LQ VR PXFK WKDW it awards points for effort (via an app), which levels the playing ĆHOG ZKHQ LW FRPHV WR ĆWQHVV levels, as an elevated heart rate is all you need to climb the numerous leaderboards and nail the plethora of monthly challenges. It’s a great motivator for being generally active. The 6ZLWFK LV WKH ĆUVW 0\=RQH monitor that can be worn on the chest, arm or wrist, opening the door to swimming, cycling and many more activities. £140, buy.myzone.org 4 POLAR VERITY SENSE Designed for those that like to move, this optical heart rate monitor is worn on the forearm or upper arm to deliver accurate heart rate readings without the discomfort of a chest strap. Better still, it is water-resistant and perfect for swimmers, tracking distance and pace, with the option to attach it to goggles and measure heart rate from the temple. A true multi-sports device, it packs Bluetooth and Ant+ connectivity for syncing to apps and gym machinery. £86.50, polar.com 1 APPLE WATCH ULTRA 2 Apple has been slowly but surely creeping up on more established ĆWQHVV ZDWFK ULYDOV ZKHQ LW comes to offering an impressive suite of biometric-tracking tech and activity-monitoring SURĆOHV 7KH 8OWUD  VLWV DWRS of the Apple Watch range and, alongside its incredibly tough EXLOG TXDOLW\ WKH 8OWUD  RIIHUV XQULYDOOHG DFFHVV WR ĆWQHVV GDWD via Siri, as well as new gesture controls that make it easier to do smartwatch stuff, like answer emails, while working out. £799, apple.co.uk 3 GARMIN VIVOACTIVE 5 :KHUH WKH $SSOH :DWFK 8OWUD  attempts to tick every ‘lifestyle’ box, the more affordable Garmin keeps things simple and instead looks to paint an accurate picture of the wearer’s overall health. Advanced sleep-tracking, step-counting, a feast of activity SURĆOHV DQG RYHUDOO VWUHVV monitoring collude to create a daily snapshot of your ‘readiness’ to train. What’s more,the lovely $02/(' WRXFKVFUHHQ HYHQ offers interactive workouts from the wrist. £260, garmin.com 1 2 3 4

MARCH 2024 T3 57 Supercharge your workout SUPERCHARGEYOUR WORKOUT Trainer to the stars and Lumen ambassador Don Saladino shows you how to maximise your calorie expenditure and increase muscle mass with his ‘metabolic workout’ 1 DUMBBELL ROMANIAN DEADLIFT Hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging straight down in front of you. Stand with feet hip-width apart. 0DLQWDLQ D VWUDLJKW EDFN KLQJH DW WKH KLSV and lower the dumbbells towards the ground while keeping them close to your body. Feel the stretch in your hamstrings without rounding your back excessively. 3DXVH EULHć\ DW WKH ERWWRP WKHQ UHWXUQ to the starting position by engaging your hamstrings and glutes. 2 LATERAL BOUND Although a fancy way of leaping from side to side, the Lateral Bound takes a little practice. Stand with feet hip-width apart, maintaining good posture with chest up. Shift your weight onto one leg, slightly bending the knee. Explosively push off the grounded leg and jump laterally to the side, extending the opposite leg out. Land softly on the RSSRVLWH OHJ 0DLQWDLQ EDODQFH RQ WKH VLQJOH leg, touching toes down if you need, and immediately bound back to the starting position. Focus on controlled landings, engaging your core for stability. 3 SIDE PLANKS Lie on your side with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder and legs stacked. Lift your hips, creating a straight line from your head to your heels. Engage your core and hold the position, avoiding any sagging or excessive arching. Focus on lifting the hips toward the ceiling to maximise activation. Hold the side plank for 20-30 seconds or longer if possible. Switch sides and repeat. 4 SINGLE ARM BRIDGE PRESS Lie on your back with knees bent and IHHW ćDW RQ WKH JURXQG +ROG D GXPEEHOO in one hand, arm extended straight up towards the ceiling. Press through the heel of the opposite foot and lift your hips, creating a bridge position. 0DLQWDLQ D VWUDLJKW OLQH IURP VKRXOGHUV WR knees while lifting your hips. Keeping the core engaged, lower the dumbbell to the side of your chest. Press the dumbbell back up to the starting position. 5 SINGLE ARM DUMBBELL ROW Stand with feet shoulder-width apart or NQHHO RQ D ćDW ZHLJKWV EHQFK LI \RX KDYH one, holding a dumbbell in one hand. Hinge at the hips (if you are standing), keeping your back straight, and lower your chest towards the ground. Let the dumbbell hang straight down, arm fully extended. Pull the dumbbell towards your hip, keeping your elbow close to your body. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement. Lower the dumbbell back down with control. 6 GOBLET SQUAT Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell close to your chest. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Keep chest up and core engaged. Initiate the squat by pushing hips back and bending knees. Lower until elbows touch the inside RI NQHHV 3DXVH EULHć\ Push through heels, engage glutes and return to starting position. Breathe in as you lower, exhale as you rise. Aim for 8-12 reps. Focus on form before increasing weight.

58 T3 MARCH 2024 Massive workoutpowerups 6TIPSFORSUSTAINABLEGAINS Personal trainer and sports scientist Dr Milo Wolf believes there are smart ways to train that save time and offer a shortcut to gains in size and strength 1 PREPARE TO FAIL This essentially means work as hard as you can with good form, taking every set of whatever exercise you are doing to failure or as close as possible. “By taking each set to failure, you are making each set more stimulative,” Dr Wolf states. 2 TRY COMPOUND MOVEMENTS Plan a workout that involves exercises that incorporate a number of muscle groups. Things like the squat, the deadlift, the bench press and the pull-up all fall into this camp and can help stimulate overall growth better than specialist isolation exercises that generally take a lot longer to see results. 3 TRAIN BILATERALLY ‘Train bilaterally’ is sports science talk for prioritising those exercises that work both VLGHV RI \RXU ERG\ UDWKHU WKDQ KRQLQJ LQ RQ single leg or arm movements. “When you DUH DW D SRLQW ZKHUH \RX QHHG WR DGGUHVV symmetry or an unbalance in strength, WKHQ \RX FDQ PRYH RQ WR XQLODWHUDO ZRUN but bilateral is just as good for seeing UHVXOWV DQG LWèV D PRUH HIĆFLHQW XVH RI WLPHë Dr Wolf says. 4 THE AGNOSTIC PUMP Supersets are a brilliant way to save time, without scrimping on the exercises. Pairing two antagonistic exercises, or those that incorporate opposite muscle groups, and performing them back-to-back is the ZD\ WR JR LI \RX ZDQW WR VSHHGLO\ EXLOG XS different parts of your body. “Biceps and triceps is one of the most common,” explains Dr Wolf. “But chest and back, quadriceps and hamstrings or any two exercises that don’t have any overlap or don’t lead to excessive fatigue all work,” he adds. 5 WARM-UPS ARE OVERRATED ,W ćLHV LQ WKH IDFH RI FRQYHQWLRQ EXW spending 30 minutes running on a treadmill or using a rowing machine to warm-up for hypertrophy or strength training isn’t required. The best warm-up is simply performing light reps of the exercise in question. Do two or three sets of light work on the bench press, building up to your heavy working set, for example. 6 EFFICIENCY IS KEY “Prioritising dumbbell and stack-loaded machine and cable machine exercises are all great options when compared to a barbell movement, for example,” Dr Wolf explains. “You’ll have to spend time setting up the plates, adding a collar and more. The good news is, your muscle doesn’t care what piece of equipment you use to stimulate it,” he adds.

MARCH 2024 T3 59 KnoxRobinson Mat Gallager talks to the charismatic iFit trainer about his training style, RPE, long-distance races and mindfulness in running KNOXROBINSON FIT has a wealth of talented trainers at its disposal but none have quite the style and charisma of Knox Robinson. The New York native has chalked up nearly 100 videos on the platform, with series visiting South Africa, Kenya, Mexico City and many more. His authentic and relaxed style has made him a popular choice for new and advanced runners alike, both on the iFIT platform and beyond. So we were keen to find out more about the advice Robinson would give those looking to either start or take their running up a notch in 2024. RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION One of the main measurements used across all iFIT workouts is the rate of perceived exertion or RPE. This allows runners, as well as cyclists and rowers, to put in an effort relative to their ability rather than try to hit a certain speed. “RPE is great because it is a metric to get us to learn how to run on feel,” says Robinson. “It’s an incredibly instructive tool from day one that we can use to understand what’s happening with our bodies and minds.” The level of RPE is personal – your RPE won’t be the same as another user’s RPE, or your iFit trainer’s RPE, but the relative level of effort will be the same. The RPE scale on iFit runs from one to 10, with warm-up jogs normally around a four, steady runs at a five or six, and faster sprints hitting an eight or nine. Some trainers break this down by heart rate; for instance, a five RPE is considered a maximum of 77% of your maximum heart rate. STARTING YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY The biggest challenge for any fitness journey is often how to begin. So how can you get started? “Not to take all the oxygen out of the room, but it is just putting one foot in front of the other,” says Robinson. “I get it. I live in the world and I have a litany of reasons why I can’t do this or can’t do that.” One of Knox’s big inspirations though was Kenyan long-distance runner, Eliud Kipchoge. “I was there in Monza in 2017 when he first attempted a two-hour marathon and fell just short by 26 seconds,” says Robinson. “As he crossed the line, it started to rain and I had to put my sunglasses on because I started to cry. My first thought was: ‘Wow, what are the i excuses that I’m holding onto? What can I let go of to break a barrier for myself?’” Whether you’re a champion runner or someone figuring out how to start a fitness journey, Knox says it’s important to understand the barriers, but know that it does begin with putting one foot in front of the other. “That expression, we make the road by walking. I like to say we make the road by jogging,” adds Robinson. For those who already run, taking it to the next level can also be a challenge. According to Knox, whether you’re aiming for a 5K, 10K or more, consistency is key. “It’s unromantic and I’ve tried to put lipstick on it over the years, but I’m always going to tell you the truth,” says Robinson. That doesn’t necessarily mean running every day. In fact, according to Knox, part of the journey is understanding what consistency means to you. “We have to follow the journey with consistency, but we also have to give ourselves grace,” says Robinson. “Giving yourself grace means withholding judgement. That’s what I talk about in a lot of the series. Hold back from judging yourself harshly, hold back from judging what’s going on in your body.” MINDFULNESS IN RUNNING Whether you’re looking to run 5k, 10k or an ultra marathon, the process is the same. Knox says that rather than the distance, it’s actually the space that’s hard. “I was talking with an athlete and he was like: ‘Ah, the marathon’s such and such until mile 22. And then it got really rough, and I started thinking about all my life decisions and all the bad things I did in fifth grade,’” says Robinson. “And I was like, well, now you know what you have to work on. It’s your presence of mind and your mindfulness.” According to Knox, the reason ultra distances are more intense is because of the space to fill. “That’s why sometimes I just don’t say anything and leave you with your heartbeat,” says Robinson. “But I do that at the end of the series when we’ve built the momentum, we’ve built the trust. For you and I to run in silence for 10 minutes is a very intense and galvanising spiritual experience.” While many of the iFit trainers have produced videos from locations known for mindfulness and meditation, Knox adds a moment of mindfulness at the start of his workouts, giving users a minute to walk in silence and reflect on their thoughts. “I really started bringing that mindful moment into the workouts,” says Robinson. This method is perfect for someone who’s not a fan of a shouty trainer, telling you to give it 110%. It’s almost the complete opposite of that and it’s part of what makes iFit and trainers like Knox Robinson so interesting. “That’s what’s cool about iFit, it’s actually rewriting the whole thing,” says Robinson. “The machines are incredible, the trainers are incredible, the community is incredible. The locations are epic. All those constituent parts are rewriting the whole connected fitness narrative. So if we’re doing that, if we’re writing a new code, why wouldn’t we bring our best innovations to the practice, starting with a mindfulness practice that’s commensurate with a fitness journey?” You can find Knox Robinson’s training sessions on iFit.com and compatible machines, from brands including NordicTrack, Pro-Form, Freemotion, Wieder and Matrix. “Hold back from judging yourself harshly,judging what’s going oninyour body”

