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Here Are the 150+ Best Prime Day Deals of the 46,820 We've Reviewed
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Everlane The Dream '90s Shift Dress — Top Pick Everlane deal price: $67 (price includes shipping); street price: $95 What we like: Our top pick for the best versatile, well-priced black minidress. Simple, fitted A-line cut looks great on lots of bodies. Soft, stretchy double-knit material is especially comfortable. A blank slate that you can layer and accessorize to suit many settings and climates. Other things to know: May be too simple for some tastes — though if you ask us, that's part of what makes it so versatile. Armholes are cut a bit deep, so a bra with higher sides may show. Might be too 'mini' if you're tall. Sizes XXS to XL, though limited sizes remain. Deal price includes $8 shipping. Read more: The Best Little Black Dresses Naadam Cashmere Turtleneck Dress with Slits — Top Pick Naadam deal price: $134 (use promo code WIRECUTTER); street price: $268 What we like: A luxurious cashmere sweater dress we love from our guide to the best LBDs. Also comes in tan and brown. Made from soft, high-quality cashmere. Warm but breathable, feels like wearing a cloud. Other things to know: Petite folks might find it runs long. Use code WIRECUTTER to get the deal price and free shipping. Read more: The Best Little Black Dresses Iuga FlexTight High Waist Tummy Control Leggings with Pockets — Best For... Amazon deal price: $19 ; street price: $25 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 that the fabric lost its shape a bit over time. Deal price available in a handful of colors. Read more: The Best Leggings for Workouts and Everyday Wear Cuyana Small Easy Tote — Pick Variant Cuyana deal price: $204 (use promo code WCSPECIAL); street price: $258 What we like: A smaller version of the best luxurious open-top leather tote bag. Elegant and lightweight. Easily transitions from casual outings to formal settings. Two sets of handles in different lengths to carry it multiple ways. Made from supple Italian leather. Other things to know: Smaller than our pick, but still big enough to fit what you need (including up to a 14-inch laptop). Unstructured, so it won't stand upright. No organization features aside from one internal pocket. Pricey, but we think it's a worthy investment. Two-year warranty. Use code WCSPECIAL. Read more: The Best Tote Bags Levi's Premium Wedgie Straight Fit Women's Jeans (FINAL SALE) — Best For... Levi's deal price: $27 (final sale, free Red Tab membership required, price reflects in cart, deal on medium washes); street price: $80 What we like: The best straight-leg women's jeans for lots of bodies. Versatile, comfy, booty-flattering, well made, and under $100. Available in a wide range of sizes and three inseams. 99% cotton-1% elastane blend is structured, but has enough give to fit comfortably on the first wear. Other things to know: Testers with more defined waists found these jeans true-to-size; otherwise, consider sizing up. Deal available on select medium washes: Space to Think and Neither Here Nor There. Free Red Tab membership required. New low. FINAL SALE. Read more: The Best Women's Jeans Levi's Premium Ribcage Wide Leg Women's Jeans (Add 2) — Best For... Levi's deal price: $137 (add two, price reflects in cart, free Red Tab membership required); street price: $196 What we like: Our pick for the best wide-leg jeans for a sky-high rise. Has a super-high rise and a wide, 11-inch leg that's dramatic yet not over the top. Come in three inseams. An exceptional value. Other things to know: Run a bit large in the waist. Will likely stretch. Available in multiple washes and sizes. Add two pairs of jeans to your cart to get the deal price. Sign up for a free Red Tab membership for free shipping. Read more: The Best Women's Jeans Béis The Sport Pack — Top Pick Beis Travel deal price: $50 (price includes shipping, deal on pink); street price: $73 What we like: Our top pick for a sleek, contoured fanny pack. This casually cool nylon pack has a flexible crescent shape that nestles snugly against the body. The detachable handbag-style shoulder strap adds versatility. Lack of bulk and silky nylon material make it flexible and light. Interior is spacious and well organized. Other things to know: Operating the hooked waist clasp can be tricky. Our only fanny pack pick with no warranty coverage. Deal for the pink color includes the cost of shipping. Read more: The Best Fanny Packs New Balance 471 (unisex) — Top Pick New Balance deal price: $64 (free New Balance membership required, price reflects in cart); street price: $100 What we like: Our top pick off-white sneakers with a breezy, vintage vibe. Made with mesh and suede. Have a slim, tapered shape. Ultra-light, but still springy and supportive. Other things to know: Runs narrow. Materials may be tricky to clean. Deal available on select colors and sizes. Select sale colors may have nylon uppers, rather than mesh. Free New Balance membership required, price reflects in cart. Read more: The Best White Sneakers Tommy John Women's Air Brief (Add 5) — Best For... Tommy John deal price: $59 (add 5 to cart, price reflects at checkout); street price: $100 What we like: The best lightweight women's underwear with no VPL (visible panty line). Stretchy mid-rise brief. Luxurious, feather-light, buttery fabric. Stays in place. Moisture wicking and quick-drying. A great option for travel or if you tend to get sweaty. Other things to know: More sheer than other styles. Bonded seams are vulnerable to high heat, multiple testers have complained that the waistband seam pulls apart over time. Several colors available in most sizes. Add five pairs to cart, mix and match available. Price reflects at checkout. Read more: The Best Women's Underwear Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter La Roche-Posay 12% Pure Vitamin C Serum — Best For... Amazon deal price: $34 (updated 12% formula); street price: $45 What we like: The best rich, skin-smoothing vitamin C serum drops, in an updated formula with 2% more vitamin C. Pretty impressive for a drugstore brand. A hearty 12% ascorbic acid gel that seemingly melts into skin to leave a sheer, touchable finish. Ingredients include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and salicylic acid. Other things to know: Testers didn't love the baby powder–meets–medicinal scent. White dropper can get gummy, discolored, and dingy over time, and it doesn't always deliver a precise portion. At 1.01-ounces, it's pricey for a drugstore brand. We tested this at a 10% concentration, but the updated 12% formula otherwise remains largely the same. Read more: The Best Vitamin C Serums Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser (8 Ounces) — Staff Pick Amazon deal price: $29 ; street price: $39 Sephora deal price: $29 (free Sephora account required); street price: $39 What we like: A face cleanser staff pick. This cleanser outperformed all of the drugstore picks beauty and style staff write Hannah Frye has tried. It lathers nicely, cleanses deeply, and leaves skin feeling supple. Once you run out, you can opt for the larger refill pouch. Other things to know: Some might be put off by the fragrance in the formula, it smells fresh, like a green juice. Deal for the 8-ounce bottle, which is a few bucks shy of the price we saw over Black Friday (but is still a decent value). Free Sephora Beauty Insider account required for free shipping. Read more: You Don't Need to Splurge on Face Wash. But This One Is Actually Worth the $40. Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (4 ounces) — Best For... Amazon deal price: $28 ; street price: $35 What we like: The best 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, all appreciated how smooth the exfoliant left their skin and noted they could feel it working, but one said it could be a bit irritating. Read more: The Best Exfoliants SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 Serum — Best For... Amazon deal price: $72 ; street price: $95 What we like: The best retinol for over-the-counter potency. At 1% concentration, this serum is among the strongest you can get without a prescription. Softened and smoothed lines without irritating testers' skin. Other things to know: Opaque glass bottle makes it virtually impossible to tell how much product is left. Soaks in quickly, but proper portioning may take practice. No added fragrance, but testers found the aroma somewhere between meh and medicinal. Read more: The Best Retinol Products The Outset Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer — Best For... Amazon deal price: $31 ; street price: $44 What we like: The best mild, smooth, and refillable moisturizer. Formulated with the preferred hydrators of our other picks — like glycerin, glycol, and squalane — plus dermatologist-recommended avocado and jojoba oil. Airtight pump is hygienic and easy to use. Other things to know: Refillable matte glass bottle feels high-end. 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. Clip the on-page coupon to get the deal. Read more: The Best Moisturizers Nécessaire The Body Wash (16.9 ounces) — Gift Pick Amazon deal price: $31 (16.9-ounce pump bottle, deal on eucalyptus scent); street price: $38 What we like: A luxe body wash we like as a gift for moms. A gentle gel cleanser formulated with niacinamide, vitamins C and E, and cacay, marula, and meadowfoam oils. Leaves skin softly cleansed and silky-smooth yet not dry. Comes in an extremely chic bottle or a larger pump style. Other things to know: Its skin-like pH is gentle on the skin barrier. Comes in unscented and several scents. We expect to see it drop slightly lower here and there, but this is still a decent value. Read more: The 34 Best Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts Banana Boat Light As Air SPF 50+ Sunscreen (6 Ounces, 2-Pack) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $14 (6 ounces, pack of two); street price: $20 What we like: Our top pick for the best chemical sunscreen. Lightweight and easy to apply. Not greasy; rubs in with a dry, transparent finish and appears nearly colorless on skin. Oxybenzone-free. Other things to know: Tropical fragrance isn't overpowering, but may not be for everyone. Water-resistant up to 80 minutes. Not reef-safe. Deal is for a pack of two 6-ounce tubes. Read more: The Best Sunscreen Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 (18 Ounces) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $55 ; street price: $68 What we like: Our top chemical sunscreen pick for your face that's nicely scented and available in bulk. Good for face and body. Rubs in easily and is nearly transparent once applied. Light, pleasant scent. User-friendly pump bottle. Other things to know: Some testers noted that it left them feeling greasy. The 18-ounce jug is the most affordable size on a per-ounce basis. We've seen it slightly cheaper during a recent sale, but drops below this price are pretty uncommon. Read more: The Best Sunscreens for Your Face Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water — Guest Pick Amazon deal price: $4 ; street price: $6 What we like: A guest pick face cleanser that doubles as a stain remover from Broadway dresser. Safe to use on most fabrics. A fantastic quick fix for makeup stains on fabrics. Other things to know: You'll still need to fully wash most items for best results. Deal is for the 3.4-ounce bottle. Read more: How a Broadway Veteran Tackles Stains, Snaps, and Rips