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$10 $14
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Our top pick for the best popsicle molds. Makes a traditionally shaped ice pop that comes out smoothly. The easily peelable silicone mold rests on a sturdy plastic tray. The molds, reusable sticks, and tray are all dishwasher safe and durable.
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Other things to know: A little fussy to fill and only holds about two ounces of liquid. Clip the on-page coupon to get the deal.
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Read the review: The Best Popsicle Molds
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++ Espro Press P5 French Press +
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$40 $50
Buy from Amazon (deal on stainless steel)
What we like: Another French press worth considering if you want the function of our top pick, but a different look. Produces the same results and is built similarly to our top French press pick, but the frame is metal instead of plastic.
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Other things to know: You cannot make less than 24 ounces of coffee in this 32-ounce press. The P5 comes in polished stainless steel. Lightning deal.
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Read the review: The Best French Press
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++ Kohl’s The Big One Oversized Supersoft Plush Throw +
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$8 $15
Buy from Kohl's Free Kohl's Rewards account required, use promo code REWARDS25, with store pickup
What we like: Our top pick for an affordable fleece throw blanket for kids and teens. Durable, lightweight, and silky-soft. Throw size is bigger than most of our other picks. Easy to wash. The best bargain of all our picks.
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Other things to know: Made of synthetic fibers, which may shed microplastics in the laundry. Kohl’s is known for their perpetual sales. Free Kohl's Rewards membership required, use code REWARDS25. Select store pickup or place an order of $25 or more to get free shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Throw Blankets
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++ Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle +
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$60 $85
Buy from Kohl's Free Kohl's Rewards account required, use promo code REWARDS25
What we like: Our top electric kettle pick. Has been our top pick since 2013 because of its consistent performance and easy-to-use interface. Little variation in the amount of time it takes to boil a full kettle of water (1.7 L). Great accuracy in holding water at a set temperature.
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Other things to know: Three-year warranty is generous. Some reviewers complain that button labels wear off over time and that the kettle breaks within a year or two, we don't think these are widespread problems. Free Kohl's Rewards account required, use promo code REWARDS25.
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Read the review: The Best Electric Kettle
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++ Espro P3 French Press (32-ounce) +
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$32 $40
Buy from Amazon (deal on black)
What we like: Our top pick for the best French press coffee maker. Elegant-looking, easy to use, and relatively simple to clean. Unique double filter makes richer, more flavorful coffee with less residue than its competitors. Dishwasher-safe.
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Other things to know: You cannot make less than 24 ounces of coffee in this 32-ounce press. Not the lowest price we've ever seen, but still a good deal. Only available in black. Lightning deal.
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Read the review: The Best French Press
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++ Uproot Cleaner Pro Pet Hair Remover +
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$16 $20
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: A manual pet hair removal tool staff pick recommended in our car vacuum guide. Removes pet hair from car floors and trunk upholstery. Works better than all the handheld vacuums we've tested.
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Other things to know: Too rough for clothes and bedding. Street price has dropped recently. A good deal, but we've seen lower. Clip the on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Car Vacuum
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++ Maui Gold Pineapples +
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$48 $60
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A gift pick for hosts and hostesses or housewarming. The sweetest and juiciest pineapples we’ve ever tasted. Grown on the slopes of Haleakalā and handpicked at peak ripeness. Pineapples are a symbol of hospitality.
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Other things to know: Every Wirecutter employee gets a Maui Gold Pineapple on their yearly work anniversary, and we always look forward to receiving these tropical beauties. The price (even on sale) makes them special-occasion-only indulgences. Not-returnable.
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Read the review: The 23 Best Host and Hostess Gifts
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++ Clipa2 Instant Bag Hanger +
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$15 $17
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A bag hook staff pick from our guide to cheap things for hybrid office workers. An inexpensive solution to keep your purse or backpack from coming into contact with dirt, water, and germs. Works with many different types of surface edges and thicknesses.
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Other things to know: Supports up to 33 pounds, according to the company. Staff members also found that it can work well as an actual carabiner.
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Read the review: 5 Cheap(ish) Things for Hybrid Office Workers
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++ Veelink Bamboo Wireless Charger with Organizer (Large) +
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$30 $48
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon (deal on large)
What we like: An expert-recommended wireless charger we like for desk organization. Doubles as a phone stand and pen holder. Solid bamboo construction. More aesthetically pleasing than most run-of-the-mill metal or plastic wireless chargers. Lets you eliminate a phone-charging cable on your desk.
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Other things to know: May not be the linchpin to maintaining sanity while working from home, but it could help. Deal price for the large size. Clip the on-page coupon.
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Read the review: What a Wirecutter Home-Office Expert Uses to Organize Her Desk
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++ Final Fantasy XVI (PS5, Physical Copy) +
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$25 $40
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A video game staff pick that's exclusive to the PS5. A departure from the typical scenes and settings of traditional Final Fantasy games, Square Enix’s newest addition to the series is darker, more emotional, and more Game of Thrones-esque. Voice acting and performances are a notable high point.
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Other things to know: Gameplay is more active (for better or for worse) than the traditional turn-based style of older Final Fantasy games. Single-player. Contains blood and gore, partial nudity, sexual themes, strong language, and violence.
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Read the review: Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6, and More: The Video Games Wirecutter Is Playing in June 2023
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++ Yale Assure Lock 2 +
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$123 $225
Buy from Amazon (deal on black)
What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best smart lock. Simple, intuitive keypad with physical buttons. Can also use key. Included sensor tells you if door is left open. Sends notifications even if disconnected from Wi-Fi. Heavy-duty all-metal housings. More advanced smart features in app.
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Other things to know: No fingerprint reader. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. Installation can be finicky. Included wireless module needs to be installed at a specific time before putting batteries in. On sale in black suede; satin nickel and bronze are also on sale for a few dollars more.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Locks
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++ Mint Mobile 12-Months Prepaid Unlimited Phone Plan +
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$180 $360
Buy from Mint Mobile (12-month unlimited plan) For new customers only
What we like: A 12-month subscription to our budget pick for cell phone plans. Accesses T-Mobile’s network for much less money. Tied for second place in PCMag’s Readers’ Choice survey and had second-highest score among “value” network resellers in the American Customer Satisfaction Index survey.
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Other things to know: The cheapest cell phone plan we recommend, but you have to pay months in advance. Deal for new customers, with 12-months of wireless service with unlimited data. By far the best deal we've seen on Mint Mobile, coming in at $15 per month (same cost as the lowest tier, 5 GB plan), but it's only available to new customers.
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Read the review: The Best Cell Phone Plans
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++ Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) + 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited +
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$23 $50
Buy from Amazon Includes 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited (deal on black)
What we like: Our top pick for beginners from our guide to the best Alexa smart speakers, bundled with four months of Amazon Music Unlimited. Clear, loud sound in a compact form. All the standard features of other Echo models at half the price. Bluetooth connection. Built-in Eero Wi-Fi can extend an Eero router's mesh network.
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Other things to know: More expensive Echos offer better audio and call quality. Doesn't make video calls. We are still testing how well the Dot works with an Eero Wi-Fi system. Comes with four months of Amazon Music Unlimited, which auto-renews at the end of the trial period, so make sure to cancel before then.
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Read the review: The Best Alexa Smart Speakers
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++ True Cubes Ice Tray +
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$30 $45
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our favorite ice tray that makes perfectly crystal-clear ice cubes. The best way to make clear ice on the cheap. Yields four 2-inch clear cubes. Uses directional freezing to create clear, bubble-free cubes that will keep drinks fizzier for longer. Good for cocktails.
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Other things to know: Cheaper than a countertop clear-ice maker. Takes 18-20 hours to fully freeze. Cubes can be broken down, but it's time-consuming and messy. Tray takes up a significant amount of freezer space.
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Read the review: Clear Ice Is Better Than Cloudy Ice. Here’s Why.
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++ Baratza Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder +
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$200 $250
Buy from Blue Bottle Coffee
What we like: Our upgrade pick for best coffee grinder. Great burr grinder with a burr set that's faster and more consistent than our top pick, and offers a wider range of coarser and finer grinds. Precise digital timer that allows you to grind a set amount of beans so you don't have to measure each time you make coffee.
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Other things to know: Finnicky dial can be a little annoying. Not significantly better than our top pick at grinding, just has some more features and incremental improvements. More suited for enthusiasts and hobbyists. Almost every part of the machine is repairable or replaceable. First time we've posted a deal on this grinder and a nice $50 drop in price. Free shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Coffee Grinder
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++ Twinkly Generation II Smart RGB-W LED String Lights (250-Count) +
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$60 $120
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Our upgrade Christmas lights pick for all occasions. Wi-Fi–enabled. Offers 16 million color choices that can be employed in a number of moving, blinking, multicolored patterns. Endless customization possibilities. Weather-resistant.
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Other things to know: Significantly more expensive than most other options. The app does glitch on occasion, and the user interface could use some improvements. Deal is for the 250-count version. Deal price with clipped on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Christmas Lights
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++ Lego Roses 40460 Building Kit +
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$11 $15
Buy from Amazon
What we like: An entry-level kit Lego kit recommended in multiple gift guides. Pack of two individual flowers that's a fraction of the cost of bigger botanical kits. Easy to assemble with little time commitment. The roses contain satisfying structural details like thorns and curvy petals.
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Other things to know: Unobtrusive enough to tuck into a spot of your home without overpowering an overall aesthetic. Can be added to other botanical bouquets or DIY your own.
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Read the review: The 26 Best Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts (Mostly) Under $25
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++ Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) +
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$28 $50
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick for a smart speaker for kids. Ideal as a nightstand speaker or kitchen assistant. Includes a year of Amazon Kids+ content, parental controls, and a longer warranty period (two years).
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Other things to know: Lacks camera and higher quality audio of more expensive models. Available in owl or dragon print.
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Read the review: The Best Alexa Smart Speakers
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++ Google Nest Hub Max Smart Display +
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$115 $200
Buy from Home Depot
What we like: Our top pick for video calls and kitchens from our guide to the best Google Nest smart speakers. Great for streaming audio or making video calls. Integrates seamlessly with Google apps (including Google Calendar for reminders). Also great for hands-free following recipes while cooking.
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Other things to know: Smart-home functions capable, but fewer devices are compatible with Google Assistant. No physical lens cover for the camera. No Zoom capability and Meet capability is limited. Available in charcoal gray and chalk white. Down to a new low.
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Read the review: The Best Google Nest Smart Speakers
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++ Amazon Echo Spot (2024) +
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$45 $75
Buy from Amazon (deal on black)
What we like: Our simpler, camera-free Alexa smart speaker pick for bedside tables. Great for anyone who prizes simplicity. Small footprint won't crowd a nightstand. The display auto-dims based on the lighting. Has physical buttons on top, plus you can shut off your morning alarm by simply tapping the speaker itself.
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Other things to know: Lacks camera, video streaming and higher quality audio of more expensive models. Deal price on black color.
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Read the review: The Best Alexa Smart Speakers
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++ Yogasleep Duet White Noise Machine +
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$34 $45
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another good white noise machine, if you want lots of noise options. Offers seven white noise variations. Unobtrusive design. Bluetooth-enabled so it can also be used as a speaker.
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Other things to know: Poor sound quality. App does not allow you to set a a precise schedule. Comes with a USB cord, but no wall plug.
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Read the review: The Best White Noise Machine
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++ Hisense U8N Series LCD/LED TV (65-Inch) +
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$900 $1151
Buy from Best Buy (65-inch)
What we like: Our top pick for the best LCD/LED TV. The newest model in the Hisense U8 Series. Features 4K resolution, quantum-dot color, and mini-LED backlighting in sizes from 55 to 85 inches.
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Other things to know: Supports the major high dynamic range (HDR) formats, and runs on Google TV, our favorite smart-TV platform. Delivers a great picture at reasonable price. However, viewing angle is a bit narrow. Less colorful with HDR content than our upgrade pick.
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Read the review: The Best LCD/LED TV
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++ Dreo PolyFan 704S +
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$125 $150
Buy from Amazon (deal on silver)
What we like: The best smart fan on a pedestal. Energy-efficient. Oscillates side to side as well as up and down. Powerful, with nine settings plus a turbo option. DC-powered motor is quieter than most. Comes with a remote, but can also be controlled via the Dreo app or Alexa.
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Other things to know: Nearly 44 inches tall with an 11-inch diameter. One-year warranty is significantly shorter than that of our other picks (even with the optional 18-month extension). Deal on silver color.
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Read the review: The Best Fan
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++ TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip (HS300) +
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$35 $45
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Our top multiplug smart plug pick. Comes with six individually controlled smart outlets and three USB-A ports. Has all of the bells and whistles—energy monitoring, sunrise/sunset scheduling, and an Away Mode—of our single-outlet top pick. Can be voice-controlled via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
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Things to know: Surge protection is passable but not exceptional (we would recommend our surge protector picks). Doesn’t provide info on the actual energy consumption. Doesn’t have Apple Home compatibility. Clip the on-page coupon to get the deal.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Plugs
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++ Mac Sports Collapsible Folding Outdoor Utility Wagon +
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$50 $90
Buy from Woot Free shipping for Prime members
What we like: Our top pick for the best collapsible folding wagon is simple to unfold and use. Can tow up to 150 lbs. of cargo. Lightweight and durable. Large wheels handle uneven terrain well.
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Other things to know: Not ideal for heavy loads when going across sand, not rated for toting kids, lacks locking wheels. On sale in the Americana pattern. Only 90-day Woot limited warranty. Free shipping for Prime members.
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Read the review: The Best Collapsible Folding Wagons
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++ Sony PlayStation 5 Slim +
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$425 $500
Buy from Amazon With delayed shipping
What we like: Our Playstation console top pick. Revamped consoles are (slightly) smaller than the original model. Has a disc drive, so you can watch UHD Blu-ray movies, as well as play new or used PS5 and PS4 game discs. A competent media center for a living room.
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Other things to know: The rest of the features and hardware are the same as the non-disk version. PlayStation had more top-rated exclusive titles than the Xbox. The PS5 is a huge console—yes, even the current, revised “slim” model—and it can’t fit well in a lot of media centers, vertically or horizontally. Delayed shipping, but scheduled to arrive prior to Xmas at the time of posting.
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Read the review: Choosing the Right PlayStation 5
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++ iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit +
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$60 $70
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our fancier pick for an electronics repair toolkit in our guide to the best gifts for gamers. Perfect for tinkerers who want to build or fix their own gear. All the same useful bits as the base kit, plus extra tools such as spudgers, case-opening picks, and tweezers.
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Other things to know: Includes a 64-piece precision bit driver set and comes with a magnetic case. Lid can serve as a sorting/organization tray.
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Read the review: The 20 Best Gifts for Gamers
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++ Ring Stick Up Cam Plug-In Security Camera +
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$55 $80
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another outdoor security camera worth considering if you prefer to stay with the Ring ecosystem. Delivers crisp, 1080p video with an expansive 130-degree view and clear two-way audio. Includes a lengthy, weather-resistant power cord, but can also be powered by battery or a solar panel.
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Other things to know: Former pick we still like. Despite some previous issues, Ring now provides more privacy and security measures than any other camera manufacturer we tested. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Works With Ring. Requires Ring Protect Basic subscription ($5 per month or $50 per year for one camera) for the most functionality.
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Read the review: The Best Outdoor Security Camera
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++ Belkin BoostCharge Plus 10K USB Power Bank +
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$46 $70
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick for best USB power bank for phones and tablets. Small, light, and easy to slip into a pocket. Powerful enough to quickly recharge most smartphones up to three times. Has two built-in cables (USB-C and Lightning) for convenience. Can pass power to another device while being recharged from a wall outlet.
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Other things to know: 19 watts tested input via USB-C PD to charge, 18 watts output, with a 10,0000 mAh. Doesn’t come with a wall charger, or any other accessories. One of the priciest models we tested. Briefly dipped as low as $42 during Black Friday sales, but this is the best price we've seen outside of that.
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Read the review: The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for Phones and Tablets
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++ Milwaukee 48-22-1502 Fastback Utility Knife with Blade Storage + Compact Folding Utility Knife + 50 Blades +
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$20 $30
Buy from Home Depot (Compact Utility Knife + 50 Blade Bundle)
What we like: Our top utility knife pick, bundled with a compact folding knife and an extra 50 general purpose blades. Uniquely contoured handle gives great ergonomics and safety. Easy one-handed open and close. Easy to change blades, stores five additional blades in handle.
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Other things to know: Belt clip is not reversible. Smaller utility knife lacks blade storage. 50-pack of general purpose utility blades come in blade holder storage case designed for scoring.
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Read the review: The Best Utility Knife
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++ Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress (Queen) +
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$1100 $1600
Buy from Leesa Use promo code WIRECUTTER (queen)
What we like: Our longtime top pick for a foam-forward hybrid mattress with some bounce. Combines the best components of memory foam and innerspring mattresses. Four layers of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam and over 1,000 springs. On the firmer end of medium-firm that's good for all sleep positions that don't prefer softer mattresses.
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Other things to know: 11-inch mattress. 100-day trial period. 10-year warranty. Use code WIRECUTTER to get the deal price for the queen size. King and Cal king sizes are also on sale. Comes with a free sheet set and two free pillows—nice add-ons, but we haven't tested either.
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Read the review: The Best Hybrid Mattresses
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++ Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid Mattress (Queen) +
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$1480 $2000
Buy from Leesa Use promo code WIRECUTTER (queen)
What we like: The best lofty and springy hybrid mattress. Medium firmness with some motion isolation. Quilted top loosely cradles your body. Over 3,000 pocketed coils. Fluffy and luxurious; one tester said they "felt like royalty." Durable enough for folks over 200 pounds. Best for back- and side-sleepers.
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Other things to know: Not an ultra-soft, plush mattress. 10-year warranty. 100-night trial, but you can only return once. Use code WIRECUTTER. Deal price is for queen. King and Cal king sizes are also on sale. Comes with a free sheet set and two free pillows—nice add-ons, but we haven't tested either.
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Read the review: The Best Hybrid Mattresses
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++ Leesa Original Mattress (Queen) +
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$825 $1000
Buy from Leesa Use promo code WIRECUTTER (queen)
What we like: Our top memory foam mattress pick that doesn’t sink. Offers good pressure relief and is supportive enough to be comfortable for both back- and side-sleepers. Three layers of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam. Combines the gentle cradle of classic memory foam with a firmness that doesn't hamper movement.
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Other things to know: Little edge support. We don’t recommend it for people who weigh over 200 pounds. 100-day trial period. 10-year warranty. Use code WIRECUTTER. The king and California king sizes are also on sale. Comes with two free pillows and a sheet set—nice add-ons, but we haven't tested them.
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Read the review: The Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online
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++ Helldivers 2 (PS5, Physical Copy) +
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$25 $40
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top cooperative shooter pick from our guide to the best video games of 2024. A third-person horde shooter where you and a team of up to four players take on swarms of giant bugs, killer robots, and your own team's reckless orbital bombardments. Tons of fun with progression that doesn't require investment into the microtransactions.
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Other things to know: While it is a "cooperative" multiplayer shooter, friendly fire is active and unable to be turned off, so it's worth keeping in mind when playing with friends (and troll-y strangers). Borrows liberally from the 1997 film Starship Troopers, which mixed sci-fi imagery with heavy social satire and commentary on war and the threat of fascism. Deal is for the physical disc for the PS5, and is down to the lowest price we've seen so far.
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Read the review: The Best Video Games of 2024 So Far
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++ PureRelief XL King Size Heating Pad +
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$28 $40
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Our longtime top pick for the best heating pad. Quickly reaches and maintains desired temperatures. Safety-certified. Auto-shutoff function. Six heat settings. Grip-friendly controller with backlit display. Plush, machine-washable cover. Storage bag included.
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Other things to know: Cover requires gentler washing than others we tested. Five-year warranty. XL size is 12 by 24 inches. Clip the on-page coupon to get the deal.
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Read the review: The Best Heating Pad
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++ Lego Poinsettia 10370 +
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$35 $50
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A staff pick for festive flowers year-round in our review of the Lego Botanical Collection. Unlike the poinsettias you can buy at the grocery store starting in late fall, the Lego version will always be in bloom—and it makes for a fun, relaxing activity during the holidays.
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Other things to know: Build can be a bit repetitive at first, because each of the flowers is constructed almost the exact same way. Builder tip: The group of yellow flowers on the top can be especially tricky.
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Read the review: Stop Murdering Houseplants. Try Lego Flowers Instead.
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++ Dash Mini Waffle Maker +
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$8 $13
Buy from Kohl's Free Kohl's Rewards membership required, use promo code REWARDS25, with store pickup
What we like: Our top mini waffle maker pick for kids, which we also recommend in multiple gift guides. A diminutive machine that makes Eggo-sized waffles. Nonstick plates for easy waffle extraction. Perfect for cramped or storage-limited spaces.
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Other things to know: Only good for small snacks or occasional use. Deal is for the heart style. Free Kohl's Rewards membership required, use code REWARDS25. Opt for store pickup to avoid shipping fees.
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Read the review: The Best Kids Cooking Tools (That You’ll Love Too)
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++ Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original Patch (72-Count) +
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$16 $20
Buy from Woot Free shipping for Prime members
What we like: A quick pimple remedy we like in our drugstore beauty guide. Round, translucent hydrocolloid stickers. Heal zits and help prevent below-the-surface pimples from erupting by absorbing fluid and protecting blemishes from bacteria.
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Other things to know: Not as fun as cuter, more sticker-y options out there, but very effective. 72-count. Free shipping for Prime members.
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Read the review: The Best Drugstore Makeup, Skin Care, and Other Beauty Products
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++ A.O. Smith AO-US-200 Under-Sink Water Filter +
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$110 $130
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our runner-up under-sink water filter pick that's actually identical to our top pick in certifications, specs, and size (they're owned by the same company). Filters lead, mercury, pesticides, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and other materials. Compact form and all-metal hardware. Offers a 0.5 gpm flow and 500-gallon capacity.
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Other things to know: Filter-replacement costs are about $120 a year on the recommended six-month cycle. Only comes in brushed nickel finish.
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Read the review: The Best Under-Sink Water Filter
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++ Where Should We Begin – A Game of Stories +
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$32 $40
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: A gift pick in our anniversary gifts guide. Smartly designed card game. Helps encourage conversation. Fun for new couples or those married for decades.
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Other things to know: Can also be fun to play with friends. Comes with 200 prompts. Clip the on-page coupon to get the deal.
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Read the review: The 26 Best Anniversary Gifts by Year
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++ Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Topper (Queen) +
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$223 $250
Buy from Amazon (queen)
What we like: Another good mattress topper if you know you love the feel of a Tempur-Pedic mattress. Dense proprietary memory foam has a pronounced, quicksand-like sink. Didn't overheat our testers. Cradles pressure points (like your shoulders and hips) well.
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Other things to know: Former pick. Our testers tended to either love or hate the sink of this topper. Weighs about 36 pounds, making it difficult to maneuver. Tempur-Pedic doesn’t allow returns, but has a 10-year warranty. Pricey, even on sale. Matches lows we saw earlier this year.
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Read the review: The Best Mattress Toppers
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++ Xbox 12-Month Game Pass Core (Email Delivery) +
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$42 $60
Buy from CDKeys
What we like: A nice accessory for those who own one of our Xbox game console picks. This subscription service gives you access to online console multiplayer, a catalog of over 25 games, and discounts on select other games. Buying 12 months of Game Pass Core offers the best value.
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Other things to know: Used to be called Xbox Live Gold, but still fulfills the exact same function. Email delivery. Non-returnable and non-refundable. Not the lowest price we've seen, but still a solid deal.
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Read the review: Choosing the Right Xbox: Series X or Series S
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++ Hisense U6N Series Google TV (65-Inch) +
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$500 $600
Buy from Best Buy (65-inch)
Buy from Amazon (65-inch) With delayed shipping
What we like: Our pick for the best 4K TV on a budget. Same picture-enhancing hardware as our favorite premium LCD/LED TVs. Higher-performance tech such as mini-LED backlighting and quantum-dot color. Strong performance and boasts definite value.
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Other things to know: Foregoes extremely high brightness and skips some of the fancier trimming (like Wi-Fi 6E compatibility and isn’t bright enough for a premium HDR experience) to keep costs low. Limited to a 60 Hz refresh rate (sorry, gamers). Doesn't have HDMI 2.1 inputs. Deal on the 65-inch size.
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Read the review: The Best 4K TV on a Budget
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++ HP OmniBook Ultra (14-fd000) Ultrabook Laptop +
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$900 $1450
Buy from Best Buy
Buy from eBay Price reflects in cart
What we like: Another Windows ultrabook worth considering if you want a laptop with a better webcam, plus great base specs. Webcam is far superior to those of our picks.
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Other things to know: Typically more expensive than our picks. Heavy at nearly 3.5 pounds. Specs include AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, 32 GB memory, and a 1 TB SSD. Cheaper than the previous deal we posted with better specs. Price reflects in cart at eBay; Best Buy does charge return shipping if purchased through eBay, but you can avoid that by returning in store.
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Read the review: The Best Windows Ultrabook
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++ AeroPress Clear Coffee Press +
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$35 $50
Buy from Woot Free (delayed) shipping for Prime members
What we like: The clear version of our top pick for a simple and portable single-use coffee maker. Performs exactly the same as the original AeroPress. Lightweight, compact design. Quickly produces full-bodied, flavorful coffee. Easy to use. Dishwasher-safe.
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Other things to know: Only brews one cup at a time. The clear version costs a bit more than the original (which is also on sale), so it's only worth getting if you value that crisp, clear look.
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Read the review: The AeroPress is a Fast, Portable, No-Frills Tool for Making Terrific Coffee
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++ AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker +
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$29 $40
Buy from Woot Free (delayed) shipping for Prime members
What we like: Our top pick for a simple and portable single-serve coffee maker. Lightweight, compact design produces full-bodied, flavorful coffee in about two minutes. Great for camping, travel, or just a simple cup at home. Easy to use. Dishwasher-safe.
