Amazon Fire Max 11 review By Alex Wawro last updated 7 July 23 The Fire Max 11 is a solid deal and Amazon's best tablet yet, but unless you're content with the limitations of FireOS you're better off splurging on a more versatile slate.
Ecobee SmartThermostat review By Mike Prospero last updated 28 June 23 Ecobee has beefed up Alexa and the speaker quality in the company's newest smart thermostat.
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review By Andrew Hayward published 9 February 23 Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8 revision doesn’t make massive changes, but this capable-enough tablet still feels like a steal at $100.
Apple HomePod review By Mike Prospero last updated 31 January 23 Apple's first smart speaker sounds amazing, but Siri needs to do more to compete with Alexa and Google Assistant.
Amazon Kindle (2022) review: The e-reader for most By Malcolm McMillan published 11 January 23 The Amazon Kindle (2022) gets an upgraded 300 ppi display and USB-C charging while staying below $100. While it’d be nice if it was waterproof, this is now the e-reader most people should choose.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: Smart display and TV in one By Mike Prospero last updated 7 December 22 The Amazon Echo Show 15 puts Alexa on a wall and gives you a big screen with helpful widgets, but the sound could be better.
Alexa Voice Remote Pro review: What does $35 get you? By Henry T. Casey published 16 November 22 Editor's Choice Our Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro review shows how it offers some good upgrades, but comes shy of Roku's "Pro" remote.
Amazon Fire TV Cube (2019) review By Henry T. Casey published 13 October 22 Editor's Choice The Amazon Fire TV Cube gets more compelling thanks to a speedier Alexa.
Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen) review By Mike Prospero published 29 September 22 The Amazon Echo Dot was the best smart speaker for less than $50, though it's since been replaced. Plus, the $60 Echo Dot with Clock is still the better value.
Amazon Echo Studio review: Alexa meets booming sound By Mike Prospero published 28 September 22 The Echo Studio is Amazon's best-sounding Alexa speaker yet, offering impressive bass, but it's not quite the best in its class.
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) review By Mike Prospero published 28 September 22 Editor's Choice With a nicer design and vastly improved audio, the third-generation Echo Dot is Amazon's best, cheapest speaker yet.
Amazon Key review By Susie Ochs published 22 September 22 Amazon Key solves a very specific problem for a very specific group of people: Amazon Prime customers who worry enough about stolen packages that they'll allow a delivery person to unlock their front door and drop the parcel off right inside their home.
Prime Video review: One of Prime's best perks or just a neat treat? By Henry T. Casey last updated 26 July 22 Prime Video has big, beloved original shows, but it isn't quite on Netflix's level.
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) review: Best cheap tablet with amazing battery life By Henry T. Casey last updated 28 June 22 The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) is one long-lasting tablet, but it's not Amazon's best anymore. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) review By Kate Kozuch published 31 January 22 Editor's Choice Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) review: The $129 Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) has a clever new auto-framing camera for video chats, making the best affordable Alexa display even better.
Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd gen) review By Mike Prospero published 31 January 22 The 3rd-generation Amazon Echo Show 10 is the next evolution of the smart home display.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Editon review: What does $50 more get you? By Henry T. Casey published 14 December 21 Editor's Choice The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Editon has perks that you may or may not need. How to know if it's right for you.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: The best e-reader gets better By Henry T. Casey published 26 November 21 Editor's Choice The Kindle Paperwhite (2021) is slightly larger and still great. Here's what you need to know to see if you should upgrade.
Amazon Echo (4th gen) review By Mike Prospero published 15 November 21 Editor's Choice Strong audio and even stronger smart home skills make the new Amazon Echo the most well-rounded smart speaker you can buy.
Amazon Echo Frames v2 review By Mike Prospero published 27 October 21 Amazon’s first wearable, the Echo Frames put Alexa right on your face, but it could sound better.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) review: The best got better By Henry T. Casey published 26 October 21 Editor's Choice Now that it's waterproof, the Kindle Paperwhite is the only e-reader you need to know about.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review: What’s really Max about it? By Henry T. Casey published 7 October 21 Editor's Choice The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is not especially faster than its cheaper version, but it's a great streaming stick nonetheless.
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) review By Kate Kozuch published 1 August 21 The Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) isn’t much of an upgrade compared to the original, but it’s still a compact and capable bedside smart display with a built-in camera and Alexa.
Sonos One review By Mike Prospero published 6 April 21 Editor's Choice The Sonos One is the best-sounding smart speaker, and its integration with smart assistants is excellent.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review By Marshall Honorof published 9 February 21 As 4K HDR streaming devices go, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K does a great job balancing functionality, price and performance.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 2020 review By Kelly Woo published 9 February 21 The new upgraded Amazon Fire TV Stick (2020) is faster and more powerful than the previous version, but still streams only to 1080p.
Amazon Kindle (2019) review: A good budget e-reader with one big problem By Marshall Honorof published 4 February 21 The Kindle can be a good product, if you're willing to tweak it, but reading under default conditions can be very distracting.
Amazon Kindle Kids Edition review By Henry T. Casey published 4 February 21 Amazon's remixed the entry-level Kindle, making a great value-driven option for families.
Amazon Fire 7 review By Henry T. Casey published 14 October 20 The Amazon Fire 7 fixes its Alexa flaw, though that shaves off a bit of its endurance. But is it better than the Walmart Onn?
Amazon Fire HD 10 review By Henry T. Casey published 14 October 20 The Amazon Fire HD 10 thrives, thanks to a new port and other perks. Here's what you need to know.