Realme started off as an independent brand back in 2018, even though it leveraged Oppo's R&D, and at one point we even got unified software experience across all three brands - Oppo, Realme and OnePlus. Still, Realme insisted that it was an independent brand with its own R&D and service centers.
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Not many fitness apps have the name of a bona fide Hollywood star on them. Chris Hemsworth, the actor who plays Thor, puts his money where his muscles are with Centr, a holistic workout app that manages just about every aspect of your fitness journey. The app packs content on food to helping you plan rest days, and, of course, the exercise sessions themselves, and it does a pretty great job across all aspects.
There are daily workout classes accessible within the app, as well as self-guided workout plans that incorporate both strength training and cardio, with ratios based on your chosen goal. I was impressed with is the diversity of workouts on offer; while I’ve primarily used Fitbod over the last couple of years, that particular app essentially just keeps rotating exercises and workouts forever, with no real plan outside of the user setting a goal.
That made Centr’s way of working, with exercise plans spanning days and weeks, much easier for me to stick to, especially as it does a great job of layering in rest days or active recovery. Centr can work with the equipment you have, whether that’s bodyweight-only exercises, a full gym, or anywhere in between, and the whole app feels thoughtfully designed so that it’s easy to switch out exercises or substitute in different weight amounts.
Aside from workouts, there’s a really impressive recipe section that made me want to invest more in meal plans, and mindfulness tools for winding down after a hard day’s work. One of my favorite features is that your plan is viewable online via the Centr website, making it easier to plot your progress or prepare included recipes on your laptop.
The rub is that all of this comes at a high price, at least if you’re paying monthly. $30 a month will be a tough pill to swallow for many more casual users, but you can save a ton by going for the $139.99 / £114.99 / AU$360 annual plan. There is a free trial, but you can only enjoy that for a week, so be sure to make the most out of it.
For those looking for a holistic fitness and wellbeing tool, Centr will tick a lot of boxes. Not only is it packed with features, but the app is much easier to navigate than some rivals that do less.
(Image credit: Centr)
Centr: Price and availability
Monthly cost is high at $29.99 / £19.66 / $29.99 per month
Annual plan considerably lowers costs to $11.67 / £9.58 / AU$13.33 per month
iOS and Android
Centr is available worldwide on the App Store and Play Store, meaning it’s ideal for both iOS and Android users.
It works out to $29.99 / £19.66 / $29.99 per month, which is more than many of its rivals like Fitbod or PUSH, but paying for a year brings that down to $11.67 / £9.58 / AU$13.33 per month, a sizeable drop.
Centr: Scorecard
Category
Comment
Score
Value
Pricey per month, meaning annual membership is the only real way to go.
4/5
Design
The initial quiz is handy for setting things up, and the app is easy to use.
5/5
Features
Wide variety of programs (including equipment-free options), mindfulness and even recipes.
5/5
Performance
No body scan workouts, but very detailed instructions and very easy to follow as a result.
4.5/5
Centr: Should I buy?
(Image credit: Future)
Buy it if...
You want more than just workouts
Centr incorporates mindfulness tools and recipes, meaning there’s more than just planning and tracking workouts included.
You want to build muscle sustainably
Because it factors in rest days and longer-tail workout regimens, Centr is an ideal choice for anyone looking to build sustainable muscle.
Don't buy it if...
You want to focus on workouts alone
There are cheaper alternatives that don’t have meal plans and other optional inclusions, meaning you can focus your budget elsewhere.
You want a cheap workout app
Even with all of those features, Centr is expensive, costing twice what you can get from the likes of PUSH or Fitbod.
Also consider
Centr
Fitbod
Push
Platforms
iOS/Android
iOS/Android
iOS/Android
Price
$29.99 per month, $120 annually
$15.99 per month, $95.99 annually
$15.49 per month, $89.99 annually
Devices
iPhone, Android phone, Apple Watch
iPhone, Android phone, Apple Watch
iPhone, Android phone
Guided Content
No
No
Yes
Video Content
Yes
Yes
Tes
Fitbod
Fitbod is more squarely focused on tracking weight exercises, but has an easy-to-use interface with great video tutorials for each one.