60 T3 MARCH 2024 Whether you wantto get your new business off the ground, eat more healthily or enjoy your downtime more, upgrading your smart home can help get you there t this time of year, many of us are thinking about our goals for the future. Whether you’re looking to improve your work-life balance, eat better, improve your fitness or save more money, it’s easy for your momentum to wane as the year progresses and your ambitions come into contact with reality. Fortunately, smart tech can prove invaluable in ensuring you remain committed to your goals for the coming year. Not only can it help you keep track of your commitments and achievements but it can actively make achieving them easier by helping you get in the zone or provide handy tips and advice. So as you refresh your home this spring, it’s definitely worth considering how smart tech can help you achieve all your aims this year. Here are just a few ways EE’s smart home devices can help. LEVELUP YOUR SMARTHOME Work smarter More and more of us are working from home than ever before, whether that’s telecommuting to the office or launching our latest side hustle. But if you’re going to smash your productivity goals, you need to know that your home is smart enough to take the strain. thanks to EE’s Smart Wi-Fi devices – these mesh routers will help extend your Wi-Fi signal so it reaches every nook and cranny of your home. Moreover, you only need a single password to connect anywhere on the network. If you’re going to make a decent impression during that meeting, you’ll also want to avoid the dreaded stutter of buffering video calls. EE’s Wi-Fi Enhancer can help here – this add-on for the Smart Hub Plus allows you to enable Work Mode. During working hours you can set your home broadband to prioritise connections from professional apps like Zoom or Teams, protecting your connection from bandwidth bandits in your house. Eat healthier Perhaps one of the most common ambitions people have for improving their lives is to eat a healthier, more A First of all, you want to be sure you can get the best out of your internet whether you’re working in your dedicated home office or perched at the breakfast bar in your kitchen. Fortunately, banishing Wi-Fi cold spots throughout your house is a breeze, A smarter home can also help you enjoy a better worklife balance and find more ways to unwind

MARCH 2024 T3 61 Advertorial nourishing and varied diet. And upgrading your kitchen to a smart kitchen is one of the easiest ways to ensure you’re able to make your meals more wholesome and nutritious. Not only are smart screens an affordable way to watch TV or video call with friends in your kitchen, they’re also a great hands-free way to look up ingredients and follow recipes. Investing in an air fryer can help you cook food using much less energy – many also feature smart functionality like apps that allow remote cooking and offer personalised recipes. If you really want to go the whole hog, why not pick up a fully fledged smart oven? Some premium brands offer full smartphone control and allow you to monitor how your food is cooking via in-built cameras – perfect for days you want flawlessly cooked food ready for when you get home. Get fit But part of the joy of having a smarter home isn’t just how it can help you bust through your chores or be more productive at work. A smart home can also help you enjoy a better work-life balance and find more ways to unwind. Fancy converting your spare room into a smart gym? EE’s Smart Wi-Fi devices will help ensure all your smart fitness kit can easily access your home Wi-Fi. Even better, EE’s Smart Hub Plus is compatible with Wi-Fi 6, ensuring you don’t experience any lapses when streaming workouts. On top of that, it pauses connections to devices that aren’t in use, meaning you can be sure your Peloton or smart weights aren’t hogging any bandwidth once your exercise sesh is over. Kick back If you don’t find the idea of working up a sweat relaxing, why not get your game on instead? Building your own smart gaming room is easier than ever. Wireless surround setups will allow you to enjoy 3D audio without having to faff around laying wiring, while multiple smart lighting brands will react to the action on-screen, immersing you more deeply in those virtual worlds. And there’s no need to worry about whether your internet can keep up. EE’s Wi-Fi Enhancer also unlocks Game Mode, which can help turbo charge your gaming experience. Its built-in geo-filtering will automatically connect you to the best quality servers to cut latency to an absolute minimum. Need that extra edge when playing Overwatch 2? Then fire up the Ping Optimiser and watch it trim your lag to the absolute minimum. Of course, gaming is best enjoyed in moderation. So if you want to banish distractions in the run-up to bedtime – or just want your kids to stop hogging your PS5 – the Smart Hub Plus’s Wi-Fi Controls allow you to schedule a Wi-Fi freeze or pause connections at a device level. You can even group devices, allowing you to schedule access for whole areas of your house. And should you want to tackle your professional, fitness or gaming goals on the go switch to EE Broadband, save £20 monthly on upgrades and new SIMs and unlock unlimited data on your existing EE mobile plans. For more information on how EE can help power up your new smart home, head over to: ee.co.uk/home

62 T3 MARCH 2024 Tailor your soundfor every room TAILOR YOUR SOUND FOR EVERY ROOM Words: Simon Lucas Photography: Neil Godwin Epic sound in all the rooms of your home can be yours, without stress or aggro. Here’s how…

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64 T3 MARCH 2024 Tailor your soundfor every room SONOS ERA 300 It looks a bit weird, true, but the shape of the Era 300 is dictated by its IXQFWLRQ 7KLV VSHDNHU KDV GULYHUV ĆULQJ LQ DOO GLUHFWLRQV LQ RUGHU WR PDNH your favourite spatial audio content sound as deep, wide and tall as possible. If you want to get right inside your tunes, here’s the speaker to put you there. £399, sonos.com BOSE SMART SOUNDBAR ULTRA Soundbars that are just as adept with music as with movies are pretty thin on the ground – so Bose is to be applauded for the Smart Soundbar Ultra. ,WèV D EDUQVWRUPLQJ OLVWHQ IRU ĆOPV DEOH WR FKXFN HIIHFWV IDU DQG ZLGH DQG it’s a poised and realistic speaker where music is concerned. It’s betterlooking than your average soundbar, too. £799, bose.co.uk SONOS ARC Not only is the Arc one of the very best Dolby Atmos soundbars around (thanks to its ability to spread movie sound far and wide), it’s also a very accomplished speaker when it comes to music too. So Sonos is basically offering you the best of all possible worlds here: a soundbar that makes every movie a thrillingly immersive experience, a speaker that is a faithful, rhythmically adept and lavishly detailed listen when it comes to music, and a device that’s part of the most ORJLFDO PRVW VWDEOH PXOWLURRP HFRV\VWHP DURXQG ,W FRXOG RQO\ EH better if it made movie recommendations too. £899, sonos.com LIVING ROOM

MARCH 2024 T3 65 Kitchen GOOGLE NEST AUDIO Big by the standards of Nest speakers, but plenty small enough to live KDSSLO\ LQ \RXU NLWFKHQ WKH $XGLR LV SHUKDSV WKH ĆUVW 1HVW VSHDNHU WKDWèV as much about sonic performance as it is smart-speaker convenience. So not only do you get impeccable voice assistance and extensive multi-room possibilities, you get very enjoyable sound into the bargain too. £89.99, store.google.com AMAZON ECHO DOT (5TH GEN) Stylish looks, compact dimensions and with a price-tag that looks like a misprint, the 5th generation Echo Dot is the best-value Echo speaker of the lot. It sounds way bigger than it looks, it’s got the most responsive Alexa voice assistant around, and it’s happy to be positioned wherever is most convenient. This is Amazon at its very best. £54.99, amazon.co.uk DENON HOME 150 7KH 'HQRQ +RPH  LV WLG\ HQRXJK WR ĆW QHDWO\ RQ D NLWFKHQ ZRUNWRS ĆQLVKHG WR D KLJK HQRXJK VWDQGDUG to look good while it does so, and has the sort of scale DQG ĆGHOLW\ RI VRXQG WKDWèV RXW RI DOO SURSRUWLRQ WR LWV um, proportions. The Denon Home 150 is a punchy, entertaining listen, can be controlled using either Alexa or Siri voice assistants, and is part of Denon’s excellent HEOS multi-room ecosystem too. Choosing between black or white is the toughest decision you’ll have to make, because otherwise the Home 150 is a no-brainer. £189, denon.com KITCHEN

66 T3 MARCH 2024 Tailor your soundfor every room SONOS ERA 100 On a pound-for-pound basis, the Era 100 is as good as anything in the entire Sonos catalogue – which, for the avoidance of doubt, means it’s very, very good indeed. It looks good, sounds great, and is as easy as pie to LQWHJUDWH LQWR D ZLGHU PXOWLURRP V\VWHP 6RQRV KDV ĆQDOO\ JRW DURXQG WR adding Bluetooth capability, too, which only sweetens an already toothrottingly sweet deal. £249, sonos.com AUDIO PRO ADDON C3 Audio Pro has been quietly establishing a bullet-proof reputation for good-looking, great-sounding wireless multi-room speakers for a few years now, and the Addon C3 might be the sweet-spot of its whole range. ,WV VROLG EXLOG TXDOLW\ UHĆQHG DQG HQWHUWDLQLQJ VRXQG JUHDW ORRNV ELJ battery life and straightforward portability all add up to a package that’s easy to fall for. £99.99, audiopro.com BLUESOUND PULSE M It’s been a year since we called the Pulse M “a very rewarding listen” in a T3 review – and we haven’t changed our minds. The Pulse M sounds detailed DQG WKRURXJKO\ HQMR\DEOH DQG FDQ ĆOO HYHQ WKH biggest bedrooms with high-quality sound. This isn’t a smart speaker, but it has BluOS compatibility that can go toe-to-toe with Sonos when it comes to using it as part of a multi-room system. It looks good too, which, as we all know, is important when you’re inviting it to become part of your bedroom decor. £399, bluesound.com BEDROOM

MARCH 2024 T3 67 Bathroom ULTIMATE EARS BOOM 3 A good-looking and grabbable speaker that’s available in any number of colours – one of which is certain to suit your bathroom – the Boom 3 is IP67-rated against moisture (lots of moisture) and is a punchily enthusiastic performer. With an epic Bluetooth range of over 45m, it means you won’t have to risk your smartphone in the bathroom either. £129.99, ultimateears.com BLUESOUND PULSE FLEX 2I Yes, you’ll need the cost-option battery pack if you want to take the Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i into the bathroom – but the way this speaker performs means it’s well worth the investment. Bigger and bolder than its looks suggest, the 2i is a dynamic listen – and its Alexa voice assistant will even hear you over the sound of the shower. £249, bluesound.com SONOS ROAM It seems likely that Sonos intends the Roam to be an outdoor speaker for outdoors-y types, but it’s also the perfect speaker for bringing the bathroom into your multi-room system. Its IP67 rating means it can survive in a metre of water for as much as 30 minutes – so it should have no problem dealing with a bit of bathroom-style dampness and humidity. Its 10-hour battery life is enough to see you through even the longest, most luxurious soaks. And its easy-going, open and full-bodied sound means it’s a pleasure to listen to, even in the PRVW UHćHFWLYH URRP LQ WKH KRPH £179, sonos.com BATHROOM

