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 iPhones

Whether you want a battery that lasts for days or the very best deal, we’ve got some recommendations for an iPhone you’ll love.

Allison Johnson

Nov 21

The best budget robot vacuums

You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a robot clean your floors. Here’s our pick of the most cost-effective bots you can buy right now.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Nov 21

The best smartwatches for Android

Nov 19

The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now

Quentyn Kennemer

and Cameron Faulkner

Nov 19

The best sleep gadgets to help you catch those Zzzs

Nov 18

The best fitness trackers to buy right now

Nov 16

The best MagSafe and Qi2 chargers for your iPhone

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

and Nathan Edwards

Nov 16

The best robot vacuums

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Nov 15

The best instant cameras you can buy right now

Nov 14

How to choose which Apple Watch to buy

Nov 8

The best smart locks you can buy right now

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Nov 8

The best Xbox controller to buy right now

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Nov 8

The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life

Nov 7

The best phone to buy right now

Allison Johnson

Nov 7

The best smartphone you can buy for under $500

Allison Johnson

Nov 6

The best noise-canceling headphones to buy right now

Nov 6

The best Fitbits for your fitness and health

Nov 4

The best Android phones for everyone

Allison Johnson

Nov 4

The best wireless earbuds to buy right now

Nov 2

The best doorbell cameras

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Oct 28

The best ebook reader to buy right now

Oct 10

The best mechanical keyboards to buy right now

Oct 8

The best laptops you can buy

and 1 more

Aug 23

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

, Nathan Edwards

and 1 more

May 10

The best iPad to buy

Apr 9

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 Verge guide to Chrome OS and Chromebooks

The best Chromebooks for 2023

and Nathan Edwards

Nov 22, 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

Oct 10

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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