HomeTechHacker’s Home Tech Buyer’s Guide

buyer's guide

Editor’s Note: Last Updated 10/23/2022

So many specs, terms, and opinions. When it comes to tech do you ever just want someone to tell you what to buy? You’ve come to the right place! In my buyer’s guide below, I give you my top picks for purchases of home tech. My picks are in four purchase classifications for each product category:

  • Money is no object. This pick packs the most features, many of which you probably don’t need. If there’s no limit to your budget, this is probably the pick for you.
  • For the masses. This is the best pick, all things considered, for most people. Choose this one for a relatively affordable, fully-featured option that will work for you.
  • Budget pick. If you are looking to save a little money and still get the important features, then this is for you.
  • Also consider. If any of the other options aren’t for you then consider some of these options.

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Wireless Routers

Routers are your first line of security and the backbone of your home network. You should choose wisely, and here is how to choose.

Preview
Money Is No Object
NETGEAR Nighthawk 12-Stream WiFi 6E Router (RAXE500) | AXE11000 Tri-Band Wireless Speed (Up to 10.8Gbps) |New 6GHz Band | Coverage up to 3,500 sq. ft., 60 Devices
For The Masses
TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX21) – Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, Gigabit Router, Easy Mesh, Works with Alexa - A Certified for Humans Device
Budget Pick
NETGEAR 4-Stream WiFi 6 Dual-Band Gigabit Router (WAX204) – AX1800 Wireless Speed (Up to 1.8 Gbps) | Coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft., 40 Devices
Product Name
NETGEAR Nighthawk 12-Stream WiFi 6E Router (RAXE500) | AXE11000 Tri-Band Wireless Speed (Up to 10.8Gbps) |New 6GHz Band | Coverage up to 3,500 sq. ft., 60 Devices
TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX21) – Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, Gigabit Router, Easy Mesh, Works with Alexa - A Certified for Humans Device
NETGEAR 4-Stream WiFi 6 Dual-Band Gigabit Router (WAX204) – AX1800 Wireless Speed (Up to 1.8 Gbps) | Coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft., 40 Devices
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime
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Current Price
$492.99
$84.99
$99.00
HomeTechHacker Comments
Stellar performance, great features, has Wi-Fi 6E support.
Speed, stability, decent price, and the most important features.
Great price and performance. You can't really go wrong picking this one.
Money Is No Object
Preview
NETGEAR Nighthawk 12-Stream WiFi 6E Router (RAXE500) | AXE11000 Tri-Band Wireless Speed (Up to 10.8Gbps) |New 6GHz Band | Coverage up to 3,500 sq. ft., 60 Devices
Product Name
NETGEAR Nighthawk 12-Stream WiFi 6E Router (RAXE500) | AXE11000 Tri-Band Wireless Speed (Up to 10.8Gbps) |New 6GHz Band | Coverage up to 3,500 sq. ft., 60 Devices
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$492.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
Stellar performance, great features, has Wi-Fi 6E support.
Details
For The Masses
Preview
TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX21) – Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, Gigabit Router, Easy Mesh, Works with Alexa - A Certified for Humans Device
Product Name
TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX21) – Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, Gigabit Router, Easy Mesh, Works with Alexa - A Certified for Humans Device
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$84.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
Speed, stability, decent price, and the most important features.
Details
Budget Pick
Preview
NETGEAR 4-Stream WiFi 6 Dual-Band Gigabit Router (WAX204) – AX1800 Wireless Speed (Up to 1.8 Gbps) | Coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft., 40 Devices
Product Name
NETGEAR 4-Stream WiFi 6 Dual-Band Gigabit Router (WAX204) – AX1800 Wireless Speed (Up to 1.8 Gbps) | Coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft., 40 Devices
Prime Eligible
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Current Price
$99.00
HomeTechHacker Comments
Great price and performance. You can't really go wrong picking this one.
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Additional wireless routers to consider:

Bestseller No. 1
NETGEAR Dual Band WiFi Router (R6020) – AC750 Wireless Speed (Up to 750Mbps), Coverage up to 750 sq. ft., 10 Devices, 4 x Fast Ethernet Ports
NETGEAR Dual Band WiFi Router (R6020) – AC750 Wireless Speed (Up to 750Mbps), Coverage up to 750 sq. ft., 10 Devices, 4 x Fast Ethernet Ports
Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and more with 4 x Fast Ethernet ports
$19.88 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 2
TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Router (Archer A54) - Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, 4 x 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports, Supports Guest WiFi, Access Point Mode, IPv6 and Parental Controls
TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Router (Archer A54) - Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, 4 x 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports, Supports Guest WiFi, Access Point Mode, IPv6 and Parental Controls
4 external antennas provide stable wireless connections and optimal coverage; Supports IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN to optimize IPTV streaming
$34.99 $31.49 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 4
SaleBestseller No. 5
TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73)- Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, High-Speed ax Router for Streaming, Long Range Coverage, 5 GHz
TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73)- Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, High-Speed ax Router for Streaming, Long Range Coverage, 5 GHz
More Vents, Less Heat – Improved vented areas help unleash the full power of the router; USB Sharing – 1× USB 3.0 port enables easy media sharing and private cloud storage
$169.99 $149.99 Amazon Prime

Small (5-8 port) Gigabit Switches

Use these when you need more Ethernet connections for your office or near a different Internet port. For the most part, they should just work!