68 T3 MARCH 2024 Tailor your soundfor every room ULTIMATE EARS MEGABOOM 3 ‘Megaboom’ by name, ‘megaboom’ by nature. The Great Outdoors has no boundaries, of course, so your portable wireless speaker needs to breathe deep and play loud if its sound is not going to get lost in all that nature. Never fear, Ultimate Ears is here – and the Megaboom 3 is more than capable of giving your adventures the soundtrack they deserve. £169.99, ultimateears.com SONOS MOVE 2 It all depends how far you intend to go. The Move 2 is a big unit, and probably not really much use for trips any further than ‘down the garden’ – but as a domestic outdoor speaker, it’s absolutely ideal. And it’s no slouch when you decide to bring it indoors, either – its ‘Trueplay’ feature means it always sounds its best no matter where you put it. £449, sonos.com BANG & OLUFSEN BEOSOUND A5 Looking like the world’s most up-market picnic basket and with an asking price far in excess of any other battery-powered wireless speaker we can think of, the Beosound A5 is classic Bang & Olufsen. The design is like nothing else around, the performance gets this close to justifying the asking price, and the pride of ownership is basically stratospheric. Add in the best-looking control app around and some very stable multi-room connectivity, and the $ EHFRPHV WKH VRUW RI SURGXFW WKDW VLJQLĆHV just what exquisite good taste (as well as what very deep pockets) its owner has. £899, bang-olufsen.com GARDEN

MARCH 2024 T3 69 TESTED Expert reviews and recommendations WR KHOS \RX EX\ ZLWK FRQĆGHQFH Edited by Josh Russell 70 SAMSUNG GALAXY S24 ULTRA 74 SONY X95L 76 PHILIPS FIDELIO L4 78 LEICA SOFORT 2 HOW WE TEST OUR AWARDS In T3, we feature only the finest gadgets out there, and we believe that you – our loyal reader – deserve only the best tech in your life. We don’t want you to waste time, and money, on inferior products, and that’s exactly why our Tested section exists. In here you’ll find only the latest and hottest tech. Each product has been handpicked and tested by T3’s experts. We only choose people with specialist knowledge for each test, so you know you’re going to get an outcome based on many years of experience in their respective field. As well as our traditional five-star rating system (right), we also give out awards to particularly exceptional gadgets, using the line-up below - so when you spot one of these, you’ll know you’re onto a good thing. THE SCORES EXPLAINED Forget it Below average Good for the price Very good all round An exceptional, best-in-class product This is given to winners of our group tests, so you can see which is the best at a glance Only the very best products – those WKDW VFRUH ĆYH VWDUV å UHFHLYH RXU Platinum Award

$QHZVPDUWWLWDQLXP ĆQLVK XSJUDGHG FDPHUD V\VWHP DQGćDW SDQHO GLVSOD\ PDNHV WKLV KDQGVHW KDUG WR UHVLVW Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra TITANIUM TITAN )URP effi VDPVXQJFRP 70 T3 MARCH 2024 Tested Display flLQFK [ +] AMOLED CPU 6QDSGUDJRQ fl *HQ  RAM *% Storage 7% Camera 03 ZLGH 03 [ WHOHSKRWR 03 WHOHSKRWR 03 XOWUDZLGH UHDUff 03 IURQW Battery life RYHU  KRXUV Connectivity 86%& :L)L  %OXHWRRWK  Dimensions [ffi[flPP Weight J o you wantthe best Android phone that you are likely to get your hands on in 2024? Of course you do, but you are going to need some deep pockets to make it happen. So what can you expectif you decide to make the move to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra? Let’s start by talking about the asking price. Make no mistake the Ultra is no budget device. But, in our opinion it represents good value with the upgrades the 2024 model brings. And it’s worth noting that Apple’s equivalent, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, is even pricier than the S24. Forgetting the price, what else does the graceful Samsung have to offer? The titanium build is particularly eye-catching. It’s a very different finish compared to its predecessor, and is far more matte and subdued – but physically tougher. And it’s a wholly different look to the smaller Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus models. There are four main colours for the Ultra – Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Black, D

MARCH 2024 T3 71 Samsung Galaxy S24Ultra Titanium Grey. They look a bit washed-out where the more prominent yellow and purple hues are concerned, but we think the silverygrey Titanium Grey looks superb and is the pick of the bunch. The Ultra model in Samsung’s range has become a bit of an icon for the figure it cuts, and while the S24 Ultra is a whisker wider (but also thinner) than before, nobody will notice this by eye. It does feel bigger in hand, though, on account of the now flat-panel display – there’s no edge ‘softening’ from a curve. But we don’t mind this, as the panel’s edges don’t suffer contrast fall-off and the included S Pen will simply make more sense for those who use it frequently. The display, at 6.8 inches across the diagonal, isn’t fundamentally different in terms of size or resolution though. It is, however, a new display – because it’s even brighter than its predecessor with a maximum peak output of 2600 nits (although that’ll be recorded from an isolated section). Still, that’s a massive figure that’s approaching the levels of the best OLED TVs. The refresh rate maxes out at 120Hz but is also variable down to 1Hz in order to save battery as needed. Adding to the titanium toughness, the S24 Ultra is coated in Corning Gorilla Glass Armor, which is said to be stronger than the brand’s Victus 2 finish, but also reduces reflections by up to 75%. Clearly this is a great feature for the when the sun’s out. But to keep the handset looking pristine a case might be needed. We mention this because a S23 Ultra case won’t fit thanks to the new display. Show of strength Under the hood there is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor for Galaxy (meaning it’s tuned for Samsung, ie overclocked) giving optimum power that can’t be bettered right now. Keeping the processor company is the S24 Ultra’s battery, which remains the same as its predecessor with a 5,000mAh capacity cell and USB-C charging (at 45W). It’s just about quick enough, but we do wish Samsung would re-invest in pursuing yet faster-charging options – especially when its competition is just so much further ahead in this regard. Whenever we test one of the best Samsung phones, we always have to give them a little grace period to settle down. Battery life was pretty volatile for the first couple of days of using the S24 Ultra, as is typical, but we’ve found that the system settles down by assigning certain apps to the ‘sleep stack’ so that longevity is actually very solid per charge. Not the best you’ll get of any phone on the market, but easily good enough for a full day of high-end use. In our tests we were able to use the device part-time as a mobile hotspot, use Bluetooth to play some tunes, play some mobile games, browse some pages, and do various degrees of work. After 8 hours the battery had dropped 40%. Work aside the battery still had 20% remaining in the tank at the end of the day. A good innings without the need to compromise use. Power-wise there’s no doubt that the S24 Ultra lives up to its billing too: 7KH 6 KDV RQH RI WKH PRVW SRZHUIXO SURFHVVRUV RQ WKH PDUNHW ULJKW QRZ TIGHT-ANIUM Not only does the S24 Ultra’s iPhonebaiting titanium build look slick but it really boosts its toughness. Hopefully dents and dings are a thing of the past!

72 T3 MARCH 2024 Tested unlike with the Google Pixel 8 Pro. We were able to get silky smooth gaming across a variety of titles, from go-to favourites such as South Park: Phone Destroyer, to new titles such as Plants V Zombies 3 and Mighty Doom (the last of which is rather demanding based on our experiences playing it on other devices). There’s a little heat from the S24 Ultra’s body, sure, but nothing of concern. When it comes to the suite of Galaxy AI features, we’re also largely impressed. We must say, however, that we’ve been using many equivalents of these on Google Pixel devices for some time. The live transcription, for example, doesn’t feel new, but it is great to have on a Galaxy product. It can even translate from 13 languages, which is amazing – whether written or spoken. We used it in a mock-up scenario over a phone call, speaking in English to a Korean speaker, and while there’s a natural pause while the device reads back in your local language, it’s still mighty impressive. Multiple viewpoints While the S24 Ultra’s rear may look identical to its predecessor’s, it’s what’s within that assortment of lenses that’s impressed us more than before. That’s because Samsung has, finally, dropped the 10x optical zoom lens from the equation, presumably because data revealed that people just don’t really use such significant optical zooms that often. In its place, however, is a new 5x optical zoom lens with a 50-megapixel sensor at its core, representing a much more rounded proposition for most people. The quality is honestly streets ahead of the older sensor, which was an ongoing bugbear of ours in the earlier models. ZAGG CRYSTAL PALACE CASE 6XUH WKH 6 8OWUDèV QHZ ERG\ LV PDGH RXW RI GXUDEOH WLWDQLXP %XW WKDW VFUHHQ LVQèW PDNLQJ D FDVH D ZLVH LQYHVWPHQW 7KLV WUDQVSDUHQW RSWLRQ ZLOO NHHS \RXU SKRQHèV $FKLOOHV KHHO VDIH ZLWKRXW KLGLQJ LWV JRUJHRXV ORRNV £29.99, zagg.com SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 6 :KHWKHU \RXèUH DIWHU KHDOWK WUDFNLQJ RU MXVW VPDUW IXQFWLRQDOLW\ WKH *DOD[\ :DWFK  PDNHV D QDWXUDO SDUWQHU ZLWK WKH 6 8OWUD ,WèV VOHHN FDQ WUDFN FRXQWOHVV ĆWQHVV PHWULFV DQG RIIHUV KDQG\ IHDWXUHV OLNH 6DPVXQJ :DOOHW From £289, samsung.com BOSE QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA EARBUDS ,I \RX OLNH JRRGTXDOLW\ DXGLR DQG ORYH QRW EHLQJ SHVWHUHG RQ SXEOLF WUDQVSRUW WKH 4XLHW&RPIRUW 8OWUD DUH WKH EXGV IRU \RX 7KH\ RIIHU JUHDW VRXQG VXSHUE FRPIRUW DQG XWWHUO\ XQEHDWDEOH QRLVH FDQFHOOLQJ £299.95, bose.co.uk PRO ADD-ONS 7RS JDPHV ZLOO UXQ VLON\ VPRRWK RQ WKH GHYLFH AI CANDY 2024 is the year of AI, so it’s not surprising the S24 Ultra is wholeheartedly embracing it, with everything from live transcription to generative photo editing. THE FINE DETAILS The S24 Ultra’s camera system may look the same from the outside but there’s plenty of changes under the surface. The 10x optical zoom is gone, replaced with a much higher-res 50MP 5x optical zoom.

