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The BenQ HT2050A’s best-in-class contrast ratio, bright output, and impressive color accuracy make it our pick for the best budget home theater projector.

If you want a gimbal to smooth out the video you make with your smartphone, we think the Zhiyun Smooth 4 is the best choice.

We’ve tested several hundred headphones, including wireless, noise-cancelling, and even kids headphones, to pick the best headphones in each category.

We’ve cooked mounds of eggs and more in 24 nonstick pans since 2016, and we recommend the slick and durable Tramontina 10-Inch Professional Restaurant Fry Pan.

We’ve tasted 25 chocolate brands since 2014, and found four delicious, luxurious boxes worth gifting (including a nut-free option).

After 78 hours of research and testing since 2013, we think the Zojirushi SM-SC Mug is the best travel mug to keep your drinks hot for hours.

After 32 hours spent testing 10 of the best LED desk lamps we could find, we have recommendations to fit virtually anyone’s budget and sense of style.

We tested top shredders for use at home and in small offices and found that AmazonBasics has the most reliable, secure shredders at affordable prices.

Adobe Scan’s simple design, high-quality output, free cloud storage, and $0 price make it an excellent choice.

If you’ve waited till the last minute to get a gift for your valentine, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with these 16 gifts.

These are the top 50 gifts our readers purchased for Valentine’s Day 2020—and they hold up surprisingly well for our 2021 pandemic reality.

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or Palentine’s Day, treat the special guy in your life with one of these thoughtful gifts.

We had ten kids test nine popular sleds and the L.L.Bean Sonic Snow Tube is the best we found

Don’t submit to a COVID winter of discontent. Two nature-school teachers share how to gear up and coax your kids (and yourself) into embracing the elements.

We subjected 13 balance bikes to a cadre of 2- to 8-year-olds and found that the adjustable Strider 12 Sport is the best balance bike for most kids.

After testing 10 soldering irons, we found that the X-Tronic 3020-XTS LED Display Soldering Iron Station is the best for beginners and hobbyists.

We spent six months testing 10 telescopes in the high desert, and we think the Celestron NexStar 5SE provides the best functionality for a dedicated beginner.

This winter, a wearable sleeping bag will keep you cozy during your socially distant outdoor hangouts with friends.

Finding a laptop backpack that carries everything you need and matches your style is hard. We’ve found nine backpacks that will suit every taste and need.

A slim wallet is better for your style and your spine. We’ve found nine fantastic wallets, all of which are less than an inch thick (with cards and cash).

After 120 hours of research and 1,500 miles behind the wheel, we’ve singled out the gear that’s absolutely essential for your next journey on the open road.