I took Centr to the gym over the course of three weeks, working out with the app installed on my iPhone 15 Pro Max and then an iPhone 17 Pro Max. I also used the web interface to more easily read the recipe guides.
DJI's Osmo Pocket 3, launched back in 2023, has been an incredible hit with vloggers and YouTubers, thanks to its good video recording quality, gimbal stabilization, and pocketable form factor. DJI is expected to come out with a highly anticipated successor any day now, but in the meantime it looks like it's getting some new competition.
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The catch is that those who subscribe to Amazon Prime get free and unlimited use. If you aren't a Prime member, you can either pay $19.99 per month for it, or use the Alexa+ Chat, which is " a text-based chat interface to get quick answers, plan, research, and explore new topics". This is free, but Amazon says it "will be limited based on use", without going into any further detail.
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The Fluance Ri91 floorstanding speakers are the third pair of Fluance's line-up that I’ve reviewed here at TechRadar with each model sounding better than the last – I don't mind sharing that this testing has turned me into a bit of a fan.
The Fluance Ri91 represent a modernized addition to the competitors for our list of the best stereo speakers – like the Fluance Ri71, they are a step up for the company since they include support for Bluetooth including aptX, plus an HDMI ARC input. Add in the reasonable price for what they are, and they're very tempting indeed.
There are issues with the Fluance Ri91, but they're minimal. Sure, the sound is a bit mid-focused, but most people looking for pleasing audio will appreciate this fact (and they sound great overall anyway). The lack of a phono preamp isn't a dealbreaker, and is easily remedied if needed.
The only real concern I have is about build quality, because the original pair of these speakers I received had an issue with the HDMI port (quite a major one: it didn’t work).
That said, the Fluance Ri91 speakers come with a warranty, and the replacement pair the company sent presented no issue during review.
Considering how expensive floorstanding speakers can get, I think these speakers at $799 (about £640 / AU$1,270) are very easy to recommend for any music lover or budding audiophile.
(Image credit: James Holland)
Fluance Ri91 review: Price and release date
$799 (about £640 / AU$1,270)
Released in March 2025
Being the big brother of the Fluance Ri71 I recently reviewed, the Fluance Ri91 is appropriately a bit more expensive, but thoroughly reasonable at $799 (about £640 / AU$1,270).
While the Fluance Ri71 is available in both the US and UK, the Ri91 reviewed here seems to only be available in the US.
At least these floorstanding speakers are available through a number of retailers like Amazon, Macy’s, and Walmart, as well as directly from the brand itself.
Fluance Ri91 review: Specs
Dimensions
41.73 x 8.5 x 10.24 inches / 106.0 x 21.6 x 26.0 cm
Weight
Active Speaker: 41.89 lb (19 kg) Passive Speaker: 40.79 lb (18.5 kg)
Active or passive
Active
Subwoofer
No (has sub out)
Frequency response
40Hz - 30kHz
Dolby Atmos / DTS:X enabled
No
Maximum output
150 watts
(Image credit: James Holland)
Fluance Ri91 review: Features
Comes with HDMI ARC input
Bluetooth supports aptX HD
Doesn’t come with phono preamp or Wi-Fi streaming
The feature set of these sorts of speakers – even active ones – is going to be pretty limited compared to what you find in the best soundbars, despite the addition of an HDMI port. But that’s because they’re not trying to do the same thing. The features here are focused on convenience and helping getting the best stereo sound possible.
Regarding convenience, it first should be noted that the Fluance Ri91 are an active set of floorstanding speakers, meaning that they don’t need an external receiver for power or connections. Also on the convenience front is the HDMI-ARC input, which is new for Fluance on the Ri91 and the Ri71 bookshelf speakers that were released at the same time.
There's Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX HD support for wireless streaming, with the allowing transmission of higher-res audio. That’s greatly appreciated for those using hi-fi-level streaming services – but not that there's no Wi-Fi, or for the highest-res support, except for wiring in the old-fashioned way.
These speakers pump out 150 watts of class D power using two 6.5-inch woven glass drivers and a 28x35mm AMT in place of a traditional tweeter. There’s no subwoofer, but there is a bass port at the bottom of each speaker cabinet.