Preview
Money Is No Object
TP-Link TL-SG2008P | Jetstream 8 Port Gigabit Smart Managed PoE Switch | 4 PoE+ Port @62W | Support Omada SDN | PoE Recovery | IPv6 | Static Routing | L2/L3/L4 QoS | 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
For The Masses
TRENDnet 5-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Desktop Metal Switch, Ethernet-Network Switch, 5 x Gigabit Ports, Fanless, 10 Gbps Switching Fabric, Lifetime Protection, Black, TEG-S50g
Budget Pick
TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Plug and Play | Desktop or Wall-Mount | Plastic Case Ethernet Splitter | Fanless | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged (TL-SG1005D),Black
Product Name
TP-Link TL-SG2008P | Jetstream 8 Port Gigabit Smart Managed PoE Switch | 4 PoE+ Port @62W | Support Omada SDN | PoE Recovery | IPv6 | Static Routing | L2/L3/L4 QoS | 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
TRENDnet 5-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Desktop Metal Switch, Ethernet-Network Switch, 5 x Gigabit Ports, Fanless, 10 Gbps Switching Fabric, Lifetime Protection, Black, TEG-S50g
TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Plug and Play | Desktop or Wall-Mount | Plastic Case Ethernet Splitter | Fanless | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged (TL-SG1005D),Black
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$94.99
$15.29
$16.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
If you are looking for a good entry-level managed switch you can’t do much better. It also works with the Omada SDN Controller. I have one in my house.
Sometimes this is less than our "budget pick" and has a nice metal housing. I have a few of these and they are rock solid.
Inexpensive, reliable, and saves money by requiring less power than other models. I have personally used this one as well.
Money Is No Object
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TP-Link TL-SG2008P | Jetstream 8 Port Gigabit Smart Managed PoE Switch | 4 PoE+ Port @62W | Support Omada SDN | PoE Recovery | IPv6 | Static Routing | L2/L3/L4 QoS | 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Product Name
TP-Link TL-SG2008P | Jetstream 8 Port Gigabit Smart Managed PoE Switch | 4 PoE+ Port @62W | Support Omada SDN | PoE Recovery | IPv6 | Static Routing | L2/L3/L4 QoS | 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$94.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
If you are looking for a good entry-level managed switch you can’t do much better. It also works with the Omada SDN Controller. I have one in my house.
Details
For The Masses
Preview
TRENDnet 5-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Desktop Metal Switch, Ethernet-Network Switch, 5 x Gigabit Ports, Fanless, 10 Gbps Switching Fabric, Lifetime Protection, Black, TEG-S50g
Product Name
TRENDnet 5-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Desktop Metal Switch, Ethernet-Network Switch, 5 x Gigabit Ports, Fanless, 10 Gbps Switching Fabric, Lifetime Protection, Black, TEG-S50g
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$15.29
HomeTechHacker Comments
Sometimes this is less than our "budget pick" and has a nice metal housing. I have a few of these and they are rock solid.
Details
Budget Pick
Preview
TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Plug and Play | Desktop or Wall-Mount | Plastic Case Ethernet Splitter | Fanless | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged (TL-SG1005D),Black
Product Name
TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Plug and Play | Desktop or Wall-Mount | Plastic Case Ethernet Splitter | Fanless | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged (TL-SG1005D),Black
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$16.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
Inexpensive, reliable, and saves money by requiring less power than other models. I have personally used this one as well.
Details

Additional gigabit switches to consider:

SaleBestseller No. 2
NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount
NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount
8 Gigabit Ethernet ports; Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed
$27.99 $21.99 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 3
NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS208) - Desktop, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play
NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS208) - Desktop, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play
8 Gigabit Ethernet ports; Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed
$24.98 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 4
SaleBestseller No. 5
NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) - Desktop or Wall Mount, and Limited Lifetime Protection
NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) - Desktop or Wall Mount, and Limited Lifetime Protection
8 Gigabit Ethernet ports; Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed
$54.99 $45.99 Amazon Prime

Mesh Wi-Fi Systems

Good systems to use if you have a large home without wired connections throughout the house if you want solid Wi-Fi coverage throughout.

