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href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-carpet-and-upholstery-cleaner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable carpet & upholstery cleaners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-upright-carpet-cleaners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Carpet cleaners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/a-great-shop-vacuum-or-wet-dry-vac/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wet/dry vacs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-broom-dustpan-dustmop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Brooms, dustpans, & dust mops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-all-purpose-cleaner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surface cleaners & disinfectants</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/closet-laundry/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Laundry</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-washer-and-dryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Washers & dryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compact-washer-and-dryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compact washers & dryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-clothes-iron/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Irons</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ironing-board/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ironing boards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-clothing-steamers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Clothing steamers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-laundry-detergent/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laundry detergents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laundry-stain-remover/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stain removers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/cleaning/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Cleaning</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Bathroom</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Toilet</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toilet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bidet-toilet-seat-washlet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bidets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-toilet-paper/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilet papers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toilet-brush/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilet brushes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toilet-plunger/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilet plungers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/squatty-potty-review/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Squatty potties</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Shower</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-shower-head/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower heads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-shower-curtain/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower curtains</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-shower-caddy/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower caddies</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-shower-mat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower mats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bathroom</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-bathroom-scales/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bathroom scales</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bath-towel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bath towels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bathroom-rugs-and-bath-mats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bath mats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-grab-bars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Grab bars</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/bathroom/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Bathroom</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Garden & Outdoors</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/gardening/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Gardening & Lawn</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-garden-hose/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Garden hoses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hose-nozzle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hose nozzles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-gardening-gloves/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gardening gloves</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-garden-pruners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Garden pruners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-gardeners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for gardeners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lawnmower/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lawn mowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-robot-lawn-mower/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Robot lawn mowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-reel-mower/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Reel mowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-sprinkler/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sprinklers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-sprinkler-controller/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart sprinkler timers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/garage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Maintenance</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-leafblowers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Leaf blowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-snow-blowers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Snow blowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pressure-washer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pressure washers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-chainsaw/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chainsaws</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-string-trimmers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> String trimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-snow-shovels/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Snow shovels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/a-great-shop-vacuum-or-wet-dry-vac/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wet/dry vacs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Patio</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-patio-furniture/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio furniture</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-patio-umbrella-and-stand/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio umbrellas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-patio-heaters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio heaters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smokeless-fire-pits/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smokeless fire pits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/mosquito-control-gear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mosquito repellents for yards</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Heating, Cooling, & Air Quality</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Heating</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-space-heaters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Space heaters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/heat-pump-buying-guide/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Heat pumps</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/cooling/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cooling</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-conditioner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air conditioners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-portable-air-conditioner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable air conditioners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-ductless-mini-split-air-conditioner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ductless air conditioners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fan/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cordless-fans/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cordless fans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-thermostat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart thermostats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Air Quality</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air purifiers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-humidifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Humidifiers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dehumidifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dehumidifiers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-air-quality-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home air quality monitors</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Water Quality</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-filter-pitcher/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water filter pitchers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-under-sink-water-filter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Under‑sink water filters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-faucet-water-filter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Faucet‑mounted water filters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-quality-test-kit-for-your-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water quality test kits</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Home & Decor</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Decor</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-area-rugs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Area rugs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rug-pads/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rug pads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-removable-wallpapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Removable wallpapers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-throw-blankets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Throw blankets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-essential-oil-diffusers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Essential oil diffusers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-candles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Scented candles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-jewelry-boxes-and-organizers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Jewelry boxes & organizers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Window Treatments</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blackout-shades/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blackout shades</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blackout-curtains/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blackout curtains</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/furniture/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Furniture</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/buying-a-sofa/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sofas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleeper-sofas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleeper sofas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-massage-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Massage chairs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/dining-and-kitchen-tables-we-like-under-1000/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dining tables</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Lighting</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-floor-lamps-under-300/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Floor lamps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-led-desk-lamp/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Desk lamps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-bedside-lamps-under-200/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bedside lamps</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Home</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Home Improvement</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/tools/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Tools</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-drill-for-common-household-projects/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multitool/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Multi‑tools</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-stud-finder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stud finders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-screwdriver/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Screwdrivers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-basic-home-toolkit/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Basic toolkits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toolbox/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toolboxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ladders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ladders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/storage-home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Storage & Organization</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-storage-containers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Storage containers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-shoe-rack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shoe racks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hangers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hangers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Electric</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-led-lightbulb/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> LED light bulbs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-surge-protector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surge protectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Extension cords</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pest Control</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-roach-killers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Roach killers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ant-killer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ant killers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mousetrap/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mousetraps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/mosquito-control-gear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mosquito repellents for yards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hornet-wasp-spray/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wasp & hornet sprays</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-bug-killing-gear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bug‑killing gear</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Home Security & Safety</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Security Systems & Cameras</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-security-system/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home security systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Indoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-doorbell-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Doorbell cameras</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Locks</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electronic-keypad-door-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electronic keypad door locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-smart-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-door-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Door locks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Safety</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-basic-smoke-alarm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Basic smoke alarms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-smoke-alarm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart smoke alarms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fire-extinguisher/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fire extinguishers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flashlight/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flashlights</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/emergency-preparedness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Emergency Preparedness</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/emergency-preparedness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Emergency preparedness supplies</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-emergency-weather-radio/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Emergency weather radios</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-generator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable generators</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/safety-home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Home Security & Safety</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Office</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/office/printers-scanners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Printers</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-all-in-one-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> All‑in‑one printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-printers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laser-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laser printers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Monitors</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4K monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-27-inch-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 27‑inch monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable monitors</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Office Essentials</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-webcams/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Webcams</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-headset-for-the-office/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Office headsets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptop-stands/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptop stands</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-monitor-arms/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Monitor arms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-label-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Label makers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Document Security</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-paper-shredders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Paper shredders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fireproof-document-safe/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fireproof document safes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Stationery</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-notebooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Notebooks & notepads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-paper-planners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Planners</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/office/furniture-office/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Office Furniture</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standing-desk/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Standing desks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-office-chair/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Office chairs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ergonomic-seat-cushions/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ergonomic seat cushions</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/office/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Office</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Sleep</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/mattresses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Mattresses</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mattresses-for-side-sleepers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattresses for side sleepers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/mattresses-for-back-pain/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattresses for back pain</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-foam-mattresses-you-can-buy-online/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Memory foam mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cheap mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hybrid-mattresses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hybrid mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-innerspring-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Innerspring mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mattress-toppers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattress toppers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/sheets-bedding/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Bedding</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sheets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sheets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cotton-sheets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cotton sheets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-comforter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Comforters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-duvet-cover/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Duvet covers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Pillows</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bed-pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pillows</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pillow-for-side-sleepers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pillows for side sleepers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-memory-foam-pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Memory foam pillows</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/bedroom/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Bedroom</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-modern-bed-frames/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Modern bed frames</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-platform-bed-frames-under-300/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Platform bed frames</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blankets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blankets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-weighted-blankets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Weighted blankets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-noise-machine/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> White noise machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-alarm-clock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Alarm clocks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sunrise-alarm-clock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sunrise alarm clocks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Sleep</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Kitchen">Kitchen</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Large Appliances</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Fridges</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-refrigerator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-french-door-refrigerators/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> French door refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-side-by-side-refrigerators/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Side‑by‑side refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-garage-refrigerator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Garage refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-counter-depth-refrigerator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Counter‑depth refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-fridges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine coolers & fridges</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Freezers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-freezer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Upright freezers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-chest-freezers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chest freezers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Stoves, Ranges, & Ovens</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-and-gas-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric stoves & ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gas-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gas stoves & ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slide-in-electric-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slide‑in electric ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slide-in-gas-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slide‑in gas ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-high-end-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High‑end ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-induction-cooktop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Induction cooktops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wall-ovens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wall ovens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Dishwashers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-dishwasher/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dishwashers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/large-appliances/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Large Appliances</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Small Appliances</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Small Appliances</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-microwave/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Microwaves</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-food-processor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food processors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toaster/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toasters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-kettle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric kettles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-induction-cooktop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable induction cooktops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mini-fridge/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mini fridges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-ice-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Countertop ice makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-stand-mixer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stand mixers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-juicer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Juicers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Blenders</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blenders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-personal-blender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Personal blenders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-immersion-blender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Immersion blenders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Specialty</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ice-cream-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ice cream makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soda-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soda makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-waffle-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Waffle makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pizza-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pizza ovens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Air Fryers & Toaster Ovens</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-fryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air fryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-fryer-toaster-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air fryer toaster ovens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-toaster-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toaster ovens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Cookers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-rice-cooker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rice cookers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-pressure-cooker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pressure cookers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slow-cooker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slow cookers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/appliances/small/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Small Appliances</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Cooking & Baking</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Cookware & Bakeware</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nonstick-pan/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nonstick pans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cookware-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cookware sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-skillet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stainless steel pans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cast-iron-skillet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cast iron skillets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dutch-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dutch ovens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-woks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Woks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-induction-cookware/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Induction cookware</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pizza-stone-and-baking-steel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pizza stones & baking steels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cookie-sheet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baking sheets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mixing-bowls/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mixing bowls</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/tools-kitchen-dining/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Tools</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-instant-read-thermometer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Meat thermometers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cutting-board/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cutting boards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kitchen-scale/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kitchen scales</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-oven-mitts-and-pot-holders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Oven mitts & pot holders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vacuum-sealer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vacuum sealers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pepper-mill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pepper mills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-spatula/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Spatulas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Knives</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-chefs-knife-for-most-cooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chef's knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-knife-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Knife sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-steak-knife-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Steak knife sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-serrated-knife/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Serrated bread knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-paring-knife/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Paring knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-knife-sharpening-tool/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Knife sharpeners</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Cooking & Baking</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Coffee & Tea</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Coffee Makers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drip-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drip coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-single-serve-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Single‑serve coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cheap coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cold-brew-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cold‑brew coffee makers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Espresso Machines</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-espresso-machine-grinder-and-accessories-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Espresso machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nespresso-machine/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nespresso machines</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Coffee Gear</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-coffee-grinder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Coffee grinders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-french-press/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> French presses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/gear-for-making-great-coffee/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pour‑over coffee gear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-milk-frothers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Milk frothers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tea</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-kettle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric kettles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-teas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Teas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/coffee/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Coffee & Tea</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Food & Drinks</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pantry</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-olive-oil/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Olive oils</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-noodles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant noodles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-canned-tomatoes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Canned tomatoes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tinned-fish/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tinned fish</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-creamy-peanut-butter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Peanut butters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-panettone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Panettone</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Refrigerator</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-american-cheese/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> American cheeses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ketchup/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ketchups</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-butter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Butters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-butter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vegan butters</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Freezer</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ice-cream-sandwiches/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ice cream