MARCH 2024 T3 73 Samsung Galaxy S24Ultra It’s really easy to zoom between the 0.5x, 1x, 3x, 5x and digital 10x options within the app – or even beyond, all the way up to 100x. That’s all great, although we’re unsure that the 3x lens in this guise needs to exist (though it does benefit from closer-up focal capabilities than the 5x). Samsung has been able to keep the consistency between this array of cameras really on point too, so results feel like they’re borne of one camera system rather than a bunch of separates, which we really appreciate. The colours match up nicely and you don’t have to overthink – just point, shoot and let the camera do its magic. There are many more options if you wantto dig deeper, including Portrait mode (for enhanced bokeh blurred background), Pro, Expert Raw, Night and many more.The whole ‘Nightography’ is still exemplary: shootin low-light and there are no issues taking snaps. If you want a more high dynamic range (HDR) effectthen specifically selecting the longexposure Night mode does wonders in balancing out shadows and highlight – and is usable handheld too. The reason handheld shooting is so easy is thanks to the upgraded optical image stabilisation system on the S24 Ultra’s main sensor (it’s also present on the zoom lenses in a slightly different guise). The predecessor did a good job in keeping things nice and steady but the new camera is even more impressive. Even when using the zoom levels we had no problems holding shots steady, to the point you can almost feel it in the on-screen viewfinder. However, we found the new Galaxy AI photography features and results a mixed bag. Generative Edit, for example, can be hugely impressive in specific scenarios, able to remove distinct subjects and background replace with relative accuracy. But it’s all dependent on the shot, of course. We’ve successfully removed flower petals from a shot with a shallow depth of field, for example, but then struggled to remove the sidepositioned shadow of a shot that we assumed would be easily dealt with. It’s impressive in that few other brands offer this type of AI feature set, but Samsung still has plenty of room for improvement. There’s definitely scope here for these AI features to just grow and improve – and we have no doubt it’ll only get better and better. Best of the best Having lived with the Galaxy S24 Ultra for a while, we are totally sold on this latest version of the phone. And, frankly, more than a little bit in love with this flagship handset. We think Samsung’s design and feature advancements compared to the older model elevate it to whole new heights, placing it firmly as best-ofthe-best when it comes to Android phones. Despite strong competition, this flagship really is the jewel in Android’s crown for 2024. WE’RE IMPRESSED 7LWDQLXP ĆQLVKff ćDW VFUHHQff PRUH ORJLFDO FDPHUD DUUDQJHPHQW WE’D IMPROVE &KDUJLQJ UHPDLQV VORZff KLJK SULFHff 6 3HQ VW\OXV QRW IRU HYHU\RQH THE LAST WORD 7KLV ćDJVKLS SKRQH UHDOO\ LV WKH MHZHO LQ $QGURLGèV FURZQ IRU  VERDICT Find the best deals on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra at: bit.ly/t3sams24u 7KHUHèV OLWWOH QRW WR HQMR\ DERXW WKLV IDQWDVWLF $QGURLG SKRQH TIME TO SHINE The first thing you’ll notice about the Ultra’s screen is its flat surface, which makes using the stylus easier. But, for us, the headline feature is its 2,600 nit peak brightness.

From £1,899 sony.co.uk 74 T3 MARCH 2024 Tested Screen sizes 65-inch / 75-inch / 85-inch Panel 3840 x 2160 100Hz/120Hz mini-LED HDR support Dolby Vision Audio Dolby Atmos, auto-calibration OS Android TV Connectivity 4x HDMI, (2x HDMI 2.1; 1x eARC), 2x USB, ethernet, Composite, digital audio out, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 Dimensions 1443x835x62mm / 1667x960x59mm / 1888x1085x59mm Weight 32.2kg / 42.2kg / 51.8kg ini-LED televisions – which use smaller and multitudinous LEDs for greater backlight accuracy and brightness – were once pretty pricey. Butthose days are gone. Sony’s X95L is a case in point: it’s one ofthe company’s premium ranges, butit’s keenly priced. Sony is nothing if not a sensible company, and so it has done the sensible thing with the X95L and left M Sony’s top-of-the-range mini-LEDset shows considerable controlto deliver sublime pictures Sony X95L MINI-LED MASTERY be deployed in a number of different ways.They can sit outtowards the edge ofthe screen or much closer to its centre to give a little flexibility where the width ofthe surface it stands on is concerned. And in the wider position, they can be orientated to either keep the screen nice and low to the surface, or to raise it up in order to make space for a soundbar. The X95L uses the most recent version of Sony’s Cognitive Processor well enough alone. At 62mm deep it’s notthe slimmest option, and at 32kg is probably notideal for hanging on a partition wall – but when viewed from the dead-ahead it’s an elegant and understated looker.The bezels are very brief indeed, and both the metal and plastic used in its construction look and feel reasonably premium. The screen is supplied with a couple of fairly prosaic ‘boomerang’ feet, but thoughtfully Sony has enabled them to

MARCH 2024 T3 75 SonyX95L XR engine to take care of backlighting, picture quality and every other aspect of on-screen performance. Only two ofthe four HDMI inputs are full-on HDMI 2.1 standard here, one of which is also responsible for eARC.They both support 4K at 120Hz, VRR and allthe rest of it, and if you’re a PlayStation 5 user there’s also ‘Auto HDR Tone Mapping’to deliver optimised high dynamic range performance – but nevertheless, some users are going to find this too restrictive. Response times are decent at a little under 20m/s. Dim some more This is, of course, a 4K LCD panelthat’s backlit using mini-LED.Thanks to their tininess,there are many more individual LEDs thatform the backlighting ofthe LCD panelthan in a regular LED/LCD television, and consequently many more individually controlled dimming zones – roughly 480 in this instance. This generates wide contrasts and properly controlled backlighting. Even when the X95L is given scrolling white text on a black background, it keeps its backlighting focused and controlled – blooming or haloing is at an absolute minimum, and as a consequence contrasts are impressive. It doesn’t do any harm in this regard thatthe Sony is capable of significant peak brightness even as it keeps black tones deep and convincing. HDR-assisted contentlooks vibrant but never overblown, and the X95L manages to combine smooth edgedefinition, considerable depth of field and grippily convincing motioncontrol without any visible signs of effort or stress. Even a difficult ask like televised sport, with its areas of uniform colour and unpredictable, multi-directional on-screen movement, doesn’t cause any alarms. And, in most cases,the X95L is an accomplished upscaler of less information-rich stuff,too. Full HD off-air broadcasts or Blu-ray discs barely suffer at all – perhaps the finest details go astray, and there’s a degree more uniformity about black tones than with native 4K content, butthe Sony is confident and watchable nevertheless. It’s only if you step down to some poverty-spec 480p thatthe X95L is powerless to preventimages getting soft and jagged. By prevailing standards,the X95L doesn’t sound too bad at all. Of course, it’s no match for a decent soundbar – buttake it on its own terms and it’s a reasonably composed and informative performer. Midrange resolution and projection is good, which means dialogue is always distinct and generally projects well. The Sony X95L is a very credible telly indeed. It gets the mostimportant factors right: that its picture-quality experience is impressive across the board, thanks to a well-controlled mini-LED panel. The positives are many, the compromises few – and so the X95L clearly demands your consideration and is really compelling for the money. Picture quality is splendid – thanks to a well-controlled mini-LED panel PANASONIC MX950 The MX950 gives the Sony a run for its money. Its ability with every HDR standard is enticing, and its smart TV interface isn’t so in-yer-face either. It’s not quite as adept where backlight control is concerned, mind you. £1,099, panasonic.com SAMSUNG QN95C Now available at a VLJQLĆFDQW GLVFRXQW WKH QN95C is a serious telly for not a lot of moolah. It’s searingly bright while offering OLEDesque contrast levels. Plus it packs all the gaming features you could want. From £1,599, samsung.com THE ALTERNATIVES WE’RE IMPRESSED Composed, stable images; potent contrasts and convincing colours; good VWDQGDUG RI EXLOG DQG ĆQLVK WE’D IMPROVE Sound is on the thin side; only two HDMI 2.1 inputs; no Dolby Vision gaming. THE LAST WORD 6RQ\èV ĆUVW mini-LED TVs weren’t all that bad – but this is a decisive step forwards. In all sorts of ways, the X95L is an impressive TV and really compelling for the money. VERDICT Find the best deals for the Sony X95L at: bit.ly/t3sonx95l

£299.99 philips.co.uk 76 T3 MARCH 2024 Tested Drivers 40mm graphene coated Frequency range 7 – 40,000 Hz Audio features active noise cancelling, transparency mode Connectivity USB-C, 2.5mm jack, Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC Battery life 40 hr (ANC on); 50 hr (ANC off) Dimensions 214x209x53mm Weight 330g ou’ll likely already know thatthe active noisecancelling (ANC) headphones marketisn’t short of competition. But Philips needn’t shy away from its Sony or Bose competition: its Fidelio L4 over-ears have some seriously sophisticated features and deliver indulgent sound. If you were to place the Philips Fidelio L4 nextto their older L3 equivalentthen you’d not spot massive Y Over-earANCheadphones aren’t short of competition, butPhilips’ Fidelio L4 can go head-to-headwith the best Philips Fidelio L4 HIGH FIDELITY earcup proposition will be the better solution,though – it simply depends on your preference. We preferred wearing the Fidelio L4 most at home. When on the go,that critical earcup positioning can slip around – those larger openings mean you need to ensure your ears sitin a relevant position to the drivers.The ANC isn’t great at avoiding distortions from wind tear, so these weren’t our favourite out-and-about headphones. variations in appearance. However, the new model is marginally larger for an even better fit, with deeper earcups to accommodate more types of ear shapes and sizes. And that physical scale is going to be the main reason to buy or avoid them. While we wouldn’t callthem massive headphones, compared to something like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones,the Philips feel much larger. For some,this deeper

