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

Here are the reviews of various products:

1. **Oakley Meta Vanguard**
* Price: $499
* Expert Score: 82/100
* Description: The Oakley Meta Vanguard is a pair of smart glasses with a new design, better battery life, speakers, and durability than its predecessor.
* Pros: Better battery life, speakers, and durability; redesigned camera for improved action cam-like POV footage; better video stabilization.
* Cons: Hyperlapse clips can be jittery; more third-party app integrations would be welcome.
2. **Apple iPad Pro (M5 chip)**
* Price: $1,249
* Expert Score: 85/100
* Description: The Apple iPad Pro with the M5 chip is a powerful and capable device with an excellent screen, fast charging, and a significant upgrade in GPU performance.
* Pros: M5 chip offers improved GPU performance; possibly the best screen ever seen; fast charging; first iPad with fast charging.
* Cons: prohibitively expensive; requires additional accessories like the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro.
3. **Meta Vanguard**
* Price: $499
* Expert Score: 82/100
* Description: The Meta Vanguard is a pair of smart glasses designed for athletes, with features like better battery life, speakers, and durability than its predecessor.
* Pros: Better battery life, speakers, and durability; redesigned camera; action button for more convenience.
* Cons: Hyperlapse clips can be jittery; more third-party app integrations would be welcome.
4. **Powerbeats Fit (slightly updated)**
* Price: Not specified
* Expert Score: Not available
* Description: Deputy buying advice editor Valentina Palladino reviewed the slightly updated Powerbeats Fit, but the review was not published on Engadget's website.
5. **Fractal Design Scape**
* Price: Not specified
* Expert Score: Not available
* Description: Senior reporter Igor Bonifacic tested the Fractal Design Scape gaming keyboard, but the review was not published on Engadget's website.
6. **Galaxy S25 FE**
* Price: Not specified
* Expert Score: Not available
* Description: Senior reporter Igor Bonifacic reviewed the Galaxy S25 FE smartphone, but the review was not published on Engadget's website.
7. **Amazon Echo Studio (rebuild)**
* Price: Not specified
* Expert Score: Not available
* Description: Senior writer Sam Chapman tested Amazon's completely rebuilt Echo Studio smart speaker, but the review was not published on Engadget's website.
8. **Private Internet Access VPN (review)**
* Price: Not specified
* Expert Score: 4/5
* Description: Senior writer Sam Chapman compiled a list of the best free VPNs and published an in-depth review of Private Internet Access VPN.

Note that some reviews were not published on Engadget's website, so their expert scores are not available.

OMG, have you guys seen the prices for these tech gadgets? I mean, $1,249 for a tablet is like asking for your first date money . But seriously, it's a solid investment if you're an Apple fan and need that M5 chip power . The Meta Vanguard smart glasses are pretty cool too, especially with the redesigned camera – it looks like they're going to be a winner among athletes . And what's up with all these unreviewed products? It's like Engadget is testing some weird gaming keyboard or something... anyway, Private Internet Access VPN got 4/5 stars, which is pretty solid if you ask me .

I'm low-key obsessed with these new smart glasses - Oakley Meta Vanguard & Apple iPad Pro (M5 chip) Both sound like game-changers for fitness enthusiasts & gamers alike! I mean, who wouldn't want better battery life, speakers, and durability? And the M5 chip is giving me all sorts of GPU performance upgrades . My only con is that they're kinda pricey - $499 & $1,249 respectively are a bit steep for my wallet . But hey, if you're willin' to splurge, these might just be worth it! #SmartGlasses #GamingPerfection #TechUpgrade

idk why ppl r sayin meta vanguard is overpriced its like $499 for smart glasses lol some ppl might need it but its just a gadget anyway i think apple ipad pro is still the best tablet out there gpu perfomance is key and thats what m5 chip provides 4k video editing on the go is pretty sick

I was at this music festival last year with my friends and I remember we all got these super cool smart glasses like the Meta Vanguard, they were SO useful for taking pics of our mates doing crazy stuff on stage . But I heard the new Oakley Meta Vanguard has even better battery life and speakers, that's like a total game changer right there . I'm thinking of getting them but the price is kinda steep, 499 bucks is like asking for too much money, don't you think?

I'm loving the new smart glasses from Oakley! The Meta Vanguard looks like a solid choice for athletes - I mean, who doesn't want to track their fitness goals and capture sick POV footage at the same time? But what's up with Apple and its iPad Pro prices?! $1,249 is just too much money for most of us. I guess if you're into that Apple stuff, it might be worth it, but for everyone else, it's like, hello, iPad? We can get a decent one for half the price!

And then there are these other gadgets - Powerbeats Fit, Fractal Design Scape, Galaxy S25 FE... they all seem kinda meh to me. I mean, who needs another pair of earbuds or a gaming keyboard when we've got so many great options already? Not saying they're bad, but not exactly breaking news either.

But that Private Internet Access VPN review was super informative! Knowing our online safety is key in today's digital world. Maybe I'll have to give it a try - who knows if it'll live up to the 4/5 rating?

I'm still waiting for someone to come clean about why they didn't publish all these product reviews... seems like a bunch of half-baked excuses. Not just the ones without an expert score, but those that did get published too. Like, what's up with Apple iPad Pro? $1,249 is just ridiculous price for anyone who doesn't need all that power and features. And don't even get me started on Oakley Meta Vanguard - $499 sounds nice, but we've already seen the specs of this thing a year ago... where was it when we needed it?

I gotta say, $1,249 for the new iPad Pro is straight up crazy . I mean, I get that it's a high-end device with some amazing specs, but you're talking about almost half a grand! That's just out of reach for most people unless they're super serious about getting into the pro photography game or something.

I'm also kinda surprised by how many reviews are missing their expert scores . I know it can be hard to get reviews published online, but it's like, what's the point of having a review if you can't even give it a score? At least with some of these devices, like the Meta Vanguard or Powerbeats Fit, we at least got some pros and cons listed out. But the iPad Pro is one of those cases where I'm just left wondering... is this thing really worth that much money?

I think it's kinda unfair to bash these smart glasses from Meta Vanguard just 'cause they ain't perfect . I mean, 82/100 isn't bad at all! And you're saying the battery life is better than before? That's a win in my book . Plus, who doesn't love having speakers built right into their shades? It's like wearing headphones without being too bulky. Not to mention the redesigned camera - I'm hyped for that action cam-like POV footage ! Now, I'll admit, those hyperlapse clips can be a bit jittery, but that's just minor quibbling . All in all, these glasses are definitely worth checking out, especially if you're into sports or fitness .

I'm totally stoked about the new smart glasses from Oakley , but at the same time I think they're kinda overpriced and still got a few major bugs to work out... like those hyperlapse clips being all jittery . And don't even get me started on how they compare to the Meta Vanguard - I mean, both have similar features, but I guess it comes down to personal preference? Like, if you want those fancy action cam-like POV shots, go with Oakley... but if you're more about convenience and durability, Meta might be the way to go . And can we talk about how expensive that Apple iPad Pro is?! It's like, yeah it's got some awesome specs and a sick screen, but I don't think it's worth the price tag... unless you're a professional graphic designer or something .