A surge protector is a safety device that absorbs and diverts excess voltage from power spikes to protect your electronics, rated in joules and certified to UL 1449 standards. After comparing 10 of the highest-rated models on the market, our team found that the best surge protectors for home in deliver real protection through high … Read more
Picking the best RV generators for comes down to a few quick questions. How big is your rig? What amp service does it use? Will you mostly plug into shore power at full-hookup campgrounds, or do you need serious off-grid power for boondocking on public land? Our team spent three months testing and researching eight … Read more
Every year, U.S. fire departments respond to roughly 350,000 home structure fires, and the National Fire Protection Association reports that a fire in your home can double in size every 30 seconds. We tested eight of the best fire extinguishers for home use and read through more than 60,000 of them to find out which … Read more
Looking for the best Bluetooth turntables in ? I’ve spent the last 60 days spinning records on ten wireless record players in my apartment, pairing each one to my Sonos Era 100, a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, and a JBL Flip 6 to see which ones actually deliver on their wireless streaming promise. A … Read more
Picking your first turntable should feel exciting, not stressful. After our team spent three months testing 10 popular models side by side, we found that the best record players for beginners in share four traits: simple setup, an upgradeable cartridge, a switchable built-in phono preamp, and a price that doesn’t punish a first purchase. We … Read more
Picking the best bluetooth speakers for outdoor parties comes down to one stubborn fact: sound dies fast in open air. A bookshelf speaker that fills a living room disappears the moment you carry it to the patio, and the bass you loved indoors feels thin the second it has to compete with a 15 mph … Read more
The best soundbar under $300 is the Polk Signa S2, a 5.1-channel bar with a wireless subwoofer and a dedicated center channel that delivers crisp dialogue, easy HDMI ARC setup, and reliable auto-on with your TV. If you want Dolby Atmos in an all-in-one design, the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus is the strongest value … Read more
I spent six weeks testing ten of the most popular waterproof Bluetooth speakers in real-world conditions — pool decks, sandy beaches, salty boats, and a steamy morning shower — so you don’t have to guess which one will survive your next adventure. A waterproof Bluetooth speaker is a portable wireless speaker with an official IP … Read more
An AV receiver is the single most important component in any home theater, and the wrong pick can make a great speaker system sound flat, leave your games stuck at 60Hz, or fail you three HDMI cables later. Our team spent the past four months testing every major model released between -1 and in two … Read more
Looking for the best studio headphones in ? I have spent more than a decade mixing, recording, and reviewing audio gear, and the right pair of cans still surprises us every time. The best studio headphones reveal problems in your mix that consumer headphones hide, so your tracks translate to earbuds, cars, and clubs without … Read more