All articles by "Yvonne"

A sleek design, long battery life, and adjustable volume controls make the Jabra Talk 25 a great Bluetooth headset. Over 25 testing hours showed that the design values both battery life and audio quality.

We tested the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2, a portable dust- and water-resistant speaker with a surprising amount of power for its size.

We tested the Logitech Z906 to see how it stacks up against other surround sound systems, and found it performed great for such a compact speaker setup. It’s an incredible value for filling smaller rooms with sound.

The Edifier R1700BT speakers sport a beautiful sound and a substantial build. Despite being bulky, we thought they offered great value for the price.

With barebones connectivity, an eye-catching design, and shockingly good sound, beginners and audio junkies alike will be happy with the Edifier R1280T speakers.

I tested the Monoprice HT-35 for over a month on movies, TV, music, and video games. While it may not be the best fit for devout audiophiles, it’s an excellent sound system for casual users or home theater fans on a budget.

This soundbar is a top option with virtual surround, a wirelessly connected standalone subwoofer, and a surprisingly rich sound spectrum.

A great soundbar surround system has excellent audio and quality of life features like Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth. We tested soundbars for 30 hours to find out which are the cream of the crop.

If you want a loud little party machine that won’t break on you and, most importantly, won’t break the bank, then the Soundcore 2 could be the Bluetooth speaker for you. Its sound impressed us during days of testing.

The Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay A1 offers top-notch sound and a beautifully high-brow design, but dated Bluetooth tech and lackluster battery life hold it back from greatness. I tested it for a week’s worth of listening.

The JBL Flip 5 has solid battery life and build quality, providing you with substantial sound for almost any adventure you throw at it. I put it to test for a week.

The sound, battery life, and build quality of the JBL Pulse 3 won’t blow your socks off, but they won’t disappoint either. The ridiculously customizable light show was the life of the party during my 30 hours of testing.

If you can afford the high price tag that comes with a brand like JBL, the Clip 3 will give you plenty of volume and a super-durable build quality. I put it to the test for 20 hours.

The Nest Audio is Google’s latest music-focused smart speaker. I tested it for 72 hours to see how it stacks up against the Google Home lineup and other smart speakers on the market.

Apple’s HomePod Mini takes aim at the smart speaker market, and our expert tested to see how it stacks up against the Echo Dot