The best tech you can buy right now

We at Engadget have reviewed a ton of gadgets. These are our favorites.

The best cordless vacuums

The 5 best cordless vacuum cleaners for 2024

Ditch the heavy machines and get a lightweight, cordless stick vacuum instead.

Cordless vacuums are often lighter and easier to use than standard vacuums. We tested a number of the most popular cordless vacuums today to find the ones that are worth your money.

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Valentina Palladino
Valentina Palladino
16 hours ago

The 5 best cordless vacuum cleaners for 2024

Ditch the heavy machines and get a lightweight, cordless stick vacuum instead.

Cordless vacuums are often lighter and easier to use than standard vacuums. We tested a number of the most popular cordless vacuums today to find the ones that are worth your money.

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Valentina Palladino
Valentina Palladino
16 hours ago
The best budget gaming accessories

The best gaming accessories on a budget for 2024

PC gaming keyboards, headsets and mice that won't hurt your bottom line.

Here's a list of the best budget gaming accessories you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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Kris Naudus
Kris Naudus
20 hours ago
Woman using smart phone with light bulb icon screen at home.

The best smart light bulb for 2024

Ditch the "dumb" bulbs for smart LED bulbs that you can control with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Smart LED light bulbs make it easy to customize the lighting in your home as much as you want. These are the best smart light bulbs you can buy right now, plus everything you need to know about how to pick the right one for you.

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Valentina Palladino
Valentina Palladino
03.15.2024
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

The best cheap phones for 2024

You don't need to break your budget to find a great everyday phone.

Navigating the budget smartphone market can be tricky, but Engadget can help you find the perfect cheap phone for your needs.

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

The best cheap phones for 2024

You don't need to break your budget to find a great everyday phone.

Navigating the budget smartphone market can be tricky, but Engadget can help you find the perfect cheap phone for your needs.

The best budget Android phone

The best budget Android phone for 2024

Our favorite cheap Android phones all come in at under $500.

The Android phone space not only offers a variety of models made by different manufacturers, but also smartphones at all different price points. Here are the best budget Android phones you can buy today.

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Sam Rutherford
Sam Rutherford
03.13.2024
The iPhone 15 Pro Max held in mid-air with a sidewalk in the background.

The best smartphones to buy in 2024

Our top phone choices aren’t just flagships.

Here's a list of the best smartphones you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.

Pela

The best eco-friendly phone cases for 2024

Reduce your carbon footprint with these phone cases.

You don't have to settle for plastic when buying a new phone case. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives.

Best Laptops

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MacBook Air M3 13-inch and 15-inch side angle

The best MacBooks for 2024: How to pick the best Apple laptop

We tested every current MacBook Pro and Air to help you narrow down the best fit for you.

Apple currently produces just two lines of MacBooks, the Air and the Pro -- but there's plenty of variation within just those two options. Here are our top picks based on our testing.

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Amy Skorheim
Amy Skorheim
03.12.2024
The best laptops for college students

The best laptops for college students

Our favorite machines for classes on campus, online and everywhere in between.

Here's the latest list of the best laptop for college and university students, as reviewed by experts from Engadget.

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Cherlynn Low
Cherlynn Low
03.09.2024
An HP Pavilion 13 Aero sits open on a wooden desktop.

The best budget laptops for 2024

Get a great machine for cheap with our top-rated picks for budget laptops all costing $1,000 or less.

Yes, you can get a great laptop without breaking the bank. These are our favorite budget laptops costing $1,000 or less.

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Valentina Palladino
Valentina Palladino
03.08.2024
Dell XPS 13 Plus

The best laptops for 2024

There's no shortage of sleek and powerful laptops and Chromebooks out there. These are our top picks.

Picking your next laptop can be a daunting task. The Engadget team has tested and reviewed dozens of laptops and these are our favorites.

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The best budget gaming accessories

The best gaming accessories on a budget for 2024

PC gaming keyboards, headsets and mice that won't hurt your bottom line.

Here's a list of the best budget gaming accessories you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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Kris Naudus
Kris Naudus
20 hours ago
Nintendo Switch controllers

The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2024

You don't have to settle for faulty Joy-Cons.

A good controller can level-up your entire Switch gaming experience. These are the best Switch controllers you can buy right now.

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Kris Naudus
Kris Naudus
03.01.2024
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) in white sitting open on a table with Halo Infinite on the screen.

The best gaming laptops for 2024

We reviewed dozens of portable PCs — these are our favorite gaming laptops.

There's never been a better time to buy a gaming laptop. These are our top picks that we've tested and reviewed that will fit all kinds of use cases and budgets.

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Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar
02.22.2024
Wearing the Apple Vision Pro in New York City

The best VR headsets for 2024

Virtual reality is here, and there's never been a better time to snag a VR headset.

If you've been intrigued by virtual reality for a while, there are a number of solid headsets to consider. These are the best VR headsets we've tested and reviewed.

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Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar
02.16.2024

Best Health & Fitness

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The 10 best sleep apps and gadgets for a better night's sleep in 2024

Let technology optimize your sleep so you can snag more z’s.

We've tried a number of tech gadgets to see if they can help us sleep better, and these are the ones that actually worked.

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Amy Skorheim
Amy Skorheim
03.13.2024
woman weighing on scale to measure her weight

The best smart scales for 2024

Smart scales do so much more than just check your weight.

Smart scales can make it easier for you to keep track of your weight and overall health over time. These are our favorite smart scales on the market right now.

