The busiest section of the holiday season is just two weeks away and we’re shoring up our reviews library with some of the products that might be on your list. We’ve got another well-rounded round-up this week, spanning multiple product categories and even taking another look at an older device. Read on for everything you might’ve missed.
Apple Watch SE 3
Apple / Engadget 90 100 Expert Score Apple Watch SE 3 Apple’s entry-level smartwatch has improved so much it basically delivers an experience that’s comparable to pricier Apple Watches. Pros Comprehensive featureset for the money Cons Relatively slower charging speed $200 at Amazon
You don’t have to sacrifice as much as you used to if you want to save money on a current Apple Watch. Managing editor Cherlynn Low makes the case for the Apple Watch SE 3, laying out the specific items she missed from the Apple Watch Series 11. “In the end, it wasn’t the features like blood oxygen readings or hypertension notifications that I wanted back,” she explained. “It boiled down to physical components like a brighter display or bigger battery and more durable case that I wanted around for peace of mind.”
Apple Vision Pro M5
Apple 78 100 Expert Score Apple Vision Pro M5 The revamped Apple Vision Pro is faster and more comfortable than the original, but its limited ecosystem still makes it better suited to developers than consumers. Pros Faster M5 chip
Excellent displays
Hand and eye tracking work well
Support for PS VR2 controllers Cons Expensive
Limited immersive video and apps
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