Buying lab

Compare consumer tech gear before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, lifecycle, chip and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Nvidia Shield TV Pro

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $191.

Worth-it breakdown

3 products selected

Image: LGLG C4 OLED TV official product visual

TV & Streaming

LG C4 OLED TV

76
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Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

Critic score76
Value signal61
Price$1,499
Lifecycle2y 4m old
User score8.1

Consensus

76/100

Lifecycle

2y 4m old

Value signal

61/100

Image: NVIDIANvidia Shield TV Pro official product visual

TV & Streaming

Nvidia Shield TV Pro

84
Best value

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score84
Value signal100
Price$199
Lifecycle6y 8m old
User score7

Consensus

84/100

Lifecycle

6y 8m old

Value signal

100/100

Image: SonySony Bravia 9 official product visual

TV & Streaming

Sony Bravia 9

76
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Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

Critic score76
Value signal43
Price$2,999
Lifecycle2y 1m old
User score7.5

Consensus

76/100

Lifecycle

2y 1m old

Value signal

43/100