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Best Heart Rate Monitors (2026): Polar, Coros, Garmin

Best Heart Rate Monitors (2026): Polar, Coros, Garmin

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FAQS We tested and recommend all of the heart rate monitors below, which do a pretty impeccable job. But what do all these terms mean? Heart rate zones: If someone tells you they’ve been doing 80/20 training, they’ve been doing heart rate zone-based workouts. Heart rate zones are an easy way to break down your range of effort during exercise. Zones go from 1 to 5, with 5 indicating working at 90 to 100 percent of your maximum heart rate. Zone 2 represents training at 60 to 70 percent of maximum heart rate and represents light training. 80/20 training is intended to build endurance and means that 80 percent of your runs should be in Zone 2. If your heart rate monitor doesn’t tell you your zone, you can calculate it using Polar’s simple tool. Maximum heart rate: Some monitors can inform you of your maximum heart rate, which is the number of beats your heart can reach during exercise. This is useful for knowing when you’re training at peak intensity and can be used …

Amazon Prime Day ‘Big Spring Sale’ Accessory Deals on Qi2 Chargers, Monitors, and More

Amazon Prime Day ‘Big Spring Sale’ Accessory Deals on Qi2 Chargers, Monitors, and More

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We’re in the middle of Amazon’s “Big Spring Sale,” which includes deals and offers on everything from Apple devices to clothes, kitchen electronics, furniture, and much more. The new event is set to run through March 31, so you’ll have a few days of discounts to shop, with new markdowns appearing every day. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. We’ve already begun tracking great deals on Apple products like AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks, but today we’re focusing on accessory discounts you can get during the event. This includes products from Anker, Jackery, Samsung, and more. Anker Anker’s new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has been marked down to $104.99 during the Big Spring Sale, down from $149.99, with no need for a coupon. This accessory just launched last month, and Amazon’s sale today represents a new all-time low price. The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, …

Upgrade your workspace with Samsung monitors for up to 44% off during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Upgrade your workspace with Samsung monitors for up to 44% off during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Published by Jenni Sidey

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Samsung is running a batch of monitor deals as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with eight models discounted 28 to 44 percent. The lineup covers gaming, ultrawide productivity, and general office use. The biggest cuts are on the 34-inch Viewfinity ultrawide at $300 (44 percent off) and the 40-inch Odyssey G7 at $700 (42 percent off). All of these go live March 23. Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 $800 (was $1,300) See It The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 is $800, down from $1,300. This is a dual QHD (5120×1440) curved gaming monitor with a QD-OLED panel, G-Sync compatibility, and a 240Hz refresh rate. It’s essentially two 27-inch 1440p monitors fused into one ultrawide surface — useful for gaming, but also for anyone who wants a single-monitor setup that replaces a dual-display rig. The OLED panel means deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and colors …

The Best Monitor Arms in 2026 to Clear Up Your Desk Space

The Best Monitor Arms in 2026 to Clear Up Your Desk Space

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OK, so you’ve decided it’s time to buy a monitor arm, but there are hundreds of options out there, especially if you’re shopping on Amazon. Here are some of the most important factors to consider. Type of arm: These days, the most common kind of monitor arm is fully articulated. This is most likely what most people imagine when you say “monitor arm.” It resembles a robotic arm. However, there are some simpler pole designs, which only let you adjust the height of the monitor. I don’t usually recommend these, as the adjustments are very limited. The in-between option is a pole design with an articulated arm, which is how some multi-arm designs function. Brand: Stick with a well-known brand. Amazon has some best-selling options from lesser-known names like Huanuo or Ergotron, which offer great value. Monitor manufacturers also often make monitor arms and are a good place to look, whether that’s Asus, MSI, BenQ, or Acer. Lastly, more high-end names in the home office game like Branch and Herman-Miller also make monitor arms with …

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: Too Much but Not Enough

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: Too Much but Not Enough

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Squeezing in more dimming zones is only half the equation for great HDR. You also need as much brightness and contrast as you can crank out, and the Studio Display XDR delivers on an unprecedented level. Apple says this can go up to 2000 nits of peak brightness, and when I measured it myself with my colorimeter, it maxed out at 1905 nits in a 25 percent window. That’s really impressive. Meanwhile, it can even do 1701 nits at 49 percent and 948 nits at full screen. This is easily the brightest computer monitor I’ve ever tested. While the contrast and color performance can’t quite compare with OLED, creators working in HDR will get a lot more from the Studio Display XDR. For example, I’ve tested the Dell 32 Plus QD-OLED, which can do HDR quite well, but only maxes out at 946 nits. And that’s only in a 1 percent window. Most of your use of the Studio Display XDR will be in SDR, not HDR. Here, there are a few tradeoffs. First, I …

