Wearables

Looks like a proper smartwatch but is really a fitness tracker inside, so he rates it a 2 out of 10 fail.

Promising smart glasses concept, but he says the execution is not quite there yet.

Xiaomi's bands are one area where the brand has killed it, in a price bracket rivals avoid.

Arrived too early, and paying fifteen hundred dollars to beta test something worse than a phone did not appeal.

Cited as a faster, brighter and cheaper watch that locks users into the iPhone.

One of the best value watches full stop, with strong features and about a week of battery for just over $30.

Mentioned as a more affordable smartwatch alternative to the Amazfit X.

A cool curved-screen watch that is more fashion accessory than a smartwatch doing much more than cheaper rivals.

A smartwatch he has used for three and a half weeks that impresses with its dual display and 30-day LCD battery mode, despite not being a s…

Genuine leather straps and custom branding, but he does not love the custom watch face.

A cheap smartwatch that doubles as a charging case for two earbuds, and he ended up loving it for about $30.

He thinks it is more broadly appealing than the standard Galaxy Watch, but he is not a smartwatch person and will try it.

He prefers the rubbery sport band over the leather band, which feels cheaper.

A ring that lets you take calls by holding your finger to your ear; it feels first-gen but shows promise.

Mentioned as a Huawei oddity with built-in speakers and dual noise-cancelling microphones, with no verdict.

Normal-looking sunglasses with bone conduction audio that keep your ears open to your surroundings.

A unique way to revive an old watch with wireless payments, though not a design winner.

Waterproof payment ring he prefers to the watch strap, though he is not a ring person.

Mentioned only as a free gift with Mate 20 Pro pre-orders.

Does the same job as the NFC coasters but is not a good-looking piece of jewellery.

A surprisingly capable watch with a good black and gold colour scheme, though it is not a smartphone-style product.