Audio
Nothing Ear (1) Review: Budget True Wireless Buds That Punch Above Their Price
A lightweight, distinctive pair of true wireless earbuds with solid battery life and a satisfying sound, all for under $100.
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Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 248 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Stationery
Novium Hover Pen 2.0 Interstellar Edition Review: A Magnetic Desk Pen With Real Charm
A magnetic ballpoint and stand that levitates, spins, and starts conversations. Fun first, practical second, and priced accordingly.
Running Gear
October Running Gear Roundup: 7 Picks Worth a Look, From Base Layers to a Follow-Me Drone
Seven tested picks for runners this month: a soft base layer, simple fueling, a belt light, prescription running glasses, an affordable waterproof jacket, energy bars, and an easy-to-use follow drone.
Running Shoes
On Cloudboom Echo 3 vs Under Armour Velocity Elite: Which Carbon Racer Should You Buy?
A head-to-head look at two carbon super shoes, covering stack, weight, price, ride feel, fit and durability to help you pick the right race day shoe.
Running Shoes
On Cloudboom Max First Look: A Marathon Shoe That Feels More Super Trainer Than Race Day Rocket
On positions the Cloudboom Max at 4 to 4.5-hour marathon runners, with a max-stack midsole, glass fibre speedboard, and a stability-first ride. Here is how it performed on a first run.
Running Shoes
On Cloudboom Max vs ASICS Megablast: Which Marathon Shoe Deserves Your Money?
Two premium marathon-ready running shoes compared on fit, ride, durability, and value, with a clear verdict on which one suits which runner.
Running Shoes
On Cloudgo Review: A Light, Compliant Daily Trainer
On's Cloudgo is a lightweight daily trainer with a cushioned, rolling ride and a notably comfortable upper. Here is how it performs and who it suits.
Running Shoes
OnCloud Surfer Max Review: A Smooth-Rolling Daily Trainer That Skips the Softness
On's new max-stack shoe promises plush long-distance comfort. Our testing found a firmer, smoother ride that works best at in-between paces, with some caveats on fit and value.
Running Gear
Path Projects Kilim PX Review: Running Pants Built for Real Miles
Path Projects brings its pocket-first design language to a tapered running pant made from stretchy, weather-resistant Toray Prime Flex fabric.
Stationery
Pilot 2+1 Acrodrive 05 Review: A Polished Multi-Pen With One Small Compromise
A refined red-and-black multi-pen from Pilot combining two ballpoint colors and a 0.5mm pencil, built around the smooth Acro Ink refill.
Wearables
Polar Loop Review: A Subscription-Free Screenless Tracker That Needs a Bit More Polish
After a month of testing, here is how Polar's screenless activity, sleep, and recovery tracker stacks up against Whoop in the real world.
Running Shoes
Puma Deviate Nitro 2 Water Repellent Edition Review: A Winter Running Shoe With Serious Grip
A plated daily trainer with a water repellent upper, bouncy Nitro Elite foam, and one of the grippiest outsoles we have tested on wet pavement.
Running Shoes
Puma Deviate Nitro 4 First Run Review: A Do-It-All Plated Trainer
Early miles in Puma's plated super trainer: softer upper, lower weight, dual-layer Nitro foam and Puma Grip, tested on icy winter roads.
Running Shoes
Puma DV8 Nitro Elite 4 Review: A Raceday Shoe That Leans Further Into Performance
Put to the test over a coastal 10K, Puma's latest carbon plate racer feels lighter, poppier, and slightly more aggressive than its predecessor while staying comfortably runnable.
Running Shoes
Puma Fast-R 2 vs Nike Alphafly 3: Which Carbon Racer Deserves Your Money?
Puma doubles down on a wild design with the Fast-R 2, while the Alphafly 3 remains the benchmark. Here is how the two marathon racers stack up.
Running Shoes
Puma Fast-R 3 vs Deviate Nitro Elite 3: Which Carbon Racer Should You Buy?
