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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:
  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: We got an early look at Logitech's new $350 flagship remote, as well as the more affordable Smart Control package that turns your iOS or Android device into a Harmony remote. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, AV System, AV receiver, Audio/video components, Blu-ray player, DVR, Cable box, Game console, TV, Satellite box, 15, Control game consoles with Bluetooth, Harmony smartphone app, Quick and Easy setup, Customizable LCD Screen, Large code library, Favorite channel keys, Rechargeable, Back-lit buttons for convenient navigation

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 77 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 900 is, hands down, the best universal remote control we've ever tested. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVR, Blu-ray player, Cable box, DVD player, AV receiver, 15, Rechargeable, Back-lit buttons, Easy online set up, Supports 5000+ brands, One-click activity 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:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Harmony Touch can't justify the high price of its touch screen compared with traditional multibutton universal remotes. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Blu-ray player, Projector, AV receiver, TV, Cable box, DVD player, Satellite TV system, 15, Rechargeable, Back-lit buttons for convenient navigation, Sleek, streamlined design, Number pad access on touch screen, Supports 5000+ brands, Customizable channel icons, Integrated Skype™ experience with Logitech TV Cam HD, Easy online set up

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Harmony 700 delivers the bulk of the Harmony One's excellent feature set and ergonomics at a lower price point. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, DVD player, AV receiver, Cable box, Blu-ray player, Satellite TV system, TV, Projector, 6, Back-lit buttons, Easy online set up, Supports 5000+ brands, One-click activity buttons, Rechargeable, Programmable, 1.8 in x 5.3 in x 9.4 in

• 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: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a cheap and easy universal remote--and you can live with its streamlined feature set--the Logitech Harmony 300 is a great choice. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Amplifier, TV, Satellite TV system, DVD player, Cable box, Game console, Blu-ray player, DVR, 4, Programmable, Guided online setup, Supports 5000+ brands

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you only need to control three devices, the Logitech Harmony 200 is the best universal remote you can buy for under $20. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, Cable box, DVD player, Blu-ray player, DVR, 3, Supports 5000+ brands, Programmable, Guided online setup, One-click activity buttons

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Peel is an affordable iPhone/iPod universal remote that helps you filter your TV viewing options, but its current shortcomings--inability to bookmark future shows for recording and the dearth of a native iPad app--make the $99 hardware component tough to recommend. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, TV, DVD player, Blu-ray player, DVR, AV receiver, Satellite TV system, Cable box, One-touch activity controls

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can't spend $100 or more on a universal remote, the Logitech Harmony 600 is a great choice. Read review

Specs: Universal remote control, Cable box, Satellite TV system, TV, DVD player, Projector, DVR, Blu-ray player, AV receiver, 5, Supports 5000+ brands, Back-lit buttons, One-click activity buttons, Guided online setup, 1.8 in x 2.4 in x 9.4 in

• 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, TV, Blu-ray player, Home Theater System, Rechargeable, Wirelessly control HomeShare speakers, browse and play music, DLNA 1.5, Simple on-screen guided set up, Programmable, Learning, 6.3 in x 0.7 in x 3.7 in

• 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, Blu-ray player, PC multimedia, AV System, Projector, DVD player, Multi-brand compatibility, Memory backup, 2.4 in x 0.8 in x 4.1 in

• 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, Cable box, Blu-ray player, DVD player, DVR, Satellite box, TV, VCR, 4, Multi-brand compatibility, Back-lit buttons, Programmable, Large code library