Engadget’s latest review roundup assesses Google’s new Pixel 11 devices alongside a range of laptops, wearables, cameras and gaming hardware ahead of IFA. The overall verdict is mixed: Google’s phones remain among the strongest Android options, but price rises, limited design changes and an expanding use of AI temper the enthusiasm.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold gains a new chip, faster charging and camera upgrades, though reviewers felt it may not persuade buyers outside Google’s existing ecosystem. The Pixel 11 Pro costs $100 more while offering less RAM, whereas the standard Pixel 11 also rises by $100 but is still recommended for most users upgrading from older Pixels or moving from an iPhone. The Pixel Watch 5 is regarded as good but incomplete for now, while HP’s Omnibook X was praised as a near-ideal Windows ultraportable; the roundup also covers Pebble’s Time 2, an Alienware monitor, cameras, Pokémon Champions and niche accessories.