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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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The Best Laptop Sleeves and MacBook Cases
The Best Laptop Sleeves and MacBook Cases

If you need an extra layer of protection for your pricey laptop, a sleeve is a great option that doesn’t take up a lot of extra space.

The Best Smart Plugs
The Best Smart Plugs

A smart plug boosts the IQ of un-brainy devices such as lamps, fans, or string lights, letting you easily set them to turn on or off on a schedule or on command.

The Best Ways to Track Your Kid (And Why You Might Not Want To)
The Best Ways to Track Your Kid (And Why You Might Not Want To)

A device that keeps tabs on a kid’s location from afar can be a reassuring tool as they start to navigate the world on their own.

The Best Audiophile Headphones for Everyday Use
The Best Audiophile Headphones for Everyday Use

Audiophile headphones focus on delivering the best sound quality, period. We’ve tested hundreds of them and selected our favorites for different uses.

The Best AV Receivers for Most People
The Best AV Receivers for Most People

The Denon AVR-X1800H is an easy-to-use AV receiver that sounds great and has the necessary features to meet most people’s movie, music, and video-gaming needs.

The Best Soundbar
The Best Soundbar

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

Batteries and charging

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The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home
The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home

After 58 hours of research and 95 hours of testing, we’ve found the best models to charge your electric vehicle at home and on the go.

The Best Lightning Cable for iPhone and iPad
The Best Lightning Cable for iPhone and iPad

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.

The Best Qi Wireless Charger for iPhone and Android Phones
The Best Qi Wireless Charger for iPhone and Android Phones

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro is your best bet for charging a single device wirelessly. It has MagSafe capabilities, a long cord, and a handy built-in stand.

Camera accessories

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I’m Wirecutter’s Camera Expert. Here’s How I Make Digital Photos More Fun.
I’m Wirecutter’s Camera Expert. Here’s How I Make Digital Photos More Fun.

When I need to shake up my photography routine, the selective focus of the Lensbaby Composer Pro II is my favorite tool.

The 23 Best Gifts for Photographers
The 23 Best Gifts for Photographers

We’ve found cool, quality, photo-centric gifts for beginners and experts alike.

The Best Drones for Photos and Video
The Best Drones for Photos and Video

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

The Best Dash Cam
The Best Dash Cam

If you want the peace of mind of having a dash cam record as you drive, we think the Viofo A229 Pro is the best overall choice for most people.

The Best Mirrorless Camera
The Best Mirrorless Camera

If you want a camera with changeable lenses that’s more powerful than your phone, we think that most people will be happy with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV.

The Best Point-and-Shoot Camera
The Best Point-and-Shoot Camera

The Sony RX100 VII is the best choice for people who want a compact camera that produces significantly better photos and video than their smartphone.

The Best All-in-One Computer
The Best All-in-One Computer

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 Best Laptop Under $500
The Best Laptop Under $500

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 Best Mini Desktop PCs
The Best Mini Desktop PCs

A mini PC can be a great option for a home office or remote learning, whether you’re working on spreadsheets or tackling professional photo-editing tasks.

13 Spooky Video Games We Love for Halloween
13 Spooky Video Games We Love for Halloween

Whether you’re in the mood for something scary, spooky, or just seasonally themed, we have more than a dozen games perfect for the month of October.

The Best Gaming TV for PS5 & Xbox Series X
The Best Gaming TV for PS5 & Xbox Series X

The LG C4’s comprehensive set of gaming features and excellent picture quality make it our pick for the best gaming TV.

The Best VR Headset
The Best VR Headset

Our pick pairs great performance with a very low cost of entry.

Headphones

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The Best Bluetooth Audio Receivers and Transmitters
The Best Bluetooth Audio Receivers and Transmitters

Want to add Bluetooth to an audio or video device that doesn’t have it? We’ve got recommendations for the best Bluetooth receivers and transmitters.