The best bathroom scales and smart body monitors to track your health, tried and tested

The best bathroom scales and smart body monitors to track your health, tried and tested

Published by Sam Flores

Whether you’re simply looking to weigh yourself from time to time or want to track everything from your BMI to your body fat, it’s important to find the best bathroom scale for the job. More budget-friendly options come in at £40 or less, but you can spend up to £200 if you’d like to track more advanced measurements, or if you want to link them to an accompanying health or fitness app. I put a range of bathroom scales to the test from leading manufacturers like Garmin, Eufy, Renpho and Withings to see which offered the best accuracy, weight capacity and ease of use, so you can buy with confidence. I’ve reviewed each of the bathroom scales in detail below, but if you’re in a rush, here are my top five at a glance: Which are the best bathroom scales? At a glance: How to choose the best bathroom scale for you Depending on what you’re looking for, there are three different types of bathroom scales to choose from – mechanical, digital or electronic ‘weight …

The best baby monitors – including audio and video options

The best baby monitors – including audio and video options

Published by Sam Flores

Millie Poppins, a baby expert and motherhood mentor, says: “The first choice is whether you want video and audio, or audio only. The second consideration is whether the camera is connected to a smartphone app, or has a separate monitor.” Range will be another factor; either go for a model that uses a direct link between the camera and parent unit, or one that uses the home Wi-Fi, or both. We found the range – the maximum working distance between the camera and parent unit – was seldom as far as advertised. Walls and floors reduce it, so the true range will depend on your home internet strength. Anyone with dodgy Wi-Fi, should opt for a monitor that can function without it. “A good battery lifespan is also a must,” says Millie. “My number-one tip is to fully charge the battery before you use the monitor for the first time, to improve its battery life potential long-term. I also love monitors that are easily moved, as opposed to mounted to the wall. This allows you …

Best Budget Monitors: I Found 3 Impressive Screens Under 0 (2026)

Best Budget Monitors: I Found 3 Impressive Screens Under $200 (2026)

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I’ll be honest. Testing out the latest OLED gaming monitor or eye-popping 6K monitor is a lot more fun than the cheap stuff. But I’m not delusional. I know that when it comes to computer monitors, most people just want something affordable that gets the job done. Not miserable to look at or use. But also not expensive. The truth is, I don’t come across as many affordable monitors as I’d like. They’re not the hottest and most exciting thing that monitor manufacturers want to talk about. So I had to do a bit of hunting to find cheap monitors that are actually good. The Best Monitors Under $200 When you’re shopping in the “budget” tier for monitors, you’re looking at anything under $200. And in today’s landscape, monitors under $100 will still always be 1920 x 1080 resolution. These are usually 23.8-inch or 27-inch size options, while even the cheapest 32-inch monitors will cost you over $100. (For more information, check out our How to Choose a Monitor guide.) I will get to this …

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get Up to ,200 Off Samsung’s Best Monitors and More

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get Up to $1,200 Off Samsung’s Best Monitors and More

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This week’s best Apple-related deals include multiple third-party retailer accessory sales from Samsung, Nomad, Dell, and Otterbox. We’re also tracking one of the first big price discounts on the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery in our recap of the week’s best deals below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Samsung What’s the deal? Save on Samsung monitors, TVs, and more Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here Samsung introduced a few big discounts on its monitors, TVs, and more this week on Amazon, including the return of the all-time low price on the newest Smart Monitor. You can get the 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,299.99, down from $1,599.99. Nomad What’s the deal? Take up to 49% off Nomad iPhone cases, chargers, and more Where can I get it? Nomad Where can I find the original deal? Right here Nomad this …

Amazon’s Dell Deal Days sale is blowing out monitors, laptops, desktop PCs, and more for clearance prices

Amazon’s Dell Deal Days sale is blowing out monitors, laptops, desktop PCs, and more for clearance prices

Published by Jenni Sidey

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Dell’s Deal Days sale is live on Amazon, and it’s one of the more substantive tech discount events we’ve seen this year. More than 20 products are marked down—spanning monitors, laptops, all-in-one desktops, and slim towers—with discounts ranging from 10 to 29 percent off. Most are limited-time deals, so inventory and pricing can shift quickly. Editor’s picks Dell S2722DC Monitor – 27-inch QHD $199.99 (was $279.99) $279.99 $199.99 See It The Dell S2722DC 27-inch QHD Monitor is the standout deal of the sale and one of the better monitor discounts we’ve tracked in a while. At $199.99—down from $279.99—you’re getting a 27-inch QHD (2560×1440) panel that’s noticeably sharper than standard 1080p, plus the USB-C connectivity story that makes this thing genuinely useful: a single cable handles both video and 65W of power delivery, so you can plug in a modern laptop and charge it simultaneously. …