5 outstanding tech reviews of the week: the light, razor-thin Samsung S25 Edge and a mindblowing soundbar debut

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge perfectly caters to its chosen niche. More powerful than the Galaxy S25 Plus, less of a handful than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and slimmer than either of them, it squarely delivers if you find yourself caught in the gap between the two handsets.

Its 5.8mm depth and gossamer-light 163g weight certainly feel comfortable in the hand, while its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset means it offers performance that rivals many of the best phones on the market. However, it doesn't do a lot to break the mold either – its cameras are weaker than the rest of the S25 range, and it's not Samsung's thinnest handset, with the unfolded Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 taking that crown at 5.6mm.

The Marshall Heston 120 is an impressive all-in-one Dolby Atmos soundbar, made all the more impressive given the fact that it's the brand's first foray into home theater gear.

Its 11 active drivers are capable of delivering truly immersive sound, adding a wide, expansive soundstage to the sides and convincing verticality thanks to its side- and up-firing speakers. Despite not coming with a separate sub, it's still capable of substantial bass, adding real gravitas to movie soundtracks.

Where it really differentiates itself, though, is in one area where even many of the best soundbars fall short: music. Whether you're listening to tunes in Atmos or just stereo, it offers excellent balance across the frequency range, fantastic separation, and a wide soundstage. Couple in its gorgeous, distinctive design, and it's a really appealing single-unit package.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 – the brand's latest flagship tablet running Windows 11 – is likely to draw your attention for one reason more than any other: that price. Starting at $799.99 / £799 / AU$1,499, it's actually quite a bit cheaper than last year's Surface Pro 11, which went for $999.99 /£1,049.99 / AU$1,899.99. It's also significantly cheaper than its arch-rival, the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch, with a list price of $1,299 / £1,299 / $2,199. It also offers solid performance and a Methuselah-esque 18-hour battery life.

But does this earn it a top spot among the pantheon of best tablets? That's harder to say. To achieve that cheaper price, Microsoft has actually lowered its specifications compared to the Pro 11: its screen has been shrunk from 13 to 12 inches and has a lower resolution, while it only has the eight-core Snapdragon X Plus processor, rather than the 10-core version used by its predecessor. To get the best use out of the tablet, you'll need to purchase the Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard, which is sold separately.

The 65-inch incarnation of the Samsung S90F offers some truly impressive screen tech for less money than you'd expect. Rocking the brand's QD-OLED tech, it's not quite as bright as the flagship Samsung S95F OLED, but it's still seriously bright compared to last year's models. On top of this, it's capable of fantastically vivid colors while utilizing its NQ4 AI Gen3 processor to ensure they're expressed realistically and with nuance.

It also offers gaming features that rival many of the best TVs out there, providing 4K at up to 144Hz, variable refresh rates across all four of its HDMI 2.1 ports, and lightning-fast response times. All in all, this is near-flagship performance for much more affordable prices, with this 65-inch incarnation having a list price of just $2,499 / £2,699 / AU$4,299.

The De’Longhi Primadonna Aromatic offers a staggering array of ways to enjoy your coffee, all while eliminating much of the hassle associated with preparing it. Not only does it offer a wide range of hot and cold drinks to choose from, but it quickly learns your preferences, automatically suggesting your go-to beverages based on the time of day. Its display will then walk you through each step with clear instructions and diagrams, whether you're brewing a cappuccino or running its cleaning cycle.

Unfortunately, while it offers a much larger range of drinks than many of the best coffee machines, it's bigger in other ways too. Firstly, it's a bit of a behemoth: at 16 inches tall, you might find it a squeeze to fit it under wall-mounted cabinets. Secondly, it's a big budget option, costing more than pretty much every one of its rivals, barring the eye-wateringly expensive Jura J10.