Electronics
Chargers, power banks, storage, routers, laptops, e-readers, headphones, earbuds, smart speakers and Bluetooth speakers we've researched, with who each one suits and what to check first.
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Buying guide · Electronics
Switch 2 microSD cards
Nintendo Switch 2 Storage: Why a Regular microSD Card Won't Work
Switch 2 stores games only on microSD Express cards, up to 2TB. What that means, whether your old Switch card still works, how to insert a card, and how to size your capacity.
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Magnetic power banks
5,000 vs. 10,000mAh Magnetic Power Banks: Which Capacity Actually Fits Your Day
Thinner and lighter, or more reserve charge — the real tradeoff behind every magnetic power bank's capacity number, plus what affects real-world charging speed.
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AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 3: what's new, who should upgrade, and what needs an iPhone
What AirPods Pro 3 add (heart rate sensing, IP57, longer battery with noise cancellation), which features need a recent iPhone, how the Hearing Aid feature works, and when your current earbuds are enough.
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Echo Dot vs Dot Max
Echo Dot vs Echo Dot Max: Which Alexa Speaker Should You Get?
How Amazon's Echo Dot and Echo Dot Max differ in sound, smart home hub support, sensors and warranty, and when the cheaper Dot is all you need.
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iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Air and iPhone 17: which new iPhone fits you
How Apple's first foldable compares with the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPhone 17 on screen size, weight, cameras, battery and unlocking, what reviewers say about the crease and app support so far, and who should wait.
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Wi-Fi 7 routers
Do You Need a Wi-Fi 7 Router? What to Check Before You Upgrade
What Wi-Fi 7 adds over Wi-Fi 6, which internet plans and devices actually benefit, and what to check on a router's spec sheet before buying.
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Reviews

PNY 256GB microSD Express Card
Switch 2 owners who need more installed-game storage.
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UGREEN MagFlow 25W Power Bank
A built-in cable and a notably strong magnetic grip.
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Anker Nano 45W Smart Display Charger
A compact, single-device charger with real-time status.
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Anker Nano 5K (5,000mAh) Qi2 Magnetic Power Bank
Slim daily-pocket carry for a single meaningful top-up.
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GL.iNet Beryl 7 Travel Router
Travelers who want dual 2.5G ports and newer Wi-Fi hardware.
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GL.iNet Beryl AX Travel Router
Established, lower-cost travel router for typical hotel use.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16 (Core i5, 16GB, 512GB)
Browsing, Office, documents and video calls on a roomy 16-inch screen.
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 16GB)
Everyday reading in any light.
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Shokz OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Earbuds
Music while staying aware.
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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Sport Headphones
Running with your ears open.
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Apple AirPods Pro 3
iPhone owners who want ANC.
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Amazon Echo Dot Max (Graphite)
An Alexa speaker that's also a smart home hub.
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JBL Grip Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black)
A rugged speaker you can carry in one hand.
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TP-Link Archer BE600 (BE9700) Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
Multi-gig internet and Wi-Fi 7 devices.
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