Engadget Review Roundup: Ray-Ban Meta, GoPro Max 2, and More If you are looking for some variety in your tech reviews, this roundup has you covered. The headliner is the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, but we have also recently tested a powerful gaming laptop, two different action cameras, and a new wireless mouse. Here is a look at all the reviews we have published over the last two weeks. Ray-Ban Meta While the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses may look similar to the original model, a lot has changed in terms of features. There are two big upgrades over the last version: battery life and video quality. The Ray-Ban Meta glasses have a lot of features that did not exist when they were first reviewed two years ago, largely thanks to AI. And with the release of its second-generation frames, there is still a lot to look forward to, like new camera features and AI-powered audio. Alienware 16 Area-51 If you are in the market for a powerful gaming laptop with a unique design, the Alienware 16 Area-51 might be for you. Of course, you will have to live with a machine that is big and heavy, and also expensive. Even though the Alienware 16 Area-51 might not be as portable as some of its rivals, it has got a lot to offer. There is a striking design, a nice screen, tons of ports and class-leading performance with plenty of configurability so you can dial in its specs exactly how you like. GoPro Max 2 GoPro’s new product this fall was not another Hero action camera. Instead, the company opted to take the 360 route, debuting the Max 2 for spherical videos. With a mix of pro features like Timecode and GP-Log alongside mobile-focused editing, GoPro clearly hopes the Max 2 will appeal to demanding and casual users alike. The company has also focused heavily on improving the user experience rather than going for pure technological advances and after testing, that feels like a sensible move. DJI Osmo Nano In case you missed it, tiny action cameras with detachable displays are a thing now. DJI’s first attempt at one of these products takes direct aim at Insta360’s duo of Go models. And despite better video quality than the competition, there is still work to be done for the Osmo Nano. With the Nano, DJI leaned on its camera experience and mostly matches or beats its main rival in terms of video quality. However, the company is still lagging behind in a few areas, particularly its editing app, something that is important for many creators. Logitech MX Master 4 Three years after releasing the MX Master 3S, Logitech is back with another update to its productivity mouse. Shopping for the new version is not exactly a straightforward endeavor though. The MX Master 4 may not be an essential upgrade if you are happy with an older MX Master mouse, and if those did not work for you before, this one probably will not work for you now. But if you are a power user in the market for a new productivity mouse, we would expect this newest iteration to be as popular as its predecessors.
