The Best Drones for Photos and Video

by James Austin

After testing 33 drones, we found the DJI Air 3 to be the best drone for most photographers and videographers.

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Home

A collage of three photos (clockwise from left): silver desk lamp, white weighted blanket, two small houseplants.

Actually Good Dorm Decor That You’ll Want to Keep (Even After Graduation)

by Joanne Chen

These quality picks are so smart and stylish, you’ll want to keep them long after you move off campus. (And you can!)

  • Our picks for electric toothbrushes, the Oral-B Pro 1000 and the Philips Sonicare 4100, shown alongside floss and a glass of water.

    The Best Electric Toothbrush

    by Nancy Redd

    We’ve tested 66 electric toothbrushes in hundreds of trials at the bathroom sink. The minimalist yet effective Oral-B Pro 1000 is our top pick.

  • A person sleeping on their side while resting on one of our picks for the best mattresses for side sleepers.

    The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers

    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.

  • Various roach baits spread out next to what looks like cockroaches.

    The Best Roach Killers

    by Doug Mahoney

    Read how to end and prevent roach infestations at home.

Electronics

  • The Best LCD/LED TV

    The Best LCD/LED TV

    by Lee Neikirk

    TCL’s QM8 Series is a great LCD/LED TV that delivers terrific performance, a sturdy design, and excellent features for a reasonable price.

  • The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones

    The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones

    by Ryan Whitwam and Roderick Scott

    Smartwatches offer a good way to wrangle notifications and track activity. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 is the best option for Android users.

  • The Best Android Phones

    The Best Android Phones

    by Roderick Scott and Ryan Whitwam

    Excellent Android phones come in all sizes at a variety of prices, but Google’s latest Pixel models are the best you can buy.

Sleep

A person lying on their side on a foam mattress.

The Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online

by Caira Blackwell

A great memory-foam mattress hugs, cuddles, and cradles you just right. We’ve tested dozens to find three we recommend.

  • A Purple Rejuvenate mattress staged in a hotel-like bedroom.

    Purple Mattress Review: An Honest Assessment

    by Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

    Purple’s gridded, jiggly foam may feel weird—or it may be just what the doctor ordered. We recommend trying the mattresses in person before you buy.

  • A Zinus Green Tea Cooling Swirl Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress in a bedroom.

    The Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500)

    by Caira Blackwell

    It takes some effort, but you can find a decent, comfortable mattress that won’t break the bank. Here are five we recommend.

  • The Leesa Hybrid in a bed room.

    The Best Hybrid Mattresses

    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.

Kitchen

  • The Best Over-the-Range Microwave

    The Best Over-the-Range Microwave

    by Liam McCabe

    We tested six over-the-range microwaves and found that they’re all very similar, but we like the GE JVM6175 because it’s easier to use than most.

  • The Best Drip Coffee Maker

    The Best Drip Coffee Maker

    by Marguerite Preston and Kathleen Squires

    We’ve been testing coffee makers since 2014, and we think the Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer offers the best combination of convenient features and delicious coffee.

  • The Best Refrigerators

    The Best Refrigerators

    by Liam McCabe

    We surveyed 5,000+ readers and analyzed 28,000+ customer reviews and found that among the major brands, LG fridges tend to make their owners the happiest.

Appliances

The inside of the GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer.

The Best Washer-Dryer Combo (But We Don’t Recommend It)

by Andrea Barnes and Liam McCabe

Washer-dryer combos have their quirks, but if you’re short on space and want to avoid the laundromat, these all-in-one machines can be better than nothing.

Gifts

  • 15 Gifts for Golfers That They’ll Actually Like

    15 Gifts for Golfers That They’ll Actually Like

    by Samantha Schoech

    After canvassing every golfer we know, we came up with gifts to please any linksperson you love.

  • Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.

    Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.

    by Gabriella Gershenson, Anna Perling, and Wirecutter Staff

    These gift baskets offer the best combination of taste, presentation, and value we’ve found, and we think they’ll delight recipients year-round.