Preview
Money Is No Object
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK853) – Router with 2 Satellite Extenders, Coverage Up to 7,500 Square Feet, 100 Devices, AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps)
For The Masses
Google Nest Wifi - Home Wi-Fi System - Wi-Fi Extender - Mesh Router for Wireless Internet - 2 Pack
Budget Pick
Amazon eero mesh WiFi system – router replacement for whole-home coverage (3-pack)
Product Name
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK853) – Router with 2 Satellite Extenders, Coverage Up to 7,500 Square Feet, 100 Devices, AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps)
Google Nest Wifi - Home Wi-Fi System - Wi-Fi Extender - Mesh Router for Wireless Internet - 2 Pack
Amazon eero mesh WiFi system – router replacement for whole-home coverage (3-pack)
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime
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Current Price
$799.99
$89.99
Price not available
HomeTechHacker Comments
The best combination of features and performance, including Wi-iFi 6
Doesn't have many advanced features, but works great and is easy to set up. Google keeps updating it to work against new security threats. It also works as a Google smart speaker!
Eero has good performance at a good price point.
Money Is No Object
Preview
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK853) – Router with 2 Satellite Extenders, Coverage Up to 7,500 Square Feet, 100 Devices, AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps)
Product Name
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (RBK853) – Router with 2 Satellite Extenders, Coverage Up to 7,500 Square Feet, 100 Devices, AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps)
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$799.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
The best combination of features and performance, including Wi-iFi 6
Details
For The Masses
Preview
Google Nest Wifi - Home Wi-Fi System - Wi-Fi Extender - Mesh Router for Wireless Internet - 2 Pack
Product Name
Google Nest Wifi - Home Wi-Fi System - Wi-Fi Extender - Mesh Router for Wireless Internet - 2 Pack
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$89.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
Doesn't have many advanced features, but works great and is easy to set up. Google keeps updating it to work against new security threats. It also works as a Google smart speaker!
Details
Budget Pick
Preview
Amazon eero mesh WiFi system – router replacement for whole-home coverage (3-pack)
Product Name
Amazon eero mesh WiFi system – router replacement for whole-home coverage (3-pack)
Prime Eligible
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Current Price
Price not available
HomeTechHacker Comments
Eero has good performance at a good price point.
Details

Additional mesh Wi-Fi systems to consider:

All of these are solid picks. The Eero Pro 6 and Asus ZenWiFi are Wi-Fi 6 capable systems. The Linksys Velop is stylish, feature-packed, and easy to install. ASUS AiMesh is a technology worth looking into. It is a set of routers that you can buy standalone and combine into a mesh system.

Linksys WHW0302B Velop Intelligent Mesh WiFi System: AC4400, Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router, Wireless Network for Full-Speed Home Coverage (Black, 2-Pack)
Linksys WHW0302B Velop Intelligent Mesh WiFi System: AC4400, Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router, Wireless Network for Full-Speed Home Coverage (Black, 2-Pack)
Coming Soon – Apple HomeKit Compatibility; Ideal for any ISP plan, ISP modem / modem-router
$129.99 Amazon Prime
Sale
ASUS AC2600 WiFi Router (Blue Cave) - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router, Featuring Intel WiFi Technology, Works with Alexa, AiMesh Compatible, Included Lifetime Internet Security , White
ASUS AC2600 WiFi Router (Blue Cave) - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router, Featuring Intel WiFi Technology, Works with Alexa, AiMesh Compatible, Included Lifetime Internet Security , White
Alexa & Echo integration allows you to control your home network using voice commands; Buy 2 or more to create your own whole home WiFi system for coverage up to 5000 sq ft.
$59.99 $56.39 Amazon Prime

Wireless Access Points

Use these to extend your wireless signal if you have wired connections throughout your home.

Preview
Money Is No Object
Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC PRO 802.11ac Scalable Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Point (UAP-AC-PRO-E-US) PoE Adapter Sold Separately
For The Masses
TP-Link EAP610 | Omada Business WiFi 6 AX1800 Wireless Gigabit Access Point| Support Mesh, OFDMA, Seamless Roaming & MU-MIMO | SDN Integrated | Cloud Access & Omada App | PoE+ Powered | White
Budget Pick
TP-Link EAP225 Omada AC1350 Gigabit Wireless Access Point Business WiFi Solution w/ Mesh Support, Seamless Roaming & MU-MIMO PoE Powered SDN Integrated Cloud Access & Omada App White
Product Name
Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC PRO 802.11ac Scalable Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Point (UAP-AC-PRO-E-US) PoE Adapter Sold Separately
TP-Link EAP610 | Omada Business WiFi 6 AX1800 Wireless Gigabit Access Point| Support Mesh, OFDMA, Seamless Roaming & MU-MIMO | SDN Integrated | Cloud Access & Omada App | PoE+ Powered | White
TP-Link EAP225 Omada AC1350 Gigabit Wireless Access Point Business WiFi Solution w/ Mesh Support, Seamless Roaming & MU-MIMO PoE Powered SDN Integrated Cloud Access & Omada App White
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$147.50
$94.99
$53.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
Dual band, 3x3 MIMO, indoor or outdoor, POE, great performance
I wrote a review of the EAP 610 here. Has many features which can even be extended with the free Omada controller software. This access point has Wi-Fi 6.
This has all the features a home user will need and more. I use it at home. Here's my review.
Money Is No Object
Preview
Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC PRO 802.11ac Scalable Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Point (UAP-AC-PRO-E-US) PoE Adapter Sold Separately
Product Name
Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC PRO 802.11ac Scalable Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Point (UAP-AC-PRO-E-US) PoE Adapter Sold Separately
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$147.50
HomeTechHacker Comments
Dual band, 3x3 MIMO, indoor or outdoor, POE, great performance
Details
For The Masses
Preview
TP-Link EAP610 | Omada Business WiFi 6 AX1800 Wireless Gigabit Access Point| Support Mesh, OFDMA, Seamless Roaming & MU-MIMO | SDN Integrated | Cloud Access & Omada App | PoE+ Powered | White
Product Name
TP-Link EAP610 | Omada Business WiFi 6 AX1800 Wireless Gigabit Access Point| Support Mesh, OFDMA, Seamless Roaming & MU-MIMO | SDN Integrated | Cloud Access & Omada App | PoE+ Powered | White
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$94.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
I wrote a review of the EAP 610 here. Has many features which can even be extended with the free Omada controller software. This access point has Wi-Fi 6.
Details
Budget Pick
Preview
TP-Link EAP225 Omada AC1350 Gigabit Wireless Access Point Business WiFi Solution w/ Mesh Support, Seamless Roaming & MU-MIMO PoE Powered SDN Integrated Cloud Access & Omada App White
Product Name
TP-Link EAP225 Omada AC1350 Gigabit Wireless Access Point Business WiFi Solution w/ Mesh Support, Seamless Roaming & MU-MIMO PoE Powered SDN Integrated Cloud Access & Omada App White
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$53.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
This has all the features a home user will need and more. I use it at home. Here's my review.
Details