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Other things to know: Also makes a great gift. Only brews one cup at a time. A solid drop, especially if you don't want or need the carrying bag that has accompanied some deals.
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Read the review: The AeroPress is a Fast, Portable, No-Frills Tool for Making Terrific Coffee
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++ Yamazaki Expandable Bathtub Caddy +
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$27 $32
Buy from Amazon (deal on black)
What we like: Our top sleek and strong plastic bath tray pick. Sturdy plastic tray comes with removable compartments for razors and toothbrushes. Easily adaptable for daily use or a relaxing bath—or even for holding bath toys.
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Other things to know: Best for average to smaller tubs (30 inches wide overall or smaller). Doesn’t have a book stand or dedicated drink holder, but we were able to use it for both purposes. Only available on sale in black.
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Read the review: Our Favorite Bath Trays and Accessories
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++ Raptic Link + Lock Carabiner +
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$24 $30
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon, delayed shipping
What we like: A combination-lock carabiner we like as a gift for cyclists and gadget lovers. Heavy-duty polycarbonate combination-lock carabiner securely attaches an Apple AirTag, our favorite Bluetooth tracker, to anything you might want to keep track of.
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Other things to know: Apple Airtag not included. About 4 inches and 4 ounces. Won't stand up to bolt cutters. Good for tracking, not locking. Clip on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The 30 Best Gifts for Cyclists
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++ Thermacell EL55 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller and Glow Light +
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$36 $50
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A variant of our former top pick, the Thermacell E55. Offers identical performance with the added function of a lantern...but you may not want to use the light. Generates heat to vaporize liquid repellent that repels mosquitos.
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Other things to know: Light is too dim to do much, and using it kills the battery, taking it from 9 hours to 5.5. Limited coverage area—loses efficacy in windy conditions.
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Read the review: The Best Mosquito Control Gear for Your Patio or Yard
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++ Diivoo Smart Water Timer With WiFi Hub +
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$21 $35
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our budget smart hose timer pick. A paired-down smart timer for less. Easy to set up. Integrates well with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Wi-Fi hub included. Offers all the same basic features as our top pick, such as scheduling and in-app family sharing.
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Other things to know: No water-flow meter. Can’t automatically skip scheduled runs based on whether rain is in the forecast, but you can toggle on a rain delay in the app to skip any watering cycles for a set amount of time. Matches previous lows, but street price has dropped over the past year.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Hose Timers
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++ SNS Grills Slow ’n Sear Charcoal Insert (original) +
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$53 $70
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: A variant of half-moon charcoal insert and water reservoir pick. An indulgent luxury add-on that turns any 22-inch kettle grill into a more capable and versatile smoker. Simplifies indirect cooking and high-heat searing. Easy setup and cleanup.
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Other things to know: If you are or plan to be a regular griller/smoker, the benefits may justify the expense. Does not include a bottom grate like the deluxe version, but is roughly half the price. Clip the on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Grill Tools and Accessories
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++ Nike Air Max 90 Sneakers (Men’s) +
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$91 $130
Buy from Nike Free Nike+ membership required, use promo code CYBER
What we like: Our top pick for the best cool and comfy white sneakers. Mesh and leather design provides plenty of airflow to keep you cool. An ultra-cushy sole cushions your steps. Great for warm, active days and travel.
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Other things to know: Mesh can be trickier to clean than other materials—particularly when it’s white. Deal available in multiple color options and most sizes. Nike+ membership (free to join) required. Use code CYBER.
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Read the review: The Best White Sneakers
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++ Nespresso VertuoPlus +
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$110 $169
Buy from Amazon (deal on gray)
What we like: Our pick for a more versatile Nespresso machine. Brews smooth espresso, plus an 8-ounce cup of coffee that’s superior to anything we’ve tried from a Keurig. Short learning curve, with just one button and an automatic lid. Adjustable drip tray and water tank.
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Other things to know: Mugs are unstable on drip tray. We didn’t love the coffee, but it was still a big step up from Keurig's. Only uses Vertuo pods, which cost more than Original pods. On sale in gray.
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Read the review: The Best Nespresso Machine
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++ Aura Mason Digital Photo Frame +
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$165 $200
Buy from Aura Frames (Use promo code WIRECUTTERMASON)
What we like: The best digital photo frame for portrait (aka vertical) orientation. Vivid 9-inch display with 4:5 aspect ratio. Fits nicely on smaller tables and shelves. Aura offers the best approach to data security of the frames we’ve tested.
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Other things to know: Formerly our longtime top pick and still one of our favorites. More cropping issues than our top pick, but fixable in app. Looks good in landscape orientation, but not as great as our top pick. Use code WIRECUTTERMASON.
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Read the review: The Best Digital Photo Frame
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++ Aura Walden Digital Photo Frame +
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$240 $300
Buy from Aura Frames (Use promo code WIRECUTTERWALDEN)
What we like: Our large-frame pick from our guide to the best digital photo frame. Displays photos as nicely as our main pick, and would look great on a wall or bookcase. Stylish, with a solid build.
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Other things to know: Needs to be relatively close to an outlet (it has a 9.6-foot cord), which can be annoying. We approve of the Aura privacy and security policy. Use code WIRECUTTERWALDEN. Generous 120-day return window.
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++ Aura Carver Mat Digital Photo Frame +
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$135 $180
Buy from Aura Frames (Use promo code WIRECUTTERCARVER)
What we like: A variant of our top digital photo frame pick. Offers easy setup, vivid display, pleasing design and near-zero pillarboxing. Loading photos and videos remotely is a breeze. Features two frame layers that give the look of a mat picture frame.
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Other things to know: The 16:10 aspect ratio isn’t our preferred 4:3. Free Aura app works with iOS and Android phones. Available in gravel or clay color with white mat. Use code WIRECUTTERCARVER at checkout.
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Read the review: The Best Digital Photo Frame
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++ Kikkerland Solar-Powered Double Crystal Rainbow Maker +
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$29 $47
Buy from Amazon (double prism version) With delayed shipping
What we like: The double-prism version of a fun and beautiful gift we love and feature in multiple gift guides. This light catcher affixes to the window via a surprisingly reliable suction cup. Solar-powered motor rotates the dangling prisms to refract light.
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Other things to know: It's easy to simply slide it off your window if it becomes a distraction. Great for cats. Delayed shipping.
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Read the review: The 42 Best Gifts for Mom
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++ Sonos Era 100 Wireless Speaker (Refurbished) +
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$150 $200
Buy from Sonos (refurbished) (deal on black)
What we like: Our top pick speaker for the best multiroom wireless speaker system. Produces a full, well-balanced sound and fits nicely in any room. Offers support for about 130 streaming services. Supports Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Alexa voice control.
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Other things to know: Sonos’s own voice-control compatibility is limited. Difficult to add external, non-AirPlay-enabled audio players to the system. Sonos app can be glitchy. Manufacturer refurbished with standard Sonos warranty.
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Read the review: How to Build the Best Multiroom Wireless Speaker System for You
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++ Solly Baby Wrap +
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$54 $74
Buy from Babylist (deal on black/natural stripe)
What we like: Our top baby wrap pick. Stretchy wrap made of a soft, lightweight rayon fabric that fans across the shoulders to distribute the baby’s weight. The most comfortable of any wrap we tried. Learning to wrap it correctly isn’t as hard as it seems.
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Other things to know: The soft fabric easily snags. It isn’t our go-to choice for crowded public places. It's hard to transfer a sleeping baby without waking them. Breastfeeding with the baby inside is difficult. Deal price on black and natural stripe pattern only.
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Read the review: The Best Baby Wraps and Slings
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++ Kikkerland Solar-Powered Crystal Rainbow Maker +
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$23 $38
Buy from Amazon With delayed shipping
What we like: A fun and beautiful gift we love and feature in multiple gift guides. This light catcher affixes to the window via a surprisingly reliable suction cup. Solar-powered motor rotates the dangling prism to refract light.
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Other things to know: It's easy to slide off your window if it's a distraction. Great for cats. Delayed shipping.
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Read the review: The 42 Best Gifts for Mom
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++ National Tree Company 7.5-Foot Winchester White Pine (WCHW7-300-75) Artificial Christmas Tree +
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$250 $500
Buy from National Tree Company Use promo code CHEER50
What we like: Another good artificial Christmas tree if realism isn’t your cup of tea. Its white branches, trunk, and glitter-dusted all-PVC needles give it a pretty, crystalline look with the lights off. And with the lights on, all those reflective surfaces make the tree glow from within like a snowy lantern.
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Other things to know: We tested this model in our office, and even our staffers who prefer live trees thought it was beautiful. Especially striking in a dark room, or in a corner that doesn’t get much natural light during the day. Deal is for the 7.5-foot size with clear lights. Use code CHEER50.
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Read the review: The Best Artificial Christmas Tree
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++ Asus ProArt P16 Laptop +
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$1700 $1900
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our top pick for a Windows photo and video editing machine. Offers a fast AMD processor, a bright OLED display, and an Nvidia RTX graphics card to rip through video edits or train machine-learning models.
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Other things to know: About 20% lighter than the 16-inch MacBook Pro, weighing just 4 pounds. It does have a hefty charging brick, though. Equipped with a AMD Ryzen 9 AI 370, Nvidia RTX 4060, 32 GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
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Read the review: The Best Laptops for Video and Photo Editing
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++ Corsair K70 Pro TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard +
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$160 $180
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our upcoming upgrade pick for the best gaming keyboard. Offers excellent build quality, a satisfying typing experience, and more customization features than any other keyboard we recommend. Has the ability to adjust the actuation force (pressure required) for keys, and supports rapid trigger actuation.
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Other things to know: Expensive for a wired-only keyboard. While it has a lot of specialization and customization features, it's probably overkill for most people. Can be used with MacOS but Corsair doesn't sell Mac-specific keycaps or offer a Mac layout.
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Read the review: The Best Gaming Keyboards
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++ Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Baby Bouncer +
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$56 $70
Buy from Amazon (deal on charcoal)
Buy from Walmart (deal on charcoal)
What we like: Another good baby bouncer if you want a more affordable low-tech, manual option. Similar look to our top pick, but at a fraction of the cost. Rated for babies from birth up to 20 pounds. Folds in half. Seat cover fits tightly against metal frame. Comes with toy bar and travel bag.
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Other things to know: JPMA-certified. More labor-intensive to assemble. Material isn't as soft and movements aren't as smooth as our top pick. Safety harness requires two hands to adjust, and some owners complain that it's difficult to secure tightly. Deal on charcoal tweed.
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Read the review: The Best Baby Bouncers and Rockers
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++ Vanguard VEO 3T+ 234AB Tripod +
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$170 $230
Buy from Adorama
What we like: Our tripod pick that can handle two cameras. Best for the on-the-go type of shooter, or if you like to shoot with two stabilized cameras at the same time. Smaller and lighter than our pick and has all the same features, including a multi-angle center column. Comes with an adapter that lets you mount a second camera to the center column when it’s in the horizontal position.
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Other things to know: Shorter maximum height than our top pick, a little less stable, and typically more expensive. Can handle loads of up to 22 pounds.
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Read the review: The Best Tripod
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++ Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B +
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$82 $120
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick for the best portable carpet and upholstery cleaner. Great for small messes. Ideal for pet owners and parents of young kids. Completely removed wine and chocolate stains with handheld suction brush, hot tap water, and cleaning formula.
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Other things to know: Designed to tackle small areas only. Water tank is difficult to clean. One-year warranty is shorter than competition.
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Read the review: The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
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++ Alysia Mazzella Twin Flame Candle +
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$30 $34
Buy from Alysia Mazzella Price reflects at checkout and includes shipping
What we like: Our top pick for whimsical statement tapered candles made of beeswax. For anyone who's into candles for the art and romance. Hand-dipped and twisted together by hand. Beautiful craftsmanship and proportion. Light both wicks to burn. Alysia Mazzella's Beeswax Exchange trade-in program allows you to send in 8-ounce quantities of melted beeswax and receive a hand-dipped candle made from recycled beeswax in return.
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Other things to know: Smaller flames and lots of wax dripping down the side. Each exchange costs $5 to cover shipping. This product will regularly appear sold out due to its handmade, small-batch nature. Deal price reflects at checkout and includes shipping.
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Read the review: Our Favorite Tapered Candles
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++ Le Pickle Iconic Crew Sweatshirt (FINAL SALE) +
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$55 $65
Buy from Le Surf Price includes shipping (FINAL SALE)
What we like: A sweatshirt we like in our gift guide for pickleball players. Made of 50/50 pre-shrunk cotton/polyester. Excellent chunky rib knit trim along the cuffs, collar, and waistband. Cheeky screenprint "Le Pickle" in left-aligned block letters gives it an inimitable je ne c’est quoi.
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Other things to know: Knit from soft air-jet spun yarn is meant to reduce pilling. Available in S to XL and four colors. Price includes shipping. FINAL SALE.
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Read the review: The 14 Best Gifts for Pickleball Players
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++ Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Tablet (256 GB) +
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$800 $1200
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our premium Android tablet pick. Comes with S Pen stylus and has lower input latency than the other S9 models. Beautiful 14.6-inch OLED display with dual front-facing cameras for video calls. And it's IP68 water-resistant.
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Other things to know: Still very large and pricey, but significantly cheaper than usual. 256 GB storage with 12 GB of RAM. Not the best price we've ever seen, but pretty good given its price history
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Read the review: The Best Android Tablets
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++ Pottery Barn Kids Shaggy Head Sleeping Bag +
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$60 $100
Buy from Pottery Barn Kids (deal on kitty and Frenchie)
What we like: A slumber-party sleeping bag gift pick for 2-year-olds. Features a snuggly animal-head pillow, as well as adorable little paws. Rolls easily and has two straps for carrying and storage. Ideal for cozying up on the floor to play games or to watch a movie.
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Other things to know: More of a slumber-party sleeper than the kind of bag you’d take camping. Only the kitty and Frenchie styles are on sale. You can personalize the sleeping bag for an additional fee.
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Read the review: The 42 Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds
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++ Hisense U7N Series LCD/LED TV (65-Inch) +
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$700 $850
Buy from Best Buy (65-inch)
What we like: Our new budget pick in our LCD/LED TV guide. Similar quality and nearly identical features and performance compared to our top pick, but at a much better price. Dispels a fair amount of screen reflections. Runs on Google TV, our favorite smart-TV platform.
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Other things to know: Brightness and black-level performance aren't as good as our top pick. As with most LCD TVs, not the best horizontal viewing angles. Flimsy stand. Deal is for the 65-inch size.
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Read the review: The Best LCD/LED TV
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++ Garnet Hill Plush-Loft Throw Blanket +
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$90 $129
Buy from Garnet Hill Price reflects in cart
What we like: Our warm throw blanket pick for the whole family. The warmest we recommend. One of our most durable picks, and consistently available since we first tested it in 2018. Quilted like a comforter, with plush faux fur on one side and cool sateen on the other. Perfect for family life and holds up beautifully against heavy use.
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Other things to know: One of the heaviest throws we’ve tested. Plush side is made with polyester, which may shed microplastics in the laundry. 90 days for returns; one-year warranty against defects. Deal price for the throw size reflects in cart.
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Read the review: The Best Throw Blankets
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++ Sony CRE-C10 Hearing Aids +
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$700 $750
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Another good over-the-counter hearing aid if you want a pair that fits like earbuds, and you don’t need the ability to stream audio. Comes with a pocket-sized carrying case. Our testers found them to be very comfortable. Sound quality was on a par with that of our (more expensive) picks.
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Other things to know: Setup is completed through an app available for both iPhone and Android. Runs on replaceable size 10 batteries that some may find difficult to change. Comes with one-year warranty that doesn’t include loss or damage.
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Read the review: The Best Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and Other Hearing Solutions
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++ National Geographic Earth Science Kit +
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$23 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A gift pick from our guide to the best gifts for 8-year-olds. This science kit builds and blows up a volcano. Comes with “eruption powder A” (sodium bicarbonate) and “eruption powder B” (citric acid) to create the lava.
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Other things to know: This set includes 15 additional science projects, such as crystal growing and a dig kit, as well as thorough instructions and a learning guide.
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Read the review: The 43 Best Gifts for 8-Year-Olds
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++ Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus Kids Headphones +
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$79 $100
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our top kids headphones pick for music and videos. Limits volume to safe range. Fits most preschoolers to tweens. Kid testers preferred the more grown-up style. At least 20-hour battery lift. Daisy-chain capability connects several pairs, so multiple kids can listen to the same device.
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Other things to know: No ability to change tracks or call up a digital assistant through the headphones themselves. Auto-shutoff feature will not activate if headphones are still connected to a powered-on device. Wirecutter fans will know, we had a curated deal for $75 this October.
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Read the review: The Best Kids Headphones
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++ LilySilk 22 Momme Full Length Silk Pajamas Set +
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$146 $209
Buy from Lilysilk
What we like: A less-expensive alternative to our silk pajama set pick. Slightly thicker material than our formal pick, but still delightfully lightweight. Available in sizes XS (0–2) through XXL (18).
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Other things to know: Our pick has a more modern, crisp style. We recommend sizing up if you have a bigger bust or are worried about the buttons gaping. All colors on sale. Free shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Pajamas
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++ Gozney Dome Pizza Oven +
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$1800 $2000
Buy from Home Depot (deal on white)
Buy from Gozney
What we like: Our pizza oven upgrade pick. An ultraluxe, multi-fuel oven that can be fueled by propane or wood. Switching between fuel sources to be incredibly easy. From top to bottom, designed to give you an elevated pizza-making experience. Can fit up to a 16-inch pizza. Has a built-in thermometer.
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Other things to know: This oven is big (read: not at all portable) and expensive, and the wood-fire mode requires pricey, somewhat-fussy pre-cut hardwood. Also, you might pay even more for enticing extras, like a steam injector and a rope-sealed door.
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Read the review: The Best Pizza Oven
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++ Thames & Kosmos Gummy Candy Lab (Unicorns) +
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$9 $15
Buy from Amazon (gummy unicorns)
What we like: A gift pick in our guide for the best gifts for 7-year-olds. Comes with all the ingredients and molds needed to concoct fruit-flavored, colorful gummies. Kids get a walkthrough of the chemistry behind candy-making.
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Other things to know: Kids will likely need adult assistance for experiments involving the microwave or stove. Thames & Kosmos makes gummy-making kits in variations including bears and worms. Deal price for gummy unicorns.
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Read the review: The 34 Best Gifts for 7-Year-Olds
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++ Little Passports World Adventures Subscription Box (6-Months) +
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$87 $144
Buy from Little Passports Use promo code FANFAVE (6-month subscription)
What we like: The best kids craft subscription box for learning about different cultures. Thoughtfully curated. Aimed at kids from age 6 to 10. Provides an activity-based introduction to diverse geography, animals, culture, and language. Also include more comprehensive reading materials to dive deeper into cultures. Most projects are unique keepsakes.
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Other things to know: There is a lot of reading. Some kids will need parental support. The inaugural box sets a high bar and the others after that can feel lackluster. Deal pricing with code FANFAVE is for 6-month and 12-month subscriptions, and significantly lower than their Cyber Monday deal. Subscription auto-renews; cancel anytime.
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Read the review: The Best Kids Craft Subscription Boxes
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++ Drinkmate OmniFizz Soda Maker Special Bundle +
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$90 $140
Buy from Home Depot
What we like: Our top soda maker pick. Produces zippy, tasty seltzer and carbonates non-water beverages—something other machines struggled to do well, if at all. Drinkmate CO2 cylinders can be exchanged through a mail-in program.
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Other things to know: Works with any screw-in carbon dioxide cylinder, not just those from DrinkMate. Carbonates through a nozzle on a separate cap that you screw onto your bottle. Bundle includes a 60-liter CO2 cartridge and two reusable carbonating bottles.
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Read the review: The Best Soda Maker
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++ Apple AirTag Bluetooth Tracker (4-Pack) +
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$73 $100
Buy from Amazon (pack of four)
What we like: Our top Bluetooth tracker pick for iPhone users. Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Impressively accurate in pinpointing an item’s precise location. Leverages Apple’s extensive Find My network. Can swap in a new battery as needed. Water-resistant.
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Other things to know: Doesn’t have any way to ring your phone. Cannot attach to your stuff directly. Sales on four-packs typically offer the best price per tracker, but we've seen better deals in recent months.
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Read the review: The Best Bluetooth Tracker
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++ Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Tight 25" (FINAL SALE) +
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$69 $98
Buy from Lululemon FINAL SALE (deal on gray and brown)
What we like: Our top pick for the best luxuriously comfortable, high performance leggings. Smooth, supportive fabric. Wide, flat waistband stays put without constricting. Simple and flattering silhouette. Lululemon is famous for shaping rear ends, and these deliver in a low-key way.
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Other things to know: Waistband pocket is too small for a phone. Sizes 0 to 20. Available in nomad brown and rhino gray in 25- and 28-inch inseams. FINAL SALE, but Lululemon members (free to join) can return in-store for store credit.
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Read the review: The Best Leggings
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++ Hydrow Wave Rowing Machine +
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$1441 $1700
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Best Buy With store pickup
What we like: A rowing machine that's worth considering for people who want a more immersive experience. Hydrow's library has over 5,000 interactive classes and excellent programming. Uses electromagnetic resistance, making it quieter than our other picks. Higher weight capacity, smaller footprint, and nearly half the price of its Peloton counterpart.
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Other things to know: Requires $44/month subscription (same as Peloton) for full functionality and access to the suite of classes and programming. No form-correction feature, and can only stream its own content (no Netflix or other entertainment). Changing resistance is a bit cumbersome through menus. Hydrow's virtual coaches were more engaging to our testers than Peloton's. Select store pickup at Best Buy to avoid oversize shipping fees (which add a $30 delivery fee).
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Read the review: The Best Rowing Machine
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++ Pete the Cat The Missing Cupcakes Game +
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$11 $17
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A groovy board game gift pick for 3-year-olds. Featuring characters from the popular Pete the Cat series, this game challenges players to sing, act, or perform so they can collect cupcakes for Pete’s birthday party. Everyone “wins” (there’s no way to lose), and the game ends with the group singing “Happy Birthday” to Pete.
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Other things to know: You don’t have to be familiar with Pete and his friends to understand or enjoy this cooperative board game. In our experience, the challenges are varied enough to keep the players engaged.
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Read the review: The 43 Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds
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++ Instant MagicFroth 9-in-1 Milk Frother +
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$45 $60
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick for the best pitcher-style milk frother. Works with both dairy and nondairy milks. Straightforward controls. Nine setting combinations of varying temperature and froth levels, including cold foam for iced lattes. Makes decadent, dense foam and can melt chocolate for hot cocoa, too.
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Other things to know: Dishwasher-safe in the top rack. Small capacity only makes foam for one to two drinks. Not as fast as other frothers. One-year warranty.
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Read the review: The Best Milk Frothers
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++ Garnet Hill Polka-Dot Percale Sheet Set (Twin) +
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$89 $109
Buy from Garnet Hill Use promo code DGW26B, price includes shipping (twin, deal on birch, pink, and silver)
What we like: Our fun cotton sheet set pick in our guide to printed sheets. Available in five color combinations. Great for dorm rooms. Easy to find year-round.
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Other things to know: All sheet set sizes on sale. Wrinkled less than other dorm sheets we tested, but weren't as soft as our top pick dorm sheets. Sheet set does include pillowcases, but you can buy extra pillowcases separately. Use code DGW26B at checkout. Price includes shipping.
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Read the review: Our Favorite Printed Sheets
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++ Garnet Hill Essential Down Comforter (Double/Queen) +
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$228 $295
Buy from Garnet Hill Use promo code DGW26B; price includes shipping (double/queen)
What we like: Our colorful down comforter pick. A ready-to-go top cover for any bed. A smart choice for kids' or adults' rooms. Doesn't require a separate cover. Comes in 13 color choices. Easily machine washable (it'll become softer when you do).
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Other things to know: Sewn-through construction prevents the down from shifting. In the past, we've seen deals on this comforter in the "Muted Clay" color for nearly $80 less, so this deal price is disappointing to us. Use code DGW26B at checkout. Price reflects in cart and includes shipping.
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++ Dell Alienware AW2523HF 24-Inch Monitor +
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$280 $350
Buy from Dell
What we like: Another good 24-inch monitor for gamers who want the most frames per second. A 1080p IPS display that delivers a consistent 360 Hz refresh rate if your computer is fast enough to keep up. Has a bunch of features similar to those we like on our main pick, including a USB hub, nice contrast, and a sturdy stand.
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Other things to know: Many professional esports players prefer 24-inch, 1080p monitors because the lower resolution compared with 1440p and 4K means less of a load on your GPU and, in return, more frames per second.
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++ Asus Zenbook S 14 Ultrabook Laptop (UX5406SA-S14.U71TB) +
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$1150 $1400
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Another ultrabook worth considering if you want an ultrabook with an elegant design. A svelte laptop with a stylish brutalist design, a 14-inch 2880×1800 OLED touchscreen, solid performance, and 14.5 hours of battery life. It also has surprisingly good speakers.
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Other things to know: Better suited for everyday browsing and spreadsheet work than heavier work like photo or video editing. Specs include 16 GB memory, Intel Core Ultra 7, and 1 TB SSD.
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++ Stanley The IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler (20 Ounces) +
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$23 $30
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership (deal on pink, blue, and white)
What we like: Our tumbler pick for travelers. The only truly leakproof tumbler we recommend. Lid's built-in flip straw can be tucked away when not in use. Contoured body and smooth-finish powder coating makes it easier to grip. Hinged handle allows for easy carrying. Excellent cold retention.
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Other things to know: Lid doesn’t come apart for cleaning. Also excels at heat retention, but built-in straw isn’t suited for warm beverages. Deal available in pink, blue, and white. Ships free for REI members, otherwise opt for store pickup to avoid shipping fees.
