Reviews by Ananya Iyer

  • Fitness Bands

    Google Fitbit Air Review: Comfortable, Screenless, Pricey Here

    The Google Fitbit Air is a comfortable, screenless tracker with heart-rate data reviewers found largely accurate and about a week of battery, but India's higher price, no GPS and an unreliable AI coach weaken the value.

  • Bluetooth Speakers

    JBL Go 5 Review: Tiny, Tough Speaker for One

    The JBL Go 5 is a palm-sized, IP68-rated speaker that sounds clear for its size and pairs easily for stereo, but its bass and volume suit one person or a small room, it has no mic, and battery life is modest.

  • Smartwatches

    Amazfit Active 2 Review: GPS and Maps on a Budget

    The Amazfit Active 2 gives runners built-in GPS, offline maps, a 2,000-nit AMOLED and calling at a mid-range price, with heart-rate tracking that is good for running but less reliable for cycling and weights.

  • Smartphones

    Vivo T5x 5G Review: Two-Day Battery on a Budget

    The Vivo T5x 5G is a sensible budget pick for heavy users, pairing a 7,200 mAh battery that reviewers say lasts two days with IP68/IP69 protection, though its LCD and camera are only average.

  • TWS Earbuds

    OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro Review: Strong ANC on a Budget

    The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro packs adaptive ANC, long battery life, dual-device pairing and a clean app into a budget price, making it the earbud to beat for most buyers who don't need flagship sound.

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  • Bluetooth Speakers

    Sony ULT Field 1 Review: Rugged, Bassy, But Mono

    The Sony ULT Field 1 is a tough, IP67-rated speaker with a bass-boost button and a mic for calls, but it sounds thin with ULT off, compresses at full volume and plays in mono, so buy it on discount.

  • Electric Toothbrushes

    AGARO Cosmic Lite Sonic Toothbrush Review: Cheap, With Doubts

    The AGARO Cosmic Lite is a low-cost sonic toothbrush with six modes, spare heads and a long battery claim, but it has no pressure sensor, a 1-year warranty and recurring owner reports of motors dying within months.