Samsung’s Galaxy S25 telephones, OnePlus 13 and Oura Ring 4

We might bit a post-CES information lull some days, however the reviews are coming in scorching and heavy as February begins. Samsung has already debuted its newest premium telephones and we have revealed just a few long-term evaluations of units we have been testing for months. On this installment of the evaluations roundup, we have got phones, a wearable, a robot vacuum and a smart grill. There’s one thing for everybody this week.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely

Samsung has given us the primary flagship telephones of 2025 they usually rely closely on AI options to lure customers. Sam notes that the corporate has improved these instruments, however the Galaxy S25 Extremely appears like an iterative replace as a result of restricted {hardware} upgrades. “This implies plenty of what Samsung centered on on this era feels extra like a bonus relatively than vital characteristic,” he writes. “And when you may get round 90 p.c of the cellphone’s capabilities from earlier fashions, probably the most harmful factor Samsung is asking consumers to think about is why they should improve in any respect.”

Samsung Galaxy S25

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 has helpful AI options and spectacular battery life, however the acquainted {hardware} and unchanged price ticket make for an unconvincing improve.

Professionals

• Strong construct high quality
• Unimaginable battery life
• Smoother Gemini AI expertise
• Highly effective new processor

Cons

• Similar show because the S24
• Similar digicam sensors because the S24
• Similar worth because the S24

$800 at Samsung

Just like the Galaxy S25 Extremely, Samsung leaned closely into the AI options on the common S25. Nonetheless, the corporate did not spend plenty of time updating the design and main parts of this mannequin both. As Mat explains, this makes for a boring launch for the long-running flagship line. “Until you’re determined for a bump in processing energy and battery life, it could be smart to see how closely final yr’s fashions get discounted within the coming months,” he says.

Anker Eufy E20

Anker Eufy

The Eufy E20 is the primary robotic vacuum to show right into a cordless stick vac and a hand vacuum due to included equipment. It really works finest as a robotic, however the comfort it supplies with its transformers-style design will make this a tempting purchase for individuals who don’t wish to rely solely on a robovac to scrub their home.

Professionals

• Rapidly turns right into a cordless stick vacuum and a handheld vacuum
• Robust efficiency as a robotic vacuum
• Self-emptying base holds quite a bit for its compact measurement
• Improved Eufy Clear app
• Respectable worth for a 3-in-1 machine

Cons

• Most stick vac cleansing modes have weak suction
• Stick vac construct high quality is lackluster
• Wall mount prices further

$550 at Eufy

The Eufy E20 is a first-of-its-kind remodeling robotic vacuum. Whereas it really works finest in its core operate as a robo vac, you do have the choice of cordless stick and handheld vac configurations in the identical machine. “Whereas Eufy isn’t a stranger to creating stable robotic vacuums, this machine continues to be a first-gen product in my thoughts — and a stable one at that,” Valentina notes. “However you need to know what you’re shopping for upfront: an above-average robotic vacuum that may flip right into a just-average stick and hand vacuum.”

Oura Ring 4

Daniel Cooper for Engadget

Oura’s newest Ring is the perfect good ring available on the market. However its vary of features stays restricted by its measurement and the truth that it’s a hoop.

Professionals

• Extra comfy
• Higher knowledge assortment
• Attractive, clear app

Cons

• Requires paid subscription to make use of fundamental {hardware} options
• I am unsure why the paint jobs price further

$349 at Oura

Sensible rings should be area of interest, however there’s one firm that stands above the remainder. With the Ring 4, Oura mounted flaws of the earlier mannequin to make sure its crown is protected in the interim. “If there’s a draw back, it’s that Oura stays endlessly constrained by the restrictions a wise ring imposes,” Dan explains. “In order for you one thing extra complete, then it’s seemingly a smartwatch is a greater possibility, however for the whole lot else, there’s this.”

OnePlus 13

Engadget

As a substitute of specializing in AI, the OnePlus 13 packs a bunch of top-of-the-line parts into a gorgeous chassis for a really affordable beginning worth of $900.

Professionals

• Class-leading battery life
• Tremendous-bright show
• Nice efficiency
• Enticing design

Cons

• Picture high quality may very well be a contact higher
• Solely six years of software program help as an alternative of seven
• Wants a case to totally help magnetic Qi2 equipment

$900 at OnePlus

Whereas most cellphone corporations are centered on AI options, OnePlus determined to construct a compelling, flagship-level handset that is not overloaded with bloat. “All through the years, OnePlus has used taglines like ‘flagship killer’ and ‘extremely in each method’ as a method of taking pictures at its largest rivals from Samsung, Google and extra,” Sam writes. “However for the OnePlus 13, it appears like the corporate simply went and made a extremely stable premium handset and not using a bunch of AI fluff.”

Weber Searwood

Weber/Engadget

Weber realized from its errors with its first good grill to make the Searwood an entire bundle.

Professionals

• Dependable cooking efficiency
• Open-lid handbook mode works nice
• Show is seen from a distance

Cons

• SmokeBoost solely works at 180 levels
• Wheels and legs may very well be sturdier
• No wi-fi probe possibility

$899 at Wayfair

Weber’s first pellet grill, the SmokeFire, was a studying expertise for the corporate. Fortunately, the longstanding model realized from these missteps when it constructed the Searwood. The corporate’s second good pellet grill gives extra dependable efficiency, excelling at low-and-slow smoking. Weber opted for an all-new design for this mannequin, from the cooking space to the brand new show. There’s additionally a handbook mode that enables for open-lid griddling and searing. And whereas there are some caveats, the Searwood is a much-improved grill in comparison with its predecessor.

Upcoming evaluations: Apple, Beats, Technics and extra

In accordance with Bloomberg, Apple will debut a brand new iPhone SE subsequent week. This would be the first replace to that mannequin since 2022, and can reportedly nix the house button. The report additionally particulars specifics like a digicam notch, USB-C and using Apple’s first in-house mobile modem. If the timing holds true, we’ll count on to start our testing shortly after the information drops.

In that very same report, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman explains that Beats’ PowerBeats Professional 2 earbuds are anticipated to debut subsequent week as effectively. The Apple-owned model first teased an replace to its fitness-focused mannequin with a over-the-ear hook design last September. Gurman studies that the brand new mannequin can have coronary heart charge monitoring, which might be a primary for a set of Apple earbuds. If the PowerBeats Professional 2 are certainly introduced quickly, we’ll count on to have a evaluation prepared shortly after.

I’ve acquired the Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds in for testing too. These buds gained one in all Engadget’s Best of CES awards final month and I have been wanting to get my arms… er, ears… on them ever since. Throughout a quick hands-on in Las Vegas, the corporate’s newly designed Magnetic Fluid drivers provided spectacular sound, however I am trying ahead to seeing how this set holds up throughout a full gamut of exams.