Best Wireless Security Cameras Of June 2023

When purchasing a wireless security camera, consider key factors such as price, video resolution, field of view, audio, storage and warranty. Considering these features will help you make an informed decision and find the best wireless security camera for your needs.

As mentioned, the price of wireless security cameras can vary depending on factors like the brand, features, video resolution and additional functionalities. Generally, you can find wireless security cameras ranging from around $200 to $2,000. However, high-end wireless security cameras with advanced features and higher video resolutions may cost significantly more. 

When determining the price range you’re willing to invest in a wireless security camera, it’s necessary to consider both your budget and the specific features you require. Additionally, discounts, promotions and the availability of different brands and models can also impact the price range.

When choosing a wireless security camera, it’s important to consider the various video resolutions available. The video resolution determines the level of detail and clarity in the captured footage, with higher resolutions offering sharper and more detailed images. When shopping for a wireless security camera, it’s important to consider the specific monitoring requirements, like the desired video quality and the associated cost, to ensure optimal surveillance capabilities.

When deciding the right wireless security camera, it’s essential to look at the field of view. This refers to the area or angles the camera can cover and capture within its range. It’s typically measured in degrees and can vary among different camera models.

The wider the field of view will allow you to monitor larger areas with a single camera, reducing the need for multiple cameras in some cases. However, you’ll want to balance a wide field of view and maintain clear image quality and detail. Consider the specific areas you want to monitor and choose a wireless security camera with an appropriate field of view that meets your surveillance needs.

Wireless security cameras can come equipped with audio capabilities allowing monitoring and communication. There are two main types: one-way audio, which allows for listening to captured audio, and two-way audio, which enables both listening and speaking through the camera. Two-way audio can facilitate real-time communication and interaction, making it useful for remote monitoring, engaging with family members or visitors and potentially deterring intruders. 

When considering wireless security cameras with audio features, it’s essential to assess the quality of the microphone and speaker, check for compatibility with mobile apps or monitoring systems and ensure the camera meets your specific audio requirements.

Wireless security cameras offer two primary storage options: local and cloud. Local storage involves saving recorded footage directly onto the camera itself, typically using an SD card or built-in storage. This option provides easy access to footage without internet connectivity or subscription fees, but it’s also important to consider the security system’s storage capacity.

On the other hand, cloud storage securely stores footage on remote servers accessible through the internet. It offers convenient access from anywhere and mitigates the risk of footage loss, although it often requires subscription fees based on storage capacity and retention duration. When choosing a wireless security camera, evaluate your storage needs, consider each option’s pros and cons and ensure compatibility with the chosen storage method.

When you’re shopping for a wireless security camera, it’s important to consider the warranty. It provides protection and assurance against potential defects or issues that may arise with the camera. The warranty terms and coverage can vary between manufacturers and models, so reviewing the warranty details before purchasing is crucial. 

Key factors to consider are the duration of the warranty, what types of defects or malfunctions are covered and any limitations or exclusions that may apply. A longer warranty period can provide peace of mind and protect your investment, while comprehensive coverage ensures that you can seek assistance or replacements if any issues arise during the specified warranty period.

The Best Wireless Keyboards for 2023

Wireless keyboards serve many masters. They're great if you're trying to declutter, or like typing with your keyboard on your lap. Mobile productivity hounds who want gear that’s ready for travel swear by them, too, and some models let you swap one typing peripheral among desktops, laptops, and tablets. In the vast majority of situations, there’s no difference between using a keyboard with a wireless connection and a standard wired one. The only time you’ll notice is when it’s time to charge it—or when you forget to.

Apart from introducing a couple of new factors that you need to pay attention to (namely, connectivity and battery life), picking out the best wireless keyboard isn’t all that different from picking out the best keyboard overall. Hit that link for our best picks across wired and wireless models. But since you're here, let's go through our top wireless picks first, followed by a discussion of the issues specific to wireless keyboards.

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Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks

In the Pro Type Ultra, Razer improves its premier productivity keyboard with max-speed switches and more wireless battery life to create what's among the best non-ergonomic keyboards available.

Logitech finally serves up office workers a mechanical keyboard from its own stable. The wireless, low-profile MX Mechanical is a winner, offered in two sizes with three switch types.

A solid basic keyboard that cuts the cord, the Cherry Stream Wireless excels for general productivity and office use at a comfortable price.

Asus’ revised wireless mechanical ambidextrous gaming keyboard is full of upgrades and ready for the spotlight.

Swift and stylish, the Logitech G915 Lightspeed has it all—it sets a new benchmark in gaming keyboards. Only its super-steep price keeps it from snagging an Editors' Choice.

The feature-rich Corsair K70 RGB Pro Mini Wireless is a stunner and one of the finest 60% keyboards we've seen.

Though changes are minor over the original, Razer's refreshed Huntsman Mini gaming keyboard is worth putting your fingers on. The addition of Razer's analog switches is a welcome upgrade to an already excellent 60% keyboard.

Logitech's Ergo K860 is a well-crafted keyboard for sparing your arms and wrists when you work your fingers to the bone.

