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5 Best Electronics Stores in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

You need a new TV before the game on Sunday, or you're trying to figure out what to do with the phone drawer full of old devices. New York's electronics scene runs from a two-story Apple flagship inside the Oculus to a shop that pays cash for your old MacBook. We compared the five with the strongest Google track record.

Short answer: P.C. Richard & Son leads with a 4.9 rating across 5,266 reviews, the strongest combination of scale and score on this list. Best Buy has by far the most reviews at over 17,000, but a lower 4.1 average. If you're selling old devices instead of buying, Paymore trades and pays cash on the spot.
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How New York's Electronics Stores Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 P.C. Richard & Son 4.9 5,266 Appliances, electronics & TVs with local service View ›
2 Best Buy 4.1 17,117 Big-box electronics chain with broad selection View ›
3 Apple World Trade Center 4.3 4,645 Apple products & Genius Bar support View ›
4 Lot-Less 4.4 1,380 General discount department store, not primarily electronics View ›
5 Paymore - Buy, Sell & Trade Electronics 4.6 661 Buy, sell & trade used electronics View ›
5 Best Electronics Stores in New York (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

P.C. Richard & Son logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

P.C. Richard & Son

4.95,266 Google reviews

P.C. Richard & Son's Chelsea store sells electronics, TVs, appliances and air conditioners, and has operated as a family-run New York and tri-state electronics and appliance chain for generations, with sales staff assigned to walk customers through bigger purchases.

What people praise

  • Reviewers name specific sales associates repeatedly for patient, no-pressure help on larger purchases like air conditioners and TVs
  • Price matching gets specific praise, including on portable AC units
  • Reviewers consistently say they trust the store over Best Buy for service
  • In-store staff described as knowledgeable across TVs, appliances and electronics categories

Worth knowing

  • As a larger chain, the specific experience can hinge on which associate helps you
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume5,266 · 91th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: P.C. Richard & Son posts the highest rating on this list, 4.9 across 5,266 reviews, the strongest combination of scale and score here.

53 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10010

Best Buy logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Best Buy

4.117,117 Google reviews

Best Buy's Fifth Avenue store in Midtown sells computers, TVs, phones, appliances, gaming gear and more, and includes a Geek Squad service counter alongside specialty shops for Apple, Samsung and camera equipment.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe employees as friendly, knowledgeable and helpful navigating a multi-level, sometimes crowded store
  • Wide product range across categories, from chargers to gaming, gets called out
  • Multiple reviewers highlight specific staff going out of their way to help
  • Central Midtown location convenient for tourists and commuters alike

Worth knowing

  • Multiple reviewers describe long waits for floor staff during busy periods, especially for higher-ticket items
  • The layout across multiple levels, with construction in parts of the store, has confused some shoppers
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume17,117 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown50% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Best Buy carries by far the largest review base on this list at over 17,000, but its 4.1 average is the lowest here. Reviewers' biggest complaint is wait times for help, not product selection.

531 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017

Apple World Trade Center logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Apple World Trade Center

4.34,645 Google reviews

Apple's World Trade Center store is a two-story flagship location inside the Oculus, selling the full range of Apple products and offering Genius Bar appointments, in-store pickup and specialist consultations.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the setting itself, a striking location inside the World Trade Center complex
  • Staff named repeatedly for professional, friendly help walking customers through new device purchases
  • Reviewers highlight the store as well-stocked and easy to reach by subway
  • Convenient for combining a visit with the nearby 9/11 Memorial

Worth knowing

  • Multiple reviewers describe long, unpredictable wait times for purchases and service without clear estimates
  • As an Apple-only store, it won't help with non-Apple electronics
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume4,645 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown67% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Apple World Trade Center posts a 4.3 average across 4,645 reviews. It's the pick specifically for Apple products and Genius Bar support, not general electronics shopping.

