We’ve been busy with the Engadget Reviews department over the past few weeks, related to Prime Day, product launches, and the build-up of equipment on our desks. If you have missed any of our in-depth tests lately, you can quickly catch up on the latest camera, laptop, phone and speaker bar reviews in the list below.
Samsung Galaxy Z-fold 7
Billy Steele
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 achieves a foldable phone Nirvana due to its significant reduction in size and thickness. Despite the price of $2,000, it is still very expensive.
- Exquisite design
- Smoother hinges
- Large 200MP main camera
- Larger monitor
- Top performance
- Very expensive
- No need for support
- Mediocre charging speed
$2,000 on Amazon
Samsung made significant design changes to its latest flagship foldable phone, ultimately giving Volkswagen a major update after a series of iterative models. Senior review writer Sam Rutherford believes that the company “finally got a foldable phone” due to the reduction in overall size and thickness of the Z Fold 7, which made Niche phones attract more users. “With its latest flagship foldable, Samsung eliminates one of the remaining barriers to stop people from trying out new phones: oversized and weight,” he said.
Canon R50 V
Canon/engadget
Canon’s EOS R50 V is a stable budget video camera thanks to excellent video quality, but it lacks important features compared to its competitors.
- Good photo and video quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Cooling fan can expand shooting
- Very fast photo shoot
- Rolling shutter distortion
- No internal stability
- Lack of competitors’ video-friendly features
- Mediocre battery life
$699 for Amazon
Content creators of video blogs just started to realize that they need a camera that is more robust than their phones for better material. Journalist Steve Dent explained that Canon’s EOS R50 V performed well in the video, thanks in part to its fast autofocus, but the camera lacks the performance and capabilities of its competitors. “Canon’s R50 V is a good attempt for video cameras, reaching its mark in key areas such as video quality and usability,” he wrote. “But its rival Sony’s ZV-E10 II beat it in almost every area, offering better video quality, higher photo resolution, faster autofocus, smoother electronic stability and neat features missing on the R50 V, such as product display cabinets.”
Samsung HW-QS700F
Samsung
The QS700F is a brand new model in Samsung speakers that is moderately refreshing in the ocean of the year. It’s not perfect, but the combination of design and functionality provides a compelling alternative to a higher-priced option.
- Automatic directional adjustment
- Crispy and balanced sound
- Refined design
- Easy to set up
- 3.1.2 Channel audio limit movie sound
- Room calibration and other major features only work with Samsung TVs
$468 on Amazon
Like the Z-Polyline, Samsung has been iteratively updated on its flagship soundbar. But for 2025, the company debuted a brand new model that automatically detects how you use it and adjusts the output of the speakers appropriately. It is this trick and clear sound that makes the QS700F a competitor, even its limited 3.1.2 channel audio. “The best thing about the speaker is its automatic orientation adjustment, besides the warning. “The QS700F is also easy on the eyes, and these devices aren’t always the case.”
Panasonic S1 II
Panasonic/Engadget
The S1 II is Panasonic’s best creator camera, thanks to 6K RAW video and excellent stabilization, but it’s expensive compared to the competition.
- Fast shooting speed
- Great handling
- Excellent video quality
- First-class stability
- Professional video features
- Poor battery life
- Expensive
$3,198 on Amazon
The S1 II is probably the best camera for Panasonic’s content creators, but there is one major drawback: the price. Steve’s evaluation of the model’s capabilities, including 6K RAW video and top-notch stability, will help you weigh a potential $3,200 investment. “Panosonic’s S1 II is a powerful hybrid camera, and if it’s not that expensive, it would be effortless for creators,” he said. “But, the Nikon’s Z6 III has nearly the same video capabilities, is a better camera with a cost of at least $600, so I tend to recommend the model for most users.”
Dell 16 plus 2 in 2
Dell/engadget
Dell’s revamped 16 plus 2 in 2 is a laptop with the ability to adaptive design and excellent optional mini LED screen, but lacks personality.
- Sturdy build
- Vivid mini LED display
- Battery life above average
- A plain touchpad
- Mediocre speakers
- Need another USB-C port
Dell $750
The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 is the company’s first consumer laptop with a recently updated naming plan, while the change in the nickname is accompanied by a refreshed styling. Sam explained that while the machine is fully capable, especially on optional LED displays, lacks personality. “This is a completely usable machine, but there is no feature or feature that will satisfy your own users,” he wrote. “Same name as well.”
Belkin charging case for Nintendo Switch 2
Bill Steele
Between the sturdy box and the removable battery pack, the charging box of Belkin’s Nintendo Switch 2 covers all the major necessities.
- Simple design
- Includes 10,000mAh battery pack
- Hidden airtag bag
- No choice to bring your own battery pack
- Clumsy skin or cover may not be used
$70 for Amazon
Now, Switch 2 is in the wild, Nintendo’s handheld table needs protection. Sam puts the Belkin charging case in its pace to find out if it is a worthwhile accessory. “I kind of wish that Belkin would sell a version that wouldn’t provide batteries for anyone who wants to use their own power pack,” he said. “The company’s no-cost version isn’t ideal because there’s not much extra space inside. But even so, the kit offers a solid combination of price and practicality, which I really asked for.”
