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Alexa vs. Google Assistant: Which smart assistant wins?

By Dan Moren

We pitted Alexa vs. Google Assistant in a multi-round face-off to see which is the best virtual assistant.

Ring Video Doorbell vs. Ring 2 vs. Ring Pro: Which Should You Buy?

By Mike Prospero, Monica Chin

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

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

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

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

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

Does the new Echo Dot hold up to its predecessor? Here's how they compare.

Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: Why Google Wins

By Dan Moren

In our final tally, Google Assistant narrowly beat Alexa for the number of first-place finishes, though both were tied in total points. Siri came in third overall.

LG Instaview vs. Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator

By Mike Prospero

Which smart refrigerator is best?

Who Makes the Smartest Smart TV? Here Are the Results

By Brian Westover

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.