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Title: Engadget review recap: An Apple duo, Sennheiser HDB 630, Lenovo Legion
Go 2 and more

Link: https://www.engadget.com/engadget-review-reca...

Techtober may have come to an end, but our reviews team is still hard at work
with this fallΓÇÖs haul of new devices. Over the last two weeks, weΓÇÖve
tested two new Apple products, a powerful gaming handheld, some seriously
impressive headphones and MetaΓÇÖs sporty smart glasses ΓÇö and thatΓÇÖs just
the start. Read on to catch up on all you mightΓÇÖve missed, including our
picks for the best of 2025.

Apple MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch)

When it comes to the new M5-powered MacBook Pro, the question isnΓÇÖt whether
itΓÇÖs a capable machine or not. The real dilemma is whether to buy now or
wait for even more muscle from the upcoming M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. ΓÇ£If
you absolutely need a workhorse MacBook Pro today, you'll have to settle for
the M4 Pro and M4 Max (which are still far faster than the base M5 chip),ΓÇ¥
senior reviews reporter Devindra Hardawar explained. ΓÇ£But for most
creatives, the M5 MacBook Pro offers an impressive balance of power and
portability.ΓÇ¥

Sennheiser HDB 630

Sennheiser uses a USB-C dongle to bridge the gap between wireless convenience
and audiophile-grade sound quality with the HDB 630. The problem is they
donΓÇÖt really look like a set of high-end headphones and the $500 asking
price is steep. ΓÇ£As good as the HDB 630 is sound-wise, I can also
appreciate that these arenΓÇÖt the best headphones for everyone,ΓÇ¥ I wrote.
ΓÇ£If you crave the best sound quality that still offers the convenience of
wireless headphones ΓÇö and youΓÇÖre okay with a few extra steps ΓÇö the HDB
630 is a worthy investment. Just donΓÇÖt leave home without that dongle.ΓÇ¥

Lenovo Legion Go 2

Sometimes itΓÇÖs better to have a utility player instead of a specialist.
According to senior reviews reporter Sam Rutherford, thatΓÇÖs exactly what
you get with LenovoΓÇÖs Legion Go 2. You encounter great performance from a
device with a huge 8.8-inch OLED display, but the handheld is expensive and
bulky. ΓÇ£Just like an SUV that might go off-road once or twice a year, you
might not use the Legion Go 2's full capabilities all the time, but when you
do and everything comes together, you realize all that utility isn't just for
show,ΓÇ¥ he said. ΓÇ£While the ROG Xbox Ally X is the better value, I
appreciate how Lenovo's handheld was made to handle a variety of battle
conditions.ΓÇ¥

Apple iPad Pro M5 (13-inch)

The M5 iPad Pro is impressive, but itΓÇÖs also entirely too expensive. While
the new chip offers a sizable upgrade, the screen is excellent and fast
charging has finally hit the iPad, this model also requires you to spend more
on accessories. ΓÇ£Unless you are going to use it as your main computer ΓÇö
all day, every day ΓÇö and know exactly what benefits youΓÇÖll get from the
iPad over a more traditional laptop, youΓÇÖre probably better off buying an
iPad Air and saving yourself a lot of money,ΓÇ¥ deputy news editor Nathan
Ingraham wrote.

Oakley Meta Vanguard

MetaΓÇÖs sportier collab with Oakley has arrived, with a slew of features
that might convince you to replace your action cam with a set of smart
glasses. ΓÇ£If you're a dedicated cyclist, runner, hiker or [insert outdoor
activity of your choice], there's a lot to like,ΓÇ¥ senior reporter Karissa
Bell said. ΓÇ£The camera makes a lot more sense for action cam-like POV
footage, and better video stabilization means you're more likely to get shots
you actually want to share.ΓÇ¥

Other recent reviews

In other reviews, deputy buying advice editor Valentina Palladino put the
slightly updated Powerbeats Fit through their paces and senior reporter Igor
Bonifacic went on a gaming spree with the Fractal Design Scape. Igor also
spent some time with the Galaxy S25 FE and I test drove AmazonΓÇÖs completely
rebuilt Echo Studio. Senior writer Sam Chapman compiled a list of the best
free VPNs and published an in-depth review of Private Internet Access VPN.

EngadgetΓÇÖs best of 2025

In case you missed it, we announced our best of 2025 earlier this week. We
made our picks based solely on the highest review scores in a variety of
categories, so thereΓÇÖs a range of devices that made the cut. Our editors
also explained why each one was the best in its category, so this is a good
opportunity to get reacquainted with this yearΓÇÖs crop of gadgets and
services.

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