New devices are still hitting our desks at Engadget at a rapid pace.Over the last two weeks, we've offered up in-depth analysis of cameras, earbuds, GPUs and a portable display.Plus, there are follow-ups on two of this spring's biggest TV shows and a little something for the gamers.
Read on to catch up on everything you might've missed in the last fortnight.Quick OverviewPanasonic Lumix S1R II$3,298 at B&H Photo VideoNVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti (16GB)$429 at PNYOne of the best premium portable monitorsEspresso 15 Pro$699 (with an included Stand+) at Espresso DisplaysAudio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2$149 at Audio-TechnicaPanasonic S1R IIPanasonic/Engadget87100Expert ScorePanasonic Lumix S1R IIThe S1R II is Panasonic’s best hybrid camera ever thanks to the excellent photo and video quality, but rolling shutter may be a concern for some.ProsFast shooting speedsExcellent photo and video qualityInnovative cropless stabilizationLower price than rivalsConsPoor battery lifeRolling shutter$3,298 at B&H Photo VideoIf you're looking for a camera that excels at both photos and video that's more affordable than what Sony, Nikon and Canon offer, contributing reporter Steve Dent recommends the S1R II."The S1R II is Panasonic’s best hybrid mirrorless camera to date, offering a great balance of photography and video powers," he said.
"It’s also the cheapest new camera in the high-resolution hybrid full-frame category, undercutting rivals like Canon’s R5 II and the Nikon Z8."NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti (16GB)PNY85100Expert ScoreNVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti (16GB)The RTX 5060 Ti offers solid 1080p and 1440p performance under $500, and it delivers some impressive framerates with the help of NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.ProsExcellent 1080p performance and solid 1440p frame ratesDLSS 4 frame gen significantly boosts fps16GB of VRAMConsPricing could go up quicklySlow Blender performance$429 at PNYDevindra is back with another GPU review, and this time he put the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti through its paces.Price hikes are the biggest concern here amidst the current retail market (even before potential tariffs kick in).
"On paper, NVIDIA has done a lot right with the 16GB GeForce RTX 5060 Ti," he explained."It’ll be more than enough for demanding games in 1080p and 1440p, even if you let loose a bit with ray tracing.But it’s also relying on DLSS 4 upscaling for much of that performance, which may make some wary about the 5060 Ti’s actual power."Espresso 15 ProEngadget86100Expert ScoreOne of the best premium portable monitorsEspresso 15 ProWhile it's a bit pricey, the Espresso 15 Pro has pretty much everything you could want in a travel-friendly 15-inch display.
ProsGreat brightnessSlick designSingle-cord connectivityCan add touch support to MacsLots of accessoriesConsIt's priceyStand+ is sort of heavyRefresh rate is limited to 60Hz$699 (with an included Stand+) at Espresso DisplaysEspresso Displays is an Engadget favorite as far as portable monitors are concerned, but senior reviews reporter Sam Rutherford argues the company needed to bridge the gap between its more affordable options and its priciest.The Espresso 15 Pro isn't cheap, but it does offer almost everything you'd want."It features well above average brightness, a sleek but sturdy design and super simple setup," he said.
"It also comes with a few special features like Glide and added touch support for Macs that help you get more out of the devices you already own.And thanks to a wealth of accessories, it can adapt to almost any use case."Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2Audio-Technica/Engadget81100Expert ScoreAudio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2Audio-Technica nails sound and battery life on the ATH-CKS50TW2, and it does so for half the price of most flagship earbuds.ProsLong battery lifeNeat magnetic on/off switchWarm, pleasing soundWireless chargingConsBulky, unbalanced designNo wear detectionCumbersome controls$149 at Audio-TechnicaThe idea of wireless earbuds with 25 hours of battery life seems impossible, but Audio-Technica made it happen.
The company's ATH-CKS50TW2 lasts twice as long as more premium competition with active noise cancellation (ANC) on, but it blows them away with that mode disabled.A-T's trademark warm, inviting sound profile is on display here too."More specifically, the stock audio isn’t overly tuned, so bass remains pleasantly thumpy when needed and dialed down when it’s not," I wrote.The Last of Us, Andor and Clair Obscur Expedition 33Nathan has been keeping up with season two of on an episode-by-episode basis and Devindra penned a full review of the new season of UK bureau chief Mat Smith spent some time playing , noting that the game "does a great job setting up its world in a way that allows everyone to get on board."