Your guide to the best stuff!
Your guide to the best stuff!
by Sofia Sokolove
We’re talking about what makes a good wedding gift — and debating whether or not it’s okay to go off-registry. Plus: what to give a grumpy roommate.
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| Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven $480 $600 from Best Buy |
| Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube Set $42 $59 from Amazon (gray) |
| ThermoWorks Thermapen One Meat Thermometer $76 $109 from ThermoWorks Use promo code SHAREBBQ (deal on red) |
| Riley Textured Cotton Coverlet (Full/Queen) $115 $190 from Riley Home Use promo code WCMDAY45 (full/queen) |
| Ruggable Justina Blakeney Sonia Terra & Sage Rug - Flatwoven Cushioned (6' by 9') $319 $419 from Ruggable Use promo code WIRECUTTER (deal on 6' by 9') |
| Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid Mattress (King and Cal King) $1779 $2400 from Leesa Use promo code WIRECUTTER (king and Cal king) |
| RIAB 2.0 Platform Bed Frame (Queen) $143 $220 from Room In A Box |
| Italic Emma Cashmere Relaxed Turtleneck Sweater $149 $200 from Nordstrom |
| Hisense U8N Series LCD/LED TV (85-Inch) $1540 $2000 from Amazon (85-inch) |
| Thermos Funtainer Water Bottle 16-Ounce (Spout Lid) $13 $15 from Amazon (deal on black) |
These are picks our journalists can't stop raving about — and they're on sale right now.
| The Wirecutter Show Episode 41: Grill, Baby, Grill! Published May 21, 2025 by Wirecutter Staff Expert tips for the best way to clean your grates, what to know about heat zones, unexpected tools to level up grilling, and why you should limit food flipping. |
| The Wirecutter Show Episode 40: Sunscreen Demystified! Published May 14, 2025 by Wirecutter Staff Most people misuse sunscreen. We explain mineral versus chemical types, proper application, and why many “reef-safe” sunscreens still harm marine life. |
| The Wirecutter Show Bonus Episode: Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse Published May 12, 2025 by Christine Cyr Clisset, Caira Blackwell, Rosie Guerin, and Abigail Keel It’s not your imagination. Climate change is making seasonal-allergy season longer and more intense. Here’s how to reduce the misery. |
| The Wirecutter Show Episode 39: What You Actually Need for a Baby Published May 7, 2025 by Wirecutter Staff Here’s what you really need to bring a newborn home (and what you can skip), the best gifts for new parents, and gear you can safely buy used. |
Cleaning, Smart home devices, Bedroom, or see all in Home
| These Ant Killers Stopped an Infestation and Saved My Sanity Published May 23, 2025 by Megan Beauchamp Fortunately, Wirecutter’s favorite ant baits work really, really well. Unfortunately, I know this from experience. |
| My Whole Family Fights Over This Electric Fly Swatter Published May 23, 2025 by Evan Dent I’d ceded the battle against bugs at my summer cabin retreat. Then I learned of this electric fly swatter. |
| The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers Updated May 22, 2025 by Caira Blackwell and Joanne Chen If you regularly sleep on your side, you’ll likely want a cushy mattress that aligns your spine and offers good support. These are our favorites. |
| The Best Mattresses of 2025 Updated May 22, 2025 by Joanne Chen and Caira Blackwell Here’s everything you need to find the best mattress—whether you’re shopping by quality, budget, brand, or sleep position. |
Smartphones, Audio, Computers, or see all in Electronics
| The Best Mechanical Keyboards Updated May 22, 2025 by Kimber Streams If you spend a lot of time typing, a mechanical keyboard can be a great quality-of-life improvement. We have recommendations for just about every budget. |
| The Best Compact Mechanical Keyboards Updated May 22, 2025 by Kimber Streams A compact mechanical keyboard takes up less space on a desk than a regular one—but you might need to be prepared to give up some keys in return. |
| The Best Chromebook Updated May 21, 2025 by Kimber Streams If most of your work happens in a web browser, a Chromebook is a great option for computing on the go. We have recommendations for every budget. |
How to sleep better, Sleep gear, Mattresses, or see all in Sleep
