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LAPTOP

Huawei MateBook 16s 2023

£1,300 from www.snipca.com/47772
Tested Issue 669

In all our years of testing no laptop has ever performed Windows tasks as quickly as this. This breathtaking speed is down to the powerful Intel Core i9 processor. It also has a sharp 16in screen, 16GB RAM and long battery life.

ALTERNATIVE Honor MagicBook X 16 2023 Also has a 16in screen and is good value, though it’s not especially fast. £700 from www.snipca.com/47868

DESKTOP PC

Palicomp

AMD Cobra

£400 from www.snipca.com/43515
Tested Issue 643

This fast PC is a mouth-watering bargain, with 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a six-core processor – though it lacks USB-C ports and built-in Wi-Fi.

ALTERNATIVE Wired2Fire Ultima WS Home Office WorkstationBlisteringly fast PC, powered by an overclocked eight-core processor and 1TB SSD. £644 from www.snipca.com/41500

APPLE iPAD

Apple iPad 10.2in

£319 from www.snipca.com/48634
Tested Issue 623

The 9th-generation of the basic iPad, released in 2021, is now the best-value Apple tablet. The 2022 version looks better and has a faster processor, but it’s not worth paying £130 extra for.

ALTERNATIVE iPad MiniWith an even better, but smaller, screen than the 10.2in iPad, the Mini also supports the Pencil and has 64GB of storage. £569 from www.snipca.com/33050

ANDROID TABLET

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

£759 from www.snipca.com/47493
Tested Issue 667

With a much brighter screen than our previous favourite – the Galaxy Tab S8 – this is perfect for watching TV. It also has a faster processor, so tasks feel smoother, even with several windows open. It’s a great buy at its full price of £799, but look for discounts that make it even better value

ALTERNATIVE Lenovo Tab P11 Pro It’s slower than the Tab S9 and the screen is duller, but has a detachable keyboard so you can use it as a laptop. £389 from

www.snipca.com/45244

APPLE iPHONE

Apple iPhone 13

£599 from www.snipca.com/43498
Tested Issue 627

Now £200 cheaper than its 2021 launch price, the iPhone 13 has a superb screen, long battery life and an excellent camera -
particularly for taking quick snaps without blurring. You could pay £799 for the newer iPhone 15, but we’re not convinced it’s worth the extra money.

ALTERNATIVE iPhone SE With a single camera and smaller