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Here's the deal Deal we love Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter A bookworm's best suitcase space-saver The waterproof Kindle Paperwhite is worth upgrading to if you want a bigger screen for reading more text at a time, if you want to adjust the color temperature as well as the lighting, and if you do a lot of reading at the beach or by a pool. This waterproof Kindle is worth the upgrade if you want a bigger screen, the ability to adjust color temperature, and to read in the tub without worry. Read more: The Best E-Reader Beauty and skin-care deals Hannah Schwob/NYT Wirecutter A melt-proof, portable sunscreen stick This firm stick glides on easily for a refined matte finish. This handy, totable SPF stick is one of our favorite Korean skin-care products. Its remarkably smooth texture glides on easily for a refined matte finish, and the neat little case stashes easily in a bag or pocket. Plus, it didn't melt in a hot car. Read more: The Best Korean Skin-Care Products A potent retinol without the irritation This serum features one of the strongest versions of the active ingredient retinol available. Yet it softened and smoothed lines without irritating skin. At 1% concentration, this serum is among the strongest you can buy without a prescription. One tester in her mid-50s used it for five days a week without suffering dryness or redness --- and she was encouraged by the line-smoothing benefits. Read more: The Best Retinol Products A flexible, travel-friendly red light mask Don’t let the name mislead you: Anyone can use this mask with deep-reaching 1,072 nm wavelengths, and not just on the face. Getting a good fit on your face takes a little practice, though. The flexible design means you can place this on your face, neck or chest. It doesn't come with protective eye shields, so it's best used while closing your eyes next to your favorite podcast — maybe a guided meditation for a full self-care moment? Read more: The Best Red-Light Device A juiced-up brightening serum A hearty gel, this ascorbic acid formula noticeably brightened skin during our testing. But the powdery scent is a bit off-putting. These orange-tinted vitamin C drops are juiced up with skin-care all-stars like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and salicylic acid. Testers loved how the formula perked up their complexions. Read more: The Best Vitamin C Serums A pepper-y body gel for a spa-like shower This body wash offers a rare combo of luxe lather and lasting post-shower hydration. The peppery-fresh scent lingers — and may not be to everyone’s liking. With its grime-busting suds and fancy-hotel-lobby fragrance, this indulgent, expensive body wash looks, feels, and smells luxurious. ("The perfect guest-bathroom body wash," remarked one tester.) Read more: The 5 Best Body Washes A hair oil that brings the shine This light, hydrating oil, made with a blend of camellia, marula, and argan oils, soothes frizz and adds serious shine without weighing hair down or looking greasy. Read more: The 42 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Whether from hair coloring, childbirth, or menopause, plenty of moms battle dry locks, and even the ones who don’t would surely love a little shine boost. This light, hydrating oil, made with a blend of camellia, marula, and argan oils, soothes frizz and flyaways and adds some serious shine. A soothing, calming, and fast-absorbing serum This gel-like serum, powered by fermented red rice, glycerin, panthenol, and squalane, provides “a noticeable surge of hydration,” as one tester put it. As hydrating and soothing as this feels, it never pilled under other moisturizers or makeup. The frosted glass bottle earned major praise, too. Read more: The Best Hydrating Serums A mellow moisturizer for sensitive skin Alcohol- and fragrance-free, this smooth lotion contains ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol to restore the skin barrier. And the formula is mellow enough for sensitive complexions. This goes on sheer, leaving behind a supple feel and dewy look. Our testers also loved the convenient pump. Read more: The Best Korean Skin-Care Products A shiny-sheer wash of color Lightweight and non-sticky, this comes in mouthwatering flavors. Sugary flavors like caramel latte and whipped cream add just a touch of *whimsy* to your everyday lip balm. It has just a hint of color, so mirror-free touch ups are easy with this one. Read more: The 5 Best Lip Glosses and Oils A lightweight lotion for the whole family This light lotion earned solid marks for its ease of use and non-cloying scent options. But it might not be hydrating enough for drier skin. Native's lotion comes in several fun scents, including limited-edition fragrances. It's lightweight despite its inclusion of shea butter, and it's in a bottle that looks a bit more elevated than standard drugstore options. Read more: The Best Body Lotions A voluminous solve for limp, fine hair Sparse or thin strands will benefit from this volumizing shampoo, which cleanses without weighing hair down. It delivers luxe-looking fullness but has a price tag to match. This was one of the few shampoos we tested that hydrated fine hair without weighing it down. In fact, it added serious lift and shine, reducing the need