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Saatva Mattress Reviews: An Honest Assessment
by Christina Colizza
Saatva is known for elegantly designed mattresses made with high-quality materials. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering one.
I Feel Naked Without This $70 Multi-Tool
by Joel Santo Domingo
A handy, compact, quality multi-tool makes everyday tasks so much easier.
31 of the Best Housewarming Gifts
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Thoughtfully chosen housewarming gifts can help a new house or apartment become a home.
The Best Robot Vacuums
by Sabine Heinlein
Robot vacuums never get bored or tired, so with little effort on your part, they can keep your floors consistently tidy.
Electronics
The Best Windows Ultrabook
by Kimber Streams
If you’re looking for a laptop, you probably should get an ultrabook—and we have recommendations in just about every price range.
The Best Laptops for Video and Photo Editing
by Dave Gershgorn
Photographers and video editors on the go need a powerful laptop with good battery life, and the 16-inch MacBook Pro is almost always the best tool for the job.
The Best Business Laptops
by Dave Gershgorn
An ultrabook is likely to be the best laptop for most people, but business laptops hold up to travel and frequent use thanks to their repairability.
Sleep
The Best Sleep Headphones (But We Hoped for Better)
by Lauren Dragan
All of the sleep headphones we tested fell short in some way, but we still have three recommendations for different uses and budgets.
The Best Hybrid Mattresses
by Caira Blackwell
Part coil, part foam, hybrid mattresses have a range of feels. Here are our favorites, plus what you need to know to find one that’s right for you.
The Best Mattresses for 2024
by Joanne Chen and Caira Blackwell
The perfect mattress is highly individual. We’ve researched and tested dozens of mattresses, in a range of prices, to help you find your best night’s sleep.
The Best Sheets for Hot Sleepers
by Jackie Reeve
If you sleep hot in the summer (or any other season), we think high-quality cotton or linen sheets are the best choice for keeping you cool.
Kitchen
8 Tools to Level Up Your Bread Baking Game
by Ben Keough
You don’t need a lot of tools to make good bread, but the right ones can make the process easier, more repeatable, and even more fun.
The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven
by Michael Sullivan
If you want an appliance that’s more versatile than a pod-shaped air fryer, we recommend the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro.
The Best Margarita Mixes, Ranked
by Haley Perry
We sampled 12 margarita mixes, on their own and in cocktails, to find the best-tasting of the bunch.
Appliances
The Best Air Conditioner
by Thom Dunn
Our firsthand tests have found air conditioners that will keep you cool, quietly and efficiently.
The Best Upright and Canister Vacuums
by Sabine Heinlein
Only a powerful plug-in upright or canister vacuum can truly deep-clean your carpets and floors. We recommend four.
What’s the Best Vacuum for Hardwood Floors?
by Sabine Heinlein
Any vacuum can clean bare floors, but some models make it a little easier. We think the Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction does an excellent job.
What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?
by Sabine Heinlein
We recommend six vacuums that have the tools, power, and maneuverability to tackle pet fur in your carpets, on your couch, or in your car.
Gifts
The 12 Best Pet Loss and Memorial Gifts
by Samantha Schoech
Support a grieving pet companion with a gift that helps them remember their animal friend with joy.
The 26 Best Anniversary Gifts By Year
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Celebrate your relationship and commitment with gifts that remind your partner how much they’re loved.
The 23 Best Retirement Gifts
by Mari Uyehara
Celebrate the end of working—forever! Our favorite retirement gifts will help your loved one make the most of their newfound free time.
Outdoors
The Best Portable Solar Battery Charger
by Sarah Witman
The Allpowers SP012 Solar Panel 100W is the best choice for charging a phone and other essential devices in the great outdoors.
The Best Outdoor Projector Screen
by Adrienne Maxwell and Geoffrey Morrison
If you want to get the cleanest, brightest picture for your outdoor movie night, use an outdoor projector screen like Elite Screens’s Yard Master Series.
The Best Collapsible Folding Wagons
by Katharine Gammon
Whether you’re headed to the beach or hauling groceries, we’ve found the folding wagons to best help you lug your gear.
The Best Outdoor Projector
by Adrienne Maxwell
If you’re looking for a more rugged, portable projector to take outdoors, the easy-to-use Nebula Mars 3 offers good brightness and a long battery life.
Style
The Best Women’s Underwear
by Annemarie Conte and Zoe Vanderweide
A reliable pair of undies should be comfy, attractive, and well constructed. (Also: No bunching, pinching, or pulling, please!) We found five great options.
The Best, Most Comfortable Bras
by Zoe Vanderweide
Whether you’re hunting for an everyday underwire bra, a comfy lounge bralette, or a minimizer that doesn’t suck, these seven bra picks have got you covered.
The Best White Sneakers
by Zoe Vanderweide
A great pair of white sneakers should look as good as it feels. These six stylish pairs—in women’s, men’s, and unisex sizes—are our very favorite.
Travel
Wirecutter’s Summer of Giveaways
by Wirecutter Staff
Air Travel Is Chaos. This Gear Will Help Get You Through the Exasperating Delays.
by Elissa Sanci
These things don’t make your flight take off any faster, but they can make the wait a little more tolerable.
When a Simple Tote Bag Becomes a Lasting Heirloom
by Lauren Sullivan
A rumination on love, loss, and the things we gift and leave each other.
We’ve Loved Luggage From Travelpro’s Platinum Elite Line for a Decade. Here’s Why.
by Kit Dillon
Travelpro Platinum Elite is our most loyal travel companion.
Health and fitness
The Best Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and Other Hearing Solutions
by Lauren Dragan
No single over-the-counter hearing device is perfect for everyone, so we offer different recommendations for different priorities and budgets.
