There are so many nice devices dropping in the intervening time that it may be exhausting to maintain up. First, we lastly noticed the discharge of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5 – try our Switch 2 review in progress when you’re eager for our first impressions.
And with Apple’s WWDC 2025 event set to happen at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM UK on June 9, 2025, we’re anticipating some thrilling new {hardware} revelations on the horizon.
But there are many different gadget releases you’ll have missed not too long ago, which is why we have rounded up the outcomes of the final seven days of rigorous testing that will help you catch up.
Whether it is Samsung‘s super-thin 5.8mm Galaxy S25 Edge flagship or Marshall’s thunderous debut into the house cinema house with its immersive, mellifluous Heston 120 soundbar, listed here are the week’s most important evaluations.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge completely caters to its chosen area of interest. More highly effective than the Galaxy S25 Plus, much less of a handful than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and slimmer than both of them, it squarely delivers if you end up caught within the hole between the 2 handsets.
Its 5.8mm depth and gossamer-light 163g weight definitely really feel snug within the hand, whereas its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset means it affords efficiency that rivals lots of the best phones available on the market. However, it would not do quite a bit to interrupt the mould both – its cameras are weaker than the remainder of the S25 vary, and it is not Samsung’s thinnest handset, with the unfolded Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 taking that crown at 5.6mm.
Pros
- Lightweight and simpler to carry
- Just as highly effective because the S25 Ultra
- Durable and modern design
Cons
- Nothing particular to set it aside
- Not Samsung’s thinnest cellphone
- Rest of the lineup has higher cameras
Philip Berne
“The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge fills a niche for Samsung fans, but it won’t win over a new audience or raise eyebrows among the competition. If the Galaxy S25 Plus is too thick, or the Galaxy S25 Ultra is too much, the Edge fits neatly in between.”
Read Philip’s full Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review.
The Marshall Heston 120 is a formidable all-in-one Dolby Atmos soundbar, made all of the extra spectacular given the truth that it is the model’s first foray into dwelling theater gear.
Its 11 lively drivers are able to delivering actually immersive sound, including a large, expansive soundstage to the edges and convincing verticality due to its side- and up-firing audio system. Despite not coming with a separate sub, it is nonetheless able to substantial bass, including actual gravitas to film soundtracks.
Where it actually differentiates itself, although, is in a single space the place even lots of the best soundbars fall quick: music. Whether you are listening to tunes in Atmos or simply stereo, it affords glorious steadiness throughout the frequency vary, implausible separation, and a large soundstage. Couple in its beautiful, distinctive design, and it is a actually interesting single-unit package deal.
Pros
- Strong Dolby Atmos efficiency
- Gigantic bass for an all-in-one, but clear dialogue
- Top-drawer musicality
- Looks-wise, it’s a murals
Cons
- Pricey
- Multi-box rivals pack extra immersive audio
- Reflections on steel knobs can distract
- Some may need for a show
Harry Padoan
“The Marshall Heston 120 is deserving of its high price-tag thanks to its impressive width, excellent Atmos effects, top-tier music-playing abilities and drop-dead gorgeous design. Marshall has made an unforgettable debut with an all-in-one soundbar that doesn’t skimp on impact.”
Read Harry’s full Marshall Heston 120 review.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 – the model’s newest flagship pill operating Windows 11 – is probably going to attract your consideration for one cause greater than every other: that worth. Starting at $799.99 / £799 / AU$1,499, it is truly fairly a bit cheaper than final 12 months’s Surface Pro 11, which went for $999.99 /£1,049.99 / AU$1,899.99. It’s additionally considerably cheaper than its arch-rival, the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch, with a listing worth of $1,299 / £1,299 / $2,199. It additionally affords stable efficiency and a Methuselah-esque 18-hour battery life.
But does this earn it a high spot among the many pantheon of best tablets? That’s tougher to say. To obtain that cheaper worth, Microsoft has truly lowered its specs in comparison with the Pro 11: its display screen has been shrunk from 13 to 12 inches and has a decrease decision, whereas it solely has the eight-core Snapdragon X Plus processor, somewhat than the 10-core model utilized by its predecessor. To get the most effective use out of the pill, you may must buy the Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard, which is offered individually.
Pros
- Solid efficiency
- Excellent battery life
- Good worth
Cons
- A downgrade from 2024 mannequin
- AI options nonetheless unimpressive
- Some efficiency points
Matt Hanson
“Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 12 (2025) is a decent Windows 11 tablet, which offers good value for money. It looks good and is easy to carry around, and the ability to run full desktop Windows 11 apps means it is more flexible compared to iPads and Android tablets.”
Read Matt’s full Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (2025) review.
The 65-inch incarnation of the Samsung S90F affords some actually spectacular display screen tech for much less cash than you’d count on. Rocking the model’s QD-OLED tech, it is not fairly as shiny because the flagship Samsung S95F OLED, however it’s nonetheless significantly shiny in comparison with final 12 months’s fashions. On high of this, it is able to fantastically vivid colours whereas using its NQ4 AI Gen3 processor to make sure they’re expressed realistically and with nuance.
It additionally affords gaming options that rival lots of the best TVs on the market, offering 4K at as much as 144Hz, variable refresh charges throughout all 4 of its HDMI 2.1 ports, and lightning-fast response instances. All in all, that is near-flagship efficiency for way more reasonably priced costs, with this 65-inch incarnation having a listing worth of simply $2,499 / £2,699 / AU$4,299.
Pros
- Outstanding image high quality
- Awesome gaming show
- Exceptional connectivity
Cons
- No Dolby Vision assist
- Unhelpful default movement settings
- Occasional bass distortion
John Archer
“The Samsung 65S90F delivers much of the performance of Samsung’s flagship OLED TV for far less money, making it a true 2025 TV hero.”
Read John’s full Samsung S90F review.
The De’Longhi Primadonna Aromatic affords a staggering array of how to get pleasure from your espresso, all whereas eliminating a lot of the effort related to making ready it. Not solely does it supply a variety of cold and warm drinks to select from, however it rapidly learns your preferences, routinely suggesting your go-to drinks primarily based on the time of day. Its show will then stroll you thru every step with clear directions and diagrams, whether or not you are brewing a cappuccino or operating its cleansing cycle.
Unfortunately, whereas it affords a a lot bigger vary of drinks than lots of the best coffee machines, it is larger in different methods too. Firstly, it’s kind of of a behemoth: at 16 inches tall, you would possibly discover it a squeeze to suit it underneath wall-mounted cupboards. Secondly, it is a large funds possibility, costing greater than just about each certainly one of its rivals, barring the eye-wateringly costly Jura J10.
Pros
- Auto and guide brew settings
- Huge selection of cold and warm drinks
- Great auto milk texturizing
- Learns what you wish to drink
Cons
- Not but accessible globally
- One of the most costly espresso machines I’ve examined
- May be too tall to suit underneath some wall cupboards
Cat Ellis
“The De’Longhi Primadonna Aromatic is a super-smart automatic espresso machine that makes 35 drinks on demand, including hot and iced beverages. It even ‘learns’ the preferences of all the coffee lovers in your house. But this experience doesn’t come cheap; the Primadonna Aromatic is a premium machine that demands a big kitchen and deep pockets.”
Read Cat’s full De’Longhi Primadonna Aromatic review.