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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  • A white Tile tracker and an AirTag sitting on an orange surface with keys and other items laying around them.

    The Best Bluetooth Tracker

    by Nick Guy and Ivy Liscomb

    If you’re worried about losing your stuff, a Bluetooth-enabled tracker can help. We have recommendations for iPhone and Android users.

  • A selection of compact mechanical keyboard that we tested to find the best.

    The Best Compact Mechanical Keyboards

    by Kimber Streams

    A compact mechanical keyboard takes up less space on a desk than a regular one—but you might need to be prepared to give up some keys in return.

  • 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.

Audio

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  • Five different portable speakers we recommend in our portable bluetooth speakers guide on display in front of an orange background.

    The Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker

    by Brent Butterworth

    The UE Wonderboom 4 is the all-around best portable Bluetooth speaker because it sounds good and looks cool, and it’s quite rugged.

  • Our four picks for the best Alexa speakers situated in a group next to a flower in a glass vase.

    The Best Alexa Smart Speakers

    by Rachel Cericola and Grant Clauser

    Amazon’s line of Echo smart speakers are the best option for bringing Alexa into your home. We’ve got picks for nearly any setup and situation.

Batteries and charging

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  • Our three picks for best portable laptop chargers.

    The Best Portable Laptop Charger

    by Sarah Witman

    When wall outlets are scarce, a portable laptop charger provides a handy backup for travelers or remote workers. Mophie’s Powerstation Pro AC is our favorite.

  • Three portable power stations sitting next to each other with a smaller one on top of the biggest one.

    The Best Portable Power Station

    by Sarah Witman

    If you’re going off the grid or prepping for an emergency, we’ve found the best backup batteries for every need. Our top pick is the EcoFlow River 2 Pro.

Camera accessories

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  • A photo book shown open to a picture collage.

    The Best Photo Book Service

    by Erin Roberts

    If you want to make a photo book to commemorate an event or experience, Mixbook is the best service to use.

  • Three cameras we recommend for vlogging, from GoPro and Sony.

    The Best Vlogging Cameras and Gear

    by Geoffrey Morrison, Arriana Vasquez, and James Austin

    If you want to start vlogging, we have suggestions for gear that’ll help you capture the best video you can get, even from a smartphone.

Cameras

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  • Five action cameras together.

    The Best Action Camera

    by Geoffrey Morrison

    If you want to take photos and videos in any situation, even extreme weather, the GoPro Hero13 Black is the best option for most people.

  • Thirteen security cameras we tested side by side.

    The Best Security Cameras for Your Home

    by Rachel Cericola

    Wi-Fi security cameras can help protect your family and possessions. We’ve reviewed and picked the best models for every area of your home.

Computers

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  • The Best Monitors

    by Dave Gershgorn

    We’ve spent hundreds of hours researching and testing monitors of all shapes and sizes to find the best one for any need (or budget).

  • The silver Mac mini M4 on a blue surface.

    How to Buy a Mac Desktop

    by Dave Gershgorn

    Apple makes fantastic laptops, but its desktops are also great options for many people. We’re here to help you figure out which one is right for you.

Gaming

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  • Five different gaming mouses pictured together.

    The Best Gaming Mouse

    by Haley Perry

    After testing 37 models this year—in addition to dozens in years past—we’ve found the best wired and wireless gaming mice for every budget.

  • Two Playstation 5 consoles and a controller sitting on a light blue surface.

    Choosing the Right PlayStation 5

    by Arthur Gies and Haley Perry

    The new PlayStation 5 launched on November 12, 2020. We break down the differences that matter and consider whether it’s worth the upgrade.

  • The Secret Titan Evo and the Mavix M9 gaming chair with two game controllers on display in front of a beige background.

    The Best Gaming Chair

    by Haley Perry

    Gaming chairs can be cheap and uncomfortable. The Secretlab Titan Evo lets you play for hours without getting sore.

Headphones

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  • 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 favorite noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds, displayed next to a computer keyboard and a notepad, in front of a blue background.

    The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones

    by Lauren Dragan

    Whether you prefer over-ear or in-ear noise-cancelling headphones, we have recommendations to help bring peace to your next trip.

