The Best Deals From Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (and Across the Internet) This Week

CosRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (Two-Pack) — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $23; street price: $29

What we like: Two bottles of a staff-liked clear snail mucin concentrate that smooths and soothes, from our guide to Korean skin care. Made of 96% snail-secretion filtrate. Thicker than a watery essence, more like a serum. Absorbs quickly. One or two pumps hydrates and primes skin, creating a glassy K-beauty complexion. Doesn’t pill under makeup.

Other things to know: Yes, this is the sticky stuff secreted by live snails. Studies suggest it may improve skin’s overall hydration, texture, and elasticity. Gloopy texture and animal origins may be turnoffs for some. Deal is for a set of two 3.38-ounce bottles with a retinol mini-sample, which we have not tested.

Read more: The Best Korean Skin Care Products

The Outset Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $35; street price: $44

What we like: Our facial moisturizer pick best for reliable moisture with a few extras. Contains many of the preferred hydrators in our other top picks, including glycerin, glycol, and squalane, as well as dermatologist-recommended avocado and jojoba oil. Airtight pump is hygienic and easy to use. Refillable matte glass bottle feels high-end.

Other things to know: The formula may strike some as not special enough to justify the expense. Not the lowest price we’ve seen, but within a couple bucks.

Read more: The Best Moisturizers

Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Cleanser (5.07 Ounces) — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $12; street price: $14

What we like: A mellow and moisturizing cleansing gel we like. Gentle, colorless, and effective. Formulated with ingredients like glycerin, humectant hyaluronic acid, and birch sap, so it soothes as it cleanses and leaves no tight-skin aftereffects. Good for dry complexions.

Other things to know: Multiple testers also liked the matte-finish, illustrated packaging, which seemed more in line with that of luxury products, not a relatively inexpensive cleanser.

Read more: The Best Korean Skin Care Products

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (3-Pack) — Staff Pick
Woot deal price: $43 (free shipping for Prime members); street price: $72

What we like: The prettiest, giftiest cult-fave lip balm staff pick from our Korean skin care guide. Had more fans among Wirecutter’s staff than any other item in that list. A yummy, luscious daytime gloss. Comes in a handful of irresistible, playful scents. Contains ingredients like soft, hydrating shea butter and antioxidant vitamin C.

Other things to know: Its smooth, satiny texture strikes us as too sheer to earn mask status. A little goes a long way. Deal for three pots of the berry flavored lip balm, which gives lips a pretty pinkish cast. Free shipping for Prime members.

Read more: The Best Korean Skin Care Products

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment (Any Tint, Add Four) — Staff Pick
Fresh deal price: $78 with code WIRECUTTER4; street price: $104

What we like: A tinted lip balm staff pick that we also like as a gift for teens. Glides on smoothly with a sheer flush of color. Long-lasting wear (about five hours). Light, pleasant scent. Luscious and hydrating beeswax formula. Sturdy twist-up metal tube.

Other things to know: A former pick in our lip balm guide, and a variant of one of our current picks. Available in over a dozen tints. Pricey, even on sale. Add four to cart (any tint combination) to get the deal price and free shipping using promo code WIRECUTTER4.

Read more: Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Is Expensive. But It’s Great.

Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner (Two-Pack) — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $19; street price: $22

What we like: A duo of our refreshing exfoliant staff pick for acne-prone skin, from our guide to the best Korean skin care. With a fresh minty fragrance, this mildly exfoliating, water-based toner gently treats acne and whisks away dullness. Contains surface-buffing citric acid (AHA), pore-excavating salicylic acid (BHA), and brightening lactobionic acid (PHA).   

Other things to know: Also contains gently soothing components like witch hazel and niacinamide. If you prefer acne-fighters with a strong smell and skin-firming aftereffects, this may be too gentle. Deal for two 5.07-ounce bottles. 

Read more: The Best Korean Skin Care Products

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ (Add 3) — Staff Pick
YesStyle deal price: $43 with code WIRECUTTER20 (free YesStyle account required); street price: $75

What we like: Our sunscreen bar we recommend from our guide to the best Korean skin care products. Works over makeup, doesn’t pull on skin, and doesn’t leave a film. Uses five chemical UVA and UVB filters for SPF50.

Other things to know: Includes a couple botanical extracts, like tea, aloe, and cucumber. Add three to cart and use code WIRECUTTER20 to get the deal price. Free YesStyle account required to input promo code.

Read more: The Best Korean Skin Care Products

Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day SPF 50+ Sunscreen — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $30; street price: $40

What we like: Our slightly splurgy mineral sunscreen pick from our guide to the best sunscreens for your face. Well-balanced and light-feeling. Our testers liked its light citrus scent and ability to rub in easily without being sticky, oily, or drying (a feat for mineral sunscreen).

Other things to know: One of our more expensive picks. Not overly moisturizing. Sets with a matte-like finish. A couple bucks more than we see during Black Friday, but still a decent value.

Read more: The Best Sunscreens for Your Face

Coola Original Liplux Lip Balm Sunscreen (Three-Pack) — Best For…
Nordstrom deal price: $21; street price: $36

What we like: The best smooth and invisible lip balm with SPF, in a three-pack. Lightweight, with no white cast or terrible taste. Formulated with moisturizing oils and three chemical sunscreens to hydrate and protect lips. Sturdy metal tube. Colorless and can be worn over lipstick. Beachy scent.  

Other things to know: Uses FDA-approved filters avobenzone, octisalate, and octocrylene. Some of our staffers disliked the SPF-synthetic-induced aftertaste and stopped using it. As with most sunscreens, reapply every two hours for full sun protection.

Read more: The Best Lip Balms

Hero Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $12; street price: $20

What we like: Our top pick for an unobtrusive mineral formula face sunscreen. Easy to rub in. Doesn’t feel chalky or leave a white cast. Reef-safe. Well-designed bottle dispenses just the right amount.  

Other things to know: Green tint is marketed to reduce skin redness, but doesn’t seem to do anything. Not great for those with facial hair. Matches lowest price we’ve seen. 

Read more: The Best Sunscreens for Your Face

Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 (18 Ounces) — Top Pick
Supergoop deal price: $54 with code WCPLAY; street price: $68

What we like: One of our top chemical facial sunscreen picks, 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.

Other things to know: Some testers noted it left them feeling greasy. The 18-ounce jug is the most affordable size on a per-ounce basis. Use promo code WCPLAY to get the deal price and free shipping.

Read more: The Best Sunscreens for Your Face

Supergoop Glow Stick SPF 50 (Two-Pack) — Gift Pick
Supergoop deal price: $50 with code WCGLOW; street price: $60

What we like: A stocking stuffer set we love for a sun-safe, dewy glow. It rolls on easily and doesn’t leave slimy residue behind, so even the most reluctant sunscreen wearer won’t mind it.

Other things to know: Two-pack of tubes that are small, but sized for travel or stuffing in a stocking. Use promo code WCGLOW to the get the deal price and free shipping.

Read more: 50 Wirecutter-Approved Stocking Stuffers for Adults

Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $28; street price: $35

What we like: Our pick for an upgrade facial exfoliant with a range of strengths. Fragrance-free and concise formula delivers a 2% dose of salicylic acid without a long list of potential irritants. More than any other BHA serum we tested, this made us feel like it was really getting in there to lift away oils and grime.  

Other things to know: Some may find the price too high, even on sale. Testers were split on the tingling sensation, but all appreciated how smooth it left their skin and noted they could feel it working. One said it could be a bit irritating. 4-ounce bottle.

Read more: The Best Exfoliants

Real Techniques Ultra Plush Blush Cheek Makeup Brush — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $7; street price: $9

What we like: One of the best cheap makeup brushes that punches above its weight. The brand’s distinctive bristles are matte and grippy. Its full-size weighted metallic handles feel high-quality and durable. The dome shapes are unique and sculptural. For the quality, the price per brush is impressive.

Other things to know: The brand’s bundles include some oddly shaped and redundant tools, and we recommend buying individual brushes for your specific needs. We especially like this brush designed for applying powder products to the cheeks. Recurring deal.

Read more: The Best Makeup Brushes

Jenny Patinkin Sustainable Luxury Powder/Bronzer Brush — Best For…
Nordstrom deal price: $34; street price: $40

What we like: Our pick for the best bronzer and powder brush. Has sophisticated matte bristles and a pretty metallic handle with a satisfying heft. Dome head is silky-soft and fluffy, with an elegant taper. Brush made entirely of recycled materials.

Other things to know: Performs perfectly whether you want just a whisper of powder or a sharper look. Pricey. Typically, costs $40 for one brush.

Read more: The Best Makeup Brushes

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brush 12 — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $13; street price: $19

What we like: Our do-it-all eyebrow brush pick in our guide to the best makeup brushes. Dual-ended. Deftly serves all brow types, adding precise, hairlike strokes with the sharp angled tip or combing through thick, tangly hairs with its long, grippy spoolie. More versatile and high-quality than cheaper options we tested.   

Other things to know: Our testers found themselves using this brush beyond their brows, such as laying down thin bands of eyeliner and shadow or using the spoolie to declump mascara. 

