Best Chromebooks Under $500 in 2026
Five Chromebooks under $500 for students, from the Lenovo Chromebook Plus i 15 with updates to 2036 to a faster Acer, a 14-inch ASUS, a $289 budget Lenovo, and a 2-in-1 detachable.
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Best ATX 3.1 Power Supplies With a Native 12V-2x6 Cable in 2026
Five ATX 3.1 power supplies that plug straight into an RTX 40 or RTX 50 card with a native 12V-2x6 cable, from the MSI MAG A850GL for most builds to budget, quiet, RTX 5090, and fan-off picks.
Best Ergonomic Office Chairs Under $500 in 2026
Six task chairs under $500 with adjustable lumbar and arms for a home office, from the Branch Ergonomic Chair for most people to budget, tall, short, mesh, and lifetime warranty picks, plus a setup checklist.
Best Travel Routers in 2026 for Hotels, Airbnbs and Remote Work
Six pocket travel routers for private, VPN-protected Wi-Fi on the road, from the GL.iNet Beryl AX for most travelers to Wi-Fi 7, fast WireGuard, budget, and ultra-compact picks, with hotel setup tips.
Best Collapsible Green Screens for Streaming and Video Calls in 2026
Pull-up, pull-down, chair-mounted, pop-up, and stand-kit green screens ranked on size, wrinkle control, setup speed, and storage, plus the lighting that makes any of them key cleanly.
Brother ADS-1800W Review: A Compact Touchscreen Scanner With a Power Catch
Brother ADS-1800W review: what this compact Wi-Fi document scanner does well (30 ppm duplex, touchscreen scan shortcuts, card slot), the 15W USB-C power requirement behind its low ratings, and when the ADS-1350W or ScanSnap iX2500 is the better buy.
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): Which Flagship ANC Pair?
Two $450 noise-canceling headphones for focus work, calls, and travel, compared on ANC, mics, comfort, codecs, USB-C audio, battery, and price.
iPad (A16) vs Galaxy Tab S10 FE: Which Midrange Tablet to Buy?
Apple's entry iPad against Samsung's pen-included Tab S10 FE for media, notes, and light work: display, A16 vs Exynos 1580, S Pen vs paid Apple Pencil, keyboards, microSD, IP68, updates, and true total cost.
Nest Learning Thermostat vs ecobee Premium: Which Smart Thermostat to Buy?
Two flagship smart thermostats for a homeowner replacing a basic model: C-wire needs, room sensors, learning vs schedules, Matter and HomeKit, ecobee's speaker and air quality monitor, rebates, warranty, and total cost.
Philips Hue vs WiZ Color Smart Bulbs: Is the Hue Bridge Worth It?
Two color A19 bulb systems for a living room or bedroom: Zigbee and the Hue Bridge vs hub-free Wi-Fi, Matter, app depth, brightness, TV sync, offline control, and the real cost of a 4-bulb and 10-bulb room.
Lian Li Lancool 217 vs Fractal Design North: Which Mid-Tower Case to Buy?
Two wood-accented mid-towers for a gaming or workstation build: stock fans, airflow vs noise, GPU and cooler clearance, radiators, back-connect boards, USB-C, looks, and price.
Yale Assure Lock 2 vs Schlage Encode Plus: Which Smart Deadbolt to Buy?
Two Apple Home Key touchscreen deadbolts for a keyless front door: Thread vs Wi-Fi, Matter status, battery life, BHMA grade, key backup, door sensing, install fit, and price.
Brother HL-L2460DW vs HP LaserJet M209dw: Which Compact Laser for a Home Office?
Two compact Wi-Fi duplex mono lasers for ditching inkjet cartridges: tray size, toner cost per page, footprint, manual feed, app and toner lock-in, and price.
Insta360 X5 vs GoPro MAX2: Which 360 Camera for Travel and Vlogging?
Sensor size and low light, 8K claims, replaceable lenses, battery, waterproofing, mic support, reframing apps, and price for travel and vlogging creators.
ACASIS TBU405 vs Sabrent EC-U4TN: Which 40Gbps NVMe Enclosure?
Intel Thunderbolt 3 and passive cooling for less, or ASMedia USB4 with a fan and a tool-free tray: which 40Gbps NVMe enclosure fits your port.
Rode VideoMic GO II vs Deity V-Mic D4 Mini: Which On-Camera Mic?
USB-C digital versus plug-in-power analog: windshields, phone and camera cables, weight, price, and who should buy which compact shotgun mic.
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV vs BenQ PD2730S: Which 5K Monitor for a Mac?
Two 27-inch 5K Mac monitors head to head: USB-C 96W vs Thunderbolt 4 90W, P3 coverage, matte panels, KVM and daisy-chain, macOS scaling, and who should skip the Studio Display for which.