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++ Acer Nitro V 15 Gaming Laptop (ANV15-41-R2Y3, RTX 4050, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) +
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$700 $900
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our budget pick for the best cheap gaming laptop. Offers reliable performance, quiet fans, and a small footprint. Most portable and affordable gaming laptop we recommend. Upgrading the storage and memory is easy.
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Other things to know: Only 6 GB of VRAM in the Nvidia RTX 4050 means it may not meet the system requirements of the newest games. Lacks RGB backlighting on the keyboard, for better or worse. Specs include AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
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++ Logitech G203 Lightsync Gaming Mouse +
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$19 $30
Buy from Amazon (deal on black and purple)
What we like: Our budget pick for the best gaming mouse. Customizable, responsive, and satisfying buttons with an accurate sensor. Doesn’t feel as cheap as its low price suggests. By far the best gaming mouse in this price range.
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Other things to know: Compared with our top picks, it's smaller and not as comfortable, and it offers fewer buttons and inferior build quality. On sale in black and purple.
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Read the review: The Best Gaming Mouse
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++ Reebok Performance Boxer Briefs (5-Pack) +
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$7 $14
Buy from Walmart (5-pack) With store pickup (deal on assorted color bundles)
What we like: Our top underwear pick for active kids who would appreciate a supportive, synthetic boxer brief. Stretchy, tag-free boxer briefs are ideal for active kids who want a little more support in the groin area. Feel smooth and soft under clothes. They don’t bunch up. Fabric is lightweight and extremely comfortable.
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Other things to know: Deal is for a 5-pack in assorted colors and prints. Wash on cold; tumble-dry on low. Opt for store pickup to avoid shipping fees.
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++ Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine +
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$400 $500
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Breville
Buy from Williams Sonoma
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our former top espresso machine pick for beginners that's still worth considering, especially if you want automation at this price level. Powerful and dependable. Fast, fun, and easy to use. Small footprint. Consistent espresso shots and silky frothed milk.
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Other things to know: Dialing in a shot is harder than with our other picks. Two-year warranty.
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++ IKEA Tversted Rug +
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$81 $130
Buy from IKEA Free IKEA Family membership required, price reflects in cart (4.3 by 6.4 feet)
What we like: An inexpensive Scandinavian rug we like in our guide to the best area rugs. A mood on a budget. Good for living rooms or bedrooms. Light, creamy color is easy to care for. Deeper pile; shaggy mix of materials and textures makes it seem more plush.
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Other things to know: Light color isn't ideal for high-traffic areas. You'll need a rug pad (sold separately). 180-day return policy. Deal price is for 4.3 by 6.4 foot rug, but all sizes are on sale. Free IKEA Family membership required to get deal plus free shipping. Price reflects in cart.
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++ HP Omen 27k 4K Gaming Monitor (27-Inch) +
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$370 $460
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A 4k monitor pick best for gamers who want the highest resolution and the option to do some work on it. A good option for work-from-home types whose monitors pull double-duty for work and play. Useful features include HDMI 2.1 port, KVM switch, and a 144 Hz refresh rate with 1 ms response time. Has a sophisticated, understated design, and the RGB lighting on the back manages to not look garish.
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Other things to know: Requires a beefier GPU to support higher refresh rates. The stand raises and lowers, tilts up and down, swivels side to side, and also rotates 90 degrees to a portrait orientation.
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++ Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Soundbar +
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$360 $450
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another soundbar worth considering if you want a powerful soundbar system but don’t want to spend a fortune. Clear, powerful sound of a decent, small 5.1 surround-sound speaker system, at a price much less than that of our upgrade pick. Good clarity and natural tonal balance, although because its surround speakers don’t have upward-firing drivers, the surround effects aren’t as immersive.
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Other things to know: Just one HDMI-eARC input and no additional HDMI inputs. Doesn’t support DTS audio.
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++ Cricut Joy Electronic Cutting Machine +
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$100 $140
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Walmart (deal on mist)
What we like: Our budget electronic cutting machine pick. Compact and a breeze to use. Offers excellent performance for basic crafting needs. 6-inch cutting area is particularly suited to smaller crafting projects. Works just as well with the Cricut mobile app as it does with the desktop software.
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Other things to know: Small size and limited tool selection make it less versatile than our other picks. The card mat is an additional purchase.
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Read the review: The Best Electronic Cutting Machines From Cricut and Silhouette
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++ Purl Soho Learn to Knit Kit +
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$66 $84
Buy from Purl Soho Price includes shipping
What we like: Top pick luxe learn to knit kit for beginners. Comes in over 30 colors. Yarn is 100% merino wool, which is incredibly soft. The instructions take to-be knitters through knitting a basic scarf from the beginning to weaving in the ends of the yarn and blocking.
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Other things to know: Purl also has an excellent archive full of free patterns for knitting and other fiber crafts. Quality materials come at a premium price. Deal price includes shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Fiber Craft Kits for Adults
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++ ELAC Debut ConneX DCB41 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) +
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$400 $500
Buy from Creative Audio (deal on orange)
What we like: Our pick for great powered speakers best for vinyl enthusiasts from our guide to the best bookshelf speakers for most stereos. These versatile speakers sound great. Includes a phono input for use with a turntable, built-in phono preamp, plus an HDMI input for TV use, Bluetooth support and a USB digital input for connecting to a computer.
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Other things to know: A little light in the bass. Not especially loud. Deal price is only for the orange finish. Street price has risen over the last year. Deal on orange.
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Read the review: The Best Bookshelf Speakers for Most Stereos
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++ TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim (EP25, 4-Pack) +
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$30 $40
Buy from Amazon (pack of four)
What we like: Our top pick for the best smart plug. Combines all of the best features you can find in a smart plug at a price that makes it possible to deploy them throughout your home. Real-time energy monitoring makes the EP25 a standout. Also offers an Away Mode.
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Other things to know: Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. Works with the Kasa app, but also the newly released Tapo app, which is the better option. Deal is for a 4-pack.
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++ HP Envy Move All-In-One Desktop Computer (i5-1335U, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) +
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$790 $975
Buy from HP Customize with i5-1335U processor and 16 GB RAM
What we like: Our budget pick for the best all-in-one computer. Portable touchscreen desktop is great for families or kids. Has onboard battery that allows it to be operated while not plugged in. Includes wireless keyboard and mouse.
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Other things to know: The setup we recommend has an Intel Core i5-1335U processor and 16 GB of RAM, increasing the base price from $630 to $790 (+$160). Ports are a bit cramped. We recommend opting for at least 256 GB of storage. Make sure to select the Intel i5-1335U with 16 GB of RAM (the final option under 'Processor, Graphics, and Memory') to get the deal price.
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++ Asus Vivobook S 14 (Q423SA-U5512) Windows Laptop +
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$650 $950
Buy from Best Buy (16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD)
What we like: Our new top pick for the best Windows ultrabook. Fast performance, a spacious OLED screen, quality keyboard and trackpad, and superb battery life, all crammed into a thin and light body. 18 hour battery life is category-leading, nothing else comes close.
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Other things to know: Backlit keyboard is customizable to any color. Lacks a touchscreen and a fingerprint reader, and the speakers are mediocre. Specs include our recommended 16 GB memory and 512 GB SSD.
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++ Huanuo HNLD15 Lap Desk +
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$16 $24
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon (deal on black)
What we like: Our lap desk pick for travel. Light and compact. Fold-out lap rest and adjustable angled lid. Comfortably cradles a 13-inch laptop or typical sketchbook. Roomy hidden compartment keeps small items at hand.
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Other things to know: Made almost entirely of plastic, but still sturdy and robust. One-year warranty. Lowest price we've seen so far. Deal for the black color; clip the on-page coupon. While we've seen it at this price before, it's rare for this to drop significantly lower.
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++ REI Co-op Midweight Base Layer Tights - Women’s +
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$38 $55
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership (deal on black and red)
What we like: The matching pants for our women's budget thermal underwear pick. Material is an extremely comfortable blend of polyester and spandex. Stretchy and form-fitting, but not overly tight. Can be worn layered but substantial enough to be worn alone.
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Other things to know: A good choice if you aren't ready to invest in wool thermal underwear, though you may need to wash these more often. No longer a formal pick, but we did test and do recommend these. Opt for store pickup at REI; members get free shipping.
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++ REI Co-op Midweight Base Layer Bottoms - Men's +
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$38 $55
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership
What we like: The matching pants for our thermal underwear budget pick. Stretchy and form-fitting. Extremely comfortable. Great for transitioning between outdoors and indoors. Comes with a fly, which even more expensive leggings often don't have.
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Other things to know: They're no longer a formal pick, but we did test and do recommend these bottoms. None of our testers had anything bad to say about these, but we think merino base layers are a better investment. Opt for store pickup, add to an order over $60, or use REI membership to avoid shipping fees.
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++ REI Co-op Cycles REV 12 Kids' Balance Bike +
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$120 $149
Buy from REI With store pickup and REI membership
What we like: Our runner-up balance bike pick. Has a taller seat-height range and higher weight limit than our top pick. The air-filled rubber tires are grippy and shock-absorbing. Very low step-in height. Built-in seat grab handle. Wide and adjustable handlebar. Easy to assemble. Relatively light.
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Other things to know: Lacks a quick-release seat post, brakes, and a footrest for gliding. Recent increase in street price means this isn't the lowest sale price we've seen, but it's unlikely the street price will drop. REI membership required. Select store pickup to avoid $30 oversize shipping fee.
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++ REI Co-op Midweight Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top (Men’s) +
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$38 $55
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership
What we like: Our budget pick for a synthetic long-sleeve top in our thermal underwear guide. Soft polyester and spandex blend. Form-fitting without being tight. Can be worn on its own or layered. Comfortable enough to wear all day.
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Other things to know: A good choice if you aren't ready to invest in wool thermal underwear, though it might not last as long. REI members get free shipping; others can opt for store pickup or add to an order over $60. Available in a handful of colors.
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++ iFixit Mako Driver Kit +
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$32 $40
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Best Buy With store pickup
What we like: Our pick for a repair toolkit in our guide to the best gifts for gamers. Perfect for tinkerers who want to build or fix their own gear. This iFixit kit has every bit you need for electronics repair, plus convenient features such as a spinning rear cap and a flexible extension.
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Other things to know: Includes a 64-piece precision bit driver set and comes with a magnetic case. Lid can serve as a sorting/organization tray. Select store pickup at Best Buy to avoid shipping fees.
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Read the review: The 20 Best Gifts for Gamers
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++ Rain Design mStand Laptop Stand +
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$40 $50
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our budget pick laptop fixed stand. Can hold laptops up to 15 inches, plus it has a hole for cable management and a nook to store your keyboard.
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Other things to know: Not adjustable. Rarely sees discounts. Street price has risen over the years.
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++ Insta360 X4 Action Camera +
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$425 $500
Buy from Amazon
Buy from REI
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: The best action camera for 360-degree action. Creates footage that offers unusual views and angles. Better and easier to use than other 360 cameras we've tested. Can "delete" a selfie stick from the footage. Takes extremely high quality video. Can function as a standard action camera, and takes great still photos, too.
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Other things to know: Includes a lens cap to protect the protruding lens, but you can buy an optically clear glass lens cap if you'd prefer. Insta360's app is easy to edit with.
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++ HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw Laser Printer +
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$390 $530
Buy from Amazon
Buy from HP
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our top laser printer pick. Offers an easy setup process, reasonable operating costs, and great printing quality for your home-office or small-business needs. Touch interface featuring large, easy-to-tap icons and scrolling menus. You can print directly from a USB drive.
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Other things to know: New low. Only genuine HP toner works in this machine. While printing costs are reasonable, replacing the toner cartridges remains an investment. Color laser printers are bigger and heavier than their monochrome counterparts.
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++ LifeStraw Go Series Water Bottle (22-Ounce) +
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$34 $45
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership (22-ounce)
What we like: A water bottle recommended in our gift guide for frequent travelers. Replaceable microfilter straw protects against waterborne contaminants like microplastics and E. coli. Improves the taste of tap water.
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Other things to know: Pricey, but eliminates the need for single-use plastic bottles. Each filter cleans 1,000 gallons, which translates to roughly five years of daily use.
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Read the review: The 43 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers
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++ Topo Designs Dopp Kit Toiletry Bag +
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$21 $30
Buy from Zappos
What we like: The best dopp kit for more space in our guide to toiletry bags. Prism-shaped and packs completely flat for convenient storage. Spacious interior.
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Other things to know: Matches previous low. Doesn't have lots of internal organization.
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++ Sony MDR-7506 Headphones +
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$83 $95
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our budget audiophile headphones pick for recording sessions and for music students. Neutral sound profile provides accurate-sounding bass, mids, and treble. Sounds excellent for a sub-$100 price. Great build quality, with replaceable earcups. Decent noise isolation. Comfortable.
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Other things to know: The cable isn't removable or replaceable. Utilitarian design. Comes with a ¼-inch adapter and travel pouch. Not the best price we've noted recently as street price has risen this year, but still a decent discount.
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++ Chains Only Custom Audio Scan QR Code Personalized Keychain +
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$17 $22
Buy from Etsy (for one side engraved)
What we like: A portable playlist gift pick for listening to music. A 2-inch stainless steel keychain that features a scannable barcode that pulls up a special Spotify song or playlist of your choice. Works for any audio recording, including any secret voice message you might want to make.
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Other things to know: Available in three finishes. On sale for $17 to get one side of the keychain engraved. For about $5 more you can have both sides engraved.
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Read the review: 11 Great Gifts for Listening to Music
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++ Adesso Felix LED Wall Washer Floor Lamp +
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$210 $310
Buy from Lumens (Use promo code FLASH5 and TAKE10)
What we like: Our top rod floor lamp pick. Best for rooms requiring additional supplementary light for dark corners. Understated and minimalist. Well made, three brightness settings via touch controls, and practically impossible to tip over. Light output is both warm and pleasing.
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Other things to know: Intended to be placed in corners and aimed toward walls to add secondary ambient light. Fairly heavy, weighing around 14 pounds. Touch switch is located at the top of the rod. Integrated LED light bulb not replaceable. Use code FLASH5 and TAKE10.
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++ Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Stick Vacuum +
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$400 $700
Buy from Dyson
What we like: Our top pick for the best cordless stick vacuum. Light, powerful, and easy to maneuver. Rivals more expensive vacuums in suction, airflow, and cleaning power. Comes with multiple brushes and attachments. 45-minute runtime. Washable filter.
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Other things to know: Tiny 12-ounce dustbin. Takes four hours to recharge—longer than most others. Converts to handheld vacuum with attachments. Many parts are replaceable. Two-year Dyson warranty.
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++ Ruffwear Grip Trex Dog Boots +
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$30 $40
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership
What we like: Our dog boots pick for active dogs. Great for hiking. The easiest to put on of any boots we tested. Provide the best grip on slippery surfaces. Outsoles offer strong protection from sharp objects. Widely recommended for their durability, longevity, and skid resistance.
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Other things to know: For when terrain matters more than extreme temperatures. Expensive. Less flexible and harder to break in than other dog boots we recommend. REI members get free shipping, others can opt for store pickup.
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++ Koss SportaPro Headphones +
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$23 $27
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another pair of audiophile headphone worth considering if you have a very limited budget. On-ear headphones that are light and cheap. They have is a nice, natural-sounding midrange that sounds great with most music genres.
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Other things to know: 1980s-style foam earpads, plastic chassis, and a thin metal headband that might catch on your hair. No in-line remote or microphone.
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Read the review: The Best Audiophile Headphones for Everyday Use
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++ Logitech Pro X 60 Lightspeed Keyboard +
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$126 $160
Buy from Amazon (deal on black with tactile switches)
What we like: Our upcoming 60% layout gaming keyboard pick. Measures less than a foot wide Offers comfortably spaced keys that are easy to reach and difficult to press by mistake, full programmability, and three modes of connectivity. Cleverly incorporates a Game Mode switch, volume wheel, and two connection mode buttons.
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Other things to know: The 60% design that leaves out dedicated arrow keys, media keys, and a function row. Still retains the important things that most people need for gaming. Best price for the black color with tactile switches.
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++ Dual Electronics LU53PW Outdoor Speakers +
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$64 $80
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Another good set of outdoor speakers if you want the cheapest option that still sounds decent. The least expensive option we’ve found that’s worth buying. Don’t distort when playing hip-hop and heavy rock—something few cheap speakers can claim. Fine for casual background music.
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Other things to know: Don’t have much bass. Can sound harsh when you crank up the volume. If you want to create more of a party atmosphere, you’ll be better off with one of our larger picks. Set of two speakers. Clip the on-page coupon.
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++ Tile Pro (2024) Bluetooth Tracker (4-Pack) +
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$85 $98
Buy from Amazon (4-pack)
Buy from Best Buy (4-pack)
What we like: A top pick for the best bluetooth tracker for Android users. Can place on a keychain without buying an extra holder. Has long range and a loud ring to help find lost items. Can remotely trigger a lost phone to ring and trigger an SOS message to contacts at the touch of a button.
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Other things to know: Offers large crowd-finding network. Has a “Scan me if found” QR code on the back. Can send an SOS text to your Life360 Circle contacts when you press the button on the tracker three times in a row. Battery replaceable. Subscription plan optional, but not needed. Costs $5 more than the AirTag. Deal on black and white 4-pack.
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++ Amazfit Band 7 Fitness Tracker +
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$40 $45
Buy from Amazon (deal on black)
Buy from Walmart
What we like: A budget fitness tracker worth considering. Provides fairly accurate readouts and has a very strong battery life. Performed better than other, similar cheap fitness trackers in our tracking and distance tests.
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Other things to know: Below the capabilities of our main picks, but still a good inexpensive fitness tracker. Available in black.
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++ Tineco GO Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum +
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$150 $200
Buy from Target
What we like: Our upcoming budget stick vacuum pick offers solid performance for the money. Converts to a handheld vacuum. Easy to empty. Removable battery should allow replacement to extend the life of the vacuum.
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Other things to know: Offers some features of more expensive vacs with varying degrees of success, including debris detection and LED brush headlights.
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++ Ruggable Justina Blakeney Sonia Terra & Sage Rug - Flatwoven Cushioned (Sitewide Sale) +
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$314 $419
Buy from Ruggable Use promo code BF24 for sitewide discounts (price is for 6'x9' size)
What we like: A (very) thin rug we like that you can throw into the washing machine. Strikes a solid balance between quality and affordability. Two-piece design combines the appearance of a traditional floor rug with some of the feel and function of carpet tiles.
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Other things to know: Edges may curl and lift up. Corners and edges will get more wear and tear in high-traffic areas. We specifically highlight this rug in our guide, but Ruggable offers a variety of options in multiple patterns and sizes. Use code BF24 for 25% off.
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++ Ecoflow River 2 Pro Portable Power Station +
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$327 $520
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our new top pick for the best portable power station. Portable, durable, easy-to-use, and packed with plenty of power. A wide array of outlets and charging ports make it convenient to use, no matter what devices you need to run. Pure sine-wave inverter makes it safe to use with most electronics, including critical devices like a CPAP machine.
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Other things to know: Five-year warranty and reliable customer service during our tests. 851 W max output measured during our tests. Includes four AC outlets, one USB-C port, and two USB-A ports. Not waterproof, nor as powerful or long-lasting as some competitors. Down to a new low.
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++ Pottery Barn Quinn Jewelry Travel Case (Petite) +
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$37 $50
Buy from Pottery Barn (deal on petite size)
What we like: A jewelry case gift pick in our bridal shower gift guide. Also recommended in our guide to gifts for bridesmaids. Structured and hard-sided. Constructed with embossed leather and plated zipper. For an additional fee, it can be monogrammed.
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Other things to know: Deal price for the petite size (about the size of a fist). For an additional fee, you can personalize one with drop-shadow printed monogramming.
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Read the review: 15 Great Bridal Shower Gifts
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++ Fiskars 28" Power-Lever Bypass Lopper +
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$20 $23
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A larger variant of the lopper pick in our guide to lawn and garden gear to get your yard cleaned up. Cleanly cuts branches too big for pruners. Requires just one simple snip, so it's far faster than a saw. Great for dealing with low-hanging limbs.
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Other things to know: Might not be necessary if you already have a pruners and saw. This 28-inch version is good for bigger and harder-to-reach branches.
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Read the review: Lawn and Garden Gear to Get Your Yard Cleaned Up
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++ Helix Plus Hybrid Mattress (Queen) +
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$1070 $1200
Buy from Helix Sleep Use promo code SLEEPOPOLIS27 (queen)
What we like: Another hybrid mattress worth considering if you want a coil-forward, durable hybrid. Offers a bit of bounce with a pillowy feel. Even though the company designed it specifically for sleepers who weigh up to 500 pounds, testers of a variety of sizes liked it. Has three layers of foam and 968 individually wrapped, 8-inch coils.
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Other things to know: We think the materials suggest longevity. 15-year warranty. If you don’t like it, to return it for a full refund, you have to try this mattress for at least 30 days—but no more than 100 days. Use code SLEEPOPOLIS27.
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++ Highlights Magazine Subscription (12 Issues) +
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$30 $43
Buy from Highlights (Use promo code JOY)
What we like: A fun and interactive kids magazine packed with puzzles, games, short stories, recipes, art projects, and an advice column. A gift guide pick for 7-year-olds.
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Other things to know: Annual print subscription of 12 magazines. First arrives 4-6 weeks after subscribing. Auto-renews unless manually cancelled. The price has gone up 30% since 2022, so this deal, while real, is back to the regular price of a couple years ago. Use code JOY.
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Read the review: The 34 Best Gifts for 7-Year-Olds
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++ Razer Basilisk V3 Gaming Mouse +
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$40 $45
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our top pick for the best gaming mouse. Comfortable for most hand sizes and grip types. Plenty of well-placed, responsive buttons. Customizable RGB underglow lighting. Optical switches avoid the double-click issue mechanical switches can have.
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Other things to know: Buttons are easy to press on purpose but hard to click by accident. Ability to toggle between ratcheted and smooth scrolling. Razer’s Synapse 3 software doesn’t work on macOS. Textured plastic can feel cheap.
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Read the review: The Best Gaming Mouse
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++ Dyson Solarcycle Morph Desk Lamp +
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$450 $650
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Dyson
Buy from Macy's
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Another good desk lamp if you want an adaptable (but pricey) desk lamp. Unique, industrial-modern design. We loved its buttery-smooth movement and three-in-one adaptability as a task, spot, and ambient light. It outshines most other desk lamps and also has an app to pair the lamp’s geographic location, syncing the Solarcycle Morph’s color and brightness to the time of day.
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Other things to know: Non-height-adjustable. Expensive even on sale.
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Read the review: The Best Desk Lamps
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++ Arc’teryx Beta AR Women's Rain Pants +
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$250 $500
Buy from REI
What we like: Our upgrade rain pants pick. These perform well in rain, snow, and mountaineering conditions. Made with Gore-Tex Pro material, they are the most insulating and durable rain pants we tested. Exceptionally lightweight and breathable.
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Other things to know: These pants are a splurge, even on sale. Arc’teryx clothing tends to run narrow.
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++ Roborock Q5 Max+ Robot Vacuum +
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$266 $450
Buy from Roborock (Use promo code RRSAPBR5US)
What we like: Our new top robot vacuum pick. Cleans better than any others we tested at its price. Speedy navigator with lidar and sensors to avoid hurdles. Course-corrects faster and more accurately than others. Quiet. User-friendly app stores up to four maps and allows for spot-cleaning. Self-emptying bin actually works.
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Other things to know: Charging station empties debris into a disposable bag. Like almost all bots we tested, struggles with debris near thresholds and baseboards. Standard one-year warranty, but few replacement parts. Use code RRSAPBR5US.
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Read the review: The Best Robot Vacuums
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++ GoPro Hero12 Black Action Camera + Accessories Bundle +
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$300 $400
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our former top pick for the best action camera. Impressive image quality and super-steady stabilization. Easy to use even for beginners. Waterproof to a depth of 10 meters (33 feet). Lens cover is 2-millimeter-thick Gorilla Glass. GoPro’s app is really good.
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Other things to know: Battery generally lasted about 15% longer than that of predecessor Hero11 Black. Accessory bundle includes Handler (floating hand grip), Head Strap 2.0, two Enduro batteries, and case.
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Read the review: The Best Action Camera
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++ Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 Running Shoes (Men’s) +
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$101 $130
Buy from Dick's Sporting Goods
Buy from REI
What we like: Our supportive stability pick from our guide to the best running shoes. A solid everyday option for runners who overpronate. Takes less effort to step off. Ample support on ball of foot.
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Other things to know: Slippery in wet conditions. Weighs 10.1 ounces. Available in three colors.
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Read the review: How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for You
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++ Woom 1 Balance Bike +
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$224 $250
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our upgrade balance bike pick. For bike-enthusiast parents who want their kid to have a pro-level tyke bike. Sized well for little riders, with an upright riding position and five inches of seat adjustability. Comes prebuilt. Lightweight (6.6 pounds). Powerful handbrake.
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Other things to know: For ages 18 months to 3 years. Woom offers an upCycling program ($59 membership). Return the bike (shipping prepaid) within two years, and Woom will put 40% of its original purchase price toward a larger size. 10-year warranty when you register your bike. On sale in all colors but red.
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Read the review: The Best Balance Bikes
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++ Fable The Puffin Slow Dog Feeder +
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$41 $55
Buy from Fable (Use promo code HOLIDAY2024)
What we like: A gift pick we like for dogs. Holding up to 1.5 cups of dry food, these great-looking wobbly slow feeders can dole out an entire meal to most dogs. Great for dogs who scarf down their bowls in a few gulps.
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Other things to know: The bottom is padded with silicone for quieter play. Available in six colors. Use code HOLIDAY2024.
