I tested Sennheiser’s new mid-range headphones and they’re so close to perfect

Jada Jones/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe new Sennheiser Accentum Plus are an exceptional mid-range option for audio fanatics. They’re now available to purchase for $230.Exceptional sound quality and a marathon battery life set these headphones apart from similarly priced competitors.The build quality is exactly the same as last year’s model, with no improvements to fit, design, or … Read more

Xiaomi Poco X6 and X6 Pro Review: Midrange Value

If you’re in the market for an affordable Android smartphone, the latest midrange Poco duo from Xiaomi should be on your radar. Available now in the UK, Europe, and India, but not the US, the Poco X6 (£319) and Poco X6 Pro (£369) offer stacked spec sheets with few weaknesses. You can expect excellent displays, … Read more

Samsung HW-Q800C Soundbar Review: Standout Midrange Performance

Samsung sells a dizzying number of soundbars, which can make choosing anything apart from its multi-speaker Dolby Atmos flagship, the HW-Q990C (or older Q990B), pretty confusing. The HW-Q800C, which sits a step or two beneath the Q990, stands out as a top choice for those looking to dive into 3D soundscapes and great sound at … Read more

Apple’s midrange ‘Pro’ M3 chip isn’t looking like a huge upgrade

Apple’s new M3 Pro chip is looking like an odd duck in an otherwise solidly improved MacBook Pro laptop. For most people who need a computer with a bit of oomph over dreary office tasks and need multiple external monitors, the M3 Pro will serve their needs and have great battery to boot. But year-over-year … Read more

This Chromebook is proof you can make a top-tier machine using mid-range parts

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET In my opinion, a good laptop is greater than the sum of its parts. You don’t need the fastest processor or the world’s greatest graphics card to be one of the best Chromebooks. Sometimes all you need is the right combination of hardware to create a wonderful experience.  Recently, I tried out the … Read more