Read more: The Best Makeup Brushes

Panasonic Nanoe Compact Quick-Dry Hair Dryer — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $70 in black; street price: $85

What we like: A folding hair dryer staff pick. This little dryer runs on a cooler temperature and has an oscillating head to distribute heat more evenly for quick rough drying. Lightweight and quiet. Folds down into a tiny rectangle.

Other things to know: Doesn’t come with any attachments such as a diffuser or concentrator, limiting style options. Not dual-voltage, so you’ll need a converter to use it abroad. The cooler tech probably won’t work for every hair type.

Read more: Hotel Hair Dryers Are Notoriously Bad. This Travel Dryer Is Better.

Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $7; street price: $10

What we like: A hair oil we recommend in our drugstore beauty guide. Lightweight. Smoothes split ends and flyaways. Leaves your scalp more hydrated and hair shinier. Creates optimal environment for healthy hair growth.  

Other things to know: Regular evening application on a dry scalp makes hair feel thick and glossy. Two-ounce bottle.

Read more: The Best Drugstore Makeup, Skin Care, and Other Beauty Products

Kitsch Rice Water Shampoo Bar for Hair Growth — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $11; street price: $14

What we like: The best solid shampoo bar for most hair types. Lathers and rinses easily. Citrusy-scented, with only eight ingredients. Leaves hair clean, soft, and moisturized, but not weighed down. Fragrance is pleasant but not overbearing. Grooved S shape makes bar less slippy.  

Other things to know: None of our testers experienced extra hair growth, nor did we expect any to. Not moisturizing enough for everyday use on curly strands. Contains added fragrance, which some people avoid because of the link to certain health concerns, such as migraines. 

Read more: Our Favorite Solid Shampoo Bars

HiBar Soothe Solid Shampoo — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $11; street price: $14

What we like: The best shampoo bar for itchy, sensitive scalps. Made our testers’ hair look and feel clean for days. Contains salicylic acid for mild exfoliation of flaky scalps. Unique teardrop shape (with a flat bottom and an angled point) helps the bar sit upright and dry faster in the shower. Lightly honey- and citrus–scented.

Other things to know: Those with serious skin conditions may prefer an even more neutral formula. A couple testers found this bar easily slipped out of their hands due to its shape and size. Not tested on animals. Contains a honey derivative, so it’s our only pick that isn’t vegan.

Read more: Our Favorite Solid Shampoo Bars

I Dew Care Tap Secret Mattifying Dry Shampoo Powder — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $13 with code 06R3OOWC; street price: $18

What we like: The best dry shampoo for on-the-go touch-ups. Supremely silky and fine powder. A little goes a long way. Relatively easy to apply, even when you’re on the go. Comes in a range of colors. Tinted powders don’t stain, and the pigment brushes away readily.

Other things to know: Be careful how you open it, or it’ll spill everywhere. Pigment can transfer to the hairline and fingertips. Refillable, but only in the original translucent, not the colored versions. Precise applicator isn’t great for covering large areas, at least not quickly.

Read more: The Best Dry Shampoo

Apple MacBook Pro (16-Inch, M4 Pro, 2024, 24 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $2,200 in silver; street price: $2,300

What we like: Our top pick for the fastest MacBook for video and photo editing. Crunches through video with the power of a desktop computer with an impressively fast laptop processor. Long battery life of 17.5 hours in our testing. Large, 16.2-inch screen offers bright images and has great contrast.

Other things to know: If you work with extremely large files or work in ultra time-critical environments, you can upgrade to the M4 Max, but the M4 Pro is more than enough for all but the most extreme situations. Heavy, at 4.7 pounds. Lacks a USB-A port. Deal on silver. 

Read more: The Best Laptops for Video and Photo Editing

Apple Watch Series 10 (42 mm, Aluminum Case, Sport Band) — Top Pick
Best Buy deal price: $300; street price: $370

What we like: 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 screen sizes. Includes temperature sensors, car-crash detection, emergency SOS, always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than previous models.

Other things to know: Great for buyers upgrading from an older Apple Watch. Doesn’t support Apple’s blood oxygen measurement. On sale for the 42 mm screen size with aluminum case and Sport Band configuration.

Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds — Worth Considering
Best Buy deal price: $170; street price: $200
Amazon deal price: $170; street price: $200
Walmart deal price: $170; street price: $200

What we like: Wireless Bluetooth earbuds worth considering for people who use Apple devices exclusively and who prioritize the niceties of staying in the Apple ecosystem above all else. Offers a few great features for Apple fans, including always-listening Siri and the new hearing-aid capability.

Other things to know: Most of its major specs—including 6 hours of battery life, always-listening voice control, head-tracking spatial audio, and IPX4 water-resistance—are matched by Sony’s LinkBuds Fit, which have a smaller design, more secure fit, easier controls, and lower price. ANC isn’t nearly as effective in the airplane band as that of our noise-cancelling picks.

Read more: The Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

Apple MacBook Air (M3, 2024, 13-Inch, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $1,000; street price: $1,200

What we like: Another MacBook worth considering if you need to use two external monitors. A great laptop with a speedy new processor. The M3 model is about 20% faster and brings a suite of enhancements to the chip’s GPU and AI processing power.  

Other things to know: The cheaper M2 MacBook Air is enough for most people. Specs include 13-inch display, M3 processor, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD. $1000 price available in starlight color. 

Read more: The Best MacBooks

KitchenAid Full Size Dish Rack — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $41 in gray; street price: $60

What we like: Our top pick for the best dish rack. Large enough to hold a variety of dishes. Compact footprint. Sturdy steel build. Angled tray effectively drains excess water. Disassembles into three pieces for easy cleaning.

Other things to know: Not dishwasher-safe. Glassware might tip over. Rare user-reported cases of rust. Deal price on gray color. Not the lowest price we’ve seen, but matches the deal price we saw last year.

Read more: The Best Dish Rack

Braun MultiQuick 7 Immersion Hand Blender MQ7035 — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $80; street price: $100

What we like: Our top immersion blender pick. Offers better control over blending soup and smoothies. Powerful motor and a unique blade. Easy to adjust speed with a firm press of the control button. Comfortable to use one-handed. Outperformed more expensive Braun models in our tests.

Other things to know: Comes with whisk and chopping attachments, but they require some finesse. We’ve seen deals for as low as $70, but this is still a solid drop.

Read more: The Best Immersion Blender

NutriBullet Pro 900 Personal Blender (4-Piece) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $50; street price: $78

What we like: Our top personal blender pick. Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Powerful motor. Blended everything we threw at it without straining. Easy to use and clean. Well-priced. Small countertop footprint. Comes in a rainbow of colors.  

Other things to know: Won’t blend berry seeds. One-year warranty. Gasket and blending jar can get grimy, especially if you don’t have a dishwasher. 4-piece set comes with the motor base, extractor blade, 32-ounce cup, and go-to lid. Solid deal but not the lowest we’ve seen.

Read more: The Best Personal Blender

Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $700 in stainless steel; street price: $900

What we like: The best pizza oven for indoor use. Preheats up to 750° in 15 minutes and can cook a pizza in just over 90 seconds. Great heat retention. Comes with precise temperature control, a timer, a well-made metal pizza peel, and pan. Pre-programmed settings allow you to make almost any kind of pizza.  

Other things to know: A costly, specific-use appliance. Almost twice the price of our top outdoor pizza oven pick when not on sale. Doesn’t get as hot as our outdoor oven picks. Street price has started to drop over the past few months. Matches previous low.

Read more: The Best Pizza Oven

OXO Cherry & Olive Pitter — Staff Pick
Bloomingdale’s deal price: $12 (price reflects in cart); street price: $15

What we like: A staff pick cherry pitter. Pits tons of cherries cleaner, faster, and more efficiently than any other technique we’ve tried. Easy-spring mechanism. Wide chamber to accommodate a variety of fruit sizes. Splatter guard prevents juice stains.

Other things to know: Works on olives, too! Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is faster. Price reflects in cart.

Read more: Pitting Cherries Is Messy and Annoying. This Simple OXO Kitchen Gadget Is a Game Changer.

Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker CE250 — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $59; street price: $80

What we like: Our top cheap coffee maker pick. Easy to use and ultra-customizable. Consistently brewed the best-tasting, hottest coffee among the budget-friendly machines we tested. Removable water reservoir allows you to fill it directly from the sink. Comes with measuring scoop.  

Other things to know: The CE250 model from Walmart is identical to the CE251 in our guide. Carafe lid can be fiddly. Average brew time of 13 minutes for a full pot. We saw an extraordinary $43 Black Friday deal, but don’t expect another drop like that any time soon.

Read more: The Best Cheap Coffee Maker

Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe With Aeroccino Milk Frother — Pick Variant
Bloomingdale’s deal price: $120; street price: $195

What we like: The Deluxe version of 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.

Other things to know: Deluxe version has a larger water tank (60 vs. 40 ounces) and chrome accents. Mugs are unstable on drip tray. We didn’t love the coffee, but it was a big step up from Keurig’s. Uses Vertuo pods, which cost more than Original pods. The Aeroccino milk frother is a nice add-on.

