Google Pixel Tablet vs. Google Nest Hub Max: Which is best for you? By Mike Prospero published 12 May 23 The Google Pixel Tablet and Google Nest Hub Max may look similar, but there are a number of big differences. Here's how to pick the one that's best for you.
Best Ring doorbell: Which Ring Video Doorbell should you buy? By Mike Prospero last updated 5 April 23 Ring's video doorbells offer night vision, motion detection, and two-way communication. But which one is right for you?
Sonos Era 100 vs. Sonos Era 300 By Lee Dunkley last updated 27 March 23 The differences between the Sonos Era 100 and the Sonos Era 300 smart speakers explained.
Sonos Era 100 vs. Apple HomePod 2 By Mike Prospero published 27 March 23 We pit the Sonos Era 100 vs the Apple HomePod Gen 2 in a five-round competition to see which is the best.
Sonos Era 100 vs. Sonos One By Mike Prospero published 7 March 23 The differences between the Sonos Era 100 and the Sonos One smart speakers
Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen: What should you buy? By Mike Prospero last updated 1 February 23 When picking between the Amazon Echo Dot 3 vs. 5, there’s one model you should definitely choose.
Apple HomePod vs. HomePod 2: What's different? By Mike Prospero last updated 31 January 23 Here are all the changes Apple has made from the original HomePod to the HomePod (2nd generation).
Alexa vs. Google Assistant: Which smart assistant wins? By Dan Moren last updated 19 October 22 We pitted Alexa vs. Google Assistant in a multi-round face-off to see which is the best virtual assistant.
HomePod mini vs. Amazon Echo vs. Google Nest Audio: Which $99 smart speaker should you get? By Kate Kozuch published 6 December 20 HomePod mini vs. Amazon Echo vs. Google Nest Audio: Which $99 smart speaker should you get?
Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: Which smart assistant is best? By Kate Kozuch published 14 July 20 This Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri face-off can help you decide which smart assistant is best for you?
Ring Video Doorbell vs. Ring 3 vs. Ring Pro: Which should you buy? By Mike Prospero published 11 December 19 Ring's video doorbells offer night vision, motion detection, and two-way communication. But which one is right for you?
Alexa vs Google Assistant: Which is the best Thanksgiving dinner helper? By Kate Kozuch published 24 November 19 Alexa and Google Assistant both have skills that make them excellent sous-chefs. But which one is best for giving you a hand with Thanksgiving dinner?
Amazon Echo Studio vs. Sonos One: Which Smart Speaker Wins? By Mike Prospero published 6 November 19 Both of these smart speakers cost $199 and deliver high-end audio.
Echo Dot with Clock vs. Nest Mini: Which Smart Speaker Wins? By Kate Kozuch published 27 October 19 The Amazon Echo Dot with Clock ($60) and Google Nest Mini ($49) face off for the best budget smart speaker crown.
Amazon Echo vs Echo Plus: What Should You Buy? By Mike Prospero published 15 July 19 Both the Amazon Echo and Echo Plus are powerful Alexa smart speakers, but they each have different capabilities. Here's how they compare.
Echo Dot 2 vs. Echo Dot 3: Which Should You Buy? By Monica Chin published 24 June 19 Does the new Echo Dot hold up to its predecessor? Here's how they compare.
LG Instaview vs. Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator By Mike Prospero published 5 May 19 Which smart refrigerator is best?
Who Makes the Smartest Smart TV? Here Are the Results By Brian Westover published 18 April 19 From LG's webOS and Roku TV to Samsung's Tizen and Amazon Fire TV, we test and rank all of the top smart TV platforms.
Bose Frames vs. Lucyd Loud: Which Music-Playing Sunglasses Are the Best? By Henry T. Casey published 19 March 19 We love Bose Frames — but a new competitor has appeared, and we're putting it to the test.
Google Home Hub vs Echo Show: What Should You Buy? By Monica Chin published 28 November 18 The Google Home Hub and Echo Show are both formidable smart displays, but they are very different in terms of price, size and features.
Echo Dot vs. Google Home Mini: Why Amazon Wins By Monica Chin published 20 November 18 The Echo Dot and Google Home Mini are both formidable smart speakers under $50, but Amazon’s comes out on top.
I Tried 2 Smart Air Conditioners, and the Cheaper Option Is Better By Mike Prospero published 11 August 18 Whether you want to make your old air conditioner smart or you're ready to invest in a new unit, here's how to keep cool with little fuss.
Nest 3 vs. Ecobee4: Which Smart Thermostat Wins? By Monica Chin published 30 June 18 Two devices dominate the smart thermostat market. But the Ecobee is the better buy.
Google Home Max vs. Sonos One: Why Sonos Wins By Mike Prospero published 6 January 18 We compare the Home Max and Sonos based on design, audio quality, their virtual assistants and more.
Google Home Mini vs. Echo Dot: Which Cheap Smart Speaker Wins? By Mike Prospero published 14 October 17 The Google Home Mini has some advantages over the Echo Dot, especially in sound quality, but Amazon's little smart speaker is simply more versatile.
Face-Off: Google Home Max vs. Apple HomePod vs. Sonos One By Mike Prospero published 4 October 17 From design and smart home capabilities to sound quality and value, here's how these premium smart speakers compare.
Face-Off! Amazon Echo vs Google Home By Dan Moren published 4 October 17 Which smart speaker is best? We tested the Amazon Echo and Google Home based on their voice assistants, smart home capabilities and more to declare a winner.
Apple HomePod vs Amazon Echo and Google Home: How Each Stacks Up By Mike Prospero published 6 June 17 The new HomePod looks pretty advanced, but does it it have right combination of features to take on Amazon, Google and newer upstarts?
Siri vs. Alexa: Why Amazon Won Our 300-Question Showdown By Anna Attkisson published 7 October 16 Siri is deaf and Alexa is dumb, but Amazon's voice assistant is teachable and more versatile, which gives it an edge over Siri.
Is 4G Good Enough to Replace Your Home Internet? By Avram Piltch published 8 December 10 How does 4G compare with traditional home internet service? We ran some speed tests in a New York City apartment to see what's fastest.