Latest articles by Erin Bashford
Don’t bother with Bose in the President's Day sales — I prefer these Bose QuietComfort and SoundLink alternatives
Bose is overrated. I firmly believe these five audio products are better than Bose's alternative, and let me prove it.
Forget those fancy coffee makers — this handheld portable espresso machine is the only coffee maker you need
Perfect for outdoor adventures, the Wacaco Minipresso GR2 is a handheld espresso machine powered by nothing more than human strength.
What Tom’s Guide tested this week: Expert reviews of Dyson, Insta360 and more
The highlights (and lowlights) from a week of expert product reviews.
SteelSeries Nimbus+ review: A middle-of-the-road phone gaming controller
The SteelSeries Nimbus+ is compatible with Apple devices and there’s an Android model too, fit with Hall Effect triggers — and both have some glaring flaws.
I just tested the Dyson Gen5Detect — and it ruins every other vacuum for me
The Dyson Gen5Detect is one of the best vacuum cleaners around at the moment. But it’s almost $1k, which might make it unattainable for some people.
Keychron Q12 Max Southpaw review: A customizable keyboard for the lefties
If looks could kill, I’d be dead. This left-handed keyboard is completely customizable and hot-swappable, perfect for personalization.
I tested one of the few handheld, portable espresso machines on the market — the results surprised me
The Wacaco Minipresso GR2 is a portable handheld espresso machine capable of reaching 18-bar pressure. It looks the part and makes a delicious coffee, too.
Insta360 Connect review: This $2,000 webcam is in a league of its own
Although it’s eye-wateringly expensive, the Insta360 does what no other webcam can do. It’s the perfect accessory for medium to large conference rooms.
What Tom’s Guide tested this week: 5 products that won our expert reviewers’ hearts
You get 4.5 stars! And you get 4.5 stars!
I just tested these new headphones and I like them more than Bose QuietComfort Ultra — and they're $200 cheaper
As a reviews writer, I test a lot of headphones. But rarely do new products stick in my mind like the Soundcore Space One Pro.
I got my hands on the ‘first men’s hair dryer’ — and the results surprised me
Heist 3.0 Men’s hair dryer is a hair dryer made for people with short hair. Its controlled heat nurtures scalp health and ionic power tames frizz well.
Soundcore Space One Pro review: A masterclass in how to shuck off a ‘budget’ stereotype
The Soundcore Space One Pro are a massive upgrade from Anker’s audio brand’s previous iteration, with amazing sound quality and premium app features.
Tom's Guide reviews of the week: Galaxy S25 Ultra, AI voice recorder and more
Here's what our expert testers have had their hands on this week.
I got this $1,000 coffee bean doser that takes specialty coffee to the next level — but it's level no one asked for
The Acaia Orion is a premium-price, premium-build coffee bean doser. Its one job is to dispense a set amount of coffee beans so you can get grinding straightaway. And it's over $1,000.
JBL Live 770NC review: For the bass lovers, and the bass lovers only
The JBL Live 770NC headphones are truly for bass lovers. The custom EQs lean heavily into punchy, energetic, and overbearing bass, and would put off audio detail seekers.
Fellow Tally Pro review: This expensive coffee scale is missing one premium feature
The Fellow Tally Pro is a premium-priced coffee scale with a BrewAssist mode and a timer — but no auto flow rate monitor.
I love premium coffee gadgets as much as the next person — but this $1,000+ coffee bean doser is a step too far
The Acaia Orion bean doser is a $1000+ premium bean doser intended to take the guesswork out of weighing beans. It does its job well, but there’s no clear purpose.
This under-$35 purchase has done wonders for my skin — here's why you need an Owala
My younger sister had been haranguing me to buy an Owala water bottle, and I'm so glad I finally listened to her.
What Tom's Guide tested this week: 5 best products to buy right now
Here are the best (and worst) products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.
JBL Tour One M2 review: Pass me the aux, it’s so much better
The JBL Tour One M2 headphones are a pair of mid-range headphones with no hi-res Bluetooth codecs, and they sound so much better wired.
Acaia Lunar review: This $250 coffee scale isn’t for the faint of heart
The Acaia Lunar is an innovative professional-grade coffee scale designed to take the guesswork out of espresso — if you’re willing to take it seriously.
I hate that this $220 coffee accessory is one of the best things I've ever used
This top-of-the-range coffee scale has ruined me for using any other scale — but it's so expensive.
What Tom's Guide tested this week: 7 products our expert reviewers loved or loathed
Here are the best (and worst) products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.
