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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 49 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's missing an RF option, Logitech's Harmony One is one of the best--if not the best--universal remote we've ever tested. Read review

Specs: Infrared, Learning, Back-lit buttons

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 239 reviews

The Bottom Line: Designing its first universal remote, Logitech takes a nice step forward with the Harmony 880. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, Audio system, Home control, Audio/video components, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Learning, LCD display, Glow buttons, LCD backlight, Multi-brand compatibility

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 38 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it lacks real multiroom capabilities and may not offer quite the flexibility of competing high-end tablet-style remotes, the swanky Logitech Harmony 1000 can be programmed by the average consumer, which saves the cost of hiring a home installer to program it. Read review

Specs: Infrared/radio, TV, DVD player, DVR, VCR, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 35 reviews

The Bottom Line: The combination of a color screen, a battery charger dock, and a sleek design makes the Logitech Harmony 720 one of the company's best universal remotes to date. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVD player, Audio system, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 72 reviews

The Bottom Line: The PC-programmable Logitech Harmony 550 universal remote control offers a sleek design, an impressive feature set, and a manageable price tag. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DVD player, Audio system, Learning, LCD display, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 54 reviews

The Bottom Line: A sleek design, an impressive feature set, and a manageable price tag make the Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote an excellent choice for Xbox 360 owners. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, DVD player, AV receiver, Game console, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 70 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it isn't perfect, the Logitech Harmony 890 should be near the top of your list if you're in the market for a sub-$400 RF remote that can operate equipment that's hidden behind cabinets or closet doors. Read review

Specs: Infrared/radio, 100 ft, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The URC Digital R50's successful combination of good ergonomics, solid design, and easy programmability makes it a good alternative to Logitech Harmony universal remotes. Read review

Specs: Infrared, Audio/video components, TV, DVD player, VCR, Cable box, Satellite TV system, 49 ft, Learning, Programmable, Macro function

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 57 reviews

The Bottom Line: At less than $100, the sleekly designed Logitech Harmony 520 is a relative bargain among PC-programmable remotes--if you don't count the two other nearly identical Harmony models. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DVD player, Audio system, Learning, LCD display, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 670 may not be the coolest-looking universal remote, but it's one of the easiest to use, especially for DVR users. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, Audio system, PC multimedia, Back-lit buttons, Color-coded buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the RF-capable Logitech Harmony 890 does much of what the Monster Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300 does for significantly less money, the Monster is the superior remote. Read review

Specs: Infrared/radio, 130 ft, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Philips' superb Prestigo SRU8010 will appeal to TV-centric users looking for a universal remote that's both affordable and easy to set up. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, Amplifier, CD player, MD player, DVD player, DVD/DVR/VCR, Satellite or Cable, 23 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Multi-brand compatibility

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The attractive, feature-rich Philips RC9800i is one of the first universal remotes to incorporate Wi-Fi wireless networking--but we hope some of its more annoying shortcomings will be improved upon with future firmware upgrades. Read review

Specs: Infrared/radio, Audio/video components, LCD display, Built-in speaker

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Monster Home Theater Controller 100 universal remote arguably offers a superior design to competing models from Logitech and Harman Kardon, but it's comparatively pricey. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, Amplifier, Cable box, LD player, Projector, DVD player, AV receiver, Plasma panel, PC multimedia, Satellite TV system, PIP function, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Home Theater Master MX-500 may not look very futuristic or cool, but it can control every function on every piece of gear you own. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DAT deck, Cable box, Camcorder, LD player, MD player, Projector, DVD player, AV Selector, AV receiver, Home control, Preamplifier, Cassette deck, Web TV system, CD player / changer, Satellite TV system, 60 ft, Learning, Programmable, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 152 reviews

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, Radio, Amplifier, Projector, CD recorder, Home control, Plasma panel, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, 40 ft, Learning, LCD display, Glow buttons, Memory backup, Built-in speaker

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Web-programmable Logitech Harmony 688 universal remote is a must-have home-theater accessory. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, LCD TV, DAT deck, Amplifier, CD player, Projector, DVD player, AV receiver, CD recorder, Plasma panel, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Learning, LCD display, LCD backlight, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Infrared, TV, Amplifier, CD player, MD player, Projector, DVD/DVR/VCR, Audio system, Home control, Satellite or Cable, 33 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Battery level indicator

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Infrared, PC multimedia

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Infrared/radio, TV, VCR, CD player, Cable box, DVD player, Audio system, Web TV system, Satellite TV system

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Kameleon has an innovative design but is hampered by a lack of customization options. Read review

Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, AV System, CD player, Cable box, DVD player, AV receiver, Satellite TV system, Learning, Upgradable, PIP function, Programmable, Macro function, Home theater mode, Electro-luminescent touch display