Engadget review recap: Dell 16 Premium, Nikon ZR, Ooni Volt 2 and moreA roundup of all the reviews published by Engadget over the last few weeks.Billy SteeleDeputy editor, reviewsSat, December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTCWe’ve slept off our collective turkey coma and returned to the review lab here at Engadget.Our team may also be in full CES prep mode, but we’ve got a few more devices to get off or our desks before 2025 is over.Catch up on all of the reviews you might have missed over the last few weeks — a perfect activity for a lazy December weekend.Quick OverviewDell 16 Premium$2,000 at DellDJI Osmo Action 6$369 at AmazonNikon ZR$2,197 at AmazonOoni Volt 2$699 at AmazonAntigravity A1$1,599 at AntigravityDell 16 PremiumDell79100Expert ScoreDell 16 PremiumDell’s 16 Premium looks as beautiful as ever, but the company’s usability issues from the XPS lineup remain.ProsSleek minimalist designFast performanceSolid keyboardConsInvisible trackpad isn't user friendlyCapacitive function keys disappear in sunlightNeeds more ports Mediocre battery life$2,000 at DellThere’s no denying the design of the Dell 16 Premium makes the laptop live up to its name.
Unfortunately, all of that polish leads to some issues: a high price and hampered usability.“The more I looked at the Dell 16 Premium's beautiful facade, the more I wanted something...more,” senior reporter Devindra Hardawar wrote.
“It needs more usable ports, like HDMI and a full-sized SD card reader.It needs more useful function keys that are visible in bright light — and also stay in one place — so I can touch type more easily.And for the love of god, just give up on the invisible trackpad.”DJI Osmo Action 6DJI88100Expert ScoreDJI Osmo Action 6DJI’s Osmo Action 6 has the first-ever variable aperture and a bigger square sensor.
Those features make it outperform rivals in low light and for social media, but the lower video resolution is a disadvantage.ProsClean video in low lightExcellent battery lifeBuilt-in storageFlexible formatsConsLower video resolution than rivalsManual aperture control limitedNot enough film tone settings$369 at AmazonDJI’s drone business in the US faces an uncertain future, and the company’s action cams could be swept up in the ordeal as well.Thankfully, our contributing reporter Steve Dent resides in the EU where he observed first hand the Osmo Action 6’s superior low light performance and battery life.
“With a bigger sensor and larger aperture than the competition, DJI’s Action 6 is now the best action cam on the market for night shooting, delivering clean, sharp video with better stabilization than rivals,” he said.“It’s also ideal for users who output to both YouTube and TikTok.”Nikon ZRNikon87100Expert ScoreNikon ZRNikon’s ZR offers the best RAW video quality in any consumer camera, including models costing much more.At the same time, it’s more practical than cinema cameras thanks to the excellent autofocus and in-body stabilization.
It does lack an EVF, though, and battery life isn’t great.ProsRED RAW offers excellent video qualityFast and reliable autofocusPro video monitoring toolsHuge and bright screenConsMediocre battery lifeNo electronic viewfinderStabilization less effective than rivals$2,197 at AmazonIn keeping with the video theme, Steve also spent time testing the Nikon ZR.While this is primarily a model for shooting video, it benefits from the addition of RED RAW, excellent autofocus and more.
“With the ZR, Nikon has shown that it’s finally catching up to and even surpassing its rivals for content creation,” he explained.“Whether you’re doing social media, YouTube, documentaries or even film production, this camera is versatile and powerful with few compromises.”Ooni Volt 2Ooni/Engadget88100Expert ScoreOoni Volt 2Ooni completely revamped its concept of an electric pizza oven for the Volt 2.The result is a more refined small appliance with plenty of handy tools for aspiring pizzaiolos of all skill levels.ProsSmaller than the originalGood mix of presets and customizationLarge viewing windowMore affordable than the first-gen VoltConsStill heavyOnly cooks 12-inch pizzasFor indoor use onlyExterior gets quite hot$699 at AmazonThe Ooni Volt brought the company’s popular brand of pizza making indoors for the first time, but that model wasn’t without it faults.
Now Ooni is back with the Volt 2, and the completely overhauled design is a big upgrade over the original.“It’s easier to use for all skill levels thanks to its clearer controls and large display,” I explained.“Presets work well, but they can also serve as a starting point for further recipe refinement for experienced users.
And the pizza — my goodness, the pizza is consistently restaurant quality (or better) across a range of styles.”Antigravity A1Antigravity/Engadget 83100Expert ScoreAntigravity A1Antigravity’s debut FPV drone is fun, unique and crammed with features.There’s no drone like it.ProsFun to flyIntuitive controlsUnique featuresCrisp clean video (in good conditions)Great editing tools on both mobile and PCConsSetup can be finickyLower video quality than traditional video dronesPrice$1,599 at AntigravityInsta360’s spin-off Antigravity is now shipping its first drone and our UK bureau chief Mat Smith has already flown it.
The A1 comes with a controller and FPV headset to assist with the piloting, but the mix of unique features and crisp video (in good conditions) is also laudable.“The intuitive controls and ability to look all around you make it unlike anything else currently available,” he said.“It’s a delightful introduction to drones, FPV or otherwise, but a shame that software issues marred my tests.”Other recent reviewsOn the gaming front, Mat spent some time with while deputy editor Nathan Ingraham put through its paces.
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