for additional styling products. Read more: The Best Shampoos for Different Hair Types A rich shampoo with aromatherapy-level scent This luxe wash transforms your shower into a sensory escape. It’s no surprise that this chic bottle isn’t cheap. This luxurious shampoo has a delightfully foamy lather, an aromatherapy-level herbal scent, and sleek packaging. The niacinamide, ceramides, and rosemary help keep your medium and thick hair looking shiny and healthy. Read more: The Best Shampoos for Different Hair Types A featherweight detangling cream for fine hair This managed to make testers’ hair look more voluminous than usual. Our top pick conditioner for fine hair, this formula has smoothing and shine-enhancing ingredients. A nickel-sized amount is all you need for easy detangling. Read more: The Best Conditioner for Different Hair Types A milky, non-stripping cleanser This milky liquid becomes a sheer froth that efficiently cleans without robbing skin of precious moisture. The formula is decidedly no-frills, though. Not too slippery or too gummy, we like a lot of La Roche-Posay's cleansers, but this was our favorite for its creamy cleanse that's especially great for people with dry skin. Read more: The 8 Best Facial Cleansers A non-greasy, yet moisturizing, wash for daily use The soft, rich lather rinses easily and leaves skin clean and moisturized, not greasy. It contains fragrance, which may be a concern for some people. Soybean oil and hydrogenated vegetable glycerides left our skin feeling smooth and hydrated, even after showering. Plus, a little goes a long way. Read more: The 5 Best Body Washes A milky, non-stripping cleanser This milky liquid becomes a sheer froth that efficiently cleans without robbing skin of precious moisture. The formula is decidedly no-frills, though. Not too slippery or too gummy, we like a lot of La Roche-Posay's cleansers, but this was our favorite for its creamy cleanse that's especially great for people with dry skin. Read more: The 8 Best Facial Cleansers Style and clothing deals Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter An easy-to-use steamer that won't drip on your clothes This midsize handheld steamer has five settings to handle different fabrics, and it relaxes wrinkles fast without spitting any water. It’s pleasant to use, but refilling the water tank is a bit tricky. The Conair steamer is the one you'll want to use everyday. It melts wrinkles with ease, and it doesn’t spit water in the process (a rarity). It heats up in just 40 seconds, delivers a respectable 15 to 20 minutes of continuous steam. Read more: The Best Clothing Steamers A big bucket bag for busy days Testers loved the vintage-yet-timeless vibe of this ultra-spacious bucket bag. It fits a 13-inch laptop, offers above-average interior organization, and is made from supple leather that should wear in beautifully. This vintage-inspired Coach bag can fit tall and bulky items, but it doesn't become a bottomless void. The wide, adjustable strap makes carrying heavy loads a little more comfortable. Read more: The Best Handbags Under $500 A bra that works with everything This well-priced bra creates a smooth, defined silhouette, and it comfortably supports breasts through whatever the day throws at you. The cups are deep and generous — a plus for fuller busts — but sizing doesn’t go beyond an F cup. A pleasure to wear all day long, this sturdy bra with front-adjustable straps is highly comfortable and creates a smooth, defined silhouette. Read more: The Best, Most Comfortable Bras A timeless tote This canvas bag, with its simple and durable design, will last a lifetime. Thanks to its lack of smaller pockets, you can easily shake out sand. This beach-day mainstay is made in Maine from heavyweight, 24-ounce canvas, which helps it weather the elements (though it isn’t water-resistant) and allows it to stand up like a bucket even when empty. Read more: The Best Beach Bag Water-ready sandals for hiking and beyond With this pair, you get the breathability of a sandal with the grip of a hiking shoe. These sandals offer support and traction, so you can tromp through streams or jump in a lake without having to remove them. Plus, they're trendy with the fashion crowd. Read more: The 21 Best Gifts for Your Wife (That Are Great for Anyone) A classic leather tote for everyday luxury This lightweight and spacious carry-all tote bag is one of our all-time favorites. We love that this tote bag is ideal for work commutes, but can an easily transition to formal settings. It also comes with two sets of handles in different lengths to manage all types of cargo. Read more: The Best Tote Bags The polished briefcase of laptop backpacks Handsome styling, ergonomic design, and special details make this pricey 22 L backpack worth the money. For the people who want the convenience of a backpack but the corporate look of a briefcase, this 22 L backpack is ideal. Read more: The Best Laptop Backpacks An inexpensive hoodie for stylish layering It doesn’t get simpler or more classic than this cotton-blend, zip-up hoodie with front pouch pockets. Its under-$20 price tag is especially appealing, but the quality can vary. There's nothing special about this functional hoodie, but that's the point. It's so affordable and basic, you can scoop up several. Read more: 32 Great