All the connectivity is on the back of the active speaker, which is the right one by default, though you can hold the mute button down for three seconds and switch the configuration. Besides the ARC-supported HDMI port, there are also two RCA inputs, and a subwoofer out, along with the speaker wire hookups.
Lastly, while you can (and should) connect one of the best turntables to these speakers, the Fluance Ri91 do not come with a built-in phono preamp, so you’ll need to make sure your record player has one built in (or get an external one) to make sure the signal going to the speaker is loud enough.
Features score: 4.5 / 5
(Image credit: James Holland)
Fluance Ri91 review: Sound quality
Sound great when turned up and a little muffled when not
Somewhat mid-focused
Better for music than for movies
The Fluance Ri91 sound very good. And for any audiophiles out there, they sound like what you would expect from floorstanding speakers that cost about $800. They’re not going to wipe the floor with speakers that cost the price of a new car, but they’re good enough to blow away people that are not in the audiophile world, or are new to it.
I played all sorts of artists to test them, from John Coltrane to Kendrick Lamar to Smashing Pumpkins. I also listened to music from the ’60s and ’70s. After all my listening, a few things became clear.
First, as somewhat behemoth speakers, they don’t really come alive until you turn the volume up, in some instances even sounding a tiny bit muffled when lower. Also, when I was initially listening at lower volumes, I felt like I wasn’t getting a lot of low end. Turning them up fixed all these issues.
The sound was expansive when loud, with plenty of low-end, though you might want to add a sub if you listen to a lot of Hip Hop or EDM, as some songs didn’t translate as well. The high-end was clear and detailed, and the mid-range was rich, though it is a bit upfront.
Unfortunately, there’s no EQ for the mids, so you have to turn up the treble and bass a little if that bothers you (I prefer to cut the mids a bit when dealing with this problem, but obviously couldn't here).
I also used the Fluance Ri91 for some movie watching and gaming. The sound quality is there, but being a more traditional stereo setup makes this not as ideal for the immersive home theater experience.
With music, I can feel the wide stereo soundstage with accurate imaging when the speakers are correctly set up. With movies, it can feel a little one dimensional, especially at lower volumes.
Now, that’s not to detract from the Fluance Ri91, as they shine for a more traditional listening experience, and that’s what they’re really meant for. They do work well enough for movies and gaming, but using them right after testing a surround-sound system really highlights that these are speakers for listening to music first.
Sound quality score: 4 / 5
(Image credit: James Holland)
Fluance Ri91 review: Design
Tall and hefty as floorstanders
Good connections and controls on one speaker
Has EQ controls on remote
The Fluance Ri91 are fairly imposing, standing at just under 42 inches tall. And with a weight of about 40 lbs per speaker, they’re hefty as well. It’s a good thing that they look good (available in walnut, black, or white) since these aren’t the kind of speakers you can tuck away discreetly.
There’s a Bluetooth pairing button on the back, and two additional controls on the active speaker, one being the power switch. The other is a volume dial that sits atop the back of the speaker that can also be pressed in to change inputs.
But you’re more likely to use the included remote for any adjusting. The remote is pretty straight forward with all the usual stuff like volume controls, power, input, etc. But it also includes a Treble and Bass Boost and Cut that’s helpful for fine tuning the audio a little bit.
My only real issue with the Fluance Ri91 are some concerns about quality assurance. Not only were the styrofoam packing the speakers came in disintegrating, but the HDMI input didn’t work in my first pair, so I had to request another test unit.
The speakers were promptly replaced for me, and come with a two-year warranty for regular buyers.
Design score: 4 / 5
(Image credit: James Holland)
Fluance Ri91 review: Setup and usability
Setup is simple and straightforward
Positioning the speakers takes some time but is worth it
Using them is fairly intuitive
The functional setup of the Fluance Ri91 is very straightforward. Take each speaker out of the box, connect the active one to power, and connect the two speakers together with the included speaker wire. Then pop in the batteries for the remote and connect whatever sources you want. Flip the power switch and you’re good to go.
Of course, you should correctly set up the speakers to get the best sound and that can take a little time (and a measuring tape) – I found that you needed to be careful with positioning them next to walls. But it doesn’t take that long and it’s worth it.
