Electronics
Electronic components, boards, kits, and devices for projects and experimentation that bridge software and hardware development.
Meta Quest 3 512GB | VR Headset — Thirty Percent Sharper Resolution — 2X Graphical Processing Power — Virtual Reality Without Wires — Access to 40+ Games with a 3-Month Trial of Meta Horizon+ Included
Premium standalone VR headset with 30% sharper resolution, 2X graphical processing power, and 512GB storage. Features wireless virtual reality, stunning 4K Infinite Display, full-color Passthrough, and access to 40+ games with a 3-month Meta Horizon+ trial. Perfect for immersive gaming, exercise, and exploring virtual worlds.
Premium VR headset with 30% sharper resolution, 2X graphical processing power, and 512GB storage. Wireless virtual reality with stunning 4K display and full-color Passthrough for immersive mixed reality experiences. Read full review.
Anbernic RG35XX H Linux Retro Handheld Console
Laminated 3.5-inch IPS retro handheld with an Allwinner H700, 1GB RAM, dual-band WiFi/Bluetooth, and a preloaded 64GB card so GarlicOS pick-up-and-play emulation feels instant at home or on the go.
GarlicOS 1.5, laminated IPS, and dual-band WiFi turn this $70 handheld into my go-to couch emulation kit despite the short-ish battery. Read full review.
Anker Soundcore Upgraded Bluetooth Speaker
Pocket-sized Soundcore Bluetooth speaker with IPX5 water resistance, 24-hour playtime, and dual drivers that stay clear at desk volume or tossed in a backpack for quick trips.
Week-long 24-hour battery, IPX5 shell, and reliable Bluetooth keep this my grab-and-go speaker - just accept the micro-USB port and modest bass. Read full review.
Arduino UNO R4 WiFi
UNO R3 form-factor board built around a 48MHz Renesas RA4M1 with onboard ESP32-S3 Wi-Fi/BLE, USB-C power, Qwiic connector, and a 12x8 LED matrix—ideal for connected prototypes without stacking extra shields.
Renesas RA4M1 plus ESP32-S3, USB-C, Qwiic, and the built-in LED matrix keep the UNO R4 WiFi my go-to IoT board—just budget for higher idle draw and the occasional AVR library tweak. Read full review.
ARZOPA Frameo Digital Picture Frame
10.1-inch 1280x800 touch-frame with 32GB of built-in storage, Frameo Wi-Fi sharing, auto-rotate, and video playback so family can keep a live photo stream running without SD card swaps.
Sharp 10.1-inch 1280x800 IPS display, 32GB storage, and the Frameo app make it effortless to keep family photos current; expect the occasional upload delay and remember it needs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Read full review.
BODEGA 79QT Dual-Zone 12V Car Refrigerator (Model M75)
79-quart aluminum-chassis fridge/freezer with 48QT + 30QT dual zones, -4°F to 68°F range, app control, and 12/24V DC or 100-240V AC power for overlanding, RV, and tailgate duty.
Turbo compressor hits -4°F fast, dual zones stay isolated, and the app lets us manage temps from the cab--heavy and power-hungry, but indispensable for multi-day overlanding. Read full review.
Icom IC-705 All-Mode Portable Transceiver
5W/10W SDR covering HF through 70cm with a built-in sound card, GPS, Wi-Fi, and D-STAR, packaged in a rig you can toss in a go-bag.
Incredible portable radio changed how I approach amateur radio. Built-in GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi make it versatile for home and portable. Touchscreen intuitive. Audio quality excellent. Worth every penny. Read full review.
Logitech C920x HD Pro Webcam
1080p/30 USB webcam with glass optics, dual mics, and Logi Tune support for crisp meetings and streams.
Perfect for video calls and streaming. Crisp 1080p quality with great autofocus. Built-in stereo mics are surprisingly good. Great value for the price. Read full review.
Nebula Anker Capsule 3 Laser 1080p, Smart, Wi-Fi, Mini Projector
Laser-lit 1080p mini projector that throws a crisp 120-inch image at 300 ANSI lumens, runs full Google TV with licensed Netflix, and packs a 2.5-hour battery with USB-C PD for travel movie nights and impromptu client demos.
Laser-sharp 1080p focus, native Google TV with Netflix, and USB-C PD power keep this two-pound projector ready for travel demos - just dim the room for best punch. Read full review.
Nothing Phone (3) Unlocked Android Flagship
Nothing's first US-ready flagship pairs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 with a smarter Glyph Matrix, silicon-carbon battery, and five years of OS support in a minimalist frame.
Glyph Matrix automations, Snapdragon 8s power, and a 5,150 mAh silicon-carbon pack finally make Nothing's minimalist flagship one I can live with every day. Read full review.
Raspberry Pi Pico W
Compact RP2040‑based microcontroller board with 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi for affordable embedded and IoT projects.