Last-Minute Christmas Gifts A big-boob-friendly bralette This smooth, stretchy bralette achieves something bordering on the miraculous: It comfortably supports large breasts without the use of any metal parts — wires, clasps, sliders, you name it. Just be aware that pulling it on, over your head, isn’t the easiest undertaking. With sizes that fit C to K cups, this bralette provides truly pinch-free, pain-free wear and a natural, lifted-yet-relaxed silhouette. Read more: The Best, Most Comfortable Bras TV, headphones, and tech deals Lee Neikirk/NYT Wirecutter An affordable TV that balances picture and price This TV combines high-end LCD technologies with our favorite smart platform, Google TV, for an affordable price. But it isn’t as bright and colorful as our top pick. This TV combines our favorite smart platform, Google TV, with high-end LCD technologies including mini-LED backlighting, local dimming, and quantum-dot color for an affordable price. Read more: The Best 4K TV on a Budget The best 4K LCD TV for the money Equipped with all the advanced technologies we look for, this high-performance LCD TV delivers a great picture at a reasonable price. Equipped with all the advanced technologies we look for, this TV delivers a great picture at a reasonable price. It’s great for gaming, too. Read more: The Best LCD/LED TV A sleek power bank for on-the-go juice This power bank is small and light, and its rounded edges make it easy to slip into a pocket. It comes in only one color, but it has two built-in cables and enough capacity to charge most smartphones up to three times. This small power bank is relatively light --- about 8 ounces --- and easy to carry. It can pass power to another device while being recharged from a wall outlet. Read more: The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for Phones and Tablets A cornerstone speaker for your multi-room audio system This Sonos speaker produces a full, well-balanced sound and fits nicely in any room. It also supports Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Alexa voice control. This sleek-looking streaming speaker produces a full, well-balanced sound and fits nicely in any room as well as a larger multi-speaker Sonos system. Read more: How to Build the Best Multiroom Wireless Speaker System for You Apple deals Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter An Apple smartwatch with a bigger screen, longer battery life With a larger, tougher display, longer battery life, and more advanced health-tracking tools, the Series 11 is an upgrade over the SE in a few key ways. But it costs $150 more, and it’s largely the same as last year’s Series 10. A definite upgrade over the Apple Watch SE, the Series 11 has a large, vivid, durable display and can last a day and a half on a single charge. Its advance health and fitness features include FDA-cleared hypertension monitoring. Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners A basic, grippy, protective iPhone case The Gripmunk has been our pick for the best basic iPhone case for years. It offers a slim profile, a great grip, excellent protection, and easy access to the Camera Control button. An impressive case at a low price, this slender case is made of a soft, rubberlike plastic that is flexible enough to make installing easy but not so much that it will stretch out or slip off. The slightly raised edges around the camera lenses provide protection while allowing your iPhone to sit flat on a table. Read more: The Best iPhone Case for iPhone 17, 17 Plus, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air An upgraded Bluetooth tracker for Apple users Apple’s latest AirTag comes equipped with a few upgrades compared with the original version, including a longer range, a louder speaker, and support for Precision Finding on the Apple Watch Series 9 and later. It’s also backward-compatible with existing accessories. If you're an iPhone user, Apple's second-generation AirTag is the best way to track your stuff. Apple's Find My network is extensive, so you'll have the easiest time finding a lost item with the AirTag than with any other Bluetooth tracker. Read more: The Best Bluetooth Tracker Top-notch noise cancellation for Apple fans If you’re an Apple devotee, the AirPods Max 2 sound great and have excellent active noise cancellation. If you're an Apple user and willing to pay more for the absolute best active noise cancellation, you might consider the over-ear AirPods Max 2. They also offer live translation, remote camera-shutter control, and a speak-to-activate conversation mode. Read more: The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones Loaded AirPods with lots of bells and whistles These earbuds are better than their predecessors in most key performance areas, but you don’t need them to make use of new Apple features such as live translation. Apple devotees will appreciate these wireless earbuds. They're loaded with features such as hearing-aid capabilities, real-time language translation, and heart-rate tracking. Read more: The Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Kitchen deals Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter A lid organizer to tame the chaos in your kitchen cabinets A handy lid organizer with adjustable dividers to keep food-storage container lids upright and consolidated. This