Swift Moves

Summary Ring 3 Plus has a lower subscription charge, better live calling, and the ability to be battery-powered. Nest Hello has a superior build quality and can record 24/7 for $50/month, but it requires doorbell wires. Setup Setup is easy with Ring 3 Plus and gets the win. Nest Hello isn’t hard to set up, … Read more

Summary Ring Stick Up has more to offer than Blink, but it requires a monthly subscription. Blink Outdoor is a great for those who want to avoid mostly subscriptions, but you’ll need to buy the unreleased Sync Module 2 for $30 to record for free. Free Blink and Ring require a subscription to be useful, … Read more

Summary Ecobee5 doesn’t win in every category, but it’s more flexible and gives you more smart home control than Nest. Nest has a better build quality and works without the c-wire, but it lack smart home control. Smarts Nest is a little smarter than Ecobee because it learns your patterns and habits without manual input. … Read more

Summary Wyze Cam costs $25, and it records 12-second motion clips for free. Wyze’s mount is more flexible, and the camera has a MicroSD card slot for free 24/7 continuous recording. Blink Mini is more expensive upfront and it requires a $3/month paid subscription to operate. What You Get For Free A single indoor Wyze … Read more

Summary Apple TV 4K has a cleaner and ad-free interace that curates your content. The remote could use some work. Roku Ultra is more affordable and has a great remote, but it has an old school app based interface. Content Content refers to the channels and apps you can access along with the formats you … Read more

Summary The Roku Stick Plus interface isn’t as polished, but it concentrates on what’s important (your apps) and has a brilliant remote. Fire TV Stick 4K is great if you love Alexa and already pay for Amazon Channels, but the interface is constantly pushing ads in your face. Content Fire TV Stick 4K and Roku … Read more

Summary Bose 700 headphones have a superior build quality, fantastic sound, and a great calling experience. Sony WH1000XM3 headphones have a colorful and customizable sound profile, but they have an old school design. Sound Things are neck-and-neck, but to my ears, Sony pulls ahead just slightly. Bose doesn’t let you customize the sound in the … Read more

Summary Apple TV 4K has an iPhone-like interface that’s free from ads, and it puts all your content in a unified list. Fire TV Cube has intriguing features when you pay for your services via Amazon, but it’s too cluttered with ads. Content While Apple 4K and Fire TV Cube have a similar number of … Read more

Summary Arlo Pro 2 has better smart home integration, and there are more advanced options for $3/month with Arlo Smart. EufyCam E has more free options and won’t send your clips to outside servers. All clips are stored on an SD card. Free Both Arlo and Eufy have free plans and they’re almost identical in … Read more

Summary Ring is the more practical choice outside the inferior build quality. You can self monitor for free or pay $10/month. SimpliSafe has nicer build quality, but it doesn’t have a self-monitoring option and costs $25/month. Setup & Support Ring easily takes the win because it’s one of the easiest security systems to install. Download … Read more

Summary Eero Pro (2 nodes) is more flexible and has a far superior phone app with more features. Orbi RBK50 (2 nodes) is a better bet for those who only care about pure performance and specs. Setup Both Eero and Orbi are easy to install, but Eero takes the wins this category. It’s a battle … Read more

Summary Ecovacs Deebot N79S has a more powerful suction, longer runtime, larger dustbin, and it comes at a better price. Roomba 675 has the recognizable brand name and virtual walls, but budget level Roomba’s aren’t good enough. Navigation This refers to the battery runtime and how well the vacuum navigates your home. Deebot is the … Read more

Summary Google WiFi performs as well as Eero and has an awesome bandwidth usage interface. Eero is easier to install, has more features, and the design more versatile. Setup Both Eero and Google WiFi are easy to install, but Eero is definitely the better of the two. This isn’t based on a one-time installation. I’ve … Read more

Summary Eufy 11S is the clear winner because it has better suction, more runtime, and less noise. While Roomba is a flagship brand that everyone recognizes, Roomba 675 can’t compete on the entry-level. Navigation This will compare the two based on battery life and how well they navigate your home. Eufy wins this category easily. … Read more

Summary Dyson V10 Cyclone Absolute is newer and has the potential for more suction, but the V8 makes sense for more people. The V8’s lower price and better battery life (in regular suction mode) make the V8 a better value. Carpet The V8 and the V10 both win this section. What does that mean? If … Read more

Summary Dyson V11 has better overall performance (especially on carpet), better battery, an LCD screen, and less noise. Dyson V10 is more affordable. It comes with two roller brushes, the Soft Roller is specially made for hard floors. Carpet These two are so close when it comes to carpet performance, but the V11 pulls ahead … Read more

Summary The V8 is best for homes with multiple floor types because it comes with multiple rollers. The V7 is best for homes primarily with carpet since it has a single roller dedicated to carpets. Carpet The V8 technically has more power than the V7, as you’ll see below, but it’s not noticeable. The Dyson … Read more

Summary Fire TV Stick 4K is the better of the two since it uses a dedicated remote rather than your phone. Chromecast Ultra is a great device if you don’t mind using your phone or Google Assistant to control the TV. Content Starting with Fire TV, you can view HD content from the following apps: … Read more