Recommendations
Below you will find a list of my most current recommendations for product categories as well as links to the relevant YouTube videos. Use the tabs on the left to jump between different product types. A single product US link is included on this page, but the YouTube description may have links for international buyers. This page will be updated regularly to reflect the newest products on the market. As always, these are NON-SPONSORED recommendations based on as much empirical information and testing as I can gather.
Last Update: April 4, 2024
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Best 4K Laser Projector
Hisense C1 (https://amzn.to/3PzDeit)
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Best for Bright Rooms: Formovie X5 (https://amzn.to/3LybOqb)
Best Budget Pick: Dangbei Mars Pro (https://amzn.to/415E34Y)
Best Performance Specs: JMGO N1 Ultra (https://amzn.to/3I40eBN)
Best for Gamers & Cinephiles: BENQ GP500 (https://amzn.to/3pc9yNy)
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https://youtu.be/3KmKv-TTIQQ https://youtu.be/dHIejabFLYU |
Best Portable Projector
Nebula Mars 3 (https://amzn.to/3Ruk1Qj)
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Best Budget Pick: Nebular Mars 2 Pro (https://amzn.to/3BYjZbk)
Best on Home Portable: JMGO N1 (https://amzn.to/3GvThsb)
Best for Mini Projector: WEMAX Go Advanced (https://amzn.to/3FPiXiR)
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https://youtu.be/wFcLjrGhJZA https://youtu.be/yvtpArSHXeU |
Best Budget Projectors
Best $200-$600
Nexigo PJ40 Gen 3 (https://amzn.to/3OKpgK2)
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Best Viewing Experience: Paris Rhone 4K (https://amzn.to/3UBXDXb)
Best $100-$200
Groview JQ818C (https://amzn.to/3W3ernl)
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Nexigo PJ20 (https://amzn.to/3hewmso)
Best Under $100
HAPPRUN H1 (https://amzn.to/3yGSTUl)
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Best Connectivity, Wireless Mirroring: FEBFOXS (https://amzn.to/3ThmQlK)
Best Small Form Factor: YOWHICK (https://amzn.to/3S593Oa)
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https://youtu.be/-gWIzxVptlE https://youtu.be/ooFvyudbxNE https://youtu.be/8mVX_29gXHE |
Best Ultra Short Throw Projectors
Best Overall
AWOL LTV-3500 Pro (https://amzn.to/46Im1cg)
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Best Dark Room Performance: Nexigo Aurora Pro (https://amzn.to/3Fei4k7)
Best Daylight Performance: Epson LS800 (https://amzn.to/3ttsJ7L)
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https://youtu.be/Ef0tNjGDoOU https://youtu.be/od1W43Oua4w |
Best Home Theater Projector
Epson LS11000 (https://amzn.to/46EPiW6)
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Best Budget Pick: BENQ HT4550i (https://amzn.to/46HpJ6p)
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https://youtu.be/TjgXfRMtmSU |
Best 4K PoE Security Camera
Axis P3248-LVE (B&H Photo link)
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Best Affordable Overall: EmpireTech T5842 (https://amzn.to/3i4AuYO)
Best Overall Value: Reolink RLC-811A (https://amzn.to/3J68XCo)
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https://youtu.be/IQIDKiIeHE8 |
Best Panoramic Security Camera
Annke NCD800 (https://amzn.to/3giRaP0)
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2nd Place: EmpireTech B180 (https://amzn.to/3TW8y9X)
3rd Place: Reolink Duo 1 (https://amzn.to/3ELvTqD)
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https://youtu.be/twnZayxPjzY |
Best Overall Wireless Battery Powered Security Camera
Nest Battery Camera (https://amzn.to/3WdgN2w)
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Best Non-Subscription: Eufy S40 (https://amzn.to/34RZsY0)