sandwiches</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-ice-cream/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vegan ice creams</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vanilla-ice-cream/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vanilla ice creams</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-frozen-pizzas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Frozen pizzas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Drinks</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blanco-tequilas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blanco tequilas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vodka/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vodkas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gins/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gins</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hard-seltzers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hard seltzers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-non-alcoholic-drinks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nonalcoholic drinks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nonalcoholic-wines/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nonalcoholic wines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-clubs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine clubs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/food/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Food & Drinks</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Dining, Entertaining, & Grilling</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tableware</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flatware/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flatware</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dinnerware-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dinnerware sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-steak-knife-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Steak knife sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drinking-glass/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drinking glasses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-napkins-and-tablecloth/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Napkins & tablecloths</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-tapered-candles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tapered candles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-dishes-for-outdoors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor dinnerware</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/wine-bar/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Wine & Bar</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-glass/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine glasses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-corkscrew/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Corkscrews</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-fridges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine coolers & fridges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-barware-for-making-cocktails-at-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cocktail barware</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Dining Tables & Seating</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/dining-and-kitchen-tables-we-like-under-1000/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dining tables</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-tables/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Folding tables</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Folding chairs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-patio-furniture/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio furniture</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Grilling</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gas-grill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gas grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-charcoal-grill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Charcoal grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pellet-grill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pellet smoker grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-grills/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-grill-tools/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Grill tools & accessories</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/entertaining/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Dining & Entertaining</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Supplies</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/storage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Storage</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-food-storage-containers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food storage containers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dry-food-storage-containers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dry food storage containers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lunch-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lunch boxes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/cleaning/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cleaning</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dish-rack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dish racks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kitchen-towels/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kitchen towels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dish-soap/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dish soaps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dishwasher-detergent/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dishwasher detergents</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Waste</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trash-can/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kitchen trash cans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compost-bins/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compost bins</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/countertop-composter-food-recyclers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food recyclers</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Health & Lifestyle">Health & Lifestyle</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Fitness</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/exercise/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Exercise</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-treadmill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Treadmills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-exercise-bikes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Exercise bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-adjustable-dumbbells/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Adjustable dumbbells</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-yoga-mats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Yoga mats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rowing-machine/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rowing machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-resistance-bands/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Resistance bands</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-massage-guns/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Massage guns</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gym-bag/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gym bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-running-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Running headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-workout-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Workout headphones</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/wearables/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Trackers</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-fitness-trackers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fitness trackers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-running-watch/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> GPS running watches</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bikes & Scooters</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hybrid-commuter-bike/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hybrid bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-scooter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric scooters</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/cycling/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Biking Gear</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-helmet-for-commuters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike helmets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-commuter-bike-lights/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike lights</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-phone-mount/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike phone mounts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rear-bike-rack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rear bike racks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-pump/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike pumps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-racks-for-small-homes-and-apartments/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike storage ideas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-rack-for-cars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Car bike racks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Fitness</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Health</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/medical-supplies/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Medical</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blood-pressure-monitors-for-home-use/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blood pressure monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-thermometer-for-kids-and-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Thermometers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-heating-pad/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Heating pads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pill-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pill boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-multivitamins/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Multivitamins</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compression-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compression socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Over‑the‑counter hearing aids</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/accessibility/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Accessibility & Aging</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-walkers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Walkers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-medical-alert-systems/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Medical alert systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-adult-diapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Adult diapers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-incontinence-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Incontinence underwear</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Mental Health</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-meditation-apps/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Meditation apps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-light-therapy-lamp/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Light therapy lamps</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Health</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Personal Care</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Skincare & Sunscreen</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sunscreen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sunscreens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-face-sunscreens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Face sunscreens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Hydration</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-bottle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water bottles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-mug/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel mugs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Dental</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-toothbrush/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric toothbrushes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-flossers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water flossers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Menstruation</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/thinx-period-panties/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Period underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-menstrual-cup/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Menstrual cups & discs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/adult/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Adult & Sex</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vibrators/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vibrators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-condoms/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Condoms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-personal-lubricants/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lube</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-vaporizer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable vaporizers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cannabis-grinder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cannabis grinders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/personal-care/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Personal Care</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Beauty & Hair</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Beauty</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lip-balm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lip balms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-concealers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Concealers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-eyeliner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Eyeliners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mascara/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mascaras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-korean-skin-care-products/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Korean skin care products</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drugstore-makeup-skincare/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drugstore makeup</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-makeup-brushes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Makeup brushes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Hair Removal & Shaving</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-razor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric razors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beard-trimmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beard trimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pubic-hair-trimmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pubic hair trimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hair-clippers-for-home-use/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hair clippers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Hair</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hair-dryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hair dryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-solid-shampoo-bars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shampoo bars</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dry-shampoo/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dry shampoos</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Outdoors</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Outdoors</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bug-repellent/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bug repellents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hard-cooler/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Coolers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-umbrella/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Umbrellas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-binoculars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Binoculars</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ski-and-snowboard-goggles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ski goggles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/apparel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Apparel</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-everyday-rain-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-insulated-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Down jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sun-protection-clothing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> UPF clothing</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Camping</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tent-for-family-and-car-camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Camping tents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleeping-bag-for-car-camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleeping bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleeping-pads-for-backpacking-and-car-camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleeping pads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-outdoor-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Camping chairs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/hiking/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Hiking</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-boots/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking boots</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trekking-poles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Trekking