Table of contents for Awards 2020 in T3

FULL TILT Not only is the sumptuous touchscreen ergonomically tilted for easy access but it also conceals a 28.5mm air intake that draws in cooler air and boosts the laptop’s already seriously impressive cooling Touchscreen laptops are ten a penny these days and even secondary displays aren’t the most unusual sight. But with the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15, Asus has taken this tech and shaped it specifically for gaming, making one of the most versatile gaming laptops we’ve ever seen. While the main screen can be your choice of 4K 60Hz or a 1920x1080 300Hz panel – aimed at content creation and twitch gameplay respectively – the second screen is a 60Hz 3840x1100 touchscreen that raises up by 13 degrees to be a handy panel for third-party apps or in-game…

MONTBLANC, 1858 AUTOMATIC 24H With just a single hand that allows the timepiece to be used both as a timekeeper and as a compass, finished with a handcrafted NATO strap, this watch is truly unique. $3,030, montblanc.com IWC, PORTUGIESER YACHT CLUB MOON & TIDE A new member to the Portugieser family, this is the first watch from IWC to feature the newly developed tide complication, which indicates the arrival of the next high and low tide. £30,800, iwc.com JAEGER-LECOULTRE, MASTER CONTROL DATE Featuring a calibre with a 70-hour power reserve, a new 40mm double-polished case, and a clear, eligible dial, this is pure and simple watchmaking at its finest. £6,000, jaeger-lecoultre.com PANERAI, LUMINOR MARINA DMLS Made of titanium with a futuristic 3D printing process, this new Luminor is surprisingly light…

Although we’re very aware that travelling hasn’t been exactly easy recently, we’re focusing on the silver lining – that we’ll soon be free to fuel our sense of wanderlust once more. And when we are, taking a trip focused on improving your wellbeing feels like a good call. In early 2020 Meliá Punta Cana (melia.com/en/hotels/dominican-republic/punta-cana/melia-punta-cana-beachresort/index.htm), a beautiful Dominican Republic resort, launched its Wellness 360 Experience. This is a wellbeing package incorporating activities designed to boost mental and physical health, whether it’s with meditation sessions, culinary classes or guided bicycle tours of the local area. Fancy something a little more sedate? Make a beeline for one of the sun loungers on nearby Bávaro Beach, or offset your exertions by indulging at one of the 12 restaurants (we recommend Hokkaido, for fragrant…

TABLETOP SIMULATOR If you have a (slightly) decent PC, Berserk Games’ engine can get you playing board games with a group of your chums online. You can even flip the table with impunity. SPACE FORCE US The Office fans, get excited: Steve Carell stars in a Netflix workplace comedy, following a team working out exactly what Donald Trump meant by ‘Space Force’. THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JEFF GOLDBLUM GaGu’s highlight of Disney+, which sees Jeff Goldblum halfassing his way through a string of kid-friendly documentaries in a weirdly charming way.…

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There’s many factors to think about when choosing your mirrorless camera, including the type of photography you want to do, the size of the camera, and, of course, budget. All of the main brands are offering something in the mirrorless format, so we’ve tried to include a variety of different manufacturers. There’s arguably no such thing as a ‘bad’ camera these days, just the ‘wrong’ one, so there should be something for you. Whether your budget is on the limited side because you’re just starting out or you’re heading into enthusiast or seasoned pro territory, one of these should meet your needs. ALL ROUNDER NIKON Z6 If you’re somebody that likes to shoot a bit of everything, but doesn’t want to compromise too much on image quality, then Nikon’s Z6…

From £2,299 lg.com The GX is LG’s latest and greatest series of ‘Gallery’ TVs, meaning that it pairs the same fantastic 4K OLED panels and processing you’ll find in the cheaper CX TV with a fancier and thinner design, and beefed-up speakers. This does put it in a slightly awkward spot: LG’s generosity in putting its best panels in its lowerpriced TVs means that with little to separate the higher-tier models on image quality, it falls to fancy cosmetics to define the hierarchy. Beyond the panels, feature attractions include the brand’s latest AI-enhanced image processing technologies and webOS smart functionality – again, shared with other models in the range. This sharing of the top tech is what’s always kept LG’s OLEDs so high in our lists of the best TVs, of…

Back in 1979, Mercedes introduced a stripped-down, rugged SUV, built to survive anything nature could throw at it. It was called the Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen, or G-Wagen for short. In the subsequent 40 years, it’s been used by various militaries around the world, ferried sheep around Swiss fields, and more recently become a status symbol for the rich and famous. The latest model may look familiar but in fact it has an all-new body, chassis, suspension, steering, engine, gearbox and driver aids, transforming the G-Class’s comfort and driving characteristics while retaining its historic off-road ability. For a start, the new G-Class is 53mm longer and 121mm wider than the outgoing model. It feels like a tank on and off-road, giving you a sense of invincibility while you’re sitting inside the luxurious…

Q FRANK GREENE, LEWISHAM How do I clean my things? A There’s a lot of tech which claims a lot of things. Does the PhoneSoap (from around £80) really use its magic light to thoroughly clean your phone of nasties? Guru doesn’t know. He knows what he thinks – that UV probably does neutralise a lot of stuff, but more stubborn crud might not succumb to its powers – but he doesn’t know the real science, and wouldn’t like to guess. Does a Dyson v11 (£599) actually capture 99.97% of all particles? It doesn’t in Guru’s rug, though given that many of those particles are crusty dried Weetabix (which, as we all know, is stronger than most mortar), perhaps that particular rug isn’t the ideal test case. Which brings us…