It may look unassuming, but the compact Asus ROG Azoth is a little dynamo of an enthusiast gaming keyboard, packing super-stable, satisfying key switches and a cornucopia of keycap and switch-tweaker tools.

Lenovo’s pricey-but-comfy ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II offers the excellent ThinkPad typing experience, including the little red TrackPoint, in the form of a wireless keyboard that works with any Windows or Android device.

If you make frequent Zoom calls and prefer a soft touch to the springy click of mechanical switches, Dell's backlit KB900 Premier Collaboration Keyboard is a top-quality wireless control center.

Buying Guide: The Best Wireless Keyboards for 2023

Wireless keyboards (and wireless mice, too) use two primary technologies to connect to devices: Bluetooth, or a 2.4GHz radio-frequency (RF) connection. The latter connects to your device via a USB dongle; Bluetooth models assume your host computer supports Bluetooth, or you have your own Bluetooth dongle. Each connection type offers distinct advantages and disadvantages.

In modern keyboards, 2.4GHz RF offers a stable connection and, at times, a near-imperceptible amount of typing lag. No desktop or laptop has built-in support for these keyboards; you need that USB dongle. And because a USB dongle is an extra part, you can lose it if you often swap it between systems or carry your keyboard around. Some keyboards have a storage slot for their dongles, which is great, but it's still a tiny part you need to keep track of. The dongles are often keyed to the specific keyboard you own, so losing one can mean the keyboard is out of commission for good. Models that support a more forgiving RF dongle, like the ones with Logitech's Unifying technology, can work using a replacement dongle or another device's dongle. However, these are the exception, not the rule.

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Bluetooth connections are reliable, but slightly more prone to lag and/or momentary connection loss, especially when you have many Bluetooth connections going on in one place (such as an office or a coffee shop). These issues do resolve themselves, and can often be fixed simply by re-establishing the connection if they don’t, but they can be an annoyance. Bluetooth also tends to drain a keyboard’s battery faster. On the plus side, though, devices with Bluetooth support can connect to phones, tablets, and other devices without a USB port.

The bottom line? It’s nice to have both. The 2.4GHz RF kind is generally the better connection type, especially if you’re planning on connecting to one, stationary PC. Bluetooth adds a lot of versatility, though. Not only can you connect to more devices, but having it is a nice safety net if you forget the USB dongle. In keyboards made in the last two or three years, you’re most likely to see keyboards with just a 2.4GHz connection, though there are a few Bluetooth-only options. Some keyboards support both connections. I would urge you, though, to not count out a keyboard just because it relies solely on Bluetooth, as you may not even notice a difference if you’re using it at home.

In addition to 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, any good wireless keyboard lets you directly connect to a device using its charging cable. Without this option, there’s always a chance that you’ll forget to charge the keyboard or replace its batteries, and you may find yourself temporarily unable to use it. Models that rely on disposable AA or AAA batteries, though, likely don't have a USB connection option.

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While it’s by no means a deal breaker, connecting via USB Type-C at the keyboard end is generally better than a micro-USB connection, as USB-C is easier to plug in and the port may enable faster charging under some circumstances. What matters most, though, is that you have a cable option of some kind.

Without a PC-connected cable to power it, every wireless keyboard, of course, needs a battery to run. Most wireless keyboards these days rely on built-in lithium-ion batteries you can recharge, though you do occasionally run into some that rely on good old AA or AAA cells.

While some keyboards that rely on the latter can get amazing battery life, a keyboard with an internal battery and a charging cable is more convenient, because you can plug in while you recharge. There’s nothing worse than realizing that your keyboard is out of power, so you can’t use your PC until you run out to the store and pick up more batteries (or salvage some from a TV remote).

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So, how long should a wireless keyboard battery last? For an internal battery, most keyboards in the last two years get at least 20 hours of continuous use with its key backlighting on (if it has key backlighting, that is). Many manufacturers provide two battery-life estimates based on whether or not you use the backlighting, as it can reduce the time between charges by more than 50 percent. In our review testing, we find 25 to 30 hours often translates to somewhere between one to two weeks of heavy daily use.

With removable AAs or AAAs, look for the estimated battery life to be measured in weeks or months, not hours. Even the cheapest battery-powered keyboards should get hundreds of hours of battery life from a set, especially if they do not have backlit keys.

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Since LED backlighting heavily affects battery life, it’s good to look for customization and controls to help you manage power. Any backlit keyboard lets you turn these lights on and off, but some offer extra options, such as brightness-level controls and the ability to automatically turn off the lights when the power gets low. Some configuration apps, like Corsair’s iCue, offer more universal power-related controls and features, like controlling when the board goes to “sleep,” and adding a system-level battery indicator.

If you’re looking for a wireless keyboard because you’re setting up a media PC to hook up to your TV, keep in mind that there’s a subset of wireless keyboards made specifically with this use case in mind. Entertainment keyboards, sometimes called “media center keyboards” or "lapboards," are all-in-one solutions made to work on your lap, rather than sit on a surface. Most are long, and some have larger-than-ordinary keys. Some models also have an underside surface contoured to rest on your lap. They also always have a touchpad or other mouse substitute to make input control more manageable, with no separate mouse required.