Additional wireless access points to consider:

The TP-Link and Netgear access points are Wi-Fi 6 capable. I’ve reviewed the TP-Link EAP 610 and EAP 620. Lots of good choices. Just look for ones with the features you want (wireless AC, good management software, guest Wi-Fi, MU-MIMO).

Sale
NETGEAR WiFi 6 Dual-Band AX1800 Cloud Managed Wireless Access Point - Up to 200 Clients, PoE+ or AC Powered
NETGEAR WiFi 6 Dual-Band AX1800 Cloud Managed Wireless Access Point - Up to 200 Clients, PoE+ or AC Powered
Connect wired Ethernet to the 2.5G port for maximum speed.; Includes WPA3, network and client isolation, and rogue AP detection.
$179.99 $99.00 Amazon Prime
Zyxel Hybrid Cloud Wireless Access Point AC Wave 2 High Density, 1.6 Gbps (Standalone or Cloud Managed) [NWA1123-ACHD]
Zyxel Hybrid Cloud Wireless Access Point AC Wave 2 High Density, 1.6 Gbps (Standalone or Cloud Managed) [NWA1123-ACHD]
Excellent wireless coverage and performance with the latest 3x3 Wave 2 802.11ac technology
Sale
EnGenius Technologies EAP1300 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) 2x2 Managed Indoor Wireless Access Point Features Quad-Core Processors, MU-MIMO, High Powered 23dBm, GigaE Port (Mounting Kit Included)
EnGenius Technologies EAP1300 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) 2x2 Managed Indoor Wireless Access Point Features Quad-Core Processors, MU-MIMO, High Powered 23dBm, GigaE Port (Mounting Kit Included)
Quad-core CPU, 4x arm Cortex A7 Processor, 717 MHz "Turbo engine"; 11AC Wave 2 Wireless speeds to 867 Mbps (5 GHz); to 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
$129.00 $119.00
Sale
Linksys LAPAC1200C AC1200 Wireless Access Point for Business (Cloud Management PoE WiFi Access Point),White
Linksys LAPAC1200C AC1200 Wireless Access Point for Business (Cloud Management PoE WiFi Access Point),White
Manage your network’s wireless access points remotely through Cloud Manager; Easy to use, centralized, browser based dashboard
$109.99 $75.99

Wireless Range Extenders

These are an alternative way to extend your Wi-Fi signal.

