Hands-on reviews before you buy
Scored, tested product reviews — pros, cons, and a clear verdict before you check out.
Products we tested and rated
Score, verdict, and pros/cons for every product below.
Steelcase Series 1 Review: Steelcase Engineering, Home-Office Price | Keen Review
We lived with the Steelcase Series 1 for eight weeks of daily WFH work to see whether it earns its "budget Steelcase" reputation next to the pricier Leap and a generic mesh chair.
Leatherman Wave Plus Review: Four Months of Pliers-First EDC, Toolbox, and Camp Duty
Four months of daily carry, home repairs, and camping put the Leatherman Wave Plus's pliers, outside-access blades, and build quality to the test — with a few real annoyances along the way.
Vitamix 5200 Review: Six Weeks of Smoothies, Nut Butter, and Blade-Friction Soup
The Vitamix 5200 out-blends ordinary countertop blenders on texture, ice crushing, and friction-heated soup, but it demands your full attention and a tolerance for real noise every time you use it.
Dyson Airwrap i.d. Review: Six Weeks Taming Curls, Waves, and a $600 Price Tag
After six weeks across three different hair types, the Dyson Airwrap i.d. delivers real salon-style curls without direct heat damage, but the price and learning curve mean it isn't for everyone.
Framework Laptop 13 Review: Six Weeks With the Repairable Ultrabook | Keen Review
Six weeks and three real hands-on repairs later, the Framework Laptop 13 proves its modular, upgradeable design is genuinely useful day to day, not just a novelty.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Review: Five Weeks, Two Flights, and a Washing Machine
We wore Anker's Soundcore Liberty 4 NC daily for five weeks -- gym, commute, two flights, and one accidental wash cycle -- to see if its ANC, battery life, and built-in heart-rate sensor hold up to real use.
Peloton Row Review: Six Weeks With Connected Rowing's Priciest Habit
Six weeks of daily rowing on Peloton's connected machine reveals a quiet, beautifully built rower whose real cost only shows up after you add the monthly membership.
Weber Spirit II E-310 Review: 14 Weeks of Real Backyard Grilling
After fourteen weeks and more than 40 cooks, the Weber Spirit II E-310 proved to be an even-heating, flare-up-resistant upgrade over entry-level grills, with a couple of real mechanical quirks worth knowing about.
Litter-Robot 4 Review: Six Weeks With Two Cats Sharing One Box
We ran the Litter-Robot 4 for six weeks with two cats sharing one unit — a harder real-world test than the single-cat reviews usually cover.