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T3’s mission is to help you find the best products for every area of your tech lifestyle. From traditional gadget buys like phones and TVs to connected home security and sports sensors, if it can make your life better, we’re here to make sure you get

Only a five-star review earn a product our prestigious Platinum Award We give this only to tech that stands out for stunning aesthetics or a clever build This award, and others like it, are given for exceptional performance in a key feature The wi

If mid-range phones are so appealing, then what about budget phones? Do they offer an even better balance of price and performance? Well, in a word: no. There’s no fixed definition or price point for what constitutes a budget phone and what doesn’t,

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 exi

Only the best products – those that score five stars – receive our Platinum Award This is given to winners of our group tests, so you can see which is the best at a glance This accolade, and others like it, show you which gear is best for specific

Video resolution 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 2.7K 120fps, 1080P 240fps Photo resolution 20MP Battery removable 1720mAh Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Touchscreen 2.27-inch LCD rear; colour LCD front Microphones 3 Dimensions 71.0x55x33.6mm Weight 158g ■

While not quite able to fill the HERO9 Black’s sizeable shoes, this action cam from DJI offers both a colour front-facing screen and 2.25-inch rear touchscreen and captures 60fps 4K video. And it costs $300 less to boot. $388, dji.com If you fancy

WE’RE IMPRESSED Massive specs on every front; potent but easy to use; solid build quality. WE’D IMPROVE Quite heavy for some uses; voice controls better but still buggy in the field. THE LAST WORD Beats rivals on nearly every front; the total packa

Processor Snapdragon 730G Screen 5.81-inch 1080x2340 OLED Memory 6GB Storage 128GB Battery 3,140mAh Cameras 12.2MP rear, 8MP front OS Android 10 Dimensions 144x69.4x8.2mm Weight 143g ■

While not packing the same noise cancelling smarts shown by the AirPods Pro, the Pixel Buds offer pretty great sound that adapts to your environment and come at a more affordable price to boot. $279, store.google.com/au Want to maximise that beefy

WE’RE IMPRESSED Another great camera; really appealing price; pure Google experience. WE’D IMPROVE No 5G; relatively small screen; no optical zoom. THE LAST WORD Hits the sweet spot of price and performance, a very capable phone and an excellent ca

Display sizes 55, 65, 75, 85 inches Panel 3840x2160 LCD Operating system Android 9.0 HDR Dolby Vision Inputs 4x HDMI, 2 x USB, composite, ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 Dimensions 1231x710x7.0mm / 1450x833x70mm / 1674x961x71mm / 1899x1089x72mm Weig

This QLED has lush colours and bright HDR performance, next-gen gaming features without the wait, and a better smart TV platform. $2,195, samsung.com Fancy spending a bit more and netting yourself an OLED in the process? This is a great call: it has

WE’RE IMPRESSED Detailed 4K HDR; great upscaler of lower-res content; very agreeable sound. WE’D IMPROVE HDMI 2.1 is ‘upcoming’; no HDR10+; in-your-face Android interface. THE LAST WORD The Sony X900H offers thrilling picture performance, great ups

Processor Exynos 990 Screen 6.9-inch, 1440x3088, 120Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED Memory 12GB Storage 256GB/512GB Battery 4,500mAh Cameras 108MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto rear; 10MP front OS Android 10, OneUI Dimensions 77.2x164.8 x 8.1mm Weight 208g

From $1,799 samsung.com The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is Samsung’s most expensive, most premium flagship phone of 2020. It’s not for the bargain hunters – it’s for people who want a smartphone that pushes the bar as high as possible and don’t mind pay

Until the iPhone 12 arrives, this is Apple’s biggest and most powerful phone, with a 6.5-inch OLED screen, A13 chip and 12MP ultra-wide, wide and telephoto cameras. From $1,749, apple.com Don’t fancy an S Pen? Then save yourself some cash and net

WE’RE IMPRESSED Powerful components; giant, gorgeous screen; S Pen keeps improving. WE’D IMPROVE Costs a lot of money; huge camera bump; stock Android still superior. THE LAST WORD While it doesn’t offer a huge leap forward, it comes packed with th

While Sennheiser may not have quite the noise-cancelling nous of Sony, the Momentum 3 have perhaps the best audio quality in their price range and automatic pairing. $549, sennheiser.com These come close to the WH-1000XM4 in almost every regard –

WE’RE IMPRESSED Lively, detailed sound; insane noise-cancelling; cutting-edge features. WE’D IMPROVE Can get trebly under the wrong circumstances; no aptX or aptX HD support. THE LAST WORD By keeping the sound as good as always and adding extra fea

WE’RE IMPRESSED Solid handling; great viewfinder; small and light. WE’D IMPROVE Limited frame rate for sports and action; 4K video cropped. THE LAST WORD The Nikon Z5 has enticing specs for the entry-level user, especially when you consider just ho

WE’RE IMPRESSED Fantastic display; superb design and build quality; comfortable typing. WE’D IMPROVE Average battery life; on the expensive side; limited number of ports. THE LAST WORD The XPS 13 doesn’t get top marks in every category, but overall

WE’RE IMPRESSED A no-fuss car cam that does absolutely everything expected of it well. WE’D IMPROVE The camera is a little challenged by bright sunlight, but not critically. THE LAST WORD Get everything you need in a car cam barring 4K resolution,

WE’RE IMPRESSED Wide-open and lavishly detailed sound; fine touch- and app-control; more comfortable than they look. WE’D IMPROVE Don’t look or feel the money’s-worth; periodically spiky treble; humdrum battery life. THE LAST WORD As long as you do

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