After a month of testing, I determined Google WiFi (three-set) is the best mesh router for most people because it has excellent app features with similar performance to Velop’s two-pack. Velop is solid but you’d need three nodes to compete while making sacrifices on price and software. I’ll compare and contrast two mesh routers (Linksys …
After years of testing four different Ecobee models, I determined the latest Ecobee SmartThermostat (Ecobee5) is the best overall because it comes with a SmartSensor and has an Alexa speaker built-in. However, you can save substantially with Ecobee3 Lite if Alexa isn’t important to you. First, I’ll compare and contrast the two models (Ecobee3 Lite …
After months of testing, I determined Arlo Pro 2 is the best outdoor security camera overall because of its rechargeable batteries and subscription-free motion recording service. However, Nest Cam is better for people who need 24/7 recording that’s guaranteed not to miss a beat. I’ll explain how I reached my conclusion by comparing two outdoor …
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, but it’s more challenging than …
Summary 2021 Apple TV 4K has a cleaner and ad-free interface that curates your content. After being a source of complaints in previous versions, the remote is new and improved on the 2021 version. 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 …
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. Ecobee may not learn …
Summary Although the Roku Stick Plus interface is less polished, 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 bombards the viewer with advertisements. Content Fire TV Stick 4K and Roku Stick Plus both support …
Summary Bose 700 headphones have a superior build quality, fantastic sound, and a great calling experience. Sony WH1000XM4 headphones have a colorful and customizable sound profile, but the design is unspectacular. 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 Bose Music app, but it sounds great …
Summary 2021 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 apps, I …
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 and open the Ring phone app, …
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. Thanks for reading! Here at Swift Moves, we love testing and discussing tech products and gadgets. For discussion of top home security cameras, see here …
Summary Dyson V10 Cyclone Absolute is newer and has the potential for more suction, but the V8makes 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 you’re looking for the best …
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 with extra power and better …
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: Hulu, Netflix, Showtime, HBO, …