Technology glossary · 2018
The Wi‑Fi generation introduced by the Wi‑Fi Alliance in 2018 that improves capacity and power efficiency on busy networks.
According to the Wi‑Fi Alliance, Wi‑Fi 6 brings higher data rates, more capacity and better performance in places with many devices. Its technical name is IEEE 802.11ax.
OFDMA shares a channel among several devices at once, raising network efficiency and lowering latency. Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) lets an access point send data to several devices at the same time.
1024-QAM encodes more data in the same amount of spectrum; 160 MHz channel support increases bandwidth; transmit beamforming delivers higher data rates at a given range.
Target wake time (TWT) schedules when a device wakes to send or receive data, which extends battery life. That matters for phones, watches and smart-home devices.
Wi‑Fi 6 works in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands; devices that bring the same features to the 6 GHz band are called Wi‑Fi 6E. Real-world speed depends on the router also supporting Wi‑Fi 6, the number of antennas and the environment.
Phones · 2026
An Android phone with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and three rear cameras that are all 200 MP. It has the 2 nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage; the European version has a 7,150 mAh battery. The global version carries the same model code with an 8,000 mAh battery and different RAM options; this record follows the UK document. There is no charger in the box.
Laptops · 2026
An entry-level gaming laptop with discrete NVIDIA graphics in a 15.3-inch body. This model code has a Ryzen 7 250, an RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8 GB of GDDR7 and a 115 W TGP, 16 GB of socketed DDR5 and a 512 GB SSD. The chassis is plastic, weight starts at 2.1 kg and there is no card reader. Independent tests praise the 1920 x 1200 display and the cooling, while noting fan noise, the speakers and the 512 GB of storage as limits.
Phones · 2026
The iPhone 17e is Apple's 2026 entry phone: A19 chip, 6.1-inch 60 Hz OLED display, a single 48 MP rear camera, the C1X modem and, new this time, 15 W MagSafe charging. Tests show longer battery life than the iPhone 16e; the 60 Hz display, single camera and USB 2 speed are its main limits.
Televisions · 2026
A 55-inch 4K OLED TV with pixel-level light control and up to 165 Hz VRR from a compatible PC.
Televisions · 2026
The LG C6 is the mid-range model in the company’s 2026 OLED evo line; the 65-inch version offers the α11 AI Processor 4K Gen3, a 120 Hz native panel that reaches 165 Hz with VRR, four HDMI 4K 120 Hz inputs, Dolby Vision and webOS 26. Independent testing measured 1,355 nits HDR on a 10% window and 9.1 ms input lag. Owners praise the picture; the webOS interface and built-in sound draw the most criticism.
Phones · 2026
An Android phone with a flat 6.59-inch AMOLED display and a 7500 mAh battery. The rear has 50 MP main, 64 MP telephoto and 50 MP ultra-wide cameras. This record is the V2609A sold in China; the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are separate models.
Tablets · 2025
The iPad (A16) is Apple's entry-level 11-inch tablet. It has the A16 chip, storage from 128 GB, Touch ID, a landscape front camera, and USB-C with Apple Pencil (USB-C) support. Tests confirm good battery life; the screen is not laminated, the USB-C port runs at USB 2 speed and Apple Intelligence is not supported.
Phones · 2025
The iPhone 16e is the entry model Apple added to the iPhone 16 family in February 2025. It has the A18 chip, the C1 cellular modem (Apple’s first in-house design), a 6.1-inch OLED display and a single 48MP rear camera that provides 2x zoom from the same sensor. There is no ultra-wide camera or mmWave 5G; Apple lists no MagSafe, Qi2, Dynamic Island or ProMotion, and wireless charging is limited to Qi. In independent testing the battery lasted slightly longer than the iPhone 16; in carrier measurements the C1 modem was faster than the iPhone 16 on two US networks and slower on one. Owners praise battery life, the camera and the size; some miss an ultra-wide lens and a faster refresh rate.
Laptops · 2025
The TUF Gaming A16 FA607NUG is an entry-level 16-inch gaming laptop. It pairs the six-core Ryzen 7 7445HS with an RTX 4050 Laptop GPU that can draw up to 140 W, on a 1920 × 1200, 144 Hz display. Two SO-DIMM memory slots and two M.2 slots let you add RAM and storage later, although ASUS says the second SSD slot runs at restricted bandwidth with this processor. The 56 Wh battery is smaller than the 90 Wh pack in the family’s larger model.
