Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time).
One of the many batches of apples we dried in the Nesco FD-1018A Gardenmaster. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Dehydrators are deceptively simple machines, involving little more than a low-wattage heating element, a fan, and open racks that let air flow throughout. But some models perform much better than others (and price isn’t necessarily an indicator of…
Lightning cables for USB-C ports If you want a USB-C–to–Lightning cable with a tangle-proof silicone sheath that comes in six colors: Get the Anker 641 Flow Silicone USB-C to Lightning Cable. Its rubber sheath is silky-smooth and extremely flexible — to the point that you don’t really need a cable tie anyway, since it doesn’t…
Microfiber cloths are made from plastic, which ultimately means that they’re derived from fossil fuels. They’re a viable paper towel replacement, and they’re less expensive than Swedish dishcloths, but they have some environmental disadvantages. They’re cheaper. Our microfiber cloth pick comes in at around 60¢ per cloth. One If You Care cloth is double that…
Packing cubes maximize your luggage space and help you stay organized. Maria Adelmann/NYT Wirecutter Once you know what you want to take along, it’s time to shove—er, fit—it all in. “Time and again, packing cubes beat out every other method for maximizing your packing space,” says senior staff writer Kit Dillon, Wirecutter’s luggage and packing…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter We considered nearly 30 tumblers, from popular as well as lesser-known brands. And we narrowed our list to 12 to test, based on the criteria below: Temperature retention: Double-walled, vacuum-insulated stainless steel tumblers offer the best temperature retention, so we tested only those. Lid design: Most tumblers include either a standard lid…
Most people select outdoor furniture based primarily on aesthetics and the style of their home. But before you fall in love with the way a piece looks, consider how well it will wear over the course of many seasons (and how much you’re willing to maintain it). Some materials—like wood—require annual maintenance to keep them…