Using the Fluance Ri91 is just as simple. The included remote is not all that complicated, and the color-coded LED indicator on the active speaker not only lets me know what source I’m on, but will flash when certain settings are reached, such as the mid, low, or high point for EQ settings.
Setup and usability score: 5 / 5
(Image credit: James Holland)
Fluance Ri91 review: Value
These are Fluance’s most expensive speakers
Some other quality options at the same price
The Ri91 are more feature-heavy than the competition
It's interesting to compare the Fluance Ri91 with the company’s previous floorstanding entry, the Ai81, which is a little cheaper at $599, versus to $799 for the Ri91. The Ri91 replaces the silk dome tweeter of the Ai81 with an AMT one, not to mention also includes an HDMI port.
Interestingly, the Ai81 reaches down to 30Hz instead of 40Hz like the Ri91, so does have a little more bass without adding a subwoofer. On the flipside, the Ri91’s 30kHz upper range is more impressive than the 20kHz of the Ai81 and is something I value more than the deeper bass.
Since Fluance generally fits into that budget-premium range, the Fluance Ri91’s price tag is about what one would expect. They’re not in the thousands like most boutique audio brands, but have some competition at the same price, such as the Q Acoustics M40 HD. The Q Acoustics were a little more expensive when released in 2024, but go for the same amount now, not to mention are also available in the UK and Australia.
Plus, the two products stack up fairly well against each other, though the Fluance Ri91 do include an HDMI port, 50 more watts of power, and a wider frequency response, probably thanks in part to those AMT tweeters.
Value score: 4.5 / 5
Should I buy the Fluance Ri91 speakers?
Score card
Attributes
Notes
Rating
Features
The feature set is pretty good for this type of speaker, including aptX. No, phono preamp or Wi-Fi streaming, though.
4.5 / 5
Sound quality
While not ideal for TV, these speakers sound great, particularly when turned up.
4 / 5
Design
Good port selection and imposing look only held back by build quality concerns.
4 / 5
Setup and Usability
Easy to set up and use, though one should make sure to spend some time on speaker placement.
5 / 5
Value
The price is very good for floorstanders, especially considering the feature set.
4.5 / 5
Buy them if…
You want loud and expansive, impressive sounding audio These speakers sound really good when they’re really loud. If your criteria is loud and good, then get the Fluance Ri91.
You need extra connectivity The included HDMI ARC port and aptX HD over Bluetooth support is something that sets these speakers apart, especially from other models at this price point.
You can’t quite justify audiophile prices Audiophile speakers can get really expensive. These sound good while still staying under a grand. That’s pretty good for a new pair of floorstanding speakers.
Don’t buy them if…
You’re in a small space These speakers are a bit underwhelming at low volume (and they take up a lot of space), so if you have limited space, go for the Ri71 instead.
You want pristine, neutral audio These speakers sound very good, but are not the right pick for anyone looking for very neutral sounding audio.
Fluance Ri91 review: Also consider
Q Acoustics M40 HD Like the Ri91, these sound massive. They also bridge the gap between big speakers and not needing a lot of space as they’re a bit smaller than the Ri91 making them a good alternative if you don’t have a big space.
Kanto Ren The Kanto Ren has it all in terms of connectivity – USB-C, HDMI, Bluetooth 5.3. Plus it comes in interesting colors, though it will pick up every fingerprint. It’s lovely with a full, robust sound. However, the bass can get a little flabby.
I used the Fluance Ri91 for a few weeks at home, listening to all sorts of genres of music – Hip Hop, EDM, Top 40 Pop, Rock, Jazz, and Folk, among others – to get a better feel for these speakers. They were also tested with some TV and computer games. I tested the various controls and ports as well.
I’ve tested a lot of tech gear over the years from laptops to keyboards and speakers, and so have been able to use my expertise towards giving an honest and fair opinion, not to mention a critical eye, to any product I test.
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The video portrays the phone from a lot of angles, and reveals that the full announcement will be taking place on February 18. That is also when Google will start taking pre-orders for the Pixel 10a.
In the meantime, you can head to Google's teaser site for the Pixel 10a and register your email. If you do so, you will get an exclusive offer on the Pixel 10a from the Google Store - provided you haven't...
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