$320 is a lot to pay for a well-balanced device in an aluminum case with pogo pins.

Cherlynn Low for Engadget

RATING : 8.5 / 10

Pros Solid aluminum housing and smooth design

Nice Fig color

Cons No wireless charging

Signature Edition doesn’t offer enough to justify the extra cost

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