highly functional organizer keeps lids tidy, preventing them from cascading onto you when retrieving one. With its simple design, similar to library-style bookends, you can clearly see which lid you’re looking for without having to rummage through the cupboard. Read more: 35 Small-Kitchen Organization Ideas That Make the Most of Tight Quarters A compact air fryer toaster oven that can bake a whole chicken Unlike most models, this pricey oven performs just as well on air fryer duties as it does on toaster oven tasks. It also has settings for bread proofing, slow cooking, and dehydrating. This smart oven is the rare combination appliance that can air fry as well as toast bread, bake treats, or roast larger quantities of food. It crisped-up foods even faster than traditional toaster ovens, and offers more control than most pod-shaped air fryers. Read more: The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven A set of air-tight containers to keep food fresh These durable, well-sealed plastic containers fit easily in most cabinets. They come in many sizes, can stack securely, and are easy to scoop or pour from. This set of sturdy containers held up through multiple drop tests and trips through the dishwasher during testing. Impressively, the lids are completely watertight, making these some of the tightest-sealing containers we’ve ever tried. Read more: The Best Dry Food Storage Containers A pair of grippy pot holders for handling blazing hot cookware These large, rectangular pot holders are bigger than your standard oven mitts. They offer top-tier heat protection and come in a wide range of attractive colors. These holders sport a hidden seam in the hand pocket, which makes it easier to grip pans. Meanwhile, their durable, heat-resistant silicone side doubles as a trivet, so you can safely plop a hot pot or pan on top without scalding the surface underneath. Read more: The Best Oven Mitts and Pot Holders A barista-style frother for fluffy cappuccinos This little machine can heat and froth both dairy and nondairy milk. It makes dense foam (even with cold milk) and can melt chocolate for hot cocoa, too. Make your mornings a little bit fancier with this frother that offers nine setting combinations of varying temperature and froth levels, including cold foam for iced lattes. The stainless steel pitcher is also comfortable to hold, easy to pour, and best of all, it’s dishwasher-safe. Read more: The Best Milk Frothers An automated espresso machine for first-time baristas Sleek and powerful, with great programming and a solid built-in grinder, the Barista Touch lets beginners make a variety of café-quality espresso drinks at home with very little learning curve. This espresso machine is great for beginners, as it offers lots of guidance via its touchscreen control center with step-by-step tutorials and multiple programs. It also includes advanced controls and allows manual operation for more experienced users and people who want to get creative. Read more: The Best Home Espresso Machine A culinary workhorse ideal for tiny kitchens This immersion blender effortlessly makes smooth purees, its overall easy to use, and it comes with well-designed extras. A unique feature of this immersion blender is a blade that moves up and down while spinning, which creates more cutting surface and circulates the food more quickly and efficiently. This blender also comes with a chopper attachment, which we've found works wonders for weeknight meal prep. Read more: The Best Immersion Blender A sturdy grill press for ultra-thin burger patties With this sturdy grill press, you can evenly smash foods without overexerting yourself. Plus, it’s especially easy to clean thanks to its sleek stainless steel surface. This tool helps to flatten burger patties until they're merely a quarter-inch thick, maximizing their surface area for more umami-unlocking potential. It's also much easier to keep clean and rust-free than other cast iron versions on the market. Read more: This $22 Grill Press Helped Me Finally Crack the Code to Ultra-Thin Smash Burgers The perfect emotional support water bottle For people on the move, the FreeSip—which you can use with one hand, even while driving—really outshines the competition. And this new version comes with a lock to prevent spills. But it’s not without some flaws, such as a sometimes fiddly straw. This water bottle pops open with a finger, and offers both a straw and sip-top in one. The slim profile of the bottle itself also makes it easier to carry for smaller hands, child or adult. Read more: The Best Water Bottles Home deals Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter The softest, plushest towels we've ever tested This is the softest towel we’ve ever tested—like a plush towel from a luxury hotel—and it comes in a wider variety of colors than any other we’ve found. But it’s gone up in price over the years. We've recommended these towels since 2017, and they continue to impress us after scores of washes and years of continuous everyday testing. Made from smooth, long-staple Egyptian cotton, their densest and softest towels we've tried. Read more: The Best Bath Towel A fast-drying and elegant towel bundle with a soft waffle weave This textured towel is lighter, drapes better, and dries faster than any terry towel we tried. It