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Read the review: The 22 Best Gifts for Dogs and Dog Lovers
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++ Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush +
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$30 $45
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Target With store pickup or Target Circle Card
Buy from Best Buy With store pickup
What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best electric toothbrush. Quieter than our top pick. Offers a quadrant-pacing timer and pressure sensor. Long-lasting rechargeable battery.
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Other things to know: Some may dislike the back-and-forth vibrating motion. Replacement brush heads are typically a bit more expensive than those of our top pick. Select store pickup at Best Buy and Target to avoid shipping fees; Target Circle Card and Circle 360 members get free shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Electric Toothbrush
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++ Seville Classics 3-Tier Resin Slatted Shoe Rack +
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$32 $40
Buy from Amazon (deal on gray)
What we like: Our top pick for the best shoe rack. Best combination of stability, easy assembly, and versatility. Holds a wide variety of shoe sizes and styles. Solid build quality. Materials feel durable and long-lasting.
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Other things to know: Steel frame with resin slat shelves makes it a bit heavy. Plain, nondescript aesthetic isn't ugly, but won't win any awards. On sale in the ash gray color.
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Read the review: The Best Shoe Rack
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++ Skagerak Fionia Tray +
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$167 $220
Buy from Lumens Use promo code FLASH5 (small)
What we like: An elegant tray we love as a housewarming gift. Constructed of sturdy oak and teakwood in an intricate checkerboard pattern. Both utilitarian and decorative. Teak is moisture-, heat-, and light-resistant. The five-year warranty helps justify its designer price.
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Other things to know: Comes in two colors and sizes. Has seen a significant street price increase since the last time we posted a deal in November of 2023. Use code FLASH5. Pricing for the small, 19-by-13-inch tray.
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Read the review: The 35 Best Housewarming Gifts
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++ Open Spaces The Bin Trio (FINAL SALE) +
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$48 $90
Buy from Open Spaces Price includes shipping (FINAL SALE)
What we like: From our closet organizing ideas guide, our pick for storage bins you can leave out. Made of durable hard plastic and available with wooden or plastic lids (or none). Roomy, stackable storage. Look nice enough to keep out in plain sight. Ideal for bulky, odd-shaped things that you might not want to see and are hard to stow in traditional shelving.
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Other things to know: Great if you don’t need airtight storage containers, or you’re seeking bins to access items more frequently. Deal price reflects the wooden lid option and includes the cost of shipping. FINAL SALE.
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Read the review: Closet Organizing Ideas
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++ Hanna Andersson Women’s Long John Pajama Pant +
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$25 $35
Buy from Hanna Andersson Price includes shipping (deal on blue Star Wars pattern)
What we like: The best women’s PJ bottoms for mixing and matching. Thick, soft, and durable. Comes in prints to match with the whole family. Intended to hug the body without being overly tight. Made from a more-substantial cotton than any other printed PJs we’ve tested. Practically indestructible. The cuffed ankles work well for people of varying heights.
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Other things to know: Confusing sizing system. Unlike the unisex version, they have a drawstring and a shorter inseam. Doesn’t stock as many licensed collections for adults as it does for kids. Deal for the holiday Star Wars pattern, price includes the cost of shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Pajamas
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++ Hanna Andersson Women’s Long John Pajama Top +
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$25 $35
Buy from Hanna Andersson Price includes shipping (deal on blue Star Wars pattern)
What we like: The best women’s PJ top for mixing and matching. Thick, soft, and durable, and it comes in prints to match with the whole family. Made from a more-substantial cotton than any other printed PJs we’ve tested. Practically indestructible. Compared to the unisex version, the fit is more body-skimming, and the neckline has a deeper scoop.
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Other things to know: Confusing sizing system, and figuring out what adult size to order can be daunting. Doesn’t stock as many licensed collections for adults as it does for kids. Deal for the holiday Star Wars pattern, price includes the cost of shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Pajamas
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++ Nike Air Force 1 ’07 (Low-Top, Unisex/Men’s) +
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$81 $100
Buy from Nike Free Nike+ membership required, price reflects in cart (deal on white/black)
What we like: The crisp upper. The bright white. The striking lines. Our top iconic streetwear and sneakerhead staple pick in our guide to the best white sneakers. Super comfortable, with a storied history both on the court and on the street.
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Other things to know: Style might seem bulky if you prefer slim shoes. Deal price is for white with black swoosh. Price reflects in cart for Nike+ members (free to join).
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Read the review: The Best White Sneakers
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++ Hanna Andersson Adult Unisex Long John Pajama Pant +
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$25 $35
Buy from Hanna Andersson Price includes shipping (deal on red Star Wars pattern)
What we like: The best unisex PJ bottoms for mixing and matching. Thick, soft, and durable. Comes in prints to match with the whole family. Intended to hug the body without being overly tight. Made from a more-substantial cotton than any other printed PJs we’ve tested. Practically indestructible. The cuffed ankles work well for people of varying heights.
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Other things to know: Confusing sizing system. The unisex pants have no drawstring while the women’s pants do. Doesn’t stock as many licensed collections for adults as it does for kids. Deal for the holiday Star Wars pattern, price includes the cost of shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Pajamas
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++ Hanna Andersson Adult Unisex Long John Pajama Top +
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$25 $35
Buy from Hanna Andersson Price includes shipping (deal on red Star Wars pattern)
What we like: The best unisex PJ top for mixing and matching. Unisex PJ top that's thick, soft, and durable, and it comes in prints to match with the whole family. Intended to hug the body without being overly tight. Made from a more-substantial cotton than any other printed PJs we’ve tested. Practically indestructible.
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Other things to know: Confusing sizing system. If you typically wear women’s sizes, we recommend going a size down in unisex. Doesn’t stock as many licensed collections for adults as it does for kids. Deal for the holiday Star Wars pattern, price includes the cost of shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Pajamas
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++ Uni USB-C to HDMI Adapter +
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$10 $13
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: A staff pick for the best USB-C-to-HDMI adapter. Made of high-end nylon and aluminum materials, it doesn’t take up much room in a bag and comes with a carrying pouch. Supports HDMI 2.0, 4K video at 60 Hz.
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Other things to know: Not as good for gaming or higher resolution since it doesn't support HDMI 2.1, is limited to 60 Hz refresh rate. Clip the on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best USB-C Video Cables and Adapters
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++ LuminAid Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern +
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$60 $80
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership
What we like: Our top solar lantern pick. A floating lantern that can brighten up a room or charge your phone. We found that the light quality was less warm than the competition and it was easier to inflate, runs for longer, and has more varied brightness settings.
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Other things to know: Light quality is less warm than competition. Recommended in several emergency preparedness guides. Select store pickup at REI; members get free shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Power Outage Tools and Supplies
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++ Roku Select Series 4K 43R4A5R TV (43-Inch) +
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$200 $220
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our budget 43-inch TV pick. Provides respectable image contrast, good color accuracy, and low input lag, and its 4K resolution makes it a good choice for desktop gaming or other close-up uses.
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Other things to know: Lacks the advanced picture technologies such as quantum-dot color and mini-LED backlighting. Doesn’t have enough light output to fare well in brighter-than-average rooms.
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Read the review: The Best 40- to 49-Inch TVs
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++ Ugreen USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter +
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$10 $15
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick for wired Ethernet adapter for online multiplayer gaming from our guide to the best Nintendo Switch accessories. Achieves the same speeds as Nintendo’s officially licensed Gigabit Ethernet adapter, for a lower price. Can reduce lag, increase speeds, and improve the stability of your connection for online multiplayer gaming.
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Other things to know: Matches the lowest price we've seen in a year.
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Read the review: The Best Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite Accessories
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++ Nike Air Force 1 '07 (Low-Top, Women's, Next Nature) +
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$61 $100
Buy from Nike Free Nike+ membership required, use promo code CYBER (deal on white/magenta)
What we like: The crisp upper. The bright white. The striking lines. The Next Nature (vegan-friendly) version of our iconic streetwear and sneakerhead staple pick in our guide to the best white sneakers. Super comfortable, with a storied history both on the court and on the street.
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Other things to know: We haven't tested this specific Air Force 1 model that's made from vegan leather and recycled materials. Style might seem bulky if you prefer slim shoes. Use code CYBER. Free Nike+ membership required. Deal on white with magenta accents.
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Read the review: The Best White Sneakers
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++ TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch Dimmer KS220 +
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$16 $23
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick smart light switch and dimmer. Controls lights and ceiling fans, plus has Apple HomeKit support. Connects directly to Wi-Fi without hub. Intuitive three-button configuration (dim, on, and off).
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Other things to know: Create schedules and program touch functions in app. Requires neutral wire and only supports up to 300 watts.
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Read the review: The Best In-Wall Smart Light Switch and Dimmer
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++ Eley Portable Garden Hose Reel Cart +
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$270 $338
Buy from Eley
What we like: Our portable garden hose reel cart upgrade pick. Durable and easy to use. High-quality construction. Rolls smoothly, even on rough ground. 10-year no-leak guarantee.
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Other things to know: Expensive, but worth the investment. Free shipping. Can order replacement parts easily if needed. Price has increased over the years.
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Read the review: The Best Garden Hose and Hose Reel
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++ OXO Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker +
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$28 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our "smaller-batches" pick for best cold-brew coffee maker. Compact and easily stored. Stronger coffee than larger OXO brewer, but still balanced. Streamlined design. Carafe features a nice looking cork/silicone lid.
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Other things to know: Doesn't make as nuanced a flavor as larger OXO brewer. Yields around 16 ounces of concentrate. Doesn’t include (or work with) paper filters.
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Read the review: The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
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++ OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker +
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$42 $50
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top cold-brew coffee maker pick. Produced the strongest, boldest, most flavorful coffee of any maker we tested. Easiest to use and clean. Streamlined design and sleek appearance. Covered by OXO’s Better Guarantee, the company has a reputation for great customer service.
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Other things to know: Produces a coffee concentrate that needs to be diluted with water or milk. Optional paper filters create a smoother result with less silt, but add brew time. Glass carafe is less durable than plastic options.
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Read the review: The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
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++ OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker +
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$184 $230
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick drip coffee maker consistently brews better coffee than other tested options. Low-effort and simple to use. Handy self-brew and count-up timer.
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Other things to know: Coffee lacks the sweetness and dimension of some exceptional brewers. One-button interface isn’t immediately intuitive. Large overall footprint. Carafe is hard to clean.
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Read the review: The Best Drip Coffee Maker
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++ Cuisinart CPT-142 4-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster +
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$39 $45
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our longtime top pick for the best four-slot toaster. Consistently produces four slices of perfectly golden brown toast. Offers a wide range of settings and easy-to-use controls. Housing remains cool to the touch, even after multiple batches.
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Other things to know: Heating element wires of modern toasters are subject to corrosion over time. Covered by a generous three-year warranty (versus the one-year warranty that comes with most other toasters).
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Read the review: The Best Toaster
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++ Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S Mirrorless Lens +
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$427 $566
Buy from Amazon With delayed shipping
Buy from B&H
What we like: Our pick for the best full frame normal lens in our guide to the first Nikon Z-mount mirrorless lenses you should buy. Versatile, ideal everyday carry. Fast and sharp from edge to edge, even at f/1.8. Produces buttery-smooth background blur at its widest apertures.
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Other things to know: Weather-sealed to protect against moisture and dust.
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Read the review: The Best Mirrorless Camera
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++ Calm Meditation App (12-Month Premium Subscription) +
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$35 $70
Buy from Calm 50% off the first year of subscription (new members only)
What we like: Our best meditation app pick for less-structured meditations and soundscapes. Offers guided and unguided meditations, as well as flexible meditation timers. Includes a dedicated music section, and bedtime stories narrated by celebrities like Harry Styles and Idris Elba. It’s easy to personalize your experience, record your stats, and track your mood.
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Other things to know: Discount applies to new members only. App can be more difficult to navigate than our top pick.
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Read the review: The Best Meditation Apps
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++ Asus Vivobook Go 15 Laptop (E1504FA-NS54, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) +
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$450 $550
Buy from Newegg
What we like: Another laptop worth considering if price is your biggest concern. Comes with a 15.6-inch OLED display. Fast enough. Reliable, long battery life. Reasonable price.
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Other things to know: Display lacks touch, keyboard lacks a backlight, and has older Wi-Fi 5 chip and a slower USB 2.0 port. Avoid other versions of Vivobook Go 15 due to awful displays. However, this model typically costs $550. Deal price is great for the specs; AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor, 16 GB DDR5 of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD.
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Read the review: The Best Laptop Under $500
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++ Milwaukee 48-22-2183 17-Key Folding Hex Set +
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$20 $28
Buy from Home Depot
What we like: Our pick for a nice folding hex wrenches set. Larger, heavier, and more expensive than our other folding pick, but easier to unfold, especially if you have larger fingers or dexterity issues. Solid feel, clearly marked wrench sizes, and a 90-degree stop.
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Other things to know: 17-key set. Shipping is free but this item is only returnable in stores.
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Read the review: The Best Hex Wrenches
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++ Britax B-Lively Stroller +
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$150 $200
Buy from Albee Baby
What we like: Our best-value full-size stroller pick. Lightest (just 20 pounds) and least expensive of our picks. A breeze to fold and unfold. Pleasant to drive. Relatively comfortable rounded foam handlebar.
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Other things to know: Bare-bones. Three wheels. handlebar does not adjust at all, which may matter if you're especially tall or especially short. Not great for napping; will need a Britax car seat to use with infants. Not the lowest price we've seen, but a decent value.
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Read the review: The Best Full-Size Strollers
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++ Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Portable Laptop Charger +
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$187 $265
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another good portable laptop charger if you're willing to pay top dollar for a less-svelte unit with lots of charging options and an informative screen. Rated capacity of 25,600 mAh. Ruggedly built and its angled screen is bright and easy to read.
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Other things to know: It's expensive, heavy, and lacks premium features like port covers or an included wall charger.
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Read the review: The Best Portable Laptop Charger
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++ Squatty Potty Oslo Folding Bamboo Stool +
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$34 $40
Buy from Amazon (deal on wood)
What we like: One of our top foldable and portable toilet stool picks. A good choice for small spaces. Folds flat for storage and sturdy when set up. Nicer-looking than a lot of other options.
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Other things to know: Takes considerable effort to fold up. Flat platform has multiple crevices that require frequent cleaning. Shallow toilet cutout. Should not be used as anything other than a footrest. On sale in wood. Not the lowest price we've seen, but still a good deal.
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Read the review: The Best Squatty Potty and Other Toilet Stools Worth the Floor Space
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++ Paper Shoot Old Classic Black Paper Camera +
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$110 $139
Buy from Walmart
What we like: A simple camera we like as a gift. Easy to use, with one shutter button and a small toggle that switches between color, black and white, sepia, and video (up to 10 seconds when connected to a power source). Photos have a creamy, nostalgic feel, similar to that of an Instax camera.
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Other things to know: Basically a camera board inside a strong cardboard case. No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or screen. Shutter delay can be a little frustrating. Tons of case options. Arrives unassembled, but it's easy to put together. Comes with 32 GB SD memory card and rechargeable batteries.
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Read the review: The 23 Best Gifts for Photographers
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++ Birthdate Candles (Add 2) +
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$73 $110
Buy from Birthdate Candles (pack of 2) Add 2 candles to cart, use promo code BFCM24, price includes shipping
What we like: A great gift for someone interested in astrology, numerology, and tarot. Hand-poured. Personalized scents and character readings based on birth date.
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Other things to know: First deal we've seen since 2023. Add two candles to your cart and use code BFCM24. Price includes $5 shipping.
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Read the review: The 11 Best Birthday Gifts for Her
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++ Timex Weekender Watch +
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$30 $35
Buy from Amazon (deal on green/white/chrome)
What we like: A rugged watch we recommend as a gift. No-fuss, classic analog style. Tells standard and military time. Glow-in-the-dark face. Water-resistant enough to withstand quick plunges.
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Other things to know: 38-mm brass case is about the size of a silver dollar, which is a great size for wrists big and small. Deal price is for chrome face in green/white.
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Read the review: 34 Great Last-Minute Christmas Gifts
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++ Stanley PowerLock Tape Measure 25-Foot +
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$8 $12
Buy from Home Depot
What we like: Our top pick tape measure. Easy to use, durable, affordable, accurate, and capable of doing its job without additional features that aren’t necessary for around-the-house work. Can stand out unsupported for nearly 8 feet.
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Other things to know: Gives you the best value. Does not have a rubberized body like our upgrade pick the Stanley FatMax, and not suitable for a job site beatdown.
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Read the review: The Best Tape Measure
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++ Schlage BE365 Keypad Deadbolt +
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$89 $120
Buy from Amazon (deal on matte black)
Buy from Home Depot (deal on matte black)
What we like: Our runner-up electronic keypad door lock pick. Has the highest security rating. A good choice if you prefer the hands-on feel of turning the deadbolt yourself. Buttons are large and pronounced, and it’s easy to tell when one has been pressed.
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Other things to know: Of all the tested models, it's the least streamlined. Lacks a few features (like language options) and is also a little fussier to program. Deal on matte black. Only returnable in-store at Home Depot.
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Read the review: The Best Electronic Keypad Door Lock
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++ Hanes Men’s Full-Zip EcoSmart Hoodie +
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$13 $18
Buy from Amazon
What we like: An everyday hoodie we recommend in multiple gift guides. An ideal extra layer: not too cold, warm, or fussy. Generously cut. Soft 50/50 cotton and polyester blend fabric feels breathable and holds color and texture better than 100% cotton. Inexpensive (especially on sale).
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Other things to know: Comes in sizes small to 3XL. On sale in a bunch of colors. Deal price is a dollar more than previous lows, but still a good value.
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Read the review: 34 Great Last-Minute Christmas Gifts
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++ Gorilla GLX-5B 5.5 ft. Aluminum Dual Platform Ladder +
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$85 $100
Buy from Home Depot
What we like: Our top pick for the best stepladder is great for indoor work or lower-reach outdoor tasks. Its top two steps are considerably larger and support the entire foot for better balance and range of motion while working. Comes with a large project tray that clips into the top. Has a smaller footprint than a typical stepladder.
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Other things to know: 300-pound weight rating. Can get most people to a reaching height of about 10 feet. The top of the ladder is lower than on similar ladders, which is a slight inconvenience. We've seen this for $5 less earlier this year, but this is still a good deal price.
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Read the review: The Best Ladders
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++ Shapermint Essentials All Day Every Day Scoop Neck Bodysuit (Add 2) +
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$48 $100
Buy from Shapermint (2-pack) Add 2 to cart, use promo code SHAPERMINT20, price includes shipping
What we like: The best affordable shapewear bodysuit for gentle everyday smoothing. This stretchy bodysuit offers subtle shaping and smoothing rather than serious structure and support. Camisole style works as a layering piece or even on its own—but it doesn’t have a built-in bra
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Other things to know: Add two to cart (mix and match allowed), proceed to checkout without club membership, and use code SHAPERMINT20. Price includes shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Shapewear
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++ Logitech G Pro 2 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse +
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$110 $130
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another gaming mouse worth considering if you’re left-handed or ambidextrous. Ambidextrous design with magnetic, programmable thumb buttons that can attach to the right or left side, and it comes with extra button covers that can snap onto the opposite side to prevent accidental clicks. One of the lightest mice we recommend.
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Other things to know: Can’t connect via Bluetooth, and its reported battery life of 60 hours (with the lighting on) is the lowest of our picks.
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Read the review: The Best Gaming Mouse
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++ Anker 511 Nano III 30W Charger (A2147) +
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$13 $20
Buy from Amazon (deal on white and black)
What we like: Another good compact USB phone charger if you’d prefer a charger that’s more powerful than our top pick. Has a single USB-C port and supports charging speeds up to 30 W. Weighs just 1.4 ounces and has a handy fold-up plug.
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Other things to know: Doesn't come with a cable. Available in several colors but is only down to $13 for white and black.
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Read the review: The Best USB Phone Charger
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++ Shapermint Essentials All Day Every Day High-Waisted Shaper Shorts (Add 2) +
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$29 $80
Buy from Shapermint (2-pack) Add 2 to cart, use promo code SHAPERMINT20, price includes shipping
What we like: The best high-waisted shapewear shorts for comfy, gentle smoothing. Great high-waisted shorts for comfy, gentle smoothing. Budget friendly, ultra-stretchy high-waisted shorts are the softest, comfiest pair we tested. They offer gentle smoothing versus true shaping.
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Other things to know: Add two to cart (mix and match allowed), proceed to checkout without club membership, and use code SHAPERMINT20. Price includes shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Shapewear
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++ Amacool Battery Operated Stroller Fan +
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$24 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A small, battery-operated fan we like for air circulation in a hot, stuffy car. This three-speed fan’s twisty arms can easily be secured to the metal legs of a headrest. Can cool down passengers in the backseat before the AC kicks in. Long-enough battery life to last overnight. Built-in LED light.
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Other things to know: Surprisingly powerful for something so small. Also mentioned in our guide to packing for summer camp. Recurring deal price, but rarely drops lower.
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Read the review: Cheap(ish) Things to Cool Down Your Hot, Stuffy Car
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++ Impressions Vanity Hollywood Tri-Tone XL Makeup Mirror +
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$35 $79
Buy from Impressions Use promo code SAVE10 (deal on rose gold, white, and black)
What we like: Another good lighted makeup mirror if you want something stationary and large. A corded model that's meant to sit permanently on a vanity or dresser. Measures 19 by 14 inches.
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Other things to know: Larger and heavier than our picks. Not magnified. It proved so cumbersome that no one at Wirecutter would volunteer to take it for testing. Five-year warranty. Use promo code SAVE10. Shipping protection adds a significant additional expense if you don't opt out.
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Read the review: The Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors
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++ Blomus Modo LED Vanity Mirror +
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$137 $200
Buy from Lumens Use promo codes TAKE10 and FLASH5
What we like: Another good sleek, modern lighted mirror that lacks a few features. Intuitive to use. Rechargeable battery lasts longer than that of some of our other recommendations.
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Other things to know: Only one magnification option—5x—available. Can't use the light while charging. Use codes TAKE10 and FLASH5 at checkout.
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Read the review: The Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors
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++ Reebok Seamless Boyshorts (5-Pack) +
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$7 $12
Buy from Walmart With store pickup (5-pack, deal on pink/blue or striped/blue)
What we like: Our top synthetic boyshorts pick from our guide for the best kids underwear. Tag-free. Thin. Resist wedgies and visible lines. Ideal for kids who love to wear tight pants and leggings. Soft fabric. Stretchy, elastic waistband.
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Other things to know: Made mostly of nylon, a synthetic fabric more prone to harboring odors and bacteria. Don’t come in sizes for children younger than 5. Also don’t have as many prints or any licensed characters. May bunch up on children with narrower hips. Deal on pink/blue and white/denim colors. Requires store pickup.
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Read the review: The Best Underwear for Kids
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++ Lalo The Chair +
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$180 $235
Buy from Lalo
What we like: Another good option if you’re looking for a more stylish and versatile high chair. Converts to a play chair and takes up less room than our top picks. Plastic is easy to clean. Has a reversible footrest and removable tray.
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Other things to know: New low. The harness straps are tough to clean. The tray is difficult to remove. Deal on all colors. We think most people will be happier with our top pick.
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Read the review: The Best High Chairs
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++ Safety 1st Strollerette Compact Umbrella Stroller +
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$80 $100
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Another umbrella stroller worth considering if you want a bigger canopy and don't plan to carry your stroller much. Generally comparable feature-wise to our top pick, but has a larger canopy with a peekaboo window, and it feels notably sturdy for an umbrella stroller.
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Other things to know: 3 pounds heavier than the 3Dlife top pick and doesn’t come with a carry strap. Less expensive with this deal, and may be a better choice for you than our top pick if you don't imagine you'll need to carry the stroller often.
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Read the review: The Best Umbrella Stroller
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++ Graco TurboBooster 2.0 Highback Booster Seat +
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$42 $57
Buy from Amazon (deal on burgundy/gray)
What we like: Another good booster seat option if you like our runner-up high-back booster, but don’t want a LATCH option. Almost identical to our runner-up pick, the Graco TurboBooster LX, and the Graco TurboBooster 2.0 LX. Costs about $30 less.
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Other things to know: Can be converted from high-back to backless. Has a Best Bet rating from the IIHS for its ability to provide a proper seat-belt fit.
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Read the review: The Best Booster Car Seats
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++ Clek Foonf Convertible Car Seat +
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$440 $550
Buy from Albee Baby (deal on railroad white)
What we like: Our convertible car seat pick that's built like a tank. Great for extended rear-facing use. Narrow enough to fit three side-by-side. Easy to keep clean. Comes with an anti-rebound bar. Chest and crotch buckles function smoothly, as does headrest.
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Other things to know: Weighs a hefty 38 pounds when rear-facing. Easy to install in the forward-facing position, but rear-facing installation is a bit tricky. Fabric isn't machine-washable. Street price has risen since we last posted in 2022. On sale in railroad white pattern.
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Read the review: The Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats
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++ Simple Modern Trek Tumbler (40 Ounce) +
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$23 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A staff pick high-quality, budget-friendly Stanley tumbler dupe. Performed just as well as its costlier competitors. Kept ice frozen for over 24 hours. Stoped leaks with its screw-top lid. Available in over 20 colors and patterns.
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Other things to know: Most are dishwasher-safe, though some patterned options are hand-wash-only to preserve their design. Deal price on several colors from Amazon. Walmart is only available in green, pink, and purple leopard print, with store pickup to avoid shipping fees.
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Read the review: Sorry, but Stanley Tumblers Leak Too Much. These 4 Dupes Are Superior.
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++ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Laptop (32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) +
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$1391 $2000
Buy from Lenovo (32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) (Use promo code HOLIDAYTHINKDB)
What we like: Our upgrade business laptop pick. Offers a lighter and thinner build and has better battery life than our top pick, while maintaining great performance and repairability. Has two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack. Nice display compared with other business laptops.
