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Accessories
See all Accessories reviewsThe Best USB-C Hubs and Docks
by Nick Guy
The Vava VA-UC006 USB-C Hub is the best way to connect a bunch of things, including your charger, to your USB-C computer at once.
The Best Cheap iPad Cases
by Nick Guy
ESR’s Rebound continues to be the best cheap iPad case you can get, including for the new iPad (7th generation).
The Best iPhone Screen Protectors
by Nick Guy
Maxboost’s Tempered Glass is the best screen protector for iPhone X and later, thanks to easy installation and as much protection as models that cost 10 times as much.
Audio
See all Audio reviewsThe Best Soundbar
by Adrienne Maxwell
The Vizio SB46514-F6 sounds great and is full featured, making it the best soundbar for less than $1,000.
The Best Multiroom Wireless Speaker System
by Chris Heinonen
Sonos offers the best selection of hardware and software integration for wirelessly playing music in any room in your home.
Sonos One Review: Is This the Best Smart Speaker?
by Jon Chase
The Sonos One is an Amazon Echo in a great Sonos speaker, but still a work in progress for Alexa, Google Assistant, AirPlay, and everything else.
Batteries and Charging
See all Batteries and Charging reviewsThe Best Wireless Charging Station Now That Apple AirPower Is Dead
by Nick Guy
AirPower was supposed to be an all-in-one wireless charger for an iPhone, Watch, and AirPods case. Apple cancelled it, but we tested the best alternatives.
The Best USB Car Charger
by Nick Guy
We’ve tested the best car chargers, and we have recommendations for affordable, reliable options that can fast-charge any device while you’re on the road.
The Best Qi Wireless Charger for iPhone and Android Phones
by Nick Guy
We’ve spent over 800 hours testing Qi wireless chargers, and we recommend the RAVPower Wireless Charging Stand (RP-PC069) for the fastest charge without cables.
Camera Accessories
See all Camera Accessories reviewsThe Best Online Photo Printing Service
by Amadou Diallo
We spent more than 40 hours on research and comparison, and we found that Nations Photo Lab is the best online photo printing service.
The Best Digital Photo Frame
by Amadou Diallo
The Nixplay Seed is the best digital photo frame, offering wireless uploads, easy operation, and a quality display in a photo-friendly aspect ratio.
Our Favorite Camera Bags
by Erin Lodi, Eric Adams, and Ben Keough
Here are our favorite backpacks and messenger bags for photography enthusiasts who want to carry both camera and non-camera gear.
Cameras
See all Cameras reviewsThe Best Action Camera
by Ben Keough
After spending dozens of hours testing the top action cameras, we think the tiny, powerful, and rugged GoPro Hero7 Black is the best choice for most people.
The Best Mirrorless Camera for Beginners
by Erin Lodi
After 100 hours of research and testing over the course of six years, we think the Fujifilm X-A5 is the best mirrorless camera for beginners.
The Best Dash Cam
by Rik Paul and Molly K. McLaughlin
The Nextbase 522GW is the best dash cam we’ve tested, thanks to its excellent image quality, ease of use, and many handy features that competing models lack.
Computers
See all Computers reviewsThe Best Cheap Gaming Laptop
by Kimber Streams
After spending more than 60 hours researching and testing nine cheap gaming laptops, we found that the Acer Predator Helios 300 is the best one.
The Best Gaming Laptop
by Thorin Klosowski
We tested eight gaming laptops and recommend the Acer Predator Triton 500. It’s thin and light, it fits comfortably in a laptop bag, and it can play games.
The Best Bluetooth and Wireless Keyboards
by Kimber Streams, Phil Dzikiy, and Justin Krajeski
Logitech’s K380 Bluetooth Keyboard remains the best wireless keyboard because of its low price, comfortable keys, and long battery life.
Gaming
See all Gaming reviewsThe Best Nintendo Switch Accessories
by Wirecutter Staff
We’ve researched and tested dozens of cases, controllers, stands, docks, and other accessories for the Nintendo Switch to separate the good ones from the junk.
The Best Game Consoles
by Thorin Klosowski
Sony’s PlayStation 4 is the game console we’d buy based on its game library, features, and price, but any console is good if it has the games you want to play.
The Best VR Headsets
by Signe Brewster
We’ve spent hundreds of hours testing VR headsets for PCs and phones, and we also have recommendations for PS4 owners and people who want a standalone headset.
Headphones
See all Headphones reviewsThe Best Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
by Lauren Dragan
The Jabra Elite 85h Bluetooth headphones sound great and are a pleasure to wear and use, which is why this pair is our new top pick.
