In the crowded market for technical products, there is a good chance that some may be overlooked by consumers and trading pundits. This is not to say that they are not excellent, or deserve less value. But it’s worth talking about these devices – despite not getting the mainstream attention they deserved. We thought these five devices fit the list.
Microsoft Surface Duo
Probably the rarest device of the year, partly because Microsoft is behind the Surface Duo and not Apple or Samsung. The dual-screen Duface had never been the “regular” device we know, however, some deliberately tried to compare it to the smartphones of the day. . With Duo, Microsoft tried to replicate the smartphone and that thought should be welcomed, no matter how good or bad the device is. The duo is a first-generation device and with the knowledge of Panos Panay, the company’s chief production officer, we hope the second-generation device will be far superior. No matter how people judged Microsoft’s innovative dual-screen Android device, the Surface Duo served its purpose. Read our first impressions of the Surface Duo here.
Google Pixel 4a. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia / Indian Express)
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Google Pixel 4a
Google never promised that the Pixel 4a would be a flagship device and messaging somehow didn’t work for the brand. The Pixel 4a was largely a budget version of the Pixel 4, but it retained what was a flagship brand last year. Google’s budget phone had a stock version of Android with a three-year warranty of guaranteed updates. It also offered excellent camera performance, something the competition is hard to deliver at this price. That said, the Pixel 4a wasn’t a perfect Android smartphone and lacked features like wireless charging. It’s a pity that the Pixel 4a didn’t get much marketing from Google. If the Pixel 4a had advanced well in India, this could be Google’s major entry into the mid-range smartphone market. Read our review of the Pixel 4a here.
Apple Watch SE. (Image credit: Apple)
Apple Watch SE
Big surprise, right? The Apple Watch SE deserves another look. When Apple launched the Watch SE, the less expensive Apple Watch was seen as a solid alternative to the Watch Series 6. But somehow the famous Apple Watch Series 6 completely overtook the Apple Watch SE. To be clear: Apple Watch SE offers all the features that the more expensive siblings offer, with the exception of a constant display, an ECG app and a sensor to measure blood oxygen levels. Starting at Rs 29,900, the Apple Watch SE even costs less than the infamous Series 6. Sadly, the Apple Watch SE did not get the love it deserved. That’s a shame, because the Watch SE is pretty darn.
Microsoft Xbox Series S. (Image Credit: Anuj Bhatia / Indian Express)
Xbox S Series.
Ever since its launch, the Xbox Series S has consistently been dismissed as the “upset” next-generation game console. But why? The Xbox Series S is smaller and less powerful made for the same audience that would buy the Xbox Series X or PS5. That’s exactly how Microsoft sees the S Series. The distinction is clear. The S Series is primarily an “Xbox Game Pass” device and is intended to be connected to a 1080p TV or monitor. To be clear: the S Series is capable of running the next-generation titles. The problem is, you miss out on features like ray tracing. The S Series is affordable among next-gen consoles, and Microsoft is targeting the device at casual gamers. The storage space issue is real, and Microsoft should address the issue. The Xbox Series S needs to be critically examined, but its positive aspects should also not be overlooked. Read our review of the Xbox S Series. here.
Apple AirPods Max. (Image credit: Apple)
Apple AirPods Max
The AirPods Max aren’t very lacking in performance, but they are certainly Apple’s most trolley product in recent years. Just because they cost Rs 59,900 Apple should be deeply trodden. What’s surprising, though, is how people commented on the AirPods Max and how they started comparing them to similar offerings but cheaper headphones from Sony and Bose. A pair of headphones, cheap or expensive, cannot be judged unless you test them on your own. And because the quality of audio is personal, it depends on the experience of listeners whether they should respond in the negative or positive. The funny part is that trolls started dealing with the AirPods Max when almost no one tested them. It’s funny how we make ideas without using product.