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
4 Best Humidifiers of 2025
November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025
Best Baby Monitors of 2025
October 31, 2025
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Apple's New AirPods Pro 3 Deliver Helpful Workout and Travel Features
October 24, 2025
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10 Best Ranges of 2025, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
October 18, 2025
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Best Range Hoods of 2025
October 17, 2025
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Best Whole-House Generators
October 14, 2025
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Best Portable Generators of 2025
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Best Dog Harnesses of 2025
October 3, 2025
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Pros and Cons of Inverter Generators
September 29, 2025
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