Backstage at 'Boop!' Supergoop Glow Stick SPF 50 — Gift Pick Shopbop deal price: $24 (use promo code PRIME25, free shipping for Prime members); street price: $32 What we like: A stocking stuffer 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: Tubes are small, but sized for travel or stuffing in a stocking. Use promo code PRIME25. Free shipping for Prime members. Read more: 50 Wirecutter-Approved Stocking Stuffers for Adults Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara — Best For... Amazon deal price: $8 ; street price: $10 What we like: The best lengthening drugstore mascara. Delivers long, perfectly delineated lashes (but not in a fake way). Nimble, bendy applicator brush is precise. Satin-slick formula evenly coats lashes. Affordable and available in multiple colors. Other things to know: Formula can be messy and isn't particularly thickening or volumizing. $8 is a buck more than the better deals we've seen of late. Read more: The Best Mascara Fenty Beauty Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner — Worth Considering Kohl's deal price: $17 (with store pickup); street price: $24 Sephora deal price: $17 (free Sephora Beauty Insider membership required); street price: $24 What we like: A liquid eyeliner worth considering if you want the best black liner. Deeply pigmented with a satin finish. The longest-wearing liquid liner we tried. Flexible felt tip fosters continuous ink flow from all angles. Triangular tube holds fingers in place while applying. Easily creates thin and thick lines, plus sharp wings. Other things to know: Don't get it unless you're a liquid liner expert. A heavy pour, which can be potentially messy for beginners. Only comes in black and brown. Free Sephora Beauty Insider membership required for free shipping. At Kohl's, choose store pickup to avoid shipping fees. Read more: The Best Eyeliner Photo: Michael Hession Shark Flexstyle Multipurpose Styling Tool — Staff Pick Shark deal price: $200 (choose 3 accessories); street price: $270 What we like: Wirecutter's favorite multipurpose hairstyling tool. A powerful hair dryer, straightener, and curler. Essentially eliminates the need for a separate hair dryer. Uses Coanda airflow technology. Dries hair just as fast, and is an overall a better value than the Dyson Airwrap. Base can twist 90 degrees. Other things to know: The Dyson Airwrap is easier to use. Storage box not included. Two-year warranty. Eight accessory and attachment options available; select three. We've seen other drops to $200 for bundles with five attachments, but this is still a good value. Read more: Shark FlexStyle or Dyson Airwrap: Which Styling Tool Is for You? Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil — Staff Pick Amazon deal price: $7 ; street price: $10 What we like: A nourishing hair oil we like in our drugstore beauty guide. A lightweight blend of 19 botanical oils. Smooths split ends and flyaways. Leaves your scalp more hydrated and hair shinier. Creates optimal environment for healthy hair growth. Other things to know: Based on our testers' experiences, regular evening application on a dry scalp makes hair feel thick and glossy. In one 2015 study, rosemary oil (the third ingredient in this hair oil) performed comparably to the hair growth agent minoxidil. Read more: The Best Drugstore Makeup, Skin Care, and Other Beauty Products Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 9000 Beard Trimmer — Pick Variant Costco deal price: $50 (Costco membership required, price includes shipping); street price: $60 What we like: A variant of our top pick for the best beard trimmer. All-purpose beard, hair, and body trimmer. Can be used in the shower. Comes with 18 tools and accessories. Other things to know: We haven't tested the Series 9000, but have done extensive testing and recommend both the Series 7000 and Series 3000 from Philips Norelco. Costco membership required; price includes shipping. Read more: The Best Beard Trimmer Lee Neikirk/NYT Wirecutter Samsung The Frame QN55LS03DAFXZA LCD TV (2024 Model, 55-Inch) — Best For... Woot deal price: $868 (free shipping for Prime members); street price: $1,100 What we like: The 55-inch version of our 43-inch TV pick for the style-conscious shopper. Stands out for its artwork-inspired presentation, but it's also just a really good TV. Blends into any room's aesthetic. Delivers the same bright, richly appointed image as many of Samsung's upper-tier QLED TVs. Other things to know: Usually costs as much as our top picks but doesn't quite match them in image contrast. Subscription needed to access the full range of art options. The best deal is for the 55-inch TV, but other sizes are on sale. Free shipping for Prime members. 1-year Samsung parts and labor limited warranty. Read more: The Best 40- to 49-Inch TVs TCL 55QM6K 4K TV (55-Inch) — Upcoming Pick Amazon deal price: $450; street price: $500 Best Buy deal price: $450 ; street price: $500 What we like: An upcoming pick in our budget 4K TV guide. Features mini-LED backlighting and better local dimming than previous TCL models in this price range. Solid brightness. Highly accurate color. Runs Google TV, our favorite streaming platform. Other things to know: Also gamer-friendly, with low input lag and up to a 144 Hz refresh rate (rare in the budget category). Our top pick has been discontinued; we've tested this TV and can recommend it as a good alternative. On sale in the 55-inch size. Read more: The Best 4K TV on a Budge TCL S55H Soundbar — Budget Pick Amazon deal price: $100 ; street price: $140 Best Buy deal price: $100 ; street price: $140 What we like: Our budget pick for the best soundbar. Produces a room-filling sound for movies. Compact design is easy to fit even into a small bedroom. Sounds surprisingly good with music. Other things to know: Can't match the volume and envelopment of more expensive models. Offers Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X compatibility, one HDMI eARC port, one optical audio input, one analog audio input, and Bluetooth. Read more: The Best Soundbar Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter JBL Tour One M2 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $150 ; street price: $300 Walmart deal price: $150 ; street price: $300 What we like: Our top Bluetooth wireless headphones pick. Comfortable to wear, lightweight, and easy to use. Great sound and mic quality. 50-hour battery life. Voice control available with a simple button press. JBL app lets you adjust EQ to your liking. Other things to know: Huge drop in price and by far the best deal we've seen so far. Touchpad controls can be a bit over-sensitive. Active noise cancellation (ANC) is good, but not as effective as that of our noise-cancelling headphones picks. Read more: The Best Bluetooth Wireless Headphones Soundcore Space One Noise-Cancelling Headphones — Budget Pick Amazon deal price: $66 ; 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. Read more: The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones Loop Experience 2 Earplugs — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $27 ; street price: $35 What we like: Our top earplugs pick for concerts. Easy to put in. Comfortable to wear for extended periods. The only universal-fit (aka musician-style) earplugs that all of our testers said they would be happy to use regularly. Comes with four pairs of tips to provide a secure fit for most ear shape. Other things to know: Noise reduction rating of 12 dB. No universal-fit earplugs will reduce different sounds as evenly as a custom-designed set. Manufacturer suggests replacing ear tips about every three to six months. Read more: The Best Earplugs for Concerts Anker Soundcore Space C30i Earbuds — Worth Considering Amazon deal price: $40 (deal on white or black); street price: $70 What we like: Earbuds worth considering for runners who prefer an ear-cuff design. Best combination of design, performance, and price in that category. Leaves the ear canal completely open and uncovered. Fit was comfortable and stable in our tests. Call quality is clear. Other things to know: Less bass response than our open-ear pick, but still enjoyable. Touch controls are small and hard to find. No EQ tool in app. Available in white or black. Read more: The Best Headphones for Running Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds — Top Pick Best Buy deal price: $107 ; 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 Sony LinkBuds Fit Earbuds — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $128 (deal on black); street price: $170 Walmart deal price: $128 ; street price: $170 What we like: Our top wireless Bluetooth earbuds pick. Balanced, full-bodied sound, which can be adjusted in Sony app. Comfortable. Hands-free voice control works with any operating system. Microphones sound clear on phone calls and significantly reduce background and wind noise. Other things to know: Allows more higher-pitched sounds to pass through than others. 5- to 6-hour battery life is less than we'd like, but on par with other features-heavy earbuds. Charging case adds another 15 hours, but we wish it supported wireless charging. Read more: The Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Apple Watch Series 10 (42 mm, Aluminum Case) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $280 (42 mm, Aluminum Case); street price: $330 Walmart deal price: $280 (42 mm, Aluminum Case); street price: $330 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 sizes. Other things to know: Great for buyers upgrading from an older Apple Watch. Includes two temperature sensors, car-crash detection, emergency SOS, an always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than previous models. Doesn't support Apple's blood oxygen measurement. Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners Apple Watch Ultra 2 Titanium Case (Trail Loop Or Alpine Loop) — Upgrade Pick Amazon deal price: $650 ; street price: $800 What we like: Our upgrade smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. Has advanced fitness-focused features, ultra-loud built-in siren, and huge screen. Multi-day battery life. High precision dual-frequency GPS. Depth app automatically launches when submerged. Best for triathletes, hikers, and divers. Other things to know: Too much smartwatch for most people. Some may find it chunky or unattractive. Deal price is for the Titanium case. Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners Apple AirPods Max Headphones — Worth Considering Amazon deal price: $400 ; street price: $470 What we like: A good pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones worth considering if you're willing to pay more for the absolute best active noise cancellation and a more-luxurious design. Sleek and distinctive look. Pairs with Apple products effortlessly. Excellent call quality. Replaceable battery. Other things to know: This version uses the newer USB-C port. Too hefty for all-day wear. Case doesn't protect headband or keep debris out of earcups. Read more: The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds — Worth Considering Amazon deal price: $150 ; street price: $200 Walmart deal price: $150 ; 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-hour battery life, always-on 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 airplane band as that of our noise-cancelling picks. Not the best deal price we've seen, but we think it might drop lower later this week. Read more: The Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Apple iPad (11th Generation, 128 GB) — Top Pick Best Buy deal price: $280 ; street price: $330 Amazon deal price: $280 ; street price: $330 What we like: Our top tablet pick for most people. Large 11-inch touchscreen, fast performance, a USB-C port, and plenty of color options. Great all-around tablet that can handle pretty much any task. 128 GB is a great jump from the previous 64 GB least-expensive model. Solid battery life lasted for about 10 hours of continuous use. Touch ID sensor unlocks the device. Other things to know: Only supports the 1st-gen and USB-C Apple Pencil models. Digital illustrators might need a more expensive iPad. Read more: The iPad Is the Best Tablet Apple iPad Air (11-Inch, M3, 128 GB) — Upgrade Pick Amazon deal price: $480 ; street price: $550 What we like: Our upgrade tablet pick. Delivers iPad Pro power without the iPad Pro price. Same powerful M3 processor as the last-gen MacBook Air. FaceTime camera is great for work calls. Compatible with Apple's more full-featured accessories. Linking a mouse, keyboard, and monitor unlocks a macOS-like desktop. Other things to know: Also our budget pro tablet pick. We found a much larger difference between the iPad Air's display and the iPad Pro's display than we did between that of the Air and that of the entry-level iPad. Solid 128 GB base storage. Deal isn't as good a previous sales for Costco members. Read more: The iPad Is the Best Tablet Apple MacBook Air (15-Inch, M3, 2024, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) — Former Pick Best Buy deal price: $900 ; street price: $1,050 What we like: A former pick. A version of our upgrade MacBook pick with an older processor, this is last year's version of the bigger sibling to our top pick, with a larger screen, larger touchpad, and better speakers. Keeps cooler and performs better than the 13-inch version during long, intensive tasks. Other things to know: Has the same two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe port, and headphone jack as its smaller sibling. Deal price on all colors. Read more: The Best MacBooks Apple AirTag Bluetooth Tracker (4-Pack) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $65 ; street price: $80 Walmart deal price: $65 ; street price: $80 What we like: Our top Bluetooth tracker pick for iPhone users. Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Leverages Apple's extensive Find My network and is impressively accurate in pinpointing an item's precise location. Replaceable battery. Water-resistant. Other things to know: Doesn't have any way to ring your phone. Cannot attach to your stuff directly. Sales on four-packs typically offer the best price per tracker. Read more: The Best Bluetooth Tracker Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Meta Quest 3S VR Headset (128 GB) — Top Pick Walmart deal price: $250 (batman and trial bundle); street price: $300 What we like: Our top VR headset pick. Offers good-enough specs, a cord-free design, and convincing hand tracking. Has the option to plug it into a PC to access more-powerful games. Controllers are intuitive and easy to hold. Has a wide selection of compatible content. Other things to know: Battery life is just okay. Strap lacks padding and doesn't distribute weight on the back of the head as well as a halo-style strap. Controllers lost sight of our hands more often than headsets with exterior sensors. Comes with Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-month trial of Meta Quest+. Read more: The Best VR Headset Viofo A229 Pro Dash Cam (2-Channel) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $240 ; street price: $340 What we like: Our top dash cam pick delivers crisp, super-high-res 4K footage day and night. Offers 24-hour parked-car monitoring, GPS, and voice control. Heat-friendly supercapacitor instead of a battery. Able to read other cars' license plates in the widest variety of conditions. Other things to know: 2.4-inch screen. Easy to install and use with feature-filled app. MicroSD card recommended but not included (you'll need about 25 GB of storage per hour of footage). Read more: The Best Dash Cam Amazon Kindle (2024) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $85 ; street price: $110 What we like: Our new top pick for the best e-reader for most people. Affordable price, portability, bright display, 16 GB of base storage, and USB-C charging compatibility check the most important boxes. Pocketable 6-inch display. Excellent battery life. USB-C support. Other things to know: Not waterproof. More expensive than previous entry-level Kindles. Lockscreen has ads. Recycled plastic body scratches easily—protecting your Kindle with a case is a good idea. Downloading EPUB files requires some extra steps. One-year warranty. First worthwhile deal we've seen this year. Read more: The Best E-Reader Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 16 GB) — Upgrade Pick Amazon deal price: $125 ; street price: $160 What we like: Our upgrade e-reader pick. 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. Seamless Audible integration for audiobook lovers. Other things to know: 2024 price hikes are irritating, especially considering Amazon declined to include long-requested features like physical page-turn buttons in this upgrade. Deal for the ad-supported model with 16 GB of storage. Read more: The Best E-Reader Google Pixel 9 (128 GB, Unlocked) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $550 ; street price: $730 What we like: Our top pick for the best Android smartphone. A big step up from the Pixel 8, including a bright OLED screen, fast new processor, AI features, all-day battery life, and one of the best cameras we've tested on a smartphone. Other things to know: Security updates promised through fall 2031. 128 GB internal storage, 6.3-inch 120 Hz OLED display, and a 50-megapixel main sensor and sharper ultrawide lens for the rear-camera setup. Custom Tensor 4 chip supports more on-device AI features than the Pixel 8. Read more: The Best Android Phones Belkin BoostCharge Plus 10K USB Power Bank — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $40 ; street price: $70 What we like: Our top pick for best USB power bank for phones and tablets. Small, light, and easy to slip into a pocket. Powerful enough to quickly recharge most smartphones up to three times. Has two built-in cables (USB-C and Lightning) for convenience. Can pass power to another device while being recharged from a wall outlet. Other things to know: 19 watts tested input via USB-C PD to charge, 18 watts output, with a 10,0000 mAh. Doesn't come with a wall charger, or any other accessories. One of the priciest models we tested. Read more: The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for Phones and Tablets TP-Link Deco BE63 Wi-Fi Mesh-Networking System — Upgrade Pick Amazon deal price: $280 ; street price: $400 What we like: Our upgrade Wi-Fi mesh-networking system pick. Significantly faster and has more Ethernet connections than our top pick. Best for those who need Wi-Fi 7 technology to squeeze out the fastest connection today, and in the next few years. The system boxes come pre-paired to one another. Other things to know: Only recommended if you have a gigabit internet service plan and multiple smart home devices. More expensive mesh systems have faster connections, but most people don't need them yet. Deal for the pack of two. Read more: The Best Wi-Fi Mesh-Networking Systems Amazon Fire HD 8 Android Tablet (12th Generation, 32 GB) — Budget Pick Amazon deal price: $55 ; street price: $100 What we like: Our budget Android tablet pick. Same 8-inch display, MediaTek processor, and 13-hour battery life as its predecessor, with more RAM for slightly faster performance and a mildly higher-megapixel rear camera. Ideal for streaming video or using as a family tablet. Other things to know: Ad-supported lockscreen. 1280×800 screen resolution is much lower than our other picks, so text and images are visibly less sharp. Running content-heavy websites or multiple apps can cause lagging and freezing. On sale in the 32 GB size. Read more: The Best Android Tablets Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Fabric Cover (12th Gen, 2024) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $30 ; street price: $37 What we like: Our top Kindle case pick. Works with our top e-reader pick, the latest Kindle Paperwhite. A sturdy case that doesn't sacrifice on color and texture. Made of a nice, woven textile cover that looks tidy while retaining a bit of whimsy. magnets are strong enough that the cover sticks to the back of the case when it's folded back. Other things to know: The brighter colors may get dirty and dull with time. Read more: The Best Kindle Cases Photo: Michael Hession KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Pot Holder Set — Also Great Amazon deal price: $9 (deal on beige); street price: $13 What we like: Our pick for a bigger pot holder that comes in a wide range of colors. Larger and more rectangular than our top pick. The divided hand pocket gives you more control. Comes in a variety of muted, trendy colors as well as brighter options. Other things to know: Its thicker material and large, square corners make it a little more clunky than our top-pick pot holder. However, the corners do add more surface area that can be helpful when you use the pot holder as a trivet. Lowest price is for the milkshake beige color, but the beet red and ink blue colors are also on sale for a dollar more. Read more: The Best Oven Mitts and Pot Holders Gripstic Bag Clips (Assorted Pack of 12) — Staff Pick Amazon deal price: $19 (assorted, pack of 12); 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 for 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 YouCopia StoraLid Container Lid Organizer (Large) — Staff Pick Amazon deal price: $14 (deal on large size); street price: $18 What we like: A lid organizer loved we love for keeping cabinets tidy. Keeps food storage container lids organized and easily accessible with minimum human effort. Adjustable tabbed dividers for separating lid sizes. Other things to know: Only as useful as your willingness to use it and organize. Needs large empty space to fit in cabinet. Deal for the large size, better than typical sales we see. Read more: This $20 Lid Organizer Has Tamed the Chaos Inside My Kitchen Cabinets Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Containers (10-Piece Set) — Top Pick Target deal price: $48 (free Circle membership required, 10-piece); street price: $60 Amazon deal price: $48 (10-piece); street price: $60 What we like: Our top dry food storage container pick. Durable Tritan plastic containers with a tight seal. Held up through multiple drop tests and trips through the dishwasher. Stack neatly and efficiently into cabinets. Other things to know: Only recommended for storing dry ingredients. Includes two half-cup, two 1.3-cup, two 3.2-cup, one 6.6-cup, one 7.8-cup, one 12-cup, and one 16-cup container with corresponding lids. At Target, free Circle membership is required. Target Circle cardholders get an additional 5% off. Read more: The Best Dry Food Storage Containers Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer — Worth Considering Amazon deal price: $80 (deal on gray); street price: $85 What we like: Another air fryer worth considering if you want a lighter basket. Large, 5-quart square basket weighs around 2 pounds when empty, the lightest of any full-size air fryer we tested. Has sleek design with an easy-to-use interface, loud "shake" reminder. Offers good performance for the price. Other things to