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After a month of testing, I determined Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are the best because they have superior build quality, crisp sound, an amazing calling experience, and support simultaneous connections. Sound Quality Summary: The Bose 700 sound profile is similar to other Bose products. The sound is clear and
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Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM3 have a longer runtime with a more colorful sound profile, but the design needs work to be modernized. Sound Quality Summary: The XM3’s have a warmer and more fun sound profile compared to Bose. While the high-end sound isn’t as clear as Bose,
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After weeks of testing, I determined Google Nest Hub is the best personal assistant because it has a more intuitive interface and better content options. Services (B+): * It doesn’t have as many compatible products as Alexa, but most of Alexa’s skills are niche and people don’t use
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After weeks of testing, I determined Echo Show 5 is an upgrade over Echo Dot (3rd Gen), but the overall experience is not on Nest Hub’s level. Services (B): * Alexa is way more compatible than Google. There’s an Alexa app store where Alexa can learn over 15,000
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After months of testing, I determined Neato Botvac D7 is the better bet for people with mostly hard floors because of its efficiency. However, Roomba i7 goes slightly deeper on carpets, and the optional Automatic Dirt Disposal Base and easier to clean brush will improve the lives of pet owners.
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Speed (A+): * iPad Pro uses Apple’s custom-built processing chips, and the 2018 version uses an A12X Bionic chip. My iPad Pro (11 inches, 4 GB RAM) has a single-core score of 5026 and a multi-core score of 18121 using Geekbench’s metrics. That’s close to triple the compute
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After two weeks of testing, I found the Ring Alarm 5 Piece Kit to be the best DIY security system because it has free self-monitoring or professional monitoring for $10/month. Setup & Support (A+): * You install your system with the Ring phone app. You scan the QR codes located
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The SimpliSafe 5 Piece Security System has a better build quality than other systems on the market, but it’s almost useless without the $25/month plan. Setup & Support (B-): * Most smart home products have an interactive, step-by-step walkthrough in the app for installation. I love phone app installations
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After a month of testing, I determined Skybell HD could have been an excellent budget option because of its free cloud recordings, but it’s not reliable enough to recommend. Setup (C): * You’ll need wired power from your previous doorbell. * It only runs on the 2.4GHz WiFi band,
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After two weeks with the Polariod Zip, I determinded that it’s solid as long as you’re not expecting premium prints. Software (C+): * The app wasn’t built by a software-first company. My advice: don’t worry about editing, filtering or cropping your photos in the printer app. Edit
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After a couple weeks of testing, I determined that the HP Sprocket is as good as any portable printer on the market and worth a buy if you understand that the prints won’t be perfect. Software (C): * You need to print from your phone (iOS or Android). You can’
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Powerbeats Pro provide a more secure fit and better playback controls compared to AirPods and AirPods Pro, which is great for those who want to exercise with them. Sound: B+ * The sound quality is an upgrade from the original AirPods because of the extra clarity and sound separation with more