  • 14 Great Gifts for Book Lovers

    14 Great Gifts for Book Lovers

    by Samantha Schoech

    Since most bookworms acquire their own actual books, these gifts inspire, support, and enhance the joy of reading.

Outdoors

Food and drink arranged on a striped blanket laid on the grass.

The Best Picnic Blanket

by Kit Dillon and Dorie Chevlen

After lounging on 19 top-rated picnic blankets, we found that the Nemo Victory Picnic Blanket offers the best combination of comfort, durability, and easy cleaning.

  • An illustrated border around a photo of two Behrens tubs with plants in them.

    I Can’t Get Enough of These Steel Tubs in My Garden

    by Jackie Reeve

    Behrens steel tubs lend flexibility and style to my garden. Mine have remained rust-free for three springs in the PNW, and are affordable enough to collect.

  • Two smart bird feeders containing birdseed next to each other.

    The Best Smart Bird Feeders

    by Rachel Cericola

    Delight the bird-watcher in your life with a smart feeder that captures close-up videos and photos and can even identify what species visit.

  • Two trail cameras pictures with greenery.

    The Best Trail Cameras

    by Kyle Fitzgerald

    The Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera is the best trail camera to photograph wild animals, in your backyard or in the backcountry.

Style

  • I Love These Compression Socks So Much I Bought a Dozen

    I Love These Compression Socks So Much I Bought a Dozen

    by Jackie Reeve

    I spent most of 2023 testing compression socks for our guide. And when I discovered that they doubled as great gardening socks, I stocked up for myself.

  • The Best Underwear for Kids

    The Best Underwear for Kids

    by Nancy Redd

    Hanna Andersson’s undies are soft, durable, and cute. Of the 15 brands we tested, they’re also the most resistant to butt-picking.

  • The Best Women’s White T-Shirts

    The Best Women’s White T-Shirts

    by Zoe Vanderweide

    After carefully scrutinizing fit, feel, quality, and style, we found four white tees that are the best suited for a variety of occasions and body types.

Travel

Five of our picks for the best gym bags, shown next to each other.

The Best Gym Bag

by Kit Dillon

The KNKG Plus Duffel is a versatile, durable bag for most gym goers. We also have options for those who prefer other types of bags, such as totes and backpacks.

  • Our top three picks for best kids backpack for school, from State Bags, L.L. Bean, and Pottery Barn Kids.

    The Best Kids Backpacks for School

    by Ellen Lee

    We’ve been testing kids backpacks for almost a decade. These packs consistently rank among the best.

  • A selection of wallets tested for this review, shown on a green background with flowers.

    The Best Slim Wallet

    by Jason Chen

    A slim wallet is best for your style and your spine. Here are the best slim and bifold wallets, all of which are less than an inch thick.

  • Our five picks for best backpack for college and high school students, shown in a row.

    The Best Backpacks for College and High School Students

    by Zoe Vanderweide

    Our top backpack picks for the 2023-2024 school year include a sporty-looking ergonomic pack, a bag that’s nostalgic and timeless, and a polished workhorse.

Health and fitness

Baby and kid

A child brushing their teeth with an electric toothbrush.

How We Optimize a Morning Routine for Kids

by Joanne Chen

Mornings can be a challenge, especially if you have young kids. Here are some of our tools and strategies for getting everyone up and out the door on time.

  • Some of our picks for best high chair gathered together in a sunny living room-like environment.

    The Best High Chairs

    by Jenni Gritters and Erica Pearson

    Our favorite high chair is one-fifth the price of competitors—and it’s far easier to clean and use.

  • An assortment of cooking tools and utensils amongst prepared breakfast foods and fruits.

    The Best Kids Cooking Tools (That You’ll Love Too)

    by Lara Rabinovitch

    We’ve tested more than 45 pieces of kitchen gear to find those that are most worth investing in for younger cooks, whether they’re toddlers or teens.

