Engadget review recap: Apple Watch SE 3, DJI Neo 2, PlayStation Portal

2 hours ago7 min read

With the holiday shopping frenzy just around the corner, our review desk has been working overtime, and let me tell you, the gear we've been testing is absolutely fire. We're diving deep into everything from Apple's latest wristwear to DJI's newest sky-screamer, and even giving a second look at Sony's PlayStation Portal after a massive glow-up.First up, the Apple Watch SE 3. Our managing editor Cherlynn Low put this budget-friendly beast through its paces and found it's a total game-changer for anyone not trying to drop serious cash on a Series 11.She wasn't really missing the high-end health sensors; it was the brighter screen and chunkier battery that had her feeling a bit fomo. Then there's the Apple Vision Pro M5 refresh.Senior reporter Devindra Hardawar called it out for what it is—a dope proof of concept that's still basically in beta, especially with that wallet-melting price tag. It's like Apple built a spaceship but forgot to make it affordable for anyone to actually fly.On the drone front, the DJI Neo 2 is a massive W. The original's biggest L was its obnoxiously loud propellers, and DJI actually listened, making the Neo 2 not just quieter but packing it with new features like obstacle avoidance.Contributing reviewer Steve Dent said it's now the undisputed king of budget drones, keeping all the user-friendly goodness while finally not sounding like a swarm of angry bees. For the gamers, Acer's Predator Triton 14 AI is a legit miracle.Senior reporter Sam Rutherford found it's that rare unicorn—a gaming laptop you can actually carry around without needing a chiropractor. It's a true ultraportable that doesn't compromise on performance, a real flex in the gaming laptop scene.The OnePlus 15 is another banger, according to senior reporter Igor Bonifacic, with a killer processor, stunning display, and battery life that just won't quit. The catch? The cameras are kinda mid, and the design is basic.But if you're not a photography snob, this phone could easily be your main for the next two years. And that's not even the whole squad.We also tested Bowers & Wilkins' ridiculously luxurious Px8 S2 headphones, the super-compact Rodecaster Video S for your streaming setup, and Amazon's Echo Dot Max to see if Alexa+ is worth the hype. Senior editor Daniel Cooper is still deep in the modular game with Framework's 2025 Laptop 16 upgrade, and senior reporter Amy Skorheim even reviewed a laptop charger—the Anker Laptop Power Bank—and declared it an absolute must-have for your gear bag. It's been a wild couple of weeks, and if you're hunting for the perfect gift, our review library is stacked with all the intel you need before you hit that 'add to cart' button.

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