Value PlayThe Pocket Rocket
Hisense 40" QD4
A bright QLED picture and Roku built in, for very little.
- Roku built in
- Hi-QLED color
$148Shop On Amazon ↗
Electronics
Electronics
TVs in three sizes, plus soundbars, streaming players and power banks. Three picks each.
Small TVs (30 to 40 inches)
For bedrooms, kitchens and dorms.
Smart MoneyThe Easy Win
Samsung 40" F6000
A simple, reliable Samsung for the guest room.
- Full HD
- Tizen smart apps
$198Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Art Piece
Samsung The Frame 32"
Shows art when it's off, so it looks good on any wall.
- Art Mode
- Matte, glare-free screen
$544Shop On Amazon ↗
Medium TVs (40 to 60 inches)
The living-room sweet spot.
Value PlayThe Bright Buy
TCL 55" QM7L
Mini LED brightness at a price that's hard to beat.
- Mini LED backlight
- Google TV
$698Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Sweet Spot
LG 55" C6 OLED
Perfect blacks and a lively picture for movies and sports.
- OLED evo panel
- 4 HDMI 2.1 ports
$1,000Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Showstopper
Samsung 55" S95F OLED
A glare-free OLED that looks great even in a sunny room.
- Glare-free screen
- QD-OLED color
$1,748Shop On Amazon ↗
Large TVs (60 to 100 inches)
Big screens for movie night and the big game.
Value PlayThe Big Screen Bargain
Samsung 75" M70H
I bought this one. Mini LED brightness on a huge screen.
- Mini LED
- 75-inch screen
$498Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Crowd Pleaser
Hisense 75" U7
Bright enough for a sunny room, great for sports.
- Mini LED
- 144Hz gaming
$1,298Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Main Event
LG 77" G6 OLED
LG's flagship OLED. Brighter, thinner and made for the wall.
- Flush wall mount
- Brightest LG OLED
from $3,500See It At LG ↗
Soundbars
Fix lost dialogue fast.
Value PlayThe Dialogue Rescuer
Hisense HS2100
Clear voices and real bass for very little money.
- 2.1 channels
- Wireless subwoofer
$130Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Living Room Upgrade
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Compact, clear and much bigger sound than its size.
- Dolby Atmos
- Works with Sonos
$488Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Home Theater Maker
Sonos Arc Ultra
Movie-theater sound from one bar.
- Dolby Atmos
- Deep bass, no subwoofer needed
$1,099Shop On Amazon ↗
Streaming Players
Turn any TV into a smart TV.
Value PlayThe Everything Stick
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
Plug it in and every app is there.
- 4K with Dolby Vision
- Alexa voice remote
Smart MoneyThe Fast Lane
Roku Ultra
Quick, simple and the remote finds itself.
- Ethernet port
- Lost-remote finder
$122Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Quiet Conductor
Google TV Streamer
Pulls shows from all your apps into one screen.
- 4K HDR
- Smart home hub
$149Shop On Amazon ↗
Power Banks
Never hunt for an outlet again.
Value PlayThe Pocket Charger
Anker Nano 5K
Fits in a pocket and plugs right into your phone.
- Built-in USB-C plug
- Lipstick-size
Smart MoneyThe Snap-On
Anker MagGo 10K
Snaps onto the back of an iPhone and charges as you go.
- Qi2 magnetic charging
- Smart display
The BestThe Laptop Saver
Anker Prime 26K
Charges a laptop, phone and tablet at the same time.
- 300W total output
- Airline approved
$200Shop On Amazon ↗