know: A former budget pick. Like most pod-shaped air fryers, isn't great at cooking evenly, and the preprogrammed settings aren't very accurate. Removable tray tends to fall out when transferring food to plate. Although the street price has risen suspiciously right before the holiday sales, overall trends have noted a drop in street price over the past year. We see this reoccurring deal price at least once a month, but it's a fine time to pick it up if you want a gray one now. Read more: The Best Air Fryer Margaritaville Key West Frozen Concoction Maker — Staff Pick Amazon deal price: $225 ; street price: $260 What we like: A staff-pick combination ice-shaver and blender for serving frozen drinks at home. Precise ice-shaving and blending. Large ice reservoir at the top fits about half a bag of ice at a time. Emulsifies rather than chops ice, protecting the consistency of your shaved ice. Other things to know: Offers an automatic feature that shaves and blends but you can use the manual toggle to adjust the amount of shaved ice and blend time based on your preferences. Goofy appearance. Gigantic. Pricey. Read more: This Gigantic Margaritaville Mixer Elevates All My Happy Hours Vitamix 5200 Blender — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $350 ; street price: $480 What we like: Our top blender pick. Powerful motor. Wide range of speeds. Sturdy plastic jar with a grippy handle. Exceptional seven-year warranty. Automatic shutoff feature. Easy to clean. Other things to know: Pricey. No high-powered blender could be described as quiet, but we found the Vitamix's noise to be quieter than others. Rarely goes on sale — and sells out fast. Notably higher than deals we saw last year, but we haven't seen it come anywhere close to the $300 deal we saw last October Prime Day. Read more: The Best Blender Breville Joule Turbo Sous Vide — Upgrade Pick Breville deal price: $200 ; street price: $250 Williams Sonoma deal price: $200 ; street price: $250 What we like: Our upgrade sous vide cooker, and one we rank among the best Google-Assistant-compatible smart devices. One of the smallest and most powerful options out there, and it works with less water. Impressively high-tech, it lets you check your food's cooking progress or tweak temperatures through Google Assistant–integrated voice commands. Other things to know: Lacks physical controls, but the app is polished. Recurring deal price. Read more: The Best Sous Vide Machine and Gear Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Technivorm Moccamaster KBT Coffee Maker — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $205 ; street price: $320 What we like: Our top drip coffee maker pick for a simple and stylish option that makes a great cup of coffee. Consistently ranked first in our taste tests. Reliable 40-ounce capacity workhorse that brews a nuanced, flavorful pot. Come with an insulated carafe and a unique filter basket switch that adjusts steep time. Other things to know: Lacks the extra features of our other picks, but coffee connoisseurs will appreciate the taste. Pricey, but much longer warranty (five years) and Moccamaster's reputation for longevity makes it a worthwhile investment. Read more: The Best Drip Coffee Maker Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine — Runner-Up Best Buy deal price: $800 ; street price: $950 What we like: Our runner-up espresso machine pick. More automated than our top pick. Has a sleek design and powerful steam wand. Built-in grinder. Easy for first-time baristas. Manual options for those with more experience. Touchscreen control center with step-by-step tutorials and multiple programs. Other things to know: Two-year warranty. Built-in grinder isn't as fine-tuned as standalone espresso-focused grinders. The portafilter size makes it harder to dial in your shots and can't accommodate larger doses. Read more: The Best Home Espresso Machine Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee Maker — Also Great Amazon deal price: $110 (deal on gray); street price: $169 What we like: 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. Other things to know: We didn't love the coffee, but it was still a big step up from Keurig's. Only uses Vertuo pods, which cost more than Original pods. Available at the deal price in gray. Read more: The Best Nespresso Machine Atlas Coffee Club 2-Bag Subscription — Gift Pick Atlas Coffee Club deal price: $13 (use promo code WCSUMMER25, two-bag subscription, new subscribers only); street price: $32 What we like: A gift-pick coffee subscription service. Delivers satisfying coffee at a low price. Plenty of customization. Sources beans from countries all over the world, so you'll always have something new to try. Each bag includes a postcard with fun facts about the country's coffee industry. Other things to know: New subscribers can use code WCSUMMER25 for 60% off their first two-bag subscription. Street price has risen, but the free shipping effectively makes this discount cheaper than most similar promos out there. Read more: The 36 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers Cafflano Klassic All-in-One Pour-Over Coffee Maker — Gift Pick Amazon deal price: $48 (with clipped on-page coupon); street price: $60 What we like: A gift pick for coffee lovers who like convenience. An all-in-one ceramic burr grinder, brewer, and insulated mug. Works well anywhere — just add beans and hot water. Recommended by Yuki Izumi, coffee director at Hi-Collar, a café and sake bar in New York City's East Village. Other things to know: Comes with everything needed to brew and hold your java, including a kettle, stainless filter dripper, insulated tumbler, and lid. Clip on-page coupon. Recurring deal. Read more: The 36 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Café CDT888 Dishwasher — Best For... Abt deal price: $1,564 (price reflects at checkout, includes delivery, deal on stainless steel); street price: $1,750 What we like: The best dishwasher for a customizable design. Consistently performed well during our cleaning tests, handling baked-on grease and burned milk. Runs incredibly quiet. Three racks with an interior light (the only dishwasher we tested with this feature). Other things to know: Drying can fall a little short, and the cycles can run long. Has multiple exterior and hardware finish options, plus two different handle types. Deal is for stainless steel finish with bar handle; other colors are also on sale. Price reflects at checkout and includes delivery. Read more: The Best Dishwashers LG WM4080HWA Washing Machine and LG DLEX4080W Electric Dryer — Pick Variant Costco deal price: $1,350 (Costco membership required, price reflects in cart); street price: $1,650 What we like: Models nearly identical to our top washing machine and matching dryer picks. Front-loading washer is gentle and great at removing all types of stains. Both machines are fast and quiet, with large capacities. Water- and energy-efficient. Wi-Fi–enabled for connecting to LG ThinQ app. Other things to know: Solid brand reputation for reliability. LG's customer service is relatively lousy, but Costco's is relatively good. Costco membership required. Includes delivery, installation, basic parts, and old machine haul away. Two-year warranty and 90-day return period. Price reflects in cart. Read more: The Best Washing Machines (and Their Matching Dryers) LG LHTNS2403S Refrigerator — Top Pick The Home Depot deal price: $750 (price reflects in cart); street price: $825 What we like: Our top pick from our guide to the best garage refrigerators. Loads of capacity at 23.8 cubic feet. Sleek-looking, handle-free design. Designed to work in temperatures from 38 °F to 110 °F. Energy Star-certified. Other things to know: Only available at Home Depot. Price reflects in cart and includes delivery. Not as good a deal as we'd hoped, but the lowest total price including delivery we've seen in over a year. Read more: The Best Garage Refrigerators GE Profile PHP9036 Induction Cooktop — Staff Pick Costco deal price: $1,700 (Costco membership required, price reflects in cart); street price: $2,000 What we like: A feature-rich and flexible induction cooktop we like. The best features of any mid-priced model we've tested. Control panel is one of the easiest to use. Intuitive timer. 19 power settings can be adjusted in multiple ways. Wi-Fi enabled. Other things to know: Allows you to turn off or adjust most of its display sounds and lights. Can sync with a GE Profile range hood over Bluetooth. Price reflects in cart, includes delivery. Costco membership required. Read more: The Best Induction Cooktop GE Profile PVD28BYNFS French-Door Refrigerator — Best For... Costco deal price: $2,100 (Costco membership required, price reflects in cart); street price: $2,400 What we like: Our French-door refrigerator pick best for largest capacity and extra-customizable fourth door. A smart four-door fridge with a useful temperature-controlled drawer, an in-door water and ice dispenser, and the largest capacity of our picks (27.9 cubic feet). Energy Star–certified. Other things to know: Large footprint. Price reflects in cart. Costco membership required. Price includes delivery, installation and haul away services. Read more: The Best French Door Refrigerators Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 Upright Vacuum — Budget Pick Amazon deal price: $130 ; street price: $175 What we like: Our budget upright vacuum pick. Reliable, effective, and easy to use. Smooth and light handling. Works well on hard floors and low-pile carpet. Requires very little maintenance and has essentially no recurring costs. The pod detaches for the cleaning of upholstery, steps, and ceilings. Other things to know: Former top pick, now budget pick. Struggles with larger debris and thick carpet. Five-year limited warranty only covers the motor. We've seen reports of the brush roll failing prematurely. Read more: The Best Upright and Canister Vacuums Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $82 ; street price: $120 What we like: Our top portable carpet and upholstery cleaner pick. Light and reliable, with good cleaning power. Useful if you have pets or young kids. Completely removed wine and chocolate stains with handheld suction brush, hot tap water, and cleaning formula. Other things to know: A bit clunky, and its hose is rigid. Tanks have an awkward design that makes them tough to clean. Designed to tackle small areas only. One-year warranty is shorter than competition. Read more: The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Narwal S20 Pro Mop-Vacuum Combo — Upcoming Pick Amazon deal price: $340 (with clipped on-page coupon); street price: $500 Narwal deal price: $340 (use promo code EPDS20); street price: $500 What we like: An upcoming upgrade pick in our mop-vacuum combo guide. A nimble and lightweight cleaner. Adaptive and effective, especially on hard floors. The best debris separator we've tested. Clean water tank is easy to detach and fill. Self cleaning and drying. Other things to know: Good battery, but who knows how long it'll last. Tall, and its pull may be too strong for some. Relatively new, and a bit rough around the edges. No vacuum-only mode. Short one-year warranty. Read more: The Best Mop-Vacuum Combo Is the Bissell CrossWave Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner — Budget Pick Amazon deal price: $160 ; street price: $225 What we like: Our budget pick for the best carpet cleaner. Performed nearly as well as our top pick, beating all contenders on cleaning red wine. Less than half the price of our top pick. Other things to know: Lagged behind our top pick in cleaning chocolate ice cream and caramel syrup, and left carpet damper and less refreshed. Lighter weight, but looks and feels clunkier. Noisier than our top pick. Read more: The Best Carpet Cleaners Black+Decker 20V Max Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Cordless Pet Hand Vacuum HHVK515BPF07 — Pick Variant Kohl's deal price: $70 (deal on vacuum w/ base charger and extra filter); street price: $80 What we like: A variant of our best handheld car vacuum for pet owners. The motorized brush effectively picks up pet fur, especially on upholstery. Built-in extendable crevice tool reaches into nooks and crannies. Filters are washable and replaceable. Large bin volume. Other things to know: The brand says it charges in four hours and runs up to 24 minutes — a bit slower to charge than our tested pick, but roughly the same runtime. Two-year warranty. Comes with base charger and extra filter. Read more: The Best Handheld Vacuum Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress (Queen) — Top Pick Leesa deal price: $1,100 (use promo code WIRECUTTER, queen); street price: $1,600 What we like: Our longtime top pick for a foam-forward hybrid mattress with some bounce. Combines the best components of memory foam and innerspring mattresses. Four layers of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam and over 1,000 springs. On the firmer end of medium-firm that's good for all sleep positions that don't prefer softer mattresses. Other things to know: 11-inch mattress. 