Read more: The Best Nespresso Machine

Espro P6 French Press — Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $92 with clipped on-page coupon; street price: $115

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.

Other things to know: All-metal carafe, but the handle is plastic. Available in matte black or brushed stainless steel. Clip on-page coupon.

Read more: The Best French Press

Zojirushi Zutto Coffee Maker EC-DAC50 — Also Great
Amazon deal price: $64; street price: $72
Wayfair deal price: $64; street price: $72

What we like: Our compact but quality cheap coffee maker pick. Reliably brews great-tasting coffee. Simple to use. Removable water reservoir for convenient filling and cleaning. Measurements are easy to read and use. Also offers easy-to-follow instructions and measurements for brewing iced coffee.  

Other things to know: Maximum capacity of just under 23 ounces, suitable for a household of one or two coffee drinkers. No automatic shut off. Carafe lid doesn’t lock. Replaceable charcoal filter lasts about two years. Occasionally drops to $60, but a solid deal if you need one now. 

Read more: The Best Cheap Coffee Maker

Lodge Pre-Seasoned 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet (without handle grip) — Also Great
Amazon deal price: $17; street price: $20

What we like: A smaller version of our longtime deeper and heavier cast-iron skillet pick. Seared steak, fried eggs, and released cornbread well in our tests. Higher sides make it deep enough for frying chicken or preparing shallow braises.  

Other things to know: Hefty to maneuver around the range, but still comfortable to hold. Rubber handle grip not included. First deal we’ve posted on this skillet in nearly two years.   

Read more: The Best Cast-Iron Skillet

OXO Good Grips 3 Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set — Top Pick
Bloomingdale’s deal price: $48 (price reflects in cart); street price: $60

What we like: Our top mixing bowls pick for cooking with kids. Three nesting bowls coated on the outer bottom with a thick, rubbery base to create a true nonskid surface. Interiors are stainless steel. Easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher.  

Other things to know: They pair well with the GIR Spatula Mini, a smaller version of our favorite silicone spatula that’s great for little hands. Deal price reflects in cart.

Read more: The Best Kids Cooking Tools (That You’ll Love Too)

Thermapen ONE Meat Thermometer — Upgrade Pick
ThermoWorks deal price: $76; street price: $109

What we like: Our upgrade meat thermometer pick. The fastest and most accurate instant-read model we tested. Bright backlit rotating screen. Wide temperature range. Waterproof. Buttonless and completely automatic. Comes in a rainbow of colors.  

Other things to know: Few recipes demand instant, to-the-degree accuracy. The switch to change between Celsius and Fahrenheit is inconveniently located inside the battery compartment. Retail price has recently gone up. 

Read more: The Best Meat Thermometers

Gripstic Bag Clips (Assorted, Pack of 12) — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $19; street price: $24

What we like: A durable set of assorted chip clips we like. Reusable clips seal bags to keep food fresh for days—or even weeks—on end. Each clip is essentially a stick-like pole encapsulated in another stick-like pole that creates a seal when you fold a bag between the two. Small to store. Works on more than just chip bags.

Other things to know: Dishwasher- and freezer-safe. There’s a small learning curve using these clips the first time, but otherwise it’s nearly always easy. Deal is for a 12-pack in assorted sizes from 5 to 13 inches, to fit just about any bag. Just $1 shy of the deal we saw during Black Friday.

Read more: These Weird-Looking Clips Keep My Chips Crispy for Weeks on End

Kalita Wave 185 Dripper — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $21; street price: $26

What we like: Our top pick for the best dripper from our guide to the best pour-over coffee makers. Delivers reliably even extraction and consistently great-tasting coffee. Has a flat bottom, which promotes more-even water drainage. Available in glass, ceramic, or stainless steel.

Other things to know: Proprietary wavy filters are slightly pricier than basic, wedge-shaped Melitta filters, and though they’re usually available at online retailers, they can be hard to find in local stores. Deal price for glass dripper.

Read more: The Best Pour-Over Coffee Makers

Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel 2-Quart Covered Sauce Pan — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $39; street price: $53
Macy’s deal price: $39 with code VIP (free Macy’s account required); street price: $53

What we like: Our 2-quart top pick for the best small saucepan. Ideal for small-batch cooking. High walls prevent splatters. Comfortable, ergonomic handle and even heat distribution. Easy to clean. Durable. Works on induction cooktops. Oven safe up to 500 °F.

Other things to know: Covered by a lifetime warranty. Part of the same line as the cookware set we’ve recommended for years. Light enough to comfortably lift and pour from with one hand. Deal price at Macy’s with free Macy’s account and promo code VIP.

Read more: The Best Saucepans

Merten & Storck Carbon Steel Frypan (10-Inch) — Runner-Up
Macy’s deal price: $21; street price: $30

What we like: Our runner-up carbon steel pan pick. Excellent quality for the price if you don’t mind putting in a little work to make it truly nonstick. Well-balanced and easy to maneuver. Similar to our top pick in dimensions, weight, and overall performance.

Other things to know: Induction compatible. Not fully nonstick out of the box, but gets better over the first two weeks of use. New low price. Free Macy’s account required; use code VIP.

Read more: The Best Carbon Steel Pan

Tineco GO Pet Cordless Vacuum — Budget Pick
Target deal price: $150; street price: $200

What we like: Our budget cordless stick vacuum pick offers solid performance for the price. Rivaled our top picks in pickup power, efficiently and reliably sucking up sand, Cheerios, birdseed, and dust. Includes a single cleaner head that works on hard floors, rugs, and carpet. Generous, 34-ounce dustbin. Quickly transforms into a handheld vacuum.  

Other things to know: Decent runtime of 38 minutes. Seizes on certain lightweight rugs. Noisier than other stick vacs. Dustbin can be annoying to reassemble. Three-year warranty. Battery is replaceable, but finding one is a hassle. Free Target Circle membership required to get the deal. 

Read more: The Best Cordless Stick Vacuum

Tineco Carpet One Smart Carpet Cleaner — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $300; street price: $500

What we like: Our top pick for the best carpet cleaner. Intuitive design, easy to operate, and comfortable to maneuver. Tackled common household stains and left carpet drier and more refreshed than competitors. Quieter than other models we tested.  

Other things to know: Optional Wi-Fi connection allows for control via app (but didn’t work well in our testing). Helpful voice prompts warn you if errors occur or tanks need to be emptied or refilled. Has seen a massive street price increase since it first became our pick.

Read more: The Best Carpet Cleaners

Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Stick Vacuum (Refurbished) — Top Pick
Woot deal price: $350 (free shipping for Prime members); street price: $450

What we like: A refurbished model of our top cordless stick vacuum pick. 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. Converts to a handheld vacuum with attachments.

Other things to know: Tiny 12-ounce dustbin. Takes four hours to recharge—longer than most others. Doesn’t stand on its own. Manufacturer refurbished with a 180-day Dyson limited warranty. Ships free for Prime members.

Read more: The Best Cordless Stick Vacuum

Igloo IGLICEBSC26 Ice Maker — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $80 in black; street price: $110

What we like: Our more compact countertop ice maker top pick. Makes nine bullet-shaped cubes in under 10 minutes. Smaller, lighter, and easier to stow away than our classic countertop ice maker pick. Compact shape make it much easier to carry to the sink to drain and clean than its competitors. Clear, straightforward controls. Self-cleaning mode.

Other things to know: Slightly smaller reservoir requires more frequent refills. Like all bullet-ice makers, produces cloudy ice, which doesn’t affect taste, but makes carbonated drinks go flat faster. Not very durable. One-year warranty. On sale in black.

Read more: The Best Countertop Ice Maker

Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker — Top Pick
Best Buy deal price: $70; street price: $100
Amazon deal price: $70; street price: $100

What we like: Our top pick for the best fitness tracker. Most accurate tracker for step count and a high performer for every other test. Lightweight, week-long battery life, and water-resistant down to 50 meters. Thin, half-inch band doesn’t feel clunky during workouts or everyday use.  

Other things to know: Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Battery life is below manufacturer’s 10-day claim. Small touchscreen, though still easy to navigate. Not the lowest price we’ve seen (orange color dropped to $64 in December), but still a good deal. 

Read more: The Best Fitness Trackers

Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects Kit (22 Treatments) — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $30; street price: $44

What we like: An at-home teeth-whitening solution used and loved by the Wirecutter staff. Low-tech, effective, and very affordable. No dentist visits required. Comes with 20 Professional Effects treatments and two one-hour Express treatments.  

Other things to know: Slower than professional treatments—results take several sessions over the course of a few weeks. We will likely see better deals during Prime Day this year, but not as low as previous events. 

Read more: Why We Love Crest 3D Whitestrips

Gillette Fusion5 Razor Handle + 1 Blade Refill — Also Great
Amazon deal price: $7; street price: $10

What we like: The best men’s razor for a better shave. Five closely packed blades mean smoother shaves. Includes a lubricating strip and trimming blade for fine edges.  

