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The Best Face Sunscreens
Wirecutter - Shannon Palus
The best sunscreen for your face is the one you’ll be up for using every day. We had four testers with different skin types and complexions test …
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The Best Things We Bought in 2018
Wirecutter - Andrew Kalinchuk
Buying things may not lead you to happiness, but having the right stuff can make each day just a little more joyful, sometimes in unexpected …
Headphones
The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Wirecutter - Geoffrey Morrison
After testing 53 headphones, including 11 for this update, we think the Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II are the best noise-cancelling headphones for …
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Our Favorite Pajamas for Women and Men
Wirecutter - Jackie Reeve
If you want to treat yourself (or someone special) to exceptional PJs, start here. We tried on 26 pajama sets and pants for women and men—with as …
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Our Favorite Laptop Sleeves and Macbook Pro Cases
Wirecutter - Nick Guy
We’ve researched hundreds of laptop and MacBook sleeves and cases over the past few years, and tested a few dozen promising candidates, to see which …
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The Best Car Stereos With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wirecutter - Rik Paul
After researching 70 models and testing 19, we found that the Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX is the best replacement car stereo for drivers who use Apple …
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The Best Coffee Grinder
Wirecutter - Liz Clayton
After over 70 hours of research and hands-on grinding since 2015, we think the uber-consistent, no-frills Baratza Encore is the best grinder for most …
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The Best Wireless Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Wirecutter - Brent Butterworth
The best wireless bookshelf speaker system we’ve found priced under $800 is the Edifier S1000DB. With built-in Bluetooth and both analog and digital …
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How to Choose Flatware According to the People Who Design and Make It
Wirecutter - Michael Sullivan
Picking flatware is a surprisingly weighty decision, especially since the average American buys only three sets in a lifetime. We learned this from …
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The Best Flatware
Wirecutter - Michael Sullivan
After spending 160 hours researching flatware—including visiting a flatware factory and interviewing a professor with a background in metallurgy—as …
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The Best Showerhead
Wirecutter - Tim Heffernan
After taking more than 240 showers over the course of four months in testing nearly a dozen showerheads, we believe the Delta In2ition 58480 is the …
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The Best Smart LED Light Bulbs
Wirecutter - Grant Clauser
We researched more than 20 smart LED bulbs and spent eight weeks testing 10 contenders to decide that Philips Hue is the best way to convert existing …
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The Best Balance-Transfer Credit Cards
Wirecutter - Taylor Tepper
High-interest credit card debt may seem like it has taken over your budget—and in some cases, it may feel like you can’t escape. One potential …
Smart Homes
Is the Google Home the Voice-Controlled Speaker for You?
Wirecutter - Grant Clauser
In the growing world of voice-controlled smart speakers, Google has thrown down the gauntlet with its introduction of the Google Home, a Wi-Fi …
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The Best Christmas Tree Stand
Wirecutter - Ed Grabianowski
After considering more than 35 Christmas tree stands and testing five models since 2012, we believe the Krinner Tree Genie XXL is the best option for …
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The Best TV for Video Games
Wirecutter - Chris Heinonen
After performing over 100 hours of testing on this year’s TVs, we’re confident that the best TV for video gaming is the Samsung NU8000. Its input lag …
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The Best Custom Photo Card Service
Wirecutter - Amadou Diallo
After three years of our tests comparing custom photo card services, Simply to Impress remains our choice as the best way to design and print …
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Our Favorite Kids Pajamas
Wirecutter - Wirecutter Staff
No matter what your age, changing into pajamas can anchor a bedtime routine, and soft and cozy PJs make it a pleasure. The best sleepwear for babies …
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The Best Laptops
Wirecutter - Wirecutter Staff
Smartphones and tablets may have taken over much of people’s screen time, but there’s still a need for a “real” computer sometimes—and for most …
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The Best Laptops for Video and Photo Editing
Wirecutter - Justin Krajeski
After spending 30 hours researching and testing the top five contenders, we found that the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is the best laptop for creative …
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Even Without This Deal, an REI Co-op Membership Is Worth It
Wirecutter - Alex Roth
Lots of retailers have loyalty programs and discount clubs. Some offer real benefits, while others are mostly a source of unwanted emails. One that’s …
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Our Favorite Paper Planners
Wirecutter - Jackie Reeve
A paper planner can help you stay organized and get more accomplished, and it’s a more polite way to plan and take notes than using your cell phone …
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The Best Electronics Kits for Kids and Beginners
Wirecutter - Signe Brewster
After spending 20 hours researching electronics kits and testing five top-rated models with the help of four kids and one mom, we found the SmartLab …
Smart Homes
The Best In-Wall Smart Light Switch and Dimmer
Wirecutter - Rachel Cericola
After testing 15 switches and dimmers, programming schedules, and setting up apps, we’re sure that the Lutron Caséta Wireless In-Wall Dimmer is the …
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The Best Portable Document Scanner
Wirecutter - Ben Keough
We’ve spent more than 130 hours researching and testing portable document scanners since 2013, and after our latest round of testing we’re convinced …
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The Best French Press
Wirecutter - Sabrina Imbler
After putting in over 16 hours of research and testing, speaking with several baristas, testing six top contenders in a blind-tasting panel, and …
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The Best Laptop Deals from Cyber Monday 2018 So Far
Wirecutter - Nathan Edwards
Follow our Guide to Cyber Monday for all the best deals this holiday season. If you need a laptop and you’ve been waiting for a Black Friday or Cyber …
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The Best Cyber Monday TV Deals of 2018 So Far
Wirecutter - Grant Clauser
Follow our Guide to Cyber Monday for all the best deals this holiday season. Rather than line up outside a big-box store at the crack of dawn to score …
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The Best Cyber Monday Household and Kitchen Deals of 2018
Wirecutter - Marguerite Preston
Down to $70, the versatile and easy-to-use Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart—the top pick in our guide to best electric pressure cooker—is now even more …
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The Best Smart-Home Deals from Cyber Monday 2018 So Far
Wirecutter - Grant Clauser
Follow our Guide to Cyber Monday for all the best deals this holiday season. Cyber Monday and Black Friday 2018 have arrived. Retailers are offering …

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The Best Face Sunscreens

The Best Things We Bought in 2018

The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Our Favorite Pajamas for Women and Men

Our Favorite Laptop Sleeves and Macbook Pro Cases

The Best Car Stereos With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

The Best Coffee Grinder

The Best Wireless Powered Bookshelf Speakers

How to Choose Flatware According to the People Who Design and Make It

The Best Flatware

The Best Showerhead

The Best Smart LED Light Bulbs

The Best Balance-Transfer Credit Cards

Is the Google Home the Voice-Controlled Speaker for You?

The Best Christmas Tree Stand

The Best TV for Video Games

The Best Custom Photo Card Service

Our Favorite Kids Pajamas

The Best Laptops

The Best Laptops for Video and Photo Editing

Even Without This Deal, an REI Co-op Membership Is Worth It

Our Favorite Paper Planners

The Best Electronics Kits for Kids and Beginners

The Best In-Wall Smart Light Switch and Dimmer

The Best Portable Document Scanner

The Best French Press

The Best Laptop Deals from Cyber Monday 2018 So Far

The Best Cyber Monday TV Deals of 2018 So Far

The Best Cyber Monday Household and Kitchen Deals of 2018

The Best Smart-Home Deals from Cyber Monday 2018 So Far