Articles by: John R. Quain

John R. Quain has been reviewing and testing video and audio equipment for more than 20 years. For Tom's Guide, he has reviewed televisions, HDTV antennas, electric bikes, electric cars, as well as other outdoor equipment. He is currently a contributor to The New York Times and the CBS News television program.

Articles by: John R. Quain

Trek Verve+ 2 parked outside on gravel path

Trek Verve+ 2 Low-step Ebike review: A well-behaved city ebike

By John R. Quain published 14 October 22

The Trek Verve+ 2 is an easy ebike with for commuters who only want a little extra help getting to work.

The best electric bikes of 2023

By Mike Prospero, Dan Cavallari last updated 11 January 23

The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.

The best bike helmets in 2023

By John R. Quain last updated 11 January 23

Protect your noggin with the best bike helmets.

a photo of a woman wearing the best hiking boots

The best hiking boots of 2023 — tested and rated

By John R. Quain last updated 6 January 23

The best hiking boots to buy right now, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for bad weather.

Juiced RipRacer parked on mountain trail

Juiced Bikes RipRacer Ebike review: Fun, Fun, Fun

By John R. Quain published 17 August 22

An exuberant ride for back country trails and bouncing around city streets, the Juiced RipRacer is designed to put a smile on your face.

GMC Hummer EV 2021: Price, interior, crab walk and more

By John R. Quain last updated 10 January 23

The reborn GMC Hummer EV includes some truly imposing technology and an excellent 350-mile driving range.

2022 Chevy Bolt EUV review: Top tech in a compact EV

By John R. Quain published 6 June 22

The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV is a great little commuter with solid range, but it’s unfortunately been overshadowed by the ongoing battery recall.

Smart TVs: Everything you need to know

By Brian Westover, John R. Quain last updated 5 December 22

A smart TV makes it easy to stream movies and shows, and newer models offer voice control and smart home integration.

TV buying guide: 9 things you need to know

By Brian Westover, John R. Quain published 8 April 22

Our TV buying guide shows you which TV features and specs are most important, and how to buy the right size TV for your expectations and budget.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E review: A very impressive electric debut

By John R. Quain published 24 March 22

An attractive start to Ford's electric ambitions, the Mach-E easily contends with competition from Tesla, and it has a few ergonomic advantages up its sleeve.

TurboAnt Thunder T1 riding on mountain trail

TurboAnt Thunder T1 Ebike review

By John R. Quain last updated 31 January 22

The TurboAnt Thunder T1 isn’t the biggest bruiser on the block, but it’s a capable fat-tire ebike.

Serial 1 Rush/Cty eBike review: A Harley for electric bikes

By John R. Quain published 15 November 21

The Serial 1 Harley-Davidson Rush/Cty delivers a solid, but sometimes too-harsh ride for urban riders.

Insignia F20 Series Fire TV Edition (2020 model) review

By John R. Quain published 13 September 21

Inexpensive but disappointing.

TCL 3-Series Roku TV (32S335) review

By John R. Quain published 9 September 21

An above average HD TV with Roku smarts.

Starlink review: Expensive and still short of its promise

By John R. Quain last updated 8 November 22

Elon Musk's Starlink can be a godsend in remote areas lacking broadband access, but it is expensive, still suffers from hiccups, and hasn't delivered on its initial speed promises.

Aventon Aventure ebike review

By John R. Quain last updated 9 August 21

Looking for a deal on a well-designed fat-tire ebike? The Aventon Aventure offers power at a price that's difficult to beat.

TCL 4-Series vs. Vizio V-Series: Which is the better buy?

By John R. Quain published 19 July 21

Which is the best budget 4K smart TV? The winner's not so obvious.

Vizio V-Series (2020 model) review

By John R. Quain last updated 7 November 21

With decent performance and low prices, the Vizio V-Series proves that the V stands for value.

LG C1 OLED vs. LG GX OLED: Which OLED TV should you buy?

By John R. Quain last updated 17 June 21

LG C1 OLED vs. LG GX OLED: Both superb TVs, but which is right for you? Here are the specs and features compared.

TCL 4-Series Roku TV (S435) review

By John R. Quain last updated 19 July 21

The TCL 4-Series Roku TV (S435) is a solid value-priced 4K smart TV.

LG BX OLED TV review

By John R. Quain published 9 June 21

Price competition has come to OLED TVs with this entry-level OLED for movie fans and gamers.

TCL 5-Series Roku TV (S535) review: A killer QLED TV value

By John R. Quain last updated 6 August 21

By focusing on delivering a solid, quantum-dot 4K picture at an affordable price, the TCL 5-Series is a great choice for anyone on a budget.

LG CX OLED TV review

By John R. Quain last updated 7 September 22

The LG CX OLED TV offers an impressive 4K picture and audio smarts to match.

Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB review: A graceful electric bike

By John R. Quain published 2 June 21

This is one refined ride.

Do you really need to pay for antivirus software?

By John R. Quain published 25 May 21

You can get plenty of good antivirus software for free, but paid antivirus products, with their more elaborate system behavior monitors, are more likely to pick up on new threats.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
View Archive

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: