From phones to fitness accessories, we round up top 5 products in different categories that are tested by the experts at Tech. 

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Price: R7 499

The best value phone below R10 000, this has a truly outstanding AMOLED screen with 120 Hz high refresh, and an equally impressive triple-camera set-up. It has tough Gorilla Glass on the front and is the only phone at this price with IP67 waterproofing.  

Apple MacBook Air M1
Price: R19 000

Apple’s highly regarded M1 chipset brings a huge boost in power and battery life to the new Air. Although it looks a little changed from previous models, the Air’s build quality and horsepower means it will outlast most competitors. A1 CPU, 13” Screen, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD.  

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd gen)
Price: R4 800

Its narrower shape makes it easier to handle. The sharper corners, and the metal chassis and bodywork give it a business-like feel, and the screen, although basic, looks better than most budget tablets. Stereo speakers round out the multimedia offering. 10”, 460 g 

Xiaomi Band 6
Price: R800

The sharp and colourful screen is the winning feature here, along with exceptional battery life and decent step-, heart- and sleep metrics. And at this price, the lack of GPS won’t bother casual gym-goers.  

Skyworth 50SUC9300
Price: R8 000

With a solid quality screen image and cool styling, this newcomer continues to build its brand in SA. But while the picture quality is impressive, and Android is well implemented, including Chromecast, the overall build quality is not on par with the market leaders.