About PluggedInPicks
PluggedInPicks started with one simple frustration — too many review sites feel like ads dressed up as opinions. Recycled specs, vague verdicts, and affiliate links wrapped in hype. We built something different.
Every product that earns a verdict on this site goes through hands-on testing by our category editors. Real daily use. Real sessions. Real results — reported without the marketing spin. No sponsored reviews. No press samples. No fake hype.
What We Cover Tech & Electronics · Health & Wellness · Home & Kitchen · Travel & Outdoors · Automotive
How We Work We buy the products. We test them in real daily use scenarios. We measure what we can quantify. Then we write an honest verdict that tells you exactly who should buy it and who should walk away.
Meet the Editors
Marcus Dell Wellness & Lifestyle Editor, PluggedInPicks
Marcus is a wellness and lifestyle writer based in Austin, TX, focused on recovery tools, home health gear, and everyday gadgets that actually earn their shelf space. After years of testing products that overpromised and underdelivered, he started approaching every review the same way — put it through real daily use, ignore the marketing copy, and report what actually happened. At PluggedInPicks, Marcus leads testing for the Health & Wellness category, covering everything from massage devices to air purifiers and sleep tech. When he’s not running gear through its paces, he’s training for his next half marathon.
Ryan Castillo Tech & Lifestyle Gear Editor, PluggedInPicks
Ryan Castillo is a consumer tech writer based in Seattle, WA, covering laptops, audio gear, smart home devices, and the latest in consumer electronics. At PluggedInPicks, he leads testing for the Tech & Electronics category — breaking down specs into real-world performance so buyers know exactly what they’re getting before they spend. His approach is simple: if it doesn’t hold up in daily use, it doesn’t get recommended. When he’s not benchmarking the latest gadgets, he’s probably building his next PC or arguing that wired headphones still win.
Jake Morrison Automotive & Outdoor Gear Editor, PluggedInPicks
Jake Morrison is an automotive and outdoor gear writer based in Denver, CO, covering everything from dash cams and car accessories to portable power, travel gear, and overlanding equipment. At PluggedInPicks, he leads testing for the Automotive and Travel & Outdoors categories — putting gear through real road conditions and backcountry trips rather than parking lot checks. His approach is straightforward: if it doesn’t hold up on a 400-mile drive or a weekend in the mountains, it doesn’t get recommended. When he’s not reviewing gear, he’s planning his next overland route or arguing that a good portable tire inflator is the most underrated piece of kit you can own.
Sara Navarro Home & Kitchen Editor, PluggedInPicks
Sara Navarro is a home and lifestyle writer based in Austin, TX, covering kitchen appliances, home cleaning gear, smart home essentials, and everyday products that actually earn their counter space. At PluggedInPicks, she leads testing for the Home & Kitchen category — running appliances through real cooking sessions, cleaning tests, and daily use scenarios rather than one-time unboxings. Her standard is simple: if it doesn’t make your home life meaningfully easier, it’s not worth the shelf space. When she’s not testing the latest kitchen gadgets, she’s hosting dinner parties and quietly judging everyone else’s blender choices.