Reviews

Vizio’s V-series smart TV (the $300, 50-inch model V505-H19 is reviewed here) is the second 50-inch TV I’ve evaluated recently, the other being the slightly cheaper ($280) Konka U50. Bo…

FOR Sound quality and codec support Comfortable fit Solid battery life AGAINST Angled ear tips might not be for everyone Iffy for sweaty workouts No AAC codec support Wireless earbuds come in diffe…

Ring Alarm has been our favorite home-security-focused smart home system since its launch, and the second-generation system is even better. That said, Ring hasn’t yet delivered on its implied…

OUR VERDICT It’s expensive, and Asus could do more to help new users get started, but there’s no doubt that the Rapture router provides leading-edge wifi performance for hard-core gamer…

OUR VERDICT The lack of USB-C connectivity or true HDR doesn’t stop the Dell 4K S3221QS from being a terrific curved monitor. Its elegant design, stunning 4K picture, and useful multitasking …

Wemo is a longstanding and respected name in the smart home space, but the new Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug simply doesn’t do the brand—or existing Wemo users who want to extend their s…

M1 Apple MacBook Air (2020): Why buy anything else? Pros Fast and quiet Great battery life Superb display Cons Some software may not run M1 MacBook Pro has better sustained performance The M1 MacBo…

OUR VERDICT The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is a remarkable and gorgeous innovation, but its very underwhelming performance and battery life makes it hard to recommend for the price. FOR Beautiful fold…

EARLY VERDICT The Apple AirPods Max are the tech giant’s first over-ear headphones, and so far we’re impressed with the audio quality and noise cancellation – but we’re not …

A soundbar with motorized, swiveling drivers that bounce the audio cues in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks off your ceiling? Sounds like a gimmick, right? Well, the concept works splendidly in th…