Other things to know: Clogs easily, requires more frequent rinsing. Replacement heads are expensive. Clip the on-page coupon for the deal price.

Read more: The Best Men’s Razors (for Any Face)

Eufy P2 Pro Smart Scale — Runner-Up
Amazon deal price: $38 with code P2PROUSA; street price: $60

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.  

Other things to know: Compared with our top pick it’s typically more expensive, slightly smaller, not as consistently accurate, and requires more frequent battery replacement, but has a longer warranty (15 months versus 12 months). Deal price with promo code P2PROUSA.

Read more: The Best Smart Scale

Saalt Disc Menstrual Disc — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $28; street price: $33

What we like: Our top menstrual disc pick. This reusable disc comes in two sizes and has a little indent that makes removal far easier in comparison with the competition. Rim is stiff enough to push it into place, but it’s not so stiff that it feels uncomfortable to wear. Easy to clean.

Other things to know: Menstrual discs sit a bit higher in the vaginal canal and are held in place by tension, and have a much higher capacity than cups do. You can have penetrative sex with a disc in. Deal is for both regular (blue) and small (coral) sizes.

Read more: The Best Menstrual Cups and Discs

Maude Shine Personal Lubricant — Worth Considering
Maude deal price: $18; street price: $25

What we like: An aloe-forward, water-based personal lubricant worth considering. Lovely slick texture. FDA-cleared. Comes in a convenient, handsomely designed glass pump bottle. Unlike silicone lubricants, water-based lubes are compatible with silicone toys, so they’re plenty versatile for all sorts of bedroom romps.   

Other things to know: Also recommended in a few of our gift guides for her and for him. Contains a number of botanical extracts that may be irritants for some people. A bit pricier than our top water-based lube pick. Deal is for an 8-ounce bottle. Use codes WC and WIRECUTTER.

Read more: The Best Personal Lubricants

Cocofloss Delicious Mint Dental Floss — Staff Favorite
Bloomingdale’s deal price: $7 (Free Bloomingdale’s account required); street price: $9

What we like: A staff favorite string floss that is satisfying to use and reduces plastic waste. Plush, gentle, and effective. Doesn’t slice up gums or snag on teeth. One spool contains 33 yards of floss. Vegan. Reliable, refillable package has an ergonomic design.  

Other things to know: May be too thick for some. Mint or orange flavor. Get the discount and free shipping with a free Bloomingdale’s account. 

Read more: Cocofloss Is a Delicious Way to Clean Teeth and Toss (A Little) Less Plastic

Tory Burch Perry Triple-Compartment Tote Bag — Best For…
Tory Burch deal price: $187 in gray (price reflects in cart); street price: $398

What we like: The best sophisticated leather laptop tote bag. Open-top, upright design never slouched or tipped in our tests. Made with supple pebbled leather and perfect stitching. Zippered laptop slot in center divides and organizes the bag into two parts. Fits laptops up to 13 inches.

Other things to know: Laptop slot isn’t padded, but elevated off the bottom of the bag. Doesn’t offer much protection from the elements. Street price has risen in the past year. On sale in feather gray; price reflects in cart.

Read more: The Best Laptop Tote Bags

Iuga FlexTight High Waist Tummy Control Leggings with Pockets — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $20 in black; street price: $24

What we like: The best leggings for under $25. Fit and felt better than other leggings we tried in the same price range. Soft, comfy, and generally flattering cut. Gentle but supportive compression. Functional, convenient pockets.

Other things to know: Some may find the one-inch elastic waistband to be constricting. A little loose at the ankle for some testers. We found the fabric lost its shape a bit over time. Deal for the black color.

Read more: The Best Leggings for Workouts and Everyday Wear

Italic Emma Cashmere Relaxed Turtleneck Sweater — Best For
Nordstrom deal price: $149 in black; street price: $200

What we like: The best luxurious cashmere turtleneck for around $200. Made from soft, smooth, and durable cashmere. Made with a seven-gauge knit, and it’s thicker and warmer than many others that we tried. Surprisingly well priced. The collar isn’t overly tight, the body is relaxed, and the arms are slightly fitted, with long cuffs.

Other things to know: We discovered a few pills on this sweater, but after a couple of wears, the fibers settled to a smooth finish. Comes in a limited range of sizes (XS-XL). Goes out of stock frequently. We typically see better deals during Black Friday, but this is still a solid discount if you don’t want to wait. Only available in black at nordstrom, but all colors are on sale directly from Italic for an extra $8 shipped.

Read more: The Best Men’s and Women’s Cashmere Sweaters

Cos Asymmetric Mini T-Shirt Dress — Upcoming Pick
COS deal price: $79 with code COSFRIEND including shipping; street price: $104

What we like: Our upcoming pick for the best casual T-shirt black dress for work and play. Stands out with unexpected details—like a poplin skirt and asymmetric hem—that give it a casual-yet-elevated vibe. Looks and feels more expensive than it is. Can be worn with regular undergarments.

Other things to know: The voluminous shape looks great on taller frames, though it may overwhelm petites. 100% cotton. Machine wash warm and hang-dry or dry clean. Use code COSFRIEND; deal price includes the cost of shipping.

Read more: The Best Little Black Dresses

Paige Cindy Jeans — Best For…
Bloomingdale’s deal price: $164 in music wash or white; street price: $219

What we like: The best straight-leg stretch women’s jeans for decadent comfort. High-rise style, fitted through the waist and hips and straight on the bottom. Body-conscious yet totally lounge-able. Testers of different sizes and shapes found these jeans flattering and wildly comfortable.  

Other things to know: Stretchier denim tends to (you guessed it) stretch out over time. Comes in sizes 23-34. The 28-inch inseam may be too short for some. Run slightly large; we recommend sizing down if between sizes. On sale in music and white washes; some sizes available in Park Ave wash.

Read more: The Best Women’s Jeans

Comfort Colors 1717 Adult Heavyweight Tee — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $9; street price: $12

What we like: A cheap but durable cotton t-shirt staff pick. Has a slightly relaxed fit that’s not overly boxy or baggy. Available up to size 4XL. Comes in more than 30 colors. The fabric has an impressive density and weight, but feels soft and delicate at the same time.

Other things to know: There are some variations across batches with some shirts an inch or so longer, or wider, or narrower than another. The collar band has also changed from year to year. All sizes of the black color are on sale between $9 and $11.

Read more: The Best T-Shirt I Ever Bought Came From a Midwest Strip Mall. I Tracked It Down on Amazon.

A.L.C. Renzo Pleated Midi Dress — Top Pick
Saks Fifth Avenue deal price: $446 with code FREESHIP; street price: $595
Nordstrom deal price: $446; street price: $595
Bloomingdale’s deal price: $446; street price: $595

What we like: Our top pick for the ultimate little black cocktail dress. Delicate pleats, a high neck, and exposed shoulders make this a refined choice for an evening out. Breathable polyester felt softer and more luxurious than many silk dresses we tested.

Other things to know: The most expensive dress we recommend, but worth the investment. Designed to hit midcalf, but may hit closer to ankle level on those under 5-foot-5. Not as low as Cyber Week deals, but matches lows we see outside of major holidays. At Saks Fifth Avenue, use code FREESHIP for free shipping.

Read more: The Best Little Black Dresses

Bellroy Tokyo Tote — Best For…
Bellroy deal price: $80 in cream or navy; street price: $12

What we like: The best 13-inch laptop tote for durability. Tough yet polished. Transitions perfectly from the coffee shop to the conference room. Thoughtfully designed, with features like internal pop-out bottle pockets and leakproof zippers.

Other things to know: Fabric shell is abrasive and may make some sweaters and blouses pill. The weave also attracts pet hair like a magnet. Six-year warranty. On sale in cream or navy.

Read more: The Best Laptop Tote Bags

Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Garment Steamer (GS59X) — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $45 in black; street price: $55

What we like: The best handheld steamer for everyday use. The most powerful midsize steamer we tested. Comfortable to use and quick to heat up. Five settings to handle different fabrics. Quickly relaxes wrinkles without spitting any water.

Other things to know: Very similar to our previous top pick, but more powerful. Filling the somewhat small 7.3-ounce water tank can be a little tricky, but we think it’s a worthy tradeoff for the drip-free performance. One-year warranty. Deal for the black color.

Read more: The Best Clothing Steamers

Beautural Portable Clothes Steamer — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $20 in white; street price: $26

What we like: The best portable steamer for travel. Lightweight, foldable, and portable. Comes with unexpected little features we loved, like a heat-conductive soleplate on the head that can act as mini-iron, and a removable 5-ounce water tank. Doesn’t leak at any angle.

Other things to know: Only works with 120V outlets, so unlikely to work for international travel. Heats up in 30 seconds; full tank provides 9 minutes of steam. Must continuously press button to use—saves water, but some find it a nuisance. Deal on white.