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Other things to know: Has the smallest trackpad of our picks. Better than our recommended specs with 32 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD, but the RAM isn’t upgradable. Use code HOLIDAYTHINKDB.
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Read the review: The Best Business Laptops
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++ Hydro Flask Wide Mouth with Flex Chug Cap (24 ounces) +
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$30 $40
Buy from Amazon
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership
Buy from Dick's Sporting Goods With store pickup
What we like: The best reusable water bottle for most people. Insulated, double-walled stainless steel water bottle with a plastic cap and a powder-coated exterior (that gives it its color and texture). Won't dent easily when dropped. Kept water noticeably colder in testing.
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Other things to know: Design depends on the silicone ring in the cap, and if it fails, it may be prone to leaking. Wide mouth is easy to fill with ice. Deal on 24 ounces in a variety of colors. Dishwasher-safe, but hand washing is recommended. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
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Read the review: The Best Water Bottles
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++ Stasher Reusable Silicone Bag Multi-Pack (4-Pack, Small) +
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$36 $55
Buy from Amazon (4-pack, small, deal on clear)
What we like: Our top reusable silicone storage bags pick. Helps reduce single-use plastics. Seals securely, durable, versatile, and dishwasher-safe. Stores flat to maximize storage space.
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Other things to know: Made from silicone, which can attract dust and lint, and can retain smells and stains, especially from oily or acidic foods. Set of four bags includes one half gallon size, two sandwich size, and one snack size. Not the best price we've seen, but still a good deal.
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Read the review: The Best Reusable Produce Bags, Beeswax Wraps, and Other Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste
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++ Decibullz Professional High Fidelity Earplugs +
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$68 $100
Buy from Decibullz (Use promo code WIRECUTTER24)
What we like: Our concert earplugs pick for those who want a semi-custom earplug design. Conform to fit the toughest ear shapes. Offer more noise protection with a slightly clearer sound than many of the universal earplugs we tested. One of the only models we found to be passable for musicians to wear while performing.
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Other things to know: A moldable outer portion is paired with universal inner tips in an array of sizes. Take some work to set up. Not as good as custom-made earplugs, but they cost less and don’t require an appointment with an audiologist. Use promo code WIRECUTTER24.
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Read the review: The Best Earplugs for Concerts
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++ RevAir Hair Dryer +
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$330 $400
Buy from RevAir Price includes shipping
What we like: Our upgrade hair dryer pick. “Reverse air” suction simultaneously dries, stretches, straightens, and smooths hair. Great for thick, dense, or curly/coily/kinky hair; especially for Type 3 and 4 curl patterns. Gentle on fragile strands and can cut down total drying time significantly.
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Other things to know: Expensive, bulky, and loud. Exceptionally large footprint compared with most hair dryers. Weighs about eight pounds. Matches recent deal price. Price includes shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Hair Dryer
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++ Wandrd Prvke Backpack +
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$132 $219
Buy from Wandrd (deal on green and blue)
What we like: The best buy-it-for-life backpack with more access and internal organization for photographers. Can protect your expensive gear in the toughest environments and weather. Works as a camera bag or a daily-carry backpack. Multiple packing layouts and options.
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Other things to know: Fairly heavy, but comfortable. Little organization for items like notebooks and pens. The 31- or 41-liter sizes may be more ideal for longer trips. Lifetime warranty. Deal price is for the 21-liter backpack in dark green or navy blue.
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Read the review: The Best Buy It for Life Backpack (Please Don’t Call It Tactical)
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++ Segway Ninebot KickScooter Max G30LP +
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$370 $500
Buy from Segway (Use promo code WELCOME30)
What we like: Our top electric scooter pick. 20-mile range per charge is longer than any other scooter we tested in its price range. 18.6 mph top speed. Fun to ride. Sturdy build. Meets our stringent safety and reliability criteria.
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Other things to know: Weighs 39 pounds, which is heavier than some. 220-pound max carrying capacity. One-year manufacturer's warranty on most components. Lowest price we've seen. Use code WELCOME30.
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Read the review: The Best Electric Scooter
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++ Tractive GPS Pet Tracker for Dogs +
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$30 $50
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our upcoming top GPS pet tracker pick. A tracker with excellent accuracy, connectivity, and battery life, plus flexible subscription options. Reliably connects to the GPS signal faster than any other model we tested. Uses signals from three different major cell networks.
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Other things to know: The tracker is bulky and the built-in light is too small to be useful. A slightly larger physical profile than the identical cat tracker.
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Read the review: The Best GPS Dog Collars and Pet Trackers
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++ The Mysterious Package Company Lights, Camera, Murder Game +
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$42 $52
Buy from The Mysterious Package Company Price includes shipping
What we like: Our top-pick open-world noir mystery game in our guide to mystery box game subscriptions. Box includes instructions, storybook, and clues. Pacing of the game is up to you.
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Other things to know: Difficult. Meant for teens and adults. If you've already played this one, deals are available on other stories and editions of the game. Deal price includes shipping.
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Read the review: Our 5 Favorite Mystery Box Game Subscriptions
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++ Tractive GPS Tracker for Cats +
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$30 $50
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our upcoming top GPS pet tracker pick. A tracker with excellent accuracy, connectivity, and battery life, plus flexible subscription options. Reliably connects to the GPS signal faster than any other model we tested. Uses signals from three different major cell networks.
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Other things to know: The tracker is bulky and the built-in light is too small to be useful. A slightly smaller physical profile than the identical dog tracker.
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Read the review: The Best GPS Dog Collars and Pet Trackers
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++ Gulaki Neck Fan +
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$23 $30
Buy from Amazon (deal on white and pink)
What we like: Our top portable neck fan pick. Simple yet effective. Three speeds. Covers everything above your neck without blowing directly into your face. Weighs only about a half a pound. Battery lasts up to 16 hours or so depending on fan speed.
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Other things to know: Can turn each end of the neck fan into a color-changing LED light show. Volume at higher speeds may interfere with conversations. Longevity remains a question mark. Doesn't come with warranty. Durable enough to survive several drops.
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Read the review: The Best Neck Fans
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++ GAN 356 i Carry Speed Cube +
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$23 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: The best Bluetooth-connected smart speed cube for solving with friends. Good for those who want to track solve times. Allows you to compete with others in real time, and offers tutorials. Well-made. Acceptable app experience.
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Other things to know: Smart cubes are a niche subset of cube puzzles. CubeStation app has translation issues and offers little utility outside of social aspects and timer. Recently saw a better deal but $23 matches typical discounts.
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Read the review: The 3 Best Speed Cubes (And Why the Rubik’s Cube Isn’t One)
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++ Ruffwear Front Range Harness +
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$38 $50
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership
What we like: Our best harness pick for most dogs. Head-in design is sturdy, lightweight, and comfortable. Several built-in safety details like reflective stripes and an ID pocket. Didn't twist or slip around a dog's body in testing.
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Other things to know: Fits most dogs with chests ranging from 13 to 42 inches, but might be too bulky for some smaller dogs. REI members get free shipping, others can opt for store pickup.
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Read the review: The Best Dog Harnesses
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++ Govee LED Strip Light M1 with Matter (6.56 Feet) +
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$40 $60
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon (6.56 feet)
What we like: Our top smart strip lights pick. The best for task lighting and excellent for kitchens or work areas where you want the option to dim. More LEDs per foot than any other option we tested. Brightest of our picks. Sturdy and moisture-resistant polyurethane coating. Easy to set up and use.
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Other things to know: Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. App has tons of options, but few instructions. Deal price on the 6.56-foot length. Recurring deal price but has yet to drop any lower. Clip the on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Strip Lights
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++ Dangbei Atom Projector +
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$650 $815
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Another small, smart projector we like in our guide for the best budget projector for a home theater. A 1080p laser projector with Google TV and decent-sounding speakers. Delivers nice-looking image for casual TV watching on a modest-sized screen.
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Other things to know: Delivers a very sharp picture but the Epson projectors included in our guide are better performers overall. However, the Atom costs less. Clip the on-page coupon to get the deal price.
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Read the review: The Best Budget Projector for a Home Theater
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++ Exploding Kittens Card Game +
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$10 $20
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A pick in a number of our gift guides. A silly romp of a card game that’s just edgy enough to interest easily distractible players. Fun to play with the whole family. Popular cross between Apples to Apples and Russian Roulette. Never gets old, with plenty of expansions available.
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Other things to know: Two to five players. 15-minute games. Great for kids 7 and older. Opt for store pickup at Target; free shipping for Circle Card and Circle 360 members.
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Read the review: The 29 Best Gifts for Families
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++ Fridababy NailFrida The SnipperClipper Set +
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$10 $12
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A staff pick from our guide to baby care essentials. These clippers have a spy-hole design, which allows you to see exactly what’s between the blades before you snip. Curved edges are soft enough that they won’t cut your baby’s skin if you slip. Extra large, with a plastic panel that makes them fairly easy to maneuver.
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Other things to know: Includes an S-shape nail file.
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Read the review: Our Favorite Diaper Creams, Nail and Hair Tools, and Other Baby Care Essentials
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++ Focusrite Vocaster Two USB-C Audio Interface +
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$92 $140
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick for the best USB audio interface for podcasting. Includes Bluetooth functionality. Intuitive gain setting. Voice-enhancement modes. Easy-to-adjust headphone outputs for a host and a guest.
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Other things to know: Digital recording resolution only 24-bit/48-kHz. Pricey in comparison to other options. Matches low.
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Read the review: The Best USB Audio Interfaces for Musicians and Podcasters
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++ Hydrajet 12 Kids Hiking Backpack +
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$60 $80
Buy from Osprey
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership
What we like: Our upgrade hiking backpack pick for smaller kids. Bladder pocket on the outside back of the bag is more conveniently placed. Breathable thanks to a piece of mesh-covered foam that separates the pack from the wearer. Has padded shoulder straps, articulated backing, and chest strap.
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Other things to know: Has an included 1.5-liter reservoir and is made with sustainable, Bluesign-approved materials. A bit more expensive than the Jet 18 for bigger kids. Lifetime warranty, Osprey will repair any damage or defect for any reason or replace it. REI members get free shipping; others can choose store pickup to avoid shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Kids Hiking Backpacks
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++ DaVinci Kalani 4-In-1 Convertible Crib +
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$160 $200
Buy from Amazon With delayed shipping
What we like: Our top pick crib. Sturdy, traditional-looking and versatile. Can eventually convert into a toddler or full-sized bed. Made of solid wood. Greenguard Gold certified for low emissions.
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Other things to know: Conversion kit is sold separately. Not as easy to assemble as other picks. Street price has risen over the years, but this is the best deal we've seen in a while.
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Read the review: The Best Cribs
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++ Philips Avent Anti-Colic Bottle with AirFree Vent (4-Ounce, 4-Pack) +
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$19 $27
Buy from Amazon (4-ounce, pack of four)
What we like: Our upcoming baby bottle pick for those who prefer a wide-base nipple. Has thousands of positive customer reviews. Emerged as a top contender during testing. The only model that did not leak any formula during a nipple test.
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Other things to know: Some babies do well with a wide-base nipple, since it requires them to open their mouths wide to latch. Can be used with or without its venting system. Has more pieces to assemble and clean. Deal on a pack of four 4-ounce bottles.
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Read the review: The Best Baby Bottles (and Bottle Brush)
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++ Boppy Best Latch Nursing Pillow +
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$40 $50
Buy from Amazon (deal on half dome pattern)
What we like: Our top nursing pillow pick for first-time parents. Impressed our testing panel with its versatility. Has two distinct sides, and its newborn-supporting side is better than the competition. Size-inclusive design with a surface area can cradle a baby comfortably.
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Other things to know: The soft side of the pillow is fully sewn into the cover, so the entire thing is out of commission while you wash it. Flimsy waist belt. Deal only on the mocha half dome pattern.
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Read the review: The Best Nursing Pillows
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++ Riley Percale Sheet Set (Queen) +
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$112 $160
Buy from Riley Home Use promo code 30HOLIDAY (queen set without flat sheet)
What we like: Another good set of cotton sheets if you like them extra crispy. The smoothest percale set we've ever tried. Have an “almost papery” feel. Oeko-Tex certified unlike our L.L.Bean percale pick. Feels better after a few washes.
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Other things to know: Former percale sheets upgrade pick but when they were retested in 2023, they were stiffer and more wrinkly. Deal pricing for the queen size set with two standard pillowcases, but without a flat sheet. Coupon code 30HOLIDAY works for all sizes.
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Read the review: The Best Cotton Sheets
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++ Tune Belt SP2 Running Belt +
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$25 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick running belt. Easily adjustable with lots of compartments. Can keep items dry when inside the internal zippered pouch.
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Other things to know: Not completely bounce proof. Enough space to store a large phone. Covered by a one-year warranty.
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Read the review: The Best Running Belts
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++ Hanna Andersson Long John Kids Pajamas Set +
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$25 $35
Buy from Hanna Andersson Price includes shipping (deal on Star Wars pattern)
What we like: The best kids pajamas for those who want a cotton long john. Many Wirecutter parents are longtime fans. Soft, thick, 100% cotton fabric. Can withstand years of wear with colors and elastic intact. Comes in sizes from 2 to 14–16. Hanna Andersson also makes a wide variety of adult pajamas, so they’re a great option for that classic matching family pajamas holiday card.
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Other things to know: Hanna Andersson runs frequent sales. The sizing runs big. Deal for the Star Wars holiday pattern. Price includes shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Kids Pajamas
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++ Old Navy Graphic Snug-Fit Pajama Set for Kids +
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$12 $25
Buy from Old Navy With store pickup (deal on Christmas tree pattern)
What we like: A budget pair of cotton pajamas worth considering in our guide to kids pajamas. Comes in lots of fun patterns that change often. Feel relatively well made.
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Other things to know: Only available in sizes XS to XL (or 5 to 12). Frequently discounted. Gender neutral. Deal for the Christmas tree pattern, price with store pickup.
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Read the review: The Best Kids Pajamas
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++ Klipsch The One II Bluetooth Speaker +
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$130 $200
Buy from Woot Free (delayed) shipping for Prime members
What we like: A former top pick for best home Bluetooth speaker that we still like. Discontinued by Klipsch, but still sounds just as good as the newer version (our current top pick)—and for nearly half the price.
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Other things to know: Former top pick. Comes with Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack, dual RCA inputs, and built-in switchable phono preamp. 2-year Klipsch limited warranty. Free shipping for Prime members.
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Read the review: The Best Home Bluetooth Speaker
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++ Lego Creator 3-in-1 White Rabbit Animal 31133 +
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$14 $20
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A recommendation in our guide to Easter basket ideas. Lego’s three-in-one sets are some of our favorites for kids, and this adorable option can anchor a fun-filled Easter basket. Builds three different creations: a white bunny, a seal, or a cockatoo.
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Other things to know: This set has 258 pieces and is rated for kids 8 and up. Lego lovers a couple years younger might also enjoy tackling it with a little adult help.
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Read the review: 49 Easter Basket Ideas We Love
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++ Anozer Tablet Stand +
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$7 $12
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon (deal on gray)
What we like: An inexpensive stand we like for getting work done on an iPad. Folds for easy carrying in a backpack or bag. Compatible with iPad Air, iPad Mini, Surface Pro, and various phone models.
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Other things to know: Complements a wireless keyboard and mouse. Deal on gray; make sure to clip the on-page coupon to get the deal price.
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Read the review: Getting Work Done on an iPad
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++ Paddletek Bantam EX-L Pickleball Paddle +
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$80 $100
Buy from Amazon
What we like: The best pickleball paddle for beginners. Best combination of control and power of any paddle we tested. Comfortable to swing, easy to control. Especially great for people joining from other racket sports, like tennis.
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Other things to know: Its average-length handle is not optimal for two-handed shots, and there is normal wear. Comes in five colors.
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Read the review: The Best Pickleball Paddles
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++ Uplift E7 Electric Standing Desk Converter +
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$524 $600
Buy from Uplift Desk (Use promo code WIRECUTTER2024)
What we like: Our electric pick for the best standing desk converter. The most convenient standing setup short of a full standing desk. Quicker and quieter than other electric standing desk converters we tested, and offers a lot of workspace. Programmable preferred heights with smartly placed and easy-to-operate buttons.
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Other things to know: Significantly larger and heavier than other options, requiring 26 inches of desk depth (plus another 13 inches with the keyboard tray), and a weight of 92 pounds. Adjusting the height of the desk is easy, but adjusting the monitor height can be annoying. Get $75 off your order with code WIRECUTTER2024.
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Read the review: The Best Standing Desk Converters
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++ Reebok Seamless Hipster Briefs (5-Pack) +
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$7 $12
Buy from Walmart With store pickup (5-pack)
What we like: Our top synthetic hipster brief pick from our guide to the best kids underwear. Higher-cut briefs are wedgie-resistant, super-soft, tag-free, extremely stretchy, and tremendously comfortable.
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Other things to know: They tend to bunch up if not sized appropriately, so consider ordering a size down if your child is on the slimmer side. Synthetic fabrics can be more prone to harboring odors, but we haven't had any problems yet. Choose store pickup or add to a larger order to avoid shipping fees.
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Read the review: The Best Underwear for Kids
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++ Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair (Chair Only) +
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$175 $220
Buy from Nordstrom (chair only) (does not include baby set)
What we like: Our upgrade high chair pick. Blends in with adult furniture. Can serve your kid well from 6 months through the end of childhood and beyond. Especially suitable for preschoolers. Configurable a dozen ways. Attractive solid wood construction. Should be easy to sell secondhand.
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Other things to know: Pricey, even on sale. Removing the safety harness for cleaning requires a screwdriver. When you register this chair, it has a seven-year warranty. Available in many finishes. Only includes the chair, does not include the baby set with five-point safety harness.
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Read the review: The Best High Chairs
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++ Magic Chef MCIM22/HNIM27 Portable Ice Maker +
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$99 $120
Buy from Home Depot (deal on white and silver)
What we like: Our top pick for the best countertop ice maker. Makes a lot of ice quickly. Compact size. Nice stainless steel finish. Not overly loud. Easily portable.
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Other things to know: Each batch makes enough to fill more than a third of a pint glass. Pre-chilled water can expedite ice making process. Nothing particularly better or worse than other brands' "bullet ice maker" options, but you may appreciate the style and finish. Deal price on white and silver finishes.
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Read the review: The Best Countertop Ice Maker
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++ Anker A9183 Travel Power Strip +
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$20 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another good option for a travel power strip. Has eight outlets, more than any of our picks, and plenty of USB ports. Comes with a hook-and-loop fastener to keep it neatly coiled in your luggage. Sleek and compact.
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Other things to know: A bit heavy for a travel power strip. Lackluster surge protection only suited for short term use.
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Read the review: The Best Travel Power Strips and Surge Protectors With USB Charging
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++ Nike Pegasus 41 Running Shoes (Men's) +
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$84 $140
Buy from Nike Free Nike+ membership required, use promo code CYBER (deal on white/blue/black and beige/red/chrome)
What we like: Our top neutral trainer with minimal cushioning running shoe pick. Durable and sleek. Comfortable. Despite not having huge stacks of foam, the shoe feels bouncy and cushy.
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Other things to know: The lack of a thick foam cushioning makes the shoe look more like a classic trainer (without sacrificing support). The laces are flimsy. Thin shoelaces often come undone without a double knot. Use code CYBER. Free Nike+ membership required. Deal on white/blue/black and beige/red/chrome color combinations.
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Read the review: How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for You
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++ Firefly 2+ Portable Vaporizer (FINAL SALE) +
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$95 $150
Buy from Vapor.com (deal on gold, FINAL SALE)
What we like: Our fastest pick from our guide to the best portable vaporizers. Quickly produces intense, tasty vapor, heating up four times faster than the next fastest pick. The visible bowl makes it easier to gauge how much flower is left. Sleek, high-capacity design is easy to clean and use.
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Other things to know: Can get a little warm while in use. Somewhat fragile mouthpiece could break if treated roughly. Setting the temperature can be finnicky on the vape itself, but easy through the Firefly app. Two-year warranty, and battery is replaceable. Final sale, no returns.
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Read the review: The Best Portable Vaporizer
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++ Journey Swiv 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station +
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$91 $120
Buy from Journey Use promo code VIP10, price reflects in cart and includes shipping
What we like: Our Apple multi-device wireless charging station pick for frequent travelers. Light (5.4 ounces) and small enough to carry in a pocket. Has a refined look and feel, a handy flip-up watch stand, and three secure charging pads rated for up to 15 W, 3 W, and 3 W charging speeds, respectively. USB-C input port.
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Other things to know: Too cramped for everyday use. Great customer support. One-year warranty. Use code VIP10. Price reflects in cart and includes shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Apple Wireless Charging Stations for Multiple Devices
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++ Baseus Blade Laptop Power Bank (PPBLD100-X) +
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$48 $90
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupons
What we like: Another power bank worth considering if you want an exceptionally light option that’s relatively inexpensive. Enough power to charge most laptops. Has two USB-C PD ports that can output up to 100 W apiece, and two USB-A ports that can reach up to 30 W apiece. Pass-through charging capabilities. Intuitive to use. Lighter than our picks, with super-slim shape.
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Other things to know: Rated capacity of 20,000 mAh is lower than most of our picks. Comes with a USB-C-to-C charging cable and cloth case, but no wall charger. One-year warranty is on the shorter side. Clip the on-page coupons.
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Read the review: The Best Power Banks for Laptops With USB-C
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++ Eufy P2 Pro Smart Scale +
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$40 $75
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our runner-up smart scale pick. Accurate and consistent. Exceptionally water-resistant. Robust and easy-to-use app. Connects via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Compatible with Apple Health, Google Fit, and Fitbit. Does not limit the number of users for which it can store information.
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Other things to know: Typically double the price of our top pick. It's also slightly smaller, not as consistently accurate, and requires more frequent battery replacement. Longer warranty than our top pick (15 months versus 12 months). Recurring sale.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Scale
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++ Cleanblend Blender +
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$150 $175
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our blender pick for a powerful motor at a significantly lower price than our top pick. Pulverizes seeds and ice. Produces cream blends and silky smoothies—even silkier than the Vitamix 5200.
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Other things to know: Five-year warranty is shorter than that of top picks. Speed controls aren't as nuanced. No preset buttons.
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Read the review: The Best Blender
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++ Torin T10152 Scissor Jack +
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$21 $25
Buy from Amazon (deal on red/black)
What we like: A jack we recommend in our guide for the best gear for a roadside emergency. Sturdy, stable alternative to the jack that comes with your car. Best-selling scissor jack available on Amazon when we did our testing.
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Other things to know: Weighs 7.7 pounds. Has a 4.5-by-6-inch base that is larger than the bases of many of the competitors in our comparison. Rises to a maximum height of 15.4 inches. Stands 3.7 inches tall when collapsed. Includes a long handle for better leverage and ease of use.
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Read the review: The Best Gear for a Roadside Emergency
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++ Weego Jump Starter 44s +
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$56 $80
Buy from Walmart
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A jump starter staff pick for your car. Has the right safety features and enough juice in a small package to start most cars and SUVs. Rated to last for about three to five years or up to 1,000 recharge cycles with regular use. Can provide multiple jumps before needing a recharge itself.
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Other things to know: About the same size as a cell phone in length and width and weighs less than a pound. Comes with a USB-A–to–Micro-USB charging cord but no charging cube. Leaving it in a car in extremely hot or cold conditions is not a great idea.
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Read the review: Wherever We Go, We Bring the Weego 44s Portable Jump Starter
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++ Waterpik Water Flosser for Kids WP-260 +
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$41 $47
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Target
What we like: Another good water flosser worth considering for children, or an adult with smaller hands or dexterity issues. A worthy compact option that has the same per-minute pulses and flow rate as our picks. We found this flosser’s smaller, thinner handle easy to grip.
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Other things to know: Highest pressure option is lower than that of our picks (80 psi versus 100 psi). Also offers only 60 seconds of flossing capacity (our picks offer 90 seconds). Only comes in green.
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Read the review: The Best Water Flossers
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++ Wahl Manscaper Trimmer +
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$50 $60
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Another pubic hair trimmer worth considering if you want different hair lengths. Comes with a dialing attachment which lets you select 20 length options. All of those options cut well, and if you prefer a longer-pubic-hair style, this one impressed us. Held a 100-minute run time off a 60-minute charge.
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Other things to know: Not recommended if you want a skin-close trim because if you choose to forego the guard for a closer trim, the Manscaper tends to nick and cut skin. Comes with a limited five-year warranty.
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Read the review: The Best Pubic Hair Trimmer
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++ Riley White Goose Down Comforter (Full/Queen) +
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$368 $500
Buy from Riley Home Use promo code 30HOLIDAY (full/queen)
What we like: Another good down comforter if our other picks sell out and you’re willing to put up with possible delays. A former top pick that we still think is a good comforter. Warm and durable, with no feather leaks or damage in testing.
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Other things to know: Heavier than the our comparable Brooklinen pick, it isn’t as lofty as the Feathered Friends pick, and it’s often sold out. Use code 30HOLIDAY.
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Read the review: The Best Comforters
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++ Athlon Optics Midas ED Binoculars +
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$193 $270
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top binoculars pick. Best performance and the widest field of view of any option we tested—including models that cost thousands more. High-quality, sturdy construction. Stylish design. Also recommended in our travel and gift guide coverage.
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Other things to know: 8x42 format. The included press-in caps for larger lenses tend to fall out. Multiple Wirecutter staffers have been pleased with these binoculars’ durability and optics, even after years of use. Limited lifetime manufacturer warranty.
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Read the review: The Best Binoculars for Birds, Nature, and the Outdoors
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++ Ego ST1521S Power+ String Trimmer with Powerload +
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$200 $250
Buy from Lowe's
What we like: Our runner-up string trimmer pick and the previous model of our top pick. Long battery life and excellent power. Comes with battery and charger. Major upgrade over a gas trimmer, with its pleasant noise and lack of emissions.