looks luxurious and unfussy but the texture might not be for everyone. We've recommended these upscale minimalist waffle-knit towels since 2018. They’re smooth and soft (and made from 100% Supima cotton), and dry exceptionally quickly. Read more: The Best Bath Towel A chic, sleek terry towel If you find hotel-style towels too bulky and prefer a more modern feel in the bathroom, this towel looks chic and feels fantastic on the skin. It’s one of the most expensive terry towels we’ve ever tested, though. Loosely woven individual loops give this modern, splurge-worthy towel a rich texture that feels more like a silky exfoliation as it glides across your skin. It's just as absorbent but air-dries faster than thicker terry towels. It's also one of the best-looking towels we've tried. Read more: The Best Bath Towel An innerspring mattress for fans of the classics Pairing a classic innerspring bounce with a cushy top, this bed is for those who want to nestle in without being engulfed. The smaller, pocketed coils in this mattress provide support, and the memory foam top relieves pressure. But it doesn’t have the best motion isolation. Read more: The Best Innerspring Mattresses A digital family calendar to ease the mental load This interactive calendar creates a color-coded display of your family’s schedule, grocery lists, and chores. The additional Plus Plan includes a photo slideshow, rewards, meal planning, and the ability to easily import new events. This digital calendar, which comes in 10-, 15-, and 27-inch versions, is essentially a touchscreen smart display that anyone in the family can use. We've found it's especially useful for elementary-school-age kids: They can navigate the calendar and view their schedules, chores, and routines. Some helpful features, like easily importing new events, recipes, and photos, are only available with the Plus Plan ($79 a year). Read more: I Tested a $300 Digital Calendar to Ease My Mental Load. Now Even My 10-Year-Old Helps Out. A luxurious, fast-drying towel with a waffle weave This textured towel is lighter, drapes better, and dries faster than any terry towel we tried. It looks luxurious and unfussy but the texture might not be for everyone. We've recommended these upscale minimalist waffle-knit towels since 2018. They’re smooth and soft (and made from 100% Supima cotton), and dry exceptionally quickly. Read more: The Best Bath Towel A powerful air purifier for minimizing kitchen smoke smells Perfect for bedrooms, playrooms, and living rooms, this purifier is one of the highest-performing, most-durable, and most-economical models we’ve tested. A pick since 2015, this exceptional air purifier has beat out dozens of competitors over a decade of testing. It excels in air-quality emergencies, reliably reducing heavy smoke pollution in a New York City office by more than 99% in just 30 minutes. Read more: The Best Air Purifier An air conditioner with impressive drainage Our runner-up air conditioner pick. A quiet, efficient inverter-style air conditioner designed to help you retain access to your window. It performed nearly the same as our top pick in our tests, but it has better drainage, which should help to alleviate any heightened mold concerns. Read more: The Best Air Conditioner A cloud-like mattress topper for 5-star hotel vibes This puffy, fluffy down-alternative topper can make a firm mattress feel almost cloud-like. But it doesn’t offer much support. This pillow-y topper’s down-alternative filling gives that “sleeping on a fluffy marshmallow” sensation. If you’re shopping for a guest bed or something to improve a pull-out couch, and you want something with wide appeal, chances are good that this topper will be an all-around pleaser. Read more: The Best Mattress Toppers Home improvement and tool deals Ruthie Darling/NYT Wirecutter A Wirecutter-favorite air purifier for a decade and counting Perfect for bedrooms, playrooms, and living rooms, this purifier is one of the highest-performing, most-durable, and most-economical models we’ve tested. A pick since 2015, this exceptional air purifier has beat out dozens of competitors over a decade of testing. It excels in air-quality emergencies, reliably reducing heavy smoke pollution in a New York City office by more than 99% in just 30 minutes. Read more: The Best Air Purifier A tower fan that truly surprised us This quiet, reliable tower fan also works as a lamp, providing pleasant ambient lighting while it keeps the air moving through the room. It’s still not that easy to clean, though. Quiet, reliable, and multi-functional, this energy-efficient tower fan managed to convert our staff expert who notoriously hated tower fans. It also works as a lamp to provide pleasant ambient lighting. Read more: I’ve Tested Dozens of Tower Fans. And I Hated Every Single One of Them — Until Now. A DIY home-security system you can customize The original Ring system is easy to use and inexpensive to set up, and it has more camera add-ons than any of our other picks. This home security kit is affordable and simple to use, with 24/7 monitoring, customer service, and more camera add-ons than any of our other picks. Read more: The Best Home Security System A space-saving outlet extender The Tapo P306 converts a two-plug outlet into a multi-port setup with three smart outlets, three