100-day trial period. For most folks, including those over 200 pounds, this mattress should hold up through its 10-year warranty without sagging. Use code WIRECUTTER to get the deal price for the queen size; the code also works on king and Cal king sizes. Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress (King and Cal King) — Top Pick Leesa deal price: $1,300 (use promo code WIRECUTTER, king and Cal king); street price: $2,200 What we like: Our longtime top foam-forward hybrid mattress pick with some bounce. Ideal for stomach, back, and side-sleepers. Combines the best components of memory foam and innerspring mattresses, with four layers of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam and over 1,000 springs. Other things to know: 11 inches thick. 100-night trial, but you can only return once. 10-year warranty. Use code WIRECUTTER to get the deal price for king and Cal king sizes; code also works on queen. Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid Mattress (Queen) — Top Pick Leesa deal price: $1,480 (use promo code WIRECUTTER, queen); street price: $2,000 What we like: Our top pick for a springier hybrid mattress that still cradles. Medium firmness with some motion isolation. Quilted top loosely cradles your body. Over 3,000 pocketed coils. Fluffy and luxurious; one tester said they "felt like royalty." Durable enough for folks over 200 pounds. Best for back- and side-sleepers. Other things to know: Not an ultra-soft, plush mattress. Has a 10-year warranty, and you can return it within 100 days for a refund, but you can only return once. Deal price is for the queen size with code WIRECUTTER, which also works on king and Cal king sizes. Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid Mattress (King and Cal King) — Top Pick Leesa deal price: $1,740 (use promo code WIRECUTTER, king and Cal king); street price: $2,400 What we like: Our lofty and springy hybrid mattress pick. Medium feel, with some motion isolation. Quilted top loosely cradles your body. More than 3,000 pocketed coils. Fluffy and luxurious; one tester said they "felt like royalty." Durable enough for those weighing over 200 pounds. Best for back and side sleepers. Other things to know: Not ultra-soft or plush. Not ideal for stomach-sleepers. 10-year warranty. 100-night trial, but you can only return your first Leesa mattress. Use code WIRECUTTER. Deal price is for the king and Cal king, but the code also discounts the queen size. Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses Purple Mattress (Queen) — Worth Considering Purple deal price: $1,000 (queen); street price: $1,300 What we like: Another option worth considering from our guide to the best mattresses you can buy online. Very good at pressure relief. Worth trying for people who have back or joint issues. Good motion isolation, and a good cooling option for people who tend to overheat at night. Other things to know: Available for trying at Mattress Firm and Macy's stores nationwide, and we'd suggest trying before committing. Polarizing texture — our testers either loved it or hated it. Read more: The Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling Hybrid Mattress (Queen) — Top Pick Brooklyn Bedding deal price: $1,427 (use promo code WIRECUTTER37, queen); street price: $1,900 What we like: Our pick for a cloud-like yet supportive hybrid mattress should appeal to back- and stomach-sleepers, as well as to side-sleepers who prefer a firmer mattress. A crowd favorite in our most recent panel test, garnering the most positive feedback of the nine mattresses we tried. Good edge support. Other things to know: 10-year warranty and a 120-night trial, but you have to sleep on it for at least 30 days before starting a return, and there's a $99 return fee. Not recommended for people who weigh more than 200 pounds. Deal is available in all sizes; use promo code WIRECUTTER37. Read more: The Best Hybrid Mattresses Brooklinen Classic Duvet Cover (Full/Queen) — Top Pick Brooklinen deal price: $136 (use promo code WC28, full/queen); street price: $155 What we like: Our top crisp cotton duvet cover pick that comes in modern prints. Soft and comfortable percale. One of the few bedding brands we've tested that offers duvet covers in cute, modern prints. One of the least expensive covers we tried, yet feels like nice, luxurious hotel bedding. Other things to know: Can get a bit wrinkled. After years of long-term testing, we're still impressed with its overall construction. Street price has risen in the past year. Deal price is for the full/queen size, but code WC28 works on all sizes (remove any pre-existing codes first). Read more: Duvet Covers We Love Brooklinen Classic Percale Core Sheet Set (Queen) — Top Pick Brooklinen deal price: $143 (use promo code WC28, queen); street price: $160 What we like: Our top modern printed sheets pick. Cool and breathable percale weave feels light and crisp against skin. Long-staple cotton construction can endure years of washing. Comes in a variety of solid colors and a rotating selection of classic to quirky prints. Other things to know: Oeko-Tex certified. Set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. 365-day return policy. Use code WC28 to get the deal price for the queen size; code also applies to other sizes (remove any existing codes first). Read more: Our Favorite Printed Sheets Brooklinen All-Season Down Comforter (Full/Queen) — Top Pick Brooklinen deal price: $291 (use promo code WC27, full/queen); street price: $380 What we like: Our top pick for an all-around great down comforter. Easy to wash with a durable cotton sateen shell. Keeps its loft, even after being in storage. 700 fill power duck down. Baffle-box construction makes it lofty and warm to sleep under without overheating. Doesn't slide off the bed. Other things to know: Down leaks over time, but less overall than most we've tested. One-year return policy. Two-year warranty. Deal price is for the all-season weight in the full/queen size, but code WC27 works for all sizes (remove any existing codes first). Street price has risen and have so deal prices, but we're unlikely to see lower. Read more: The Best Comforters Brooklyn Bedding 3-Inch Talalay Latex Mattress Topper (Queen) — Top Pick Brooklyn Bedding deal price: $300 (use promo code WIRECUTTER56, queen); street price: $680 What we like: Our top latex mattress topper pick. Squishy, structured, cradling feel: You rest on top of it, rather than being enveloped by it. Provides good support and pressure-point relief. Ideal for hot sleepers. Comes with a breathable, removable zippered cotton cover. Other things to know: Squishy, jiggly feel can be polarizing. Like all latex bedding, it's expensive. Latex odor takes a little while to dissipate. Lacks corner straps, and may shift. Three-year warranty. Price has risen drastically recently, but code WIRECUTTER56 brings the queen size down to a new low. Read more: The Best Mattress Toppers Garnet Hill Signature White Down Pillow (Standard, Firm) — Upgrade Pick Garnet Hill deal price: $115 (use promo code WCPILLOW); street price: $200 What we like: Our upgrade bed pillow pick for stomach sleepers. Supportive yet moldable. Firm density. 400-thread-count Supima cotton cover. The highest-rated down pillow over several rounds of tests, with some noting it was the most comfortable to use in multiple positions. Other things to know: The most expensive of our picks. A couple testers found this pillow to be too lofty. One-year warranty. 90-day return policy. Deal price is for the firm pillow in the standard size with code WCPILLOW, but the code applies the same discount percentage to all sizes. Read more: The Best Bed Pillows Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Glasseam Clear Glass Bud Vases (Set of 8) — Gift Pick Walmart deal price: $37 (set of eight); street price: $43 What we like: A set of bud vases we like in multiple gift guides. Made of clear, durable borosilicate glass. Features fluted, slightly frilly Victorian edges. Appears way more expensive than they are. Look great in a cluster on a shelf or in a row down the center of a table. Other things to know: Pro tip: Grab a bouquet for your recipient on the way for a gift with true flower power. The tallest vase is six inches. Deal price is for a set of eight clear vases. Read more: The 36 Best Gifts for Your Mother-in-Law IKEA Kivik Sofa — Top Pick IKEA deal price: $600 (deal on beige/gray); street price: $750 What we like: Our top budget-minded sofa pick. The most affordable decent couch we've seen. Our pick since 2016. Easy to lounge on. Simple, functional Scandinavian design. Machine-washable slipcovers. A great starter sofa. Can be tested in person at IKEA showrooms. Other things to know: It can quickly look disheveled. Not the most durable. One-year warranty. Return policy is 365 days for unopened products; 180 days for opened ones. On sale in beige/gray, but other colors are also discounted. Read more: The Best Sofas HON Ignition 2.0 Office Chair — Budget Pick Amazon deal price: $340 (deal on black mesh); street price: $400 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. Build is less sturdy than that 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 Chair Casaluna Organic Bath Towel — Another Good Option Target deal price: $12 (free Target Circle membership required, with store pickup or Circle Card); street price: $15 What we like: Another good budget bath towel if our other picks are unavailable. One of our next-best budget contenders. Made of GOTS-certified organic cotton. More absorbent than our actual budget pick. Other things to know: Pulled and snagged more than our budget pick after several washes. Available in nine colors. The street price recently rose, and the deal price rose accordingly. Select store pickup, pay with a Circle card, or add to a larger order to avoid shipping fees. Read more: The Best Bath Towel Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Frontgate Resort