| The Best Hybrid Mattresses Updated May 22, 2025 by Caira Blackwell Part coil, part foam, hybrid mattresses have a range of feels. Here are our favorites, plus what you need to know to find one that’s right for you. |
| Our Favorite Bassinets and Bedside Sleepers Updated May 21, 2025 by Caitlin Giddings Want a bassinet with storage? A co-sleeper with a drop-down side? Automated rocking? Whatever your needs, here are six models worthy of being baby’s first bed. |
| The Best Innerspring Mattresses Updated May 21, 2025 by Joanne Chen Shopping for mattresses can be a nightmare, and searching specifically for an innerspring model is its own special hell. Let us help. |
| The Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online Updated May 21, 2025 by Caira Blackwell A great memory-foam mattress hugs, cuddles, and cradles you just right. We’ve tested dozens to find three we recommend. |
Cooking tools and utensils, Small kitchen appliances, Food and grocery, or see all in Kitchen
| Your Grill Can't Talk. But It Would Thank You For Doing This. Published May 22, 2025 by Wirecutter Staff We share the maintenance advice our grilling experts swear by. So you can focus on the good stuff: the food. |
| Know Your Charcoal Before You Start Grilling This Summer Published May 21, 2025 by Maki Yazawa There are two main types of charcoal: lump wood and briquet. Experts share how they differ and when to use each kind while grilling. |
| The Best Air Fryer Updated May 20, 2025 by Mace Dent Johnson We’ve tested dozens of pod-shaped air fryers, and the best is the Philips 3000 Series Airfryer L, which crisps and browns more evenly than the competition. |
Small home appliances, Large home appliances, Vacuum cleaners, or see all in Appliances
| The Best Cheap Mini Fridge Updated May 22, 2025 by Tyler Wells Lynch The Midea WHS-65L mini fridge has the best shelves and storage layout of any model at its price. |
| Window AC Units Are Loud. This One Masks NYC Noise and Almost Feels Like Central Air. Updated May 20, 2025 by Alexander Aciman Midea’s U-shaped window AC is whisper quiet and gets me through sweltering New York summers. But installation nearly broke my spirit. |
| Our Favorite ACs Keep You Cool Quietly and Efficiently Updated May 20, 2025 by Thom Dunn We’ve spent years testing window ACs to find the coolest, quietest options for your home. |
| We Tested 16 Newfangled Robot Vacuum-Mop Combos. Don’t Buy One. Updated May 20, 2025 by Sabine Heinlein The current robot vacuum-mop combos are too fickle, flawed, or expensive to recommend. But we expect they’ll get better. |
Gifts for grown-ups, Gifts for babies and kids, Holiday decorating, or see all in Gifts
| These Classic Dad Gifts Aren’t Unique. And That’s Exactly Why He’ll Love Them. Published May 22, 2025 by Hannah Morrill The man who has everything might like one of these best-in-class upgrades to his favorite things. |
| Give Your Dad a Style Upgrade with These Handsome Gifts Published May 22, 2025 by Mari Uyehara Our favorite dude shirts, sweaters, shoes, and more for upgraded dad style. |
| 28 Best Gifts for Dogs and Dog Lovers Updated May 20, 2025 by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara From tiny teacups to big galoots, we’ve got gifts for every kind of dog and dog lover. |
Outdoor gear, Apparel, Camping, or see all in Outdoors
| The Best Electric Scooter Updated May 23, 2025 by Nick Guy If you’re looking for ways to avoid the bus or subway, we recommend Segway Ninebot’s KickScooter Max G30LP, which is great for short commutes as well as errands. |
| Tick Bites Are No Joke. Here’s How to Prevent Them and Protect Yourself. Published May 22, 2025 by Annemarie Conte and Doug Mahoney Here are some simple tricks for preventing tick bites and techniques for removing them if they do bite. |
| The Best Camping Stove Updated May 21, 2025 by Kit Dillon Whether we’re making a morning cup of coffee or grilling burgers, the Coleman Classic Propane Camping Stove is our choice for campfire cookouts. |
| The Best Beach Umbrella Is Not Actually an Umbrella Updated May 21, 2025 by Kit Dillon A sunshade can give you a lot more shade than an umbrella, with a lot less drama. We like the four-person Sun Ninja shade best, but we have other options, too. |