The Best Over-Ear Headphones
by Lauren Dragan
Whether you’re looking for the best sound or just to cancel out the noise, we’ve picked the best headphones for anyone who wants an immersive experience.
The Best Headphones
by Lauren Dragan
We’ve tested several hundred headphones, including wireless, noise-cancelling, and even kids headphones, to pick the best headphones in each category.
Home Theater
See all Home Theater reviewsThe Best TV Wall Mount
by Doug Mahoney
If you want to hang your flat panel TV on the wall, we think the best TV wall mount for the job is the Sanus VMPL50A-B1 Tilting Wall Mount.
The Best Projectors
by Chris Heinonen
We reviewed every type of projector to find the best projector to fit your needs, whether it’s for a home theater or a home office.
The Best Portable Mini Projector
by Daniel Varghese and Adrienne Maxwell
The Anker Nebula Mars II Pro is the easiest mini projector to set up and use. It has built-in streaming apps, and it delivers a fairly bright, accurate image.
Laptops
See all Laptops reviewsThe Best Laptops
by Wirecutter Staff
From budget-friendly options to thin-and-light ultrabooks to powerful gaming laptops, we’ve spent hundreds of hours finding the best laptops for most people.
The Best Windows Ultrabook
by Justin Krajeski
The Dell XPS 13 (9380) delivers great design, performance, and battery life for a reasonable price, which makes it the best Windows laptop for most people.
iPad Pro vs. Surface Pro 6: The Best Pro Tablets
by Andrew Cunningham
After a new round of testing in 2019, we found that the 11- and 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro models and Microsoft’s Surface Pro 6 are the best pro tablets.
Networking
See all Networking reviewsThe Best VPN Service
by Yael Grauer
TunnelBear is the most transparent and trustworthy VPN provider offering fast, secure connections and easy setup.
The Best Wi-Fi Mesh-Networking Kits
by Joel Santo Domingo and Jim Salter
The Eero Pro + 2 Eero Beacons is the best mesh kit for most people because it’s fast, reliable, flexible, and easy to set up and use.
The Best Cable Modem
by Joel Santo Domingo and Thorin Klosowski
The Motorola MB7621 is a great, widely compatible cable modem that supports speeds of up to 600 Mbps and will pay for itself in less than a year.
Projectors
See all Projectors reviewsThe Best Cheap Projector
by Chris Heinonen
The BenQ HT2050A’s best-in-class contrast ratio, bright output, and impressive color accuracy make it our pick for the best cheap projector.
The Best Projector for a Home Theater
by Chris Heinonen
The JVC DLA-NX5 is the best projector for a dedicated home theater thanks to its great contrast ratio, rich color, excellent detail, and easy setup.
Everything You Need for a Backyard Movie Night
by Grant Clauser
We’ve picked the best gear you need for a great outdoor movie night.
Smartphones
See all Smartphones reviewsThe Best iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max Cases
by Nick Guy
We’ve tested the first crop of iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max cases, and we’ve found the best options in seven different styles.
The Best Android Phones
by Ryan Whitwam
The Best Smartphones
by Andrew Cunningham
We’ve spent hundreds of hours testing and using the top smartphones. Whether you want iPhone or Android, top of the line or budget, we’ve found the best.
Storage
See all Storage reviewsThe Best External Desktop Hard Drive
by Justin Krajeski
After testing seven hard drives, we found that Western Digital’s 4 TB My Book is the best external desktop hard drive for most people.
The Best External Graphics Card Enclosure
by Andrew Cunningham
After researching nearly 30 Thunderbolt 3 eGPUs and testing six, we found that Akitio’s Node Pro is the best box you can buy to put your graphics card in.
How to Back Up Your Computer
by Thorin Klosowski
After hundreds of hours researching the best local storage and online backup services, we’ve put together a guide to backing up your Mac or Windows computer.
Tablets
See all Tablets reviewsThe iPad Is the Best Tablet
by Nick Guy
Apple’s 7th-generation iPad offers enough speed and a great app library for a good price. It’s the best iPad Apple sells and the best tablet for most people.
The Best Ebook Reader
by Nick Guy
The Kindle Paperwhite's great book selection, interface, and price make it the best e-reader; waterproofing and Bluetooth audio support are nice extras.
The Best iPad Keyboard Cases
by Dan Frakes and Nick Guy
After extensive testing, we think the Logitech Slim Folio is the best 9.7-inch iPad keyboard case because it feels more like a real keyboard than other models.
TVs
See all TVs reviewsThe Best TVs
by Chris Heinonen
We’ve spent hundreds of hours researching and testing TVs to find the best for any budget. We think the TCL 5-Series TVs are the best that you can buy.
