LAB NOTES / 2026

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We translate specs into outcomes: what feels fast, what stays cool, and what actually lasts.

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Surface Pro 11 2-in-1
Microsoft ★★★★☆

Surface Pro 11

Microsoft built Surface Pro 11 for mainstream buyers; we tested it with an eye on everyday value and real-world compromises.

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II camera
Canon ★★★★★

Canon EOS R6 Mark II

In this TrustTechScope review of Canon EOS R6 Mark II, we focus on battery confidence—and the tradeoffs you only notice after a week.

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LG OLED evo G5 television
LG ★★★★★

LG OLED evo G5

In this TrustTechScope review of LG OLED evo G5, we focus on battery confidence—and the tradeoffs you only notice after a week.

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iPad Pro (M2) tablet
Apple ★★★★★

iPad Pro (M2)

Apple built iPad Pro (M2) for mainstream buyers; we tested it with an eye on setup simplicity and real-world compromises.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 laptop
Lenovo ★★★★★

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

In this TrustTechScope review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, we focus on battery confidence—and the tradeoffs you only notice after a week.

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Nothing Phone (2) smartphone
Nothing ★★★★☆

Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing Phone (2) is a Nothing pick aimed at setup simplicity, with strengths that show up in daily use rather than in spec-sheet bragging.

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