always-on outlets, and three smart USB ports. Wish you had more electrical outlets? This handy device converts a two-plug outlet into a smart multi-port setup you can control via app or smart-home integration. Read more: The Best Smart Plugs A powerful, AA-battery-powered pocket light The Archer 2A V3 is a great, waterproof light. It runs only on two AA batteries, so it isn’t as bright at its high settings, and it isn't rechargeable. This compact waterproof flashlight stands upright on its end, doesn't roll off flat surfaces, and offers the widest range of brightness settings of any AA-battery-powered model we've tested. Read more: The Best Flashlight Vacuum and cleaning deals Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter A phenomenal mop-vac combo, for floor-cleaning aficionados If you have many hard floors and are committed to using this cordless, smartly designed mop-vacuum combo regularly, it may be for you. But it is expensive and has some quirks. A nimble and lightweight hard floor cleaner, this self-cleaning cordless mop-vac is intelligently designed to be adaptive and effective — perfect for real mopping aficionados. It’s almost a pleasure to use. Read more: The Best Mop-Vacuum Combos of 2026 A handsome air purifier for larger rooms The Blue Pure 211i Max aced our tests, and on top of its powerful performance, it stands out for its energy efficiency, quiet operation, user-friendly features, and good looks. A stellar performer in our tests, this machine's bevy of useful features — like an air quality sensor, child lock, and display shutoff — make it worth the splurge. Read more: The Best Air Purifier A handheld vac for those battling endless pet hair With its motorized brush and extendable crevice tool, this handheld cleans up pet fur in a snap, especially on upholstery. This handheld vac's motorized brush and great suction makes picking up pet hair a breeze, especially on upholstery, and the built-in extendable crevice tool reaches into nooks and crannies. Read more: What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair? A phenomenal mop-vac combo, for floor-cleaning aficionados If you have many hard floors and are committed to using this cordless, smartly designed mop-vacuum combo regularly, it may be for you. But it is expensive and has some quirks. A nimble and lightweight hard floor cleaner, this self-cleaning cordless mop-vac is intelligently designed to be adaptive and effective — perfect for real mopping aficionados. It’s almost a pleasure to use. Read more: The Best Mop-Vacuum Combos of 2026 A spot cleaner that's tough on everything This clear, spray-on stain remover is ideal for spot-cleaning clothing and other textiles, but it contains a trace amount of ammonia. In our testing, this spot cleaner was able to remove everything, from blood to grease. It can cover large stains easily, dries quickly, and, thanks to its clear formula, it does not leave traces when rinsed and blotted properly. Read more: The Best Stain Removers A muscly cordless vac with all the bells and whistles With a useful LCD screen and an auto mode that preserves battery life, this stick vac is pretty impressive. Its dustbin is double the size of the V12's. If you want a convenient, powerful cordless stick vac and hate emptying the dust bin, the Dyson V15 might be for you. It has most of the same features and slightly more muscle than our top pick (but doesn't clean significantly better). Read more: The Best Cordless Stick Vacuum The best roller-mopping robot vacuum This is one of the most affordable and effective self-cleaning roller-mop models we've tested. But it's an average vacuum. Robot mop-vac combos with a self-cleaning roller mop are relatively new — and typically expensive. This model is the best we've tested for under $1,000. Read more: The Best Robot Mop-Vac Combos A nimble steam mop (if you really need one) This nimble, tough cleaner offers the best combination of performance and value. We don’t think many people need a steam mop, but if you do, this one is the best of the bunch. It’s easy to set up, it emits steam continuously, and its flexible mop head maneuvers into tight spots with ease. Read more: The Best Steam Mops A workhorse machine for soggy messes This dependable corded model handles dry and wet messes capably and leaves hard floors looking noticeably clean and shiny — all for a reasonable price. This simple-to-use mop-vac is a workhorse for hard floors. It can simultaneously clean liquids and solids, doing the job of both a vacuum and a mop (but faster). One side of the CrossWave’s mop roll is designed to sit flush with floor edges, which we found useful, and the machine has two cleaning modes. Read more: The Best Mop-Vacuum Combos of 2026 Personal care and health deals Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter A powerful, but quiet, electric toothbrush This vibrating electric brush has all the features we look for, and it’s less noisy. But its compatible brush heads are expensive. This electric toothbrush’s vibrating head is quieter than a rotating brush head. It offers a quadrant-pacing timer, pressure sensor, long-lasting rechargeable battery, and automatic shut-off. Read more: The Best Electric Toothbrush A power washer for your gums This model cleans just as well as our pick, and it has the same