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Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $143 (deal on black or white); street price: $190
What we like: A top pick in our guide to the best air purifiers. Efficient and affordable. Delivered one of the best cleaning performances of any purifier we tested. Minimal setup and upkeep. Runs quiet and dark, with low operating costs. Perfect for bedrooms, playrooms, and living rooms.
Other things to know: We recommend keeping it on the medium setting, which is quiet, energy-efficient, and effective. Accepts third-party replacement filters easily. Street price has risen over the past year, and while this isn’t the lowest price we’ve ever seen, it’s still one of the best deals we’ve seen for this air purifier this year.
Read more: The Best Air Purifier
BlueAir InvisibleMist Humidifier H35i — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $100; street price: $130
What we like: The best humidifier for cleanliness and sanitation. Only model we recommend with a dishwasher-safe water tank. UV filter built into the water pump dispatches unwanted microbes. Leaves rooms less dank than other humidifiers. When the tank runs out of water, it automatically runs the fan at a low speed to help dry out the wick, preventing any gross growths. Has an energy-efficient DC-powered motor and a surprisingly functional app.
Other things to know: Three-year warranty. A bit louder than other picks. Smaller tank than we’d like. May require more upkeep for larger spaces or if you live in a particularly dry area.
Read more: The Best Humidifier
Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max Air Purifier — Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $200; street price: $280
What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best air purifier. Stellar performance for large spaces around 500 square feet. Reduced smoke levels in our test room by more than 99.9 percent on its high and high-medium settings. Has an air quality sensor, child lock controls, and a display shutoff option, plus an app for more features.
Other things to know: The relatively high price is backed up by the performance, but this much purifier is overkill for medium and small rooms. Filters have a shorter replacement cycle than many of our other picks, at six to nine months (versus a typical year).
Read more: The Best Air Purifier
Dreo Solaris Slim H3 (DR-HSH003) Space Heater — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $64; street price: $70
What we like: The best space heater for sleek, even, oscillating heat. Oscillating space heater with a chic obelisk shape. Heats a room evenly and quickly.
Other things to know: You may have to vacuum out the filter occasionally to clean it. Comes with a 1-year warranty. Not the lowest price we’ve seen, but still a good deal.
Read more: The Best Space Heaters
Urpower 2nd Gen 300ml Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $17; street price: $25
What we like: Our top essential oil diffuser pick is also recommended as a gift pick. Produces a strong stream of mist for up to seven hours. Lasts longer between refills, looks better, costs less, and has a smaller footprint than similar competitors. Has a timer function for one, two, or three hours. Lights up in seven colors.
Other things to know: Lid can be a little tricky to take on and off the base. Makes a loud beep when it shuts off. Deal on white.
Read more: The Best Essential Oil Diffusers
Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Garment Steamer (GS59X) — Best For…
Amazon deal price: $45 (use promo code CONAIRSTEAM); street price: $60
What we like: The best handheld steamer for everyday use. The most powerful midsize steamer we tested. Comfortable to use and quick to heat up. Five settings to handle different fabrics. Quickly relaxes wrinkles without spitting any water.
Other things to know: Very similar to our previous top pick, but more powerful. Filling the somewhat small 7.3-ounce water tank can be a little tricky, but we think it’s a worthy tradeoff for the drip-free performance. One-year warranty. Street price has risen over recent months. Use code CONAIRSTEAM to get the deal.
Read more: The Best Clothing Steamers
WiZ 60W A19 Color LED Smart Bulb (2-Pack) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $10; street price: $25
What we like: Our top smart LED light bulb pick impressed us with its easy setup, wide array of Scenes, and affordable price. High lux rating. Wider color temperature range than most of the other smart bulbs we tested. Circadian-rhythm mode automatically switches the color temperature throughout the day based on your sleep and wake schedule.
Other things to know: WiZ may use cookies and collect basic personal information. Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Siri Shortcuts, and Samsung SmartThings. Not compatible with the Apple Home app. A really good deal for two light bulbs.
Read more: The Best Smart LED Light Bulbs
Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $9 (use promo code WCCYBER10, 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. Some users have reported issues; see our guide for details. Use code WCCYBER10 to get the deal price on the teal color.
Read more: The Best Reading Light
Delta 5-Setting Showerhead 52535 — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $37 (deal on chrome); street price: $52
What we like: Our top showerhead pick. Surprisingly satisfying and pleasurable to use. An outstanding value. Built to last. Easy to install. Useful settings like rain-shower and rinsing spray. Pause function helps save water. Matches nearly any bathroom decor.
Other things to know: Like all fixed models, it’s less versatile than a handheld showerhead. If you have small children or pets that require frequent cleaning, a combination model like our upgrade pick will make that easier. The chrome finish is on sale.
Read more: The Best Showerhead
AmazonBasics AAA Performance Alkaline Batteries (36-Pack) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $11 (pack of 36); street price: $15
What we like: Our top pick for the best extra batteries to have on hand for wildfire preparedness. Inexpensive, with an impressive 10-year shelf life, making them ideal to stash in a go-bag. The right size for our headlamp pick.
Other things to know: We typically recommend rechargeable batteries because they’re cost-effective and more environmentally friendly than disposables, but emergency situations can be an exception: They’re not much help if you lack the power to recharge them.
Read more: The Best Wildfire Preparedness Supplies and Strategies
HON Ignition 2.0 Office Chair — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $321 (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
Goplus 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $128; street price: $300
What we like: Our top under-desk treadmill pick. Simple to set up, sturdy, and Bluetooth-enabled. Comfortable to walk on for long periods of time, and light enough to move around on its two front wheels. Smoothly accelerates to its top speed of 7.5 mph. Safely accommodates people up to 265 pounds, more than most models and our other pick.
Other things to know: Doesn’t have a dynamic display screen. During testing, we noticed the belt start to fray along the edge, though we still found the treadmill completely usable. 90-day warranty doesn’t cover normal wear and tear.
Read more: The Best Under-Desk Treadmill
Balsam Hill 7.5-foot Classic Blue Spruce Tree — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $400; street price: $500
What we like: Our top pick for the best artificial Christmas tree. Looks great and lasts for years. Great value if you’re up for the added decorating work. Well built, lush with foliage, and extremely lifelike.
Other things to know: No integrated lights. Not the lowest price we’ve seen, but still a decent drop.
Read more: The Best Artificial Christmas Tree
Tushy Ottoman Toilet Stool — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $41 (deal on white); street price: $65
What we like: Our stylish and sturdy toilet stool top pick. Curves around the base of any standard toilet. Stays immobile during use. Aesthetically pleasing design with smooth, easy-to-clean surface. Blends into most bathrooms that have white toilets.
Other things to know: Assembly required, but quick to build. Can be slick when wearing socks. Not intended for use by children under 12. Not to be used as anything other than a footrest.
Read more: The Best Squatty Potty and Other Toilet Stools Worth the Floor Space
