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OCTOBER 2014

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New to the 100

APPLE IPHONE 6

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 1

Reader Popularity: 1

The iPhone grows up

The iPhone 6 delivers a bigger screen while remaining easy to handle, with plenty of features to satisfy everyone -- and the promise of Apple Pay on the horizon to potentially sweeten the deal even further.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 2

Reader Popularity: 2

Apple iPhone 6 Plus

The iPhone 6 Plus is too big for everyone to love it, but it's Apple's best phone this year. If your budget and your pocket can make room for it, give the iPhone 6 Plus serious consideration.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -2

-2

Highest position: 1

Reader Popularity: 3

Samsung Galaxy S5

Subtly improved and smartly refined, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a superior superphone that hits every mark but the sharpest design.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 4

Reader Popularity: 8

Motorola Moto X Late 2013

With a powerful new processor, an elegant design, and fresh Android software, Motorola's Moto X is a tempting smartphone proposition.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 5

Reader Popularity: 6

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

If you love the high-end tech Samsung crams into its phones but hate the plastic bodies, the Galaxy Alpha may well be the phone for you.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 6

Reader Popularity: 4

BlackBerry Passport

The BlackBerry Passport's bullish focus on productivity spawns a fantastic keyboard, but its blocky shape makes one-handed use difficult.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -2

-2

Highest position: 2

Reader Popularity: 10

LG G3

Possessing the right blend of features and design, the G3 finally gives LG the right phone with which to challenge Korean rival Samsung.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -6

-6

Highest position: 2

Reader Popularity: 5

Microsoft Surface Pro 3

While the new Surface Pro 3 is Microsoft's best PC to date, it's more successful as a tablet than a laptop replacement.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -3

-3

Highest position: 1

Reader Popularity: 7

HTC One M8

Elegant style, raw power, and sophisticated features make the HTC One M8 an excellent smartphone choice for anyone but the most exacting photographer.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -6

-6

Highest position: 3

Reader Popularity: 21

Samsung Galaxy S5 Active

Though it's only marginally more durable than the original Galaxy S5, the Galaxy S5 Active's physical buttons and high-end features keep it in Samsung's hit parade.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -2

-2

Highest position: 2

Reader Popularity: 14

Sony Xperia Z2

Its impressive performance rivals the Samsung Galaxy S5 for smartphone top dog, but the Z2's slick glass and metal design trumps the S5's plastic body.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -4

-4

Highest position: 8

Reader Popularity: 11

Vizio E0i-B series

With picture quality that outdoes that of numerous more-expensive TVs, Vizio's E series likely represents the best value of 2014.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -10

-10

Highest position: 3

Reader Popularity: 39

Roku 3

The Roku 3 nabs CNET's Editors' Choice Award for streaming-video boxes, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 5

Highest position: 5

Reader Popularity: 16

Samsung Galaxy Tab S (10.5-inch)

An exceptional screen and a long list of software goodies make the Galaxy Tab S Samsung's best tablet to date and our top Android choice for an entertainment slate.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -3

-3

Highest position: 2

Reader Popularity: 20

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

For $299.99, the Galaxy Note 3 from Samsung is larger than life but incredibly fast and boasts a better S Pen interface.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -6

-6

Highest position: 1

Reader Popularity: 30

Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung's flagship smartphone expands on high-end hardware features with software skills it hopes it will push it ahead of competitors. Some are useful, others more frivolous.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -6

-6

Highest position: 11

Reader Popularity: 27

SimpliSafe Home Security

SimpliSafe wins our Editors' Choice. Let us tell you why.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -4

-4

Highest position: 10

Reader Popularity: 12

Asus RT-AC68U Dual-band Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit Router

Looking for a Wi-Fi router that has it all? Asus' latest RT-AC68U will fit the bill.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 2

Highest position: 19

Reader Popularity: 44

Xiaomi RedmI

This Chinese company's $133 phone is affordable Android with a boost, delivering a far better camera and user experience than you'd expect for the price.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 20

Reader Popularity: 15

Vizio M2i-B series

Excellent picture quality, well thought-out features and distinctive design make the Vizio M-Series seem like a much more expensive TV than it really is.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -14