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Other things to know: The newer model of this trimmer has a telescoping shaft and quick handle adjustment.
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Read the review: The Best String Trimmers
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++ Scrubba Stealth Pack Solar Camp Shower +
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$80 $100
Buy from Scrubba
What we like: Another good solar camp shower for solo travelers. Worked decently well as a shower. If you need a multi-functional backpack, washing machine, and shower, it does the job.
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Other things to know: Its multipurpose function exceeds the scope of our solar camp shower review. Ships from China (for free) with an estimated shipping time to the US of eight to 15 business days.
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Read the review: The Best Solar Camp Shower
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++ Offline By Aerie The Hugger High Waisted Legging +
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$28 $55
Buy from American Eagle With store pickup
What we like: An upcoming pick in our leggings guide. Lightweight, super soft, and stretchy. Well-priced and ultra-comfy for all-day wear. Gently compressive and feel nice to the touch. Good for lighter-impact activities or lounging. Three small waistband pockets.
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Other things to know: Not quite as luxurious or technical as our other picks. Fabric (particularly light colors) shows moisture. Available in sizes XXS (000) to XXL (20) and three lengths (24¾ inches, 26¾ inches, or 28¾ inches). Select store pickup to avoid shipping fees.
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Read the review: The Best Leggings
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++ LG WM4000H Washer and LG DLEX4000 Dryer +
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$1400 $1600
Buy from Costco (Washer & Dryer Bundle) Costco membership required, price reflects in cart
What we like: Our top washing machine pick bundled with its matching dryer. Front-load washer is quicker, gentler, and better at removing all types of stains than almost any other we’ve tested. Electric dryer has a reversible door, interior light, and easy-to-clean lint tray. Sufficiently dries mixed loads on “normal” cycle.
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Other things to know: Solid brand reputation for reliability. Costco membership required. Deal includes delivery and installation, basic installation parts, old machine haul away, and a two-year warranty. Price reflects in cart. Click the "build bundle" button to customize and add to cart. If you want to stack these together, the stacking kit costs an additional $30.
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Read the review: The Best Washing Machines (and Their Matching Dryers)
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++ Arc’teryx Atom Lightweight Vest (Women's) +
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$140 $200
Buy from Arc'teryx (deal on red and green)
What we like: Another good insulated vest if you’re planning to go climbing or trail running. Along the sides, it has non-insulated stretch paneling, which adds mobility and makes the vest more breathable. Durable and highly water-repellent, and it contains synthetic insulation, which stays warm even when wet.
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Other things to know: Isn’t as warm as our Montbell vest pick, and it doesn’t keep the wind out quite as well, but many of our testers preferred the sleeker style. Side panels absorb water and dry more slowly than the rest of the vest.
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Read the review: The Best Insulated Vest
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++ Furman Power Station 8 (PST-8) Surge Protector +
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$95 $150
Buy from B&H
What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best surge protector. Best surge suppression of any model we tested. Let less voltage through than high-end surge eliminators that cost hundreds more. Sturdy aluminum body and an 8-foot cord.
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Other things to know: Overkill unless you have high-end home theater, office, or media equipment.
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Read the review: The Best Surge Protector
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++ Zhiyun Smooth Q4 Gimbal +
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$84 $100
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Our budget gimbal pick for both Android and iPhones. A great gimbal at an affordable price that performs almost as well as our top pick. Built-in extendable selfie stick. Long battery life. Its ZY Cami app (for both iOS and Android) is very good.
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Other things to know: Larger and not quite as easy to use as our top pick. Its subject tracking is only okay. Comes with a removable tripod and a charging cable. One-year warranty. Clip on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Android and iPhone Gimbal
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++ Eufy Robovac Max 11S Robot Vacuum (Refurbished) +
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$96 $130
Buy from eBay (refurbished)
What we like: One budget robot vacuum pick. Quiet, nimble, and affordable. Works best in small spaces with bare floors and short-pile rugs. Rarely gets stuck. A basic, bump-and-run bot. Come with a remote control for scheduling it to clean and directing it to missed spots.
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Other things to know: Doesn't seem built to last for more than a couple of years, and we’ve heard about unrepairable breakdowns that happen sooner. Struggles with debris in rugs, especially softer, thicker types. Anker-certified refurbished with two-year Allstate warranty.
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Read the review: The Best Robot Vacuums
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++ Staples Holiday Photo Cards +
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$11 $28
Buy from Staples Use promo code 86333 for 60% off, with store pickup
What we like: The best holiday photo card services for same-day photo-card pickups. Provides the best mix of quality templates, ease of use, and quick turnaround at a reasonable price. Cards looked almost as good as those from Simply to Impress, with comparable sharpness and color fidelity.
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Other things to know: Cards are not the best (slightly darker and on slightly flimsier paper), but they’re definitely good enough for display on a fridge. Place your order before the 12 noon cutoff time if you want them on the same day. Use code 86333, with store pickup. Deal price for 25 cards but code works for all orders.
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Read the review: The Best Holiday Photo Cards
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++ Tommy John Air Mesh Boxer Brief 8" (Add 3) +
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$65 $103
Buy from Tommy John (three pairs) Add 3 briefs to cart, use promo code WCMAIR
What we like: Our near-perfect runner-up pick for best travel underwear. Softer and better-fitting. Scored higher than any other pair we tested—they don't dig, sag, or ride up, but move with the body. Best front pouch we tested (lacks seams that can rub where you really don't want chafing). Wide range of sizes.
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Other things to know: Typically pricier than our top pick. Fly allows exit from the top, not side. Tommy John allows first-time online buyers to love these or keep them with money back if reported within 30 days. Deal price is on three single pairs (not the 3 pack) and includes shipping. Add three to cart and use code WCMAIR.
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Read the review: The Best Underwear for Travel
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++ Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (Men’s Sizes) +
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$72 $120
Buy from Steep & Cheap Price includes shipping
Buy from Steep & Cheap (wide width) Price includes shipping
What we like: The best hiking boots for a flexible fit. Offers all the comfort of a trail-running shoe with the ankle support of a hiking boot. Lighter weight, good for longer hikes, waterproof, and durable. Substantial enough to support you while carrying a heavy pack.
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Other things to know: Runs narrow; we recommend ordering at least a half-size up from your street-shoe size. Takes longer to break (about 10 miles) in than our top pick. Deal price includes shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Hiking Boots
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++ Whirlpool WMH31017 Over-The-Range Microwave +
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$189 $240
Buy from Lowe's With store pickup (deal on fingerprint-resistant stainless steel)
What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best over-the-range microwave. Evenly heats across entire turntable with minimal hot and cold spots. Costs less and runs quieter while performing just as well as our top pick.
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Other things to know: Lacks most of the express controls of our top pick. No mute option, turntable-off function, or sensor-based modes, but we think most users won't miss those settings. On sale in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel with store pick up.
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Read the review: The Best Over-the-Range Microwave
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++ Our Place Night & Day Glasses (Set of 4) +
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$45 $55
Buy from Our Place Price includes shipping
What we like: Another good set of drinking glasses if you want thicker tumblers available in lots of colors. Heftier weight is good for daily use. Durable tumblers stack compactly without sticking together. Available in a fun spectrum of colors.
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Other things to know: May be a bit too wide for smaller hands. Far more air bubbles (or seeds) than our heavy tapered glassware pick. Deal is for one set of four 12-ounce glasses. Price includes shipping
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Read the review: The Best Drinking Glasses
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++ Urpower 2nd Gen 300ml Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser +
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$22 $28
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon (deal on white)
What we like: Our top essential oil diffuser pick. Produces a strong stream of mist, lasts longer between refills, looks better, costs less, and has a smaller footprint than similar competitors. Last up to seven hours and has a timer function for one, two, or three hours. Lights up in seven colors.
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Other things to know: Lid can be a little tricky to take on and off the base. Makes a loud beep sound when it shuts off. On sale in white with clipped on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Essential Oil Diffusers
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++ Omnicharge Omni Mobile 25600 Power Bank +
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$120 $150
Buy from Lenovo (Use promo code POWERBANK20)
What we like: Our USB-C laptop power bank pick if you want lots of charging options. Rated capacity of 25,600 mAh. Offers a 60 W USB-C PD port, two 18 W USB-A ports, 72 W DC port, and 10 W wireless charging pad. Easy to use. Equipped with pass-through charging capabilities. Comes with two charging cables (one C-to-C cable and one A-to-C cable).
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Other things to know: You’ll have to supply your own wall charger. One-year warranty is shorter than that of our top pick but should still give you plenty of time to make sure you don’t have a dud. Use code POWERBANK20 (if it doesn't apply automatically to cart).
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Read the review: The Best Power Banks for Laptops With USB-C
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++ Zagg Pro Keys for 11-inch iPad Pro +
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$50 $90
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our pick for best iPad Pro keyboard case for older iPad Pros. Comfortable design with backlit keys and good tactile feedback. Case separates from keyboard to protect iPad when not typing. Two viewing angles. Pairs with up to two devices.
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Other things to know: Wider and heavier than some competitors, but the extra bulk isn’t severe, and it brings added functionality.
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Read the review: The Best iPad Pro Keyboard Cases
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++ Espro P6 French Press +
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$94 $115
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon, delayed shipping
What we like: Our upgrade French press pick. Offers the same superior filtration as other Espro models, plus better heat retention. Double-walled carafe. No danger it will shatter if you drop it. Designed to stop extracting once you’ve pressed. Coffee won’t turn as bitter or sour if it sits in the press for a couple of hours.
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Other things to know: All-metal carafe, but the handle is plastic. Deal on black and stainless steel. Clip on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best French Press
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++ Arlo Video Doorbell +
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$80 $100
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A smart doorbell worth considering if you want a wider view. 180-degree field of view is wider than any of our other picks. Can be hard-wired or wireless.
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Other things to know: Not compatible with Arlo Base Station, which means no option for local video storage and no Apple Home support.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Doorbell Camera
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++ Razer Basilisk V3 Pro Gaming Mouse +
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$100 $130
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best gaming mouse. Most comfortable shape of all the options we’ve tested. Well-placed buttons and optical switches. Decent battery life. As fast and responsive as a wired gaming mouse in our tests, without any connection issues.
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Other things to know: Connects via Bluetooth or USB dongle. Costs significantly more than the wired, non-Pro model—even on sale. Wireless charging available with a dock (dock not included).
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Read the review: The Best Gaming Mouse
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++ Oura Ring Sleep Tracker +
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$250 $300
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Best Buy
Buy from Target
Buy from Oura
What we like: Our pick for best sleep tracker. Discreet and easy to use. It also provides highly accurate heart-rate monitoring and solid information on your sleep cycles. Lots of data, but presented well and easy to digest.
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Other things to know: Expensive, and its fitness tracking capabilities are poor, but we still think it may give you some eye-opening insights into your body and well-being. Multiple sizes and colors on sale.
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Read the review: The Oura Ring Is a $300 Sleep Tracker That Provides Tons of Data. But Is It Worth It?
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++ Vornado 610DC Energy Smart Medium Air Circulator +
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$88 $118
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Home Depot
What we like: A former DC-powered fan pick that's incredibly powerful and incredibly energy efficient, with a variable speed dial that gives you absolute control over the balance between speed and volume. Comes with an impressive 10-year warranty.
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Other things to know: Transformer is housed in a bulky box on the power cord. It's possible to save enough on energy costs over time to make up for the initial high price tag.
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Read the review: What We Recommend for Hot, Sweaty Sleepers
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++ Snoo Smart Sleeper Bassinet +
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$1187 $1500
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Happiest Baby
What we like: Our top smart bassinet pick. A well-engineered, smart, electronic bassinet that's outfitted with sensors. Can detects a baby’s needs and soothes them to sleep with automated rocking and white noise. When it works, it can be dreamy. Robust customer service.
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Other things to know: Incredibly expensive even on sale. 25-pound baby weight limit. There’s no guarantee your baby will actually find it comforting. Some had difficulty weaning their babies from the Snoo and moving them to a traditional crib after four to six months.
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Read the review: The Best Bassinets and Bedside Sleepers
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++ Eargo 7 Hearing Aids +
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$2000 $2700
Buy from Target
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: An over-the-counter hearing aid worth considering if you want the Eargo experience with the latest technology. Similar to the older Eargo 6 model but adds updated clarity and background-noise reduction.
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Other things to know: Great choice if you prefer more customization options and have the means. But the upgrade isn’t absolutely necessary.
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Read the review: The Best Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and Other Hearing Solutions
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++ Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 Infant Car Seat +
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$105 $145
Buy from Amazon (deal on black)
What we like: Another good infant car seat worth considering if you want a less expensive version of our top pick from Graco, the SnugRide SnugFit 35 DLX. Solid package of user-friendliness, quality, and value. Simple to install when using the base. Has an anti-rebound bar safety feature. Accommodates babies up to 32 inches or 35 pounds.
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Other things to know: Has a four-position base, versus the five positions of our pick. This model's handle requires two-handed operation, and the seat has comparatively less head padding. Deal price on the black Gotham colorway.
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Read the review: The Best Infant Car Seats
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++ Creative Pebble X Plus Speakers +
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$105 $125
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Our computer speakers pick best for those who want a subwoofer. This system offers a big, full sound and a compact, desktop-friendly design at a reasonable price. The speakers are larger versions of our budget pick, they sound similar but can play louder without distorting. The subwoofer—a cube measuring a little over 6 inches on each side—produces shockingly strong bass for its size and takes up little space under a desk. Built-in multicolor LED lighting.
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Other things to know: Includes Bluetooth support, plus USB and 3.5 mm analog inputs. Clip the on-page coupon for the deal price.
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Read the review: The Best Computer Speakers
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++ Vornado VH10 Space Heater +
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$60 $75
Buy from Amazon (delayed shipping)
What we like: Another good option from our guide to the best space heaters. Almost identical to our top pick, which heats a room faster and more evenly than other models we tested and is a great combination of power, comfort, and quietness. Comes with added ledge for coil-wrapping.
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Other things to know: Has some subtle control tweaks we don't like as much as those on our top pick, but works fine. Not the lowest price we've seen but still a good deal. Delayed shipping.
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Read the review: The Best Space Heaters
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++ Amazing Stuff For You Garden Gloves +
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$9 $10
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Our budget gardening gloves pick. Less slippery and tougher than other gloves at a similar price. Features nylon-palm, mesh back, and comfortable elastic around the wrist. Less slippery than the other nylon gloves we tried. Stretch and breathe well, and have a decent fit.
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Other things to know: They’re synthetic and run small. Amazing Stuff For You did not respond to our requests for an interview, and the gloves have no warranty. Clip the on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Gardening Gloves
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++ Graco Tranzitions 3-in-1 Booster Seat +
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$84 $108
Buy from Kohl's
What we like: A booster seat worth considering if you want a longer-lasting five-point harness seat for older kids. Forward-facing-only seat has a five-point harness that holds kids from 22 to 65 pounds and up to 49 inches tall. Can be adjusted without rethreading it, so it is easier to modify as your child grows.
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Other things to know: Can remove the harness and crotch buckle, converting the seat to a high-back booster that can hold a child from 40 to 100 pounds and up to 57 inches tall. Also can remove the back and convert the seat to a lightweight backless booster that can also be used from 40 to 100 pounds and up to 57 inches tall.
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Read the review: The Best Travel Car Seats
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++ JBL 104-BT Computer Speakers +
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$130 $150
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another set of computer speakers worth considering if you value great looks but still demand good sound. Has a more stylish, rounded design and are available in black or white. In our tests they delivered a clear, satisfying sound at moderate volumes.
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Other things to know: The 4.5-inch woofers didn’t emit particularly full bass.
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Read the review: The Best Computer Speakers
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++ Doss SoundBox Ultra Home Bluetooth Speaker +
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$110 $160
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon (deal on gray)
What we like: Another home Bluetooth speaker worth considering if you want something a little more affordable than our top pick. Has the natural, balanced sound of a decent bookshelf speaker. Technically, portable because it has a rechargeable battery.
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Other things to know: The only apparent flaw in the sound is that the treble is a little soft, but this gives it a mellowness that suits offices and bedrooms. Our top pick has stronger bass and clearer voice reproduction, but it’s more expensive. With clipped on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Home Bluetooth Speaker
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++ TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch Dimmer KS225 +
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$18 $23
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our new upcoming top pick for the best in-wall smart light switch and dimmer. Similar to our previous top pick, but adds Matter wireless compatibility (for easier setup and compatibility.
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Other things to know: Includes three buttons (dimming, on, and off), and connects directly to Wi-Fi (no hub required). App required for programming custom dimming level functions.
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Read the review: The Best In-Wall Smart Light Switch and Dimmer
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++ Sleep Number ComfortFit Pillow Ultimate (BOGO Free) +
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$140 $220
Buy from Sleep Number (two pillows) Add two, BOGO free price reflects in cart
What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best bed pillows is great for side- and back-sleepers. One of the loftiest shredded-foam pillows we’ve tested. Customizable shredded foam and down-alternative blend in three sealed, removable layers for added adjustability.
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Other things to know: Buy one, get one free. Make sure to add two to cart and make sure that "Ultimate" is the selected shape. 100-day return policy and one-year warranty against defects.
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Read the review: The Best Bed Pillows
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++ Sony ZV-1 II Camera +
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$700 $900
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our top camera pick for vlogging outdoors and on the go. Compact, light, and able to record stabilized 4K video. Flip-out screen is great for easily framing selfies. Built-in optical image stabilization smooths movements. Designed explicitly for vlogging.
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Other things to know: Records 4K video at 30 fps or 1080p at 120 fps. Top-mounted directional mic records stereo audio. Stacked 1-inch sensor and f/1.8–4 Zeiss lens with 2.8x zoom. Menu and button layout aren't very intuitive. While we've seen it at this price several times in the past year, it hasn't dropped lower.
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Read the review: The Best Vlogging Cameras and Gear
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++ Simply to Impress Holiday Photo Cards 35% Off +
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$50 $81
Buy from Simply to Impress
What we like: The best holiday photo cards. Quick and affordable way to spread holiday cheer. Aesthetically pleasing templates. Easy-to-use website. Attractive packaging.
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Other things to know: Get 35% off site-wide, plus $10 off orders over $50. Shipping varies based on time frame and selected items.
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Read the review: The Best Holiday Photo Cards
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++ Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 Exercise Bike +
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$385 $560
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top exercise bike pick for a solid ride at a budget price. Generously padded seat. Long, four-prong handlebars. A sturdy, no-frills bike. In testing, the magnetic resistance adjusted smoothly and was fairly responsive.
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Other things to know: Does not have a console, no tracking metrics. Accommodates riders with inseams between 28 inches and 38 inches. Adjustment process isn’t as elegant as on some of our other picks. The pedals have toe cages only. Maximum rider weight is 300 pounds.
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Read the review: The Best Exercise Bikes
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++ Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB Audio Interface +
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$180 $200
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top USB audio interface pick for musicians. The redesigned, enhanced version of our long-time pick. Offers a friendly design that’s packed with useful features. Adds an auto-gain feature, a Clip Save feature, and a new, dual-mode Air tonal enhancement button.
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Other things to know: To accommodate the new controls, the microphone inputs are now on the rear panel, which we find less convenient. Lacks five-pin MIDI input and output ports.
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Read the review: The Best USB Audio Interfaces for Musicians and Podcasters
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++ Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara (2-Pack) +
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$27 $58
Buy from Kohl's With store pickup (pack of two)
What we like: The best vampy, dramatic mascara. Rich, structured formula. Curvy fibrous brush leaves lashes full at the base and defined at the tips. Great longevity. One coat gives a natural boost; extra coats intensify lashes without looking heavy or goopy.
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Other things to know: Chunky brush can be unwieldy. Some testers noticed a touch of under-eye smudging after a full day of wear (but not full-on raccoon circles). Opt for store pickup to avoid shipping fees.
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Read the review: The Best Mascara
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++ Eureka Copper Canyon LX 6 Person Tent +
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$143 $315
Buy from Steep & Cheap Price includes shipping
What we like: Our top pick for the best tent in our guide to camping gear for wheelchair users. Spacious interior, solid durability, easy setup, and reasonable price. One of the roomiest models we tested. Rated for six people, but comfortably fits two adults plus two to three kids and gear.
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Other things to know: Windows let in wind and rain in less temperate climates. Boxy and heavy to carry at 25 pounds, so best suited for car camping. Doors are comfortably wide enough for wheelchairs. Deal price of $143 includes shipping, and it's the lowest we've seen.
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Read the review: The Best Car-Camping Gear for Wheelchair Users
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++ Astro Bot (PS5, Physical Copy) +
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$50 $60
Buy from Target
Buy from Best Buy
Buy from Walmart
What we like: A top pick game from 2024 so far that is an adorable celebration of video games. A bright, colorful, adorable platformer game that puts you in the cute little robot boots of Astro, who needs to jump, bop, and explore his way through dozens of varied planets to rescue his lost robot friends. A relentlessly creative game, and it’s graphically stunning to boot. Full of cute references and homages to PlayStation’s 30-year history.
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Other things to know: Deal is for a physical copy of the game for PS5.
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Read the review: The Best Video Games of 2024 So Far
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++ Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Stick Vacuum +
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$500 $700
Buy from Costco (Total Clean Extra Tools Bundle) With extra tools; Costco membership required, add $10 shipping
Buy from Dyson (V15 Absolute) With HEPA filter
Buy from Walmart (V15 Absolute) With HEPA filter
What we like: A high-end Dyson vacuum worth considering. Dustbin is twice the size of that of our top pick. Auto mode preserves battery life by adjusting suction levels. Useful LCD screen. This Total Clean version comes with a slew of extra tools in a Costco-exclusive bundle model.
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Other things to know: Former upgrade pick. Trigger-style switch requires constant squeezing. More motor than our top pick, but cleans about the same. Costco's bundle includes extra tools: stubborn dirt brush, mini soft dusting brush, mattress tool, flexi crevice tool, and up top adaptor (Costco membership required; shipping is an additional $10). At Dyson, the V15 Detect Absolute model includes a HEPA filter.
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Read the review: The Best Cordless Stick Vacuum
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++ Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 Home & Away Set (18- Ounce and 5.5-Ounce Bundle) +
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$59 $73
Buy from Nordstrom (18-ounce and 5.5-ounce bundle)
What we like: One of our top chemical face sunscreen picks that's available in bulk. Good for face and body. Rubs in easily and is nearly transparent once applied. Light, pleasant scent. SPF 50 rating offers a high level of protection. User-friendly pump bottle.
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Other things to know: Some testers noted that it left them feeling greasy. The 18-ounce jug is the most affordable size on a per-ounce basis, and this bundle comes with an even-more-portable 5.5-ounce tube.
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Read the review: The Best Sunscreens for Your Face
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++ Willow Go Wearable Breast Pump +
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$245 $300
Buy from Babylist
What we like: Our runner-up wearable breast pump pick. More affordable and customizable than our top pick, and offers more flange sizes. Offers an six stimulation modes and nine expression modes. Assembly is quick and easy once you have a handle on the order of operations.
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Other things to know: Bulkier, less discrete, and a little louder than our top pick. Plus, the parts that need cleaning after every use are bigger and less convenient to assemble, disassemble, and wash than those of our top pick. App has been updated since the time of first testing, but still not great.
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Read the review: The Best Wearable Breast Pumps
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++ Insect Lore Butterfly Farm with Live Cup of Caterpillars +
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$29 $33
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: A gift pick for 5-year-olds that is "perfect, wholesome, educational fun," according to one Wirecutter staffer. Includes a live cup of caterpillars, and anyone can enjoy the experience of watching them transform into beautiful butterflies.
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Other things to know: Please don't order live caterpillars if daytime temperatures in your area are below 55 or above 85 °F. Clip on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The 41 Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds
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++ Cafflano Klassic Portable All-in-One Coffee Maker +
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$48 $60
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: A perfect gift for a coffee lover who likes convenience. An all-in-one grinder, brewer, and insulated mug. Works well anywhere—just add beans and hot water. Recommended by Yuki Izumi, coffee director at Hi-Collar, a café and sake bar in New York City’s East Village.
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Other things to know: Lidded tumbler is insulated. Clip on-page coupon to get deal at Amazon.
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Read the review: The 32 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers
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++ Brother MFC-J4335DW Printer +
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$150 $180
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our budget all-in-one printer pick and our pick for the best cheap all-in-one printer. A quality option that gets a variety of jobs (color print, scan, fax, copy) done well. Astonishingly crisp text. Comes with a year's worth of ink. No gimmicky subscriptions.
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Other things to know: Slower scan speeds. Clunky installation experience. Two-year limited warranty.
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Read the review: The Best All-in-One Printers
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++ Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner +
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$160 $227
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our budget pick for the best carpet cleaner. Performed nearly as well as our top pick, beating all contenders on cleaning red wine. Less than half the price of our top pick.
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Other things to know: Lagged behind our top pick in cleaning chocolate ice cream and caramel syrup, and left carpet damper and less refreshed. Lighter weight, but looks and feels clunkier. Noisier than our top pick. Matches previous lowest price we've seen.
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Read the review: The Best Carpet Cleaners
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++ Paprika Recipe Manager 3 App +
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$3 $5
Buy from Apple App Store
What we like: An app that helps you organize your recipes that's beloved by Wirecutter staff. Use it to make grocery lists, save recipes you find online, plan out meals, and more.
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Other things to know: First deal we've posted on this app in years.
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Read the review: How a Meal Planning Service Made Me a Better Cook
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++ Ticket to Ride Board Game +
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$25 $48
Buy from Walmart With store pickup
What we like: Our top pick for a standout train-themed board game for adults. A game night staple that's fun to play again and again. Simple to learn. Players compete to build the best train route across North America—the longer the route, the more points you get.
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Other things to know: Board is quite large on a table. Two to five players. Less interaction than games that involve trading, but players build on the same board. Games last 30 to 60 minutes; rounds can drag on with more players.