Best Battery Life: Blink Outdoor (https://amzn.to/3uJLSkt)
Best Non-Cloud: Reolink Argus 3 Pro (https://amzn.to/3oKGeL1)
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https://youtu.be/timM3WRaJ1g |
Best PTZ Security Camera
Hikvision Compatible (https://amzn.to/3t2WKpq)
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Top Field of View & Night Performance: UniView (https://www.nellyssecurity.com/unv-5mp-lighthunter-active-deterrence-mini-ptz-dome-ip-security-camera-ipc675lfw-ax4dupkc-vg.html)
Highest Build Quality: Amcrest (https://amzn.to/3bpzEn4)
Inexpensive Fun PTZ Camera: Besdersec (https://amzn.to/3qruxXB)
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Best Lightbulb Security Camera
EverSecu (https://amzn.to/3KvTUpa)
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Symynelec (https://amzn.to/3nx6afW)
360 Camera (https://amzn.to/3FeWhsT)
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https://youtu.be/uZCU8OUu0oc |
Top Pick Overall
Dreametech L10s Ultra (https://amzn.to/3IQTEzk)
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Best Mop
Eufy S1 Pro (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eufy-security/eufy-s1-pro-floor-washing-robot-vacuumandall-in-one-station)
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Highest Overall Score
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (https://bit.ly/4cMB2Om)
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Best Budget Vacuum
Dreametech D10 Plus (https://amzn.to/3RtNEis)
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https://youtu.be/OE0qToDBfcg https://youtu.be/4ldZCNkksgw https://youtu.be/dRPqvrvgQGU https://youtu.be/31hueQqN7Wk |
Best Overall Wired Doorbell
Eufy Dual Camera Doorbell Wired (https://amzn.to/3NX9cTn)
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Best Budget Option: Reolink WiFi Doorbell (https://amzn.to/3nVdv9m)
Best Alexa Integrated: Ring Pro 2 Video Doorbell (https://amzn.to/3A3cDSK)
Best Homekit Secure Integrated: Belkin Wemo (https://amzn.to/3UHyHdy)
Best Google Home Integrated: Google Nest Wired Gen2 (https://amzn.to/3NYyh0b)
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Best Local Control Doorbell
Reolink WiFi (https://amzn.to/3wH1LIe)
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2nd place: Reolink PoE Doorbell (https://amzn.to/3kFeCrz)
3rd place: Dahua VTO (https://amzn.to/3zrqBO6)
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https://youtu.be/6XCu6L0xn4Y |
Best Battery Doorbell
Ring Video Doorbell 4 (https://amzn.to/3lBCV6R)
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Best Budget Option: Blink Video Doorbell (https://amzn.to/3wGk1kz)
Most Potential: Eufy Dual (https://amzn.to/38Ela40)
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https://youtu.be/BCjxcBOcyTo |
Best Overall
Aqara U100 (https://amzn.to/3LBPVaf)
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Best Budget Pick
Wyze Lock Bolt (https://amzn.to/3LDKnMp)
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Best Remote Access Lock
Eufy C220 (https://amzn.to/48ArTX8)
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Best “No Smart Lock” Lock
Level Lock+ (https://amzn.to/3LBQwJ1)
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Best for Personal Use
Vantrue N4 Pro (https://amzn.to/3KEsRas)
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Viofo A139 Pro 3ch (https://amzn.to/3OZMEDG)
Top Value
70mai A810 (https://amzn.to/3QIjN8m)
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Best for Uber/Lyft/Ride Share
Viofo T130 3CH (https://amzn.to/3INxNaN)
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Best for Driver Monitoring