Preview
Money Is No Object
NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender EAX80 - Add up to 2,500 sq. ft. and 30+ devices with AX6000 Dual-Band Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 6Gbps speed), plus Smart Roaming
For The Masses
TP-Link AC1750 WiFi Extender (RE450), PCMag Editor's Choice, Up to 1750Mbps, Dual Band WiFi Repeater, Internet Booster, Extend WiFi Range further
Budget Pick
TP-Link AC1200 Desktop Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender w/ 5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (RE380D)
Product Name
NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender EAX80 - Add up to 2,500 sq. ft. and 30+ devices with AX6000 Dual-Band Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 6Gbps speed), plus Smart Roaming
TP-Link AC1750 WiFi Extender (RE450), PCMag Editor's Choice, Up to 1750Mbps, Dual Band WiFi Repeater, Internet Booster, Extend WiFi Range further
TP-Link AC1200 Desktop Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender w/ 5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (RE380D)
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime
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Current Price
$219.77
$49.99
$55.65
HomeTechHacker Comments
Wi-Fi 6, MU-MIMO, access point mode, fast!
Dual-band, quick setup, good speed
Pretty much the same features as the RE450, but slower speeds.
Money Is No Object
Preview
NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender EAX80 - Add up to 2,500 sq. ft. and 30+ devices with AX6000 Dual-Band Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 6Gbps speed), plus Smart Roaming
Product Name
NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 6 Mesh Range Extender EAX80 - Add up to 2,500 sq. ft. and 30+ devices with AX6000 Dual-Band Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 6Gbps speed), plus Smart Roaming
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$219.77
HomeTechHacker Comments
Wi-Fi 6, MU-MIMO, access point mode, fast!
Details
For The Masses
Preview
TP-Link AC1750 WiFi Extender (RE450), PCMag Editor's Choice, Up to 1750Mbps, Dual Band WiFi Repeater, Internet Booster, Extend WiFi Range further
Product Name
TP-Link AC1750 WiFi Extender (RE450), PCMag Editor's Choice, Up to 1750Mbps, Dual Band WiFi Repeater, Internet Booster, Extend WiFi Range further
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$49.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
Dual-band, quick setup, good speed
Details
Budget Pick
Preview
TP-Link AC1200 Desktop Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender w/ 5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (RE380D)
Product Name
TP-Link AC1200 Desktop Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender w/ 5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (RE380D)
Prime Eligible
-
Current Price
$55.65
HomeTechHacker Comments
Pretty much the same features as the RE450, but slower speeds.
Details

Additional wireless range extenders to consider:

Other viable dual-band and Triband (Nighthawk X6S) alternatives. The TP-Link is Wi-Fi 6 capable.

Google Assistant-powered Smart Speakers

Whether you go with Google Assistant- or Alexa-powered smart speakers depends on your ecosystem. I recommend Google Assistant-powered smart speakers for those who haven’t picked an ecosystem yet.

Money Is No ObjectFor The MassesBudget Pick
Preview:Google Nest AudioGoogle Nest MiniGoogle Nest Mini
Product Name:Google Nest AudioGoogle Nest MiniGoogle Nest Mini
Price:Usually around $99Usually around $49Usually around $49
HomeTechHacker Comments:With the retirement of the Google Max, this is the best Google Assistant Powered SpeakerThe smaller less expensive version is great
It’s nice when the budget options are the best options
Details:Buy at GoogleBuy at GoogleBuy at Google

Additional Google Assistant-powered speakers to consider:

If you are into smart displays check out the Google Assistant-powered smart displays like the Google Nest Hub (my review). You can also check out the Sonos One, but its Google Assistant integration isn’t as seamless as its Alexa integration. It still sounds great though!

Alexa-powered Smart Speakers

Whether you go with Google Assistant- or Alexa-powered smart speakers depends on your ecosystem. If you’re going with Alexa, here are my recommendations:

Preview
Money Is No Object
Echo Studio | Our best-sounding smart speaker ever - With Dolby Atmos, spatial audio processing technology, and Alexa | Charcoal
For The Masses
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Charcoal
Budget Pick
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Deep Sea Blue
Product Name
Echo Studio | Our best-sounding smart speaker ever - With Dolby Atmos, spatial audio processing technology, and Alexa | Charcoal
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Charcoal
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Deep Sea Blue
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$199.99
$49.99
$49.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
The best speaker for sound.
The smaller less expensive version is great.
It's nice when the budget option is the best option for most people.
Money Is No Object
Preview
Echo Studio | Our best-sounding smart speaker ever - With Dolby Atmos, spatial audio processing technology, and Alexa | Charcoal
Product Name
Echo Studio | Our best-sounding smart speaker ever - With Dolby Atmos, spatial audio processing technology, and Alexa | Charcoal
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$199.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
The best speaker for sound.
Details
For The Masses
Preview
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Charcoal
Product Name
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Charcoal
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$49.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
The smaller less expensive version is great.
Details
Budget Pick
Preview
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Deep Sea Blue
Product Name
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Deep Sea Blue
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$49.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
It's nice when the budget option is the best option for most people.
Details

Additional Alexa-powered smart speakers to consider:

If you are into smart displays, check out the Echo Show models. The Echo Sub is a 2.1 smarthome powering sound system or can be used for multi-room music.

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Sonos One (Gen 2) - Voice Controlled Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa Built-in (Black)
Sonos One (Gen 2) - Voice Controlled Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa Built-in (Black)
Sonos One - The powerful smart speaker with voice control built-in
$219.00 $175.00 Amazon Prime
Stereo Pair Starter Kit | 2 Echo (4th Gen) + Echo Sub, Charcoal
Stereo Pair Starter Kit | 2 Echo (4th Gen) + Echo Sub, Charcoal
Echo Sub delivers down-firing, 100W deep bass sound through a 6" woofer.
$329.97 Amazon Prime

Streaming Sticks (Streaming Devices)

TV is shifting more and more to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube TV. Here are the devices to get these services on your TV. Not sure which one to pick? Here is a guide to finding out which streaming stick is right for you.