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Read the review: The Best Beginner Board Games for Adults
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++ Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 DLX Infant Car Seat +
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$140 $220
Buy from Amazon (deal on Maison pattern)
What we like: Our top pick for the best infant car seat provides the total package of user-friendliness, quality, and value. One of the simplest infant car seats to install when you’re using the base. It also has an added safety feature, an anti-rebound base. Can accommodate babies up to 32 inches or 35 pounds.
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Other things to know: At 10½ pounds, it's the heaviest of our picks. We found its no-base, seat-belt-only install tricky to pull off. Not as compatible with as many strollers from various brands as our other three picks. The DLX is only available in the Maison pattern.
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Read the review: The Best Infant Car Seats
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++ Levoit Vital 200S Air Purifier +
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$160 $185
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon (deal on white)
What we like: Our air purifier pick with good performance and more flexibility. Excelled in our smoke tests. Highly efficient and very quiet on its lower, everyday fan settings. Four fan speeds offer a bit more flexibility. You can darken the display shutoff while the air purifier is still running.
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Other things to know: The medium-high setting approaches our 50-decibel limit on acceptable noise. Our long-term test unit is performing without any issues, making us confident in its durability. Deal on white with clipped on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Air Purifier
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++ Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker +
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$50 $100
Buy from Best Buy
Buy from Google Store
What we like: The best Google Nest smart speaker for streaming music and also our top pick for a Google smart home assistant. Noticeably richer audio experience than the smaller Google Nest speaker. Can be paired for a stereo set or used with other Google speakers for multiroom audio.
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Other things to know: On par with the Amazon Echo. Sound is good but nothing special. Just under 7 inches tall and with a slim, 3-inch base. Has a physical switch on the back to turn the microphone off, and tap controls on either side to control volume. Available in charcoal and white.
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Read the review: The Best Google Nest Smart Speakers
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++ Sony DualSense Controller (PS5) +
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$54 $70
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Another good gaming controller we love for the PS5 and don't mind using on PC. Feels great to play with. Headset jack works properly with PCs when it's plugged in via its USB-C port. Still the best-in-class controller for the PS5.
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Other things to know: Not as good as deal prices we've seen in the past, but good deals have been harder to come by on PS5 controllers and we haven't posted a deal in over a year. Hit-or-miss compatibility with Windows and games outside of Steam. Available in most standard colors from Amazon and Walmart.
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Read the review: The Best PC Gaming Controller
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++ Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Bundle (Extra Controller, No Disc Drive) +
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$435 $530
Buy from Costco (extra controller, no disc drive) Costco membership required
What we like: An extra-controller bundle for the PlayStation 5 Slim without a disc drive. Exactly the same power, graphics, memory, and storage as the regular PS5, but in a purely digital platform. Slightly narrower and shorter than the OG. 1 TB storage (up from 825 GB).
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Other things to know: No disc drive, so you can’t watch Blu-rays or take advantage of used games or old PS4 discs. Still some backwards compatibility issues with PS4 games and exclusives. No Dolby Vision or or DTS:X support. Includes an extra black DualSense wireless controller at a decent deal price. Costco membership required. The version that includes the disc drive and an extra camo controller is also on sale for $485.
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Read the review: Choosing the Right PlayStation 5
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++ Resident Evil 4 (Remake, PS5, Physical Copy) +
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$20 $28
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A staff pick action-horror game. A remake of the original 2005 release. Gorgeously redone visuals. Fleshed-out story and characters. Modern-feeling controls. Side quests tie into game progression.
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Other things to know: Be ready for a challenge—and some pretty graphic violence. Physical copy for PlayStation 5. Matches low for this console.
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Read the review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Starfield, Baldur’s Gate 3, and More: The Video Games We Loved This Year
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++ Gran Turismo 7 (PS5, Physical Copy) +
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$30 $45
Buy from Best Buy Free my Best Buy membership required
What we like: Our top pick for a scenic car racing game in our guide to the best video games to ride out the end of winter. From Polyphony Digital’s iconic (and one of the most competitive) racing-game series. An adrenaline-pumping set of races with a Pokémon-like car-collecting aspect.
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Other things to know: Offers solo racing for competitive car enthusiasts and friends lobbies for a more cozy way to play. Scapes also lets you pose your car collection on tracks, in the wilderness, or in cityscapes. Physical copy for PS5. Free my Best Buy membership required for free shipping.
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Read the review: Video Games to Ride Out the End of Winter
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++ TP-Link Tapo C120 Indoor Security Camera +
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$25 $35
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our new top pick for the best indoor security camera. Sharp 2K resolution, with an adjustable spotlight for better night vision. Can tag people, pets, and cars, as well as different sounds like crying, barking, and meowing. Can store footage locally to a microSD card.
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Other things to know: 30-day cloud storage is pricier than that of our other picks at $3.50 per month per camera, and more for additional cameras. Works with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, and SmartThings, but not Apple HomeKit. Guide will be updated soon.
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Read the review: The Best Indoor Security Camera
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++ Sony PlayStation 5 Slim +
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$425 $500
Buy from Target
Buy from Best Buy
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our Playstation console top pick. Revamped consoles are (slightly) smaller than the original model. Has a disc drive, so you can watch UHD Blu-ray movies, as well as play new or used PS5 and PS4 game discs. A competent media center for a living room.
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Other things to know: The rest of the features and hardware are the same as the non-disk version. PlayStation had more top-rated exclusive titles than the Xbox. The PS5 is a huge console—yes, even the current, revised “slim” model—and it can’t fit well in a lot of media centers, vertically or horizontally.
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Read the review: Choosing the Right PlayStation 5
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++ Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition (No Disc Drive) +
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$375 $450
Buy from Walmart
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: The "Slim" version of our top PlayStation game console pick, without a disc drive. Slightly narrower and shorter than the OG. 1 TB storage (up from 825 GB).
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Other things to know: No disc drive, so you can’t watch Blu-rays or take advantage of used games, or old PS4 discs. Still some backwards compatibility issues with PS4 games and exclusives. No Dolby Vision or or DTS:X support. Despite being called the "Slim," it's still quite bulky. Lowest price we've seen.
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Read the review: Choosing the Right PlayStation 5
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++ Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Stroller +
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$182 $260
Buy from Babylist
Buy from Nordstrom (deal on pitch black)
What we like: Our budget pick for a simple and sturdy travel stroller. Handles rough terrain well. Comfortable handlebars. Large, adjustable footrest, long seat, and deep recline make it the best on-the-go napping option.
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Other things to know: Weighs 15.1 pounds. Isn't as simple to fold, recline, or buckle as our top pick. Comes with a travel bag. Within $2 of the previous lowest price we've seen.
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Read the review: The Best Travel Strollers
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++ Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Double Stroller +
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$504 $700
Buy from Babylist
Buy from Nordstrom
What we like: Our top pick for the best side-by-side double stroller. Excels in maneuverability as the narrowest side-by-side model we tested. Has an excellent combination of features. Puts kids in equal-size seats, lets them both recline, and has notably simple fold.
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Other things to know: Accommodates only one infant car seat at a time. Some people may find the divided storage basket and complicated buckles annoying. Rarely goes on sale. Deal available in black.
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Read the review: The Best Double Strollers
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++ Nike Air Max 90 (Women’s) +
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$70 $130
Buy from Nike Free Nike+ membership required, use promo code CYBER (deal on purple/white, limited sizes)
What we like: Our top cool and comfy white sneakers pick. Blissfully breezy and bouncy. Striking athletic profile. Uppers are a patchwork of soft, breathable mesh, leather overlays, and textured eyestays. Air-filled soles cushion your every step. Great for warm, active days and travel.
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Other things to know: Mesh can be trickier to clean than other materials—particularly when it’s white. On sale in purple and white in select sizes; other colors are on sale for $9 more. Use code CYBER. Free Nike+ membership required.
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Read the review: The Best White Sneakers
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++ HON Ignition 2.0 Office Chair +
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$320 $420
Buy from Amazon (deal on black)
What we like: Our budget pick for the best office chair. One of the most comfortable sub-$500 chairs we’ve tested. Has many of the adjustments generally reserved for more expensive chairs. Comfortable for all-day use, with supportive, adjustable lumbar support.
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Other things to know: People of below-average height may have difficulty sitting properly. Less sturdy build than those of our more expensive picks. Street price has increased significantly since it first became a pick. Available in black from Amazon.
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Read the review: The Best Office Chairs
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++ Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Roof +
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$200 $250
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our runner-up smart bird feeder pick. Has a sturdy build. Can identify about 1,000 species of birds using its proprietary database and spout more facts than a bird-trivia night. Can capture clips up to one minute long and store them in the cloud for a week.
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Other things to know: Only streams in 720p resolution, but you can enable it to go to 1080p with the Bird Buddy Pro Subscription ($5 per month or $60 per year). Does not have night vision. Not as easy to fill as our top pick.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Bird Feeders
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++ RTIC Everyday Tumbler (20 ounces) +
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$16 $27
Buy from Amazon (deal on white glitter)
What we like: Our runner-up tumbler pick. Great for people who love drinking out of a straw. Straw lid creates a tight seal that prevents most leaks. Kept beverages cold for nine hours—the longest of any tumbler we tested.
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Other things to know: Only available with a straw lid, which could be a dealbreaker for folks who want a tumbler for both hot and cold beverages. Deal for the white glitter color.
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Read the review: The Best Tumbler
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++ Hisense U7N Series LCD/LED TV (55-Inch) +
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$480 $650
Buy from Best Buy (55-inch)
What we like: The 55-inch size of our budget LCD/LED TV pick. Has a lower price point than our top pick while offering a similar level of quality and almost identical features. Dispels a fair amount of screen reflections. Runs on Google TV, our favorite smart-TV platform.
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Other things to know: Brightness and black-level performance isn't as good as our top pick's. As with most LCD TVs, not the best horizontal viewing angles. Looks better with 4K HDR video than it does with lower-resolution sources. We disliked the flimsy stand design.
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Read the review: The Best LCD/LED TV
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++ Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 All-Terrain Stroller +
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$294 $400
Buy from Babylist
What we like: Our rugged, all-terrain stroller top pick in our guide for the best full-size strollers. A three-wheeled stroller that’s excellent at taking on tricky terrain. Sturdy and wide with adjustable handlebar and larger wheels with all-wheel suspension. Very light and simple to fold one-handed. Has the longest toddler seat of any of our upcoming picks.
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Other things to know: Our new rugged, all-terrain stroller pick. Hand brake is somewhat inconvenient. Skimpy storage. Non-reversible seat.
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Read the review: The Best Full-Size Strollers
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++ Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) + Amazon Echo Glow Bundle +
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$38 $65
Buy from Amazon (Echo Glow Bundle)
What we like: Our top pick smart speaker for kids, bundled with a staff-favorite smart night-light. The Glow emits 16 different colors and can cue a countdown to bedtime. It needs to be controlled by an Amazon Echo device, such as the Echo Dot Kids.
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Other things to know: Echo Dot Kids lacks a camera, but includes parental controls and a year of Amazon Kids+ content.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Speakers for Your Home
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++ Kohler Forté Multifunction Showerhead K-22169 (2.5 GPM) +
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$65 $80
Buy from Amazon (2.5 GPM) (deal on chrome)
What we like: The 2.5 gpm version of our proven performer pick for the best showerhead. Mist spray setting sends out a cloud of fine droplets that envelops the entire body for extra warmth. Rain-shower and massage settings also very good. Comes in a notably wide range of finishes.
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Other things to know: A former top pick. The mist setting gives out a mild staticky hiss that can exacerbate tinnitus symptoms. The lack of a pause function and shampoo-rinsing spray make it slightly less useful overall than our top pick. This 2.5 gpm version in chrome is currently on sale for less than the 1.75 gpm pick in our guide.
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Read the review: The Best Showerhead
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++ Skillmatics Found It! Beach Edition +
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$10 $17
Buy from Amazon (beach edition)
What we like: A variant of our elevated scavenger-hunt card game from our guide to the best gifts for 5-year-olds. Can be played for any length of time. If there are just two players, the game cards offer supplemental questions or tasks for the child to complete.
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Other things to know: This is an untested variant of the specific game we recommend, but the concept is the same all around. No game preparation required.
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Read the review: The 41 Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds
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++ TP-Link Archer BE550 Wi-Fi Router +
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$200 $250
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our upgrade Wi-Fi router pick. The best option if you have gigabit or multi-gig internet service, or if you want to be ready for the latest technology. One of the top performers in our test group. Isn’t as hideous as other routers.
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Other things to know: Not everyone needs the extra performance, and it costs about $100 over our top pick. Deal matches the lowest price we've seen.
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Read the review: The Best Wi-Fi Routers
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++ Govee Smart RGBWIC Christmas String Lights (66 Feet) +
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$64 $100
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Our Christmas lights pick best for smart controls in a rope-light format. Comes with more than 100 fun and flashy light presets, with a spread of 16 million bright, rich colors and can be synced to music. Rope light design helps prevent tangles, is well-made and weather resistant (IP rating of 65).
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Other things to know: Customization process can get a little tedious and overwhelming. One-year Govee warranty isn't great for Christmas lights, but is fairly standard for smart-home products. Clip the on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Christmas Lights
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++ Bestek 300W Power Inverter +
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$24 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick for the best inverter for cars. Works with less-complicated electronics. Converts power from a car's 12V DC plug into a three-prong outlet with the same 120V AC power found in a home. Dual USB ports and dual outlets.
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Other things to know: Also recommended in Wirecutter emergency preparedness guides. A cheaper power supply may risk damaging more sensitive electronics that need steady power. Street price has decreased in the past year. Recurring deal.
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Read the review: The Best Gear for Your Road Trips
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++ DreamSky Compact Digital Alarm Clock +
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$14 $16
Buy from Amazon (deal on white, RGB-white, and RGB-black)
What we like: Our top affordable, easy-to-read digital alarm clock pick. Largest numerical display of all the options we tested. Intuitive to set the time, with clearly labeled buttons. Two USB ports to charge most mobile devices and to power the clock.
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Other things to know: Two backup AAA batteries only maintain time and alarm settings during power outages. DreamSky logo emblazoned at the top (underneath the snooze button) is downright ugly. Down to $14 for white, RGB-white, and RGB-black. Price for other colors slightly higher.
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Read the review: The Best Alarm Clocks
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++ Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery) +
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$120 $150
Buy from Amazon
What we like: The best outdoor security camera for nonstop recording. Our only pick that offers 24/7 recording to the cloud. Activity Zones allow you to tell it what to record (and ignore). Notifications are automatically limited to prevent nuisance. Familiar Face Detection can identify people.
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Other things to know: Short battery life; we recommend hardwiring with included 3-foot charging cord. Weatherproof cable sold separately. Nest Aware (starting at $8 monthly) required to store videos up to 30 days, versus three hours. Google Home app doesn’t let you delete single clips.
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Read the review: The Best Outdoor Security Camera
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++ Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Cable (10 Feet) +
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$12 $19
Buy from Walmart (10-foot) With store pickup
What we like: The 10 feet version of our top USB-C to Lightning cable pick. Supports the fastest possible charging speeds, MFi-certified, well-built, and sturdy. Charges an iPhone three times faster than a USB-A–to–Lightning cable when paired with a high-speed USB-C charger.
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Other things to know: Lifetime warranty. A bit thicker than the official Apple cables, but more robust and comes with a handy hook-and-loop cable tie. Apple is phasing out its proprietary Lightning connector. Available from Walmart with store pickup.
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Read the review: The Best USB-C Cables and Adapters
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++ My Very First Games: First Orchard Board Game +
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$24 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A staff pick great first board game for preschoolers. Fruit-themed. Introduces young players to board-game basics like taking turns, rolling a die, and matching colors. We like that it is a non-competitive, cooperative game, and that it works equally well single-player as with a group.
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Other things to know: For one to five players. Game takes 10 to 15 minutes to play. Good for kids ages 2 to 5.
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Read the review: Board Games We Love for Kids and Families
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++ Eufy Indoor Cam C120 Security Camera +
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$29 $38
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our runner-up indoor security camera pick. Offers sharp image, four choices for video storage, and continuous recording. Can distinguish between motions and sounds. Costs less than other options with similar features. Delivers 2K images while viewing live or recording to a microSD card.
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Other things to know: Former top pick, moving to the runner-up spot in an upcoming guide updated. Compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant. Video is downgraded to 1080p when storing on NAS devices and in the cloud. Eufy has had security issues in the past.
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Read the review: The Best Indoor Security Camera
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++ Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid Mattress (King and Cal King) +
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$1740 $2400
Buy from Leesa (Use promo code WIRECUTTER (king and Cal king))
What we like: Our lofty and springy hybrid mattress pick. Medium feel, with some motion isolation. Quilted top loosely cradles your body. More than 3,000 pocketed coils. Fluffy and luxurious; one tester said they "felt like royalty." Durable enough for those weighing over 200 pounds. Best for back- and side-sleepers.
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Other things to know: Not ultra-soft or plush. Not ideal for stomach-sleepers. 10-year warranty. 100-night trial, but you can only return your first Leesa mattress. Use code WIRECUTTER. Deal price is for king and Cal king sizes, but queen size is also on sale. Comes with a free sheet set and two free pillows—nice add-ons, but we haven't tested either.
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Read the review: The Best Hybrid Mattresses
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++ Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress (King and Cal King) +
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$1300 $2200
Buy from Leesa Use promo code WIRECUTTER (king and Cal king)
What we like: Our longtime foam-forward, bouncy hybrid mattress pick. Works well for stomach, back, and side-sleepers. Combines the best components of memory foam and innerspring mattresses, with four layers of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam and over 1,000 springs.
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Other things to know: 11-inch mattress. 100-day trial period. 10-year warranty. Use code WIRECUTTER to get the deal price for the king and Cal king sizes. Queen size is also on sale. Comes with a free sheet set and two free pillows—nice add-ons, but we haven't tested either.
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Read the review: The Best Hybrid Mattresses
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++ Leesa Original Memory Foam Mattress (King and California King) +
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$975 $1500
Buy from Leesa Use promo code WIRECUTTER (king and Cal king)
What we like: Our top memory foam mattress pick that doesn’t sink. Good for back- and side-sleepers on a budget. Three llayers of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam. Combines the gentle cradle of classic memory foam with a firmness that doesn't hamper movement.
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Other things to know: Little edge support. 100-day trial period. 10-year warranty. Use code WIRECUTTER.
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Read the review: The Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online
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++ Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Smoker Grill +
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$500 $700
Buy from Home Depot
Buy from Ace Hardware Free Ace Rewards membership required
What we like: A large pellet smoker grill we formerly recommended if you want to maximize your dollar per square inch—and that we still like when on sale. Features a second shelf (an additional 238 square inches) and two probe jacks.
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Other things to know: Only removed from our guide to the best pellet smoker grills because it lacks WiFi connectivity, but that may not be important to you. Has the first-generation Pro Series control panel with a temperature dial and a simple LED display. Doesn't come with a grill cover.
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Read the review: The Best Pellet Smoker Grill
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++ Apple Watch Series 10 (42 mm, Cellular, Aluminum Case, Sport Band) +
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$430 $500
Buy from Amazon (42 mm, Cellular, Sport Band) With clipped on-page coupon (deal on black)
What we like: Our top pick for the best smartwatch for iPhone users with added cellular connectivity. Offers the best combination of style, health and fitness features, app selection, battery life, and price of any smartwatch for any platform. Apple’s thinnest smartwatch ever.
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Other things to know: Cellular connectivity is unnecessary for most people and requires a monthly data plan, but it's the first big drop in price we've seen so far. Also offers two temperature sensors, car-crash detection, emergency SOS, an always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than previous models. Doesn't support Apple’s blood oxygen measurement. 42 mm silver case available with the black, pink, and blue Sport Band.
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Read the review: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners
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++ Steelcase Karman Office Chair +
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$804 $950
Buy from Steelcase
What we like: Another good option in our guide for the best office chairs. Lightweight. Comfortable, cool, and supportive to sit in. Solid frame and scalloped seat design. The same flexible reclining experience as our top pick, the Steelcase Gesture, but costs much less.
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Other things to know: Comes with fewer adjustments overall than the Gesture. Can purchase with height-adjustable or four-way adjustable armrests, as well as optional added lumbar support. Rubberized seat frame may annoy people who like to sit cross-legged.
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Read the review: The Best Office Chairs
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++ OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Pour-Over Kettle +
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$80 $105
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another good gooseneck electric kettle we like if you want a stainless steel finish. Fast heating. Offers a bit more precision than our pick, allowing temperature adjustments in 1-degree increments from 140 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Other things to know: Our former gooseneck kettle pick. Flatter handle and squatter body make it a smidge more difficult to pour than our pick. A good enough deal, but street price has risen significantly over the past year.
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Read the review: The Best Electric Kettle
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++ Withings Body Smart Scale +
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$80 $100
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another good smart scale if you want to set athletic goals or purchase with FSA funds. App is easier to use than our top pick’s and allows users to set weight goals and invite friends to challenges, such as steps taken. Has an “eyes-closed mode,” which gives motivating messages instead of weight readings.
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Other things to know: Unlike both of our picks, this scale is FSA-eligible. Two-year warranty. Weight limit of 440 pounds.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Scale
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++ TP-Link Tapo C110 Indoor Security Camera +
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$16 $21
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best indoor security camera. Sharp 2K-resolution looks great day or night. Can store video footage locally to a microSD card, whether you want to capture just motion events or continuous motion 24/7. It can tag people, as well as detect crying.
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Other things to know: 30-day cloud storage is pricier than that of our other picks at $3.50 per month per camera. Cannot identify pets. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, and SmartThings, but not Apple HomeKit. Also on sale in a 4-pack.
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Read the review: The Best Indoor Security Camera
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++ TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Strip L930-5 (16.4 Feet) +
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$28 $33
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best smart strip lights. Affordable and bright. Produces accurate colors, has features that others strip lights don’t, and is dead simple to set up and use.
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Other things to know: Our only pick that supports the top three smart-home platforms. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, IFTTT, and Samsung SmartThings. Although we've seen this deal price a few times now, it has yet to drop any lower.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Strip Lights
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++ TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini (EP10, 2-Pack) +
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$11 $13
Buy from Amazon (pack of two)
What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best smart plug. Reliable, easy to use, and affordable. Compact enough to fit behind furniture, the best option for tight spaces. Has remote control access, timer, schedule tool, and device usage tracking.
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Other things to know: Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. Smallest and least expensive of our picks, but lacks energy monitoring and HomeKit support. Deal is for a 2-pack smart plugs.
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Read the review: The Best Smart Plugs
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++ Klipsch The One Plus Bluetooth Speaker +
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$200 $250
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our top home Bluetooth speaker pick. Small and simple. Produces a room-filling sound and a surprisingly satisfying amount of bass. Has tasteful styling that should please everyone. Even more sleek and simple than previous models, and adds a USB-C digital input. The app gives you a three-band equalizer to fine-tune the sound quality.
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Other things to know: Does not have a play/pause button on the unit itself; you have to control playback through your Bluetooth source device.
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Read the review: The Best Home Bluetooth Speaker
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++ Mario Golf: Super Rush (Nintendo Switch, Physical Copy) +
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$40 $60
Buy from Woot Free (delayed) shipping for Prime members
What we like: A staff favorite video game to play during winter and pretend it’s nice outside. Play as your favorite Nintendo character or your own Mii and line up your shot on several different maps. Perfect game to relax into, or dive into a few battle modes and online play with Nintendo Switch Online.
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Other things to know: The latest title in the Mario Golf series. Tee off with up to three other players. Mild cartoon violence. Physical copy, free shipping for Prime members.
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Read the review: Video Games to Ride Out the End of Winter
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++ Woom Lokki Bike Lock +
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$24 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A good chain lock we like for kids if you want to get your kid biking to school. Made of durable steel that only a motivated bike thief with powerful tools could cut through. Easier for kids to lock and unlock than U-locks. Covered in a fabric sleeve to prevent scratches.
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Other things to know: Like other chain locks, can fold it up and stuff it into a backpack or wrap it around the bike’s seat post. Lightweight chain locks are not the most secure type of lock. Comes in red or black.
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Read the review: Want to Get Your Kid Biking to School? Consider the “Bike Bus.”
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++ JBL Tour One M2 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones +
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$200 $300
Buy from Amazon (deal on black)
Buy from Best Buy
Buy from Walmart
Buy from JBL
What we like: Our top Bluetooth wireless headphones pick. Comfortable to wear, lightweight, and easy to use. Great sound and mic quality. 50-hour battery life. Voice control available with a simple button press. JBL app lets you adjust EQ to your liking.
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Other things to know: Touchpad controls can be a bit over-sensitive. Active noise cancellation (ANC) is good, but not as effective as that of our noise-cancelling headphones picks. New low. Also available from Walmart through JBL's official store.
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Read the review: The Best Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
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++ Uplift V2-Commercial Standing Desk +
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$464 $569
Buy from Uplift Desk Use promo code WIRECUTTER2024
What we like: Our standing desk pick for shorter people. Just as customizable as our top pick, and slightly more stable at tall heights. Height can be set around 3 inches lower than competing desks, offering a better fit for those under 5-foot-4. Attractive and realistic wood laminate design.
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Other things to know: Crossbar could be an issue if you like to stretch their legs under the desk. Deal price is for 42-by-30-inch walnut laminate desktop with black C-frame, grommets, and basic comfort flush keypad. Use code WIRECUTTER2024, which gets you $75 off $500 or more, $150 off $1000 or more, $200 off $1500 or more, $250 off $2000 or more, and $350 off $3000 or more.
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Read the review: The Best Standing Desks
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++ Uplift V2 Standing Desk +
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$464 $569
Buy from Uplift Desk Use promo code WIRECUTTER2024
What we like: Our top standing desk pick is good-looking and highly customizable. Works for a wide range of heights (people between 5-foot-4 and 6-foot-9). Responsive control-pad and smooth operation. Minimal wobble, even at tall heights. Choose your desktop material, frame colors, and add-on accessories.
