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Eight portable Bluetooth speakers with regular prices under $100, checked in October 2026. The Soundcore Motion 300 leads, with the JBL Clip 5 as the clip-on pick and the Soundcore Select 4 Go as the budget choice.
Eight pairs of bookshelf speakers under $200, checked in October 2026 and labeled powered or passive. The Edifier R1280T is the top powered pick and the Polk Monitor XT15 the top passive pick.
Seven 32-inch smart TVs checked in October 2026, from a $140 1080p QLED to a 4K Samsung and The Frame. The TCL Q3K is the best value for most rooms.
Seven soundbars under $200 that were on sale new in October 2026, from a $80 compact bar to a 3.1 system with a wireless subwoofer. The TCL S55H is the best value for most rooms.
The Yamaha HS7 and HS8 are both still current. They share the same design and controls, so the choice comes down to room size, desk space and how much bass you need.
What to look for in a first DJ controller, plus five current beginner picks: the AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2, Numark Mixtrack Pro FX, Numark Party Mix II, Roland DJ-202 and Hercules Inpulse 200 MK3.
Turntable prices have climbed, but good record players under $200 still exist. Here are the best budget turntables you can buy new, from Audio-Technica and 1byone to Victrola and Numark.
Big brands have dropped the 19-inch size, but Sceptre and RV and bathroom TV makers still sell good small sets. Here are 19-inch TVs you can buy new today.
From budget 2.1 bars to full Dolby Atmos systems, these are the best soundbars for Samsung TVs you can buy now, including Samsung's 2026 Q-Series and top Sony and Sonos picks.
The VIZIO SB4051-D5 5.1 system is no longer sold. We look at its current equivalent, the VIZIO 5.1 Soundbar (SV510MW-0906), with a wireless subwoofer and wireless surrounds.