poles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-filtered-water-bottles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Filtered water bottles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/swim/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Beach</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-umbrella-is-not-an-umbrella/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beach umbrellas & shades</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-bag/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beach bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-towel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beach towels</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Safety</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-generator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable generators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pocket-knife/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pocket knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-headlamp/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Headlamps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hand-warmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hand warmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flashlight/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flashlights</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Travel</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Luggage</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-checked-luggage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Checked luggage</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-duffle-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Duffle bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-carry-on-luggage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Carry‑on luggage</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-carry-on-travel-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Carry‑on travel backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-backpack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/best-personal-item-carry-ons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Underseat luggage & personal‑item bags</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Packing</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toiletry-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toiletry bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-packing-cubes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Packing cubes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-packable-daypack-for-travel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Packable daypacks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/gear-travel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Gear</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/travel-guide/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel gear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-pillow/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel pillows</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleep-mask/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleep masks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-plug-adapter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Plug adapters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-luggage-tags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Luggage tags</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Travel</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Hobbies</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Hobbies</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pickleball-paddles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pickleball paddles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> DNA testing kits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-telescopes-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Telescopes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-reading-light/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Reading lights</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-scooter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric scooters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-language-learning-apps/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Language learning apps</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/music/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Music & Instruments</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-budget-digital-piano-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beginner digital pianos</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ukulele-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beginner ukuleles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Art & Design</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-3d-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 3D printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-3d-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 3D pens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drawing-tablets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drawing tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sewing-machine/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sewing machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-colored-pencils/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Colored pencils</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soldering-irons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soldering irons</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Photo</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-inkjet-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-photo-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-photo-printing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Online photo printing services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-book-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo book services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-digital-photo-frame/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Digital photo frames</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Cameras</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mirrorless cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Point‑and‑shoot cameras</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Games & Puzzles</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Board & Card Games</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-we-love/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-two-player-board-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Two‑player board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beginner board games for adults</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-strategy-board-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Strategy board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-card-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Card games</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/gaming/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Video Gaming</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-game-consoles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming consoles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-handheld-gaming-consoles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Handheld gaming consoles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standalone-vr-headset/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> VR headsets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-budget-gaming-laptop-so-far/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming laptops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wired-wireless-gaming-mouse/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming mice</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gaming-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gaming-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming chairs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Lego</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/our-favorite-lego-sets-for-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lego sets for adults</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lego-sets-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lego sets for kids</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Puzzles</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-speed-cubes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Speed cubes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/games-puzzles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Games & Puzzles</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Pets</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/pets/dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Dogs</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-everyday-dog-leash/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog leashes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-harness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog harnesses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-beds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog beds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-crate/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog crates</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog DNA tests</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-nail-grinders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog nail grinders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-winter-jackets-and-raincoats-for-dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog jackets & raincoats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/pets/cats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cats</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-litter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat litters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-litter-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Litter boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-automatic-cat-litter-box-but-we-dont-recommend-it/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Automatic cat litter boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-litter-mat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat litter mats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-scratchers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat scratchers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-beds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat beds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/new-cat-checklist/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> New cat checklist</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Home</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pet-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pet cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-fountain-for-cats-and-dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water fountains</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-automatic-feeder-for-cats-and-small-dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Automatic feeders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/pets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Pets</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Tech">Tech</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Electronics & Networking</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/networking/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Networking</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-mesh-networking-kits/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wi‑Fi mesh‑networking kits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Routers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cable-modem/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Modems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-extender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wi‑Fi extenders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/storage-devices/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Digital Storage</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-external-hard-drives/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> External hard drives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-network-attached-storage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> NAS devices</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-ssd/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> External SSDs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/batteries/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Batteries & Charging</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-battery-packs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lightning-cable/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lightning cables</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-power-stations/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable power stations</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rechargeable-batteries/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rechargeable batteries</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-uninterruptible-power-supply-ups/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Uninterruptible power supplies</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-surge-protector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surge protectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Extension cords</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-vehicle-chargers-for-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric vehicle chargers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Wireless Charging</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-qi-wireless-charger-for-iphone-and-android-phones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-apple-wireless-charging-pads/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Apple charging stations</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/usb-c/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> USB‑C</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multiport-usb-wall-charger/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB phone chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-cables/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB‑C cables & adapters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-macbook-and-laptop-chargers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB‑C laptop chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-hubs-and-docks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB‑C hubs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Electronics</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Phones, Tablets, & Smartwatches</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/smartphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Phones</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-phone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Android phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-budget-android-phone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Budget Android phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-iphone-is-our-favorite-smartphone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-iphone-cases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-iphone-16-case/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone 16 cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-iphone-x-screen-protectors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone screen protectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cell-phones-for-older-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cell phones for older adults</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartphone-car-mount/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Car phone mounts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-carrier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cell phone plans</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tablets</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tablets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-tablet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Android tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-ipad-is-the-best-tablet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-keyboard-case/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad keyboard cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-pro-keyboard-cases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad Pro keyboard cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-pro-cases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad Pro cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-stylus/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad styluses</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> E‑readers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/amazon-kindle-is-the-best-ebook-reader/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> E‑readers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Smartwatches</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartwatch-android/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> For Android phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartwatch-iphone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> For iPhones</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Computers</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/laptops/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Laptops</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptops/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-chromebook/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chromebooks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-macbooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> MacBooks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-business-laptops/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Business laptops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptops-for-college-students/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptops for college