Elgato Key Light Air MK.2 vs Logitech Litra Beam: Which Desk Light?
A 15 inch 2100-lumen USB-C panel with Stream Deck hooks versus a slim 320-lumen TrueSoft bar with a weighted base: output, mounting, power, apps, and who should buy which.
Rode Wireless GO Gen 3 vs Hollyland Lark M2S: Which Wireless Mic?
32-bit float backup and GainAssist versus a 7g titanium clip kit with a charging case: range, battery, phone and camera hooks, price, and who should buy which.
TP-Link Archer BE550 vs ASUS RT-BE86U: Which Wi-Fi 7 Router?
Tri-band BE550 with real 6 GHz and five 2.5GbE ports versus dual-band BE86U with 10G wired and deep ASUSWRT features.
EcoFlow River 3 vs Anker SOLIX C300 DC: Which Desk Power Station?
AC UPS backup for a router and small loads versus a lighter DC-only USB-C brick: capacity, ports, recharge, and who should buy which for desk outages.
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 vs Stream Deck Neo: Which to Buy?
15 LCD keys and swappable faceplates versus 8 keys plus Infobar: plugins, footprint, Multi Actions, price, and who should buy which first macro deck.
Samsung 990 EVO Plus vs WD Black SN7100: Which 2TB NVMe SSD?
Two DRAM-less PCIe 4.0 2TB sticks for laptops, mini PCs, and enclosures: price, write speed, Magician vs Dashboard, endurance, and who should buy which.
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro vs ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3: Which 4-Bay NAS?
4-bay TerraMaster i3-N305 with 32GB DDR5 versus ASUSTOR Ryzen with ECC, dual 10GbE, and USB4: price, networking, TOS vs ADM, Plex, and who should buy which.
Elgato Facecam MK.2 vs Insta360 Link 2: Which Streaming Webcam?
Fixed-focus 1080p60 image-control cam versus 4K AI-tracking PTZ: resolution, tracking, software, mics, price, and who each webcam fits.
Anker 737 vs UGREEN Nexode 140W: Which GaN Brick?
120W GaNPrime three-port brick versus 140W PD 3.1 Nexode: single-port ceiling, shared pool, included cable, size, and when 140W matters.
Elgato Wave DX vs Rode NT-USB+: Which Podcast Mic?
XLR-only Wave DX dynamic room rejection versus USB-C NT-USB+ plug-and-play condenser with Revolution Preamp and APHEX. Path choice, not two USB mics.
CalDigit TS4 vs Kensington SD5780T: Which Thunderbolt 4 Dock?
Two native Thunderbolt 4 docks: CalDigit's 18-port layout versus Kensington's HDMI 2.1 and TAA build, now discontinued at Kensington. Ports, PD, displays, and who should buy which.
Synology DS224+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP2800: Which 2-Bay Home NAS?
Same bay count, different bets: DSM and quiet idle versus N100 hardware, 2.5GbE, and NVMe slots. Price, apps, expandability, noise, and who should buy which.
Roku Streambar SE vs Fire TV Cube: Soundbar-Streamer or Alexa Hybrid?
Roku Streambar SE versus Amazon Fire TV Cube on form factor, built-in audio, streaming UI, HDMI ARC and TV control, voice assistants, Dolby claims, and who should buy which.
Shure MV7+ vs Elgato Wave:3: Which USB Mic for Streaming?
Dynamic USB-C/XLR room rejection vs condenser Wave Link / Clipguard creator-desk workflow. MV7+ for untreated rooms; Wave:3 for Elgato streaming desks.
Fire TV Stick 4K vs Chromecast with Google TV: Which Streaming Stick?
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select versus Chromecast with Google TV on ads, casting, remotes, 4K HDR, voice assistants, and price.
TP-Link Deco BE65 vs eero Pro 7: Which Wi-Fi 7 Mesh for Apartments?
Apartment Wi-Fi 7 mesh face-off: Deco BE65 3-pack value and 2.5 GbE ports versus eero Pro 7 2-pack simplicity and 5 GbE.
Apple TV 4K vs NVIDIA Shield TV Pro: Which Living-Room Streamer in 2026?
Plex clients, apps, remote UX, Dolby Vision/Atmos, gaming extras, and price for two premium living-room streamers.
Anker 575 13-in-1 vs UGREEN Revodok Pro 210: Which USB-C Dock?
Port-dense Anker 575 with DisplayPort and a 135W brick versus UGREEN Revodok Pro 210 dual HDMI 4K60 claims at a fraction of the list price.
CalDigit TS4 vs Anker Prime 14-in-1 160W: Thunderbolt Dock or USB-C PD Dock?
Native Thunderbolt 4 bandwidth and dual high-res displays versus a high-wattage USB-C PD dock with dual HDMI and a much lower street price.