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Independent, in-depth reviews based on months of real-world use — not an afternoon of unboxing.

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Highest Ranked Products I've Tested

Every product below earned its score through weeks or months of real use — ordered from my highest-rated on down.

  1. Clear UV Top pick Clear UV Clear The robot that finally retired my Dolphin Premier. Relentless corded suction, filters that leave the water looking polished, and a UV-C sanitation... Read the full review arrow_forward 9.4 / 10
  2. Ondilo ICO Ondilo ICO Ondilo The ICO is the easiest way to keep track of your pool water and handle it yourself. Hourly pH, ORP, and temperature readings straight to my phone,... Read the full review arrow_forward 9.4 / 10
  3. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Apple Two years in, the Ultra 2 is still the best all-around watch I've owned. Post-launch features like sleep apnea notifications, Vitals, and training... Read the full review arrow_forward 9.3 / 10
  4. Saucony Peregrine 13 Saucony Peregrine 13 Saucony The rare trail shoe that splits every trade-off: light but protective, cushioned but connected to the ground. After 150+ miles and a punishing 50K on... Read the full review arrow_forward 9.1 / 10
  5. Dolphin Premier Dolphin Premier Maytronics Four years of daily-driver duty with nothing but tracks, brushes, and filters replaced. The commercial-grade ProLine build, swappable leaf bag, and... Read the full review arrow_forward 9.1 / 10
  6. Hoka Clifton 10 Hoka Clifton 10 Hoka The best Clifton yet, and my favorite road trainer to date. The reworked knit upper and extra heel drop make it faster and more secure than the 8 or 9... Read the full review arrow_forward 9 / 10
  7. Betta SE Betta SE Betta The only cordless pool gadget I trust. Solar power makes it set-and-forget, the top-loading basket is the best design in the category, and after two... Read the full review arrow_forward 9 / 10
  8. Ring Alarm Security System Ring Alarm Security System Ring For anyone on a budget, this is a near-perfect alarm. A year of daily arming and disarming with zero dropped sensors, one storm-night save, and a... Read the full review arrow_forward 8.9 / 10
  9. Oura Ring 4 Oura Ring 4 Oura The one device I never take off. Best-in-class sleep and recovery tracking in a ring you forget you're wearing — you just have to make peace with the... Read the full review arrow_forward 8.8 / 10
  10. Ring Video Doorbell Pro Ring Video Doorbell Pro Ring Two years of zero-maintenance service and it's still the first Ring device I'd tell anyone to buy. Slim enough for trim a battery model can't touch,... Read the full review arrow_forward 8.7 / 10
  11. Ring Floodlight Cam Ring Floodlight Cam Ring Light, camera, and siren in one fixture your house probably already has wiring for. Two years of zero maintenance, full-color night footage no battery... Read the full review arrow_forward 8.6 / 10
  12. Samsung StormWash DW80R5061US Samsung StormWash DW80R5061US Samsung A mid-range workhorse that gets you 90% of a premium dishwasher for half the money. Three years of daily loads, zero service calls, and StormWash jets... Read the full review arrow_forward 8.4 / 10
  13. Dolphin Skimmi Dolphin Skimmi Maytronics A well-built, effective solar skimmer with classic Maytronics quality — undone by one decision. Having to haul the whole dripping unit out of the pool... Read the full review arrow_forward 7.8 / 10