students</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptop-under-500/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptops under $500</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/computers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Computers</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-all-in-one-computer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> All‑in‑one computers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mini-desktop-pcs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mini desktop PCs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Monitors</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4k monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-24-inch-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 24‑inch monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-27-inch-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 27‑inch monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ultrawide-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ultrawide monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable monitors</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/accessories/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Accessories</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-mouse/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless mice</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-security-keys/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Security keys</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Keyboards</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-keyboards/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-bluetooth-keyboard/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-mechanical-keyboards/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mechanical keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/comfortable-ergo-keyboard/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ergonomic keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-keyboards-for-gaming/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming keyboards</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/software/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Software</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-password-managers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Password managers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> VPNs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-free-vpn/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Free VPNs</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Audio</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Speakers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-bluetooth-speaker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bluetooth speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bluetooth-speaker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable bluetooth speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bookshelf-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surround‑sound & bookshelf speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-computer-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Computer speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multiroom-wireless-speaker-system/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Multiroom wireless speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soundbar/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soundbars</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart speakers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Headphones</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-over-ear-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Over‑ear headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-noise-cancelling-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Noise‑cancelling headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bluetooth-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleep-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleep headphones</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Earbuds</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-earbuds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless earbuds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-200-in-ear-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wired earbuds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-workout-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Workout earbuds</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Home Audio</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-turntable/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Turntables & record players</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-receiver/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> AV receivers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mini-stereo-amplifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stereo amps & receivers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-audio-interface/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB audio interfaces</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-music-streamer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Music streamers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/audio/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Audio</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Video</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/tvs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> TVs</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-oled-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> OLED TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4K TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lcd-led-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> LCD/LED TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-small-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 32‑inch TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-40-to-49-inch-tvs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 40‑ to 49‑inch TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tv-wall-mount/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> TV wall mounts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tv-for-video-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming TVs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/home-theater/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Home Theater</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-media-streamers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Streaming devices</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-blu-ray-player/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4K Blu‑ray players</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-wireless-hdmi-video-transmitter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> HDMI video transmitters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-indoor-hdtv-antenna/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> HDTV antennas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soundbar/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soundbars</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/projectors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Projectors</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-projectors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Projectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-pico-projector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable mini projectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-projector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Budget projectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-projector-screen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Projector screens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-projector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor projectors</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Cameras & Photo</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/cameras/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cameras</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mirrorless cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Point‑and‑shoot cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dash-cam/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dash cams</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/camera-accessories/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Camera Accessories</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Smartphone Photography</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lenses-for-iphone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone photo lenses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tripod-for-iphones-smartphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smartphone tripods</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-and-iphone-gimbal/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smartphone gimbals</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Photo</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-custom-photo-card-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Holiday photo cards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-inkjet-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-photo-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-photo-printing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Online photo printing services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-book-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo book services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-digital-photo-frame/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Digital photo frames</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Smart Home</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Indoor</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-switch/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Plug‑in smart outlets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-thermostat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart thermostats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-blinds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart window shades & blinds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-led-light-bulbs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart LED light bulbs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-in-wall-wireless-light-switch-and-dimmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> In‑wall smart light switches & dimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-smart-leak-detector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart water‑leak detectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-smoke-alarm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart smoke alarms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-smart-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart speakers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Outdoor</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-outdoor-lighting-for-backyards-pathways-and-more/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart outdoor lighting</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-sprinkler-controller/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart sprinkler timers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-garage-door-controller/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart garage door openers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/safety-home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Security Systems & Cameras</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-security-system/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home security systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Indoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-doorbell-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart doorbell cameras</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/smart-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Smart Home</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Baby & Kid">Baby & Kid</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Pregnancy & Nursing</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pregnancy</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pregnancy-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pregnancy tests</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-body-pillow/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Body pillows</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Nursing & Pumping</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-breast-pumps/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Breast pumps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wearable-breast-pumps/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wearable breast pumps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pumping-bra/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pumping bras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nursing-bras/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nursing bras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nursing-pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nursing pillows</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bottles & Formula</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-bottles-and-bottle-brush/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby bottles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bottle-warmers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bottle warmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-formula/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby formulas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/pregnancy-nursing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Pregnancy & Nursing</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Baby</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sleep</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-co-sleepers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bassinets & co‑sleepers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cribs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cribs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-crib-mattresses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Crib mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-swaddles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby swaddles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Carry</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-carriers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby carriers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-wraps-and-slings/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby wraps & slings</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Diapering & Bath</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Diapers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cloth-diapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cloth diapers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diaper-pail/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Diaper pails</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diaper-bag/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Diaper bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-bathtubs-and-bath-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby bathtubs & bath seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/baby-care-essentials/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby care essentials</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/safety/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Home Safety</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-baby-proofing-tools/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby‑proofing tools</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-gate/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby gates</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Car Seats</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-infant-car-seat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Infant car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-convertible-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Convertible car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel car seats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Seats</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-bouncers-and-rockers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby bouncers & rockers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-swings/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby swings</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-high-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High chairs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/baby/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Baby</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Clothing & Health</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Clothing</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-kids-pajamas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids pajamas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-kids-beachwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids beachwear</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Health</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-toothbrush-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids electric toothbrushes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-thermometer-for-kids-and-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Thermometers</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">School & Tech</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/backpacks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Backpacks</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpacks-for-elementary-school-students/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpack-for-high-school-and-college/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High school & college backpacks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Lunch & Hydration</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-lunch-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids lunch boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-water-bottles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids water bottles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-food-thermos/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food thermoses</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> School Supplies</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pencils/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pencils for schoolwork</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mechanical-pencils/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mechanical pencils</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-notebooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Notebooks & notepads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-paper-planners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Planners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-labels-for-kids-lunch-boxes-and-clothing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids labels</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tech</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartphone-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> First phones for kids</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartwatch-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smartwatches for kids</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-apps-to-manage-your-kids-phone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Apps for managing kids' phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tablet-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids headphones</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/school/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All School</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Toys</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Indoor Toys</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lego-sets-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lego sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dolls/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dolls</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bath-toys/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bath toys</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toy-subscription-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toy subscription boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-craft-subscription-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Craft subscription boxes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Outdoor Toys</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-scooters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Scooters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-balance-bike/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Balance bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-first-pedal-bike/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> First pedal bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-bike-helmets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids bike helmets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tricycles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tricycles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-wagons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Collapsible folding wagons</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trampoline/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Trampolines</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/toys/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Toys</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Travel</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Car Seats</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-infant-car-seat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Infant car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-convertible-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Convertible car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-booster-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Booster car seats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Strollers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-double-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Double strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-jogging-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Jogging strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-umbrella-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Umbrella strollers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Wagons</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-wagons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Collapsible folding wagons</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-stroller-wagons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stroller wagons</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Travel</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-bike-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids bike seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/gear-for-traveling-with-babies-and-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids travel gear</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Style">Style</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Apparel</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tops</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mens-button-up-shirts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Men's button‑up shirts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-t-shirts-for-men/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Men's white t‑shirts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-womens-white-t-shirts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Women's white t‑shirts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cashmere-sweaters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cashmere sweaters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mens-base-layers-and-thermal-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Thermal underwear</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pants</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-jeans-for-men/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Men's jeans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-womens-jeans/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Women's jeans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-leggings/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Leggings</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rain-pants/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain pants</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Jackets</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-everyday-rain-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-insulated-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Down jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-insulated-vest/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Insulated vests</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Kids</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-kids-pajamas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids pajamas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids underwear</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/style/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Style</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Underwear & Sleep</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Underwear</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bra-brands/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-womens-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Women's underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/thinx-period-panties/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Period underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mens-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Boxer briefs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sleep</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-robes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Robes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-pajamas-for-women-and-men/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pajamas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slippers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slippers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleep-mask/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleep masks</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Shoes</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Boots</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-winter-boots-for-men-and-women/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Winter boots</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rain-boots/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain boots</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-boots/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking boots</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sneakers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-running-shoes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Running shoes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-sneakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> White sneakers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Seasonal</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sandals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sandals</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-shoes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water shoes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ice-cleats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ice cleats for shoes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Socks</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compression-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compression socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-no-show-socks-2/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> No‑show socks</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Bags & Accessories</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Bags</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-tote-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tote bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptop-tote-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptop tote bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-messenger-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Messenger bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fanny-packs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fanny packs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-briefcases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Briefcases</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/backpacks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Backpacks</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-laptop-backpacks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptop backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpack-for-high-school-and-college/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High school & college backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpacks-for-elementary-school-students/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids backpacks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bag Accessories</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slim-wallet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slim wallets</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Accessories</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-umbrella/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Umbrellas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-black-tights/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Black tights</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-shapewear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shapewear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-touchscreen-gloves/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Winter gloves</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-hair-ties-scrunchies-clips/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hair ties & clips</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Glasses</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-sunglasses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cheap sunglasses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blue-light-blocking-glasses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blue‑light blocking glasses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-places-to-buy-glasses-online/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Online prescription glasses</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Gifts">Gifts</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Valentine's Day Gifts</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Gifts to Give</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/valentines-day-gifts-for-her/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Valentine's Day gifts for her</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/valentines-day-gifts-for-him/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Valentine's Day gifts for him</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/valentines-day-gifts-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Valentine's Day gifts for kids</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/cheap-valentines-day-under-25/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cheap gifts under $25</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/last-minute-valentines-day-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Last‑minute gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-boyfriend/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for boyfriends</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-girlfriend/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for girlfriends</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/personalized/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Personalized gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-galentines-day-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Galentine's Day gifts</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Gifts to Send</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-flower-delivery/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Online flower delivery</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-boxed-chocolates/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Boxed chocolates</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gift-baskets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gift baskets</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/valentines-day-deals-2025/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Valentine's Day deals</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Gifts for Grown-Ups</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> For Occasions</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-housewarming-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Housewarming gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-anniversary-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Anniversary gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-retirement-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Retirement gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-birthday-gifts-for-her/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Birthday gifts for her</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-coworkers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for coworkers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-for-new-moms/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for new moms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-bridal-shower-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bridal shower gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-flower-delivery/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flower delivery</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gift-baskets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gift baskets</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> For Loved Ones</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-boyfriend/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for boyfriends</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-girlfriend/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for girlfriends</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-mom/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for moms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-dad/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for dads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-grandparents/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for grandparents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-for-people-who-have-everything/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for someone who has everything</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Under Budget</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-under-25/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts under $25</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-under-50/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts under $50</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-under-100/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts under $100</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Gifts for Grown‑Ups</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Gifts for Kids</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Ages 1‑6</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-toys-for-1-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 1‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-toys-for-2-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 2‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-3-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 3‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-4-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 4‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-5-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 5‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-6-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 6‑year‑olds</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Ages 7 & Up</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-7-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 7‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-8-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 8‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-9-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 9‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-10-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 10‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-tweens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for tweens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-teens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for teens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Gifts for Kids</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Gifts to Give</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tech</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-digital-photo-frame/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Digital photo frames</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" 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games</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> DNA Test Kits</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> DNA testing kits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog DNA tests</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Everything Else</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" 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src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50&dpr=2 640w" width="50" height="50" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></a></div><div class="cdb485da"><p class="a90f7598">By <a class="e31bedc8" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/authors/thom-dunn/" data-gtm-trigger="author_name_clicks" data-author-name="Thom Dunn" data-scp="author_name">Thom Dunn</a></p><p class="c8779cf9" data-scp="author_byline">Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once blew up a power strip with a space heater and a Marshall half-stack.