Collection Bath Towel — Top Pick Frontgate deal price: $34 (use promo code WCJULY25); street price: $44 What we like: Our top bath towel pick. The softest, warmest, and most comfortable plush towel we've ever tested. Feels like a luxury hotel towel. Holds up for years and feels fuller and plusher with each wash. Comes in a wider variety of colors than any other we've found. Other things to know: If you prefer thinner towels, this isn't the pick for you. Bulkier to store and wash. Use code WCJULY25 to get deal price and free shipping (remove any existing discount code to apply this one for a better price). The price of the Frontgate towel has increased recently, and so has the deal price. Read more: The Best Bath Towel Onsen Waffle Bath Towel Bundle (6-Piece Set) — Upgrade Pick Huckberry deal price: $105 (use promo code WCBUNDLEJULY, 6-piece bundle); street price: $156 What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best lattice-weave bath towel. Lighter, drapes better, and dries faster than any terry towel we tried. Minimalist, upscale look. Comes in a wide range of colors. Made of 100% US-grown Supima cotton. Other things to know: Relatively expensive, but costs a fraction of the price of similar lattice towels imported from Japan. Waffle weaves are prone to snags. Texture may not be for everyone. Six-piece set includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two face towels. Use code WCBUNDLEJULY to get the deal. Read more: The Best Bath Towel Onsen Waffle Bath Towel (Set of 2) — Upgrade Pick Huckberry deal price: $74 (use promo code WCSETJULY, set of two); street price: $100 What we like: Our upgrade pick for a quick-drying lattice-weave bath towel. Lighter, drapes better, and dries faster than any terry towel we tried. Has a minimalist, upscale look. Comes in a wide range of color options. Made of 100% US-grown Supima cotton. Other things to know: Relatively expensive, but costs a fraction of the price of similar lattice towels imported from Japan. Waffle towels are prone to snags. The texture might not be for everyone. Use code WCSETJULY to get the deal price on a set of two bath towels. Read more: The Best Bath Towel Levoit LV600S Smart Hybrid Ultrasonic Humidifier — Top Pick Vesync deal price: $90 ; street price: $110 What we like: Our top pick for the best humidifier. Powerful, quiet, and easy to clean. Offers warm-mist capabilities, Wi-Fi connectivity, and is one of the few ultrasonic humidifiers we've tested that didn't over-humidify the room. Other things to know: Like most ultrasonic humidifiers, has a tendency to leave fine mineral dust, but that's harmless and easy to clean, or avoided by using filtered water. The price has risen drastically over the past few years. While this isn't near the lowest we've seen (three years ago we saw it for $25 less), it's the best deal we've seen in a long time, and beats prices from Black Friday. Read more: The Best Humidifier Midea U MAW08V1QWT Air Conditioner — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $280 ; street price: $330 The Home Depot deal price: $300 ; street price: $350 What we like: Our top pick for the best air conditioner. Quietest window AC we've ever tested—uses half the energy as non-inverter units. Unique U-shaped design lets you open and close window. Wi-Fi and smart-home-capable features are surprisingly useful and effective. Other things to know: This is the new version that addresses the mold problem the old version was having. Cleaning can be challenging for larger units. One of the worst installation processes we've experienced, but we have installation tips in our guide. The new app is still working out some kinks. Not the best deal we've seen, but the street price has risen recently. Read more: The Best Air Conditioner Target Threshold 250 Thread Count Organic Percale Sheet Set — Top Pick Target deal price: $42 (free Target Circle membership required, queen); street price: $70 What we like: A top cotton sheet pick for cheap, organic percale sheets. Inexpensive high-quality percale sheets that are well-made with organic cotton that's light and breezy to sleep on and half the price of our other percale picks. It's GOTS-certified, and it has Oeko-Tex's Made in Green certification. Other things to know: Our roughest feeling percale sheet pick. Target has a one-year return policy for its own brands' products if you buy them and don't like them. Free Target Circle membership required. Deal is for the queen size in a variety of colors and prints, but all sizes on sale. Read more: The Best Cotton Sheets Target Threshold 400 Thread Count Solid Performance Sheet Set (Queen) — Budget Pick Target deal price: $33 (free Target Circle membership required, with store pickup or Circle Card, queen); street price: $55 What we like: Our budget pick for the best cotton sheets (and outdoor movie screen). High quality at a fantastic price. Warm, thick sateen is softer than many pricier sets we've tried. Great for a kid's or guest room bed. Fits mattresses up to 18 inches thick. Comes in tons of colors. Other things to know: Less breathable and wrinkles more than other sateen sets we've tested. Street price has just risen again. Listed deal price is for queen, but all sizes are on sale. To avoid shipping fees, choose store pickup, purchase with Circle Card, or add to a larger order. Read more: The Best Cotton Sheets Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Eufy Floodlight Camera E340 — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $143 ; street price: $220 What we like: The top outdoor floodlight security camera pick. The only floodlight camera we tested that has two cameras, one with a 2K telephoto lens and one with a 3K wide-angle camera. Both cameras pan and tilt 360 degrees horizontally and 120 degrees vertically. Two integrated LED panels are bright and dimmable. Other things to know: Stores video internally on a removable microSD card (up to 128 GB), to the HomeBase S380 hub (sold separately), or in the cloud (Subscriptions start at $3 per month and cloud recordings are downgraded to 1080p/2K). Hardwired. Amazon Alexa and Google Home (light only) compatibility. Read more: The Best Outdoor Security Camera Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) — Worth Considering Amazon deal price: $30 ; street price: $60 What we like: A security camera worth considering for those who are all in with Ring. Provides a clear 1080p image and person detection. Removable privacy cover can be manually swiveled to cover the camera while you're at home. Other things to know: Typically more expensive than our top two picks. Only works with Alexa. Read more: The Best Indoor Security Camera Amazon Echo Spot (2024) — Also Great Amazon deal price: $45 ; street price: $70 What we like: Our simpler, camera-free Alexa smart speaker pick. Great for anyone who prizes simplicity. Small footprint won't crowd a nightstand. Display auto-dims based on the lighting. Has physical buttons on top, plus you can shut off your morning alarm by simply tapping the speaker itself. Other things to know: Lacks camera, video streaming, and the higher quality audio of more expensive models. Easy to read and responds well to voice commands when placed at arms length. Beyond that distance, it becomes hard or impossible to read, and responses were noticeably less consistent. Available in three colors. Read more: The Best Alexa Smart Speakers TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim (EP25, 4-Pack) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $30 (pack of four); street price: $40 What we like: Our top pick for the best smart plug. Combines all of the best features you can find in a smart plug at a price that makes it possible to deploy them throughout your home. Real-time energy monitoring makes the EP25 a standout. Also offers an Away Mode. Other things to know: Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. Works with the Kasa app, but also the newly released Tapo app, which is the better option. Read more: The Best Smart Plugs Ring Alarm 14-Piece Home Security System Kit (2nd Generation) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $200 (14-piece kit); street price: $300 What we like: Our top home security system pick. Contract-free optional 24/7 monitoring and 24/7 customer service. Easy to use. Works with Amazon Alexa and other Ring devices. Wide selection of compatible add-on devices like sensors and cameras. Other things to know: Does not include built-in Eero router, like the Pro model. Optional Ring Protect Pro monitoring plan is $20 per month. Kit includes one base station, two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors, and one range extender. Not the lowest price we've seen but still a good deal. Read more: The Best Home Security System Ring Alarm 5-Piece Home Security System Kit (2nd Generation) — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $100 (five-piece kit); street price: $200 What we like: Our top pick for a DIY home security system. Easy to setup and use. Compatible with a large selection of inexpensive add-ons like sensors and cameras. Contract-free 24/7 monitoring and customer service. Works with Amazon Alexa and Ring. Other things to know: Does not include built-in Eero router, like Pro model. Optional Ring Protect Pro monitoring plan is $20 per month (this deal comes with a free one month trial). Kit includes base station, keypad, contact sensor, motion detector, and range extender. Read more: The Best Home Security System TP-Link Tapo Wire-Free Magnetic Security Camera — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $55 ; street price: $70 What we like: Our top outdoor security camera pick. Offers the best array of customizations and top-shelf features for the money. Cheaper to own and use compared to our other picks. Flexible and simple installation. Excellent 300-day battery life. Recordings can be stored locally or in the cloud. Other things to know: Amazon Alexa and Google Home compatible. Recordings are less sharp than those from Arlo and Eufy models. We strongly recommend paying for the Tapo Care cloud subscription (starts at $3.50 per month or $35 annually for one camera). Not as good as previous deals we've seen, but a decent discount if you need a camera now. Read more: The Best Outdoor Security Camera TP-Link Tapo Wire-Free Magnetic Security Camera (3-Pack) — Top Pick Best Buy deal price: $160 (pack of three); street price: $210 What we like: Our top pick for the best outdoor security camera offers excellent battery life, the option to store recordings locally or in the cloud, and the best array of customizations for the money. Even without a subscription, it distinguishes between motion, people, vehicles, and pets. Other things to know: Image quality wasn't as sharp as what we got from the Arlo and Eufy cameras. We strongly recommend paying for the competitively priced Tapo Care cloud subscription. Compatible with fewer smart-platform apps and doesn't support geofencing. Deal is for a set of three cameras. Not the lowest price we've seen but still a good deal. Read more: The Best Outdoor Security Camera Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Milwaukee 3601-22CT M18 Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit (Single Battery) — Upgrade Pick The Home Depot deal price: $100 (deal on single battery bundle); street price: $170 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. This version only comes with one battery, but is currently on sale for $100 less than the bundle with two batteries. Read more: The