Engadget review recap: The best of 2026
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar review: A great home theater option all by itself
Bose's latest soundbar pulls double duty as both a TV and music speaker. Plus, it doesn't need a separate subwoofer for adequate bass.
Affordable alternatives to Apple’s AirPods Max
If you can live without deep iOS integration and the polished design of the AirPods Max, you could save hundreds.
Engadget’s best of 2026
The highest-rated devices that we reviewed this year in a variety of categories.
Affordable alternatives to Apple’s AirPods Pro
You won't find the exact same AirPods Pro features elsewhere, but you will find persuasive savings.
Engadget review recap: Apple devices, Sonos’ return and more
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
Beats 360 review: Customizable headphones capable of double duty
Beats goes all in on customization with the Beats 360, offering headphones that are built for use everywhere - including the gym.
Sonos Ace Ultra review: Giving the people what they want
The Ace Ultra is an obvious upgrade over the original Ace headphones, with headphone linking performing reliably already, even in its early phase.
Apple AirPods 5 review: The choice is clear
The most notable AirPods 5 upgrades are available on both models, but you'll be happier with the pricier one.
Engadget review recap: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Insta360 Luna Pro and more
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