MARCH 2024 T3 77 PhilipsFidelioL4 From a control perspective,the Fidelio L4 are kitted out with a trio of buttons: on/off on the left earcup; voice assistant control and ANC/ Transparency controls on the right earcup. Better than the physical buttons are the touch-based controls: an easy tap on the right earcup can turn the volume up or down, while a swipe can skip through tracks. While both the Fidelio L4 and L3 both feature the same battery capacities (800mAh),the change from lithium-polymer in the older cans to lithium-ion in the newer model means battery life with ANC active is up from 32 to 40 hours – a massive 25% jump. Feature presentation The Philips Fidelio L4 house plenty of features, most of which are easily accessible within the Philips Headphones app.There’s an extensive list of highlights, whether that’s LDAC enabling (for Hi-Res quality), autoplay/pause,those touch controls, a Spatial Audio sound enhancer or ANC ‘Noise Control Settings’ adjustment. The performance ofthe L4 depends on a variety of factors though: namely you’ll wantto have ANC switched on for the most engaged listening experience. Itjust brings the bass up a touch and makes everything feel like you’re more part ofthe music. Ifthings are stilltoo lightweightthen a solid six-band equaliser means you can adjustthe sound profile as you wish (or pick from presets instead). The ANC is very effective at cancelling out external sounds when it’s active. However, its ‘Awareness’ option thins the sound, irrelevant of the five-level Transparency slider’s position within the app, sounding over-processed. In total silence the ANC is also ‘fizzy’ and audible, so you can hear thatthese headphones are keenly processing at alltimes. Get everything set up right – by which we mean perfect ear position, ANC setto ‘Custom’ and ‘Max’, Spatial Audio switched on for extra enhancement, and the EQ tweaked for your genre preference – and the Fidelio L4 sound is absolutely epic. Warmth, burbling bass,tightness yet crispness all round, and an adeptness at handling any musical genre you may wish to throw its way. However,there’s one irksome ‘but’ that we found time and again – intermittently and unpredictably – is with connectivity issues. We’ve had Bluetooth disconnects whilst walking, others whilst static on planes.This is from multiple sources and it’s the one thing holding these cans back from a full score. If you’re looking for a pair of active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones with stacks of features and highly accomplished sound then the Philips Fidelio L4 clearly hold their own against the key competition. However, those disconnection issues are irritating, while the physical scale of these over-ears isn’t going to suit all – at-home use is by far our preference, where the comfort and sound have proven indulgent. We’ve been very impressed by the listening quality potential SENNHEISER MOMENTUM 4 WIRELESS If you want a similarly largescale product, then there’s this pair, which offer a similar price with superb battery life and ANC to boot. £309.99, sennheiser-hearing.com BOSE QC ULTRA HEADPHONES For more travel-adept headphones, we’d recommend considering these smaller and lighter cans – they’re of huge expense by comparison but worth it if you’re on the go a lot. £399.95, bose.co.uk THE ALTERNATIVES WE’RE IMPRESSED Big, warm sound; capable ANC; great touch controls; nice accompanying app. WE’D IMPROVE Disconnection LVVXHVff VLJQLĆFDQW FRPSHWLWLRQff less accomplished ANC when outdoors and Transparency. THE LAST WORD If you’re looking for ANC headphones with highly accomplished sound then the Philips Fidelio L4 hold their own. But connection issues hold them back from being perfect. VERDICT Find great deals for the Philips )LGHOLR / DWffl ELWO\WSKLĆO

78 T3 MARCH 2024 Tested Leica Sofort 2 £350 leica-camera.com one are the days when the instant camera market was just hipsters finding their parents’ old Polaroid. It is now peppered with hybrid instant cameras, like the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo, which offer the functionality of a traditional camera and an instant printer in one.Thatis the blueprint on which the Leica Sofort 2 is built. So, what does that £350 get you in the world of instant cameras? Well, a fair bit, actually. As mentioned,the Sofort 2 is a hybrid camera.That means you get a digital sensor on the front, with internal memory and a printer all in one box.The internal memory can store around 45 images, while a 1GB microSD card would allow for around 850 to be kept secure.Those can then be printed at will, from the playback section ofthe device. It packs a 1/5-inch CMOS sensor, which produces JPEG images with a 2560 x 1920 resolution.There’s no manual control ofthings like aperture,though itis automatically adjustable from f/2 up to f/16. Shutter speeds range from 1/4 of a second up to 1/8000 of a second, while the focus distance goes from around 10cm up to infinity. So, is it any good? Well, yes. Okay,the sensor isn’tthe highest quality for digital snaps – your phone is probably better there – but you probably aren’t buying this for its digital chops. When it comes to snapping images for instant printing, that CMOS sensor is more than good enough. In fact,the slightly lo-fi look helps give everything a more analogue feelthan it probably deserves. G This is a brilliant hybrid instant camerawith style – and it’s the cheapestway to get some Leica in your life! Leica Sofort 2 SOFORT, SO GOOD WE’RE IMPRESSED Exceptional app; effortless to use; some useful effects; printing images is really easy; stylish. WE’D IMPROVE Price; most effects won’t be used. THE LAST WORD The Leica Sofort 2 is a great option for a lot of different users. Whether you want a top hybrid instant camera, an affordable Leica, or just a stylish point and shoot, this camera has an awful lot to offer. VERDICT Find the best deals on the Leica Sofort 2 at: bit.ly/t3leisof2 Making use ofthe camera itself is as easy as pie.The Leica focus on minimalism makes option paralysis a thing ofthe past. Don’t be fooled – this is packed full of features. You just won’t be bombarded with them at every turn. If you want to dive in a little deeper, a series of clear and concise menus offer thatfunctionality. Perfect. Perhaps the coolest bit ofthis camera is the range of effects.There are ten film styles and ten lens effects on offer – such as colour filters, vignettes and fisheye lenses – which combine to offer 100 different creative combos for your shot-snapping exploits. We found there were only a few that were really useful,though. We often took to the half-frame setting, as well as the colour shiftfor a more Tumblr-era aesthetic. Printing images is simple. Just head to the playback menu, find your desired image and pull on the lever.The image on screen will move up on the display, mimicking the print emerging from the top ofthe device. One of our favourite bits aboutthe camera is the ability to printimages from other sources – you can take shots from professional cameras and print an instant copy. Okay,this is a pricey camera.The Instax Mini Evo arguably offers 90% ofthe camera for 50% of the price.That extra 10% is where you getinto proper Leica territory,though.The integration with the Leica FOTOS app is arguably one ofthe biggest sells here and should make it a no-brainer for any current Leica owners. Of course, if you justfancy yourself a Leica for less? Well,that’s a fine excuse to pick one up,too.

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80 T3 MARCH 2024 Best ofthebest The iPhone 15 Pro Max continues to push what is possible from a smartphone. It’s lighter and stronger than ever, boasts a better camera array, and has USB-C charging for WKH ĆUVW WLPH From £1,199, apple.com NOTHING PHONE (2) The Nothing Phone (2) is comfortable to use, with a distinctive design. It improves RYHU WKH ĆUVWJHQ phone in battery life and screen quality, and adds a dollop of fun with features such as Glyph lights. From £579, nothing.tech GOOGLE PIXEL 7 PRO Google’s 2022 ćDJVKLS IHDWXUHV astounding cameras that deliver great results. Google’s second-gen Tensor processor is also super fast, and crunches through tasks with ease. From £849, store.google.com SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 ULTRA Samsung rules the roost when it comes to premium Android phones, the Galaxy S23 Ultra being the pinnacle of its range, featuring a gorgeous design, subtly curved display, even a built-in S Pen stylus. From £1,249, samsung.com APPLE iPHONE SE (2022) $ QHDUćDJVKLS iPhone for a fraction of the cost. The SE delivers cuttingedge innards, with a superb camera and a speedy A15 CPU, all wrapped in a nice small-scale design that’s easy to pocket. From £419, apple.com SAMSUNG GALAXY A53 5G The A53 looks like an S-series, and features an enormous 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, but skimps on performance a bit in order to slash the price tag. From £399, samsung.com MOTO G31 Offering long battery life and a bright 6.4- inch display, the G31’s lower-end processor may mean less-thanperfect performance at times, but you can still casually game and take successful snaps with the cameras. From £169, motorola.co.uk ONEPLUS NORD CE 2 Based on the Nord 2, but cheaper, OnePlus gets all the fundamentals right. Anyone on a budget who wants a small, light phone with decent battery life and a good display will be happy. From £299, oneplus.com APPLE WATCH SERIES 9 The Apple Watch Series 9 provides the best smartwatch experience today. There might be some with longer battery life or more features, but we’ve yet to see one that can surpass Apple’s platform. From £399, apple.com GOOGLE PIXEL WATCH 2 The Pixel Watch 2 is on the right track to catch up with the Apple Watch. The form factor is on point, and thankfully, Wear OS isn’t a pain to use anymore, thanks to the IDVW SURFHVVRUV From £339, store.google.com APPLE WATCH SE 2 The corners Apple had to cut to keep the price of the Apple Watch SE 2 at an affordable level are more than forgivable. We’d recommend it to people who prefer to get their money’s worth and seek value. From £219, apple.com SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 6 There is a lot to love about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. The smartwatch looks stunning and radiates quality, not to mention the IP68 rating that ensures longevity and some extra durability. From £289, samsung.com SMARTPHONES CHEAP SMARTPHONES SMARTWATCHES Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestphone Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestcheapphone Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestsmartwatch APPLE iPHONE 15 PRO MAX

MARCH 2024 T3 81 Best ofthebest A hybrid smartwatch with advanced health features for people who don’t like smartwatches. It offers heart health features and sports tracking, but looks like an ordinary analogue ZDWFK DW ĆUVW JODQFH £280, withings.com FREDERIQUE CONSTANT HOROLOGICAL SMARTWATCH This pricey hybrid comes from a Swiss maker with the design and quality you would expect. An MMT-285 quartz movement sits inside a 42mm stainless steel case protected by a sapphire crystal. £910, frederiqueconstant.co.uk KRONABY SEKEL This 41mm watch keeps its smarts under a traditional face, strap and buttons. Its battery lasts up to two years, there’s a vibration motor IRU QRWLĆFDWLRQV DQG alarms, and of course a daily step count. £219, kronaby.com GARMIN VIVOMOVE HR PREMIUM One of the most comprehensive hybrid watches you can buy, with a wide range of ĆWQHVV DQG KHDOWK tracking features, a subtle touchscreen digital display, and several different colours to pick from. £250, garmin.com AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK CHRONOGRAPH We love Audemars Piguet’s simple stainless steel model with a blue Grand Tapisserie pattern dial. It features a selfwinding manufacture calibre 2385 movement with a 40- hour power reserve. £21,500, audemarspiguet.com BELL & ROSS BR03-92 NIGHTLUM No complicated bells and whistles here; the BR03-92 has its roots in aviation, a heritage the folks at B&R have clearly channelled into the BR03’s straightforward, seconds-minuteshours-date design. £2,300, goldsmiths.co.uk BAUME SMALL SECONDS Baume uses sustainable and recycled materials where possible, and its elegant watches are fully customisable, with over 2,000 permutations achievable on an RQOLQH FRQĆJXUDWRU £430, baume-et-mercier.com BAMFORD LONDON MAYFAIR DATE The Bamford Mayfair Date is dependable and has the added EHQHĆW RI EHLQJ waterproof to 10ATM, making it a great accessory for outdoor activities whilst remaining FRRO DQG VW\OLVK £500, bamfordlondon.com CHRISTOPHER WARD C60 SAPPHIRE Striking, bold designs really set this British brand apart from its more conventional Swiss rivals. The best example of this is the C60 Sapphire, which features a seethrough dial made from sapphire crystal. From £850, christopherward.com TISSOT SEASTAR 1000 This Swiss-made watch has an automatic self-winding movement with a date complication at six o’clock. With its classic dive watch design, this is a musthave timepiece for DQ\ FROOHFWLRQ £695, tissotwatches.com HAMILTON KHAKI FIELD This is a faithful recreation of its original 1960s forebear and is WUXH WR +DPLOWRQèV military heritage. 7KH flPP VWDLQOHVV steel case is paired with a durable 1$72 VWUDS From £395, hamiltonwatch.com VICTORINOX I.N.O.X Having undergone 130 durability WHVWV WKLV ZDWFK ZLOO VWDQG XS WR anything you throw at it. The paracord strap hints at its adventurous heritage, DQG LWèV JUHDW IRU DOO wrist sizes. From £459, victorinox.com HYBRID SMARTWATCHES WATCHES WATCHES UNDER£1,000 Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/besthybrid Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestwatch Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestwatchunder1k WITHINGS SCANWATCH

