Electronics

From TVs, receivers, headphones, and speakers to cameras, laptops, keyboards, smartphones, and routers, our team of experts has spent hundreds of hours testing the best home theater, audio, computer, networking, and gaming gear and accessories. If it has a speaker, a screen, or an antenna, or if it plugs into something that does, it's probably here.

Accessories

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Audio

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  • An array of our top picks for the best portable bluetooth speakers against a beige background.

    The Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker

    by Brent Butterworth

    The UE Wonderboom 3 is the all-around best portable Bluetooth speaker because it sounds good and looks cool, and it’s the most rugged model we’ve tested.

  • A selection of outdoor speakers that we tested to find the best.

    The Best Outdoor Speakers

    by Brent Butterworth

    A good set of weather-resistant outdoor speakers can bring year-around delight to a backyard or patio.

Batteries and charging

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  • Three of our picks for the best portable power station, the EcoFlow Delta 1300, the Jackery Explorer 1000, and the Jackery Explorer 300.

    The Best Portable Power Station

    by Sarah Witman

    Our top pick for three years running, the Jackery Explorer 1000 is the best portable power station for going off the grid or prepping for an emergency.

  • Our picks for best USB phone charger displayed on a pink surface next to an iphone with a charging cable plugged in.

    The Best USB Phone Charger

    by Sarah Witman and Nick Guy

    No matter what kinds of USB-powered devices you own, we have picks to power them at their fastest charging speeds.

  • A few of our picks for best lightning cables for iPhones and iPads.

    The Best Lightning Cable for iPhone and iPad

    by Sarah Witman

    The best Lightning cable isn’t made by Apple. We tested dozens of options to find the best cable for charging an iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and Mac accessories.

Camera accessories

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  • An assortment of drones in various colors along with a couple remote controllers.

    The Best Drones for Photos and Video

    by James Austin and Signe Brewster

    After testing 33 drones, we found the DJI Air 3 to be the best for most photographers and videographers.

  • From left, the Joby GorillaPod 1K Kit, mounted on a rock, and the Ulanzi ST-27 Metal Phone Tripod Mount Clip holding a blue iPhone.

    The Best Tripod for iPhones and Other Smartphones

    by Arriana Vasquez, Erin Roberts, and Phil Ryan

    Joby’s GorillaPod 1K Kit and the Ulanzi ST-27 tripod mount are the best choices to steady your smartphone when shooting photos and video.

Cameras

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Computers

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  • A person in front of a MacBook computer and a microphone using dictation software.

    The Best Dictation Software

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    Apple Voice Control and Nuance Dragon Home 15 are the best dictation tools we’ve tested, though both struggle with some accents and speech impediments.

  • A phone with a two-factor authentication app open on the screen sits next to the corner of a laptop computer.

    The Best Two-Factor Authentication App

    by Max Eddy and Thorin Klosowski

    Two-factor authentication is critical to securing your online accounts, and Duo Mobile offers the best combination of security, accessibility, and ease of use.

  • A stack of several laptops we tested.

    The Best Laptop Under $500

    by Kimber Streams

    If you’re on a budget, these are the best cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks we recommend after extensive research and hands-on testing.

Gaming

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  • A gaming laptop showing an abstract background.

    Gear and Peripherals for PC Gaming

    by Ivy Liscomb

    We’ve tested hundreds of gaming laptops, keyboards, mice, and other essentials to make your PC gaming experience even more immersive and enjoyable.

  • Three headsets lying on a pink surface next to a white keyboard.

    The Best Gaming Headsets

    by Haley Perry

    The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 offers better sound than many more-expensive gaming headsets, has an excellent onboard microphone, and is comfortable enough to wear for hours.

  • A dragon with mouth agape in the smokey embers of a burning building.

    The Best Video Games of 2024 So Far

    by Arthur Gies and Haley Perry

    2024 has seen some great video games, but these are the best of the best this year so far.

Headphones

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  • All of the earplugs and earmuffs we tested and recommend.

    The Best Earplugs for Concerts

    by Lauren Dragan

    While custom earplugs are best for pro musicians and regular concert-goers, we like the Loop Earplugs for the occasional concert, club, or spin class.

  • Half a dozen of our best headphones picks arranged on a wood surface.

