Stationery
Plus Kurutto Eraser Review: A Twist-Up Eraser That Stays Usable to the Last Bit
Plus's Kurutto eraser pairs a standard-sized eraser with a lipstick-style rotating case, so you never have to fumble with a shrinking paper sleeve again.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 214 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Sports Watches
Polar Grit X Pro: Two New Outdoor Sports Watches Worth a Close Look
The new Polar Grit X Pro and Grit X Pro Titan bring expanded routing tools, recovery tests, heart rate broadcasting, and sapphire glass to Polar's outdoor line.
Fitness Watches
Polar Grit X Pro Review: A Rugged Multi-Sport Watch Built for Trail and Mountain
Sapphire glass, trail-focused navigation, hill splits, and recovery testing make the Grit X Pro a serious option for outdoor athletes, with a lighter titanium Titan edition for those who want the same toughness with less weight.
Sports Watches
Polar Pacer Pro Review: A Full-Featured Trainer Watch at $299
Polar's new Pacer Pro adds a barometric altimeter, wrist running power, route navigation and a raft of tests, making it the most complete Polar watch yet at this price.
Running Watches
Polar Pacer Pro vs Polar Vantage V2: Everything You Need in a Lighter Package
The Pacer Pro appears to match the Vantage V2 on features for runners while costing considerably less. Here is how the two watches compare in daily training.
Running Watches
Polar Pacer vs Polar Pacer Pro: Which $200 Difference Makes Sense?
The $200 Polar Pacer shares most of its core internals with the Pacer Pro. Here is what changes, what stays the same, and who each watch suits best.
Wearables & Audio
Powerbeats Pro 2 Review: Great Earbuds, Frustrating Heart Rate Sensor
The Powerbeats Pro 2 pack an optical heart rate sensor on each side, but real-world testing revealed connection quirks and accuracy issues worth knowing about before you buy.
Running Shoes
Puma and Asics Running Shoes Ranked: Nine Models Worth a Look
From the plush GEL-Nimbus 24 to the race-ready Fast-R Nitro Elite, we rank nine running shoes from Asics and Puma and flag who each one is really for.
Running Shoes
Puma Deviate 3 and Deviate Elite 3: Two Carbon Road Shoes, Two Very Different Jobs
Puma's updated Deviate 3 and race-day Deviate Elite 3 share a carbon power plate but serve distinct roles, from do-it-all training to lightweight marathon propulsion.
Running Shoes
Puma Deviate Nitro Review: 100 Miles Later, Does It Hold Up?
A 100-mile look at Puma's carbon-plated max cushion trainer: soft Nitro foam, excellent grip, and a few fit quirks to know before buying.
Running Shoes
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite: A 100-Mile Review of One of the Lightest Super Shoes
After 100 miles, the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite still delivers a friendly, fast ride with impressively durable foam and a heel-counter-free upper.
Running Shoes
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2 vs the Best Racing Shoes: Four Supershoe Matchups Explained
How the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2 stacks up against the Nike Vaporfly Next% 2, Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite, and Adidas Takumi Sen 8 for training and race day.
Running Shoes
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Review: Nitro Foam at Its Finest
A lightweight carbon-plated racer built on Puma's PEBA-based Nitro Elite foam, with surprising versatility across paces and a standout Speed City collaboration edition.
Running Shoes
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite vs Fast-R Nitro Elite: Which Puma Racer Fits Your Running?
A head-to-head look at two of Puma's most ambitious racing shoes, covering fit, midsole feel, grip, and which one suits your pace and foot strike.
Trail Running Shoes
Puma DV8 Nitro Elite Trail Review: A First-Try Race Day Shoe That Mostly Delivers
Puma's first carbon-plated trail racer brings big cushion, a stable ride, and serious durability, with a few fit and traction caveats to weigh before buying.
Running Shoes
Puma Fast Forward Nitro Elite Review: A Short-Distance Racing Shoe That Demands Skill
Puma's short-distance racing shoe feels like a road track spike for mile to 10K efforts, but its aggressive geometry only rewards certain running mechanics.
Running Shoes
Puma Fast-R 3: Lab-Tested Running Economy Gains Worth a Look
A closer look at the Puma Fast-R 3 after a testing-lab running economy comparison, including how it stacked up against a typical race day shoe.
Running Shoes
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 vs Hoka Cielo X1 2.0: Two Race Day Heavy Hitters Compared
Two drastically updated super shoes go head to head: the featherweight, aggressive Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 and the fun, bouncy, more accommodating Hoka Cielo X1 2.0.
Running Shoes
Puma Fast R2 Nitro Elite Review: A Race Shoe That Rewards Speed
Puma's updated Fast R2 Nitro Elite pairs a split midsole and exposed carbon plate with softer, more resilient foam. Here's how it fits, rides, and who it suits.
Running Shoes
Puma Faster Nitro Elite Review: A Stable, Serious Carbon Racing Shoe
After more than 50 miles of testing, the Puma Faster Nitro Elite stands out for its stable ride, dual-density Nitro Elite foam, and exposed Power Plate design.
Running Shoes
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite Review: A Split-Midsole Super Shoe That Rewards Aggressive Running
Puma's Fast-R Nitro Elite pairs a split midsole design with a tall cushion stack. Here is how it performs on the road, at pace, and in the corners.
Running Shoes
Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2 Review: A Softer, Smoother Take on Stability
Puma's stability trainer gets a rebuilt upper and a one-piece cold-molded Nitro midsole for a more cushioned, more stable ride.
Running Shoes
Puma ForeverRun Nitro Review: A Stability Shoe With Promising Ideas
Puma's new natural stability trainer blends soft Nitro foam with a firmer rim and a rare metatarsal pad insole. Here is how it performs after the first miles.
Running Shoes
Puma Nitro Lineup Explained: Four Shoes for Four Kinds of Running
ForeverRun Nitro, Fast-R Nitro, Deviate Nitro Elite 2 and Ultra Ride compared, with guidance on which Puma Nitro shoe fits your running.
Running Shoes
Puma Running Shoe Lineup 2023: Which Shoe for Which Run
A practical guide to Puma's current running range, from daily trainers like the Velocity Nitro 2 to race-day options like the Deviate Nitro Elite 2.
Running Shoes
Puma Velocity Nitro 2 After 100 Miles: A No-Nonsense Daily Trainer That Holds Up
Six months and 100 miles in, the Puma Velocity Nitro 2 remains a consistent, durable workhorse daily trainer with almost no visible wear.
Running Shoes
Puma Velocity Nitro 2 vs Hoka Mach 5: Two Dual-Density Trainers, One Close Battle
Two neutral road trainers with dual-density midsoles go head to head across weight, upper, midsole, outsole, comfort, durability, and price.
Running Shoes
Puma Velocity Nitro 2 vs New Balance 880 v12: Two Workhorse Daily Trainers Head to Head
Two durable, underrated daily trainers go head to head. One leans on classic workhorse durability, the other might just be one of the best daily trainers of the year.
Running Gear
Puma vs Adidas: Six Running Shoes and Watches Worth Knowing About
A look at the classic German sportswear rivalry through six current products, from carbon racers to GPS watches, with honest buying guidance.
Optics
Python Rangemaster 12x52 Monocular Review: A Birding Optic Worth Considering
A hands-on look at the Python Rangemaster 12x52 monocular, covering image quality, handling, the included phone adapter, and who this compact optic actually suits.