Read more: The Best Clothing Steamers

LVIOE Cat Eyes Sunglasses — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $22; street price: $26

What we like: Our top glam, ultra-oversize cat-eye cheap sunglasses pick. These showy, oversize sunglasses provide tons of coverage, and they’re best suited to those with a larger-size head. Surprisingly sturdy. Slightly inset lenses that are double-rimmed, for a subtly futuristic look.

Other things to know: Testers with small- and medium-size faces found these sunglasses to be too large and loose. If you have a low nose bridge, these might slide down. Not backed by a warranty. Available on sale in many color options.

Read more: The Best Cheap Sunglasses

Stio Women’s Hometown Down Hooded Jacket — Upgrade Pick
Stio deal price: $230 in salmon or navy; street price: $330

What we like: Our upgrade down jacket pick for women. Offers a significant increase in warmth. Features a tailored fit, a buttery-soft yet durable DWR-treated shell, and fleece-lined hand-warmer pockets. The women’s jacket cuffs are angled to keep snow and wind from going up the sleeve.

Other things to know: Packs down to the size of a 2-liter bottle. 800-fill-power down. Deal price available in smoky salmon and mountain shadow (navy).

Read more: The Best Down Jacket

Nike Air Force 1 ’07 (Low-Top, Unisex/Men’s) — Best For…
Nordstrom deal price: $81 in white or black; street price: $100

What we like: The crisp upper. The bright white. The striking lines. The best iconic streetwear and sneakerhead staples in our white sneakers guide. Super comfortable, with a storied history both on the court and on the street.

Other things to know: Style might seem bulky if you prefer a slimmer shoe. May be too hefty for some. On sale in all white or all black; if you don’t mind a pop of color, the white and olive green is on sale for $70 and ships free for Nike members.

Read more: The Best White Sneakers

Nike Air Force 1 ’07 (Low-Top, Women’s) — Best For…
Nordstrom deal price: $81; street price: $100

What we like: The crisp upper. The bright white. The striking lines. The best iconic streetwear and sneakerhead staples in our white sneakers guide. Super comfortable, with a storied history both on the court and on the street.  

Other things to know: Style might seem bulky if you prefer a slimmer shoe. May be too hefty for some. Price reflects in cart. Not the lowest discount we’ve seen, but a solid deal for the all-white color.  

Read more: The Best White Sneakers

Nike Air Max 90 Gore-Tex Sneakers (Men’s/Unisex) — Best For…
Nike deal price: $89 in gray; street price: $160

What we like: The waterproof Gore-Tex version of the best cool and ultra-comfy mesh-top white sneakers. Breathable design to help keep you cool. An ultra-cushy sole cushions your steps. Great for active days and travel.

Other things to know: Shoes are listed in size options for both men and women. Use a Nike+ membership (free to join) to avoid shipping fees. The street price for Gore-Tex models is higher than standard Air Max 90 shoes. Deal for the gray color.

Read more: The Best White Sneakers

Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (Women’s Sizes) — Best For…
Scheels deal price: $60 including shipping; street price: $160

What we like: The best hiking boots for those who want a flexible fit. Lightweight, work well in many different types of terrain, waterproof, and durable. Offer the comfort of a trail-running shoe with the ankle support of a hiking boot. Have substantial underfoot support.  

Other things to know: Run narrow all the way up the ankle. Take about 10 miles to fully break in, but seem to get better with wear in our tests. Price includes shipping.

Read more: The Best Hiking Boots

Reebok Club C 85 Vintage White Shoes (Unisex) — Our Pick
Amazon deal price: $45; street price: $60

What we like: Our pick for retro tennis shoes from our guide to the best white sneakers. Leather serves up loads of old-school style. Unfussy, low-cut silhouette embodies the sport’s preppy-chic aesthetic. Lightweight foam padding and delightful terry lining make them comfy for casual wear. Interior terry lining is the sweatband you never knew you wanted for your ankles.  

Other things to know: Don’t have much arch support. Run true to size, but are notably narrow—we recommend those with wider feet go up half a size. Not as plush as our Nike picks. Available in most sizes. 

Read more: The Best White Sneakers

Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $120; street price: $143
Best Buy deal price: $120; street price: $143
Walmart deal price: $120; street price: $143
Target deal price: $120; street price: $143

What we like: Our top sleep headphones pick for blocking and masking sounds. Customizable fit, with three sizes of wings and seven sets of ear tips. Bluetooth connectivity enabled. Long battery life: 10 hours of streaming or 14 hours using pre-loaded sounds. Charging case provides around five full charges.

Other things to know: The built-in alarm lacks the ability to snooze. No microphones for taking calls. The earbuds can track your sleep, but the data may not be as in-depth as that of formal sleep-tracking devices.

Read more: The Best Sleep Headphones

Soundcore Space One Noise-Cancelling Headphones — Budget Pick
Verizon deal price: $70 in black; street price: $100

What we like: Our budget over-ear noise-cancelling headphones pick. Impressive noise cancellation and good sound for under $100. Comfortable and lightweight. 40-hour battery life with ANC on. Offers dual-device connectivity, hear-through mode, and quick-charge feature.

Other things to know: The three noise-reducing microphones can make voices sound compressed and somewhat distant to callers. Layout of physical control buttons makes sense, but they’re small and take some practice to master. Customizable sound via Soundcore app. On sale in black.

Read more: The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones

JLab Go Air Sport Wireless Headphones — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $13 in yellow (price reflects in cart); street price: $25

What we like: Our budget wireless earbuds pick for working out. Hook over your ears to stay in place. Sound is surprisingly good for the price. IP55 dust- and water-resistance rating. 8-hour battery life. Charging case holds additional 24 hours of power.  

Other things to know: Lack active noise cancellation and hear-through mode. Either earbud can work independently. Large case won’t easily fit in a pocket. Response to touch-based controls can be inconsistent. On sale in neon yellow; price reflects at checkout.

Read more: The Best Workout Earbuds and Headphones

Sonos Era 100 Speaker — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $200; street price: $250

What we like: Our top pick for a variety of rooms in our guide to building a multiroom wireless speaker system. The Era 100 speaker produces a full, well-balanced sound and fits nicely in any room. Offers support for about 130 streaming services, plus Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Alexa voice control.  

Other things to know: Sonos app can be glitchy and its own voice-control compatibility is limited. Difficult to add external, non-AirPlay-enabled audio players to the system.

Read more: How to Build the Best Multiroom Wireless Speaker System for You

Syitren Paron II Record Player — Another Good Option
Amazon deal price: $180; street price: $230

What we like: Another good all-in-one record player if you prefer a more modern look. Similar to our all-in-one top pick and acoustically almost identical in the midrange and the bass. Has a headphone jack and a button that starts the turntable spinning.  

Other things to know: Syitren is a less established company with just a bare-bones website with little information. If you’re comfortable with that, this is a good record player.

Read more: The Best Turntables and Record Players

Hisense U7N Series LCD/LED TV (65-Inch) — Budget Pick
Best Buy deal price: $680; street price: $850
Walmart deal price: $700; street price: $850
Amazon deal price: $680; street price: $850

What we like: Our budget LCD/LED TV pick. 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.

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.

Read more: The Best LCD/LED TV

Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) — Upgrade Pick
Best Buy deal price: $70; street price: $100
Target deal price: $70; street price: $100
Amazon deal price: $70; street price: $100

What we like: Our upgrade indoor security camera pick and runner-up pet camera pick. Good choice if you need longer, more advanced recordings. Shoots 1080p video clips for up to five minutes. Distinguishes between people, pets, and vehicles. Records 24/7 to the cloud (with a subscription).

Other things to know: Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Offers limited free cloud storage of recordings, though only for three hours following motion capture. Nest Aware subscription adds great features and starts at $8/month.

Read more: The Best Indoor Security Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Android Phone (128 GB, Unlocked) — Pick Variant
Target deal price: $750; street price: $1,100

What we like: The XL version of our upgrade Android phone pick. Offers all of Google’s Pro features. Brighter than the Pixel 9. Has 16 GB of RAM dedicated to running Gemini Advanced, 5x telephoto lens, better selfie camera, and additional Gemini features.

Other things to know: 6.8-inch size (on the diagonal). Video Boost feature is convoluted; you have to turn on the option in video settings before recording. Gimmicky temperature sensor. Guaranteed software and security support until 2031. Deal price on black color reflects in cart.

Read more: The Best Android Phones

Miofive S1 Dash Cam — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $56; street price: $85

What we like: Our budget pick for the best dash cam under $100. Inexpensive and compact with 4K video resolution, great low-light performance, GPS tracking, and a 24-hour parked-car monitoring mode. Supercapacitor power supply instead of lithium battery for added safety.  

Other things to know: Better for handling extreme heat. No interior- or rear-facing camera. Like most of the cameras we tested, it does not come with a microSD card. Build quality could be better. 

Read more: The Best Dash Cam

Vietri Pesce Pazzo Fish Diving Fish Mug — Staff Pick
Bloomingdale’s deal price: $48; street price: $64

What we like: A large, hand-painted mug staff pick. The company is woman-owned, its pieces are made by Italian artisans, and they’re absolutely delightful. Designs vary seasonally, but we’re partial to the Mediterranean-inspired designs.  

