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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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Audio

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Batteries and charging

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Camera accessories

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Cameras

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  • Two trail cameras pictures with greenery.

    The Best Trail Cameras

    by Kyle Fitzgerald

    The Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera is the best trail camera to photograph wild animals, in your backyard or in the backcountry.

  • Our three picks for best intant cameras, shown side by side with a selection of instant photographs laid out in front of them.

    The Best Instant Camera

    by Arriana Vasquez and Erin Roberts

    The best instant camera for taking high-quality, retro-cool photos is the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40.

Computers

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  • 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.

  • An Asus ProArt Display PA278CGV monitor sitting on a peach colored background.

    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.

  • A laptop, partially open, on a wooden desk.

    How to Shop for a Used Laptop or Desktop PC

    by Kimber Streams and Andrew Cunningham

    Major stores and manufacturers sell refurbished, refreshed, and used laptops and desktops that sometimes perform as well as new ones, but for much lower prices.

Gaming

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  • A screenshot of a spooky video game.

    13 Spooky Video Games We Love for Halloween

    by Wirecutter Staff

    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.

  • A small robot in a field of flowers, in front of a huge tree with glowing blue eyes.

    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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  • The ear muffs of multiple over ear headphones sitting on a wood table.

    The Best Over-Ear Headphones

    by Lauren Dragan

    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.

  • 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.

  • A selection of wired earbuds that we tested to find the best, shown together with their spare tips.

    The Best Wired Earbuds

    by Lauren Dragan and Ian D. White

    Wired earbuds are great for people who value sound quality, simplicity, and dependability. We have recommendations for a variety of tastes and budgets.

Home theater

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  • A scene of two puppies playing in the grass on a large flat screen TV.

    The Best OLED TV

    by Lee Neikirk

    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 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.

  • Our three picks for best universal remote controls, in front of a red background.

    The Best Universal Remote Control

    by Adrienne Maxwell

    The Sofabaton U2 offers a good design and lots of features for the price. Though it has flaws, it’s the best affordable remote we’ve found in a dying category.

Laptops

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  • Three of our picks for best laptop stands, shown next to each other.

    The Best Laptop Stands

    by Melanie Pinola

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

  • 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.

Networking

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  • Four of the Wi-Fi extenders that we tested to find the best Wi-Fi extenders and signal boosters, shown scattered with cords.

    The Best Wi-Fi Extender and Signal Booster

    by Joel Santo Domingo

    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.

  • 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.

  • A smartphone running the Proton VPN app.

    The Best Free VPN

    by Max Eddy

    Most free VPNs are scams. But there is one worth using.

Projectors

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • An iPhone with a blue case resting face down.

    The Best iPhone Cases

    by Roderick Scott

    After you spend hundreds of dollars on an iPhone, you’ll want to protect your pricey purchase with a protective case.

  • Five Android phones laying face up on an orange background.

    The Best Android Phones

    by Roderick Scott and Ryan Whitwam

    Excellent Android phones come in all sizes at a variety of prices, but Google’s latest Pixel models are the best you can buy.

  • Four smartwatches for Androids resting amongst each other.

    The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones

    by Ryan Whitwam and Roderick Scott

    Smartwatches offer a good way to wrangle notifications and track activity. We have picks for all types of Android users.

Storage devices

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  • 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.

  • 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.

Tablets

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  • Three tablets sitting face up on a red background.

    The Best Android Tablets

    by Roderick Scott and Ryan Whitwam

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

  • 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.

  • Our two picks for the best iPad Pro case, shown with a stylus.

    The Best iPad Pro Cases

    by Roderick Scott

    If you’re spending $1,000 on an iPad Pro, it makes sense to protect that investment with a good case.

TVs

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  • Our pick for best 32-inch TV, the Roku Select Series HD (32R2A5R).

    The Best 32-Inch TV

    by Lee Neikirk

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

  • 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.

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

  • The Best Reading Light

    by Gabriella DePinho

    These reading lights are bright and adjustable, so you can keep reading even if you share a bed with a light sleeper.

  • A group of some of our picks arranged on a wooden table.

    The Best Travel Plug Adapter

    by Geoffrey Morrison

    We tested more than a dozen travel plug adapters to find the best to bring on a trip overseas. Nothing can cover you everywhere, but here are four good options.

  • Our four top picks for best christmas cards, shown in white envelopes, all of the same photo but with different greetings.

    The Best Holiday Photo Cards

    by Erin Roberts and Ben Keough

    We think that Simply to Impress is the best service for creating and sending custom, high-quality photo cards to your friends and loved ones.

  • A large array of batteries that we tested to find the best rechargeable batteries, in a variety of brands and capacities.

    The Best Rechargeable AA and AAA Batteries

    by Sarah Witman

    We’ve found the best rechargeable batteries, no matter what size (AA, AAA, AAAA, C, or D) or style (long-lasting NiMH or high-voltage Li-ion) you might need.

  • 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 favorite in-wall smart outlet, the Geeni Current+Charge, shown next to the Top Greener in-wall WiFi charging outlet.

    The Best In-Wall Smart Outlet

    by Rachel Cericola

    An in-wall smart outlet replaces a traditional electrical outlet and makes automation a permanent part of your home. Our pick is the Geeni Current+Charge.

  • A small document on the flatbed face of a Canon CanoScan LiDE 300.

    The Best Cheap Scanner

    by Ben Keough and Phil Ryan

    We think the Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 is the best for high-resolution scans of delicate or thick items, and the Epson Perfection V600 is best for film.

  • Two VR headsets and their controllers on a blue background.

    The Best VR Headset

    by Signe Brewster

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

  • Four different kinds of turntables pictured next to each other.

    The Best Turntables and Record Players

    by Freddy Gerngross and Brent Butterworth

    The Fluance RT85N is our favorite turntable under $600 because it’s easy to set up and use, and it sounds great with all types of recordings.

  • Our Wireless TV Headphone picks against a beige background.

    The Best Wireless TV Headphones

    by Lauren Dragan and Nena Farrell

    Wireless TV headphones let you watch TV or play games without disturbing others. Insignia’s NS-HAWHP2 and Avantree's Quartet are the best sets we’ve tested.

  • A large tv sitting on a wooden console, displaying lush greenery.

    TV Buying Guide

    by Wirecutter Staff

    For those who have no idea where to start in the TV buying process, we explain the tech terms and answer the big questions.

  • 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 can put some pizazz into an office, kitchen, or dorm room. Here are three sets we recommend.

  • runningheadphones-2048px-0748-2x1

    The Best Headphones for Running

    by Lauren Dragan

    When it comes to running headphones, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. So we have multiple recommendations based on style, features, and price.

  • A Hisense U6K Series Google TV, our pick for the best 4K TV on a budget, with a scene of a lake surrounded by mountains displayed on it.

    The Best 4K TV on a Budget

    by Lee Neikirk

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