185 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007

Lot-Less logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Lot-Less

4.41,380 Google reviews

Lot-Less is a discount department store chain with multiple Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens locations, selling a broad mix of general merchandise, household goods and food items rather than electronics specifically. It shows up in this category on Google, but it's closer to a dollar store than an electronics retailer.

What people praise

  • Long-time shoppers describe it as one of the better discount stores in Manhattan for household finds
  • Reviewers note a wide selection of everyday items not always found at other discount chains

Worth knowing

  • This is a general discount and department store, not an electronics retailer, worth knowing if you're shopping specifically for tech
  • Reviews are more mixed than the other businesses on this list, worth reading a few before you go
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume1,380 · 79th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown60% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Lot-Less surfaces in an electronics store search because Google files it as a department store, but it's a general discount chain, not a place to shop for tech. For electronics specifically, the other four businesses on this list are a better fit.

97 Chambers St #1805, New York, NY 10007

Paymore - Buy, Sell & Trade Electronics logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Paymore - Buy, Sell & Trade Electronics

4.6661 Google reviews

Paymore's Chelsea store buys, sells and trades used electronics, phones, tablets, laptops, cameras and gaming gear for cash on the spot, with in-house data wiping on any device traded in.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe fair, straightforward cash offers for used devices like PS5 consoles and MacBooks
  • Staff named repeatedly for helpful, no-pressure trade-in experiences
  • First-time customer discounts noted by more than one reviewer
  • Reviewers highlight quick appraisal turnaround compared to shipping a device off for trade-in

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer was told over the phone that an old device model would be accepted, then turned away in person, worth confirming eligibility clearly before making a trip
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume661 · 74th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Paymore posts a 4.6 average across 661 reviews. It's a different kind of electronics stop than the others on this list: the place to sell or trade in rather than buy new.

251 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

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How we scored this list

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume is how many customers have actually left a rating, ranked against every other electronics-related listing we looked at in New York. Confidence blends the two, so a business with thousands of reviews carries more weight than one with a slightly higher score built on far fewer. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

What to expect on price at New York electronics stores

Electronics pricing varies by category more than by store, a phone charger and a refrigerator aren’t priced on the same scale. Reviewers across this list mention price matching and first-time discounts, so it’s worth asking directly rather than assuming the sticker price is final, especially for bigger-ticket appliances and TVs.

Electronics shopping across New York City

P.C. Richard & Son and Paymore both sit in Chelsea, Best Buy anchors a Fifth Avenue location in Midtown, Apple’s flagship is downtown inside the World Trade Center’s Oculus, and Lot-Less runs multiple locations across Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Between them, an electronics store is a short trip from most New York neighborhoods.

What to ask before you buy

  • Does the store price match a lower quote from a competitor?
  • What’s the return and exchange window, and is a receipt required?
  • Is delivery or installation included with a large appliance or TV?
  • Does the warranty come from the manufacturer, the store, or both?
  • If trading in an old device, what condition and model requirements apply?
  • Is the item in stock at this location, or does it need to be ordered?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data: live rating, review volume and how recently people are still reviewing. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which gets a badge and placement boost, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

Why is a discount department store on an electronics store list?

Lot-Less shows up under this category on Google, but it’s a general discount and department store rather than a dedicated electronics retailer. We kept it on the list and labeled it clearly rather than dropping it silently, since it’s genuinely what turns up in a search.

How did you choose these five?

We compared electronics and electronics-adjacent retailers across New York on live Google rating, how many customers have reviewed them, and how recently those reviews are coming in, then weighed rating against volume so a newer business with a perfect score doesn’t automatically outrank one with a longer track record.

How often is this updated?

We refresh this list as new reviews and ratings come in. This version was verified in July 2026.

The bottom line

P.C. Richard & Son is the safe default for TVs, appliances and general electronics, with the strongest combination of scale and rating on this list. If you’re clearing out old devices instead, Paymore is the pick for a fast, fair trade-in.

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