Mini split air conditioners are good options for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for both small and large spaces, especially if you’d like a heating and cooling system ...

Learn more. All the canister vacuums we test at Consumer Reports do a terrific job cleaning bare floors, and some are very good at cleaning carpet. But what really makes canister vacuum cleaners ...

Home Security System Ratings Choose the right DIY wireless home security system for your home and budget. The best home security systems in our tests are easy to set up, have great video quality ...

Major appliances are a big purchase for most people, and buyers want them to last. Consumer Reports’ surveys have found that, from refrigerators to laundry machines, our members rank reliability ...

Our evaluation of the extra smart home features, such as the ability to control lights, that an ideal security system should offer for expanded functionality. Has a keypad for passcodes.

Do we miss the manual transmission? Can the convoluted infotainment system understand a British accent? Find out on this episode of "Talking Cars." Read CR’s First Drive review of the 2025 Mini Cooper ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side An accounting of smart features and functions associated with wireless security cameras. This does not take into account features that ...

In addition to research and reviews, Consumer Reports offers members access to the Build & Buy Car Buying Service at no additional cost. Through this service, members can compare in-stock vehicles ...

That’s where Consumer Reports’ car experts come in. We evaluate interior noise as part of more than 50 objective and subjective tests we administer to every car we purchase. We listen to the ...

In one of our standard tests, Consumer Reports technicians use a custom-built jig that swings a 100-pound steel battering ram against a locked door. They repeat the test eight times, with the ram ...

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