-14

Highest position: 7

Reader Popularity: 71

Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport

Sprint's Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport inches ahead of the original S5 by combining identical performance in a slightly more polished package.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -5

-5

Highest position: 17

Reader Popularity: 13

Asus AC2400 RT-AC87U Dual-band Wireless Gigabit Router

Asus' first 802.11ac router offers great performance with existing Wi-Fi devices and is future-proof thanks to its support of the latest 802.11ac standard.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 19

Reader Popularity: 32

Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III

The next generation of Bose's popular Soundlink III $300 wireless speaker has a new design and reportedly offers even better sound for its small size.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 2

Highest position: 24

Reader Popularity: 22

Beats Studio Wireless Series

While it'll cost you a hefty $380, the Beats Studio Wireless is an excellent wireless Bluetooth headphone.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -10

-10

Highest position: 15

Reader Popularity: 19

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display (15-inch, 2014)

While the small updates to the 2014 model aren't enough for most existing users to upgrade, Apple's excellent 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro is still our go-to laptop of choice for shoppers at the high end.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -13

-13

Highest position: 10

Reader Popularity: 24

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro

This updated Yoga 2 Pro hybrid laptop-tablet adds a 3,200x1,800-pixel screen for an impressive $999.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 27

Reader Popularity: 33

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Although it's a disappointment Sony hasn't increased the screen resolution along with its size, and the camera's quirks are rather odd, the Xperia Z3 Compact's improved design, vast amounts of power, decent battery life and waterproof body help it maintain its position as one of the best mini flagships around.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -12

-12

Highest position: 1

Reader Popularity: 31

Google Nexus 5

Strong performance, high-end specs, and an ultra-affordable price make the Google Nexus 5 not just the best unlocked phone on the market, but the best Nexus phone by far.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -11

-11

Highest position: 18

Reader Popularity: 64

Lenovo Yoga 2 13-inch

If you can't quite afford the Yoga 2 Pro but still want a full-time laptop and a part-time tablet, the 13-inch Lenovo Yoga 2 is an excellent choice.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 1

Highest position: 16

Reader Popularity: 56

Shark Rotator Pro Lift-Away

The Shark Rotator Pro Lift-Away vacuum costs $200. You might not expect much at that price, but the Shark competed admirably and made a lasting impression.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -9

-9

Highest position: 12

Reader Popularity: 94

GoPro Hero3

GoPro's latest generation of sports cameras is its best yet, offering tremendous flexibility, proven durability, and some of the highest available resolutions and frame rates in the business.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -8

-8

Highest position: 17

Reader Popularity: 52

Bose SoundLink Mini speaker

While it's fairly expensive at $200, the Bose SoundLink Mini is one of few standout products in the ultracompact wireless speaker category.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -3

-3

Highest position: 4

Reader Popularity: 67

LG G2

We get our hands on an international LG G2 handset, down to its bright 5.2-inch screen, 13-megapixel camera, and wacky rear-mounted buttons.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 34

Reader Popularity: 18

Bose QuietComfort 25

The QuietComfort 25 model takes Bose's already stellar noise-canceling headphones and levels them up to new heights.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -7

-7

Highest position: 10

Reader Popularity: 43

Jawbone Up24

The Jawbone Up24's Bluetooth syncing, Android and iOS support, and stylish look put it at the head of the health tracker pack.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 36

Reader Popularity: 29

Nvidia Shield Tablet

Even if you don't take advantage of its gaming prowess, the Nvidia Shield Tablet is one of the most versatile -- and affordable -- high-performance 8-inch Android slates you can buy.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 25

Highest position: 26

Reader Popularity: 73

Apple iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -1

-1

Highest position: 37

Reader Popularity: 47

LG L90

Though it doesn't have LTE and takes unimpressive photos, the LG Optimus L90 remains a worthy midrange contender that you should look at if you're on a budget.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 11

Reader Popularity: 53

Motorola Droid Maxx

At the pinnacle of Verizon's Droid devices stands the new Droid Maxx flagship, offering a two-day battery, fresh electronics, and hands-free search.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -7

-7

Highest position: 13

Reader Popularity: 65

Roku Streaming Stick (2014)

Roku's Streaming Stick offers tons of apps, a real remote, and a compact design for just $50, making it the best streaming stick and an outstanding value.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -1

