New Gear for New Travels

Here’s our selection of some nifty new gear that’s certain to add extra oomph to your next vacation.

DJI OM5

Every vlogger’s favourite accessory is now available in a new, upgraded form. The DJI OM5 boasts improved subject tracking (ActiveTrack 4.0), better stabilisation, a built-in selfie stick, and the DJI Mimo app that will walk you through shooting fun family videos on your next vacation. Other features include gesture control, glamour effects, built-in time-lapse, and modes such as the Hitchcock-style Dynamic Zoom. There’s a caveat, though—the DJI app seems to run better on iPhones than on Android. ₹ 14,990/USD199; amazon.in

HP CHROMEBOOK 14

Affordable, light, and compact, Chromebooks are ideal if you’re on vacation and don’t want to lug your fancy MacBook along. It may not run specialised apps, but you can easily access your emails, YouTube, Netflix, Google Drive, and MS Office 365 web apps. This Chromebook also comes with a touch screen, audio technology by Bang & Olufsen, and up to 12 hours of battery life. ₹ 28,499/USD377; hp.com

AMAZONBASICS PORTABLE SECURITY SAFE BOX

A sensible choice for the serious traveller. Amazon claims this combination-lock travel safe is “virtually impenetrable,” and while that may just be marketing-speak, it’s worth it if it can keep your passport and other valuables safe from opportunists (we doubt expert safe crackers would be deterred, though). There’s also a steel cable, so you can secure it to the immovable objects in your hotel room. ₹ 1,999/USD26; amazon.in

AMAZFIT GTR 3 PRO

This no-fuss smartwatch-and-fitness tracker will appeal to folks who prefer a traditional look and would rather wear something that resembles a watch. You may miss the apps selection available on more powerful platforms (such as Wear OS or the Apple Watch), but the essentials are all here: a crisp AMOLED display, over 150 sports modes, tracking for heart rate, blood oxygen, and breathing, as well as GPS, music playback control, and water resistance. ₹ 18,990/USD251; in.amazfit.com

ONEPLUS BUDS PRO

This comfy set of TWS earbuds packs in everything you desire—noise cancellation, IP55 water resistance, Qi-compatible wireless charging, OnePlus’s Warp fast charging, and up to seven hours of playback (with the charging case, this goes up to 38 hours). The Buds Pro also support high-res audio on a compatible Android device; and Dolby Atmos 3D audio on a OnePlus phone. ₹ 9,990/USD132; oneplus.in