Allen St. John
Senior Home & Tech Writer
Work At CR
Allen St. John writes about a wide variety of high-impact household products, including air conditioners, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, and portable power stations and generators. A longtime audiophile, he also covers headphones and wireless speakers. And he writes regularly about digital privacy and consumer safety.
Experience and Education
Allen St. John is a New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning journalist. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Village Voice, and magazines ranging from Road & Track to Rolling Stone. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago.
Latest Articles by Allen St. John
Most and Least Reliable Cooktop Brands
March 3, 2026
March 3, 2026
Most and Least Reliable Gas Range Brands
February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
Most and Least Reliable Wall Oven Brands
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026
Best Cooktop Brands of 2026
February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
Best Range Brands of 2026
February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
Best Wall Oven Brands of 2026
February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
Quietest Dehumidifiers of 2026
January 9, 2026
January 9, 2026