-1

Highest position: 40

Reader Popularity: 51

Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (802.11ac)

What it lacks in functions and features, the new AirPort Extreme more than makes up for that in its great new look and fast performance.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 11

Highest position: 42

Reader Popularity: 45

Samsung Galaxy Tab S (8.4-inch)

With its slim design, fantastic screen, and oodles of power, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is a superb smaller tablet, and a worthy competitor to the ever-popular iPad Mini.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 2

Highest position: 31

Reader Popularity: 37

Audio-Technica ATH-M50

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones are among the best available for less than $200, offering excellent sound and build quality.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -19

-19

Highest position: 2

Reader Popularity: 25

Apple iPad Air

Functionally, the iPad Air is nearly identical to last year’s model, offering only faster performance and better video chatting. But factor in design and aesthetics, and the iPad Air is on another planet.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -2

-2

Highest position: 9

Reader Popularity: 42

Apple iPhone 5S

Apple's newest flagship smartphone is its most advanced iPhone yet, but many of its most promising features are buried under the hood.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -8

-8

Highest position: 38

Reader Popularity: 66

Xiaomi Mi 4

Xiaomi's Mi 4 offers almost everything you want in a high-end flagship smartphone -- beautiful design and snappy performance at a price that's just too good to pass up.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 21

Highest position: 47

Reader Popularity: 35

Apple MacBook Air (2013, 13-inch)

The 13-inch MacBook Air looks and feels just like last year's but runs for more than 12 hours.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 43

Highest position: 2

Reader Popularity: 17

Google Nexus 7 2012

Thanks to its stellar performance and affordable price, the Nexus 7 is the Android tablet to get.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 2

Highest position: 11

Reader Popularity: 89

Nest Learning Thermostat

The second generation of the energy-saving Nest Learning Thermostat puts this device even further ahead of the (nearly nonexistent) competition.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -8

-8

Highest position: 5

Reader Popularity: 36

Linksys WRT1900AC Wireless Router

Remember the WRT54G Wi-Fi router? Linksys' latest WRT1900AC will make you reminisce the good old days.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 3

Highest position: 9

Reader Popularity: 86

Apple iPhone 5C (16GB White)

The iPhone 5C is basically an iPhone 5 with a plastic housing. But for $99 on contract, that's a pretty fantastic deal.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 3

Highest position: 43

Reader Popularity: 72

Nokia Lumia 1020

Avid mobile photographers will love the Nokia Lumia 1020's exact controls, but casual users should stick to cheaper camera phones.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 53

Reader Popularity: 81

HTC One M8 for Windows

While its camera isn't best-in-class and Windows Phone's underwhelming app selection still stings, the elegant and sophisticated HTC One M8 is an enticing alternative to Nokia models.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 5

Highest position: 52

Reader Popularity: 83

Samsung SSD 850 Pro

The hefty pricing aside, the Samsung SSD 850 Pro is one of the best, if not the best, standard consumer-grade solid-state drives on the market.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -8

-8

Highest position: 43

Reader Popularity: 77

Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router (R7000)

Netgear's Nighthawk R7000 delivers fast Wi-Fi performance and acts as a powerful storage server when coupled with an USB 3.0 external hard drive.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -12

-12

Highest position: 14

Reader Popularity: 28

Nokia Lumia Icon (Verizon Wireless)

An aluminum border, a speedy quad-core processor, and a 20-megapixel camera are just some of the things the 5-inch Nokia Lumia Icon has going for it.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 57

Reader Popularity: 41

T-Mobile Personal CellSpot

The Personal CellSpot is an all-around excellent home Wi-Fi router with no monthly fees that also works very well with Wi-Fi calling.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 43

Highest position: 58

Reader Popularity: 75

Bose QuietComfort 20

Despite some downsides, including a high price, the Bose QuietComfort 20 offers the best noise-canceling in an in-ear headphone and should tempt frequent travelers looking for a more compact alternative to full-size NC headphones.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -10

-10

Highest position: 36

Reader Popularity: 84

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014)

The improved S Pen goes a long way to making this high-end tablet worth the extra cost, but the stylus isn't essential to the core experience of the Galaxy Note 10.1.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 3