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Most such boards are made for navigating web browsers and media players like Plex, or for PC gaming. Because they’re designed for only occasional typing, they often don’t make for the best general-use keyboards (though there are exceptions). Still, the best ones, including our recommendations, are well-suited to their specific tasks.

Beyond connectivity and battery life, there’s no difference between picking a standard, wired keyboard and a wireless one, though you are picking from a much smaller range of options.

KEY LAYOUT. Most wireless keyboards are full-size, meaning they have 104 keys or more, including a number pad. Most particularly productivity-focused models, use low-profile scissor-switch keys, similar to what you’d find in a laptop. This keeps their dimensions slim, making them more portable and helping to maintain the sleek, minimalist look popularized by Apple’s Magic Keyboard. With that in mind, the best wireless keyboards don’t overcommit to that aesthetic so much that the keys feel bunched together too closely. Mechanical keyboards tend to be wired models, more often than not, though there are exceptions.

Most mainstream and gaming models offer a 10-key numeric pad, which laptops frequently lack and is a necessity for anyone who needs to tally numbers or enter data into a spreadsheet. So-called "tenkeyless" models slice off the numeric pad in the interest of space savings and keeping your typing and mousing hands closer together. Bear that in mind if you're looking at gaming keyboards, as tenkeyless models are a recent trend especially in that subclass. If you want to go even smaller, 60 percent keyboards eliminate even more keys. Check out our 60 percent keyboard guide for everything you need to know about the category.

EXTRA FEATURES. Generally speaking, wireless keyboards tend to come with some quality-of-life features, such as dedicated media and macro keys. A few, like Logitech's high-end keyboards, also come with the ability to connect to multiple devices and swap among them with a single button press. Gaming keyboards will come with the same suite of media and macro perks, and some include customizable RGB lighting and advanced configuration software.

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There are also a few features you’re unlikely to find. Though a few keyboards on our list come with a wrist rest, it’s less likely that a wireless keyboard will include one. Also, without a wired connection, it would be impossible for a keyboard to offer USB passthrough ports on the body, so that’s not something you’ll find, either.

OTHER SWITCH TYPES. Among wireless keyboards, you'll spot the occasional model using membrane or mechanical key switches. Membrane keyboards actuate, triggering the signal that goes to your computer, by pushing down a rubber dome at the base of the key. Mechanical keyboards do the same via a physical switch with a spring or other tactile actuator. Relative to scissor switches, both types of keyboards provide more key-press travel, which leads to a more comfortable typing experience. Many people prefer the low action and light touch of scissor switches, though, so this ultimately comes down to personal preference.

Like standard keyboards, mechanical keyboards generally offer a better typing feel and better build quality than membrane-switch keyboards, but they are also considerably more expensive. The two major benefits to a wireless mechanical keyboard are its more decisive feedback, and the longer travel, both of which allow for more confident typing. Also, if you like the clack a keyboard makes, mechanical keyboards make more noise and, according to some, a more appealing sound. At the moment, most, but not all, wireless mechanical keyboards are gaming-focused. (See our guide to mechanical keyboard switch types.)

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Last, but not least, multiple companies offer wireless ergonomic keyboards, which use an alternative key-layout shape to minimize repetitive stress injuries in your hands, wrists, and arms. The wireless ergonomic keyboards we’ve seen employ a curved, unibody design that prevents you from twisting your wrist. They are, by and large, helpful if you experience wrist or arm pain when you type, though they can take some getting used to when you first switch to one from a standard keyboard.

Now that you what to look for in a good wireless keyboard, we’ve taken all the guesswork out of the equation and put together a list of the best ones we’ve reviewed. Whether you’re planning to use the board for work, gaming, or just everyday computing, it isn’t hard to cut the cord without compromises.

If you’re looking for more in-depth explainers on how to choose the right keyboard for you, also check out our roundups of the best keyboards, the best mechanical keyboards, and the best gaming keyboards, all of which have wireless candidates mingling with the best of the wired models we've reviewed.

Best Dump Truck Loans Of 2023

When you borrow a dump truck loan, you’ll receive a lump sum upfront, which you can use to purchase the vehicle. After receiving your loan, you’ll start paying it back in monthly installments.

Along with paying back the principal amount you borrowed, you’ll also have to pay interest and any associated fees. The higher your interest rate, the more interest charges you’ll pay over the life of your loan.

The Forbes Advisor business loan calculator can help you estimate your monthly payments and long-term costs on a dump truck loan before you borrow. Some lenders might also require you to make a down payment upfront.

The rates and terms you receive on a dump truck loan will vary by lender and depend on a variety of factors, including your credit, business finances and the truck itself. Since the dump truck secures your loan, it may come with longer terms, higher amounts and lower interest rates than you’d see on an unsecured loan.

Dump truck loans typically offer up to $500,000, which should cover the purchase price of your truck. You may have a choice of repayment terms, which could range between two and six years.

A shorter term will get you out of debt faster and save you money on interest, but it will also come with higher monthly payments. A longer term, on the other hand, can make your monthly payments more affordable but will lead to higher interest charges over time.