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Nov 14, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Steven Tata |Max Mutter |Matt Spencer
Best Value Smart Lock ANSI Rating: Grade 3 | Use Existing Deadbolt or Full Replacement: ExistingThe Wyze Lock is a solid budget-friendly smart lock that performs well in all the ways that matter. It's a great option for a standalone smart device or a first step into creating your smart home, as it comes with its own smart hub and integrates easily into the Wyze ecosystem of smart devices. If you already own an Alexa or Google Nest, this affordable lock pairs easily with them also.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Austin Palmer |Matt Spencer |Nick Miley
Best Overall Camera Outdoor Rated: Yes | Night Vision: Yes (color)There are no other cameras on the market that offer the overall high-level performance of the Wyze Cam v3. The v3 has great recorded audio and video quality, good monitoring capabilities, an easy-to-navigate app, and sophisticated alert settings to make the events you want to capture easy to monitor when they happen. More than just offering users a top-tier product, the v3 is among the most affordable cameras on the market.
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Oct 7, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Steven Tata |Max Mutter |Matt Spencer
Best Overall ScannerPages Per Minute: 17 | Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 50If you are looking for the best scanner today but wouldn't mind saving a hundred bucks without giving up much of anything, check out the Canon ImageFORMULA R40. It seriously challenges the most premium models we've ever tested. Alas, this scanner could not match the speed of Fujitsu's incredibly fast ScanSnap iX1600 but did much better regarding optical character recognition.
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Sep 13, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Matt Spencer |Lesley Robinson
Best Overall Document PrinterPrinter Type:LaserJet | B/W or Color:Color If your primary focus lies in achieving rapid document printing with superior text clarity and economical operation, then the HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw is a standout option and our top recommendation. Specifically designed for households and small offices, this color laser printer excels in document production, consistently delivering outstanding prints characterized by crisp text and deep blacks.
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Sep 11, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Austin Palmer |Nick Miley |Matt Spencer
Best Overall Circular Saw Weight: 8.1 lbs. | Brushless Motor: NoThe Skil 5280-01 is a great all-around saw with a competitive price point. This relatively lightweight model (just 8.1 pounds) offers average plywood ripping capabilities and above-average crosscutting-the latter being a circular saw's primary function. The unit also manages crosscuts of dense wood quite well. Surprisingly, the Skil also does a decent job cutting metal pipes and sheets.
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Sep 8, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Ross Patton |David Wise |Austin Palmer |Matt Spencer
Best Overall Impact Driver Weight: 2.4 pounds | Length: 139 mmPhenomenal battery efficiency The Kobalt XTR Max 24V is our hands-down favorite for heavy-duty tasks. During our head-to-head speed assessment, this model outperformed every other impact driver that we've seen. The XTR showed a ridiculous amount of torque, maxing out our torque wrench for both fastening and loosening large nuts.
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Sep 1, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Ross Patton |Zach Joseph Lovell |Matt Spencer
Best Overall External SSDThe SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 stands on top of the podium in the realm of external SSDs. During our speed assessment, this device showed superior results to any other model in our review. If you're looking for a hard drive that you can travel with or throw in a laptop bag, the V2 is a solid option - it's one of the most compact and lightest versions we've seen. This model even has an integrated hoop on the device's body to attach a carabiner or clip.
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Aug 22, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Becca Glades |Matt Spencer
Best Coverage Claimed Coverage for 2 Units: 6000 sq. ft. | Wired Backhaul: YesThis WiFi mesh system has all the bells and whistles, with WiFi 6 compatibility, MU-MIMO, and OFDMA, the Linksys Atlas Pro 6 is one of the most future-proof products in our lineup. The system is easily set up through the Linksys app, which walks you through the process step-by-step. The app includes great features like parental controls, WiFi settings, and device prioritization.
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Aug 22, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Austin Palmer |David Wise |Nick Miley |Matt Spencer
Best Overall WiFi ThermostatColors: Gray frame with white accents | Battery Backup: NoThe Honeywell WiFi Smart Color earned top marks in this review. It is a sleek and stylish device that is chalked full of features and functions that are extremely precise. This device is supremely programmable, allowing one to control its schedule and events settings on the device itself or through the accompanying app. We found the device easy to set up, program, and operate.
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Aug 21, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Matt Spencer
Best Bang for your Buck Number of ports: 4 | Band: Dual-BandAll around, the TP-Link Archer AX55 is a great performer. It outperformed most of the WiFi routers across many of our test metrics, including our 2.4 GHz speed tests, where it was the absolute best model for the band. TP-Link also helps you get up and going with simple setup procedures and then helps you keep things reliable and safe with great QoS options and robust parental controls.
