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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 650 is one of the best universal remotes you can buy for less than $100. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Blu-ray player, DVR, Cable box, VCR, Satellite TV system, AV receiver, 5, Supports 5000+ brands, One-click activity buttons, Guided online setup, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 185 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: Universal remote control, TV, Satellite TV system, Cable box, DVD player, Projector, Game console, AV receiver, Blu-ray player, VCR, Amplifier, 15, Supports 5000+ brands, Guided online setup, Back-lit buttons, Learning

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 1100 is an excellent touch-screen universal remote that corrects most of the shortcomings and frustrations of its predecessor, but its high price will relegate it to high-end home theaters only. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, Satellite TV system, Blu-ray player, AV receiver, VCR, DVD player, 15, Supports 5000+ brands, Rechargeable, One-touch activity controls, Customizable commands and icons, Easy online set up

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 55 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: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, DVD player, VCR, Game console, AV receiver, AV System, Amplifier, 15, Guided online setup, Rechargeable, Multi-brand compatibility, Touch panel, Programmable, One-touch activity controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 105 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: Universal remote control, TV, DVD player, VCR, Game console, AV receiver, Amplifier, CD player, DVR, Radio, 15, Back-lit buttons, Easy online set up, One-click activity buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Programmable

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 75 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: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, CD player, AV System, VCR, AV receiver, Amplifier, 12, Easy online set up, Multi-brand compatibility, Back-lit buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 56 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: Universal remote control, Game console, DVD player, AV receiver, TV, VCR, 12, Easy online set up, Multi-brand compatibility, Back-lit buttons, Programmable

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 510 is a good PC-programmable universal remote, but you should opt for one of the two nearly identical Harmony models instead. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVD player, AV receiver, VCR, Satellite TV system, Cable box, Projector, AV System, 5, Supports 5000+ brands, Guided online setup, One-touch activity controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, AV System, AV receiver, DVD player, VCR, Satellite TV system, Cable box, Multi-brand compatibility, Easy online set up, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, One-touch activity controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Universal remote control, Satellite TV system, DVD player, Cable box, Amplifier, AV receiver, CD player, AV System, DVR, TV, VCR, 15, Multi-brand compatibility, Rechargeable, Easy online set up, Programmable

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: Programmable remote control, AV receiver, AV System, TV, Amplifier, PC multimedia, CD player / changer, DVD player, VCR, Back-lit buttons, Easy online set up, Programmable, Multi-brand compatibility, One-click activity buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, Satellite TV system, VCR, AV System, AV receiver, DVD player, Game console, CD player / changer, 15, Multi-brand compatibility, Glow buttons, Programmable, One-touch activity controls, Easy online set up

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVD player, VCR, Game console, AV receiver, Amplifier, CD player, DVR, Radio, 15, Easy online set up, One-click activity buttons, Multi-brand compatibility, Programmable, Back-lit buttons