| White Jeans Are a Summer Staple. Here Are Our Favorite Pairs. Published May 22, 2025 by Hannah Frye Some of our picks for the best women’s jeans also come in white. Behold a wide range of white (and off-white) jeans fit for every budget and style preference. |
| We Tried Over 50 Swimsuits (So That You Wouldn’t Have To). These Are the Best. Published May 21, 2025 by Zoe Vanderweide We tested over 50 swimsuits (so that you wouldn’t have to). These one-pieces, bikinis, and rash guards — for an array of bodies and budgets — are our favorites. |
| Do Blue-Light Blocking Glasses Work? We Found Some Worth Trying Updated May 20, 2025 by Kaitlyn Wells and Zoe Vanderweide There’s no proof that blue-light blocking glasses are necessary, but experts agree they’ll likely help you sleep better. We found four pairs worth trying. |
Bags, Gear, Luggage, or see all in Travel
| Why We’ve Recommended Briggs & Riley’s Baseline Luggage for Over 10 Years Updated May 23, 2025 by Maria Adelmann Intuitive to use and a pleasure to pack, Briggs & Riley’s Baseline suitcases have been our upgrade pick for more than a decade. |
| The Best Travel Pillow Updated May 20, 2025 by Sabrina Imbler After testing eight travel pillows on four red-eye flights in window, aisle, and middle seats, we think the Travelrest Ultimate is the best for most travelers. |
| The Best Packing Cubes Updated May 20, 2025 by Claire Wilcox and Kit Dillon The simple, well-built Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube Set is our choice to keep your luggage organized for either a week or a weekend. |
| The 4 Best Underseat Luggage and Personal Item Bags of 2025 Updated May 20, 2025 by Kit Dillon The Waterfield Air Porter Carry-On Bag is a great bag for tech-carrying travelers to slide under an airplane seat. We also have options for other travelers. |
Personal care, Coronavirus coverage, Exercise, or see all in Health and fitness
| The Best Smart Home Devices to Help Aging in Place Updated May 20, 2025 by Rachel Cericola Smart-home devices can make it easier, safer, and more comfortable to age at home. They’re also great tools for caregivers who want to stay in touch. |
| The Best Adjustable Dumbbells Updated May 20, 2025 by Seth Berkman After months of lifting, we recommend the compact, easy-to-use Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set for at-home strength training. |
| Our Favorite Grabber Tools for Reaching Things High and Low Published May 20, 2025 by Sarah Gannett Grabber tools are handy for everything from picking up trash to reaching that box of pasta on the top shelf. We found two that work in every scenario. |
Baby, Toys, School, or see all in Baby and kid
| Our Favorite Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats Updated May 20, 2025 by Christina Szalinski After researching dozens of seats and testing 17, we’ve concluded that the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible is the best convertible car seat for most families. |
| Is There a New Baby in Your Life? We Have the Perfect Presents. Published May 13, 2025 by Brooklyn White Some of the best gifts for new babies are sweet, soft, long-lasting — and as adorable as their recipients. |
| The Best First Pedal Bikes Published May 12, 2025 by Laura Motley Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage. Depending on the bike, the process can be either unnecessarily frustrating or, well, like a ride in the park. |
| The Best Baby Wraps and Slings Updated May 6, 2025 by Kerry Davis McGuinness A stretchy wrap or ring sling allows babies to securely snuggle up to their caregivers. We have the best options for you and your little one. |
Dogs, Cats, Gear for pets, or see all in Pets
| The Best Winter Jackets and Raincoats for Dogs Updated May 15, 2025 by Mel Plaut We used seventeen dog jackets on dozens of walks. The WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Premier Free Parka Deluxe Dog Coat is the best for keeping your pup warm and dry. |
| Tricks and Treats: Our Favorite Strategies for Pilling Your Pets Published May 15, 2025 by Mel Plaut Medicating pets can be a challenge. But with the right tools and techniques, you can get a dose down without much frustration. |
| The Best Pet Camera Updated May 5, 2025 by Mel Plaut and Kaitlyn Wells A good indoor security cam doubles as a handy pet cam. |
Games and puzzles, Music, Survive and thrive at home, or see all in Games and hobbies