Other things to know: 10-ounce mug. More than one pattern available from Bloomingdale’s.

Read more: Our Favorite Mugs

Cadence Capsules (Set of 3) — Gift Pick
Amazon deal price: $34; street price: $42

What we like: A smaller set of leakproof plastic travel containers we like as a gift for frequent travelers. Each holds half an ounce of solids, liquids, or capsules. Magnetized sides keep them compact and easy to locate. Insides have rounded corners.

Other things to know: Each capsule can be customized with a “tile” or label. Set includes three small capsules.

Read more: The 43 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers

Netvue Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $160 in yellow; street price: $185

What we like: Our top smart bird feeder pick. Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Easy-to-fill seed bin. Stunning 1080p wide-angle video and color night vision. Offers options for local and cloud video storage. Alerts include species name of the bird spotted.

Other things to know: One of the easiest feeders to maintain of models we tested. Flip-up roof can hold up to 1.5 liters of seed. Deal price is for the yellow color.

Read more: The Best Smart Bird Feeders

Bird Buddy Pro Solar Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Roof — Runner-Up
Amazon deal price: $200 in blue; street price: $260

What we like: Our new runner-up smart bird feeder pick. This feeder captures birds in 2K video, provides fun and interesting trivia about your feathered friends, and has an active in-app community. Solar roof is a worthwhile investment.

Other things to know: Smaller viewing angle (122 degrees) than our top pick. Bird Buddy Premium ($6 per month or $60 per year) offers additional features and unlimited storage. Deal on blue color.

Read more: The Best Smart Bird Feeders

AncestryDNA Test Kit — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $39; street price: $90
Walmart deal price: $39; street price: $90
Target deal price: $39; street price: $90

What we like: Our top DNA testing kit pick. Makes it easy to explore your ethnic roots. Largest family-matching database we’ve seen. Thorough reports and interface. Straightforward instructions. Presents test results clearly, with useful historical context.  

Other things to know: Only service we tested that’s limited to autosomal testing. Ancestry participates in biomedical research with for-profit and nonprofit groups, but shares anonymized data only with customers’ explicit consent. All DNA test services have privacy risks you should take into account.

Read more: The Best DNA Testing Kit

Dolce & Gabbana Bialetti Moka Express — Gift Pick
Bloomingdale’s deal price: $80; street price: $100

What we like: A striking designer version of our favorite moka pot, recommended in our guide to the best gifts for coffee lovers. The pot’s classic, simple design makes it easy to use and clean. Brews smooth-tasting coffee. Intricate pattern inspired by horse-drawn Sicilian carts.  

Other things to know: 3-cup size. Designer collaboration is pricier than the standard Bialetti pot, but still less than many fancy espresso machines. Deal available in red Dolce & Gabbana design.

Read more: The 31 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers

Ikago Heat Coaster Pro Set Mug And Warmer — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $51; street price: $65

What we like: A mug warmer worth considering if you want a self-heating mug that’s fully kitted out. Comes with the most accessories, including a lid and a dedicated spoon. Looks pretty slick. Touchscreen is easy to operate despite its small size. Can bring room-temperature water up to a drinking temperature.  

Other things to know: The temperature did stay generally consistent in our tests, but was always hotter than the temperature indicated on the screen, sometimes by up to 4 degrees. Dark gray color typically sees more frequent and slightly better deals.

Read more: The Best Mug Warmers

Lego Sunflowers 40524 Building Kit — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $8; street price: $12
Target deal price: $8 (with store pickup, free Circle membership required); street price: $12

What we like: An entry-level kit Lego kit recommended in our ode to Lego flowers. This pack of two individual flowers is a fraction of the cost of bigger botanical kits. Easy to assemble with little time commitment. The kits contain satisfying structural details like curvy petals.  

Other things to know: At around 10 inches tall, they’re not quite life size, but they still pack a sunny punch. Unobtrusive enough to tuck into your home without overpowering an overall aesthetic. Can be added to other botanical bouquets. Available from Target with store pickup; free Target Circle membership required.

Read more: Stop Murdering Houseplants. Try Lego Flowers Instead.

Where Should We Begin – A Game of Stories — Gift Pick
Amazon deal price: $32; street price: $40

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.  

Other things to know: Can also be fun to play with friends. Comes with 200 prompts. 

Read more: The 26 Best Anniversary Gifts by Year

Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $11 with code 3RWELSIW; street price: $22

What we like: Our top wearable reading light pick. Bright and easy to use. Adjustable arms angle the light at the page just how you want. Never felt heavy or uncomfortable on our necks during testing.

Other things to know: Fewer brightness and temperature settings than our bookmark-style pick, but removes the need to adjust a traditional clip-on reading light. Use promo code 3RWELSIW to get the deal price. Lowest price we’ve seen in over a year.

Read more: The Best Reading Light

Hot Ones Hot Sauce 10 Pack Season 25 — Gift Pick
Amazon deal price: $102; street price: $130

What we like: A hot sauce set from our guide to gifts for spice heads. Same 10 hot sauces that host Sean Evans subjects celebrity guests to on the hit YouTube show Hot Ones.   

Other things to know: Evans collaborates with Heatonist, a Brooklyn-based hot sauce shop, to create unique sauces for each season. Guests subjected to this set include Sabrina Carpenter, Hugh Jackman, and more. 

Read more: The 15 Best Gifts for Spice Heads

Kate McLeod Daily Stone Solid Moisturizer — Gift Pick
Nordstrom deal price: $38; street price: $45

What we like: A solid moisturizer bar we recommend as a gift. Formulated with cocoa butter and almond, apricot, avocado, and coconut oils to keep skin supple and glowing, yet not greasy. Smooth, stone-like orb feels great in hands. Softens and melts when it meets the heat of skin.

Other things to know: A splurge, even on sale. Comes with a reusable glide-top bamboo canister for storage. Deal is for the Daily Stone unscented bar, but all scents and sizes are discounted. We saw it for a couple bucks less in December, but this is still a decent buy.

Read more: The 13 Best Self-Care Gifts to Buy Yourself

Kate Mcleod Sleep Pebble Tray — Gift Pick
Nordstrom deal price: $32; street price: $38

What we like: A gift pick we like for people who love to sleep. Each pebble dissolves in a warm bath to release a hydrating blend of cocoa seed butter and jojoba, baobab, and kukui oils, plus a mellow, lavender-forward scent. The slide-out box tray is a joy.    

Other things to know: If you or your giftee don’t have a bath, these can be used on skin in the shower, too. We found the lavender scent isn’t heady or obtrusive. Box of 20. 

Read more: 14 Gifts for People Who Love to Sleep

Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress (10-Inch, Queen) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $420; street price: $470

What we like: Our top supportive mattress pick for under $500. This medium-firm hybrid mattress won testers over with its substantial, supportive feel and excellent edge support. Testers of all sleep positions loved it. Siena offers the longest home trial we’ve seen. Handles on the sides makes changing the sheets easier.

Other things to know: May feel too firm for side-sleepers or those who prefer to be cradled by their mattresses. 180-night home trial period. 10-year limited warranty. Deal for the queen size is solid, but we hoped to see $400 again.

Read more: The Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500)

Saatva Zenhaven Latex Mattress (Queen) — Top Pick
Saatva deal price: $2,550 (price reflects in cart); street price: $3,100

What we like: Our top pick for a latex-foam mattress from Saatva. More durable, breathable, and cooler than many other foam mattresses. Cushioned and supple, with good motion isolation. One of the few mattresses we found that was durable enough for sleepers who weigh more than 200 pounds.

Other things to know: Not particularly soft; you won’t sink as much into this as other foam mattresses (which we like). 125 pounds, so you’ll need a sturdy, good-quality platform or box spring. Street price has risen drastically over the past few years, so the deals we used to post under $2,000 are extremely unlikely to happen again (although we expect to see better deals during Memorial Day sales). Price is for queen. Price reflects in cart.

Read more: Saatva Mattress Reviews: An Honest Assessment

Best Choice Products 4in Portable Folding Mattress (Twin) — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $80; street price: $120
Target deal price: $80; street price: $120
Walmart deal price: $80; street price: $120

What we like: A guest-bed alternative we like. High-density tri-fold folding mattress is significantly more comfortable and functional than an air mattress. Stack two twins for a single guest or lay them side by side for a couple.  

Other things to know: Also comes in full and queen sizes, but we prefer two twin mattresses for ultimate versatility and storage options. Bulky to transport and store. Not ideal if you’re tight on space.

Read more: The Folding Mattress My Overnight Guests Love

Bearaby Cotton Napper Weighted Blanket (15 Pounds) — Top Pick
Bloomingdale’s deal price: $187 in gray or navy; street price: $250

What we like: Our top pick for the best chunky-knit weighted throw. Great for design lovers and people who run warm. Looks and feels like a chic, loose-knit oversize sweater. Made from layers of fat cotton yarn, so it exerts pressure more equally across the body than blankets with pouches of glass microbeads or plastic pellets.

