Articles by Jon L. Jacobi
EarFun UBoom L speaker review: Solid sound, weatherproof
This weatherproof portable Bluetooth speaker sounds good and thumpy, and it's more affordable than most of the competitors in its class.
Tronsmart Trip Bluetooth speaker review: Where’s the bass?
The Tronsmart Trip has a lot going for it. IPX7 weather resistance, good looks, a captive lanyard, and true wireless stereo compatibility. But there's a reason it's so affordable--an almost complete lack of thump.
Best TVs: Top picks and plain-language explanations of specs and features
There are plenty of great smart TVs. Our guide cuts through the alphabet soup to tell you everything you need to know to buy the one that's right for you.
Samsung The Serif TV (2022) review: Unique style, great color
Samsung's The Serif smart TV puts Samsung's usual high-quality quantum-dot technology in a unique and attractive form factor.
Tribit Starlet01 kids headphones review: Astounding sound for a pittance
Advertised as the Startlet01's but boxed as the TR-KH01's, this kid's headset has dB limiting, comfort, and sound far, far better than you would reasonably expect given the $19 price tag.
Samsung QN90B Neo QLED 4K TV (2022) review: Great HDR, iffy interface
The flagship QN90B ranks as Samsung's best-looking 4K LCD TV, although its convoluted interface gave us headaches.
Samsung QN900B TV review: 8K resolution, great image quality, fantastic upscaling
Yeah, there's not much 8K content, but the Samsung QN900B does a fantastic job upscaling 4K content. Samsung's Neo QLED can't match OLED tech, but what can?
Samsung TV benchmark brouhaha: Scandalous cheating, or tempest in a teapot?
Korea's top TV vendor has been accused of programming its TVs to perform differently on benchmarks than they do in real life. Perhaps, perhaps not. Should the average user really care?
Samsung The Frame review: A new matte display coating enhances the art
Samsung's QLED Frame TV gets a new matte anti-glare screen coating that makes the art it displays appear more real.
LG G2 Evo Gallery Edition review: A great TV with terrific image processing
LG's best OLED yet shows mild improvements from a new processing engine alongside the same great interface end user experience. But it faces a real challenge from the RGB OLED TVs that have begun to appear.
Samsung S95B 4K OLED TV review: A vibrant, game-changing OLED
With its groundbreaking QD-OLED panel, Samsung's S95B sets a new standard in terms of 4K UHD picture quality.
Edifier Stax Spirit S3 review: A stellar and compact planar magnetic headphone
The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 is among the most accurate headphones we've auditioned, strong through all registers without over-emphasizing any. It's also the most compact planar magnetic headphone we've tested.
Vizio PQX-series TV review: This 85-inch smart TV brings the brightness
The Vizio P85QX-J01 smart TV pushes nearly 3,000 nits for highly impactful HDR, but its image processing isn't quite up to the performance of its smaller, less-bright PQ9-series sibling.
Bose SoundLink Flex review: A Bluetooth speaker with striking looks, pleasing sonics
The IP67-rated Bose SoundLink Flex outdoor speaker will survive the pool and beach, has good looks, and delivers both clear sound and a hefty amount of thump for its size. You can also pair two for true stereo.
Positive Grid Spark Mini review: A stylish portable Bluetooth speaker and a great practice amp
This portable Bluetooth speaker sounds great for its size and doubles as an ultra-convenient practice amp, making it the perfect gift for budding or traveling musicians.
ThinkWrite Ultra Durable Pro headphone review: Shockingly good for less than $25
ThinkWrite's Ultra Durable Pro (model TW200) headphones sound far better than you'd expect for the price. The construction hints at the price, but is also better than you might think.
Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Bluetooth speaker review: Impressive sound from a small box
If you want a loud, sonorous, compact speaker you can strap on your bike or backpack, you won't do better than the affordable Tribit StormBox Micro 2.
Best Ultra HD Blu-ray players
An Ultra HD Blu-ray player brings you one step closer to bringing the movie theater experience into the home. Our top pick has all the features most people will need, and it's also the least expensive.