warranty and 10 pressure settings. But it’s slightly larger, and it requires an outlet. This plug-in water flosser (with a 4-foot cord) is easy to use and keep clean (the reservoir is dishwasher-safe). It offers a powerful "floss mode," ideal for cleaning, and a gentler “massage” option that emits pulses of water. Read more: The Best Water Flossers A hair oil that brings the shine Whether from hair coloring, childbirth, or menopause, plenty of moms battle dry locks, and even the ones who don’t would surely love a little shine boost. This light, hydrating oil, made with a blend of camellia, marula, and argan oils, soothes frizz and flyaways and adds some serious shine. This light, hydrating oil, made with a blend of camellia, marula, and argan oils, soothes frizz and adds serious shine without weighing hair down or looking greasy. Read more: The 42 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Mattress and sleep deals Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter A medium-firm mattress with a cloud-like pillow top This hybrid mattress is sturdy without being too firm. And its plush pillow top makes it comfortable, but it still supports your pressure points. This cloud-like, supportive mattress garnered the most positive feedback in recent hybrid mattress testing. It’s sturdy without being too firm, with a plush pillow top. Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses A supportive mattress with a long in-home trial period This medium-firm hybrid mattress won testers over with its substantial, supportive feel and excellent edge support. Siena also offers the longest home trial we’ve seen. More testers ranked this sturdy hybrid as their favorite than any other sub-$500 mattress. It's heavier than most cheap mattresses, which suggests it uses denser, more supportive foams, and it has 768 pocketed coils. People found the mattress to be firm with some bounce, but exceptionally stable, offering good pressure relief and support for their lower back and stomach. Read more: The Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500) A best-of-both worlds mattress that's supportive, springy, and suitable for all sleep positions With its balance of cuddly, durable foam and just-springy-enough coils, this hybrid mattress has consistently pleased our testers since 2018. This longtime pick combines the best components of memory foam and standard mattresses, with over 1,000 springs and four layers of memory foam. It's on the firmer end of medium-firm, so it should work for all sleep positions (side-sleepers who prefer softer mattresses may find it too firm). Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses A springy hybrid mattress that feels luxurious This hybrid mattress’s quilted top loosely cradles your body, while more than 3,000 pocketed coils keep you buoyant. This medium-firm hybrid mattress feels springy and resilient, thanks to microcoils in the top layer. It's soft enough to cradle a side-sleeper while still supporting the hips. One tester said this mattress felt "fluffy and luxurious," while another noted they "felt like royalty" atop it. Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses Crisp percale sheets in modern prints Crisp and cool, these percale sheets feel lovely against the skin. The sharp prints change every few months and suit a range of styles. Hot sleepers rejoice: The cool, breathable percale weave of these sheets feels light and crisp, and they can endure years of washes and wear. They come in timeless prints like pinstripes and window panes and some truly abstract wonders. Read more: The Best Cotton Sheets An airy duvet cover in sweet, fresh prints This high-quality down comforter is fluffy, lightweight, and very warm on a chilly night. The shell is slightly more crinkly than those of similarly priced comforters. Soft, comfortable percale gives this light and airy duvet cover a luxurious hotel bedding feel, without the fancy hotel price. We've been recommending it since 2016. Read more: Our Favorite Duvet Covers A lofty down comforter for just-right warmth This high-quality down comforter is fluffy, lightweight, and very warm on a chilly night. The shell is slightly more crinkly than those of similarly priced comforters. This lofty comforter’s baffle box construction and 700 fill power duck down keep you toasty warm without overheating. And unlike some of the heavier comforters we’ve tried, this one doesn’t slide off the bed. Read more: The Best Comforters Our bedding writer's favorite cotton sheets that get softer with each wash We’ve tested many sets of these sheets, and we’ve never found a smoother, better-made, more durable percale fabric than this. After years of testing, these are simply the best percale sheets we've ever found. They only get better the more you wash them and the longer you use them, but if for some reason they’re not right for you, L.L.Bean has a generous one-year return policy. Read more: The Best Cotton Sheets A crisp duvet cover that can weather years of wear from kids and pets This is the strongest, softest percale we’ve ever found, and the cover’s construction is solid. The colors are breezy and light, and the fabric is perfect for hot nights and hot sleepers. This crisp and cool duvet cover is made from the same pima cotton fabric as our longtime favorite L.L.Bean