    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

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  • An LCD TV that is displaying an image of stacked pebbles at a beach.

    The Best TVs

    by Lee Neikirk

    We’ve spent hundreds of hours researching and testing TVs to find the best choices for any budget and room size. See all our top picks here.

  • Our pick for best soundbar overall, the Polk MagniFi Mini AX Atmos soundbar, next to its remote control and subwoofer.

    The Best Soundbar

    by Brent Butterworth

    The Polk MagniFi Mini AX is the all-around best soundbar because of its big, immersive sound, small footprint, affordable cost, and easy operation.

  • The Epson Home Cinema LS11000, our pick for best 4K projector, along with DVD's and a remote control.

    The Best 4K Projector

    by Adrienne Maxwell

    The Epson LS11000 4K laser projector delivers a big, beautiful image, works well in a variety of lighting conditions, and has most of the features you need.

Laptops

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  • A Dell laptop showing a blue abstract desktop wallpaper.

    The Best Business Laptops

    by Dave Gershgorn

    An ultrabook is likely to be the best laptop for most people, but business laptops hold up to travel and frequent use thanks to their repairability.

  • Two iPads in cases sitting next to each other.

    The Best Pro Tablets

    by Dave Gershgorn

    If you’re looking to replace or supplement your laptop with a tablet, you have great options—but you also have some tough choices ahead of you.

  • Four Chromebooks sitting, opened and displaying orange screensavers, in a staggered positioning pattern.

    The Best Chromebook

    by Kimber Streams

    If most of your work happens in a web browser, a Chromebook is a great option for computing on the go. We have recommendations for every budget.

Networking

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  • A TP-Link Archer A8 router sitting on a beige background.

    The Gear to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Any Home

    by Ivy Liscomb

    We've spent hundreds of hours testing dozens of routers, mesh kits, and extenders to find the best gear to get strong Wi-Fi throughout your home.

  • Four different NAS devices pictured together.

    The Best NAS for Most Home Users

    by Joel Santo Domingo

    If you need to back up documents, photos, and videos from multiple laptops and phones, we recommend a network-attached storage (NAS) device.

  • A computer and a phone with a VPN service on the screen pictured with a mug of coffee.

    The Best VPN Service

    by Max Eddy

    You might not need a VPN, but if you want to add an extra layer of security to your web browsing, Mullvad has been our pick for years.

Projectors

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  • A room with movie-theater style chairs in it, facing a projector screen on a wall.

    The Best Projector Screen on a Budget

    by Adrienne Maxwell and Chris Heinonen

    A good projector screen is an essential complement to a home projector. We have recommendations for value-oriented fixed-frame, pull-down, and DIY screens.

  • Our two picks for best home projector for a living room, side by side with a vertical stack of DVDs in between.

    The Best Projectors

    by Adrienne Maxwell

    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.

Smartphones

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Storage devices

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  • A Western Digital My Passport Ultra portable hard drive with a cord attached, sitting on a pink background.

    Back Up and Secure Your Digital Life

    by Ivy Liscomb

    From password managers to backup software, here are the apps and services everyone needs to protect themselves from security breaches and data loss.

  • The Western Digital My Passport Ultra (5 TB) plugged into a Macbook.

    The Best External Hard Drive

    by Joel Santo Domingo

    If you need a lot of storage that you can move around, an external hard drive is a no-brainer, and we have options for almost everyone.

  • Four of the portable SSDs we tested for this guide, in front of a purple background.

    The Best Portable SSD

    by Joel Santo Domingo

    If you need a fast, reliable way to move files between computers, the Samsung T7 Shield (1 TB) is the portable solid-state drive for you.

Tablets

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  • An iPad in a Logitech Slim Folio case sitting next to a stack of books and a smartphone.

    Getting Work Done on an iPad

    by Ivy Liscomb

    You can do a surprising amount of work on an iPad with the right gear. These are the best accessories for turning your iPad into a mobile work space.

  • An iPad propped up by a stand, a white Magic Keyboard in front of it.

    The Best Tablets

    by Wirecutter Staff

    We think Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad is the best all-around tablet thanks to great hardware and apps. We also have picks for Android tablets, ebook readers, and more.

