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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.

  • Pur Advanced Faucet Water Filtration System attached to a faucet

    The Best Faucet-Mounted Water Filter

    by Tim Heffernan

    Here are our picks for the best water filter to mount on a kitchen faucet.

  • The corner of a hot tub, shown filled with water and with the jets on.

    How to Shop for a Hot Tub

    by Tim Heffernan

    This guide will help you plan out the purchase for the hot tub of your dreams.

  • A fridge door, slightly open to reveal a fridge full of food and beverages.

    How to Organize Your Fridge

    by Marguerite Preston

    A few clear bins, painter’s tape, and a Sharpie can keep chaos out of your fridge.

Electronics

  • The Best Budget Projector for a Home Theater

    The Best Budget Projector for a Home Theater

    by Adrienne Maxwell

    The BenQ HT2060’s good contrast, bright output, and impressive color accuracy make it our pick for the best budget home theater projector.

  • Back Up and Secure Your Digital Life

    Back Up and Secure Your Digital Life

    by Haley Perry

    From password managers to backup software, here are the apps and services everyone needs to protect themselves from security breaches and data loss.

  • The Best Things to Get for Your New Laptop

    The Best Things to Get for Your New Laptop

    by Haley Perry

    From laptop bags to headphones to chargers to dongles galore, here are the essential accessories to help you use your new laptop.

Sleep

An illustration of a person's eyes with a clock for each pupil, each clock showing a different time.

How to Survive Daylight Saving Time

by Caira Blackwell

Daylight saving time can wreak havoc on your sleep, and more. Here are tips to make the transition easier.

Kitchen

  • The Best Skillet

    The Best Skillet

    by Michael Sullivan and Lesley Stockton

    We’ve completed more than 90 collective hours of research and testing since 2014. Here’s what we recommend as the best skillet for most cooks.

  • The Best Electric Stoves and Ranges

    The Best Electric Stoves and Ranges

    by Rachel Wharton

    The sturdy GE JB735 is our favorite electric range because of its high-performing cooktop and excellent convection oven.

  • The Best Slow Cooker

    The Best Slow Cooker

    by Anna Perling

    We spent 109 hours researching and testing 14 slow cookers, and found that the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget is the best you can get.

Appliances

Two different vacuums on a rug.

What’s the Best Vacuum for Carpets?

by Sabine Heinlein

To clean carpets and rugs well, you need a vacuum that is equipped for the task. The SEBO Felix Premium and SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium are excellent choices.

  • All the cordless stick vacuums we tested for this guide, with pet hair, candy, cereal, and dirt and other messes on the floor.

    The Best Cordless Stick Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Power cords got you wound up? We’ve tested dozens of cordless stick vacuums to find those with the best combination of cleaning power, comfort, and convenience.

  • The Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B and the Bissell Little Green Pet Pro 2891 situated next to each other, between two messes of ice cream and red wine.

    The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

    by Sabine Heinlein

    A spot cleaner like the Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B can help you tackle spills, splats, and other messes on your carpet or upholstery.

  • Our pick for best slide-in electric range overall, the GE JS760, shown in black, installed in a kitchen.

    The Best Slide-In Electric Ranges

    by Tyler Wells Lynch

    After sorting through nearly 60 electric slide-in ranges, we recommend the GE JS760 as a reasonably priced, reliable stove that’ll look good in most kitchens.

Gifts

  • The Best Strategy Board Games

    The Best Strategy Board Games

    by James Austin

    The best strategy games pit you against your friends in an intense battle of wits. These are four of our favorites.

  • The 30 Best Gifts for Families

    The 30 Best Gifts for Families

    by Samantha Schoech

    These thoughtful and engaging gifts for all ages encourage intergenerational bonding—and kick-start loads of fun.

  • The Best Care Packages

    The Best Care Packages

    by Samantha Schoech

    We tested eight care-package services to find the ones with the best stuff, the best service, and the best prices. Our picks are the ones we’d happily use again.

Outdoors

The Best Puffy Blanket

by Hannah Weinberger

After wrapping ourselves in thirteen different puffy blankets, we found the Rumpl Down Puffy is the best insulated blanket to take outside.

  • A group of people wearing our picks for best sports bra in front of a blue background.

    The Best Sports Bras

    by Christina Colizza, Anna Perling, and Ingrid Skjong

    To find the right sports bra, your best bet is to try as many as possible. We recommend 13 options to kick-start your search.

  • Three commuter bike lights attached to the handlebars of a bicycle.

    The Best Commuter Bike Lights

    by Lindsay Warner and Michael Zhao

    After testing some 110 lights over the past nine years, we can recommend the best headlight and the best taillight for most people who commute by bicycle.

  • Our three picks for best stroller wagon, shown side by side in front of a pink background.

    The Best Stroller Wagons

    by Liz Iversen

    Got kids and gear you need to schlep to the soccer field, the beach, or the neighborhood block party? A stroller wagon might be for you.

Style

Travel

Four Osprey travel backpacks, two blue, two green, sitting next to each other.

The Best Travel Backpack

by Geoffrey Morrison

For trips ranging from a week to multiple months, the Osprey Farpoint 55 and Fairview 55 carried everything we needed comfortably.

  • A selection of messenger bags tested for this review.

    Our Favorite Messenger Bags

    by Sri Rain Stewart

    Stylish and practical, a great messenger bag can be a commuter’s best friend. We found five great options that will suit a range of budgets, tastes, and lifestyles.

  • Four filtered water bottles along with replacement filters and straws.

