The Best Grill Tools and Accessories

by Wirecutter Staff

After testing more than 90 tools from grill brushes to chimney starters, we have recommendations for everything you need to barbecue with ease.

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Two of our picks for the best flashlight, shown with both lights turned on next to a lit candle.

The Best Flashlight

by Doug Mahoney

You can do better than the flashlight on your phone.

  • Four people having a meal outdoors under string lights that are placed in a tree above.

    How to Hang Outdoor String Lights (and Make Them Look Good)

    by Rose Maura Lorre

    Get your outdoor setup looking lovely with our tips on the best materials and methods for installing outdoor string lights.

  • Two irons resting on top of a T-shirt on an ironing board.

    The Best Clothing Iron

    by Jackie Reeve

    After testing dozens of irons (and researching many more), we think the Black+Decker Allure Steam Iron D3030 is the best clothing iron for most people.

  • A vacuum using its headlight to spot and suck crumbs off a hardwood floor.

    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.

Electronics

  • What My Vintage Digital Camera Obsession Has Taught Me

    What My Vintage Digital Camera Obsession Has Taught Me

    by Ben Keough

    Before you go digging for hidden gems in the graveyard of digital camera history, heed these warnings.

  • The Best Portable SSD

    The Best Portable SSD

    by Joel Santo Domingo

    If you need a fast, reliable way to move files between computers, the Samsung T7 Shield (1 TB) is the portable solid-state drive for you.

  • The Best Android Phones

    The Best Android Phones

    by Roderick Scott and Ryan Whitwam

    Excellent Android phones come in all sizes at a variety of prices, but Google’s latest Pixels are the best you can buy.

Sleep

The Leesa Hybrid in a bed room.

The Best Hybrid Mattresses

by Joanne Chen

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 L.L.Bean Pima Cotton Percale Sheet Set and the Cultiver Linen Sheet Set, our picks for best sheets for hot sleepers.

    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.

  • The Zinus Moiz bed frame with a blanket wrapped mattress on top.

    The Best Platform Bed Frames Under $600

    by Gregory Han and Dorie Chevlen

    These stylish and sturdy, yet inexpensive, platform bed frames offer great support for most foam and spring mattresses.

  • The Riley Textured Cotton Coverlet in white.

    The Best Blankets

    by Jackie Reeve

    These seven good-looking, durable blankets will work for a variety of seasons and styles, on top of the bed or layered with other bedding for extra warmth.

Kitchen

  • The Best Vodkas

    The Best Vodkas

    by Haley Perry

    After tasting 15 different vodkas, our testers developed a newfound respect for the spirit, and five favorites.

  • Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.

    Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.

    by Gabriella Gershenson, Anna Perling, and Wirecutter Staff

    These gift baskets offer the best combination of taste, presentation, and value we’ve found, and we think they’ll delight recipients year-round.

  • The Best Spiralizer

    The Best Spiralizer

    by Michael Sullivan

    After 30 hours of researching and spiralizing many pounds of vegetables, we think the OXO Good Grips Spiralizer is the best choice for most people.

Appliances

Some of our picks for best vacuum for pet hair, being displayed next to some loose pet hair and pet toys.

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.

  • A person holding our pick for best hand mixer, the Breville Handy Mix Scraper.

    The Best Hand Mixer

    by Lesley Stockton and Anna Perling

    After 20 hours of testing, we think that the Breville Handy Mix Scraper is the best hand mixer for baking, sauces, or small-batch recipes.

  • Several of our vacuum picks.

    The Best Vacuum Cleaners

    by Sabine Heinlein

    For a dependable, versatile, and affordable cleaner, we prefer a bagless upright, but we have recommendations for other types of vacuums as well.

  • The various handheld vacuums that were tested resting amongst each other and scattered cereal and pet hair.

    The Best Handheld Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Handheld vacs ferret out crumbs from cushions, dirt from car seats, and fur from sofas. We recommend the Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit.

Gifts

  • The 33 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

    The 33 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

    by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

    Some people shop months in advance. Others shop days before. If you’re in the latter camp, we’ve got you—and your mom—covered.

  • The 32 Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts

    The 32 Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts

    by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

    If you haven’t gotten your dad a gift yet, don’t worry. The picks here arrive in two days or less—or in his email inbox right this minute.

  • The 41 Best Gifts for Mom

    The 41 Best Gifts for Mom

    by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

    Mom has been with you through life’s ups and downs. Give her something thoughtful, beautiful, or delightful to show how much you appreciate her.

Outdoors

The Nebula Mars 3 Air (right) sitting on a rock, an orange lantern and a smaller rock (left), and the Nebular Mars 3 resting in the middle.

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, Most Comfortable Bras

    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

    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.

  • Purging Old Clothes? Here’s How to Responsibly Donate and Repurpose Your Castoffs.

    Purging Old Clothes? Here’s How to Responsibly Donate and Repurpose Your Castoffs.

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    Figuring out what to get rid of is just the beginning. We tapped experts and researched recycling programs to find reasonable ways to offload your clothes.

Travel

A Travelpro rolling suitcase, next to clothes and a purse.

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.

  • Various travel gear items laid out on a yellow background.

    The Best Gear for Travel

    by Wirecutter Staff

    We put in another year and tens of thousands more miles of travel to test the best travel gear—and we stand by last year’s choices alongside a few new picks.

  • several bag organizers

    The Best Bag and Cable Organizers

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    Always losing cables, SD cards, and tubes of lip balm in the depths of your backpack? A bag organizer will help you corral what you carry every day.

  • Different kinds of fanny packs hanging from a fence.

    The Best Fanny Packs

    by Kaitlyn Wells and Jordan McMahon

    Cute and convenient, fanny packs securely transport your belongings as you travel hands free. We found five great ones to suit a range of styles and situations.

Health and fitness

  • Bite Bits Are the Least Bad Plastic-Free Toothpaste Tabs We Tested

    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

    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.

  • The Best Hair Dryer

    The Best Hair Dryer

    by Nancy Redd

    After more than 70 hours of research and tests of 42 hair dryers, we’ve found that many perform similarly, but the Rusk W8less is the one we recommend first.

Baby and kid

Both of our picks for best baby bouncer and rocker on a blue background.

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.

Pets

  • The Best Flea Treatments for Cats and Dogs

    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

    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

    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

A screenshot of the PowerWash Simulator game.

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.

Software and apps

Office

A selection of compact mechanical keyboard that we tested to find the best.

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.

  • Four of the mechanical keyboards that we tested to find the best, shown together with replacement keys.

    The Best Mechanical Keyboards

    by Kimber Streams

    If you spend a lot of time typing, a mechanical keyboard can be a great quality-of-life improvement. We have recommendations for just about every budget.

  • Our top three picks for best lumbar support pillow, shown stacked side by side.

    The Best Lumbar Support Pillow

    by Melanie Pinola

    If you slouch while sitting at your desk for long periods or suffer from back pain after a long workday, a lumbar support pillow can make all the difference.

  • Three of our picks for best desk lamp, shown side by side next to some office items like a cup of coffee, a notebook and a pencil.

    The Best Desk Lamps

    by Gregory Han and Melanie Pinola

    We found seven of the best desk lamps in various styles to brighten up any workspace and help you stay on task.

Cars

  • The Best Dash Cam

    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

    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.

  • The Best Car Phone Mount

    The Best Car Phone Mount

    by Roderick Scott and Nick Guy

    No matter where you want to mount it, we’ve got plenty of options to keep your phone safely in view while you’re driving.

Money

A collage including a Nespresso machine, a Monos Hybrid Trunk and an Apple Air Tag.

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.

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