Best Drill ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Flashlight — Runner-Up Amazon deal price: $23 (deal on black neutral white); street price: $30 What we like: Our runner-up flashlight pick. Also recommended as a gift pick for dads and to stock a go bag. Waterproof and compact (picture a thick Crayola marker). Stands upright on its end; doesn't roll on — or off — flat surfaces. Widest range of brightness settings of any AA-battery-powered model we've tested. Other things to know: Not the absolute brightest option we've tested. Flimsy belt clip. Not the lowest price we've seen. Deal on the black neutral white option with clipped on-page coupon. Read more: The Best Flashlight Shark FlexBreeze Outdoor & Indoor Fan — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $150 ; street price: $200 What we like: Our top pick for the best cordless fan. Offers a wide range of power settings and actually useful oscillation settings. Works as pedestal or tabletop fan. Surprisingly quiet. Comes with 4,000 mAh battery that runs for 4-6 hours. Comes with misting attachment in case you want to use it during the summer. Other things to know: Strong magnetic remote control sticks to back of fan for convenient storage. Cleaning process is frustrating, but at least it is able to be disassembled (not true for all fans). Battery life could be better. Read more: The Best Cordless Fans Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Thermacell E65 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $30 ; street price: $37 What we like: Our new top pick for the best spatial mosquito repellent. Slightly shorter run time (6.5 hours vs 9 hours) but a much faster recharge time (2 hours vs 9 hours). Just as effective as our top pick, but more convenient to use. Other things to know: The included charging dock base makes recharging as simple as setting it down. Comes with a 36-hour refill of repellent liquid, as opposed to the 12-hour cartridge that our old top pick came with. A couple bucks higher than the exclusive deal we posted last month. Read more: The Best Mosquito Control Gear for Your Patio or Yard Photo: Connie Park Whoop 4.0 Sleep Tracker — Also Great Walmart deal price: $200 ; street price: $240 What we like: Our wristband pick for tracking both sleep and activity. Offers accurate sleep and heart-rate data, and our test found its sleep data to be accurate as well. Tracks more fitness-related metrics than our top pick. Lightweight woven wristband was comfortable all day and during sleep. Comes with 12-month subscription to Whoop. Other things to know: Ideal for wearers who don't mind inputting a lot of data into the app, which can be intimidating. Battery lasts up to 5 days. Water-resistant. Requires a $239 annual subscription (or $399 for two years), but fees are FSA-eligible, and comes with a 12-month subscription with purchase. Although it says it's only for new members, the 12-month sub also works as a renewal/membership extension if you already have one. Read more: The Best Sleep Trackers: Rings, Watches, and Other Wearables Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush — Runner-Up Amazon deal price: $30 (with clipped on-page coupon, deal on black); street price: $40 What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best electric toothbrush. A quieter option that vibrates instead of oscillates. Features include a pacing timer, audible pressure sensor, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery. Other things to know: Some may dislike the back-and-forth vibrating motion. Replacement brush heads are typically a bit more expensive than those of our top pick. On sale in black; clip the on-page coupon to get the deal price. Read more: The Best Electric Toothbrush 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 later this year, but not as low as we have seen in the past. Read more: Why We Love Crest 3D Whitestrips Gaiam Restore Total Body Foam Roller — Also Great Amazon deal price: $25 ; street price: $32 What we like: Our softer foam roller pick. Medium density (similar to foam packing material) is ideal for rolling newbies or those seeking a gentler touch. Polyethylene foam has more give than firmer EPP and still maintains its shape under pressure. More versatile than shorter rollers. Other things to know: Foam is more likely to compress and warp with long-term use than that of firmer EPP rollers. Deal on 36-inch roller in gray. Street price has risen significantly since we last posted in 2020. Read more: The Best Foam Rollers Mebak 3 Massage Gun — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $80 (deal on gray and black); street price: $99 What we like: Our top low-key massage gun pick with lots of attachments. Good low-key model for semi-regular use. One of the quietest options we tried. Comes with seven attachments (the most of our picks). Responsive touchscreen display requires a lighter touch than physical buttons. Other things to know: Felt less powerful than comparably labeled models. We noticed lubricant leaking out of the attachment point during the first few uses. Included carrying case is slightly flimsy. On sale in gray and black. Read more: The Best Massage Guns Superfeet Run Support High Arch Insole — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $39 ; street price: $55 What we like: Our top pick for the best insole for high arches. Deep heel cup and high arch absorb shock during runs and stabilize the foot during runs and walks. Fits well with no shifting. Can be trimmed for custom shoe fit. Comfortable, supportive, and durable. Other things to know: Superfeet offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee on all insoles, even if you have altered them. Rigid, so there is a break-in period. Not ideal for people with neutral or low arches. Read more: The Best Insoles for Running and Walking Amazfit Band 7 Fitness Tracker — Worth Considering Amazon deal price: $38 ; street price: $45 What we like: A budget fitness tracker worth considering. Provides fairly accurate readouts and has a very strong battery life. Performed better than other, similar cheap fitness trackers in our tracking and distance tests. Other things to know: Below the capabilities of our main picks, but still a good inexpensive fitness tracker. Available in black. Read more: The Best Fitness Trackers Braun Series 9 Pro 9477cc Electric Razor — Upgrade Pick Amazon deal price: $256 ; street price: $300 What we like: Our upgrade electric razor pick. Gives you a premium, easy, smooth shave in a high-end package. Comes with our top pick's accessories, plus titanium-coated blades (with a middle trimmer), and a feature that matches the blade speed to beard density. Other things to know: In our tests, the razor matched its claim of effectively mowing through a seven-day beard. Comes with charging travel case. Expensive; if you shave daily and keep yourself fairly baby-faced, the extra expense likely isn't worth it. Two-year warranty. Read more: The Best Electric Razor Photo: Michael Hession Bentgo Kids Lunch Box (3-Pack) — Top Pick Costco deal price: $30 (Costco membership required); street price: $40 What we like: Our top pick for a well-organized bento lunch box for younger kids. Has thoughtful (yet small) compartments, making it easy to pack an appealing lunch for preschool-age kids. Leakproof. Has sturdy clasps. Slightly more durable than the larger Bentgo Fresh lunch box. Other things to know: Recommended for kids ages 3 to 7 years old. Only fits about 2½ cups of food and the five compartments are fixed. Multiple long-term testers have needed to replace them about once a year. A set of three is on sale for Costco members. Read more: The Best Kids Lunch Boxes Magna-Tiles Classic 100-Piece Set — Staff Pick Amazon deal price: $84 ; street price: $120 What we like: A tried-and-true building toy staff pick from our guide to the best STEM toys. Wirecutter kids love Magna-Tiles, and the experts agree. Magnets make cleanup a breeze. Vibrant colors and fun shapes help stimulate imagination. An endless possibility of shapes and designs to be made. Other things to know: Abstract and complicated shapes can be frustrating for early preschoolers. 100-piece set includes a good variety of basic shapes. Read more: Learning Toys and STEM Toys We Love Béis The Diaper Pack — Best For... Beis deal price: $50 (price includes shipping); street price: $73 What we like: Our best diaper bag pick for minimalists. Has multiple pockets and holds more than we expected. Includes changing pad. Easy to switch from fanny pack to crossbody. Other things to know: More functional than stylish. Only comes in black. Deal price includes shipping. Read more: The Best Diaper Bags Cosco Finale 2-in-1 Booster Travel Car Seat — Top Pick Walmart deal price: $50 ; street price: $60 What we like: A top travel car seat. This no-frills seat converts from a forward-facing five-point harness for kids 30 to 65 pounds to a high-back booster for kids 40 to 100 pounds. FAA-certified and easy to install on an airplane using the plane's seatbelt. Other things to know: It weighs just 12 pounds. Has lower height limits (52 inches) than some boosters. LATCH straps were not easy to use. Read more: The Best Travel Car Seats Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Petlibro Granary Smart Camera Feeder — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $90 (deal on white); street price: $125 What we like: Our top automatic pet feeder pick. Best portion control for both large and small kibble sizes. Easy to program with Petlibro's Wi-Fi–enabled app. Stops most creatures from stealing extra food. Comes with a built-in camera, so you can monitor your pet while they eat. Other things to know: The camera isn't necessary for the feeder to work well, and it adds to the cost. More tech can also mean more issues. As with any camera-enabled device, there are potential privacy risks. Deal on white. Read more: The Best Automatic Pet Feeder Neakasa M1 Automatic Cat Litter Box — Best For... Amazon deal price: $380 ; street price: $480 What we like: The best open-top automatic cat litter box. Easier to deep-clean and less expensive than most of our other picks. The waste bin, which sits underneath the box, was easy to access and check on regularly. Some cats may be more comfortable in an open-top box. Other things to know: Smaller than recommended, and it operates inconsistently. Dirty litter sometimes stuck to the inner walls. We are investigating a potential safety issue. The app could be better. Read more: The Best Automatic Cat Litter Box Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Away The Large Suitcase — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $300 (deal on light gray, red, or orange); street price: $375 What we like: Our top large hard-sided checked suitcase pick. Modern and minimalist. Built with high-quality components. As our pick for over six years now, we're confident in its long-term durability and the reputation of Away's limited lifetime warranty. Other things to know: Soft-sided luggage typically has a longer life span and offers features like exterior pockets. Good if you need to maximize your allowed space and you aren't worried about weight limits. Identical to The Medium aside from its extra capacity. On sale in gray, red, or orange. Read more: The Best Suitcases for Checking Osprey Fairview 40 Backpack — Best For Amazon deal price: $138 ; street price: $185 What we like: Our carry-on travel backpack pick best for long journeys and people with smaller torsos. A great starter option for