Home theater

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  • Six streaming devices shown together.

    The Best Media Streaming Devices

    by Lee Neikirk

    The Google TV Streamer (4K)’s customizable interface, advanced search functionality, and ease of use set it squarely ahead of the competition.

  • 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 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.

Laptops

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  • Four laptops sitting in a square on a purple background.

    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.

  • Four open laptops with different colored backgrounds sitting on a blue surface.

    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.

Networking

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  • A Wi-Fi router with ethernet cables connected to it, sticking out of a carry-on luggage.

    How to Find Faster Wi-Fi While Traveling

    by Joel Santo Domingo

    If you’re frequently frustrated by bad Wi-Fi on the road, a mobile hotspot or travel router could be the answer.

  • Three different USB Wi-Fi Adapters.

    The Best USB Wi-Fi Adapters

    by Joel Santo Domingo

    A USB Wi-Fi adapter can improve an old device’s terrible internet connectivity. MSI’s AX1800 WiFi USB Adapter is the best one you can buy.

  • Four cable modems lined up next to each other at an angle pointing left.

    The Best Cable Modem

    by Joel Santo Domingo

    The best cable modems are widely compatible and will last for years to come.

Projectors

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  • Our two picks for best portable mini projector, displayed in front of a yellow background.

    The Best Portable Mini Projector

    by Adrienne Maxwell

    A portable mini projector doesn’t perform as well as a good TV or home-theater projector, but the Nebula Mars 3 Air ably blends performance and convenience.

  • A movie projector with a bowl of popcorn next to it.

    The Best Budget Projector for a Home Theater

    by Adrienne Maxwell

    The BenQ HT2060’s good contrast, bright output, and impressive color accuracy make it our pick for the best budget home theater projector.

  • 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.

Smartphones

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  • A Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 and an Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), the best smartwatches for kids, shown side by side.

    The Best Smartwatches for Kids

    by Ellen Lee

    Choosing the best smartwatch for a child can be difficult. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.

  • 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.

Storage devices

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  • A group of SSDs tested for our review of the best SSD.

    The Best SSDs

    by Andrew Cunningham and Wirecutter Staff

    Whether you’re building a new computer or looking to upgrade an existing one, the best SSDs offer big speed improvements over traditional hard drives.

  • A laptop computer with IDrive's desktop app, our top pick for the best cloud backup service, opened on the screen.

    The Best Online Cloud Backup Services

    by Max Eddy

    Most people don’t need an online backup service, but if you have a lot of important files, IDrive might be worth the money.

  • A collection of varied photo prints from our testing for best online photo printing service, displayed on top of a wooden surface.

    The Best Online Photo Printing Service

    by Phil Ryan

    We’ve tested dozens of online photo printing services, and we’ve consistently found that Nations Photo Lab is the best place to get prints.

Tablets

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  • A kid using an Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet.

    The Best Tablet for Kids

    by Ryan Whitwam and Andrew Cunningham

    The best tablet for your kid is the old one you aren’t using anymore. If you’re buying new, Apple’s 9th-generation iPad has the best app selection.

  • 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.

  • Three e-readers sitting next to each other on a yellow background amongst stacks of books and a pair of glasses.

    The Best E-Reader

    by Caitlin McGarry

    Physical books are treasures, but they’re just not as convenient as a digital library. We recommend an e-reader for taking your collection on the go.

TVs

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  • two people watching tv

    All the TVs Wirecutter Recommends

    by Wirecutter Staff

    Looking for a new TV but unsure where to start? Whether you want to shop by size, price, or purpose, we have recommendations.

  • A Hisense U6N 55 inch Series television set on top of a media console displaying pebbles and stacked stones near a body of water on the tv screen.

    The Best 4K TV on a Budget

    by Lee Neikirk

    The Hisense U6N is one of the few budget 4K TVs that incorporates high-performance LCD technologies to deliver above-average performance.

USB-C

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  • Two Anker USB hubs plugged into a Mac laptop.

