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Amazon’s private-label brand, Amazon Basics, offers many household essential items as well as clothing.

Since Amazon launched the label in 2009, many consumers report that these items are high quality and affordable. Amazon Basics items are a great way for shoppers to stretch their budgets further.

Here are five Amazon Basics items that have strong reviews and are worth buying in 2026.

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• Price: $14.99

Many consumers are fans of Amazon Basics AA batteries. These batteries have a 10-year shelf life and a whopping 890,000-plus reviews, earning a 4.7-star rating. A large pack of 48 batteries is typically less than $15 on Amazon, and these batteries are often included in sales as well. The price-per-battery is lower than many other leading brands as well, so these are worth the buy.

• Price: $18.79

One thing many people don’t like about wine glasses is that they’re breakable. However, Amazon Basics sells a great set of shatterproof 14-ounce stemless wine glasses that are less than $20 for a pack of four. These stemless wine glasses have over 2,000 reviews, averaging 4.4 stars. They make a great gift or an easy addition for any homeowner who loves to entertain.

• Price: $8.27 (regularly $9.70)

Amazon Basics offers recosable freezer bags, which have earned 4.7 stars after over 35,000 reviews. They are BPA-free and cost under $9 for a 90-count. These bags are more affordable than many other leading brands, especially on sale.

• Price: $19.99

For those who need to stock up on towels, Amazon Basics offers a line of highly rated towels. For example, consumers can buy a 12-pack of soft, thick cotton hand towels for around $20. These hand towels have over 18,000 reviews with a 4.6-star rating. Currently, customers can order hand towels in either white or gray.

• Price: $7.54 to $82.59

Many people don’t realize that Amazon Basics also includes workout equipment. In fact, the neoprene dumbbell hand weights have over 121,000 reviews with a 4.8-star rating. Customers can choose from many different weights, including a pair of 1-pound weights all the way up to a rack with three different pairs of weights. A pair of 10-pound weights costs under $25, which is less than what many competitors charge for name-brand weights.

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.