Highest position: 4

Reader Popularity: 62

Google Chromecast

Google's $35 Chromecast stick is a cheap and easy way to add streaming video and music to your TV, but it still isn't as fully featured as similarly priced Roku boxes.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 61

Reader Popularity: 68

Wacom Bamboo Stylus Fineline

It's a great stylus for annotating and sketching, but you might find the Wacom Bamboo Stylus Fineline a little harder to use for long stretches of writing or printing.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -27

-27

Highest position: 31

Reader Popularity: 79

Logitech UE BOOM

Ultimate Ears' new $199.99 Boom compact wireless speaker plays very loud and is water- and stain-resistant.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 24

Highest position: 63

Reader Popularity: 48

LG Tone Ultra Bluetooth Stereo Headset (White)

We liked previous LG Tone stereo wireless headsets -- and we like the new Tone Ultra. But its improved sound and design is mitigated by a significant price bump.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 64

Reader Popularity: 26

2015 Dodge Challenger

The 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack links the thrills of a classic muscle car with the tech and amenities of today.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -8

-8

Highest position: 20

Reader Popularity: 23

Samsung PNF8500

The PNF8500 is the best-performing plasma TV we've ever tested in bright rooms, and its dark room picture is good enough to challenge the best Panasonics.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 66

Reader Popularity: 78

Acer Chromebook 13

One of the nicer-looking and better-performing Chrome OS systems, the 13-inch Acer Chromebook adds some zip by ditching Intel for an Nvidia processor, but also hits a few issues with popular Chrome apps.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -26

-26

Highest position: 21

Reader Popularity: 49

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display (2013, 15-inch screen)

Thanks to new Intel CPUs and upgraded components, the 15-inch MacBook Pro remains a high-end favorite.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 7

Highest position: 54

Reader Popularity: 61

Withings Pulse O2

A new wristband and new firmware improve the Pulse and make it a true fitness band, but it's not a big leap forward over last year.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -42

-42

Highest position: 19

Reader Popularity: 50

Motorola Moto G (4G LTE)

Although the Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE is a bit pricier than its 3G-only sibling, it still has one of the best displays in the budget arena.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -36

-36

Highest position: 8

Reader Popularity: 70

Samsung UNF8000

Samsung's best LED TV in recent memory, the high-end UNF8000 not only blends stunning design with best-in-class features, it also manages to deliver excellent picture quality.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -21

-21

Highest position: 50

Reader Popularity: 91

Lenovo Y50 Touch

With the Y50 Touch, Lenovo has created a reasonably priced, not-too-big gaming laptop that doesn't look like a throwback. But the most serious PC gamers may want to hold out for a better display and faster GPU.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -5

-5

Highest position: 44

Reader Popularity: 93

JBL Flip 2

Although its battery life remains a weak point and its price has gone up a bit, the second-generation Flip is an improvement over the original and one of the best mini portable Bluetooth speakers currently available.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -17

-17

Highest position: 6

Reader Popularity: 63

iPad Mini (with Retina Display)

The new iPad Mini somehow shrinks down the iPad Air into an even more compact package, sacrificing nearly nothing.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 12

Highest position: 74

Reader Popularity: 58

Dell Inspiron 11 3000 (2014)

With the Inspiron 11 3000, Dell delivers an everyday ultraportable hybrid with an excellent battery life at a good price.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -23

-23

Highest position: 52

Reader Popularity: 88

JBL Charge

The JBL Charge is a nice compromise for those who want a better-sounding portable Bluetooth speaker but don't want to make the jump to a larger one.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -15

-15

Highest position: 21

Reader Popularity: 74

Dell Venue 8 Pro

The Dell Venue 8 Pro comes close to being a great pocket-size mini-PC, but a misplaced button and missing accessories feel like unnecessary errors.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -7

-7

Highest position: 70

Reader Popularity: 87

Vizio S4251w-B4

The Vizio S4251W sound bar adds wireless rear speakers for true surround sound, plus features a slick remote with a built-in display.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 73

Reader Popularity: 38

Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight Double 450Mbps N Router

Though not perfect, the Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight Double 450Mbps N Router would make an excellent network gateway for home and small-office environments.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 79