Bite Bits Are the Least Bad Plastic-Free Toothpaste Tabs We Tested
by Jessica Hullinger
Although toothpaste tablets weren’t the eco-friendly game changer we were hoping for, Bite Toothpaste Bits were by far the best of three that we tested.
The Best Hybrid Bike
by Christine Ryan
After riding more than a dozen hybrid bikes in hilly San Francisco, we’ve pegged the Marin Fairfax 1 as our favorite (and most affordable) bike for commuters.
Baby and kid
The Best Tablet for Kids
by Ryan Whitwam and Andrew Cunningham
The best tablet for your kid is the old one you aren’t using anymore. If you’re buying new, Apple’s 9th-generation iPad has the best app selection.
The Best Baby Bouncers and Rockers
by Jessica Bernhard and Rachael Rifkin
A bouncer offers a safe place to set your baby down and keep them entertained. After extensive testing, we think the BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft is the best one.
The Best Ways to Track Your Kid (And Why You Might Not Want To)
by Ellen Lee
A device that keeps tabs on a kid’s location from afar can be a reassuring tool as they start to navigate the world on their own.
Our Favorite Diaper Creams, Nail and Hair Tools, and Other Baby Care Essentials
by Wirecutter Staff
Grooming a squirmy baby can be a chore. These tools have helped Wirecutter parents keep their infants brushed, trimmed, bathed, diapered, and happy.
Pets
The Best Flea Treatments for Cats and Dogs
by Kaitlyn Wells
Fighting fleas and parasites depends on your pet and your location—ask your vet first, and see if one of these is right for you.
Adopting a New Dog Checklist
by Kaitlyn Wells
Before you bring home a dog for the first time, make sure you have everything to keep your new pet happy and healthy.
How to Buy the Best Dog Food
by Kaitlyn Wells and Mel Plaut
Is the food you’re feeding your pup up to snuff? We’re here to help you find out.
Games and hobbies
How to DIY Your Own Outdoor Movie Theater
by Geoffrey Morrison and Adrienne Maxwell
Skip the cinema this summer and enjoy a movie night in your backyard.
Skip House Cleaning. Play These Cleaning-Themed Video Games Instead.
by Haley Perry and Arthur Gies
Spring is almost over, but there’s never a bad time to clean or organize in a video game—and your back is less likely to ache when you’re finished.
The Best Telescopes for Beginners
by Signe Brewster and Colin Rosemont
We’ve tested 14 top-rated telescopes over the years, and we’re certain the Celestron NexStar 5SE provides the best functionality for a dedicated beginner.
The Best Electronic Cutting Machines From Cricut and Silhouette
by Jackie Reeve and Arriana Vasquez
If you’re a crafter who needs to cut materials like cardstock or vinyl, we think the Cricut Explore 3 is the best electronic cutting machine.
Software and apps
The Best Online Fax Services
by Melanie Pinola
If you need to send occasional faxes for free, no service does it better than Dropbox Fax. Need to fax sensitive info? Give mFax a try.
The Best Parental Control Apps to Manage Screen Time (and Keep Your Kid Safer Online)
by Ellen Lee
Most tweens and teens have their own phone. The right app can help set limits—and aid kids in developing healthy tech habits.
How to Set Up a Tablet for Kids
by Ellen Lee
If you're handing a smartphone or tablet to your child for the first time, here are a few tools that can help the transition go smoothly.
Office
The Best Cordless Phone
by Nick Guy and Melanie Pinola
If you want the best phone for your home, these cordless options deliver on voice quality, range, and more.
I’m Wirecutter’s Resident Notebook Expert. Here’s My Favorite Journal.
by Melanie Pinola
The Leuchtturm1917 Hardcover Notebook Classic is the just-right notebook for this avid journaler.
The Best Projectors
by Adrienne Maxwell
We reviewed every type of projector to find the best projector to fit your needs, whether it’s for a home theater or a home office.
The Best Compact Mechanical Keyboards
by Kimber Streams
A compact mechanical keyboard takes up less space on a desk than a regular one—but you might need to be prepared to give up some keys in return.
Cars
The Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats
by Christina Szalinski
After researching dozens of seats and testing 17, we’ve concluded that the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible is the best convertible car seat for most families.
The Best Dash Cam
by Geoffrey Morrison and Sarah Witman
If you want the peace of mind of having a dash cam record as you drive, we think the Viofo A229 Pro is the best overall choice for most people.
The Best USB Car Charger
by Nick Guy and Sarah Witman
We’ve tested the best car chargers, and we have recommendations for affordable, reliable options that can fast-charge any device while you’re on the road.
Money
I’m an Outdoor Expert at Wirecutter. Here Are the Best Deals We’ve Found From REI’s Big Sale.
by Christine Ryan and Kaitlin Mahar
REI’s annual Anniversary Sale is here. These are the best deals we’ve seen so far on Wirecutter-approved camping, hiking, and other outdoor gear.
Need a Graduation Gift? We Found 9 Great Deals on Wirecutter Picks.
by Dan Kim
Whether the new grad in your life is pursuing higher education or entering the job market, you’re in luck: We found 9 deals on expert-picked graduation gifts.
13 Mother’s Day Deals You Still Have Time to Order
by Dan Kim
Mother’s Day is May 12. If you haven’t picked out a gift, don’t worry: We have 13 great deals on Wirecutter picks that would impress any matriarch.
Upgrade Your Kitchen Right Now With These 11 Deals
by Kaitlin Mahar
From buy-it-for-life cookware to ice cream makers and espresso machines, we’ve found a whole buffet of deals to help you upgrade your kitchen.