Apple Watch SE 3 The busiest part of the holiday season is just two weeks away and we’re adding some products to our review library that might be on your list. This week we have another thorough round-up, covering multiple product categories and even taking another look at an older device. Read everything you might have missed.
apple watch se 3
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Apple’s entry-level smartwatch has improved so much that it basically offers an experience that is on par with expensive Apple Watches.
- Comprehensive features for the money
- Relatively slow charging speed
$200 on Amazon
If you want to save money on the current Apple Watch you don’t have to make as many sacrifices as before. Managing editor Cherlyn Lo makes the case for the Apple Watch SE 3, laying out specific items missing from the Apple Watch Series 11. “In the end, it wasn’t features like blood oxygen readings or high blood pressure notifications that I wanted back,” she explained. “It came down to the physical components like a brighter display or a larger battery and more durable case that I wanted for peace of mind.”
Apple Vision Pro M5
Apple
The revised Apple Vision Pro is faster and more comfortable than the original, but its limited ecosystem still makes it better suited for developers than consumers.
- fast M5 chip
- outstanding performance
- Hand and eye tracking works well
- Support for PS VR2 controllers
- expensive
- Limited immersive videos and apps
- heavier than
$3,499 at Apple
Apple’s M5 refresh for the Vision Pro is an improvement, but the product still feels like it’s in beta. the main problem? price. Senior journalist Devindra Hardawar said, “Once again, the Vision Pro feels like a proof of concept – it’s the epitome of what Apple can do when it’s not constrained by traditional screens.” “But the company’s dream of spatial computing won’t come true unless it can deliver affordable devices.”
dji neo 2
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DJI has added impressive technology to the Neo 2 that makes it the best personal drone on the market.
- Calm
- LiDAR obstacle detection
- fast for a small drone
- better battery life
- powerful gesture control
- No 10-bit LogM video
- makes noise
- low light performance
$250 at DJI
The biggest problem with the DJI Neo drone was its deafening noise, and on the way to fixing that problem (somewhat), the company added several new features for the Neo 2. The result is a highly capable drone that is now the best budget option. Contributing reporter Steve Dent wrote, “It retains everything I liked about the Neo, especially the ease of use and security features.” “On top of that, it adds many useful functions like obstacle protection and, thank God, reducing noise levels.”
Acer Predator Triton 14 AI
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If you prefer more robust rigs, the Predator Triton 14 AI may not be for you. But for anyone who truly appreciates a mobile gaming laptop, Acer’s latest pint-sized system is a win.
- ultra sleek design
- innovative coolness
- color oled display
- Touchpad has stylus support
- lots of ports
- Sub-optimal speaker position
- a little expensive
$2,500 at Acer
Gaming laptops are rarely truly portable. According to senior journalist Sam Rutherford, Acer has managed to fix this with the Predator Triton 14 AI. “In many ways, it’s not just a travel-friendly gaming machine, it’s truly a do-everything ultraportable,” he explained.
oneplus 15
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If you don’t mind a slightly lesser camera, the OnePlus 15 is tremendous, offering the best display, performance, and battery life you can find on a phone right now.
- Fast processor and display
- long lasting battery
- 80W charger included in the box
- cameras could be better
- derivative design
- Only four years of OS updates
$900 at OnePlus
There’s a lot to like about the OnePlus 15, including the processor, display, and battery. You have to put up with the basic design and poor cameras. Senior reporter Igor Bonifacic said, “If you’re okay with the overall poor camera, the OP15 has a lot going for it, and provided OnePlus can successfully navigate the uncertain tariff regime, it will be not only one of the best phones of 2025, but also one of the best phones of 2026.”
Other reviews you may have missed
That’s not all the equipment we’ve been testing for the past two weeks. I spent some time with Bowers & Wilkins’ fantastic Px8 S2 headphones. Reviews contributor James True put the Rodecaster Video S through its paces and deputy editor Nathan Ingraham met Alexa+ through the Echo Dot Max. Senior editor Daniel Cooper has been keeping an eye on the framework’s modular, upgradeable PCs and reviewed the 16th update for the laptop 2025.
Speaking of laptops, senior journalist Amy Schorheim achieved the rare feat of reviewing a laptop charger, and declared the Anker Laptop Power Bank an excellent choice for your gear bag. Sony recently gave the PlayStation Portal a major upgrade, so Devindra had his third review with the two-year-old gaming handheld.