BlackVue DR900X (https://amzn.to/3RO42uo)
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Best for Increased Visibility
Volway 10″ Mirror (https://amzn.to/3ITIBUY)
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GKU D800 (https://amzn.to/3PnetU6)
Accessories:
Viofo A129 Polarizing Lens (https://amzn.to/3z3jM47)
Viofo T130 Polarizing Lens (https://amzn.to/3BahwLf)
Dashcam Battery (https://amzn.to/3z6QNMO)
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https://youtu.be/lzdxCOvPq5Q https://youtu.be/loI05wPoLrU |
Best Value All-in-One Silicone Diffuser
Lamomo 12V (https://amzn.to/40YkXys)
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Best Addressable Strip with Silicone Diffuser
Aclorol 12V (https://amzn.to/438H9Yr)
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Best Non-addressable COB LED Strip
SuperlightingLED RGBW (https://amzn.to/3m5QBLz)
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Best Addressable COB LED Strip
TOPXCDZ (https://amzn.to/3ZGsnFr)
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Govee RGBIC Neon Strip (https://amzn.to/3m9QMW0)
12V BTF Lighting (https://amzn.to/3Kj0YDT)
Pautix 24V Addressable (https://amzn.to/3zzlOtw)
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Best Overall
Veektomx (https://amzn.to/4as6i3T)
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Best High Capacity
UGREEN 100W 20,000mAh (https://amzn.to/3tqiKAs)
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Best Wireless
Anker MagGo 321 5000mAh (https://amzn.to/3v9034P)
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UST Projector Screen
Best Overall: Formovie Fresnel 100″ ALR (ProjectorScreen.com link)
Top Lenticular CLR Fixed Frame – Best Value: Nothing Projector CLR (https://nothingprojector.com/products/black-series-screen-for-ust-projectors?sca_ref=3620108.hsnq5IqCkS)
Top Lenticular CLR Fixed Frame – Best Performing: Spectra Vantage (https://www.projectorscreen.com/spectra-projection-vantage-100-ust-alr-clr-projector-screen-for-ultra-short-throw-projectors.html?af=hookup-af)
Top Floor Rising Screen – Best Value & Performance: Vividstorm S-Pro 100″ (https://amzn.to/3mDPliB)
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https://youtu.be/2b8PXZtL1q8 |
LED Strip Hardware
12V Power Supply (https://amzn.to/3UgtF8W)
24V Power Supply (https://amzn.to/3UhbrUA)
Non-addressable LED Controller: Shelly RGBW 2 (https://amzn.to/4bYr0ZV)
Addressable LED Controller: Dig Uno (https://shop.allnetchina.cn/collections/quinled/products/quinled-dig-uno-v3r7-digital-led-controller)
Best Overall Diffuser – Shallow Aluminum + Tented Diffuser (https://amzn.to/3C7p2VP)
Most “Spotless” Diffuser – Deep Aluminum + Spotless Cover (https://amzn.to/3hhhJRB)
Projector Hardware & Accessories
Portable Mini Tripod (https://amzn.to/3MIQccN)
4K Streaming Stick: FireTV Stick 4K Max (https://amzn.to/42twIxz)
90 degree HDMI adapter for flush fit (https://amzn.to/42lvMLu)
Security Camera Hardware & Accessories
USB Light Socket Adapter (https://amzn.to/41aXc77)
Wasserstein Flood Light (https://amzn.to/34SIMwR)
Wasserstein Solar Panel (https://amzn.to/381rsre)
NVR Recommendations
Best NVR for a tech savvy tinkerer
Blue Iris Software (https://bit.ly/3dwlGRg)
Blue Iris PC (https://amzn.to/3UlqoEM)
Blue Iris PoE Switch (https://amzn.to/3UkWS1U)
Best “No expense spared”, low maintenance NVR
UniFi Protect (https://amzn.to/3diXox5)
Best Value NVR
Reolink 811A Bundle (https://amzn.to/3qKTeRz)
Reolink 810A Bundle (https://amzn.to/3QRQUmz)
Best Balance of Features and Price
Annke AC800 Bundle (https://shrsl.com/3pgd3)
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https://youtu.be/awQgyKJFYZo |
Best Window & Door Sensor
Aqara (https://amzn.to/32NHULA)