    The Best Filtered Water Bottles

    by Tim Heffernan

    You can get cleaner, better-tasting water with a filtered bottle that can travel with you—but other filtered water options may be more convenient overall.

  • A person sitting on a couch wearing a black Pluto Pod Travel Pillow with the eye mask pulled over their eyes.

    Pluto Pod Travel Pillow: A First-Class Sleep Experience in Economy

    by Dorie Chevlen

    This travel pillow is so great you won’t even care if you look silly wearing it.

Health and fitness

Baby and kid

A Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 and an Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), the best smartwatches for kids, shown side by side.

The Best Smartwatches for Kids

by Ellen Lee

Choosing the right communication tool for a child can be complicated. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.

  • A woman wearing a wrap ring baby carrier in grey.

    The Best Baby Wraps and Slings

    by Jennifer Bogo

    We spent over 250 hours testing 15 wraps, slings, and meh dais, and found that the Solly Baby Wrap and Sakura Bloom Basics Sling are the best for most people.

  • The board game Max, displayed on a wooden table, next to the box for the game.

    30(ish) Family-Friendly Games We Love Under $35

    by Wirecutter Staff and Gabriella DePinho

    Break out the board games! Here’s a selection of our favorite cheap(ish) picks for players of all ages.

  • Two different diaper pails pictured together with a baby bottle and a stack of diapers.

    The Best Diaper Pail

    by Jenni Gritters and Winnie Yang

    A great diaper pail will contain stink, and make the process of changing a squirming baby easier.

Pets

  • The Best Winter Jackets and Raincoats for Dogs

    The Best Winter Jackets and Raincoats for Dogs

    by Mel Plaut

    We used eight dog jackets on dozens of walks. The WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Premier Free Parka Deluxe Dog Coat is the best for keeping your pup warm and dry.

  • The Best Pet Camera

    The Best Pet Camera

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    Want to keep tabs on your beloved pet when you’re away? There’s a ready solution—and it’s cheaper than the pricey pet cameras you’ve seen online.

  • What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?

    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.

Games and hobbies

The Best 3D Pen

by Signe Brewster

After 35 hours of testing, we think the easy-to-use, comfortable, full-featured 3Doodler Create+ is the best tool for drawing 3D sculptures.

  • An assortment of bath bombs that we tested, in different colors, patterns, and sizes.

    The Best Bath Bombs Are Lush Bath Bombs

    by Nancy Redd

    Bath bombs from Lush, whose co-founder invented the effervescent tub treats, are truly the bomb. We tried 14 less-expensive options, finding none could compete.

  • A screenshot from the video game "Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden."

    Video Games to Ride Out the End of Winter

    by Wirecutter Staff

    Winter isn’t done yet, but there’s good news: These video games are ready to hang out with you inside until it warms up out there.

  • Several pieces of evidence, in various forms of printed materials and letters from the Madok’s Lost Treasure mystery box game.

    Our 5 Favorite Mystery Box Game Subscriptions

    by James Austin

    We played five different through-the-mail mystery subscription games to see what makes them stand out.

Software and apps

  • How to Organize Your Digital Files

    How to Organize Your Digital Files

    by Melanie Pinola

    With the right setup of folders and file names, you’ll always be able to find what you need on your computer.

  • The Best Password Managers

    The Best Password Managers

    by Andrew Cunningham, Thorin Klosowski, and Max Eddy

    Everyone should use a password manager, and after researching dozens and testing six, we recommend 1Password because it’s secure and easy to use.

  • The Best Photo Editing Apps for Android and iOS

    The Best Photo Editing Apps for Android and iOS

    by Erin Roberts and Ben Keough

    If you wish your phone’s photos looked better, or if you just prefer editing images on your phone or tablet, Adobe Lightroom or Snapseed is the best choice.

Office

The Wi-Fi mesh networking kits we tested lined up side by side.

The Best Wi-Fi Mesh-Networking Systems

by Joel Santo Domingo

If a normal router can’t provide reliable wireless access to every corner of your home, mesh systems should help you work from home and stream games and movies without a hitch.

  • Our two picks for best home projector for a living room, side by side with a vertical stack of DVDs in between.

    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.

  • A scattered stack of business cards with various colors and patterns on them.

    The Best Business Card Printing Services

    by Erin Roberts

    We tested nine business card printing services and found that Moo delivers high-quality cards and is easy to use.

  • Four chairs we recomend, clustered close together on a green rug.

    The Best Office Chair

    by Melanie Pinola and Kaitlyn Wells

    The impressively supportive, adjustable, and durable Steelcase Gesture is still our pick for the best office chair for most people, as it has been since 2015.

Cars

  • The Best Dash Cam

    The Best Dash Cam

    by Sarah Witman

    If you’d like the peace of mind of having a dash cam record as you drive, we think the Vantrue N4 is the best overall choice for most people.

  • The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home

    The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home

    by Sarah Witman

    After 28 hours of research and 85 hours of testing, we’ve found the best ways to charge your electric vehicle at home.

  • Are Rotating Car Seats Worth It?

    Are Rotating Car Seats Worth It?

    by Christina Szalinski

    Rotating car seats are gaining popularity—but for the typical family, they’re not better than simpler options. Here’s what to know before buying one.

Money

A collage including a robot vacuum, a lawn mower and someone wearing a Bonobos Soft Everyday Tee.

8 Deals Just in Time for Spring Cleaning, Travel, and More

by Kaitlin Mahar

Spring has sprung—and so have seasonal sales on gear for spring cleaning, gardening, and travel. Our experts share what’s actually worth buying.

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