    Accessories for Your USB-C Laptop

    by Ivy Liscomb

    We've tested the best cables, hubs, and dongles to help you connect your all your peripherals to your new laptop, even if it has only USB-C ports.

  • Our four picks for best USB-C laptop and tablet chargers, placed next to a laptop that is being charged with a USB-C cable.

    The Best USB-C Laptop and Tablet Chargers

    by Sarah Witman

    The best replacement for your original charger is the Nekteck 60W USB-C GaN Charger. It’s cheaper and smaller but just as powerful and reliable.

  • 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.

More Electronics Posts

  • An HP all-in-one printer pictured with office supplies.

    The Best All-in-One Printers

    by Kaitlyn Wells and Ben Keough

    The HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e is our favorite all-in-one printer thanks to its ease of use, great print quality, and low cost of operation.

  • An HP printer sitting amongst office supplies.

    The Best Laser Printer

    by Kaitlyn Wells and Ben Keough

    The fast, reliable, and easy-to-use HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw is the laser printer we recommend for most home offices.

  • A Brother HL-L2350DW printer next to a Brother MFC-J4335DW printer.

    The Best Cheap Printers

    by Phil Ryan

    If you’re looking for an inexpensive printer, the Brother HL-L2460DW and Brother MFC-J4335DW are your best options.

  • 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.

  • Our four picks for the best Bluetooth wireless headphones laying next to each other.

    The Best Bluetooth Wireless Headphones

    by Lauren Dragan

    The JBL Tour One M2 over-ear Bluetooth headphones sound great, have a long battery life, and offer premium features at a lower price than the competition.

  • Two black wired keyboards and a pink wireless one situated near each other along with separate keycaps and a key remover tool.

    The Best Gaming Keyboards

    by Haley Perry

    With features such as game-specific settings and higher sensitivity, plus programmable RGB lighting, gaming keyboards can help elevate your gaming experience.

  • Two of our keyboard picks, the MX Keys full-size and the Logitech k380 compact, which is paired with a standalone number pad.

    The Best Keyboards

    by Kimber Streams

    We’ve spent thousands of hours typing on keyboards of all kinds to help you find a comfortable, satisfying option that fits your needs and budget.

  • A stack of four laptops sitting in between a potted plant and a stack of books with a mug of pens on top of it.

    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.

  • The Apple MacBook Air (2022, M2), our top pick for the best Macbook.

    Which MacBook Should I Buy?

    by Dave Gershgorn

    Can’t decide which of Apple’s laptops is the best for your needs? For most people, the M2 MacBook Air is the one to buy.

  • Our favorite karaoke machines lined up side by side with microphones and accessories.

    The Best Karaoke Machines

    by Thom Dunn

    After months of research and straining our vocal cords, we think the Tonor K20 Wireless Karaoke Machine is the best karaoke machine for most people.

  • A green 24-inch M4 iMac sitting among a video game controller, a notebook, a cup of pens, and a matching green Apple keyboard and mouse.

    The Best All-in-One Computer

    by Dave Gershgorn

    If you need a family computer or want to cut down on cords in a home office, an all-in-one computer like Apple’s iMac is worth buying.

  • The BenQ GW2486TC computer with a keyboard and mouse sitting on a blue surface.

    The Best Budget Monitors

    by Dave Gershgorn

    We researched and tested cheap monitors and found an option that is good enough for most people.

  • An iPhone and all the tools and materials needed to replace a screen protector.

    The Best iPhone Screen Protectors

    by Roderick Scott and Nick Guy

    A screen protector can be a critical shield against breaking that expensive iPhone, and we’ve researched dozens to find the best, easiest-to-install options.

  • A pair of black15- and 13-inch MacBook Air M2 models shown next to each other.

    The Best MacBooks

    by Dave Gershgorn

    Apple’s laptops can be expensive, but the best MacBook for most people isn’t the newest, fanciest one.

  • Our top three PC gaming controllers, the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller, the 8BitDo Ultimate C 2.4G, and the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G, shown side by side.

    The Best PC Gaming Controller

    by Haley Perry

    Many PC games are best played with a controller, and the Xbox Series X|S controller is the best one to buy.