Buying guide
Shortlists built from the same scores used everywhere on the site.
Projectors
Best overall
2 shown · criteria: highest overall owner score among models with 3+ owner comments
Dangbei Atom
4.5 (2 owner comments)
$899.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“We have a dangbei mars pro 2.”
Read review →3.8 (1 owner comments)
$597.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I stared with a Samsung Freestyle, it was okay, then I went up to a Nebula Laser FHD.”
Read review →Most recommended on Reddit
2 shown · criteria: most owner recommendations
Dangbei Atom
4.5 (2 owner comments)
$899.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“We have a dangbei mars pro 2.”
Read review →3.8 (1 owner comments)
$597.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I stared with a Samsung Freestyle, it was okay, then I went up to a Nebula Laser FHD.”
Read review →Best budget (under $598)
1 shown · criteria: priced at or under $598 when checked, best score first
3.8 (1 owner comments)
$597.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I stared with a Samsung Freestyle, it was okay, then I went up to a Nebula Laser FHD.”
Read review →Soundbars
Best overall
3 shown · criteria: highest overall owner score among models with 3+ owner comments
Sonos Beam Gen 2
4.5 (16 owner comments)
$481.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I have a beam gen 2, its a literal beast for its size, the bass is sufficient if you are not a basshead, it literally feels like the sound is coming ”
Read review →LG S95TR
3.6 (5 owner comments)
$879.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I have an LG C5 and S95TR in a room that's about 300 sq.”
Read review →Nakamichi Dragon
3.2 (11 owner comments)
$3,579.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Nakamichi hooked up to another LS800 in our living room so my wife can watch youtube.”
Read review →Most recommended on Reddit
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Sonos Beam Gen 2
4.5 (16 owner comments)
$481.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I have a beam gen 2, its a literal beast for its size, the bass is sufficient if you are not a basshead, it literally feels like the sound is coming ”
Read review →Nakamichi Dragon
3.2 (11 owner comments)
$3,579.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Nakamichi hooked up to another LS800 in our living room so my wife can watch youtube.”
Read review →LG S95TR
3.6 (5 owner comments)
$879.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I have an LG C5 and S95TR in a room that's about 300 sq.”
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Sonos Ray
3.7 (1 owner comments)
$219.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I got my parents a Sonos Ray at Best Buy earlier this year for $179.”
Read review →Best budget (under $482)
2 shown · criteria: priced at or under $482 when checked, best score first
Sonos Beam Gen 2
4.5 (16 owner comments)
$481.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I have a beam gen 2, its a literal beast for its size, the bass is sufficient if you are not a basshead, it literally feels like the sound is coming ”
Read review →Sonos Ray
3.7 (1 owner comments)
$219.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I got my parents a Sonos Ray at Best Buy earlier this year for $179.”
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Streaming Devices
Best overall
4 shown · criteria: highest overall owner score among models with 3+ owner comments
Roku Ultra
4.3 (50 owner comments)
$116.86 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“The runner up would probably be the Roku Ultra; I just installed one of those and it's alright, and for \~$80 it's a good deal if you're price conscio”
Read review →4.3 (42 owner comments)
$109.98 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Google streamer, Onn Pro, Onn Plus, Fire Stick 4k Max (with updates blocked since launch) all windup second string.”
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Google TV Streamer
3.9 (14 owner comments)
$149.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I opted for a Google TV streamer for the TV I wanted more power.”
Read review →Amazon Fire TV Cube
3.6 (9 owner comments)
$134.98 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I like tech and I just buy a lot of boxes anyway haha I have Mecool KM6 Deluxe, ONN 4k pro, KM2 plus, Homatics Box R 4k plus..(also a firetv Cube 2nd ”
Read review →Most recommended on Reddit
4 shown · criteria: most owner recommendations
NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro
3.3 (151 owner comments)
$549.88 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I'll stick with my Nvidia Shield.”
Read review →4.3 (42 owner comments)
$109.98 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Google streamer, Onn Pro, Onn Plus, Fire Stick 4k Max (with updates blocked since launch) all windup second string.”
Read review →Roku Ultra
4.3 (50 owner comments)
$116.86 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“The runner up would probably be the Roku Ultra; I just installed one of those and it's alright, and for \~$80 it's a good deal if you're price conscio”
Read review →Google TV Streamer
3.9 (14 owner comments)
$149.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I opted for a Google TV streamer for the TV I wanted more power.”
Read review →Best budget (under $117)
2 shown · criteria: priced at or under $117 when checked, best score first
Roku Ultra
4.3 (50 owner comments)
$116.86 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“The runner up would probably be the Roku Ultra; I just installed one of those and it's alright, and for \~$80 it's a good deal if you're price conscio”
Read review →4.3 (42 owner comments)
$109.98 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Google streamer, Onn Pro, Onn Plus, Fire Stick 4k Max (with updates blocked since launch) all windup second string.”
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