Reviews
Every review,
by category
Written reviews with the full data tables land here after the video goes up. Below is every category we test and the fixed test set each one runs.
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TanLab publishes video first. As each review completes its fourteen-day test window, the written version — with the raw measurements — is added to the matching category below and to the sitemap. To get them as they land, subscribe on YouTube or join the list.
Smartphone reviews
Camera comparisons in identical light, real-day battery, sustained-load heat and the charging curve. Flagships and budget phones run the same tests.
Camera & lens reviews
Resolution charts, autofocus hit-rate, low-light noise and stabilisation — plus how the thing actually feels on a long shoot.
Drone reviews
Signal range in open field and in city interference, wind hold, true flight time to landing, and what the footage looks like once it's graded.
Flashlight & headlamp reviews
The claim on the box versus measured output at 30 seconds and 10 minutes, beam distance, runtime to 10%, and whether the interface works in the dark.
Knife & EDC reviews
Out-of-box sharpness, edge retention over a fixed cut count, lock strength, and two weeks of genuine pocket carry.
Tool & scissor reviews
Cutting force, blade alignment after heavy use, grip fatigue and finish durability — including the precision scissors nobody bothers to test properly.
Wearable reviews
Heart-rate and GPS accuracy measured against a reference device, honest battery life, and comfort across a full week including sleep.
Audio reviews
Tonal balance, ANC depth measured in real noise, call quality where calls actually happen, latency and long-session comfort.
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