| Solo Board Games Aren’t Just for Lonely People. Here Are Four of Our Favorites. Published May 22, 2025 by James Austin We spent 30 hours playing 13 games to find the best solo tabletop gaming experiences available. |
| The Best DNA Testing Kit Updated May 19, 2025 by Brishette Mendoza and Amadou Diallo If you’re okay with the privacy risks that accompany a DNA testing service, AncestryDNA is best for exploring your ethnicity or finding contemporary relatives. |
| The Best Drones for Photos and Video Updated May 13, 2025 by James Austin After testing 36 drones since 2016, we’ve found the DJI Air 3S to be the best drone for most photographers and videographers. |
| 18 Gifts for Golfers That They’ll Actually Like Updated May 9, 2025 by Samantha Schoech After canvassing every golfer we know, we came up with gifts to please any linksperson you love. |
| The Best Transcription Services Updated May 20, 2025 by Matthew Guay The best transcription today comes from humans aided by AI. GoTranscript is the best service in our testing for highly accurate transcripts. |
| The Best Online Fax Services Updated May 15, 2025 by Melanie Pinola and Wirecutter Staff If you need to send occasional faxes for free, no service does it better than Dropbox Fax. Need to fax sensitive info? Give Documo a try. |
| The Best Tech and Apps for Your Home Office Updated May 7, 2025 by Ben Keough We’ve collected our favorite picks—from dozens of guides and hundreds of hours of research and testing—to make your home office more productive and comfortable. |
Home office, Office furniture, Printers and scanners, or see all in Office
| Our Favorite Things to Gift Co-Workers Updated May 14, 2025 by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara Whether they’re a cubicle mate, remote bestie, or your favorite manager, we have the perfect gift for that officemate on your list. |
| The Best Cheap Scanner Updated May 13, 2025 by Ben Keough and Phil Ryan We think the Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 is the best for high-resolution scans of delicate or thick items, and the Epson Perfection V600 is best for film. |
| The Speakerphone That Makes My Zoom Meetings Tolerable Published May 9, 2025 by Grant Clauser A Bluetooth speakerphone isn’t something everyone needs, but for my hybrid video meetings and hands-free home chats, the Emeet M3 is a game changer. |
Accessories for your car, or see all in Cars
| The Best USB Car Charger Updated May 16, 2025 by Nick Guy and Sarah Witman We’ve tested the best car chargers, and we have recommendations for affordable, reliable options that can fast-charge any device while you’re on the road. |
| Choosing the Right Bike Rack Can Be…an Adventure. We Can Help. Updated April 29, 2025 by Eric C. Evarts After testing more than 75 bike racks, we recommend the Küat Sherpa 2.0 hitch rack as the best way to carry your bikes on a car. |
| The Best Dash Cam Updated April 14, 2025 by Geoffrey Morrison and Sarah Witman If you want the peace of mind of having a dash cam record as you drive, we think the Viofo A229 Pro is the best overall choice for most people. |
Deals and sales, Knowing when to buy, Managing your money, or see all in Money
| I’m an Outdoor Expert at Wirecutter. Here’s Every Deal I’m Eyeing From REI’s Anniversary Sale. Updated May 23, 2025 by Christine Ryan and Dan Kim Get great deals for the great outdoors on these Wirecutter picks we found in REI’s annual anniversary sale. |
| Skip Those Disappointing Discounts. These Are the Memorial Day Deals Not to Miss. Updated May 23, 2025 by Kaitlin Mahar Our Deals experts weigh in on the best Memorial Day sales, from expert-approved mattresses and bedding to clothing and skin care to travel and outdoor gear. |
| How to Avoid a Huge Customs Bill on a Cheap Online Order Published May 20, 2025 by Kimber Streams An exemption for imports from China worth less than $800 has been lifted, leaving some buyers stuck with big tariff bills. Here’s what to do. |
| Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of April 2025 Published April 30, 2025 by Gabriella DePinho These are the items our readers loved most in April, from clothes to sunscreen to gardening gear and more. |
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