Money Is No ObjectFor The MassesBudget Pick
Preview:NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Streaming Media Player; 4K HDR movies, live sports, Dolby Vision-Atmos, AI-enhanced upscaling, GeForce NOW cloud gaming, Google Assistant Built-In, Works with AlexaChromecast with Google TVChromecast with Google TV
Product Name:NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Streaming Media Player; 4K HDR movies, live sports, Dolby Vision-Atmos, AI-enhanced upscaling, GeForce NOW cloud gaming, Google Assistant Built-In, Works with AlexaChromecast with Google TVChromecast with Google TV
Price:$199.99Usually around $49Usually around $49
HomeTechHacker Comments:Completely overkill for just streaming, but if you like gaming, the ability to cast, speed, 4K, Plex… This could be for you.This has unseated Roku as the best streamer for most people. Great UI, 4K, fast, and built-in Chromecast make this a tough act to beat.Budget same as the best for most!
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Additional streaming sticks to consider:

The Apple TV devices are great, especially if you are in that ecosystem. The Fire TV sticks have a few different models and allow you to do some significant gaming. The Rokus have the simplest easy-to-use UI.

Smart Bulbs (Multicolor)

Smart bulbs are a great entry point into smart homes and home automation.

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Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit - Includes (1) Bridge, (1) Smart Button and (3) Smart 75W A19 LED Bulb, White and Color Ambiance, 1100LM, E26 - Control with Hue App or Voice Assistant
For The Masses
LIFX 1100-Lumen, 11W Dimmable A19 LED Light Bulb (LHA19E26UC10) Multi Colored - 75W - New
Budget Pick
Kasa Smart Bulb, 850 Lumens, Full Color Changing Dimmable WiFi LED Light Bulb Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, A19, 9.5W,2.4Ghz only, No Hub Required 1-Pack(KL130)
Product Name
Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit - Includes (1) Bridge, (1) Smart Button and (3) Smart 75W A19 LED Bulb, White and Color Ambiance, 1100LM, E26 - Control with Hue App or Voice Assistant
LIFX 1100-Lumen, 11W Dimmable A19 LED Light Bulb (LHA19E26UC10) Multi Colored - 75W - New
Kasa Smart Bulb, 850 Lumens, Full Color Changing Dimmable WiFi LED Light Bulb Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, A19, 9.5W,2.4Ghz only, No Hub Required 1-Pack(KL130)
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$173.20
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HomeTechHacker Comments
Requires a hub, but doesn't rely on the quality of your WiFi. A nice starter kit with all the features and integrations.
Best light output and no hub needed.
The TP-Link (Kasa) bulbs are great as well, and I wrote a quick review of them.
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Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit - Includes (1) Bridge, (1) Smart Button and (3) Smart 75W A19 LED Bulb, White and Color Ambiance, 1100LM, E26 - Control with Hue App or Voice Assistant
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Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit - Includes (1) Bridge, (1) Smart Button and (3) Smart 75W A19 LED Bulb, White and Color Ambiance, 1100LM, E26 - Control with Hue App or Voice Assistant
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Current Price
$173.20
HomeTechHacker Comments
Requires a hub, but doesn't rely on the quality of your WiFi. A nice starter kit with all the features and integrations.
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For The Masses
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LIFX 1100-Lumen, 11W Dimmable A19 LED Light Bulb (LHA19E26UC10) Multi Colored - 75W - New
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LIFX 1100-Lumen, 11W Dimmable A19 LED Light Bulb (LHA19E26UC10) Multi Colored - 75W - New
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Best light output and no hub needed.
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Budget Pick
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Kasa Smart Bulb, 850 Lumens, Full Color Changing Dimmable WiFi LED Light Bulb Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, A19, 9.5W,2.4Ghz only, No Hub Required 1-Pack(KL130)
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Kasa Smart Bulb, 850 Lumens, Full Color Changing Dimmable WiFi LED Light Bulb Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, A19, 9.5W,2.4Ghz only, No Hub Required 1-Pack(KL130)
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HomeTechHacker Comments
The TP-Link (Kasa) bulbs are great as well, and I wrote a quick review of them.
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Additional smart bulbs to consider:

The LIFX+ infrared smart bulb is one to consider if you have a home location with a camera without night vision. See my review of the Geeni Prisma 1050 for another alternative.

Smart Home Hubs

These are the brains behind your smart home. My site provides advice for picking the right smarthome hub. I personally use Home Assistant, which is free. Here is some advice about how to choose a smart home hub.

