5 blistering reviews of the week: Cutting-edge monitor tech, a throwback for Sega Saturn fans, and one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers around

JBL Flip 7, Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF, and Retro-Bit Sega Saturn Wireless Pro Controller on blue, pink, and purple background, with Reviews Recap written in top-right corner
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Summer is on its way for those in the northern hemisphere, which means new releases to accompany you outside while you make the most of it – although those who want to beat the heat indoors are more than covered as well. Whatever your preference, there's something for everyone this week, from bleeding-edge tech to retro throwbacks.

We've got a state-of-the-art 4K OLED gaming monitor in the form of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF, which we had a hard time tearing ourselves away from thanks to its glorious performance. And if you want to take the party outdoors, the JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth speaker and Insta360 X5 camera are the strongest outings yet in their respective fields, with both refining their formulas to near perfection. But that's not all – read on for more of this week's hottest reviews.

1. Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF

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Reviewed by
Ural Garrett

"The Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF is a fantastic 27-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor. Image quality is phenomenal with 166 pixels per inch, glare-free technology, and VESA Display HDR True Black 400."

Read Ural's full Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF review.

2. JBL Flip 7

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Reviewed by
simon lucas
Reviewed by
Simon Lucas

"This is not a small upgrade – it makes a clear case for itself over the JBL Flip 6, even though the older model will be available for cheaper now."

Read Simon's full JBL Flip 7 review.

3. Insta360 X5 review

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Sam Kieldsen

"The Insta360 X4 was a fantastic product when it came out only a year ago, and its successor is even better."

Read Sam's full Insta360 X5 review.

4. Retro-Bit Sega Saturn Wireless Pro Controller review

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Reviewed by
Rhys Wood headshot on a pink 'radar' background
Reviewed by
Rhys Wood

"Retro-Bit’s officially licensed Sega Saturn Wireless Pro Controller is a retro wonder, faithfully recreating the original console’s gamepad with some modern flourishes."

Read Rhys' full Retro-Bit Sega Saturn Wireless Pro Controller review.

5. Sony UBP-X800M2 review

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Reviewed by
James Davidson
Reviewed by
James Davidson

"The Sony UPB-X800M2 is an excellent 4K Blu-ray player that delivers fantastic picture quality and great upscaling."

Read James' full Sony UBP-X800M2 review.

Lewis Maddison
Reviews Writer

Lewis Maddison is a Reviews Writer for TechRadar. He previously worked as a Staff Writer for our business section, TechRadar Pro, where he gained experience with productivity-enhancing hardware, ranging from keyboards to standing desks. His area of expertise lies in computer peripherals and audio hardware, having spent over a decade exploring the murky depths of both PC building and music production. He also revels in picking up on the finest details and niggles that ultimately make a big difference to the user experience.

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