Highest position: 73

Reader Popularity: 57

Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless

While it's a bit overpriced, the Beats Powerbeats 2 Wireless is among the best wireless sports earphones.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -32

-32

Highest position: 12

Reader Popularity: 97

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

The ultralight Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon laptop has a few new keyboard tricks, plus a better-than-HD display.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -7

-7

Highest position: 63

Reader Popularity: 54

Nikon D5300

The Nikon D5300 is a great choice as a general-purpose dSLR.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -3

-3

Highest position: 32

Reader Popularity: 40

Nikon D5200

The Nikon D5200 makes a great choice for family and vacation photographers.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -6

-6

Highest position: 77

Reader Popularity: 92

Seagate Backup Plus Slim

If you're in the market for a portable storage device that's fast and compact, the Seagate Backup Plus Slim is the answer. Here's CNET's full review.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -20

-20

Highest position: 43

Reader Popularity: 95

WD My Passport Ultra

The WD My Passport Ultra is a great portable drive, and its included software bundle makes data backup a breeze.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 16

Highest position: 85

Reader Popularity: 34

Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router

The Asus RT-N56U is arguably one of the best true dual-band 300Mbps home routers on the market.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -20

-20

Highest position: 35

Reader Popularity: 76

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Those looking for a cheaper Galaxy S4 will find it in the S4 Mini, though this lighter phone's performance trade-offs still come at a substantial cost.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -18

-18

Highest position: 58

Reader Popularity: 96

Dropcam Pro

Dropcam's $199 next-generation networked video camera uses an all-glass lens and larger image sensor to produce sharper images. Oh, and it has better sound, too.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 10

Highest position: 24

Reader Popularity: 60

HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-in-One

If you can find a desk to accommodate its large size, the HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus all-in-one printer serves up top-shelf output quality at rapid print speeds, suitable for offices, home users, and photo enthusiasts hunting for an upgrade.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 89

Reader Popularity: 9

LG 55EC9300

The LG 55EC9300 lives up to the promise of OLED with the best picture quality of any TV we've ever reviewed.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 90

Reader Popularity: 85

Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven

This countertop cooker will have meat-eaters feasting faster than ever.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -45

-45

Highest position: 16

Reader Popularity: 90

GoPro Hero3+ (Black Edition)

The incremental update brings better Wi-Fi and battery life, a new lens, and a couple added shooting features, and keeps its predecessor's great video performance.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -20

-20

Highest position: 43

Reader Popularity: 55

Sony Alpha 6000

Despite small annoyances, the Sony Alpha A6000 is a great overall camera for more advanced photographers who want something smaller than a dSLR, especially if they need the continuous- shooting speed.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -8

-8

Highest position: 85

Reader Popularity: 69

Nokia Lumia 635

With its fun design and cheap price, the Lumia 635 is a decent option to consider if you're after 4G LTE on a budget.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -8

-8

Highest position: 56

Reader Popularity: 100

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NetGear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400

The Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 is a great dual-band router for any home at an affordable price. Its lack of Gigabit Ethernet might steer enthusiasts away, however.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 6

Highest position: 47

Reader Popularity: 99

Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat

Honeywell's Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat takes a stab at the house the Nest built.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 0

Highest position: 96

Reader Popularity: 82

HTC Butterfly 2

It can't compete with the One M8's premium metal skin, but the HTC Butterfly 2's powerful camera and processor make it one of the company's best flagship phones.

New to the 100

Change since last month: -17

-17

Highest position: 42

Reader Popularity: 46

Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

New processor leads to less noise at higher ISOs and faster performance.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 3

Highest position: 32

Reader Popularity: 59

OnePlus One

Though it's one of this year's better Android phones on paper, the OnePlus One isn't for everyone, nor is it readily available.

New to the 100

Change since last month: 2

Highest position: 58

Reader Popularity: 80

Samsung Gear 2 Neo

The Gear 2 Neo offers the best balance of features and price among Samsung's three 2014 smartwatches, but it falls short of must-have status.

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Change since last month: 1

Highest position: 49

Reader Popularity: 98

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Its enormous screen, innovative stylus, and emphasis on NFC make Samsung's stepped-up Galaxy Note 2 "phablet" the philosophical opposite of Apple's iPhone 5.