The Best TV for Video Games
by Chris Heinonen
Samsung’s RU8000 LCD TV is a great TV for gamers because it offers low input lag, HDMI 2.1 support, and good picture quality for a reasonable price.
Everything You Need to Watch 4K HDR Movies
by Adrienne Maxwell
We recommend the best displays, sources, and accessories for watching 4K HDR movies and TV shows at home.
USB-C
See all USB-C reviewsThe Best USB-C Laptop and Tablet Chargers
by Nick Guy
We found that the Nekteck 60W Type-C Wall Charger is the best at powering USB-C–based laptops like MacBooks and large tablets like the iPad Pro.
This Tiny Gallium Nitride Laptop Charger Is Great (But Don’t Buy It Yet)
by Nick Guy
RAVPower’s newest gallium nitride (GaN) laptop charger, the 61-watt USB-C RP-PC112, is so small, it’s almost worth the high price. Almost.
The Best USB Power Banks for Laptops
by Sarah Witman
If your laptop charges over a newer USB-C port, our latest power bank picks can keep it charged when you’re on the go—and can double as a data hub, too.
More Electronics Posts
The Best Wireless Headphones
by Lauren Dragan
We reviewed all the best wireless headphones, including over-ear, earbuds, and true wireless, to find the best for you.
The Best All-in-One Printer
by Ben Keough
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 is quick, versatile, easy to use, and produces beautiful prints and scans, making it the best choice for most homes and home offices.
Which iPhone Should I Get?
by Nick Guy
The iPhone 11 is the new iPhone for most. It has nearly all of the features of the 11 Pro and Pro Max for hundreds of dollars less.
The Best iPhone Cases
by Nick Guy
We’ve tested hundreds of cases over the past few years to find the best protection for each current iPhone model: 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS, XS Max, XR, X, 8, 7, 6, and SE.
The Best Bluetooth Tracker
by Nick Guy
The Tile Pro is the best Bluetooth tracker to keep tabs on your stuff, with the biggest crowd-finding network, longest range, and loudest alarm we’ve tested.
The Best Laser Printer
by Ben Keough
After more than 300 hours of research and testing over the last seven years, we think HP’s Color LaserJet Pro M254dw is the best laser printer for most people.
The Best iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, and X Cases
by Nick Guy
After testing new and favorite cases for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, we’ve found the best ones to protect your phone, no matter what style you’re looking for.
Get Your Digital Accounts Ready In Case of Death
by Melanie Pinola
In case of death: how to set up a list of important digital account info for simple and secure information sharing with family members and trusted friends.
The Best Wireless Mouse
by Justin Krajeski
After testing 14 wireless mice in 2019 with the help of a panel, we found that the Logitech M720 Triathlon Multi-Device Wireless Mouse is the best option.
The Best Wireless Earbuds
by Lauren Dragan
Offering great sound, comfort, and convenience in a true wireless design, the Jabra Elite 65t is our pick for the best wireless earbuds.
Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: Which Voice Controlled Speaker Is Best for You?
by Grant Clauser
We spent months living with voice-controlled smart speakers, and we think the Amazon Echo and Google Home are both pretty good, depending on your needs.
What Is Alexa (and What’s the Best Alexa Speaker)?
by Grant Clauser
If you want to use an Alexa speaker for listening to music, asking questions, and controlling smart devices, the Amazon Echo is the smart speaker you should get.
The Best Bluetooth Kits for Every Car Stereo
by Nick Guy and Thom Dunn
The Besign BK01 is the best way to add Bluetooth audio to your car via an aux-in jack, but we also have picks for FM transmitters and speakerphones.
Is Your Hearing at Risk? Here’s What You Can Do
by Lauren Dragan
Life is loud, which means your hearing could be at risk without you even realizing it. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
The Pros and Cons of Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones
by Brent Butterworth and Lauren Dragan
Bose headphones offer excellent noise cancelling for airplane travel but some notable drawbacks mean they aren’t right for everybody.
The Best 4K Monitors
by Justin Krajeski
HP’s Z27 is the best 4K monitor because it offers good color accuracy and lets you charge your USB-C laptop over the same connection it uses for video.
The Best Workout Headphones
by Lauren Dragan
After testing another dozen contenders, we’re still confident that the Jabra Elite Active 65t is the best pair of headphones for your next trip to the gym.
The Best Gear for Building Your Home Theater
by Grant Clauser
We researched and tested to find the best-looking and best-sounding home theater equipment that will take your personal setup from functional to enjoyable.










































