Cameras · 2025
A compact action camera with variable aperture. Square capture can be reframed horizontally or vertically; close-up and wider-view lens accessories are separate.
Laptops · 2025
The Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 is Lenovo’s 16-inch gaming laptop; this configuration has the Core Ultra 9 275HX, an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU at 140 W TGP, 32 GB of DDR5 and a 165 Hz 2560 × 1600 OLED display. It offers Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, two M.2 slots and two memory slots, with an 80 Wh battery. In independent testing it delivered high frame rates, but the CPU passed 100 °C on a desk and part of the keyboard got hot; owners praise the OLED panel and find battery life short.
Televisions · 2025
A 55-inch 4K OLED TV. Pixel-level lighting preserves black levels in dark scenes. Compatible PC inputs support 144 Hz; broadcast and console output limits still apply.
Televisions · 2025
The LG OLED evo G5 is LG’s 2025 flagship OLED TV; the 65-inch model offers the α11 AI Processor 4K Gen2, Brightness Booster Ultimate, VRR up to 165 Hz, four HDMI 2.1 inputs, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and comes with webOS 25. It has a slim design that sits flush to the wall, and no stand is in the box. Independent testing measured close to 2,300 nits on small HDR windows and about 400 nits full-screen, with 12.9 ms gaming input lag; colour banding, a warm colour shift off-axis and no HDR10+ were criticised. Owners praise brightness and picture; one owner had a panel replaced because of a line out of the box.
Phones · 2025
The Galaxy A56 5G is Samsung’s mid-range phone. It offers a 6.7-inch 120 Hz Super AMOLED screen, Exynos 1580, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, IP67, a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 5,000 mAh battery and 45 W charging; Samsung promises six generations of Android upgrades and six years of security updates. In testing charging was quick and battery life slightly below the previous model; owners like the battery and screen but criticise the missing card slot and headphone jack.
Televisions · 2025
The 65-inch version of TCL's 2025 North American flagship Mini LED TV. It offers a QD-Mini LED backlight, a WHVA panel, 144 Hz VRR, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+, plus Bang & Olufsen audio. Tests praise brightness and colour coverage; off-axis contrast loss, HDR tone tracking, the sound and only two HDMI 2.1 inputs are criticised.
Laptops · 2024
The TUF Gaming F16 FX607JV is ASUS’s 2024 mid-range gaming laptop. It pairs the 14-core Core i7-13650HX with an RTX 4060 Laptop GPU drawing up to 130 W, and has a MUX switch with Advanced Optimus, two SO-DIMM and two M.2 slots, Thunderbolt 4 and a 90 Wh battery. Testing liked the audio, keyboard and upgrade room; the display’s brightness and colour coverage were modest, and battery life and cooling headroom were found limited.
Laptops · 2024
The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 is a 15.6-inch entry-level gaming laptop with a discrete RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. This configuration has the 14-core Core i7-13650HX, 24 GB of DDR5 in two SODIMM slots, a 144 Hz FHD IPS screen, gigabit Ethernet and HDMI 2.1. Testing liked the screen colours and easy servicing; the plastic chassis, 60 Wh battery, lack of Thunderbolt/USB4 and slow grey-to-grey response were criticised.
Televisions · 2024
The LG G4 is the company’s 2024 flagship OLED TV designed to sit flush on the wall. The 65-inch version comes with the α11 processor, VRR up to 144 Hz, four HDMI 2.1 inputs and Dolby Vision. Independent tests highlighted high HDR brightness, accurate colour, low input lag and gaming performance; built-in sound was found thin. The most repeated topic in owner reviews is picture distortion, signal loss and audio dropouts on the HDMI 2 (eARC) input.
Phones · 2023
The iPhone 15 Plus is Apple’s 6.7-inch phone from 2023. It offers the same A16 Bionic, 48 MP main camera, Dynamic Island and USB-C port as the iPhone 15 in a larger display and battery body. Independent tests found very good battery life, while charging is slow and the display is limited to 60 Hz.
Phones · 2023
A phone with a 6.4-inch 120 Hz Super AMOLED display, an Exynos 1380 processor, a 50 MP main camera with OIS and microSD support. Gorilla Glass 5 covers the front and back.
