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Samsung S90H (65-inch) — manufacturer product photographLG C5 OLED 65-inch televisionTCL C7K Mini LED (65-inch) — manufacturer product photograph

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Best 65-inch TVs for UK living rooms

The best 65-inch TV for you depends on the light in your room, the programmes you watch and the equipment you connect.

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PlayStation 5 Slim standard console retail boxNintendo Switch 2 console retail boxWhite Xbox Series X 1TB Digital console with controller

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Best games console for a family: choose the games first

Start with the games your household actually wants, then decide whether discs, portable play or a paid game library matter most.

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White Apple iPhone 17 with 256GB storage, front and backApple iPhone 17e — manufacturer product photographSilver Apple iPhone 17 Pro with 256GB storage

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Best iPhone to buy for your everyday needs

The right iPhone depends on whether you need familiar basics, a more flexible camera or a lighter phone.

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Silver Acer Aspire Go 15 laptopSky blue Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5, open with its screen visibleASUS Zenbook A14 OLED laptop in beige

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Best laptops for everyday jobs: email, documents and calls

Everyday work needs a laptop that runs your programmes, has room for your files and fits how you carry it.

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Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphonesBlack Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones second generationBlack JBL Tune 780NC over-ear headphones

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Best noise-cancelling headphones for journeys and work

Active noise cancellation, or ANC, uses microphones and processing to reduce background sound, which can make trains and busy offices easier to listen in.

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Obsidian Google Pixel 9a with 128GB storage, front and back

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Best phones under £400

For everyday apps, useful photos and a phone you can keep, the camera, charging and support period matter more than a headline specification.

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Black Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbarHisense HS3100 soundbar with its wireless subwooferSamsung HW-Q600F soundbar and subwoofer

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Best soundbars for clearer TV speech

If you turn the TV up to follow conversations, clearer speech is a better buying goal than the biggest wattage number.

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TCL P8L (65-inch) — manufacturer product photographvsTCL C6K — manufacturer product photograph

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Best TVs under £1,000

A lower TV budget still leaves choices about daylight, games and sound.

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Silver Acer Aspire Go 15 laptopASUS Zenbook A14 OLED laptop in beigeSky blue Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5, open with its screen visible

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Best Laptops by Budget, 2026

Three reviewed laptops at three sensible spending levels, from an affordable Windows workhorse to an exceptionally light OLED model and a premium MacBook for quiet everyday use.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 in BlackvsCobalt Violet Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with 256GB storage

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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs S26+ vs S26 Ultra: Which Should You Buy?

A plain-English guide to Samsung's 2026 Galaxy S range, including whether the larger S26+ or specialist S26 Ultra is worth paying extra for.

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Samsung S85H 65-inch OLED television, front viewSamsung S90H (65-inch) — manufacturer product photographSamsung S95H (65-inch) — manufacturer product photograph

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Samsung S85H vs S90H vs S95H: Which 2026 OLED TV Should You Buy?

A plain-English guide to Samsung's 2026 OLED range, including where the S90H improves on the S85H and whether the flagship S95H is worth the extra money.

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Sony WF-C510 wireless earbudsSony WF-C710N wireless earbudsSony WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds

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Best Wireless Earbuds by Budget, 2026

Three genuinely good wireless earbuds at three price points, from a no-frills budget pick to a class-leading pair with the best noise cancellation money can currently buy — with an honest look at what actually improves as you spend more.

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