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
Quietest Dehumidifiers of 2026
January 9, 2026
January 9, 2026
Best and Worst Range Brands
January 1, 2026
January 1, 2026
7 Best Wireless Multiroom Speakers of 2026, Evaluated by Our Testers
January 1, 2026
January 1, 2026
5 Best Printers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
January 1, 2026
January 1, 2026
How to Choose the Right Size Generator
December 23, 2025
December 23, 2025
Best Holiday Deals on Tech
December 16, 2025
December 16, 2025