Perfect for IoT projects. Built-in Wi-Fi incredibly convenient for connected projects. RP2040 chip surprisingly powerful for price. Used for home automation sensors to weather stations. Rock solid. Great value. Read full review.
RTL-SDR Blog V3 USB Radio
USB software‑defined radio (SDR) receiver covering a wide frequency range for exploring and decoding radio signals.
Fascinating addition to tech collection. Frequency coverage impressive - explore AM/FM radio, weather satellites, digital signals. Mature software ecosystem with free tools. Great value for radio exploration. Read full review.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones
Premium over‑ear Bluetooth headphones with industry‑leading active noise canceling and long battery life for travel and focus.
Game-changer for focus and productivity. Industry-leading noise canceling works in complete silence. Excellent sound, impressive battery life, outstanding comfort. Worth every penny. Read full review.
TidRadio TD-H3
Compact handheld VHF/UHF transceiver with 1.44-inch color LCD, USB-C charging, Bluetooth programming, and multi-band receive capabilities.
Color screen, Bluetooth programming, and USB-C charging make this sub-$40 HT surprisingly capable for repeaters. Read full review.
Meta Quest 3S 256GB Mixed Reality Headset
Standalone mixed reality headset with Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 power, 256GB storage, Batman: Arkham Shadow bundle, and a 3-month Meta Horizon+ trial for a budget-friendly upgrade.
XR2 Gen 2 keeps apps smooth, passthrough finally shines, and the Horizon+ bundle is killer value even if the LCD softness and stock strap remind you this is the budget Quest. Read full review.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Bus-powered USB-C audio interface with Air-enabled mic preamp, 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, and direct monitoring for streamers, songwriters, and podcasters.
Air preamp, 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, and rock-solid drivers keep Scarlett Solo as my dependable single-channel interface. Read full review.
GeeekPi Raspberry Pi Cluster Case
Clear acrylic six-layer case that houses four Raspberry Pi boards with active cooling, cable management, and easy access for homelab clusters.
Keeps my four-node Pi cluster cool, accessible, and organized—best acrylic stack I’ve used for k3s and homelab work. Read full review.
Elenco 130-in-1 Electronic Playground and Learning Center
An expanded electronics learning kit with 130 experiments that teach advanced circuit concepts including oscillators, amplifiers, digital logic, and integrated circuits through hands-on projects without soldering.
Expanded electronics learning kit with 130 experiments covering advanced circuits, digital logic, and integrated circuits. Perfect progression for kids ready to move beyond basic electronics. Read full review.
Elenco Electronic Playground 60-in-One Experiments
A hands-on electronics learning kit with 60 experiments that teach kids the fundamentals of circuits, resistors, capacitors, transistors, and more through interactive projects without soldering.
Hands-on electronics learning kit with 60 experiments that teach circuit fundamentals through interactive projects—perfect for kids who want to understand how electronics work. Read full review.
Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit PRO
Starter kit including Raspberry Pi 5, power supply, case, and cooling—everything needed to set up a capable single‑board computer.
Excellent Raspberry Pi 5 starter kit with everything needed to begin single-board computing projects. Perfect for DIY makers. Read full review.
Elegoo Smart Robot Car Kit
Elegoo’s V4.0 Arduino-based smart car kit bundles ultrasonic, IR, Bluetooth, and FPV Wi-Fi sensors with keyed wiring, a 2000mAh Li-ion pack, and step-by-step tutorials for hands-on robotics STEM projects.
Plug-and-play connectors, rich tutorials, and plenty of sensors make the Elegoo car a bargain STEM platform that you can extend well beyond the stock line-follow demo. Read full review.
Elgato Cam Link 4K – External Capture Card
HDMI-to-USB 3.0 capture stick that turns mirrorless or DSLR cameras into plug-and-play webcams for 4K30 or 1080p60 streaming, conferencing, and recording.
Still the most reliable way to turn a mirrorless camera into a livestream-ready webcam—4K30 or 1080p60 with true plug-and-play. Read full review.
Elgato Wave:3 - Premium Studio Quality USB Condenser Microphone
USB-C cardioid condenser microphone with 24-bit/96 kHz capture, capacitive mute, Wave Link mixing, and Clipguard anti-distortion for streaming, podcasting, and hybrid work.
Clipguard, capacitive mute, and Wave Link mixing keep my streams sounding clean—still the most dependable USB mic on my desk. Read full review.
Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker
Bluetooth tracker for keys, bags, and accessories with app‑based location and alerts to help find misplaced items.
Now taps into Google’s Find My Device network, so I can locate my keys far beyond Bluetooth range. Read full review.
xTool D1 Pro Laser Engraver
Diode laser engraver/cutter for engraving and light cutting of materials like wood, leather, and acrylic with fine precision.
20 W diode power, LightBurn support, and xTool’s accessory ecosystem make the D1 Pro a killer maker workshop engraver. Read full review.