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

Nintendo Switch OLED

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $335.

Worth-it breakdown

3 products selected

Image: PlayStation BlogPlayStation 5 Pro official product visual

Gaming

PlayStation 5 Pro

83
Best value

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

Critic score83
Value signal97
Price$699
Lifecycle1y 8m old
User score7.3

Consensus

83/100

Lifecycle

1y 8m old

Value signal

97/100

Image: ASUS ROGASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 official product visual

Laptops

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

83
ShortlistRyzen 9

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

Critic score83
Value signal58
Price$1,999
Lifecycle2y 5m old
User score7.8

Consensus

83/100

Lifecycle

2y 5m old

Value signal

58/100

Image: NintendoNintendo Switch OLED official product visual

Gaming

Nintendo Switch OLED

83
Best value

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

Critic score83
Value signal100
Price$349
Lifecycle4y 9m old
User score8.6

Consensus

83/100

Lifecycle

4y 9m old

Value signal

100/100