Laptops · 2023
The TUF Gaming F15 (2023) is ASUS’s mid-range gaming laptop. In this SKU the RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws up to 140 W including Dynamic Boost, the top of NVIDIA’s range for this chip. Two memory slots and two M.2 slots allow upgrades. Owners like the gaming performance; there are separate complaints about heat, fan noise and durability.
Phones · 2023
The iPhone 15 is Apple’s 6.1-inch phone from 2023. It offers the A16 Bionic, a 60 Hz OLED screen with Dynamic Island, a 48 MP main camera, USB-C and MagSafe/Qi2 charging. In testing its battery life was below the class average; owners like the camera, the screen and everyday smoothness.
Televisions · 2023
The G3 is LG’s 2023 flagship OLED TV designed to sit flush on the wall. In 55, 65 and 77 inches it has the brighter panel LG calls Brightness Booster Max, the α9 Gen6 processor, 4K 120 Hz on four HDMI 2.1 inputs and 60 W 4.2-channel sound. Independent testing measured it among the brightest OLEDs to that date; a table stand is not included.
Tablets · 2022
The iPad (10th generation) is Apple’s fully redesigned base iPad from 2022. It brings a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, A14 Bionic, USB-C, Touch ID in the top button and a landscape front camera. Notebookcheck found battery life and colour accuracy good; the non-laminated display and brightness were noted as weaker points.
Phones · 2022
The iPhone 14 is Apple’s 6.1-inch base model from 2022. It brought the five-core-GPU A15 Bionic from the iPhone 13 Pro, a refreshed dual camera, an autofocus front camera and emergency messaging via satellite. The display stayed at 60 Hz with a notch, and charging is via Lightning. The version sold in the US has no physical SIM slot.
Phones · 2022
The iPhone 14 Plus is the 6.7-inch big-screen base iPhone that Apple introduced in 2022 in place of the mini. It shares the iPhone 14’s A15 Bionic with a five-core GPU, dual 12 MP cameras and emergency messaging via satellite; the differences are the larger display and longer battery life. The display stays at 60 Hz and charging is through Lightning. In testing, battery life stood out as its main strength.
Tablets · 2022
The iPad Air (5th generation) is Apple’s 2022 model that brought the M1 chip and 8 GB of memory to its mid-range tablet. It has a 10.9-inch 60 Hz Liquid Retina IPS display, Touch ID in the top button, a 12 MP ultra wide front camera with Centre Stage and a 10 Gb/s USB-C port. The design and display stayed the same as the 2020 Air.
Phones · 2022
The iPhone 14 Pro is Apple’s 2022 Pro phone. It brought a 6.1-inch ProMotion OLED display, the first Dynamic Island and always-on display, the A16 Bionic and a 48 MP main camera. Testing measured a bright screen and fast charging. The topic owners raised most often was battery capacity falling faster than expected in the first year.
Phones · 2022
The Galaxy S22 is Samsung’s compact 2022 flagship phone, with a 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, a triple camera with 3x optical zoom, a 3,700 mAh battery and IP68 water resistance. Independent testing found it fast and compact; battery life and the 256 GB storage ceiling were seen as weak points.
Tablets · 2021
The sixth-generation iPad mini redesigned the small tablet with an 8.3-inch edge-to-edge display, A15 Bionic, USB-C and second-generation Apple Pencil support. Touch ID moved to the top button, and the front camera became an ultra wide with Center Stage. Uneven refresh while scrolling in portrait (jelly scrolling) became a talking point.
Phones · 2021
The iPhone 13 is Apple’s standard 6.1-inch model from 2021. It brought the four-core-GPU version of the A15 Bionic, sensor-shift optical stabilisation on the main camera, Cinematic video mode and storage starting at 128 GB. The display is a 60 Hz OLED, charging is through Lightning, and the notch is smaller than on the iPhone 12.
Phones · 2021
The iPhone 13 mini is Apple’s last small iPhone with a 5.4-inch screen. It offers the same A15 Bionic chip as the iPhone 13, dual 12 MP cameras with sensor-shift stabilisation and Cinematic video mode in a 140-gram body. The screen runs at 60 Hz and charging is via Lightning.