CNET readers are a discerning group. You know what you want, and you know that we have the expertise to help you make a decision when you don’t. Most of you come to the site looking for a review of a specific gadget, or hoping to get a good deal on a gift.
We gather as much data as we can to bring you honest, helpful consumer tech content, especially on the products you’re most interested in. Every month, we’ll show you a top-20 list of the interesting gadgets our readers purchased through CNET.
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Top 20 reader-bought products of February
The TP-Link Tapo C120 is an affordable security camera that works both indoors and outdoors. You get crisp video, motion alerts and app-based controls. Our readers clearly loved its budget-friendly price and useful features.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad has been around forever and known for its reliability. The E16 Gen 3 has a strong everyday performance and a nice 16-inch display. With an Intel processor, 16GB of RAM and a fast 512GB SSD, it’s well suited for work, school or multitasking at home, making it obvious why our readers loved this laptop this month.
The Yale Assure Lock 2 is lets you lock and unlock your door with your phone, a keypad or voice assistants, depending on the method you choose. Convenience and peace of mind is what drew reader toward this lock this month.
With the spring allergy season approaching, many of us are getting ready with our humidifiers. Easily control the Levoit OasisMist 450S with a remote, make schedules and even control it from your phone when you’re not home. CNET readers are choosing breathability and comfort this month.
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are some of the most popular earbuds around. They have excellent noise cancellation and seamless pairing with Apple devices. They’re comfortable enough for all-day wear and deliver strong audio quality along with handy features like Transparency mode. It’s no surprise these our readers are running to pick up a pair.
Another great option for earbuds. These EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds even have real time AI translation is over 100 languages. Plus the 6-Mic AI gives you crystal clear call quality. Not to mention the sound quality is top tier. With all these features, it’s no wonder our readers loved these buds.
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The Samsung S90F boasts excellent image quality that will give you theater level quality. Plus the fast motion is a huge advantage for gamers. It’s also made with a simple design that’s made to fit into any space. This high-class TV was a big win for our readers this month.
The Amazon Eero 9 Plus mesh Wi-Fi system can help eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones and improve internet speeds throughout your home. The Eero 6 Plus three-pack is made to give fast Wi-Fi for spaces to 4,500 square feet. This pick is ideal for readers looking to improve their home internet setup.
The perfect starter 3D printer for someone just getting into it. The Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D printer is surprisingly fast and a great setup experience, especially for the price. It has four-color printing and is perfect for a smaller space. Seems like a lot of CNET readers wanted to start their 3D printing journey in February.
Portable power banks are a must-have for keeping your phone charged on the go. This Baseus Picogo model is super compact and has magnetic wireless charging that works with MagSafe-compatible devices. Its ultraportable size makes it an easy accessory to carry anywhere.
In our review of this TV, we truly considered it to be the best picture quality we’ve ever tested. It even reduces reflections better than other OLED TVs. In fact, we’d go as far as saying it has the best antiglare technology on the market. And clearly, our readers though so as well.
The Ninja Crispi offers multiple cooking functions to help you prepare meals quickly and efficiently. It also has a glass basket which means that, not only can you see your food being cooked in real time, it also looks great on the counter. Plus, it’s easier to clean. Practical kitchen picks like this are often a popular choice among readers.
Microsoft’s latest Surface Laptop is part of the new Copilot Plus PC lineup and has tons of AI features. It’s powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor and comes with 32GB of RAM. You’ll get a strong performance along with impressive battery life.
The Acer Aspire 16 AI has a large display and AI-powered hardware. It uses a Snapdragon processor and has 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It’s made for everyday tasks. Affordable laptops with solid specs like this guaranteed to be a top pick for shoppers.
The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are a top pick for us. We love the upgraded design, more comfortable fit and improved mic, noise and sound quality compared to the previous gen. It also uses a powerful QN3 chip. You also get spatial audio with head tracking.
Even though the S26 series is out, you preferred to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25, which is still a great phone. It uses a high-end processor, bright display and has a versatile camera system. It’s great for everything from everyday use to photography.
This Arlo video doorbell includes head-to-toe vision, night vision and a 180-degree field of view. In addition to offering 2K vision, it’s IP65 water-resistant, so you can stay safe and keep an eye on things at home regardless of the weather.
The TCL 65-inch QM8K series smart TV is not only loved by our reader but by us as well. The TV boasts great picture quality and has very few haloing artifacts. Plus the Filmmaker mode helps create more accurate pictures. The picture is best in high dynamic range movies and games, and its new antihalo technology helps to improve contrast.
A reliable HDMI cable is essential for connecting TVs, gaming consoles and streaming devices. This Monoprice cable, which supports up to 8K resolution, has features like Dynamic HDR and eARC. It’s no surprise a practical accessory like this was frequently bought.
Approximate price $450Mopping functionality NoSelf-empty dock NoReplaceable battery YesVacuum type Cordless stickAnti-allergy filter (HEPA) YesBin capacity 0.68 litersWeight 9 poundsBattery life/runtime 60 minutes
The Shark Stratos vac is built to handle everyday messes, like pet hair. It’s super lightweight and easy to push around your home. It’s no surprise a reliable vacuum like this was picked up a lot.
What else did you buy?
The top-20 list here is specific to gadgets, but that isn’t the only thing our readers get through CNET. Anyone interested in privacy might also sign up for a VPN based on our reviews. We also cover how to watch your favorite shows and movies on subscription services like Disney Plus and Hulu, and how to get the best phone plan through T-Mobile or Verizon.
We also noticed that a lot of our readership buys HDMI cables and, inexplicably, toothpaste. Hundreds of tubes of toothpaste. Why do you like toothpaste so much? And why does tech make you want said toothpaste?
We’ll continue to bring you the top products in consumer tech so you can make informed choices on what to buy and where to buy it. And if you want something more niche, like Green Gobbler Main Line drain cleaner while you’re here, we won’t stop you.