TVs

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  • Our three favorite indoor HDTV antennas, together with their cables.

    The Best Indoor HDTV Antenna

    by Brent Butterworth

    The Channel Master FLATenna is the best indoor TV antenna because it performed the best in our tests, it’s easy to install, and it’s affordable.

  • A Samsung S90C Series TV displaying a vibrant rainforest scene.

    The Best OLED TV

    by Lee Neikirk

    Samsung’s S90C Series delivers premium picture quality, high brightness, and desirable features at a more affordable price than many OLED competitors.

USB-C

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  • A variety of USB-C cables and adapters.

    The Best USB-C Cables and Adapters

    by Jared Newman

    Although USB-C cables look similar, they’re not one-size-fits-all. We have recommendations for every situation.

  • Our three top picks for best USB car charger, shown in a line against a pink background.

    The Best USB Car Charger

    by Nick Guy and Sarah Witman

    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.

  • A laptop with different kinds of power banks surrounding it.

    The Best Power Banks for Laptops With USB-C

    by Sarah Witman

    The Anker 747 PowerCore 26K is our favorite power bank for charging modern laptops as fast as possible while you’re on the go—no need to hunt for a power outlet.

More Electronics Posts

  • A laptop open to a graphic blue and pink background sits stacked on top of several other laptops on a pink surface.

    Which Computer Should You Buy for Your Kid?

    by Kimber Streams

    We have a range of computer buying advice for parents facing a variety of schooling and budget situations, from used to new, and from laptop to desktop.

  • Our five picks for best kindle cases beside a candle and a pair of glasses.

    The Best Kindle Cases

    by Ivy Liscomb

    If you want a case for your Kindle, we have options that are colorful, tactile, or simply practical.

  • A multi-color light strip, partially rolled out, and displaying segments of different colors.

    The Best Smart Strip Lights

    by Rachel Cericola

    Smart strip lights are flexible lengths of controllable LEDs that provide decorative lighting throughout your home. Here are the four sets we recommend.

  • A Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D printer loaded with a teal colored filament.

    The Best 3D Printer

    by Dave Gershgorn

    The Bambu Lab A1 Mini is the fastest and easiest-to-use 3D printer we’ve found that is also compact enough to fit on a desk.

  • Our top pick for best 27-inch monitor, the Asus ProArt PA278CV, next to a coffee mug and an external hard drive.

    The Best 27-Inch Monitor

    by Dave Gershgorn

    For those who have the desk space, 27-inch monitors hit the sweet spot of screen size and resolution, and we have recommendations for almost every scenario.

  • Five of our best headphones picks arranged on a table.

    The Best Headphones Under $100

    by Lauren Dragan

    If you’re looking for backup headphones or just don’t want to spend a lot, we reviewed all the best cheap headphones for you.

  • Our five picks for best window ultrabook, placed near each other in front of a green background.

    The Best Windows Ultrabook

    by Kimber Streams

    If you’re looking for a laptop, you probably should get an ultrabook—and we have recommendations in just about every price range.

  • Four gaming consoles lined up next to each other.

    The Best Game Consoles

    by Arthur Gies and Haley Perry

    Video game consoles are more popular than ever, but it can be hard to figure out the right one to buy. We’re here to help.

  • An orange Ricoh WG-80 waterproof camera sitting above a red OM System Tough TG-7 waterproof camera.

    The Best Waterproof Tough Camera

    by Phil Ryan

    If you want to take pictures underwater, while you’re out skiing, or in other tough conditions, the OM System Tough TG-7 is the best choice.

  • Two open gaming laptops next to each other on a purple background.

    The Best Cheap Gaming Laptop

    by Haley Perry

    You don’t need to spend a fortune to get great gaming performance in a laptop for years to come.

  • Seven of the surge protectors we tested, all different sizes and shapes, shown next to each other.

    The Best Surge Protector

    by Sarah Witman

    Tripp Lite’s Protect It 12-Outlet Surge Protector TLP1208SAT absorbs thousands of volts so they won’t fry your gear, and it helpfully lets you know when its protection wears out.

  • Some of our picks for best laptop, placed around each other in a grid. Some of them are open and active while others are shut.

    The Best Laptops

    by Kimber Streams and Dave Gershgorn

    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.