Sharp shooter

OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G is an elegantly designed smartphone that feels remarkably light (just 173 gm) in your hand. The F19 Pro+ manages to push the screen:body ratio beyond 90 per cent with the 6.43-inch AMOLED display (2400 x 1800 pixels). Aside from the form factor, the F19 Pro+ also stands out for its stellar video camera performance. The device brings together a quad rear cam headlined by a 48MP primary lens with a whole bag of video tricks. Our favourite feature is the AI Highlight Portrait Video that optimises video portraits by automatically detecting and adjusting the light levels Rs 25,990

Life in the fast lane

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15/17 from ASUS’ Republic of Gamers (ROG) is targeted at gaming addicts. The flagship Strix SCAR 15 and Scar 17 feature a fast laptop display with a 300Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. They are equipped with powerful new GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs and Ryzen 5000 H-Series Mobile Processors that help the hardware reach its full potential with radically redesigned fans and other cooling upgrades. This duo becomes the first in the Strix series to come with optical-mechanical keyboard, delivering rapid response and high durability, while the quad speakers, backed by Dolby Atmos technology, offer an immersive audio experience. Rs 1,54,990

Wired for sound

Sennheiser IE 300 is powered by a refined version of Sennheiser’s 7mm Extra Wide Band (XWB) transducer. These headphones boast of a well-balanced sound signature and excellent sonic accuracy, combined with a superior sound and a premium design. The IE 300 takes design cues from the world of professional audio with exceptional durability and comfort. Its ergonomic features include individually adjustable flexible ear hooks, as well as silicone and memory foam ear adaptors in three sizes. This ensures a perfectly secure fit and superb wearing comfort for long listening sessions with optimum noise isolation. Rs 29,990

Party till you drop

House parties are here to stay, JBL might have the perfect solution to add some serious zing to your next do with the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go. You’re truly sorted with a bottle opener, padded shoulder strap, six-hour rechargeable, battery and IPX4 splash proof protection. You can also hit the road with this mean machine. This speaker delivers powerful JBL Pro Sound with 100W output and a choice of USB or Bluetooth inputs. A wireless mic is also part of the package, making this the perfect accessory for a Karaoke night. Rs 21,999

The Pro Cam

OnePlus has worked closely with the iconic Swedish brand, Hasselblad, to improve the colour science of its newest flagship devices. The One Plus 9 Pro is the finest and most expensive OnePlus device ever. The rear cam integrates a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor (with OIS and EIS support) that features an f/1.8 lens, a 50MP Sony IMX766 lens with an ultra-wide angle lens, a 2MP monochrome sensor and an 8MP telephoto lens. The other differentiator is the 6.7-inch QHD+ (1440 x 3216 pixels) Fluid 2.0 AMOLED display. Speed is a given with OnePlus, this one’s powered by the best of breed Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. Rs 64,999

Rough and ready

Amazfit T-Rex Pro takes the baton from last year’s Amazfit T-Rex and comes with some key enhancements. The T-Rex Pro is unmistakably rugged; 15 military-grade certificates back its rugged credentials. It’s designed to resist extreme environments and withstand extreme temperatures. The 1.3-inch AMOLED display (360 x 360 pixels) offers great visibility under harsh sunlight and punchy colours. Amazfit touts a new ExerSense workout recognition algorithm that can automatically recognise eight sports modes (including swimming and elliptical). The watch offers over 100 sports modes, as well as in-built GPS and SpO2 tracking. Rs 12,999

Flagships beware

Samsung Galaxy A72 lands in flagship killer territory with many key features that users seek in flagship smartphones. One of the highlights is the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display (1080 x 2400 pixels / 393 PPI) that peaks at 800 nits, and offers a 90Hz refresh rate. Gaming and catching videos are fun; the stereo speakers add to its immersive appeal. The rear cam is another key win – it’s driven by a 64MP primary lens with OIS that sharpens lowlight images and videos, and also features an 8MP telephoto lens that offers up to 3X optical zoom. Rs 34,999

Swings both ways

SandDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe is a simple solution to move files seamlessly between your iPhone or iPad and your Android devices. This compact, all-metal drive comes with two connectors – lighting and USB Type-C. This high speed USB 3.0 connector allows you to quickly move your files to your computer (with a USB Type-C slot). Photos and video are automatically backed up on your iPhone every time you plug in the drive. The iXpand Drive allows you to password-protect your files and photos, while the dual-purpose swivel with keyring hole makes it easy to take it with you on the go. Rs 4,449