Engadget evaluation recap: Panasonic S1R II, NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti and extra

New units are nonetheless hitting our desks at Engadget at a fast tempo. Over the past two weeks, we have supplied up in-depth analysis of cameras, earbuds, GPUs and a transportable show. Plus, there are follow-ups on two of this spring’s greatest TV exhibits and a little bit one thing for the avid gamers. Learn on to compensate for all the things you would possibly’ve missed within the final fortnight.

Panasonic S1R II

When you’re searching for a digital camera that excels at each pictures and video that is extra inexpensive than what Sony, Nikon and Canon supply, contributing reporter Steve Dent recommends the S1R II. “The S1R II is Panasonic’s finest hybrid mirrorless digital camera thus far, providing an incredible stability of images and video powers,” he said. “It’s additionally the most cost effective new digital camera within the high-resolution hybrid full-frame class, undercutting rivals like Canon’s R5 II and the Nikon Z8.”

NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti (16GB)

Devindra is again with one other GPU evaluation, and this time he put the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti by means of its paces. Value hikes are the largest concern right here amidst the present retail market (even earlier than potential tariffs kick in). “On paper, NVIDIA has completed so much proper with the 16GB GeForce RTX 5060 Ti,” he explained. “It’ll be greater than sufficient for demanding video games in 1080p and 1440p, even for those who let unfastened a bit with ray tracing. However it’s additionally counting on DLSS 4 upscaling for a lot of that efficiency, which can make some cautious in regards to the 5060 Ti’s precise energy.”

Espresso 15 Professional

Espresso Shows is an Engadget favourite so far as transportable displays are involved, however senior critiques reporter Sam Rutherford argues the corporate wanted to bridge the hole between its extra inexpensive choices and its priciest. The Espresso 15 Professional is not low-cost, but it surely does supply virtually all the things you’d need. “It options properly above common brightness, a smooth however sturdy design and tremendous easy setup,” he said. “It additionally comes with just a few particular options like Glide and added contact assist for Macs that make it easier to get extra out of the units you already personal. And because of a wealth of equipment, it might adapt to virtually any use case.”

Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2

The concept of wi-fi earbuds with 25 hours of battery life appears unattainable, however Audio-Technica made it occur. The corporate’s ATH-CKS50TW2 lasts twice so long as extra premium competitors with lively noise cancellation (ANC) on, but it surely blows them away with that mode disabled. A-T’s trademark heat, inviting sound profile is on show right here too. “Extra particularly, the inventory audio isn’t overly tuned, so bass stays pleasantly thumpy when wanted and dialed down when it’s not,” I wrote.

The Final of Us, Andor and Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Nathan has been maintaining with season two of The Final of Us on an episode-by-episode basis and Devindra penned a full review of the brand new season of Andor. UK bureau chief Mat Smith spent a while taking part in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, noting that the game “does an incredible job establishing its world in a means that permits everybody to get on board.”

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