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></header></div><div class="f21e64f1 b5823c44 a3bb01fc dfed01f2 f8687b84"><aside class="d4496375 c893684a" data-scp="hidden"><div class="cfacc67b" data-aside-note-component="promo_note" data-aside-note-header="Presidents’ Day Sales" data-gtm-element="aside_note"><div class="e1d990bd ddc2142d"><span>Presidents’ Day Sales</span></div><div class="a397a4ae c64c9e9e"><p>Most <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/money/presidents-day-sale-2025-0213/" data-aside-note-component="promo_note" data-aside-note-header="Presidents’ Day Sales" data-gtm-trigger="aside_note_link">Presidents’ Day deals</a> are lousy. Our experts are rounding up the select few that are actually worth it.</p></div></div><div id="review-note" class="b3ed220c" data-scp="note hidden" data-aside-note-component="note" data-aside-note-header="FYI" data-gtm-element="aside_note"><div class="e1d990bd a188437f "><span>FYI</span></div><div class="a397a4ae a6e487fe b8b93aa3" data-scp="note_body"><p>After another round of testing, we still stand by our current picks. We’ve added new dismissals to <a href="#the-competition" data-aside-note-component="note" data-aside-note-header="FYI" data-gtm-trigger="aside_note_link">the Competition</a> section, and also updated our <a href="#care-and-maintenance" data-aside-note-component="note" data-aside-note-header="FYI" data-gtm-trigger="aside_note_link">maintenance section</a> to include water drainage.</p></div><time class="bc361495 dbef455d" dateTime="2024-05" data-scp="note_date"><span>May 2024</span></time></div></aside></div><div class="b9c067b5 f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0 ba640706 a7fb3038"><section class="e60ecf56" data-gtm-element="lede"><p>If you don’t have central air, if a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-conditioner/">window AC</a> won’t work in your situation, and if a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-ductless-mini-split-air-conditioner/">ductless mini-split</a> or <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/heat-pump-buying-guide/">heat pump system</a> would be too complex or costly for you, a portable air conditioner is your next best option.</p><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163665/?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163665/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="lede" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="46121" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163665/?merchant=Amazon">Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL</a> is quieter, more powerful, and more efficient than any other portable AC we’ve tested. It’s expensive, like most portable ACs, but it also functions as a heater, and that rare ability makes it a valuable all-season climate controller.</p></section><section class="de42fe4f" data-scp="removed"><div class="a1497183"><div class="ee533a02 f21e64f1 b5823c44 bdfcf243"><div id="everything-we-recommend"><h3 class="bf153bf4">Everything we recommend</h3></div><div class="c51e4e38" data-gtm-element="sbs_callouts"><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad a59aaa42 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-1-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="46121"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="46121"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="46121"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="46121" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/46121/Midea-Duo-MAP14HS1TBL_20230612-160422_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="46121" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best portable air conditioner" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="46121" data-gtm-context="ewr">The best portable air conditioner</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This portable AC’s powerful inverter compressor and its secondary role as a heater help it dial in a precise comfort level quietly, effectively, and efficiently for most of the year.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="46121" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$610</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/191154/4/163660?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="46121" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/191154/4/163660?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$700</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a59aaa42 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Runner-up</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-2-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="45763"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45763"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45763"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="45763" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/45763/Midea-Duo-MAP12S1TBL_20230612-160807_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="2" data-pid="45763" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Similar cooling, less power, no heat" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="45763" data-gtm-context="ewr">Similar cooling, less power, no heat</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">Just as quiet as our top pick, this version costs less, has a little less cooling power, and does not include a heater.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="2" data-pid="45763" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$550</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/182109/4/163661?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="2" data-pid="45763" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/182109/4/163661?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$649</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a59aaa42 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-5-2" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="55334"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="55334"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="55334"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="55334" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/55334/Frigidaire-FHPH142AC1_20230612-161123_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Frigidaire FHPH142AC1" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="55334" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Frigidaire FHPH142AC1</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Powerful, quiet, less efficient" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="55334" data-gtm-context="ewr">Powerful, quiet, less efficient</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This cooling and heating AC is not an inverter model, but it’s just as powerful as our top pick, and it spreads the air more evenly around the room.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="55334" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$530</span> from <span>Wayfair</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/189524/4/163662?merchant=Home%20Depot" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Home Depot" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="55334" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/189524/4/163662?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$480</span> from <span>Home Depot</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a59aaa42 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-5-3" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="31946"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31946"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31946"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="31946" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/31946/LG-LP1419IVSM_20230612-161433_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LG LP1419IVSM" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Best Buy" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">LG LP1419IVSM</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quiet, efficient, convenient, but only cools" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="31946" data-gtm-context="ewr">Quiet, efficient, convenient, but only cools</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This portable AC has an efficient variable-speed compressor, a built-in hose for easier setup, and a convenient storage pocket—but it lacks a heating mode.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Best Buy" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$649</span> from <span>Best Buy</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/181139/4/163663?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/181139/4/163663?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$649</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/179565/4/163663?merchant=Wayfair" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/179565/4/163663?merchant=Wayfair" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$780</span> from <span>Wayfair</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a59aaa42 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Budget pick</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-3-4" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="31949"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31949"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31949"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="31949" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/31949/Black-Decker-BPACT14WT_20230612-161712_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black+Decker BPACT14WT" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="31949" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Black+Decker BPACT14WT</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just as cool, not as costly" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="31949" data-gtm-context="ewr">Just as cool, not as costly</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This popular model matches our other picks in cooling performance but feels cheaper—it has chintzy buttons and lacks conveniences such as cord storage.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="31949" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$440</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/163679/4/163664?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="31949" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/163679/4/163664?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$440</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a59aaa42 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-5-5" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="57744"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="57744"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="57744"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="eBay" data-vars-store="eBay" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="57744" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/57744/EcoFlow-Wave-2-Portable-Air-Conditioner_20231208-185828_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EcoFlow Wave 2" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="eBay" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="eBay" data-vars-store="eBay" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">EcoFlow Wave 2</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Actually portable" data-store="eBay" data-vars-store="eBay" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="57744" data-gtm-context="ewr">Actually portable</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This battery-powered portable AC offers a variety of charging options so you can stay comfortable in any situation, though it isn’t as powerful as our other picks.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-dealvalue="930" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner & Space Heater (Battery Included)" data-dealcategory="Appliances" data-dealid="444080" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$1350</del> </span>$930 from <span>eBay</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>(battery included)</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148682?merchant=eBay" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148682?merchant=eBay" data-dealvalue="700" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner (Refurbished, Battery Included)" data-dealcategory="Appliances" data-dealid="444216" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$1000</del> </span>$700 from <span>eBay (refurbished, battery included)</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Use promo code <strong>PREZ20</strong></p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148712?merchant=eBay" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148712?merchant=eBay" data-dealvalue="400" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner (Battery Not Included, Refurbished)" data-dealcategory="Appliances" data-dealid="444222" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$750</del> </span>$400 from <span>eBay (refurbished, battery not included)</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Use promo code <strong>PREZ20</strong></p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-3" data-source-id-order="3" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169041?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169041?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button">Buy from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-4" data-source-id-order="4" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/194158/4/169041?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/194158/4/169041?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$1,199</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-5" data-source-id-order="5" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/199384/4/169041?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/199384/4/169041?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$1,099</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="fbf8e677" data-gtm-element="intro"><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-intro-1-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="46121"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="46121"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="46121"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="46121" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/46121/Midea-Duo-MAP14HS1TBL_20230612-160422_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="46121" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best portable air conditioner" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="46121" data-gtm-context="inline">The best portable air conditioner</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This portable AC’s powerful inverter compressor and its secondary role as a heater help it dial in a precise comfort level quietly, effectively, and efficiently for most of the year.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="46121" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$610</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/191154/4/163660?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="46121" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/191154/4/163660?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$700</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163665/?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163665/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="46121" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163665/?merchant=Amazon">Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL</a> delivers better <a href="#how-we-picked-and-tested">cooling performance</a> than other portable ACs while using less energy and making less noise, thanks in part to its variable-speed inverter compressor and its hose-in-hose design. In our tests, it was good at distributing the cooled air, never leaving more than a 1-degree temperature difference across the room.</p><p>The Duo MAP14HS1TBL offers all of the standard smart-home capabilities, as well, including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support, and the smartphone app and the included remote offer even greater options for custom control.