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.
Ring Video Doorbell Review: Ten Weeks of Real Front-Door Testing
We used the standard battery-powered Ring Video Doorbell as our daily front-door camera for ten weeks to see if it holds up once the marketing claims meet a busy street.
Withings Body+ Review: Four Months of Wi-Fi Weigh-Ins
We used the Withings Body+ Wi-Fi smart scale daily for four months across two adults and a pregnancy to see if automatic body composition tracking is worth skipping the phone every morning.
Skip Hop Duo Signature Diaper Bag Review: Backpack Organization That Survives Real Use
We carried the Skip Hop Duo Signature backpack diaper bag daily for eight months, from newborn bottles through toddler snack-and-toy chaos, to see if its stroller straps and organization actually hold up.
Chromecast with Google TV (4K) Review: Six Weeks of Daily Streaming Across Three TVs | Keen Review
Six weeks of daily streaming across three different televisions showed exactly where the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) earns its $49.99 price — and where its ad-heavy home screen and AAA-battery remote hold it back.
Anker PowerConf S3 Review: Six Weeks Replacing a Laptop Mic on Real Meeting Calls
Six weeks of daily Zoom, Teams, and Meet calls with the Anker PowerConf S3 show where a dedicated speakerphone clearly beats a laptop's built-in mic, and where its small-desk limits show up.
Audio-Technica AT-LP60X Review: A Smart Starter Turntable
Five months of daily and weekly listening show the Audio-Technica AT-LP60X is an easy, fully automatic on-ramp into vinyl with real limits once you want to upgrade.
Ember Mug 2 Review: The Smart Mug That Actually Stops Coffee Going Cold | Keen Review
Six weeks of daily coffee and tea with the Ember Mug 2 showed exactly when a temperature-controlled mug earns its price — and when a $15 warmer plate does the job just as well.
Elgato Stream Deck Review: Eleven Weeks as Both a Streaming Rig and a Desk Macro Pad
Eleven weeks with the 15-key Elgato Stream Deck across streaming and everyday productivity shows a genuinely well-built macro pad that's worth $150 only if you have enough repetitive, multi-step actions to justify it.
Copic Sketch Markers 72-Piece Set Review: Worth the Splurge?
Eighteen months of daily comic and illustration work with the Copic Sketch 72-piece set show it blends better than any budget alcohol marker, but the price, paper, and refill upkeep are real costs.