one-bag travel. Easy to pack. Adjustable and comfortable to carry. Well-built. Slightly lower shoulder straps keep the bag's bulk more aligned with smaller torsos. Other things to know: Laptop and tech gear pocket isn't positioned directly against your back, shifting the center of gravity and making loads feel heavier than they should. Lifetime warranty. On sale for $1 more at REI. Read more: The Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks Cadence Capsules (Set of 3) — Pick Variant Amazon deal price: $34 ; street price: $42 What we like: Leakproof plastic travel containers we recommend for frequent travelers. Hold half an ounce of solids, liquids, or capsules. Magnetized sides keep them compact and easy to locate. Inside has rounded corners. Other things to know: Available in a variety of colors. Labels are already set with cleanser, moisturizer and sun icons. This deal is on a set of 3 small containers. Deals are available on other sets. Read more: The 43 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers Away The Carry-On Luggage — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $220 (deal on clay pink); street price: $275 What we like: Our top pick for the best hard-sided carry-on. Sleek, trendy design. Strong yet flexible polycarbonate shell. Top-of-the-line components include YKK zippers, smooth-rolling wheels. Lifetime warranty. Other things to know: Built-in portable charger no longer included. Less durable and more prone to showing wear than our soft-sided picks. On sale in light gray, orange, or red at Away or in clay pink at Amazon. Read more: The Best Carry-On Luggage Travelpro Platinum Elite 21″ Carry-On Spinner Luggage — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $292 ; street price: $365 What we like: Our top pick for the best soft-sided carry-on luggage. Offers the best balance of size, value, reliability, and durability, plus high-end details. Features smooth-rolling, replaceable wheels, a solid and comfortable telescoping handles, and a hard-wearing nylon exterior propped up by a solid internal chassis. Other things to know: Has an exterior pocket with a USB pass-through extension, but we don't consider it a feature. Weighs less than 8 pounds empty. Some vegan readers may dislike the leather accents. Backed by a lifetime warranty (as long as you register the luggage within 120 days of purchase). Read more: The Best Carry-On Luggage Cincha Travel Belt — Gift Pick Amazon deal price: $32 ; street price: $36 What we like: A luggage helper we recommend for frequent travelers. Wide nylon strap with sturdy buckle to keep your carry-on firmly attached to your roller bag. Frees up a hand, shoulder, or back for a smoother trip through the airport. Other things to know: A hidden elastic loop keeps the belt attached, even when it's unclasped. Tote bag not included. All color options are on sale. Not the lowest we've seen, but still a decent value. Deal on several colors. Read more: The 43 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $11 (deal on teal); street price: $15 What we like: Our top pick for the best overall reading light. Chic and compact, with the most light settings of all our picks. Power indicator on the front makes it easy to monitor charge. Simple to twist and adjust brightness and light temperature. Other things to know: Small, and buttons can be a bit too sensitive when adjusting clip placement. On sale in teal. Read more: The Best Reading Light Cricut EasyPress Mini Heat Press — Staff Pick Target deal price: $39 ; street price: $49 Amazon deal price: $39 ; street price: $49 What we like: A staff pick from our guide to all the fun ways to use the Cricut electronic cutting machine. For crafters interested in creating customized designs for smaller items like hats, shoes and fabric banners, this heat press can do the trick. Other things to know: Not ideal for larger designs like those on T-shirts or tote bags. Not recommended if you plan to make items in bulk. Read more: All of the Fun Ways We Use the Cricut (And What You Need to Craft at Home) Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box — Top Pick Target deal price: $15 (with store pickup and Circle membership); street price: $20 What we like: Our top pick for the best bulk box of Lego bricks for kids. Comes with a large variety of shapes in 35 colors, all housed in a distinctive Lego-shaped yellow box. A time-tested choice that offers instructions for a few basic projects and endless possibilities for more. Other things to know: The plastic tote container has room for more as your collection grows. The lid doesn't latch, which could lead to spills. 484 pieces. Recommended for ages four and up. Choose store pickup or buy with a Circle Card to avoid shipping fees. Free Target Circle membership required. Read more: The Best Lego Sets for Kids Lego Large Creative Brick Box 10698 — Top Pick Target deal price: $26 ; street price: $32 What we like: A larger version of our top pick for a bulk brick Lego starter set. This 790-piece set comes with a large variety of shapes in 33 colors, all housed in a distinctive Lego-shaped yellow box. Also includes eight different types of toy windows and toy doors, two green baseplates, and six toy tires and toy wheel rims. Other things to know: The plastic tote container has room for more as your collection grows. The lid doesn't latch, which could lead to spills. Compatible with all Lego construction sets. Solid deal, but not the lowest we've seen. Read more: The Best Lego Sets for Kids In short, it's complicated. Prime Day prices offered by Amazon usually remain static, but we have observed them expire and come back. We've even seen prices change, improving or (in rare instances) getting worse as the deal event progresses. Amazon proactively matches other retailers, so if another outlet offers a better sale price during Prime Day, Amazon will typically meet it. We sometimes see temporary on-page coupons or codes pop up that become stackable with Prime Day deals. These improve the final price, but may disappear mid-event. Although the majority of Prime Day deals start at the beginning of the event and last the duration, some are truly limited-time offers, whether flashy lightning deals or deal highlights launched mid-event to keep shoppers interested. Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't offer any kind of price protection guarantee. If you buy at $75 and the price drops to $60, your only recourse is to pursue a return and rebuy the item at the new deal price — a pretty big hassle. If you want to make sure you get the absolute best deal, purchasing from a retailer with price protection is your best option. With these Wirecutter-approved picks under $100, you don't have to spend a lot to get a good deal this Amazon Prime Day. From fall essentials to core basics, here are the best style deals we found on sale right now for Amazon's Prime Day. These are the best deals on gift-worthy delights this Prime Day. We've tested thousands of headphones and earbuds — and these are the best pairs to buy on sale during Prime Day. Page 2
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
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Sam Faiers puts on a chic display in on-trend peplum dress perfect for summer events - here's where to shop the look on the high street
Sam Faiers put on a stylish and chic display in a simple black dress in her latest Instagram post on Tuesday. Visiting Japan for a business trip with her brand Revive Collagen, the former TOWIE star, 34, made sure she dressed to impress in the stunning ensemble. The strapless number featured a peplum style top and a long flowing floor length skirt. The star accessorised the look with a black and white polka dot headscarf and shades as she completed her stunning look. And here is where you can buy the exact look yourself or get your hands on a slightly more affordable alternative. DRESS EXACT MATCH: Club L London £165.00 Shop Nobody's Child £58.65 Shop SCARF EXACT MATCH: CLUB L LONDON £15.00 Shop Urban Outfitters £14.00 Shop GLASSES
Daily Mail
28-06-2025
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Knowing that Charles would be admitting to having an affair, Princess Diana broke royal protocol in a 'revenge dress' with a lasting legacy
On June 29, 1994, Princess Diana attended a dinner at the Serpentine Gallery in London, fully aware that her husband Charles would be admitting to his affair with Camilla that same night on TV. Determined to make a lasting impression, she chose to wear a daring black dress by designer Christina Stambolian - and while it broke a string of royal protocols in the process, it did its job, and photos of the stunning princess filled newspapers around the world.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
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- Daily Mail
There's nothing chicer than a black dress - 7 outfits I'll be wearing on repeat this summer
Three summers ago, I bought a black linen dress from Australian label Dissh for my friend's wedding. There was a moment, during the checkout process, when I hesitated – the shade used to be off-limits for guests – but after deciding that rule felt outdated, I hit 'pay now'. And I'm so glad I did. The black dress in question is now the hardest-working item in my summer wardrobe – it's also the piece that earns me the most compliments, thanks to its square neckline, fitted bodice and full skirt. I've worn it to another friend's wedding with heels and a raffia clutch; regularly show it off in the office with flat strappy sandals and a woven tote; and, after three summers, it's still the one dress that's guaranteed to make it onto my holiday packing list. The colour black is often overlooked when the weather gets warmer, but if you ask me, a black dress is one of the most versatile pieces you can have in your collection. The trick is to focus on relaxed silhouettes in breezy linens and cottons to stay cool in the summer months. It's also one of the easiest shades to style. A black dress acts as a blank canvas for chunky jewellery or colourful accessories to sit against. Or, you can lean into the minimalism of an all-black look with a pair of barely-there sandals and sleek sunglasses. Ready to meet your new favourite warm-weather wardrobe staple? Scroll for my pick of the seven best black dresses on the high street right now – and tips on how I'd style each of them. Mango £49.99 Shop The ruffled neckline lends itself to a statement necklace – I'd opt for something playful, like this charm necklace from Sézane, and keep the rest of the outfit simple with some black sandals from Zara. Sézane £125 Shop COS £95 Shop The simplicity of this linen maxi calls for a pop of colour. These hoops from Mejuri are interchangeable and a perfect match for these strappy sandals from Arket. George at Asda £18 Shop A kitten heel and bangle or two will instantly dress up this sober number from George at Asda. I'd go with this organically-shaped bracelet from Pandora and these thin-strapped heels from Mango. £350 Shop Mango £45.99 Shop Gap x DÔEN £165 Shop The all-over eyelet detailing of this maxi should be the focus, so keep your accessories simple. I'd opt for tan accessories, like this tote from Dragon Diffusion and these slides from & Other Stories. Next £46 Shop Nobody's Child £85 Shop £298 Shop This midi from Reformation is actually a two-piece that you'll want to reach for over and over again. I'd wear it to the office with these two-tone studs from Orelia and these braided flats from H&M.
