Latest articles by Erin Bashford
Mixx StreamQ C4 headphones review: A one-way ticket to Tinny City
The Mixx StreamQ C4 headphones are a pair of budget headphones with awesome ANC, soft, pillowy cups, but incredibly disappointing sound quality.
I tested these $36 earbuds and now every other pair of budget earbuds are ruined for me
JLab Go Pods ANC are the best cheap earbuds on the market right now, there’s no doubt in my mind. The bass is loud and I love the premium features for $36.
I was a Yeti skeptic, but I’ve been using my Yeti Roadie cooler for 2 months now — here’s why you'll have to pry it from my cold, dead hands
From water bottles to coolers, Yeti has dominated summer 2025 thus far. I'm a recent convert, and I'm never going back to a Yeti-less summer.
I got my first under-desk treadmill and I’m obsessed — here’s 5 things I learned
I got my first under-desk treadmill, and my home office will never be the same again. Here are 5 things I've learned from my first few weeks with the DeerRun Q1 Mini.
Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro review
The Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro is $349: an expensive massage gun. Thankfully, it performs like a premium option, but doesn’t quite do enough to justify its price.
Jura E8 review
The Jura E8 is a premium automatic coffee machine that can make drink after drink in mere seconds… but it’ll cost you an arm and a leg.
DeerRun Q1 Mini review: Now I can walk 14,000 steps at my desk
The DeerRun Q1 Mini is a delightfully affordable under-desk treadmill that helped me smash my daily step targets, but I wouldn’t recommend it for runners.
The ANC on my AirPods is so good that I once punched my boyfriend when he snuck up on me — today's your last chance to get the lowest ever price for Prime Day
It's your last chance to grab the AirPods Pro 2 at their lowest ever price this Prime Day. Hurry, this sale will end today!
Bose QuietComfort headphones have crashed to their lowest ever price, but I'd still get these $47 headphones this Prime Day instead
Prime Day deals are coming left, right, and center, but that doesn't mean you should buy everything you see. These budget headphones can fight Bose at just $47.
No, not Bose, JBL, or Sonos — this floor-shaking speaker is $50 off for Prime Day and I think everyone should get it
I test speakers for a living, and very few end up part of my daily rotation. This mid-range speaker, though? It's better than Bose, I swear. Now it's $45 off!
These are the best Prime Day soundbar deals to upgrade your home audio arsenal
I test soundbars for a living, so I've rounded up some of the best Prime Day deals to upgrade your home cinema for less. Including JBL, Sonos, and more.
I know $34 seems way too cheap for earbuds — but I'm an audio reviewer and this underrated brand's Prime Day sales are surprisingly legit
I review earbuds for a living, so I've rounded up all of the best Prime Day deals on EarFun wireless earbuds, all below $55.
The new Kindle Paperwhite has already dropped to its best-ever price — this Prime Day deal is like Christmas in July
Amazon Prime Day has started with a bang as the retailer has slashed prices of its e-readers including the new Kindle Paperwhite at its lowest ever price.
Our favorite instant camera just got a massive Prime Day discount — and I'm obsessed
Our best cheap instant camera is the Polaroid Go Gen 2, and now it's at its lowest ever price for Amazon Prime Day 2025.
Could this $249 espresso machine be one of the cheapest ways to get decent espresso? Yes, but there's a catch
I'm an ex-barista, and now I'm on a mission to find the best home espresso machine. The Casabrews Ultra could be a worthy entry, but it's not perfect.
Samsung's best entry-level soundbar is at its lowest price in a year right now — don't wait till Prime Day
The Samsung HW-B650 is one of the cheapest ways to get surround sound, and now it's even cheaper thanks to this awesome Amazon Prime Day deal.
Casabrews Ultra review: A unique espresso machine
The Casabrews Ultra is one of the most affordable espresso machines on the market, but isn’t for everyone.
Sharp 3.1.2 HT-SBW53121 Soundbar review
The Sharp 3.1.2 HT-SBW53121 is an incredibly impressive soundbar for the price. At just £329, it’s one of the cheapest ways to get true Dolby Atmos.
Sharp 5.1.2 HT-SBW55121 Soundbar review: True Dolby Atmos for £449
The Sharp 5.1.2 HT-SBW55121 Soundbar is just £449, which makes it one of the most affordable true Dolby Atmos soundbars I’ve ever tested.
The best value soundbar I recommend to everyone is just $98 in this early Prime Day deal
I test soundbars for a living, and the Sony HT-S100F is the best value soundbar on the market right now. This early Prime Day deal makes it even cheaper.
These are (allegedly) the world's smallest earbuds — here's what happened when I tried them
I tried out the brand-new JLab JBuds Mini earbuds... apparently they're the world's smallest earbuds EVER?
Rode AI-1 review
The Rode AI-1 is one of the easiest and simplest audio interfaces out there. What it lacks in frills, it makes up for in pure efficiency.
Wattbike Air review: Subscription-free and ideal for HIIT
Wattbike Air is a great exercise bike for HIIT and interval trainers, thanks to its 2500W air resistance. However, hill climbers should look elsewhere.
