Despite a somewhat cramped touchpad and concerns about the keyboard's spill resistance, the 14-inch Toughbook 55 has a lot going for it, including long battery life and a range of user-configurable options.
The 10.1-inch Stylistic Q509 is designed for life in the field or the factory, with options including mobile broadband and a keyboard dock. But processing power and/or screen brightness could be issues for some use cases.
The lightweight and compact 13.3-inch Portégé X30-F has a good keyboard, decent battery life and Wi-Fi 6 support, but the lid has more flex than we'd like.
With an excellent OLED screen, classy industrial design, decent performance and good battery life, the Reno 2Z represents superb value for money. Support for two SIMs and a MicroSD card at the same time are welcome extras, but the quad rear camera system may be overkill.
This 7-inch e-book reader delivers an uncluttered reading experience, and offers a credible alternative to top-end devices like Kobo’s Forma and the Kindle Oasis.
Like its larger Xperia 1 stablemate, the 6.1-inch Xperia 5 has a 21:9 OLED screen. As well as being more affordable, the Xperia 5 is more usable for those who struggle with large-screen phones.
You could get a higher spec for the same money, but Fairphone has loftier aims than a simple price/performance calculation.
The latest top-end e-reader from Amazon offers adjustable backlighting warmth and is a pleasure to use. It would be even better with a case, an audio jack and a USB-C connector.
HP's 13.3-inch 2-in-1 convertible offers robustness, good features and business-class security. Drawbacks include limited viewing angles and moderate audio quality.
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) is a slim but solidly built 360-degree convertible with support for a 4K screen and mobile broadband, plus a stylus with on-device housing and plenty of security features.