82 T3 MARCH 2024 Best ofthebest A top quality TV that represents remarkable value for money, with awesome picture quality, a comprehensive smart system, and extensive gaming features. Still no Dolby Vision support though. From £2,399, samsung.com SAMSUNG QN95B A Quantum Dot mini-LED TV with Shape Adaptive Light Control making for particularly punchy HDR content. It boasts the best Neo QLED performance we’ve seen in a stylish, slim design. £2,399, samsung.com PHILIPS OLED 937 OLED, Ambilight, and great sound? It is possible. If you absolutely must have the best fully integrated TV on the market then, well, this is the answer. Support for gaming is very reasonable, too. From £3,199, philips.com LG OLED C2 The best OLED TV for most people, delivering great 4K HDR picture quality at a great price point. With HDMI 2.1 SRUWV DQG YDULDEOH refresh rate support, it’s a top choice for gamers too. From £1,400, lg.com SAMSUNG BU8500 A 4K LED TV with impressive specs and picture quality that will have you thinking it costs a lot more than it does. With its Crystal 4K processing technology, your content is going to look super-sharp. £459, samsung.com SAMSUNG 43QN90A A Neo QLED panel, using a mini-LED backlight, creates images that are much brighter than a lot of the competition, this 43-incher delivers a remarkably cinematic picture. It also handles motion well. £999, samsung.com SKY GLASS The Sky Glass is a 4K QLED TV with a decent display that’s easy to set up and, most importantly, you don’t need to drop a chunk of cash on it to buy – it can be bought as part of your monthly Sky package. From £156/year, sky.com SAMSUNG QE55Q80A This well-specced 55-inch set from Samsung gives enormous bang for your buck, balancing superb image quality with plenty of extra features. Bright and colourful, it acquits itself excellently. £999, samsung.com OPTOMA CINEMAX P2 This second-gen ultrashort throw projector delivers a fantastic 4K viewing experience overall. Image quality is superb, and you can get a 120-inch picture with the projector placed around a metre from the wall. £1,999, optoma.co.uk VIEWSONIC M2 MOBILE STUDIO The perfect 1080p option for big-screen fun and games. It requires next to no warm up, runs cool and is maintenance free. Images are sharp and detailed, and colour performance is similarly outstanding. £599, viewsonic.com BENQ TK700STI This 4K projector is smartly geared up for gaming, with a low input lag (16ms at 4K 60fps), with movies and TV catered for via a hidden Google TV stick, and an impressively short throw of 2m. £1,299, benq.com BENQ TK850 A brilliant buy if you want 4K big-screen sports, but don’t particularly want to dim all the lights. Its motion smoothing is highly effective, so onscreen action looks wonderfully naturalistic. £1,499, benq.com TVs TVsUNDER £1,000 PROJECTORS Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/besttv Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/besttv1000 Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestprojector SAMSUNG S95C

MARCH 2024 T3 83 Best ofthebest PLAYSTATION 5 The big, bold PS5 offers powerful hardware, backwards compatibility, an excellent controller with haptic feedback and stunning graphics. It’s home to the pricey PS VR2 virtual reality headset too. £449, playstation.com MICROSOFT XBOX SERIES S Stylish, affordable, easy to set up and taps into the very slick Xbox ecosystem seamlessly. It does have limited storage space out of the box though, and can’t play current or previous gen games on disc. £250, xbox.com NINTENDO SWITCH OLED How easily you can switch between playing on your TV to gaming on the go hasn’t changed. What has changed is that bigger, brighter screen; it makes handheld gaming much more enjoyable. £310, nintendo.com MICROSOFT XBOX SERIES X Microsoft has nailed it. This is a console that delivers massive amounts of power and performance. Because of its raw pixelpushing prowess, it’s a superb base for a new generation of jawdropping experiences. £450, xbox.com GAMES CONSOLES Samsung’s 2023 ćDJVKLS GHOLYHUV RYHU 600W of power from 22 different speakers. The system comprises a soundbar, a beefy subwoofer, and two small rear speaker units in an 11.1.4 FKDQQHO FRQĆJXUDWLRQ £1,599, samsung.com PHILIPS FIDELIO FB1 If you’re looking for a single-box soundbar solution but absolutely want big bass, then the Philips Fidelio FB1 is a great option. Its low-end output makes it a real sell, and it’ll be a savvy option for many. £799, philips.co.uk YAMAHA SR-C20A Looking for a decent cheap soundbar? Your search has ended. Despite the soundbar only being 26cm in length, the sound has really impressive width and stereo positioning. Dynamic range is good too. £229, uk.yamaha.com SONOS BEAM 2 A superb soundbar that’s small enough WR ĆW XQGHU HYHQ D 32-inch TV but big HQRXJK WR ĆOO \RXU room with brilliant sound. This version adds Dolby Atmos, and improved onboard processing. £449, sonos.com SOUNDBARS Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestsoundbar SAMSUNG QN95C SAMSUNG HW-Q990C Samsung’s 2023 ćDJVKLS . 79 å DQG it shows. You get extremely bright HDR performance, but new light-shaping tech means more ĆQH FRQWURO RI ORFDO dimming for really dark shadows. £2,399, samsung.com Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/gaming SAMSUNG Q80B A solid choice that won’t break the bank. Apart from on the 50-inch version, all four HDMI 2.1 ports VXSSRUW . +] with ALLM, Nvidia G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro, so you’re well covered. £1,299, samsung.com HISENSE A6G The A6G features HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR, and supports VRR and ALLM on all three HDMI 2.1 inputs. You get eARC, Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, CI Card and RF too. Even composite video. £279, hisense.co.uk LG C3 With no fewer than four HDMI 2.1 ports, you’ll be able to get all RI WKH .+] 955 and ALLM goodness you want as a gamer. We like the brightness of the screen too, and a new processor keeps things responsive. £1,399, lg.com GAMINGTVs Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestgamingtv

84 T3 MARCH 2024 Best ofthebest Really sounds great for the money, with an expansive and enjoyable sound across a range of genres and volume levels. It also looks very pleasing, in a variety of high JORVV ĆQLVKHV £250, project-audio.com ELIPSON CHROMA CARBON RIAA BT Elipson’s top-line turntable pulls GRZQ D ORW RI IHDWXUHV from the truly high end. You get a super-stiff carbon ĆEUH WRQH DUP DQG new digital belt drive motor, plus AptX Bluetooth and USB. £699, elipson.com PRO-JECT PRIMARY E Pro-ject’s entry-level player is the record player stripped down to its most basic form. Everything comes pre-adjusted and preinstalled, so it’s ready to go right out of the box with the perfect tracking force. £179, project-audio.com TECHNICS SL-1200GR With rock solid build quality, easy set-up, immense bass, and a hugely exciting and involving sound, this is much more than just a DJ deck. There are few turntables that are more enjoyable to own. £1,199, technics.com SONOS PORT A great streamer, especially if you already own a Sonos speaker. It has an analogue input and output, as well as streaming to any Sonos speaker, so you can plug in \RXU WXUQWDEOH £399, sonos.com AUDIOLAB 6000N Probably impractical if you don’t have a KLĆ VWDFN EXW ZLWK support for audio up to 192Khz/24-bit, its sound quality is noticeably better than the Sonos and Yamaha streamers further up the list. £449, audiolab.co.uk IFI XDSD This dinky little combined Bluetooth receiver, DAC and headphone amp supports AAC and aptX and sounds really superb. It has a battery, and can be used with earphones as well as speakers. effiffi LĆDXGLRFRP YAMAHA WXAD-10 This Yamaha lets you stream everything from Bluetooth to hi-res audio, with support for AirPlay, most of your favourite streaming services and, of course Yamaha’s RZQ 0XVLF&DVW £120, yamaha.co.uk SONOS ERA 300 The latest Sonos Era 300 premium smart speaker is hugely impressive, delivering bigger sound than you’d expect from LWV GLPLQXWLYH VL]H The best wireless speaker money can buy right now. £449, sonos.co.uk BLUESOUND PULSE M Treat it to the quality of content it demands and this is a very rewarding listen. You can buy smarter speakers than this for less money – but it’s safe to say they ZRQèW VRXQG DV ELJ RU as accomplished. £449, bluesound.com SONOS ONE SL In terms of the sound quality, this really impresses with detail and clarity across the whole range, and how well balanced it is for treble and mid-range especially. You can get two for stereo, but RQH ZRUNV ĆQH £179, sonos.co.uk BOWERS & WILKINS ZEPPELIN Streams pretty much everything, and borrows some technology from WKH NLQG RI KLĆ JHDU where if you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it. By audiophile standards, this is cheap. £699, bowerswilkins.com TURNTABLES STREAMINGDACs MULTI-ROOM SPEAKERS Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestturntable Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestdac Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestmultiroom PRO-JECT ESSENTIAL III

MARCH 2024 T3 85 Best ofthebest If you want a full, punchy sound that’s fairly expansive, and that doesn’t crush when going loud, then this is the place to start. It’s also an object of desire, and is available in a great range of colours. £239, bang-olufsen.com JBL FLIP 6 This speaker is small enough to chuck in your bag with space left over. It’s now fully dustproof as well as waterproof. Battery life is average, with about 12 hours of music, but that’s not bad for this price. £129, uk.jbl.com BOSE PORTABLE SMART SPEAKER One of the best portable speakers money can buy. Connect it to Wi-Fi for Alexa or Google Assistant functionality, or use it over Bluetooth, for powerful, accurate, 360-degree sound. £379, bose.co.uk ULTIMATE EARS WONDERBOOM 3 A straight-up Bluetooth speaker that can be paired with another either in stereo or dual mono. Clearly meant to be taken to wherever the party is, it’s also fully waterproof – in fact, LW HYHQ ćRDWV £90, ultimateears.com SONY WH-1000XM5 These headphones boast an unbeaten suite of features and audio quality. The sound is dynamic and full, offering rich bass and bright, clear treble. The active noise cancellation LV LPSUHVVLYH WRR £379, sony.co.uk BOSE QUIETCOMFORT 45 These Bose folding cans have some of the very best noise cancelling, and are exceptionally comfortable. You get great sound, a handy app and an array of mics for excellent call quality too. £319, bose.co.uk BOSE QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA Not only ultimate at audio, but their active noise cancelling is unrivalled – it’s actually even more powerful than the Sony above. There’s also a fantastic spatial audio feature to enhance sound. £449, bose.co.uk BOWERS & WILKINS PX8 Yes, they’re pricey, but if you want luxe materials and ĆQLVK SOXV KRXUV RI comfortable wear DQG WRSćLJKW KLUHV codec support, then there’s little else that can compare at any price point. £469, bowerswilkins.com NOTHING EAR (2) The Ear (2) knocked the T3 team’s socks off (well, ears off). ANC earbuds don’t come more complete than this, with excellent sound quality, a top-notch app interface and great battery life. £129, nothing.tech BOSE QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA EARBUDS Expensive, but these sit in scarce company. Complete with a top-notch app, \RXèOO ĆQG H[FHSWLRQDO noise cancelling properties and a listening experience that doesn’t fatigue on long sessions. £299, bose.co.uk APPLE AIRPODS PRO 2 A top choice for iPhone owners. Not only do they have handy automatic pairing and switching, but they’ve also got wireless charging functionality, as well as handy IPX4 ZDWHU UHVLVWDQFH £229, apple.com BEATS POWERBEATS PRO The over-ear loop on the Powerbeats Pro means the excellent audio isn’t going anywhere. With powerful sound and great passive noise cancelling due to the VQXJ ĆW WKHVH J\P buds are unrivalled. £269, beatsbydre.com BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestbluetooth Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestwireless Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/besttruewireless BANG & OLUFSEN BEOSOUND A1 V2