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Daniel Cooper
Daniel Cooper
02.27.2024
Fitbit Charge 6

The best fitness trackers for 2024

Smartwatches aren't your only options.

Here's a list of the best fitness trackers you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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Valentina Palladino
Valentina Palladino
01.17.2024
Fitbit Inspire 2 fitness tracker

The best cheap fitness trackers for 2024

Staying on top of your activity does not have to break the bank.

Here are the best cheap fitness trackers you can buy for $100 or less, as tested by Engadget editors.

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Malak Saleh
Malak Saleh
01.17.2024

Best Headphones

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The best budget gaming accessories

The best gaming accessories on a budget for 2024

PC gaming keyboards, headsets and mice that won't hurt your bottom line.

Here's a list of the best budget gaming accessories you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.

by 
Kris Naudus
Kris Naudus
20 hours ago
A selection of wireless earbuds sit organized in rows on a granite background.

The best budget wireless earbuds for 2024

Picks for noise-canceling, workouts and more — all for $100 or less.

Here are the best budget wireless earbuds you can get right now, each of which comes in at $100 or less.

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Jeff Dunn
Jeff Dunn
03.08.2024
WH-1000XM5 review

The best wireless Bluetooth headphones for 2024

And not all of these headphones from Sony, Bose and others will break the bank.

Here's a list of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now, as reviewed by Engadget editors.

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Billy Steele
Billy Steele
03.05.2024
Sony WF-1000XM5 review

The best wireless earbuds for 2024

Noise-canceling, sport models and cheap Bluetooth earbud options galore.

It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.

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Billy Steele
Billy Steele
02.21.2024

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Kensington docking station has many cables plugged into it as it rests atop a cutting mat with black and white geometric lines.

The best docking stations for laptops in 2024

We tested Thunderbolt and USB-C docks for PCs, Chromebooks and MacBooks to find the best ones.

Docking stations give back the ports your laptop probably lacks. We tested a dozen and came up with our favorites for different users.

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Amy Skorheim
Amy Skorheim
03.14.2024
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The 10 best sleep apps and gadgets for a better night's sleep in 2024

Let technology optimize your sleep so you can snag more z’s.

We've tried a number of tech gadgets to see if they can help us sleep better, and these are the ones that actually worked.

by 
Amy Skorheim
Amy Skorheim
03.13.2024
Pela

The best eco-friendly phone cases for 2024

Reduce your carbon footprint with these phone cases.

You don't have to settle for plastic when buying a new phone case. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives.

Apple Magic Keyboard review

The best iPad cases for 2024

These high-quality covers provide great protection for your tablet.

Here's a list of the best iPad cases you can buy to protect your tablet, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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Valentina Palladino
Valentina Palladino
03.11.2024

Best Smart Home

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The best cordless vacuums

The 5 best cordless vacuum cleaners for 2024

Ditch the heavy machines and get a lightweight, cordless stick vacuum instead.

Cordless vacuums are often lighter and easier to use than standard vacuums. We tested a number of the most popular cordless vacuums today to find the ones that are worth your money.

by 
Valentina Palladino
Valentina Palladino
16 hours ago
Woman using smart phone with light bulb icon screen at home.

The best smart light bulb for 2024

Ditch the "dumb" bulbs for smart LED bulbs that you can control with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Smart LED light bulbs make it easy to customize the lighting in your home as much as you want. These are the best smart light bulbs you can buy right now, plus everything you need to know about how to pick the right one for you.

by 
Valentina Palladino
Valentina Palladino
03.15.2024
Roomba Combo j9+ avoiding my cat

The best robot vacuum for 2024

If you’re going to drop some money on a robo-vac, make sure it’s the right one.

Robot vacuums are available at many price points today, and some of them can even mop in addition to vacuum. These are the best robot vacuums you can buy today.

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Valentina Palladino
Valentina Palladino
03.14.2024
Air purifiers from Levoit, Molekule, Coway, Dyson and more sit on a wooden floor in a room with plants in it.

The best air purifier for 2024

When you can’t open a window, these smart air purifiers are your best bet.

The best way to improve the air quality in your house is by letting in fresh air; when you can't open a window, these air purifiers we tested are the next best thing.

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Amy Skorheim
Amy Skorheim
03.14.2024

Best Lifestyle

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Bedroom at night. Evening bed, room interior with moon light. Dark out window, modern cartoon empty home at sleep time recent vector illustration. Illustration bed interior furniture, night room

The 10 best sleep apps and gadgets for a better night's sleep in 2024

Let technology optimize your sleep so you can snag more z’s.

We've tried a number of tech gadgets to see if they can help us sleep better, and these are the ones that actually worked.

by 
Amy Skorheim
Amy Skorheim
03.13.2024
Best air fryer

The best air fryers for 2024, tested and reviewed

We've got you covered with the four best air fryer toaster ovens for every budget.

Here's a list of the best air fryers you can buy, plus tips and tricks on how to use one, as chosen by Engadget editors.

The best outdoor gifts for 2023

The best outdoor gifts for 2023

Make their trip into the great outdoors even better with these gift ideas.

Here are the best outdoor gifts and gifts for outdoorsmen and women that you can get this year, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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Billy Steele
Billy Steele
11.21.2023
The best gifts to buy tea lovers

The best gifts to buy tea lovers in 2023

Help them step up their brew game with these handy tools.

Shop our holiday picks for the best gifts and gadgets for tea lovers, chosen by the experts at Engadget.

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Sam Rutherford
Sam Rutherford
11.20.2023