Being numero uno means you can order the best of everything and nobody’s allowed to moan… so here’s what’s hot for Business Class
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You don’t need a 49in curved widescreen gaming monitor to stay on top of your business, we know. But this is as good as it gets for work as well as play: you can juggle multiple apps on its huge panel, and it all looks beautiful with no lag. £1599 / samsung.com
These may well be the best-sounding wireless Bluetooth headphones on the market there, with a clear and realistic soundstage. So on that basis, they’re brilliant… pity the plasticky build doesn’t feel very nice – and there’s no ANC, so these are not commuter cans. £319 / edifier.com
A&K make high-end audio players – this £800 job is its new entry-level model. Unlike pricier options it’s focused entirely on audio and doesn’t come packed with extras. That means it’s simple to use, and it sounds tip-top. £799 / astellnkern.co.uk
Nothing says ‘made it’ like having the Rolls-Royce of coffee machines in your office. There are two bean containers, each with its own grinder, and an innovative panorama panel for that barista-crafted taste at the touch of a button. Caffeine will never be far from your bloodstream. £3450 / jura.com
MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 9
from £949 / stuff.tv/SurfacePro9
The Surface Pro name may be veteran, but what’s on offer here is anything but. This 13in productivity king is a highly capable machine and its size means it can be used as a laptop alternative, as a tablet and plugged into a desk setup.
Windows 11 isn’t a patch on iPadOS for touch-friendliness or bespoke app support, but thanks to the Microsoft Store and your favourite web browser, most bases are covered. Where it does beat the iPad lineup hands-down is in its ability to function as a full Windows PC, with all the multitasking capabilities that come from that: although Apple continues to dabble with multitasking in iPadOS, it still isn’t a patch on Windows.
The old Surface Pro hallmarks such as the excellent kickstand (ideal for watching shows or doing presentations alike) and Type Cover add-on remain, but they’ve been redesigned for better functionality in recent years. The Surface Pro itself has got bigger too and its hardware is cutting-edge, with the latest 12th-gen ultra-low-power Intel Core i5 and i7 chips on board.
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As with other Surface devices, the Pi