The Best Over-Ear Headphones
The Best Over-Ear Headphones

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 Sleep Headphones
The Best Sleep Headphones

After years of testing sleep headphones that proved to be a nightmare, we’ve found two pairs that help us sleep like a baby.

Home theater

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The Best 4K TV on a Budget
The Best 4K TV on a Budget

The Hisense U6K is an excellent value, as it successfully incorporates high-end hardware and svelte software from the company’s pricier TVs.

The Best OLED TV
The Best OLED TV

The LG C4 represents one of this year’s best OLED TV values, combining top-notch picture quality with a long list of useful features.

The Best Surround-Sound Systems Under $2,500
The Best Surround-Sound Systems Under $2,500

Stylish design and great sound make the Polk Signature Elite ES15, ES10, and ES30 combo our pick for the best surround-sound system.

The Best Laptop Stands
The Best Laptop Stands

The Rain Design iLevel 2 is our favorite laptop stand because it makes it easy to raise your screen to proper ergonomic height.

The Best Laptops
The Best Laptops

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 Things to Get for Your New Laptop
The Best Things to Get for Your New Laptop

From laptop bags to headphones to chargers to dongles galore, here are the essential accessories to help you use your new laptop.

Networking

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The Best Cable Modem
The Best Cable Modem

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

The Best USB Wi-Fi Adapters
The Best USB Wi-Fi Adapters

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.

The Best Wi-Fi Extender and Signal Booster
The Best Wi-Fi Extender and Signal Booster

If you have rooms where 4K streams don’t work or browsing is too slow, you might solve the problem with a Wi-Fi extender—without replacing your whole network.

Projectors

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The Best 4K Projector
The Best 4K Projector

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.

The Best Budget Projector for a Home Theater
The Best Budget Projector for a Home Theater

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

The Best Portable Mini Projector
The Best Portable Mini Projector

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.

Smartphones

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The Best iPhone Case for iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
The Best iPhone Case for iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max

Our favorite iPhone 16 cases are protective and have a cutout for the new Camera Control button–whether you want a leather, clear, or wallet case.

The iPhone’s AI Features Launched Today. They’re (Mostly) Unremarkable.
The iPhone’s AI Features Launched Today. They’re (Mostly) Unremarkable.

iOS 18.1 includes Apple’s much-hyped AI features. But you might not even notice them.

Which iPhone Should I Get?
Which iPhone Should I Get?

Buying an entry-level flagship iPhone no longer requires trade-offs in battery life or camera quality.

Storage devices

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Back Up and Secure Your Digital Life
Back Up and Secure Your Digital Life

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

The Best Online Cloud Backup Services
The Best Online Cloud Backup Services

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

The Best Online Photo Printing Service
The Best Online Photo Printing Service

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.

The Best Android Tablets
The Best Android Tablets

Good Android tablets are few and far between, but if you don’t want an iPad, Google's Pixel Tablet is your best bet.

The Best E-Reader
The Best E-Reader

Amazon’s cheapest Kindle is the best way to read ebooks—whether you buy them from Amazon’s well-stocked store or check them out from the library.

The iPad Is the Best Tablet
The iPad Is the Best Tablet

The entry-level 10th-generation iPad lacks a Home button and a headphone jack, but it's still the best tablet for most people.

Here Are the Best TV and Entertainment Prime Day Deals
Here Are the Best TV and Entertainment Prime Day Deals

These are our favorite deals on Wirecutter-approved TVs and accessories.

The Best 32-Inch TV
The Best 32-Inch TV

The 32-inch Roku Select Series HD TV provides good picture quality and an intuitive smart-TV experience for a reasonable price.

The Best 40- to 49-Inch TVs
The Best 40- to 49-Inch TVs

There aren’t a lot of TV options in the 40- to 49-inch size range, but we have recommendations in both the premium and budget categories.

Accessories for Your USB-C Laptop
Accessories for Your USB-C Laptop

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.

The Best USB Phone Charger
The Best USB Phone Charger

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

The Best USB-C Laptop and Tablet Chargers
The Best USB-C Laptop and Tablet Chargers

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.