OPPO's latest effort in the 5G space — its top-level smartphone that is built on Qualcomm's latest silicon — is a beautifully crafted device, one that feels much lighter than its 207 grammes and one that sits very comfortably in the confines of one's hand.

Chinese smartphone maker realme's new X3 SuperZoom is, like many other smartphones emerging on the market these days, aimed at a particular group of enthusiasts. As the name indicates, the targeted group is those who are big on photography, with some unusual features available for experimentation.

Sonos delivers a big soundbar with a sound and a price tag to match.

CONTRIBUTED REVIEW The gaming notebooks of yesteryear were thick, noisy, heavy, expensive breadbaskets that were only technically regarded as portable. The good news is that the modern equivalent is a whole different beast. It’s typified by MSI’s GE75 Raider which offers top-end, gaming-friendly components in a 17-inch chassis that, at less-than 3cm thickness, most certainly can be regarded as a portable PC.

CONTRIBUTED REVIEW In the universe of MSI laptops, the ‘Gaming Legend’ GL65 Leopard series is one of the most attractive to those who desire uncompromising gaming (and media creation) performance while on the move. It’s a 15.6-inch notebook but squeezed into a body you’d associate with a 14-inch unit; measuring just 357 x 248 x 28mm and weighing only 2.3KG.

The realme 6 is another sub-500 device from the Middle Kingdom, this time from a subsidiary of BBK Electronics, and aimed at the gamer who looks for something that costs below $500.

Finally, a Wi-Fi mesh system that lives up to its promise.