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 laptop you can buy in 2023

The best laptops for you, from ultraportables to high-powered editing machines

Sep 18|

What’s the best student laptop? We asked students

The best laptops for students, from kindergarten through college

Sep 11|

The best ebook reader to buy right now

Sep 8|

The best budget robot vacuums

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Sep 8|

The best Bluetooth trackers for finding your stuff

Sep 5|

The best fitness trackers to buy right now

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

Sep 5|

The best wireless earbuds to buy right now

Sep 5|

The best instant cameras you can buy right now

We found the best cameras for your budget and needs.

Sep 5|

The best Android phone to buy in 2023

Allison Johnson

Aug 30|

Sleep gadgets to help you catch those Zzzs

Aug 28|

The best budget laptop of 2023

Aug 23|

The best laptops for video editing

Aug 23|

The best phone to buy right now

Allison Johnson

Aug 22|

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

Aug 16|

The Verge guide to Chrome OS and Chromebooks

The best Chromebook for 2023

Aug 15|

How to choose which Apple Watch to buy

Aug 15|

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.

Aug 10|

The best smartwatches for Android

Aug 8|

The best mechanical keyboards to buy right now

Aug 4|

The best gaming mice to buy right now

Alice Newcome-Beill

and Jackie Thomas

Aug 3|

The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life

Jul 28|

The best iPad to buy

Jul 11|

The Verge’s guide to buying on a budget

The best smartphone you can buy for under $500

Allison Johnson

Jul 10|

The best noise-canceling headphones to buy right now

Jul 10|

The best magnetic chargers for your MagSafe iPhone

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Jul 7|

The best Xbox controller to buy right now

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Jul 7|

The best floodlight camera to buy right now

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Jul 5|

The best robot vacuum you can buy right now

I’ve tested close to 50 robot vacuums. Here are the best, from budget robot vacuums to vacuum / mop hybrids with and without auto-empty docks and other fancy features.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Jul 2|

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Sheena Vasani Jun 30

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

Sep 8

The best doorbell cameras

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Jun 28|

The best smart locks you can buy right now

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Jun 22|

The best iPhones

Allison Johnson

Jun 16|

The best Sonos speakers to buy right now

Apr 20|

The best mechanical keyboards for gaming

Alice Newcome-Beill

and Nathan Edwards

Apr 12|

The best Bluetooth speakers to buy right now

Mar 21|

The best workout earbuds you can buy right now

Mar 17|

Best printer 2023: just buy this Brother laser printer everyone has, it’s fine

Mar 15|

The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now

Cameron Faulkner

Feb 24|

The best streaming device to buy right now

The Apple TV 4K checks all the boxes and is the most pleasant to use, but plenty of people will be just fine with a Chromecast, Roku, or Fire TV.

Feb 15|

The best TVs to buy for the Super Bowl

Feb 8|

The best webcam to buy right now

Cameron Faulkner

Feb 1|

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