Other things to know: If you’re looking for a fluffy, cuddly blanket to keep you warm, this isn’t it. Less durable than more expensive options. More cumbersome to wash and dry than other picks. Faint synthetic smell out of the box does dissipate when aired out or washed. Deal price is for the 15-pound size in gray or navy.

Read more: The Best Weighted Blankets

Oura Ring Gen3 Sleep Tracker — Worth Considering
Amazon deal price: $200; street price: $300

What we like: Another good sleep tracker worth considering. 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.  

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. Deal price on black or silver colors. Currently our top pick, but will soon be replaced by the Gen4 model and deemed worth considering (guide will be updated soon). Lowest price we’ve seen.

Read more: The Oura Ring Is a $300 Sleep Tracker That Provides Tons of Data. But Is It Worth It?

Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter Blanket (Full/Queen) — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $155 in blue, purple, and off-white; street price: $230

What we like: A staff pick and another good blanket if you want one that feels like the cool side of the pillow. Made of Tencel fabric on the outside sandwiched around a layer of Sorona fill on the inside. The best cooling bedding we’ve tested so far. Consistently feels cool on the skin, even after washing.  

Other things to know: Very thin and slippery, challenging to use as a top layer on the bed. Works best if it sits directly against the skin. Materials aren’t as breathable as our picks made with cotton or linen, and it’s dense. A hard blanket to share with another person. Available in blue, purple, and off-white. 

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Manta Silk Sleep Mask — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $56; street price: $69

What we like: A fully adjustable silk eye mask staff pick. Donut-shaped, 30mm silk eyecups sit right on top of eye sockets. 22mm silk headband. Sturdy Velcro strap keeps mask in place. Excellent for airline travel, especially with included pouch. Machine-washable.  

Other things to know: Bug-like aesthetic. Some side- and stomach-sleepers found the eyecups pressed uncomfortably on their faces. Dye may stain white pillowcases. Expensive, but we think it’s worth it. Deal on pink or purple with clipped on-page coupon. 

Read more: The Best Gift I Ever Received Was This Bug-Like Silk Eye Mask

Brabantia NewIcon Step On Trash Can — Best For…
Wayfair deal price: $64; street price: $90

What we like: The best trash can for a stylish kitchen. 8-gallon size fits standard trash bags. An inner bucket seals in stinky smells. Comes in a bunch of colors. Cylindrical shape makes it well-suited to corners or other empty spaces. 11.5-inch diameter is great for those low on square footage.  

Other things to know: Smaller size may be limiting, and large households or those that produce a lot of waste may need to take the trash out more often. 10-year warranty. A good price for the white color, but we’ve seen black drop to $60. 

Read more: The Best Kitchen Trash Can

Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme Candle — Top Pick
Boy Smells deal price: $38 with code FREESHIPPING; street price: $48

What we like: One of our top warm, woodsy scented candle picks that we also like as a gift. Handsome black glass jar. Earthy and elegant fragrance isn’t overpowering. Top note of Japanese cypress (hinoki) smoke with hints of warm amber, sweet vanilla, florals, and fresh moss.  

Other things to know: Our testers found this ultra-popular pick lives up to the hype. No lid. 20-hour burn time. Label may be crooked. Glossy vessel may show fingerprints. Not the best deal we’ve seen, but still solid since street price shot up by $10 last year. Use code FREESHIPPING for the 8.5-ounce size.

Read more: Our Favorite Scented Candles

Yarra-Decor Bedside Table Lamp with USB Port — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $16 (deal on fabric style); street price: $20

What we like: A cheap and convenient lamp we like in our bedside table lamps guide. Small, but hardworking: Its two USB ports will charge your electronics while you sleep. Fabric style comes with a shade reminiscent of a classic linen style and a metal, wood-pattern laminate covered base.  

Other things to know: Given its low cost, we’re not sure how long it will last, but we’ve been using ours for months. Base looks cheap (because it is). Dimmer toggles from low to high, instead of from high to low. Comes in multiple colors, but deal price is for the fabric style.

Read more: Our Favorite Bedside Lamps

BenchMade Modern Skinny Fat Sofa — Top Pick
BenchMade Modern deal price: $3,260 with code WIRECUTTER30; street price: $4,692

What we like: Our top online sofa pick from our guide to the best gear for small apartments. Comfortable, well-constructed, and very customizable. Wide range of available fabrics in varying colors and textures. Quick turnaround time for custom construction. Excellent customer support and reliable delivery.  

Other things to know: Made in the US from alder hardwood, giving it a stronger frame. You can customize the length from 65 to 100 inches to get the “perfect” fit. Other customization options include depth, upholstery, legs, and fill. Use code WIRECUTTER30 to get the deal price and discounted shipping (normally $250). Example pricing is for the 85-inch sofa with standard depth, stained walnut legs, down alternative cushions, and Blake natural upholstery.

Read more: The Best Gear for Small Apartments

Iris 17-Quart Storage Box (4-pack) — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $20; street price: $24

What we like: Our budget clear storage container pick from our guide to Lego sorting and storage tools. This storage bin is cheap and roomy, and it has a snap-on lid. Tapered design for easy nesting. Also a recommendation in our guide to how to organize a playroom.  

Other things to know: Comes in a pack of four. Roughly 17 by 12 by 7 inches each.

Read more: The Best Lego Sorting and Storage Tools

Levoit Vital 200S Air Purifier — Also Great
Amazon deal price: $160 in white; street price: $185

What we like: Our air purifier pick with solid performance and nice features. Excelled in our smoke tests. Highly efficient. Very quiet on lower, everyday fan settings. Four fan speeds offer a bit more flexibility. Display can be darkened while the air purifier is still running.  

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. On sale in white; we’ve seen this for $10 less and may see it for less again.

Read more: The Best Air Purifier

Vornado Silver Swan Alchemy Fan — Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $130 in gunmetal; street price: $170

What we like: Our upgrade fan pick. Performs even better than our top pick. Creates a pleasant but powerful breeze throughout the room. Doesn’t sound too loud or grating. Offers oscillation, sturdy metal construction, and attractive retro design. One of the easiest to clean fans we tested.  

Other things to know: More energy-intensive on its highest setting than our top pick, but ultimately won’t add that much to your electric bill. Emits a sort of propeller-like whine on its highest setting. The silver color of this model is regularly cheaper, but this model rarely ever sees a price this good.

Read more: The Best Fan

Tiki BiteFighter LED String Lights — Also Great
Tiki Brand deal price: $75; street price: $140

What we like: Our festive spatial mosquito repellent pick. Great for adding lighting to your patio or yard. 36-foot string of LED fairy lights adds three bug-repellent dispellers to control biting insects during backyard parties. Each repeller can be controlled individually. Durable rubber cord.

Other things to know: Depending how they’re hung, it’s possible to protect a 12-by-12-foot patio. Breezy conditions reduce efficacy. Hard to tell whether diffusers are on.

Read more: The Best Mosquito Control Gear for Your Patio or Yard

Milwaukee 3601-22CT M18 Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit — Upgrade Pick
The Home Depot deal price: $150; street price: $200

What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best drill. Consistently handles demanding work faster and easier than 12-volt drills. Great ergonomics, easy to use, and convenient features like belt hook and LED. Long battery life.  

Other things to know: Shorter than any of our 12-volt tools, meaning an easier fit into tighter spots. Comes with two batteries. First deal we’ve seen in over a year.

Read more: The Best Drill

Bosch PS31-2A 12V Max 3/8 In. Drill/Driver Kit — Runner-Up
Amazon deal price: $89; street price: $100

What we like: Our runner-up drill pick. More than enough power for general home tasks. We’ve been using (and recommending) this drill for years, and we’ve seen firsthand a long track record of reliability. 

Other things to know: Lighter than our top pick, but overall clunkier and not as nice to use or hold. Deal is for the tool, charger, and two batteries. Not as low as we saw last year, when it dropped to $80 in October. Street price has also dipped slightly, but it’s still a good drill to pick up if you need to get started on spring cleaning projects now. 

Read more: The Best Drill

ThruNite Archer 2A C Flashlight — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $30 in cool white; street price: $40

What we like: Our top pick for the best flashlight. Waterproof and compact (picture a thick Crayola marker). Stands upright on its end. Wide range of brightness settings. Included rechargeable battery makes the brighter settings more powerful. Can also be powered by two AA batteries.  

Other things to know: Very similar to our previous top pick (the 2A V3, now our runner-up pick), but has an included rechargeable battery. Battery needs to be removed from the flashlight in order to charge. Flimsy belt clip. Deal price on cool white.

Read more: The Best Flashlight

Tiki Patio Smokeless Fire Pit — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $200; street price: $250

What we like: Our top pick for an easy-to-clean, relaxed-looking smokeless fire pit. Will blend in on your patio. Sturdy with a good-looking, wide rim. Simple-to-withdraw ash-collection plate makes cleaning after use fairly easy. Comes with a cover.