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Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter Gateway, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, WiFi
For The Masses
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Glacier White
Budget Pick
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Deep Sea Blue
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Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter Gateway, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, WiFi
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Glacier White
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Deep Sea Blue
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Current Price
$129.99
$49.99
$49.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
This is the Aeotec version of the Samsung SmartThings Hub V3 (same hardware/firmware).
Enough smart devices that integrate with Alexa Voice Control allow this to be a great smart home hub. It even directly supports Zigbee devices.
Voice Control works for a lot of devices for a lot of people. The Nest Mini is another good option.
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Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter Gateway, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, WiFi
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Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Works as a SmartThings Hub, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter Gateway, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, WiFi
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Amazon Prime
Current Price
$129.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
This is the Aeotec version of the Samsung SmartThings Hub V3 (same hardware/firmware).
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For The Masses
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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Glacier White
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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Glacier White
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Current Price
$49.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
Enough smart devices that integrate with Alexa Voice Control allow this to be a great smart home hub. It even directly supports Zigbee devices.
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Budget Pick
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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Deep Sea Blue
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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Deep Sea Blue
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Current Price
$49.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
Voice Control works for a lot of devices for a lot of people. The Nest Mini is another good option.
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Additional smart home hubs to consider:

Almond combines a Wi-Fi router with a hub. The Brilliant Home Control is a completely different take on a smart home hub by using the convenience of your light switch. Here’s my review of it.

Smart Thermostats

These can help you save money by running efficiently, keeping your house at the temperature you want when you want it, and allowing you to monitor and control the temperature remotely. Make sure your HVAC system is compatible. 

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ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Smart Thermostat for Home
For The Masses
ecobee EB-STATe3L-01 3 Lite Thermostat, Wi-Fi, Works with Amazon Alexa
Budget Pick
Amazon Smart Thermostat – Save money and energy - Works with Alexa and Ring - C-wire required
Product Name
ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Smart Thermostat for Home
ecobee EB-STATe3L-01 3 Lite Thermostat, Wi-Fi, Works with Amazon Alexa
Amazon Smart Thermostat – Save money and energy - Works with Alexa and Ring - C-wire required
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Current Price
$241.70
$113.00
$79.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
The ecobee has it all, including Alexa built-in. Compatible with just about all major smart hubs. You can even add remote sensors to allow precision control over your heating/cooling.
I love this thermostat. All the main features of the ecobee but at a reduced price. Here's my detailed review of the ecobee 3 Lite.
Not quite as smart as our top picks, but much less expensive and has the features most people want.
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ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Smart Thermostat for Home
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ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Smart Thermostat for Home
Prime Eligible
Amazon Prime
Current Price
$241.70
HomeTechHacker Comments
The ecobee has it all, including Alexa built-in. Compatible with just about all major smart hubs. You can even add remote sensors to allow precision control over your heating/cooling.
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For The Masses
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ecobee EB-STATe3L-01 3 Lite Thermostat, Wi-Fi, Works with Amazon Alexa
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ecobee EB-STATe3L-01 3 Lite Thermostat, Wi-Fi, Works with Amazon Alexa
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Current Price
$113.00
HomeTechHacker Comments
I love this thermostat. All the main features of the ecobee but at a reduced price. Here's my detailed review of the ecobee 3 Lite.
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Budget Pick
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Amazon Smart Thermostat – Save money and energy - Works with Alexa and Ring - C-wire required
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Amazon Smart Thermostat – Save money and energy - Works with Alexa and Ring - C-wire required
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Amazon Prime
Current Price
$79.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
Not quite as smart as our top picks, but much less expensive and has the features most people want.
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Additional smart thermostats to consider:

The Nest Thermostat saves money over the Nest Learning Thermostat by using less expensive display materials. It also can’t control as many types of HVAC systems, but still controls most.

Bestseller No. 1
Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Charcoal
Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Charcoal
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Emerson Sensi Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat for Smart Home, DIY, Works With Alexa, Energy Star Certified, ST55
Emerson Sensi Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat for Smart Home, DIY, Works With Alexa, Energy Star Certified, ST55
PRIVACY PROTECTION*: Sensi won’t sell your personal information to third parties
$129.99 $79.98 Amazon Prime
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ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Energy Star Certified - DIY Install, Black
ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Energy Star Certified - DIY Install, Black
Save up to 23% annually on heating and cooling costs (compared to a hold of 72°F); Control from anywhere using your Android or iOS device
$149.99 $141.08 Amazon Prime

Chromebooks

If you are looking for a laptop you should consider buying a Chromebook. They are inexpensive, secure, and can do what most people want to do on a laptop. Here’s a detailed list of the best Chromebooks I recommend now.