Two of Puma's top carbon plate racing shoes take very different approaches to speed, price, and durability. Here's how to pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 vs Nike Alphafly 3: Which Race Day Shoe Comes Out on Top?
A head-to-head look at two of the fastest marathon racing shoes available, covering weight, geometry, comfort, and which runners each shoe suits best.
Running Shoes
Puma Fast R3 vs Adidas Adios Pro 4: Two Marathon Racing Shoes Compared
A head-to-head look at two popular marathon racing shoes, the efficiency-focused Puma Fast R3 and the softer, more forgiving Adidas Adios Pro 4.
Running Shoes
Puma MagMax 2 First Run Review: Max Cushion With a Bit More Bounce
A lighter, tweaked nitrogen-infused Nitro foam stack makes the MagMax 2 a comfortable high-stack trainer for easy and long runs, with a question mark over outright versatility.
Running Shoes
Puma MagMax Nitro 2 Review: Ultra Plush Cushion With a Weight Advantage
A lighter, more comfortable big-stack daily trainer that leans soft and protective rather than bouncy, and what that means at this price.
Running Shoes
Puma MagMax Nitro 2 vs Brooks Glycerin Max 2: Two Max-Cushion Trainers Compared
Two big, plush daily trainers go head to head on weight, cushioning, fit and ride feel to help you pick the right max-stack shoe for easy miles and long runs.
Running Shoes
Puma MagMax Nitro 50-Mile Review: A Max Cushion Workhorse, Plus Four Alternatives Worth Knowing
After 50 miles of testing, the Puma MagMax Nitro proves to be a protective, stable max-stack trainer. Here is how it compares to the Saucony Hurricane 24, ASICS Novablast 4, Hoka Skyward X, and New Balance More v5.
Running Shoes
Puma Magnify Nitro 3 vs ASICS Novablast 5: Which Cushioned Daily Trainer Wins?
Two comfortable, high-value cushioned daily trainers compared on foam, fit, stability and ride feel, with clear advice on which suits your foot.
Running Shoes
Puma Magnify Nitro 3 vs Puma MagMax Nitro 2: Which Cushioned Daily Trainer Should You Buy?
Two big neutral cushioned daily trainers from Puma with similar performance but different ride feels and a meaningful price gap. Here is how they compare.
Running Shoes
Puma Magnify Nitro 3 vs MagMax Nitro: Which Daily Trainer Fits Your Running?
A high-mileage comparison of two of Puma's strongest daily trainers, covering fit, foam feel, durability, and which one makes sense for your running.
Running Shoes
Puma Velocity Nitro 3 vs New Balance FuelCell Propel V5: Which Daily Trainer Is Right for You?
Two affordable daily trainers go head to head, with the versatile Adidas Adizero SL2 thrown in as a fast-running alternative.
Running Shoes
Puma Velocity Nitro 4 vs Hoka Clifton 10: Which Daily Trainer Should You Buy?
Two cushioned daily trainers at similar price points, but they deliver noticeably different rides. Here is how they compare on fit, foam, stability, and versatility.
Running Gear
Race Day Gear Test: Hoka Rocket X2, Kiprun GPS 900, Forerunner 265 and Nike Aerosoft Shorts
Four pieces of running kit put through a hard 7.2K club relay race: a responsive super shoe, two GPS watches compared head to head, and a pair of lightweight shorts.
Running Shoes
Rad UFO First Run Review: A Chunky Super Trainer That Earns Its Bounce
A dual-layer PEA foam trainer with a wide, stable base that punches above its unfamiliar name. Here's how it performed on a first park run.
Running Shoes
RAD UFO vs ASICS Mega Blast: Which Mega-Stack Super Trainer Deserves Your Money?
Two of the most fun, bouncy super trainers on the market go head to head. We compare fit, ride feel, versatility and value to help you pick the right one.