86 T3 MARCH 2024 Best ofthebest These wireless headphones with multiple microphone noise cancelling keep out high and mid frequency noises, while the Auto NC Optimizer adjusts to wearing conditions and the environment. £379, sony.co.uk JBL TUNE 660NC The Tune 660NC combine excellent noise-cancelling capabilities with a weighty, punchy sound, so there’s no chance of the outside world distracting you. These are an excellent budget buy. £58, uk.jbl.com BOSE QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA EARBUDS Pricier than many of their competitors, but if blocking out extraneous noise to the extreme is your goal then these are the in-ear market leaders. The audio is up there with the best, too. £299, bose.co.uk BOSE QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA Headphones are about listening to music and these Bose headphones are not only great at that, their noise cancelling is unrivalled. They are particularly good for blocking out the outside world. £449, bose.co.uk MEZE AUDIO RAI SOLO With a single-driver design capable of excellent dynamic range, these can pull from a deep well of bass as well as shimmering treble. $ ZHOOSULFHG XQIXVV\ and great-sounding pair of headphones. £179, mezeaudio.com SENNHEISER IE600 These premium wired buds add a fresh twist of ingenuity with a unique 3D-printed inear design. The single driver arrangement is pure joy for your ears, too, delivering ultradetailed audio across a large soundstage. £699, sennheiser-hearing.com FLARE AUDIO FLARES JET 3 Maintaining the quality of the Flares Pro but removing the DAC element, the Flares Jet 3 manage to slash the price of a great pair of audiophile in-ear headphones. These are tremendous. effi ćDUHDXGLRFRP AUDEZE EUCLID Superior audiophilegrade earphones. If used with a suitable source the bass is substantial, but the midrange is so spacious and so convincing that HYHU\ OLVWHQ VHHPV like an event. £1,099, audeze.com SENNHEISER HD660 S2 If you want a big, robust and opulently detailed sound from light, comfortable and properly constructed headphones, you need to give these your complete attention – and really good sources. £489, sennheiser.com GRADO GS3000X STATEMENT If you want exquisite and uncompromising looks – which others may call ‘uncompromising’ – then Grado’s super-premium and ZRRGĆQLVKHG RSHQ back headphones are hard to beat. £2,195, gradolabs.com AUSTRIAN AUDIO HI-X15 Detailed, unfussy and thoroughly engaging audio with convincing tonality and extensive dynamic headroom. These are inexpensive but comfortable headphones, which means you get a lot of bang for your buck. £99, austrian.audio MARK LEVINSON NO. 5909 A hugely impressive audio experience, with everything slotted together with care and precision. If you have the budget to be able to consider them, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed with what you get. £999, marklevinson.com NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES WIREDIN-EAR HEADPHONES WIREDOVER-EAR HEADPHONES Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestnoisecancelling Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestinear Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestoverear SONY WH-1000XM5

MARCH 2024 T3 87 Best ofthebest Apple’s cheapest laptop is a revolution. Think thin and light laptops have to VDFULĆFH SRZHU" 1RW any more. This is the EHVW RI DOO ZRUOGV ZLWK DQ 0 &38 DV SRZHUIXO DV WKRVH LQ JDPLQJ 3&V £1,249, apple.com HP SPECTRE X360 14 Alongside its funky IROG\ KLQJHG GHVLJQ the keyboard is VXSHUE WKH VFUHHQ LV EULJKW DQG FOHDU and it’s a genuinely good-looking machine ZLWK JUHDW HUJRQRPLFV and strong security WR ERRW From £1,250, hp.com ACER SWIFT 3 An affordable PDFKLQH EXW ZLWK SOHQW\ RI RRPSK WKH 6ZLIW  SDFNV WK JHQ ,QWHO &38V +' VFUHHQV DQG XS WR 7% RI 66' VWRUDJH ZLWK D VSDUH VORW IRU upgrades. It’s a lot for your money. From £699, acer.com DELL XPS 13 PLUS With great Intel processors and up to *% RI 5$0 WKLV LV D SRUWDEOH 3& WKDWèV going to be able to handle everything WKDW \RX WKURZ DW LW <RXèOO ĆQG WKH 'HOO ;36  3OXV D KLJKO\ capable laptop. From £1,299, dell.com ASUS ZENBOOK FLIP 13 7KH =HQERRN )OLS  might be the best laptop Asus has ever released. Tooled up ZLWK DQ WKJHQ ,QWHO &RUH SURFHVVRU the tablet mode feels JUHDW WR XVH WKDQNV to a responsive touchscreen. £800, asus.com HP ELITE DRAGONFLY G2 A seriously impressive ODSWRS å LWèV IDVWHU more premium and even nicer to use than WKH ĆUVW JHQHUDWLRQ RI WKH 3& WKH +3 (OLWH 'UDJRQć\ DQG WKDWèV saying something. Versatile and transportable. £2,003, hp.com MICROSOFT SURFACE GO 2 0LFURVRIWèV LQV have been a huge VXFFHVV DQG WKLV QHZ PRGHO DGGV D premium-feeling design and a small VSHFV EXPS SOXV D ELJJHU VFUHHQ LQWR the same size as the RULJLQDO 6XUIDFH *R From £399, microsoft.com DELL XPS 13 2-IN-1 Very appealing ORRNV VXSHUE VSHFV ZKDWèV QRW WR OLNH" $V XVXDO ZLWK 'HOO GHYLFHV D YDULHW\ RI FRQĆJXUDWLRQV LV available. All of them DUH YHU\ FDSDEOH YHU\ YHUVDWLOH DQG YHU\ ZHOO GHVLJQHG From £1,249, dell.com APPLE iPAD AIR (2022) $ VHULRXVO\ SRZHUIXO SLHFH RI NLW WKH L3DG Air (2022) features $SSOHèV 0 FKLSVHW and the upgrade really VKRZV <RX FDQ SUHWW\ much do anything and everything on WKLV LQFUHGLEOH WDEOHW It’s just right. From £569, apple.com GOOGLE PIXEL TABLET 8QOLNH RWKHU WDEOHWV RQ WKLV OLVW *RRJOHèV ćDJVKLS FRPHV ZLWK D GRFN VR \RX FDQ mount the tablet or ZKHUHYHU \RX ZLVK It’s ideal as a home hub-style device that can be picked up by WKH ZKROH IDPLO\ From £599, store.google.com SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S6 LITE Though not quite as SRZHUIXO DV RWKHUV LQ WKH UDQJH WKLV LV D strong yet affordable offering. It comes ZLWK DQ 6 3HQ ZKLFK makes it great for sketching in addition WR ZDWFKLQJ \RXU favourite content. £299, samsung.com APPLE iPAD 10.2 (2021) The cheapest fullsize Apple tablet has evolved in some UHDOO\ XVHIXO ZD\V The storage options have been increased WR *% RU *% ZKLOH WKH SURFHVVRU has been boosted to WKH ]LSS\ $ %LRQLF From £319, apple.com LAPTOPS 2-IN-1 LAPTOPS TABLETS Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestlaptop Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/best2in1 Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/besttablet APPLE MACBOOK AIR (M2, 2022)

88 T3 MARCH 2024 Best ofthebest The Alienware M16 is the best choice for most people. It can hold its own against the worst any game has to offer, even managing to play Doom: Eternal on its most demanding settings at 240FPS. From £1,699, dell.com ACER PREDATOR HELIOS 16 A nice balance between looking like a fun gaming machine with RGB lights and just a nice smart laptop. The casing is almost all plastic, which is a shame, but does keep the cost and weight down. £1,699, acer.com ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 A game-changer that delivers buckets of performance despite being compact and light. It does this thanks to its use of AMD’s KRW 5\]HQ &38V and Nvidia’s RTX  *38 From £1,699, asus.com MSI RAIDER GE 78 HX This is a machine that is extra in all of the best ways. It’s expensive, but with a 17-inch display, powerful graphics chip, and a great many RGB lights, the Raider is very fast and extremely capable. £3,795, msi.com ASUS ROG DELTA S This is an impressive piece of kit, delivering an excellent audio experience for PS4 DQG 36 $ 86%& dongle makes it quick to set up and means it will also work with a PC, Nintendo Switch or Android phone. £189, asus.com SKULLCANDY PLYR Sounding great for music and movies as well as games, the PLYR has a plethora of wired and wireless connection options to choose from and a decidedly funky aesthetic that might not be to all tastes. £130, skullcandy.co.uk TRUST THIAN This headset gives you great audio quality in return for not much money at all compared to many of the other options on this list. Setup is an absolute breeze no matter what device you’re using. £60, trust.com TURTLE BEACH STEALTH PRO They don’t come cheap but we FKDOOHQJH \RX WR ĆQG a better-sounding gaming headset. The immense noisecancelling helps absolutely immerse yourself in the game and play undisturbed. £280, uk.turtlebeach.com LG 27GP950-B This 27-inch 4K monitor comes with a stunning list of topend specs, such as HDMI 2.1 and 144Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for gamers. It all adds up to a screen experience that’s one of the best available. £799, lg.com APPLE STUDIO DISPLAY Apple’s own Studio Display is an undeniable looker, complete with 5K resolution. The only downside here is that it’s 60Hz, but as the best monitor for Apple users it’s an obvious high-end pick. From £1,499, apple.com AOC U27P2CA A great choice for a KRPH RIĆFH VHWXS where you need a screen to be rock solid in terms of its computing and colour output. It also comes in at a very reasonable price, which always helps. £320, aoc.com DELL U2723QE 7KLV ç8OWUDVKDUSè monitor is a great do-it-all option. It combines a 27- inch panel with the IHDWXUHV RI D 86%& hub, so is ideal to use as a laptop screen whilst simultaneously powering it. £899, dell.com GAMING LAPTOPS GAMING HEADSETS 4K MONITORS Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestgaming Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestheadset Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/best4kmonitor ALIENWARE M16