  • A person sits upright on a bed, holding a coffee mug with a cat on it and smiling, close-lipped, at the camera

    The Best College Dorm Essentials

    by Wirecutter Staff

    Our favorite durable-but-not-too-expensive bedding, accessories, kitchen gear, and tools for your dorm room.

Pets

  • The Best Dog DNA Test

    The Best Dog DNA Test

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    The Embark Breed + Health Kit is the most accurate dog DNA test we’ve found and will help you unravel your pet’s specific breed background.

  • The Best Travel Carrier for Cats and Small Dogs

    The Best Travel Carrier for Cats and Small Dogs

    by Mel Plaut

    How to keep your animal companion safe in transit in a car or plane.

  • What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?

    What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?

    by Sabine Heinlein

    We recommend six vacuums that have the tools, power, and maneuverability to tackle pet fur in your carpets, on your couch, or in your car.

Games and hobbies

Note books and note pads we tested side by side.

The Best Notebooks and Notepads

by Melanie Pinola

These notebook and notepad picks offer a satisfying writing experience with different types of pens and pencils.

  • Four ukuleles piled over each other in different direction.

    The Best Ukulele for Beginners

    by Brent Butterworth

    The Kala Satin Mahogany is our favorite starter uke for beginners. It sounds good, is easy to play, and comes in concert and soprano sizes.

  • A tower of boxes for card games with several cards from each games scattered about.

    The Best Card Games

    by James Austin

    Card games may be the simplest kind of game, but that doesn’t mean they’re lacking fun or innovation. We’ve tested 28 card games to find the best of the best.

  • Two metal detectors hovering over a pile of sand containing metal debris.

    The Best Metal Detector

    by Tim Heffernan

    You might strike gold. But you should know what you’re getting into first.

Software and apps

  • The Best Website Builders

    The Best Website Builders

    by Melanie Pinola

    Wix is the best way to quickly and easily create an informative, functional, and professional-looking website.

  • These Video Games Are Fun for the Whole Family

    These Video Games Are Fun for the Whole Family

    by Haley Perry

    Whether you’re playing over the summer or on a weeknight during the school year, we have games for family members of all ages and skill levels to enjoy together.

  • The Best Cloud Gaming Services Aren’t Great (Yet)

    The Best Cloud Gaming Services Aren’t Great (Yet)

    by Haley Perry

    If you don’t have access to a gaming PC or console, game streaming services let you play some of the biggest games on your phone or browser—with trade-offs.

Office

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

The Best Office Chairs

by Melanie Pinola and Kaitlyn Wells

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

  • A 24-inch Apple iMac in blue, showing rolling farmland wallpaper.

    The Best All-in-One Computer

    by Dave Gershgorn

    If you need a family computer or want to cut down on cords in a home office, an all-in-one computer like Apple’s iMac is worth buying.

  • A desktop computer sitting on a desk.

    How to Shop for a Desktop Computer, From Cheap Towers to Gaming PCs

    by Kimber Streams and Dave Gershgorn

    Shopping for an already-built PC, whether for office use or gaming, can be confusing. We’re here to help you figure out the specs to watch for and how much to spend.

  • Several paper planners spread out on a tan background.

    Our Favorite Paper Planners

    by Jackie Reeve, Kaitlyn Wells, and Melanie Pinola

    A paper planner can keep you organized and on track with your goals, and we have six different recommendations that will suit any planning style.

Cars

  • The Best Booster Car Seats

    The Best Booster Car Seats

    by Rebecca Gale

    After researching over 50 booster car seats and testing 13, we’ve concluded that the convenient Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus is the best overall choice.

  • The Best Car Vacuum

    The Best Car Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    We recommend four handheld vacuums that have helpful tools and the ability to reach into the nooks and crannies of a car.

  • The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home

    The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home

    by Sarah Witman

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

Money

An illustrated grid showing photos of a Belkin BoostCharge Plus, an Apple AirTag and a Helinox Chair One.

Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of July 2024

by Wirecutter Staff

These are the top 100 things our readers loved most in July, including air tags, portable chairs, bath towels, and more.