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Tech & gadgets

Phones, laptops, audio, cameras, wearables and the gear around them.

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  • Best Mesh WiFi Systems

    The Netgear Orbi 370 Series is the best mesh Wi-Fi system for most households with dead zones in 2026, because its Wi-Fi 7 3-pack covers up to 6,000 sq. ft. for $289.99 on sale. The Amazon eero Max 7 suits large homes on multi-gig internet with two 10 GbE ports per unit from $419.99, and the eero 6+ is the cheapest kit at $94.99 for one unit or $199.99 for a 3-pack covering 4,500 sq. ft., as of November 2026. Google Home users who want a built-in Thread border router should pick the Google Nest Wifi Pro instead.

    1. 1. Netgear Orbi 370 Series8.9
    2. 2. Amazon eero Max 78.8
    3. 3. eero 6+8.7
  • Best Portable Power Stations

    The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is the best portable power station for most campers and households in 2026, because $529.99 buys 1,024Wh, 2,000W output and a 49-minute wall recharge. The BLUETTI AC180 is the value pick at $499.00 for 1,152Wh (about $0.43 per Wh), and the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 is the cheapest at $289.99, as of November 2026. Homes that need to run a fridge and power tools for days should look at the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus, which delivers 3,000W and expands to 10kWh.

    1. 1. Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 29.0
    2. 2. BLUETTI AC1808.8
    3. 3. EcoFlow DELTA 38.7
  • Best Refurbished Phone Sellers

    Back Market is the best refurbished phone seller for most iPhone and Android buyers in 2026, because every purchase comes with a 1-year warranty, free 30-day returns and a minimum of 80% battery health. Reebelo suits bargain hunters with an iPhone SE (2022) from $102.98, and Gazelle had the cheapest phone checked at $93 for an iPhone SE (2nd generation), as of November 2026. Buyers who want the maker to refurbish the phone should pay more at Samsung Certified Re-Newed (from $319) or Apple Certified Refurbished (from $659).

    1. 1. Back Market8.9
    2. 2. Reebelo8.6
    3. 3. Apple Certified Refurbished8.5
  • Best Retro Handheld Consoles

    The Retroid Pocket 6 is the best portable retro game console for most retro gamers in 2026, because its $244 Android handheld pairs an 8 Gen 2 processor with a 5.5-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and a 6000mAh battery. The Retroid Pocket 5 suits buyers who want the same 5.5-inch AMOLED size for $179, and the Anbernic RG35XX is the cheapest pick at $38.59 on sale, as of November 2026. Collectors who want to play original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges should pick the FPGA-based Analogue Pocket at $239.99 instead.

    1. 1. Retroid Pocket 69.0
    2. 2. Retroid Pocket 58.9
    3. 3. AYN Odin 38.6
  • Best Smartwatches

    Apple Watch Series 12 is the best smartwatch for iPhone owners in 2026, because its $399 price includes hypertension notifications, an ECG app and sleep apnea notifications. Samsung Galaxy Watch9 ($379.99) suits Android owners, especially on Galaxy phones, and the Fitbit Versa 4 is the cheapest pick at $199.95 with 6+ days of battery, as of November 2026. Buyers who hate charging should look at the Amazfit Balance 2 (up to 21 days) or Withings ScanWatch 2 (up to 35 days) instead.

    1. 1. Apple Watch Series 129.0
    2. 2. Google Pixel Watch 48.8
    3. 3. Samsung Galaxy Watch98.8