LAB NOTES / 2026

Specs → Outcomes → Smarter Buys

We translate specs into outcomes: what feels fast, what stays cool, and what actually lasts.

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High-signal picks from well-known brands, written for real buyers.

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Motorola Edge 40 Pro smartphone
Motorola ★★★★☆

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

In this SoftPickLab review of Motorola Edge 40 Pro, we focus on consistent performance—and the tradeoffs you only notice after a week.

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Dyson V15 Detect vacuum
Dyson ★★★★☆

Dyson V15 Detect

Dyson built Dyson V15 Detect for mainstream buyers; we tested it with an eye on camera reliability and real-world compromises.

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PlayStation 5 Pro console
Sony ★★★★★

PlayStation 5 Pro

In this SoftPickLab review of PlayStation 5 Pro, we focus on screen quality—and the tradeoffs you only notice after a week.

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JBL Tour One M3 headphones
JBL ★★★★☆

JBL Tour One M3

JBL built JBL Tour One M3 for mainstream buyers; we tested it with an eye on screen quality and real-world compromises.

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iPad Pro (2026) tablet
Apple ★★★★★

iPad Pro (2026)

In this SoftPickLab review of iPad Pro (2026), we focus on battery confidence—and the tradeoffs you only notice after a week.

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