Other things to know: Like all smokeless fire pits, doesn’t radiate much heat. Tiki does sell a compatible heat deflector to mitigate this issue, sold separately. Ashtray feels flimsy. Two-year limited warranty. Oft-recurring sale, but typically doesn’t last long.

Read more: The Best Smokeless Fire Pits

Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Fire Pit with Stand — Top Pick
Costco deal price: $200 (Costco membership required); street price: $290

What we like: Our top lightweight smokeless fire pit pick you can move in and out of storage. Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Simple and easy to load with wood and to light. Half the weight of our other picks. Has a removable base plate and ash pan. Includes the stand and carrying case.

Other things to know: Plain aesthetic not appealing to everyone. Reduces smoke by 70% to 80%. Radiates less heat than one might expect. Should not be left out in the rain without a cover. Deal for the metallic bronze finish. Costco membership required.

Read more: Why the Solo Stove Bonfire Is Our Favorite Smokeless Fire Pit

Bio Bidet SlimEdge Bidet Attachment — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $28; street price: $40

What we like: Our budget bidet attachment pick. A low-cost cold-water model that does the cleaning work just fine. Simple to install and use, with basic pressure controls and no outlet required. Fits under your existing toilet seat. Looks nicer than most other basic cold-water attachments. Good for bidet newbies.

Other things to know: No heated water (or seat). Water’s aim can’t be altered. Feels stripped-down and rudimentary compared to luxury models we’ve tested, but it’s also a fraction of the price and executes its primary function. One-year warranty.

Read more: The Best Bidet Toilet Seat or Washlet

Aqara Smart Lock U100 — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $126 in gray; street price: $180

What we like: Our pick for an Apple Home–friendly fingerprint smart lock that’s a fast, quiet, largely friendly deadbolt replacement. Offers an excellent fingerprint reader and Apple Home Key compatibility. We’ve been testing and using the brand’s products for a few years and are impressed by the company’s ever-growing ecosystem.

Other things to know: U100 doesn’t have WiFi built-in; remote access or notifications requires the use of either an Apple Home hub device or an Aqara hub. If you mess up too often, you get (temporarily) locked out. Beats the Black Friday price. Deal on gray.

Read more: The Best Smart Locks

SwitchBot Curtain 3 Smart Curtain Opener — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $60; street price: $90

What we like: Our top pick for the best smart curtain opener. Powerful and widely compatible with most curtain styles. The most reliable and flexible model we tested. Understated design. Motor is quieter than that of the competition, so it won’t interrupt a conversation. The overwhelmingly best option for most people.

Other things to know: Can’t be fully hidden. Installation should be easier. Smaller rechargeable battery than our other picks, but SwitchBot offers a solar-panel accessory (sold separately) to alleviate that issue. Compatible hub required for remote access and voice control—otherwise you’re confined to using it like a basic motorized curtain.

Read more: The Best Smart Retrofit Shade, Blind, and Curtain Openers

Cotopaxi Allpa 60L Gear Hauler Tote — Also Great
Backcountry deal price: $100 in fatigue green; street price: $125
Camp Saver deal price: $100 with code FLOWERS; street price: $125

What we like: Our beach bag pick for big families. Measures 14 by 20 by 14 inches and is capable of holding 60 liters. Has three interior pockets. Well-built by a registered B-corp that’s also transparent about its social and environmental impact and safe labor practices.

Other things to know: About as large as one person can comfortably handle. Has a thorough repair, replace, or credit lifetime warranty. On sale in green at Backcountry. On sale in several colors at Camp Saver with code FLOWERS.

Read more: The Best Beach Bag

Simple Modern Trek Tumbler (40 Ounces) — Staff Pick
Amazon deal price: $21; street price: $30
Target deal price: $21; street price: $30

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. Stopped leaks with its screw-top lid. Available in over 20 colors and patterns.  

Other things to know: Most are dishwasher-safe, though some patterned options are hand-wash-only to preserve their design. At Target, avoid shipping fees with store pickup or purchase by Circle Card.

Read more: Sorry, but Stanley Tumblers Leak Too Much. These 4 Dupes Are Superior.

Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus Booster Seat — Top Pick
Target deal price: $70 in gray; street price: $100

What we like: Our top high-back booster car seat pick. Cleverly designed LATCH system for easy installation. Two collapsible cupholders. The best seat-belt threader of any other seat we tested. Narrow, space-saving frame will fit a child for years. Converts from a high-back to a backless booster.  

Other things to know: Weighs about 10 pounds. No storage for detached LATCH connectors. Fits kids that are 38 to 57 inches tall with a weight range of 40 to 100 pounds in high-back mode and 40 to 110 pounds in backless mode. A little pricey. Gray is on sale with free Target Circle membership. 

Read more: The Best Booster Car Seats

Snoo Smart Sleeper Bassinet — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $1,187; street price: $1,500

What we like: Our top pick for a smart rocker bassinet. A well-engineered, responsive electronic bassinet outfitted with sensors. Can detects a baby’s needs and soothe them to sleep with automated rocking and white noise. When it works, it can be dreamy. Robust customer service.  

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.

Read more: The Best Bassinets and Bedside Sleepers

PetKit EverSweet Solo 2 Water Fountain — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $40; street price: $50

What we like: Our top water fountain pick for cats and small dogs. The easiest fountain to take apart and clean; only five main parts to keep track of. Nearly silent wireless pump has a convenient auto shut-off feature so it doesn’t burn out when the water level gets too low.  

Other things to know: App lets you set up cleaning and refill reminders, but has limited feature set. We’ve had mixed experiences with customer service. Doesn’t include the type of 5v 1A adapter you’d need to charge it in a standard outlet.

Read more: The Best Water Fountain for Cats and Dogs

Gorilla Grip Cat Litter Trapping Mat (Large) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $15 in gray; street price: $20

What we like: Our top pick for the best cat litter mat. Traps fine-grain scattered litter particles well. More comfortable for cat paws than most other mats we tested. Comes in over a dozen colors and seven sizes.  

Other things to know: Tight coils on mat’s surface make it harder to clean gunk and liquid than most others we tested. We’ve seen a few reviews complaining of durability and lack of skid resistance. Deal is for the large (35-by-23-inch) size in gray.

Read more: The Best Cat Litter Mat

Brother P-Touch Cube Label Maker — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $45; street price: $55

What we like: Our budget label maker pick. Easy to use. Good for occasional label making. Bluetooth-enabled. Produces the same high-quality labels and uses the same great design software as our top pick.  

Other things to know: A stripped-down version of our top pick. No auto-cutting mechanism and no rechargeable battery. Not ideal for larger projects. Recurring deal price.

Read more: The Best Label Makers

HON Ignition 2.0 Office Chair — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $340 in black; street price: $420

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.  

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. On sale in black mesh.

Read more: The Best Office Chairs

Anker 633 Magnetic Battery Portable Charger — Top Pick
Anker deal price: $40 in black; street price: $55
Newegg deal price: $40 with code NK325WJ2S in black; street price: $55
Amazon deal price: $40; street price: $55

What we like: Our top wireless power bank pick. Can charge most phones up to three times. MagSafe wireless charging pad, USB-C PD port, and USB-A port have a combined output of 18 W. Fast and reliable customer support. Great for travel or at-home charging.

Other things to know: Kickstand is a bit flimsy, but still handy. Heavier than some other options. Gets hot, but that’s true of most wireless power banks. Two-year warranty. Recurring deal price. Anker coupon code applies automatically; use code NK325WJ2S at Newegg to get the deal price.

Read more: The Best Wireless Portable Chargers and Power Banks

EBL NiMH AA 2,800 mAh Rechargeable Batteries (8-Pack) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $11; street price: $15

What we like: One of our top picks for best rechargeable AA batteries. Low self-discharge levels. Rated to last at least 1,000 charges and discharges. Capacity rating of 2,800 mAh.  

Other things to know: All our top AA rechargeable battery picks performed about the same, besting the other models in our testing pool. Our guide writers recommend you get whichever pick is the least expensive.

Read more: The Best Rechargeable AA and AAA Batteries

TravelCard Plus Portable Charger — Best For…
TravelCard deal price: $33 with code SAVE15 ; street price: $39

What we like: The best portable charger for a small boost of power. Super slim, updated version with two built-in cables (USB-C and Lightning). Powerful for its size. Sleek, sturdy, and one of the smallest and lightest we’ve tested. Comes in lots of fun colors.

Other things to know: Will give your phone a boost, but might not fully charge it. Super slow to recharge. Street price has risen over the years. Use code SAVE15.

Read more: The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for Phones and Tablets

EBL Rechargeable Battery Charger Box — Best For
Amazon deal price: $32; street price: $40

What we like: Our pick for a rechargeable battery charger best for if you need NiMH AA and AAA batteries. Former pick that we now recommend as a bundle including 12 AA batteries, 8 AAA batteries, and two C/D battery adapters. Everything included comes neatly packed in a sturdy plastic storage case.

Other things to know: A great way to stock up on batteries when you buy a charger. Includes charger, unlike cheaper purple version.

Read more: The Best Rechargeable AA and AAA Batteries

This article was edited by Megan Beauchamp.

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