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Google Pixelbook Go 13.3" - Lightweight - Up to 12 Hours -Battery Life - Touch Screen Chromebook - Just Black
For The Masses
HP X360 2 in 1 Convertible Laptop 14" Touch-Screen HD Chromebook, Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB Memory, 32GB eMMC Storage, USB Type C, WiFi, Webcam, Bluetooth, Chrome OS, TiTac Card
Budget Pick
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2, 2-in-1, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 13MP Camera, Chrome OS, 12.2", 16:10 Aspect Ratio, Light Titan (XE520QAB-K01US)
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Google Pixelbook Go 13.3" - Lightweight - Up to 12 Hours -Battery Life - Touch Screen Chromebook - Just Black
HP X360 2 in 1 Convertible Laptop 14" Touch-Screen HD Chromebook, Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB Memory, 32GB eMMC Storage, USB Type C, WiFi, Webcam, Bluetooth, Chrome OS, TiTac Card
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2, 2-in-1, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 13MP Camera, Chrome OS, 12.2", 16:10 Aspect Ratio, Light Titan (XE520QAB-K01US)
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$1,297.97
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HomeTechHacker Comments
This isn't just the best Chromebook. This is one of the better laptops, period. But you'll pay for it, relative to other Chromebooks. It has an 8th generation Intel Core i5 8250U processor that makes it even faster than the Google Pixelbook.
Good, premium hardware at a relatively affordable price. Decent looks. Check out my full review of a slightly older version.
Great performance and screen for a good price. See my review.
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Google Pixelbook Go 13.3" - Lightweight - Up to 12 Hours -Battery Life - Touch Screen Chromebook - Just Black
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Google Pixelbook Go 13.3" - Lightweight - Up to 12 Hours -Battery Life - Touch Screen Chromebook - Just Black
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Current Price
$1,297.97
HomeTechHacker Comments
This isn't just the best Chromebook. This is one of the better laptops, period. But you'll pay for it, relative to other Chromebooks. It has an 8th generation Intel Core i5 8250U processor that makes it even faster than the Google Pixelbook.
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HP X360 2 in 1 Convertible Laptop 14" Touch-Screen HD Chromebook, Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB Memory, 32GB eMMC Storage, USB Type C, WiFi, Webcam, Bluetooth, Chrome OS, TiTac Card
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HP X360 2 in 1 Convertible Laptop 14" Touch-Screen HD Chromebook, Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB Memory, 32GB eMMC Storage, USB Type C, WiFi, Webcam, Bluetooth, Chrome OS, TiTac Card
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Current Price
$349.99
HomeTechHacker Comments
Good, premium hardware at a relatively affordable price. Decent looks. Check out my full review of a slightly older version.
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Budget Pick
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Samsung Chromebook Plus V2, 2-in-1, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 13MP Camera, Chrome OS, 12.2", 16:10 Aspect Ratio, Light Titan (XE520QAB-K01US)
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Samsung Chromebook Plus V2, 2-in-1, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 13MP Camera, Chrome OS, 12.2", 16:10 Aspect Ratio, Light Titan (XE520QAB-K01US)
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HomeTechHacker Comments
Great performance and screen for a good price. See my review.
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Additional Chromebooks to consider:

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Lenovo 11.6' 300e Chromebook Touchscreen LCD 2 in 1- MediaTek M8173C Quad-core 2.1GHz 4GB LPDDR3 32GB Flash Memory Chrome OS Model 81H00000US (Renewed)
Lenovo 11.6" 300e Chromebook Touchscreen LCD 2 in 1- MediaTek M8173C Quad-core 2.1GHz 4GB LPDDR3 32GB Flash Memory Chrome OS Model 81H00000US (Renewed)
Processor: MediaTek 8173C.; 11.6" HD 10-point multitouch, IPS (1366 x 768).; 4GB Ram; Storage Up to 32GB eMMc.
$83.95 $79.99
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Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3H-C19A Laptop Intel Celeron N4000 15.6 HD (1366 x 768) Display | 4GB LPDDR4 | 64GB eMMC | Intel Wireless 802.11ac Gigabit Wi-Fi | Chrome OS | Sleeve | Pure Silver
Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3H-C19A Laptop Intel Celeron N4000 15.6 HD (1366 x 768) Display | 4GB LPDDR4 | 64GB eMMC | Intel Wireless 802.11ac Gigabit Wi-Fi | Chrome OS | Sleeve | Pure Silver
Get access to more than 3 million Android apps from Google Play to learn and do more.; Intel Celeron N4000 Dual-Core Processor (Up to 2.6GHz) | Intel UHD Graphics 600
$219.99 $183.90 Amazon Prime
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Acer Chromebook Spin 311 Convertible Laptop, Intel Celeron N4020, 11.6' HD Touch, 4GB LPDDR4, 32GB eMMC, Gigabit Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, Google Chrome, CP311-2H-C679
Acer Chromebook Spin 311 Convertible Laptop, Intel Celeron N4020, 11.6" HD Touch, 4GB LPDDR4, 32GB eMMC, Gigabit Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, Google Chrome, CP311-2H-C679
Aspect Ratio:16:9; Get access to more than 2 million Android apps from Google Play to learn and do more.
$289.99 $189.93 Amazon Prime

Online Backup Services

Backup service is a critical part of securing your home network and preserving your data.

CategoryModelComments
Money is no objectAcronis Tru ImageThis service has it all, image backups, disk cloning, mobile backups, social media backups, syncing. It also has the price to match!
For the massesiDriveThey offer mobile device backups, are reasonably priced. You can even mail in a drive of data to back up to save you weeks of online upload time
Budget pickBackblazeThis is a basic but inexpensive service. You can set it and forget it to backup files from one computer (unlimited data).
Also considerSpiderOak
Carbonite
Zoolz
Elephant Drive
SpiderOak is the backup service I use. They implement a zero-knowledge security policy and have a Linux client. I was an early adopter so I have a great rate for unlimited size and machines. New users might find it expensive.
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