sheets (we've been recommending them since 2014). This duvet cover is soft, strong, and durable; the ties and buttons are sturdy; and the pastel color choices feel soothing and a bit beachy. Read more: Our Favorite Duvet Covers A rainbow-hued night-light that's easy to customize This tabletop night-light emits 16 different colors, and you can program and control it through your phone by way of an Amazon Echo device. This budget-friendly table lamp and night-light is full of easy-to-use features. Program it through an Alexa device, or simply tap the top to change colors. Read more: You Don’t Need a Guest Room If You Have These Hosting Essentials Lightweight, breathable linen sheets at a great price These sheets have the rumpled look of linen, but they’re almost as thin and crisp as cotton percale. They’re also our cheapest pick available in twin and twin XL. Linen sheets are ideal for sleepers who run hot, but if you prefer the feel of cotton, these thin, breathable linen sheets have a light, fresh feel that's reminiscent of percale. Read more: The Best Linen Sheets Lego and toy deals Joshua Lyon/NYT Wirecutter Bringing (Lego) art to life The famous painting comes to vivid life in this textural, multilayered build. The undulating layers, vibrant colors, and textural beauty of Van Gogh's incomparable Starry Night come to life in this captivating Lego build. (In case you’re wondering, the included Vincent van Gogh minifigure isn’t missing part of his ear. Like most minifigs, he doesn’t have any ears.) Read more: The Best Lego Sets for Adults, According to Our Staff A colorful bundle to add to any room Display these little boxes attached together or solo and spread out. Each mini succulent (an aloe vera, a burro's tail, and a moon cactus, among others) in this darling Lego set sits in its own square planter. You can secure the planters together in a tidy bundle or distribute them around your home for a pop of cute color. Read more: The Best Lego Flower and Plant Sets Little details, big floral playoff A bold bouquet with 15 individual stems to build and style in your own vase. This beauteous bouquet boasts roses, snapdragons, daisies, an aster, a poppy, and more. Loaded with more tiny detailed florets than bulbous blooms, the simple, unpretentious flowers in this arrangement give it a gathered-in-a-country-meadow appearance. Read more: The Best Lego Flower and Plant Sets A bendy, buildable toy Unlike blocks and tiles, these flexible magnetic building pieces can bend to form curved structures. "Like Magna-Tiles but bendy," is how our kid testers have described these brightly colored, differently shaped plastic pieces, which snap together with a satisfying magnetic click. Read more: The 44 Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds Other great deals Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter A must-have light for the late-night bookworm This chic and compact device offers an array of light settings, and its power indicator makes it easy to know when to charge it. This nifty little reading light works like a charm with both paperback and hardcover books, so it's a great choice for late-night bookworms. Read more: The Best Reading Light A smart feeder with a camera for birdie pics This smart solar-powered bird feeder will summon a flock of new friends to your yard, then send crisp, clear video alerts with AI species ID to your phone. Read more: The Best Smart Bird Feeders A leakproof tumbler for anyone on-the-go This tumbler has a leakproof lid with a stashable built-in flip straw. It has a contoured body, so it’s simple to hold, and the handle makes it easy to carry around. This leakproof tumbler has a built-in flip straw that can be tucked away when you're on the go. It also has a convenient carrying handle, and keeps water icy cold for hours. Read more: The Best Tumbler One of the lightest carry-on spinners we've tested This lightweight suitcase is the best we’ve found under $200, with almost all the benefits of much pricier luggage. We think it’s an excellent value. But it has a more limited warranty than our top pick. Read more: The Best Carry-On Luggage A rugged blanket for campsite coziness This cheerful, synthetic-fill puffy blanket is cozy enough to sleep with and tough enough to handle wear and tear. It’s made with 100% post-consumer recycled materials. Stay cozy outdoors with this cheerful, synthetic-fill puffy blanket. It's tough enough to handle camping, tailgating, or picnicking, but soft enough to sleep with (and machine-washable, too). Read more: The Best Puffy Blanket Same sleek carry-on, slightly more space With more capacity than Away’s standard carry-on, this suitcase is sized appropriately for most flights. On smaller planes, though, you may get gate-checked. This hard-sided suitcase features the same sleek look and top-of-the-line components as the regular carry-on but has even more capacity. However, the brand recently shortened its lifetime warranty coverage to five years. Read more: The Best Carry-On Luggage Editor’s note: The photo at the top of this article may reflect previous deals that are no longer valid and have been removed. Check out our Deals page for more great discounts on Wirecutter’s expert-approved picks. This article was edited by Janie Campbell and Nathan Burrow.
Source: The New York Times