Buying Guide - The Verge

You've read all the reviews, but now you're actually ready to buy something and need to make a decision. The Verge Buying Guides are here for you — these are our go-to recommendations for the ultimate question: which one do I buy? Our picks aren't necessarily the best in every category, but they are the best choices for most people. We also aim to provide an alternative option if our main selection isn't the right one for you. Buying Guides are updated as new products are released and tested, so be sure to check back frequently for new information.

The best wireless earbuds to buy right now

The best from Apple, Bose, Samsung, Sony, Beats, Google, and more.

Aug 30

The best ebook reader to buy right now

From reading in the bath to scribbling notes in the margins, from diving into the Amazon ecosystem to avoiding it outright, there’s an e-reader for everyone.

Aug 30

The best Xbox controller to buy right now

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Aug 30

The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now

Quentyn Kennemer

and Cameron Faulkner

Aug 29

The best noise-canceling headphones to buy right now

Aug 27

The best laptops you can buy

and 1 more

Aug 23

The best instant cameras you can buy right now

Aug 19

The best smartwatches for Android

Aug 1

The best phone to buy right now

Allison Johnson

Jul 26

The best fitness trackers to buy right now

From simple fitness bands and rugged sports watches to rings, these are the best trackers you can get.

Jul 25

The best budget robot vacuums

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Jul 17

The best robot vacuums

Floor-sweeping robots are only getting better, with new mopping skills, better navigation chops, and more automation, meaning less work for you. We picked the best bots you can buy right now.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Jul 16

The best iPhones

Allison Johnson

Jul 12|

How to choose which Apple Watch to buy

Jul 3

The best mechanical keyboards to buy right now

Jun 30

The best Android phones for everyone

Allison Johnson

Jun 29

The best smartphone you can buy for under $500

Allison Johnson

Jun 14

The best Fitbits for your fitness and health

Whether you want a basic fitness tracker or a smartwatch, there’s a Fitbit for everyone — though the best Fitbit smartwatch isn’t technically a Fitbit.

May 30

The best doorbell cameras

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

May 21

Best gaming laptop in 2023: seven laptops to get your game on

, Nathan Edwards

and 1 more

May 10

The best sleep gadgets to help you catch those Zzzs

Apr 16

The best iPad to buy

Apr 9

The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life

Apr 1

Today’s smart homes: the hopes and the realities

Smart home hubs: what they are and why you need one

If you’re planning a truly smart home, then you’re going to need a smart hub. Here’s what you need to know.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Mar 7

The best floodlight camera to buy right now

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Feb 12

The best Bluetooth trackers for finding your stuff

Nov 29, 2023|

The best smart locks you can buy right now

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Nov 22, 2023

The Verge guide to Chrome OS and Chromebooks

The best Chromebooks for 2023

and Nathan Edwards

Nov 22, 2023

The best magnetic chargers for your MagSafe iPhone

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Nov 21, 2023

The best smart holiday string lights

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Nov 14, 2023

The best drawing tablets to buy right now

Jess Weatherbed

Nov 2, 2023

The best smart plugs

Megan Wollerton

Oct 26, 2023

The best Sonos speakers to buy right now

Oct 9, 2023|

What’s the best student laptop? We asked students

Sep 11, 2023

The best budget laptop of 2023

Aug 23, 2023

The best laptops for video editing

Aug 23, 2023

The best gaming mice to buy right now

and Jackie Thomas

Aug 3, 2023|

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Sheena Vasani Jun 30, 2023

I once bought an e-reader with a 30-day warranty that broke on day 35.

Don’t make the same mistake. If you’re planning on buying an e-reader to read by the pool this summer, do your research. I tested dozens and narrowed down the very best in this guide – and not one of them broke.

The best ebook reader to buy right now

Aug 30

The best mechanical keyboards for gaming

and Nathan Edwards

Apr 12, 2023|

The best Bluetooth speakers to buy right now

Mar 21, 2023

The best workout earbuds you can buy right now

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