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Other things to know: Use code WIRECUTTER2024 for $75 off purchases of $500 or more. Same code applies for $150 off purchases over $1000, $200 off purchases over $1500, $250 off purchases over $2000, and $350 off purchases over $3000. Sample deal price is for the 42 x 30 inch walnut laminate desktop with basic comfort flush keypad, black C-frame and grommets. Includes various home office freebies.
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Read the review: The Best Standing Desks
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++ Toto Washlet C5 Bidet Toilet Seat (Elongated) +
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$323 $410
Buy from Build.com (deal on elongated configuration in white)
What we like: Our top pick for the best bidet toilet seat. A premium bidet experience. Includes a detachable remote and intuitive programmable user settings, as well as pre-mist, heated seat, and pressure controls that control the intensity of warm water spray using a +/- scale.
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Other things to know: Some negative reviews include a few stories of installation difficulties. Somewhat expensive, even on sale. On sale in the elongated configuration and cotton white color.
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Read the review: The Best Bidet Toilet Seat or Washlet
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++ Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (1 TB) +
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$90 $110
Buy from Amazon (1 TB)
Buy from B&H (1 TB)
Buy from Best Buy (1 TB)
What we like: Larger version of our top pick for the best microSD card. Exceedingly easy to find, speedy, and inexpensive compared to rivals. It has the storage space for dozens of game downloads or hours of 4k drone footage.
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Other things to know: Can function as the boot drive or storage for a kit PC like the Raspberry Pi. Unfortunately, the street price has risen recently.
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Read the review: The Best microSD Cards
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++ Sony WH-1000XM5 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones +
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$300 $330
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our upgrade Bluetooth wireless headphones pick. Extremely comfortable, sounds great, suited for a variety of uses. Battery life is a solid 24 hours. Physical and touch-based controls are more intuitive than those of our top pick.
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Other things to know: Only mild improvements over its predecessor. Can't adjust ANC level. Need to tweak the EQ to make them sound as good as possible. We expected to see a better price during Black Friday, but that's unlikely to happen.
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Read the review: The Best Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
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++ Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Tablet (256 GB) +
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$620 $770
Buy from Amazon (256 GB) (deal on beige)
What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best Android tablet provides the best Android experience. 11-inch OLED screen is sharper and brighter than our top pick. Fast Qualcomm processor gives speedy performance and supports the best multitasking features we've seen so far.
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Other things to know: Water resistant, which is uncommon for tablets. 256 GB internal storage, plus a microSD slot. Promised updates through 2028. USB-C cable and S Pen stylus included, but charger is not included in box.
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Read the review: The Best Android Tablets
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++ Vizio Elevate SE Soundbar +
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$400 $450
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Walmart
What we like: Our runner-up soundbar pick provides a more enveloping surround-sound experience than our top pick. Compatible with the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats. Comes with separate surround speakers. Sounded exceptionally clear with movie dialogue, sound effects, and music. Compact but relatively powerful subwoofer delivered plenty of excitement.
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Other things to know: It’s more complicated to set up and use than our top pick. Has only one HDMI eARC jack and no other inputs, and it supports only Bluetooth wireless technology, not Wi-Fi. Lacks a remote control.
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Read the review: The Best Soundbar
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++ UrbanStems Flower Delivery Service +
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$105 $150
Buy from UrbanStems Use promo code WCHOLIDAY30
What we like: Our pick for the best online flower delivery service. Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Delivered both beautiful and interesting flower arrangements. Offers a good variety of modern, relatively affordable bouquets to choose from. The site is easy to navigate.
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Other things to know: Pricing varies by bouquet selection, delivery locale, and delivery date. Use code WCHOLIDAY30 to get 30% off before shipping. Example pricing for The Statement Piece Bouquet with blue ceramic vase. If you want to become an UrbanStems subscriber, you can save an additional 10% with code WCSUB10.
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Read the review: The Best Online Flower Delivery Service
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++ Panasonic Electric Body Hair Trimmer and Groomer For Men ER-GK60-S +
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$55 $75
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick for the best pubic hair trimmer. Powerful and simple to maneuver. Vertical orientation and V-shaped head make navigating the body’s bends and folds easy. Water-resistant, so can be used in the shower.
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Other things to know: Fully charged, the battery lasts 40 minutes. Comes with three combs, more than sufficient for grooming pubic hair. Two-year warranty.
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Read the review: The Best Pubic Hair Trimmer
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++ Saucony Guide 17 Running Shoes (Men’s) +
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$105 $140
Buy from Amazon
Buy from REI
What we like: Our top stability running shoes pick. Cushioned but responsive, with tons of zip. The insoles have a plush and bouncy feel that's rare in a stability model. Great for wide feet with sizes available in medium and wide widths.
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Other things to know: The heel-to-toe drop feels a little more pronounced compared with the previous version, giving them more of a tilted-forward feel. May be a hard shoe to break in if you have weaker ankles. REI is offering these shoes for a dollar more than Amazon.
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Read the review: How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for You
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++ KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (Refurbished) +
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$200 $300
Buy from eBay (refurbished) (deal on black or white)
Buy from Walmart (refurbished) (deal on black)
Buy from KitchenAid (refurbished)
What we like: Our top pick for the best stand mixer since 2013. A workhorse mixer that's sturdy, relatively quiet, and easy to use. 10 speeds. 5-quart bowl is large enough for standard to large recipes and small enough for easy whipping of a ½ cup of cream or a single egg white.
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Other things to know: One of the fastest first speeds of all mixers we tested and no ½ speed. Comes with 5-quart stainless steel mixing bowl, flat beater, dough hook, and six-wire whip. Only available in black at Walmart. 1-year warranty at Walmart; 2-year Allstate warranty via eBay.
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Read the review: The Best Stand Mixer
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++ Fly By Jing By Jing Box +
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$48 $100
Buy from Fly By Jing Use promo code WCBYJING
What we like: One of our favorite gift baskets, the By Jing Box is a great for fans of heat and lovers of Sichuan spice. Includes a fiery lineup of condiments that are sure to add excitement and sophistication to any home-cooked meal (or takeout order).
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Other things to know: Comes with Fly By Jing’s signature Sichuan Chili Crisp, Xtra Spicy Chili Crisp, sweet-and-spicy Zhong Sauce, super-versatile Chili Crisp Vinaigrette, legume-studded Chengdu Crunch, and Sichuan Gold chili oil. Use code WCBYJING, shipping is free.
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Read the review: Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.
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++ Saucony Guide 17 Running Shoes (Women’s) +
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$105 $140
Buy from Amazon
Buy from REI (deal on iris)
What we like: A top pick running shoe for stability. The high foam stack design provided more zip than we expected, despite the bulky look. Cushioned but responsive feel. Great for wide feet.
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Other things to know: Heel-to-toe drop feels a little more pronounced, giving them more of a tilted-forward feel, which took our testers some time getting used to.
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Read the review: The Best Running Gear
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++ REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie Women’s +
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$35 $50
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership (deal on aqua)
Buy from REI (plus sizes) With store pickup or REI membership (deal on aqua and clay)
What we like: One of the hoodies we recommend in our guide to the best sun-protection clothing. A good all-around pullover with a nice balance of price, performance, and style. UPF 50+ fabric wears like a T-shirt but feels cool to the touch.
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Other things to know: Hood is less structured than other hoods we tested. No pockets. Not the most breathable hoodie we tested (fine for summer hikes in the Northeast, but we found it too warm for running on a 78-degree day). Available in women's XS-3X. Deal on blue.
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Read the review: Sun-Protective Clothing Is a Reliable UV-Blocker. Here Are Some Options We Love.
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++ Samsung NZ36K7880US/AA Induction Cooktop +
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$1500 $1750
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon and scheduled delivery
What we like: An induction cooktop staff pick with high-tech features. Offers 15 heat settings, simmer and melt modes, and a large continuous cooking zone that accommodates multiple pans or griddles. Wi-Fi connectivity. Visual indication of heat level may be helpful for some.
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Other things to know: Though this cooktop is a solid option, we have run across complaints about Samsung’s service and reliability while researching for other appliance guides. One-year warranty on the cooktop and a five-year warranty on the glass surface. Clip the on-page coupon.
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Read the review: The Best Induction Cooktop
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++ Eufy Robovac 11S Max Robot Vacuum +
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$130 $190
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our budget robot vacuum pick. Quiet, nimble, and affordable. Sucked up more debris than most options we tested. Three cleaning modes. 100-minute run time on bare floors; 60 minutes for carpets and rugs. Low profile for sliding easily under furniture. Large bin.
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Other things to know: No Wi-Fi connectivity or app, just an old-fashioned remote control. Lacks smart features like a dock and mapping technology. Average one-year warranty. Good customer service. Almost all parts are replaceable.
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Read the review: The Best Robot Vacuums
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++ Motorola Moto G Power Android Phone (2024, 8 GB RAM) +
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$200 $300
Buy from Amazon (deal on midnight blue and lilac)
Buy from Best Buy (deal on midnight blue and lilac)
What we like: Our runner-up budget Android phone pick. Large, fast 120 Hz LCD screen. Nearly two-day battery life, great speakers, and wireless charging. Performs better and is more stylish than similar options in its price range.
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Other things to know: Unlikely to receive many software updates. Subpar camera. LCD screen isn't as vivid as an OLED display. Not waterproof. More bloatware than most phones. Typically more expensive than our top pick. Deal is for unlocked phone with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage in midnight blue or pale lilac.
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Read the review: The Best Budget Android Phones
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++ Apple Watch Series 10 (46 mm, Aluminum Case, Sport Band) +
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$360 $415
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon (deal on 46 mm black and silver cases with Sport Band)
What we like: The larger size of our top pick for the best smartwatch for iPhone users. Offers the best combination of style, health and fitness features, app selection, battery life, and price of any smartwatch for any platform. Apple’s thinnest smartwatch ever. Comes in two sizes.
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Other things to know: Great for buyers upgrading from an older Apple Watch. Includes two temperature sensors, car-crash detection, emergency SOS, an always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than previous models. Doesn't support Apple’s blood oxygen measurement featured on older models. 46 mm version available in jet black and silver case with denim band. Smaller 42 mm version also on sale.
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Read the review: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners
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++ Samsung QN90D LCD/LED TV (75-Inch) +
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$1790 $2400
Buy from Woot (75-inch) Free (delayed) shipping for Prime members
What we like: Our upgrade LCD/LED TV pick. One of the best options you can buy, with more color volume, better viewing angles, superior audio performance, lower input lag, and more HDMI 2.1 inputs than other TVs we tested. Consistent performance across all sizes. An excellent choice for gamers who use multiple consoles. Sleek and lightweight yet solid build.
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Other things to know: Doesn't support Dolby Vision HDR. Not as bright as our top pick, but brighter than our budget pick. Samsung’s Tizen Smart Hub is fine, but overdesigned. Comes with 1-year Samsung parts and labor limited warranty. Free shipping from Woot for Prime members.
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Read the review: The Best LCD/LED TV
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++ Peloton Bike+ +
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$2000 $2400
Buy from Amazon With scheduled delivery
What we like: An upgraded version of our top-notch indoor cycle pick. Smooth and sturdy ride. Immersive experience. Community emphasis. Engaging instructors. Bike+ features a larger touchscreen tablet that rotates 180 degrees left and right, an upgraded sound system, an improved front-facing camera with a privacy cover, and integrated Apple GymKit support.
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Other things to know: Even pricier than the Peloton Bike and add-ons aren’t crucial to getting a full experience. Requires a subscription ($44 a month) to function maximally. Limited warranty covers the tablet, mechanics, parts, and service from issues related to normal wear and tear for one year, and the bike frame for five years.
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Read the review: Peloton Bike Review: What to Know Before You Buy
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++ Ridgid R87012 18V Brushless SubCompact Cordless Drill Driver Kit with 2 Batteries +
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$90 $150
Buy from Home Depot
What we like: Affordable. Has enough power for most midsize DIY projects, such as light framing. Performed great in our tests.
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Other things to know: Had a harder time with continuous drilling than our top 18- and 20-volt drill picks. A good starter drill, but we recommend our other picks for pros or serious future DIY efforts.
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Read the review: The Best Drill
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++ Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit (3-Bulb) +
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$110 $170
Buy from Dell
What we like: Another smart light bulb worth considering if you want a scalable Zigbee-powered LED ecosystem. Controlled using Bluetooth or wireless. Zigbee wireless technology is more stable and reliable than Wi-Fi. An excellent choice if you plan to add more products from this lighting platform’s large selection.
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Other things to know: Former upgrade pick. Pricier than our current picks but didn't perform as well. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, and SmartThings. Comes with three 60W equivalent A19 bulbs, Hue Bridge, and Hue Dimmer Switch.
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Read the review: The Best Smart LED Light Bulbs
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++ TP-Link Tapo C110 Indoor Security Camera (4-Pack) +
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$50 $70
Buy from Amazon (4-pack) (deal on white)
What we like: Our affordable runner-up indoor security camera pick. Sharp 2K-resolution looks great day or night. Can store video footage locally to a microSD card, whether you want to capture just motion events or continuous motion 24/7. It can tag people, as well as detect crying.
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Other things to know: 30-day cloud storage costs $3.50 per month per camera, which is pricier than our other picks. Cannot identify pets. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, and SmartThings. Doesn't work with Apple HomeKit. Deal for a set of four cameras in white.
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Read the review: The Best Indoor Security Camera
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++ OTE Portable Sparkling Water Machine +
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$40 $45
Buy from Amazon With clipped on-page coupon
What we like: Our pick for the best handheld soda maker. Carbonates with one twist-on motion and produces satisfying, though not particularly long-lasting, bubbles on the go. Produced seltzer comparable to that of the tabletop machines, with plentiful bubbles and no off-taste.
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Other things to know: The seltzer this made in our tests didn’t last long, taking on the sour flavor characteristic of flat seltzer after about 10 minutes. Includes one-year warranty. Deal includes 20 CO2 chargers. Clip the on-page coupon for the deal price in black, beige, pink, blue and red colors.
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Read the review: The Best Soda Maker
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++ Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera (28-70 mm Lens Kit) +
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$2300 $2700
Buy from Amazon
Buy from Best Buy
What we like: Our full-frame pick for the best mirrorless camera. Sharpest, cleanest images of any mirrorless camera in its price range. Easy to use with tilting touchscreen, comfortable grip, straight-forward controls, excellent battery life, and dual memory-card slots.
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Other things to know: Includes weather sealing, fast burst shooting, and AI-powered eye-tracking autofocus. Overpowered and overly expensive for most people. Produces clean-looking images in very low light. Includes 28-70mm kit lens. Also available from Best Buy.
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Read the review: The Best Mirrorless Camera
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++ Anker PowerExtend USB-C Wall Outlet A9312 +
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$22 $30
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our budget pick for the best wall outlet with USB charging ports. One of the few options with three USB ports (a 30 W USB-C port and two 5 W USB-A ports, with a combined output of 30 W). Comes with its own wall plate. Made by a brand we trust, known for their excellent customer service.
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Other things to know: Only has a single AC outlet. Not UL certified, but ETL Mark rated for applicable safety standards. Generous 18-month warranty. Lowest price we've seen in years.
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Read the review: The Best Wall Outlets With USB Charging Ports
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++ Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens +
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$1173 $1275
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What we like: Our top full-frame zoom lens pick for Sony E-Mount cameras. Covers a large zoom range. Optical image stabilization helps you get sharp shots at the far end of the zoom. Weather resistant. Quite manageable for a telephoto lens.
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Other things to know: Autofocus not instantaneous but still plenty fast enough to not be a problem. 5.6 inches long and weighs 1.9 pounds.
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Read the review: The First Sony E-Mount Lenses You Should Buy
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++ SeriSimple Women Ankle Socks Bamboo Crew (5-Pack) +
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$15 $17
Buy from Amazon
What we like: A staff pick set of bright-colored socks we recommend in our guide to styling socks (and as gifts under $25). Bamboo-blend fabric is delicate enough to be worn with dressier shoes like heels and loafers, though they still work with sneakers, too. Sold in inexpensive 5-packs that deliver bursts of color that hit the sweet spot between flashy and elegant.
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Other things to know: Some users note durability and longevity issues; we haven't experienced any problems, but keep our expectations in line with the price. Sold in three sizes. Deal price is available on a handful of color combos.
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Read the review: Yes, Everyone’s Socks Are Showing. Here’s How to Rock the Trend—and the Pairs We Love.
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++ CyberPower BRG1500AVRLCD2 Uninterruptible Power Supply +
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$220 $260
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Another good option for uninterruptible power supply if you want something with better run times, more surge protection, and a longer warranty. Keeps a 300 W load running for 22.5 minutes and a 20 W load running for 5 hours. Blocked all but 516.4 volts in our surge tests.
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Other things to know: Backed by five-year warranty, which is longer than most models tested. However, it lacks coaxial connectors, and is one of the priciest models we tested.
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Read the review: The Best Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
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++ Engage Encore Pro Pickleball Paddle +
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$84 $100
Buy from Amazon (deal on blue)
What we like: Our pick for a good control pickleball paddle with a short handle. Lightweight paddle is easy to swing and control. Wide head is designed to help with ball placement. Good for newer players to learn to hit with spin and add power.
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Other things to know: Short handle makes mastering other shots tougher. 30-day test drive policy.
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Read the review: The Best Pickleball Paddles
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++ Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc Electric Razor +
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$270 $320
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our upgrade electric razor pick gives you a premium, easy, smooth shave in a high-end package. Comes with our top pick’s accessories, plus titanium-coated blades (with a middle trimmer) and a feature that matches the blade speed to beard density.
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Other things to know: In our testing, matched its claim of being effective at mowing through a seven-day beard. Comes with a charging travel case. Still pricey, even on sale. Street price has started to drop over the past few months.
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Read the review: The Best Electric Razor
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++ Herschel Pop Quiz Hip Pack +
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$18 $36
Buy from Nordstrom (deal on lime)
What we like: Our top pick for the best spacious fanny pack. Has enough storage to replace a small shoulder bag. Durable and water-resistant. Fits a wide range of waist sizes. Has a main compartment and a front zip pocket with a key hook, for a total of 3½ liters of storage space.
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Other things to know: Its large capacity can be uncomfortable when fully loaded. The buckle on the strap is large and some people may need to use two hands to unbuckle it. Deal price is only available in lime green.
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Read the review: The Best Fanny Packs
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++ PreSonus Eris 3.5BT Gen 2 Computer Speakers +
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$128 $150
Buy from Amazon
What we like: The best computer speakers for smaller desks. Puts excellent sound and conveniently placed controls in a smaller package than our top pick. Includes Bluetooth support. Offers a volume control, a headphone jack, and an auxiliary input jack on the front. Quarter-inch and RCA analog audio inputs are on the back.
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Other things to know: Just 8.25 by 5.5 by 7 inches (HWD) for each speaker. Quarter-inch and RCA analog audio inputs on the back. Doesn’t have quite as much bass and sounds a little distorted when cranked up to loud volumes.
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Read the review: The Best Computer Speakers
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++ Brondell Swash Thinline T44 Luxury Bidet Toilet Seat +
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$446 $700
Buy from BidetKing Use promo code SUPER
What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best bidet toilet seat. Looks great and is the slimmest option we recommend. Instant hot-water system supplies an endless amount of hot water. Power cord and water inlet are both tucked at the rear of the bidet. Intuitive and attractive remote.
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Other things to know: One minor downside is that the nozzle’s self-cleaning feature results in a slight delay. Use code SUPER to get the deal price for both the elongated and round seat styles. This is the lowest price we've seen so far.
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Read the review: The Best Bidet Toilet Seat or Washlet
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++ Anker PowerPort III Nano Charger +
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$13 $20
Buy from Anker Use promo code WSPEV2ZUSE65
What we like: Our top pick for the best single-port USB-C phone charger. Fast charging. Impressively small. Can deliver 20 watts via USB-C. Compatible with Apple’s MagSafe wireless charging system at its maximum 15 watts.
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Other things to know: Stationary plug gives it a less-streamlined shape for packing. Package includes a 6-foot USB-C to Lightning cable. 18-month warranty on par with many competitors’ coverage. Apply code WSPEV2ZUSE65 at checkout.
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Read the review: The Best USB Phone Charger
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++ Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Nintendo Switch, Physical Copy) +
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$40 $50
Buy from Woot Free (delayed) shipping for Prime members
What we like: Our top pick for a family-friendly haunted mansion video game. Guide Luigi and his trusty vacuum through an haunted hotel. Full of spooky-but-cute ghosts which are almost as afraid of Luigi as he is of them. Great game for kids and adults to play together.
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Other things to know: While we've seen this deal price before, it rarely drops lower. Can still be a little too spooky for younger children at times. Free shipping for Prime members.
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Read the review: 13 Spooky Video Games We Love for Halloween
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++ Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (Women’s Sizes) +
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$100 $155
Buy from Nordstrom Rack
What we like: The best hiking boots for people who want the lightest fit. Superior underfoot support while still offering a trail feel. Ultra-comfy and the most light weight of our picks. Customizable fit and best lacing system of any boot we’ve tried. Breathable with solid waterproofing.
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Other things to know: Tend to run big, so we recommend ordering a half-size down from your street shoe size. Made with mostly recycled materials. On sale in multiple colors in most women's sizes. Not the lowest price we've seen, but still a solid deal.
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Read the review: The Best Hiking Boots
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++ Mercer Culinary Millennia Wavy Edge Wide Bread Knife M23210 +
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$16 $19
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our top pick for the best serrated bread knife. Affordable. Durable. Features thick blade and large serrations that can handle any slicing job, but well suited to cut crusty bread. Comfortable handle.
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Other things to know: Heavy—about 6 ounces, but lighter than most chef’s knives. Weight comes in handy when cutting thick-skinned fruits and vegetables. Sharp enough for delicate jobs. Like most knives we tested, struggles a bit to cut through the bottom crust of sourdough loaves.
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Read the review: The Best Serrated Bread Knife
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++ HiQuick NiMH AA 2,800 mAh Rechargeable Batteries (8-Pack) +
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$14 $20
Buy from Amazon (8-pack)
What we like: One of our picks for the best rechargeable AA batteries. Low self-discharge batteries rated to last at least 1,000 charges and discharges. Rated to run at 1.2 V, which we confirmed in our testing. Capacity rating of 2,800 mAh.
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Other things to know: After our long-term capacity tests, all our picks had less than their rated capacity left—though not by much. Deal is for a pack of eight.
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Read the review: The Best Rechargeable AA and AAA Batteries
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++ Birkenstock Arizona EVA Sandals (Women's) +
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$37 $50
Buy from American Eagle With store pickup (deal on yellow)
What we like: Our top pick for a summery twist on iconic sandals. Just as chic as traditional Birkenstock Arizonas, but more affordable. Lightweight and waterproof. Comfortable to slip-on for gardening, beach days, pedicures, and everything in between.
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Other things to know: Made of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). Yes, you can wear them with socks during colder months, but people may judge you for it. On sale in yellow. Store pickup required to get deal price.
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Read the review: The Best Sandals
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++ Keen Little Kids' Newport H2 Sandals +
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$24 $45
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership
What we like: Another good option for a sturdier water shoe in our kids beachwear guide. Provide both better grip and a more customized fit than Crocs. A good water shoe, but can also endure rougher treks. Wide, stable soles.
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Other things to know: Generally recommended for kids ages 4-8 years old. Free delivery for REI members, or select in-store pickup.
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Read the review: The Best Kids Swimsuits, Rash Guards, Sun Hats, and Other Beachwear
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++ REI Co-op Kindercone 25 Kids Sleeping Bag +
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$52 $70
Buy from REI With store pickup or REI membership
What we like: Our top pick for the best kids sleeping bag. Recycled polyester shell and lining that insulate against the cold. Coated with a durable water repellent to protect against moisture. Handy cinch feature customizes sleeping area based on your child's size.
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Other things to know: Bulky when packed, so better suited to car camping and sleepovers than backpacking. Stuff sack is permanently attached to the bag, making it easy to pack and keep track of. Available in green. To avoid shipping fees, choose store pickup or use REI membership.
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Read the review: The Best Kids Sleeping Bags
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++ Persil Original Liquid Detergent Everyday Clean (150 Ounces) +
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$20 $23
Buy from Walmart With store pickup (150 ounces)
What we like: Our runner-up laundry detergent pick. Performed very well—about as well as our top pick—in tests to remove stains, particularly those from chocolate-based items, animal fats, and dye. Ultra-concentrated formula keeps packaging light and compact. Very useful cap, too.
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Other things to know: Strong scent is polarizing—if you are sensitive to fragrance or just plain picky about scents, this detergent might not be for you. Deal is on the 150-ounce size. Select store pickup to avoid shipping costs.
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Read the review: The Best Laundry Detergent
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++ Insta360 Link Webcam +
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$180 $250
Buy from Amazon
What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best webcam. Had the best combination of image quality, white balance, subject tracking, and smooth background blur (in Zoom). For privacy, it automatically faces down and turns off when you close your video-conferencing software.
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Other things to know: Twice the price of our top pick. Feels more fragile than other webcams we’ve tested, so we don’t recommend it for people who travel with their work gear.
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Read the review: The Best Webcams
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++ Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer ANVS01-US00 (10-Bag Bundle) +
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$57 $80
Buy from Amazon (sealer and 10 bags bundle)
What we like: Our budget pick vacuum sealer for packaging and preserving food, bundled with a roll of vacuum sealer bags. Quiet and compact. Great option for those who are short on storage space or plan to vacuum seal only occasionally.
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Other things to know: Not as powerful as our top pick. Requires more pressure to close than our other picks. Bundle includes roll of 10 sealer bags. We've seen better deals for 50-bag bundles in the past, but this is a good value for what you get.
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Read the review: The Best Vacuum Sealer
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