The MSI Modern 14 is a capable productivity laptop that can handle demanding tasks with little difficulty, even though it looks and feels lackluster in almost every other aspect. The modern design and reliable performance are held back by a disappointing lack of connectivity options, a battery that comes up short for what’s supposed to be a productivity laptop, poor audio combined with an awkward placement, and a display that isn’t content creator-friendly.
It’s easy to mistake the realme C25 as a midrange phone, if not for its price. Although photography is not its strongest suit, the realme C25 shines as an all-rounder phone for gaming and daily use.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon is a looker and powerful but it suffers from a lack of ports, a consequence of its slim profile. As a result, its reliance on dongles ultimately defeats the purpose for which it was built.
The Reno5 4G is a good-looking decent smartphone that is competitively priced, but does not quite carry the same energy that Oppo puts into its flagship devices.