MARCH 2024 T3 89 Best ofthebest The Mavic 3 Classic looks identical to the older Mavic 3 apart from one crucial aspect: the Classic has just one camera. It’s a 20MP Four Thirds type sensor fronted by a 24mm-equivalent lens, and is excellent. £1,399, dji.com DJI MAVIC 3 PRO The prosumer drone we’ve all been waiting for. It’s the same as the current Mavic 3 on the outside, but the Pro takes aerial videography and photography to a much higher echelon with three cameras. £1,879, dji.com HOVERAIR X1 7KH ĆUVW SRFNHW sized 2.7K cameraequipped drone to not require a hand controller at any time, although it also works in conjunction with an app for further functionality. Great IRU VHOĆHV From £382, thehover.com DJI MINI 3 PRO The Mini 3 Pro comes with either a standard controller, or a brand new hand controller with its own ultrabright screen. The camera incorporates a 1 1/3-inch CMOS sensor and wide f1.7 aperture for low light. £709, dji.com GOPRO HERO 12 BLACK “In a league of its own,” says our review. This new model is an iteration, not a reimagination, but it’s a good iteration and one that everyone interested in action cams should be excited about. £399, gopro.com INSTA360 ONE RS The Insta360 One RS takes a different tack to GoPro, with DQ XOWUDćH[LEOH modular design that’s super fun to play around with. We were incredibly impressed with the build and image quality. £280, insta360.com GOPRO HERO 11 BLACK A new, larger sensor delivers the highest resolution, greatest colour depth, highest level of video stabilisation and ZLGHVW ĆHOG RI YLHZ ever featured in a Hero camera. You get good battery life too. £349, gopro.com INSTA360 X3 Not a generational leap over its predecessor, but still the best small 360 action cam on the market: rugged, waterproof, easy-touse and packed with features to capture striking 360 shots. £459, insta360.com GOPRO HERO7 WHITE The wallet-friendly Hero7 White ERUURZV SUHPLXP features from the Hero7 Black. Ideal for part-time adrenaline junkies needing a simple HD camera that shoots YouTubeready footage. £296, gopro.com OLFI ONE.FIVE BLACK (2ND GEN) A bulging bag of bangs for a relatively small number of bucks. It can shoot in 4K, take 15MP photos, is waterproof to 30m, can record at 120fps, and has a wealth of other premium features. effi ROĆFDPHUDFRP AKASO BRAVE 7 Able to record 4K at 30fps (the image stabilisation isn’t up to much, however). It’s waterproof to 10m, has a 2-inch rear touchscreen, and comes with a remote as well as supporting voice controls. £149, akasotech.com AKASO BRAVE 7 LE The Brave 7 LE ĆWV QLFHO\ LQ WKH SDOP RI \RXU KDQG While its headline feature is a frontfacing screen, it DOVR VSRUWV D QXPEHU of features only usually found on fancier models. £149, akasotech.com DRONES ACTION CAMERAS CHEAP ACTION CAMERAS Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestdrone Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestactioncam Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestcheapaction DJI MAVIC 3 CLASSIC

90 T3 MARCH 2024 Best ofthebest The D780 is, in many ways, a Nikon Z6 (mirrorless) camera inside a larger DSLR body. Thanks to this, we’ve got room for dual memory card slots and a lot more direct control dials and buttons. £2,299, nikon.com NIKON D500 This solidly built camera is the SHUIHFW FKRLFH IRU those who like to shoot a little bit of everything, thanks to a brilliant autofocus system and glorious image quality from its 20MP sensor. £1,699, nikon.co.uk CANON EOS 90D A mid-range model that packs a lot of power for its price. You get a 32.5 megapixel sensor, uncropped 4K video recording, and an RSWLFDO YLHZĆQGHU WKDW offers a 100% view of the scene. £1,249, canon.co.uk NIKON D850 With a highresolution 45.4 megapixel sensor, 4K video capture, a 153-point AF system, and a sturdy body, you’ll never be GLVDSSRLQWHG ZLWK what the D850 can create for you. £3,499, nikon.co.uk CANON EOS R6 MARK II Canon hits the sweet spot between practicality and price here. It may not be as advanced as ćDJVKLS FDPHUDV EXW still offers a lot of the same specs and features for hobbyist photographers. £2,779, canon.co.uk FUJIFILM X-H2 7KH )XMLĆOP ;+ produces impressive results using a smaller APS-C 40MP sensor. You get retro looks and physical buttons and dials as well as its levers and switches – including forward and rear command dials. effiffi IXMLĆOP[FRP NIKON Z 30 Nikon’s smallest MILC yet is aimed at videographers, ZLWK QR YLHZĆQGHU RU EXLOWLQ ćDVK <RX get 20.9MP in an APS-C sensor, 11fps shooting, 4K video at 30fps, and built-in stereo mics. £699, nikon.co.uk PANASONIC LUMIX S5 II Whether you’re a beginner or a photography enthusiast, the Lumix 6 ,, LV D ĆUVWUDWH camera. It’s simple to get your head around but still manages to pack in an advanced array of features. £1,999, panasonic.com SONY RX100 VII For the best image quality in a pocketfriendly body, look KHUH 7KH 5; 9,, continues to build on Sony’s reputation for high-quality premium compacts, and does so without breaking the bank. £1,150, sony.co.uk PANASONIC LUMIX TZ200 This might be the ideal travel companion, with a versatile zoom lens XS WR [ DQG D fantastic one-inch sensor that captures bright, sharp images. It’s also stylish and pocket-friendly. £599, panasonic.com PANASONIC LUMIX ZS100 / TZ100 The best budget compact camera manages to pack a lot in. You get 49-point AF with face and eye detection, 10x optical zoom, 10fps burst shooting and the ability to shoot RAW DV ZHOO DV -3(* ĆOHV £449, panasonic.com FUJIFILM X100V A beautifully retro design mixed with a host of advanced features, this, like LWV SUHGHFHVVRUV sports a DSLR-sized (APS-C) sensor, ZKLFK LV SDLUHG ZLWK D PP I Ć[HG length lens. effi IXMLĆOPFRXN DSLR CAMERAS MIRRORLESS CAMERAS COMPACT CAMERAS Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestdslr Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestmirrorless Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestcompact NIKON D780

MARCH 2024 T3 91 Best ofthebest A straightforward navigation device without fancy features. It is ultimately about utility, not fancy tricks, and there’s no doubt TomTom delivers excellent usability here. From £239, tomtom.com TOMTOM GO 6200 Packed with good IHDWXUHV EXW QHYHU ĆGGO\ DQG ZLWK Google and Siri support, this is a really good mobile companion too. The price includes lifetime updates via Wi-Fi for most features. £239, tomtom.com GARMIN DRIVESMART 61 LMT-S This sleek sat-nav KDV VXEVWDQFH WR match its style, ZLWK D ELJ GLVSOD\ OLIHWLPH WUDIĆF and maps (for Europe) and useful points of interest information courtesy RI 7ULS$GYLVRU £229, garmin.com TOMTOM GO PREMIUM This state-of-the-art sat nav links with IFTTT, so you can connect to home devices, interact with personal digital assistants, get QRWLĆFDWLRQV DQG share location and arrival data. £339, tomtom.com NEXTBASE IQ With a forward-facing lens that comes in either 1K, 2K or 4K variants, this dash cam also captures video and sound of the interior of your car, and there’s an optional rear-facing camera too. £349, nextbase.com THINKWARE F800 PRO With an almost invisible design, time-lapse recording and a great night mode, this is a good stealthy option if you’re worried PRUH DERXW YDQGDOLVP or theft than your fellow drivers. £249, thinkware.com GARMIN DASH CAM 66W This fantastic little cam earns its place on this list with good image quality, extra features including GPS and speed camera warnings, and an attractive design. Video is 1440p, in D flr DQJOH £199, garmin.com NEXTBASE 622GW This hugely popular GDVK FDP IURP Nextbase boasts much-improved video quality, improved stabilisation and the inclusion of some rather clever What3Words geolocation services. £269, nextbase.com GOGORO EEYO 1 The Gogoro Eeyo 1 has dazzling looks and performs admirably. The type of ride you get isn’t going to be for everyone, but it’s really worth investigating if you fancy an ebike that makes a statement. £3,999, eeyo.uk BMC 257 AMP AL TWO This bike’s comfort, ease of use and long battery life impressed us. It may be expensive, but you can effortlessly jet to work on it during the week then go exploring with it at the weekend. £4,000, bmc-switzerland.com RAD POWER BIKES RADWAGON 4 A cracking (not so) little cargo bike that’ll do the legwork for you. With the right accessories, and WKDQNV WR LWV flNJ payload, it can handle anything from school runs to weekly shopping excursions. £1,999, radpowerbikes.co.uk HONBIKE UNI4 A perfect daily rider, offering comfort and more than enough power. The quality of the (quirky) design and build is excellent, which is even more impressive when you look at the cost of buying this bike. £1,699, honbike.com SAT-NAVS DASHCAMS ELECTRIC BIKES Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestsatnav Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestdashcam Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestebike TOMTOM GO DISCOVER

92 T3 MARCH 2024 Best ofthebest The most comprehensive Alexa smart speaker to date, capable of doing lots, and with a unique trick: its large screen rotates to follow you around the room, so that you can always see it clearly. £239, amazon.co.uk SONOS ERA 300 This Sonos smart speaker sounds absolutely incredible. It’s on the pricier side, but you’re getting plenty for your money. The difference Dolby Atmos sound makes is something you have to hear to believe. £449, sonos.com GOOGLE NEST HUB MAX Winner of our 2020 T3 award as the best smart speaker for doing absolutely everything. You get a crisp 10-inch screen, D VSHDNHU WKDW FDQ ĆOO D URRP D IURQW camera and of course *RRJOH $VVLVWDQW £219, store.google.com AMAZON ECHO SHOW 15 Amazon’s biggest smart display can be mounted on the wall or on a stand. The 15-inch HD screen looks fantastic, and the brand new Alexa widgets, make this the most useful smart display yet. £239 (without stand), amazon.co.uk PHILIPS HUE Hue dominates the smart lighting sector for good reason: it’s a superb system with the widest range of bulbs and a simple, useful app. Rivals may be cheaper but they can’t compete with Hue’s variety. From £69, philips-hue.com IKEA TRÅDFRI Ikea’s Zigbeecompatible system doesn’t have the range of Hue, but if you prize control over colour options it’s stellar value for money and has some great controllers DQG GLPPHUV From £13, ikea.com NANOLEAF ESSENTIALS A line of bargainpriced bulbs and OLJKW VWULSV WKDW support Thread, DQ XSFRPLQJ SURWRFRO a bit like Zigbee. We love the faceted look, but they’re only available in E27 or % ĆWWLQJV From £18, nanoleaf.me LIFX If you fancy a Hue system but don’t want to spend so much, LIFX has a strong product range and integrates with your favourite personal digital assistant. Philips still wins, EXW RQO\ MXVW From £15, lifx.com NEST THERMOSTAT E This cheaper 1HVW PRGHO GRHVQèW ĆW DV PXFK information on its screen and doesn’t feel as premium, but that’s it. Same algorithm, same Alexa and Google Home compatibility. £180, nest.com/uk HIVE ACTIVE HEATING 2 Hive is developed by British Gas but you don’t have to be a British Gas customer to use it. The system is simple to use, and the app features location tracking so it can warm your home when you’re nearby. £139, johnlewis NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT This smart-looking third-gen Learning Thermostat is able to monitor your habits and control the heating. There’s also an activity sensor ZKLFK DGMXVWV WKH heating if it detects someone’s home. £219, store.google.com TADO SMART THERMOSTAT Tado is very sociable: it works with 95% RI WKH V\VWHPV RXW WKHUH ,WèV ćH[LEOH clever and supports a wide range of accessories too. 3ULFH FXWV KDYH PDGH LW HYHQ PRUH HQWLFLQJ From £179, tado.com SMART SPEAKERS SMARTBULBS SMART THERMOSTATS Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestsmart Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestbulb Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/bestthermostat AMAZON ECHO SHOW 10

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