If there’s one area of technology that’s improved the most in the past decade, it’s probably mobile phones. Boring But if there’s another tech branch that’s gone up in the world o’er whatever arbitrary amount of time you care to think of, it’s been the robot vacuum cleaner. The earliest robot vacs were rather magical, in that here you had a little disc that scurried about sucking stuff up. Unfortunately, they were also like magic in the sense that they didn’t work in real life. Let me tell you a true story. About eight years ago, I got locked out of my house by a robot vac. It was so stupid, it didn’t know what a door was. So while I was out, it kept on ramming into my apartment’s…

£449 sharpconsumer.eu Best known these days for its range of big-screen TVs, Sharp has also released a number of excellent soundbars, with the HT-SBW800 adding immersive Dolby Atmos to the line-up. The soundbar boasts no less than seven speakers: three facing forwards, two firing upwards, and two at the sides, while a wireless subwoofer handles the bass. The resulting system is designed to produce an expansive wall of sound to perfectly complement the bigscreen TVs that Sharp has long been pioneering. There’s excellent separation between speakers, and thus some very good stereo imaging. The inclusion of a dedicated centre speaker also ensures that dialogue remains clear – no matter how busy the mix gets. The subwoofer is nicely integrated, supporting the overall soundstage with layers of bass. This gives gunfire…

From £2,299 samsung.com The first word that popped into our heads as the Samsung Q95T burst into life was ‘wow’. With a combination of high brightness, QLED colour technology, a new type of backlight system, and a new ‘object-based’ sound system, it attempts to earn its flagship wings. Well, mission accomplished: this is one of 2020’s best TVs. Right out of the box, we were amazed by how bright and richly coloured its HDR pictures looked. This brightness hits measurable peaks of more than 2,000 nits in the TV’s Dynamic picture preset. That’s one of the highest numbers ever seen from a 4K TV. But the biggest surprise about its pictures is how well it also renders dark picture areas. Bits of the picture that should look black really do…

The wellness supplement of choice for male and female supermodels is making its way into the mainstream, and it’s a far cry from your bog standard Holland & Barrett range. Honestly, the price tag on this ‘ultimate supplement’, as Lyma founder Lucy Goff calls it, would dwarf even the more higher-end bespoke vitamins. Lyma’s all-in-one supplement contains eight patented ingredients, including the antioxidant Lycopene, Ashwagandha (an adaptogen), Vita-algae (for immune and muscle function), and Cognizin (a nootropic), all formulated to create synergy between your emotional, physical and mental state. While Lyma lists stronger hair and nails and smoother, more hydrated skin as its big beauty benefits, it also strives to enhance your sleep, reduce stress levels and boost your energy. If you have the budget and the time to try…

CYBEX Z I-SIZE Featuring an advanced side-impact protection system, this seat can be swivelled round to the door side of the car to make it easier to get your child in and out, thanks to its innovative Base Z rotation mechanism. £225, cybex-online.com SILVER CROSS DREAM I-SIZE Your baby will be cushioned in comfort, surrounded by the softest natural bamboo fabrics. It can be installed using a seatbelt or with the i-Size base, and can also be used with a compatible pram to create a travel system. £195, silvercrossbaby.com MAXI-COSI CORAL This innovative modular design features an easily detachable lightweight soft carrier, which weighs just 1.7kg and is fully upholstered with soft fabrics. The handles of the soft carrier are conveniently retractable and ensure comfort for you and tot. £239,…

Percussion massagers are the best kept secret of the fitness industry. These devices are basically turbo-charged foam rollers: using them can shorten recovery time, help posture and improve comfort levels. Sure, some people might prefer going for a massage instead of gunning their glutes down after a strenuous workout, but if you want to build a truly all-encompassing home gym, you must include percussion massagers as well in the setup. The Hyperice Hypervolt (£399, hyperice.co.uk/product/hypervolt) is one of the best suited percussion massager devices for home use today, offering top-notch features, intuitive handling, great power and portability to fitness enthusiasts and office warriors alike. Use it after workouts to relax muscles quicker or after a long day in the office staring at the screen, suffering from neck and back pain.…

GaGu obviously doesn’t like to date these pieces, knowing full well that his oeuvre will one day act as the Manual for Civilisation by which a future society will rebuild their gadget acumen from the ashes, but damn: this staying at home business is tough. It’s not a great shift for Guru himself, you understand, as your favourite uncle basically never leaves Guru Towers in usual circumstances. But the family, coughing and wheezing outside Guru’s hermetically sealed office room, are struggling to cope. GaGu’s proposed solution was to purchase an Oculus Quest (from £399) in order to entirely block out the horrors surrounding him for two hours at a time. Alas, Guru’s idea was far from unique. Apparently he is not the only one in need of a distraction, and…

80 LG GX 84 SHARP HT-SBW800 85 DJI MAVIC AIR 2 86 APPLE IPHONE SE 88 SAMSUNG Q95T HOW WE TEST In T3, we feature only the finest gadgets out there, and we believe that you – our loyal reader – deserve only the best tech in your life. We don’t want you to waste time, and money, on inferior products, and that’s exactly why our Tested section exists. In here you’ll find only the latest and hottest tech. Each product has been handpicked and tested by T3’s experts. We only choose people with specialist knowledge for each test, so you know you’re going to get an outcome based on many years of experience in their respective field. As well as our traditional five-star rating system (right), we also give…

£769 dji.com DJI’s brand new Mavic Air 2 is quite a different bird to the one we were expecting. In fact, in terms of size and to some degree weight, it’s actually closer to the Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom than it is to the previous Mavic Air. But a pleasant surprise is the plethora of extra advanced features this new drone brings to the table, along with a new, vastly improved camera. We were never going to be disappointed by how well the Mavic Air 2 flies. And sure enough it’s impeccable in every respect – very confidence-inspiring and steady as a rock, even in a stiff breeze. It’s also one of the quietest DJI drones we’ve (n)ever heard – a pleasant low silky tone that almost disappears when…