</p><p>Its built-in heat pump shifts from cooling to heating to maintain equilibrium at whatever temperature you’ve set, so you can use it for climate control in your home year-round instead of just during the summer.</p><adslot class="as as__fc" adindex="1"></adslot><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Runner-up</h4><div id="callout-intro-2-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="45763"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45763"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45763"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="45763" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/45763/Midea-Duo-MAP12S1TBL_20230612-160807_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="2" data-pid="45763" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Similar cooling, less power, no heat" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="45763" data-gtm-context="inline">Similar cooling, less power, no heat</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">Just as quiet as our top pick, this version costs less, has a little less cooling power, and does not include a heater.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="2" data-pid="45763" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$550</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/182109/4/163661?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="2" data-pid="45763" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/182109/4/163661?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$649</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163666/?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="2" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163666/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="45763" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163666/?merchant=Amazon">Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL</a> is a slightly smaller version of our top pick that offers all the same amenities, minus the heat pump. It’s technically less efficient than our top pick because of the way that portable AC efficiency is calculated, but it has the same inverter compressor and dual-hose setup, and it performs nearly as well.</p><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-intro-5-2" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="55334"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="55334"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="55334"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="55334" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/55334/Frigidaire-FHPH142AC1_20230612-161123_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Frigidaire FHPH142AC1" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="55334" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Frigidaire FHPH142AC1</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Powerful, quiet, less efficient" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="55334" data-gtm-context="inline">Powerful, quiet, less efficient</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This cooling and heating AC is not an inverter model, but it’s just as powerful as our top pick, and it spreads the air more evenly around the room.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="55334" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$530</span> from <span>Wayfair</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/189524/4/163662?merchant=Home%20Depot" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Home Depot" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="55334" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/189524/4/163662?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$480</span> from <span>Home Depot</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/43792/190091/4/133587/?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/43792/190091/4/133587/?merchant=Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pid="43792" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/43792/190091/4/133587/?merchant=Walmart">Frigidaire FHPH142AC1</a> impressed us not only with its ability to maintain a steady chill throughout the room within one-half of a degree but also with its surprisingly low-volume performance.</p><p>Although it doesn’t have the same efficiency as an inverter model, this single-hose Frigidaire AC is just as powerful and nearly as quiet.</p><p>This Frigidaire model also offers heating capabilities for the cooler months. The window-panel kit isn’t quite as robust as those of competitors, however, and that made the installation process a little more frustrating in our tests.</p><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-intro-5-3" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="31946"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31946"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31946"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="31946" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/31946/LG-LP1419IVSM_20230612-161433_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LG LP1419IVSM" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Best Buy" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">LG LP1419IVSM</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quiet, efficient, convenient, but only cools" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="31946" data-gtm-context="inline">Quiet, efficient, convenient, but only cools</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This portable AC has an efficient variable-speed compressor, a built-in hose for easier setup, and a convenient storage pocket—but it lacks a heating mode.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Best Buy" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$649</span> from <span>Best Buy</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/181139/4/163663?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/181139/4/163663?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$649</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/179565/4/163663?merchant=Wayfair" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/179565/4/163663?merchant=Wayfair" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$780</span> from <span>Wayfair</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>If the Midea Duo models are unavailable, the single-hose <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/133599/?merchant=Best%20Buy" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Best Buy" data-pick-type-id="5" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/133599/?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Best Buy" data-pid="31946" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/133599/?merchant=Best%20Buy">LG LP1419IVSM</a> is another option for a portable AC with an efficient variable-speed, inverter-powered compressor.</p><p>Like our runner-up, it has an impressively simple setup process and lacks heating capabilities, but it’s also slightly more powerful than our runner-up.</p><p>This LG model is also the most self-contained portable air conditioner we’ve tested, with a built-in hose and storage compartments for the window panels and remote that make it easy to pack up and roll away for the winter.</p><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Budget pick</h4><div id="callout-intro-3-4" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="31949"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31949"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31949"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="31949" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/31949/Black-Decker-BPACT14WT_20230612-161712_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black+Decker BPACT14WT" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="31949" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Black+Decker BPACT14WT</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just as cool, not as costly" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="31949" data-gtm-context="inline">Just as cool, not as costly</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This popular model matches our other picks in cooling performance but feels cheaper—it has chintzy buttons and lacks conveniences such as cord storage.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="31949" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$440</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/163679/4/163664?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="31949" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/163679/4/163664?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$440</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>The popular, affordable <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/92947/?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="3" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/92947/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="31949" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/92947/?merchant=Amazon">Black+Decker BPACT14WT</a> delivers where it counts—in cooling performance—better than anything else in its price range. But it’s a little rough around the edges compared with our other picks: Its operation is louder, its controls are clunkier, and it lacks the nice details we like about some other models.</p><p>Even so, it gets the job done, and it’s a fine choice if you need a portable AC at something closer to a window-AC price.</p><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-intro-5-5" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="57744"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="57744"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="57744"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="eBay" data-vars-store="eBay" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="57744" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/57744/EcoFlow-Wave-2-Portable-Air-Conditioner_20231208-185828_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EcoFlow Wave 2" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="eBay" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="eBay" data-vars-store="eBay" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">EcoFlow Wave 2</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Actually portable" data-store="eBay" data-vars-store="eBay" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="57744" data-gtm-context="inline">Actually portable</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This battery-powered portable AC offers a variety of charging options so you can stay comfortable in any situation, though it isn’t as powerful as our other picks.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-dealvalue="930" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner & Space Heater (Battery Included)" data-dealcategory="Appliances" data-dealid="444080" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$1350</del> </span>$930 from <span>eBay</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>(battery included)</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148682?merchant=eBay" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148682?merchant=eBay" data-dealvalue="700" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner (Refurbished, Battery Included)" data-dealcategory="Appliances" data-dealid="444216" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$1000</del> </span>$700 from <span>eBay (refurbished, battery included)</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Use promo code <strong>PREZ20</strong></p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148712?merchant=eBay" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148712?merchant=eBay" data-dealvalue="400" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner (Battery Not Included, Refurbished)" data-dealcategory="Appliances" data-dealid="444222" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$750</del> </span>$400 from <span>eBay (refurbished, battery not included)</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Use promo code <strong>PREZ20</strong></p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-3" data-source-id-order="3" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169041?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169041?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button">Buy from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-4" data-source-id-order="4" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/194158/4/169041?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/194158/4/169041?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$1,199</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-5" data-source-id-order="5" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/199384/4/169041?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/199384/4/169041?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$1,099</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169042/?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169042/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="57744" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169042/?merchant=Amazon">EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner</a> is the rare portable AC that’s truly portable, with a built-in battery that can provide up to eight hours of heating or cooling (plus, you can run it on fan mode for even longer). It doesn’t need to be vented out a window, either, so it’s an ideal option for tents, RVs, and semi-enclosed spaces such as seasonal patios. This EcoFlow model isn’t quite as powerful as our other picks, so it can’t make an entire room comfortable—but if you aim it at a few individual people, it can work wonders.</p></section></div></div><div class="a1497183"><div class="f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0"></div></div><div class="a1497183"><button type="button" class="eabd010d" aria-labelledby="btt_label"><svg viewBox="0 0 10 10" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="d1bc18f7"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M9.44194 4.55806C9.68602 4.80213 9.68602 5.19786 9.44194 5.44194L5.46447 9.41942C5.22039 9.66349 4.82466 9.66349 4.58058 9.41942C4.33651 9.17534 4.33651 8.77961 4.58058 8.53553L7.49112 5.625L1 5.625C0.654823 5.625 0.375 5.34518 0.375 5C0.375001 4.65482 0.654822 4.375 1 4.375L7.49112 4.375L4.58058 1.46446C4.3365 1.22039 4.3365 0.824659 4.58058 0.580581C4.82466 0.336503 5.22039 0.336504 5.46447 0.580581L9.44194 4.55806Z"></path></svg><span id="btt_label">Back to top</span></button><div class="ab72109b f21e64f1 b5823c44 bdfcf243"><section id="table-of-contents" class="ffed1540" data-scp="removed" data-testid="toc" data-gtm-element="toc"><header class="d4645bc9"><h2 class="b6525d53">The research</h2></header><ul class="c7c94963"><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#why-you-should-trust-us" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="1" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Why you should trust us">Why you should trust us</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#how-we-picked-and-tested" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="2" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="How we picked and tested">How we picked and tested</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="3" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Our pick: Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL">Our pick: Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#runner-up-midea-duo-map12s1tbl" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="4" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Runner-up: Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL">Runner-up: Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#also-great-frigidaire-fhph142ac1" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="5" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Also great: Frigidaire FHPH142AC1">Also great: Frigidaire FHPH142AC1</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#also-great-lg-lp1419ivsm" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="6" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Also great: LG LP1419IVSM">Also great: LG LP1419IVSM</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#also-great-ecoflow-wave-2-portable-air-conditioner" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="7" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Also great: EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner">Also great: EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#budget-pick-blackdecker-bpact14wt" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="8" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Budget pick: Black+Decker BPACT14WT">Budget pick: Black+Decker BPACT14WT</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#what-to-look-forward-to" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="9" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="What to look forward to">What to look forward to</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#the-competition" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="10" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="The competition">The competition</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#care-and-maintenance" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="11" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Care and maintenance">Care and maintenance</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#footnotes" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="12" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Footnotes">Footnotes</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#sources" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="13" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Sources">Sources</a></li></ul></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="why-you-should-trust-us"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="why-you-should-trust-us-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Why you should trust us" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="1">Why you should trust us</h2><div id="why-you-should-trust-us-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="why-you-should-trust-us" aria-hidden="false"><p>We’ve been considering and testing air conditioners in general since 2013 and evaluating portable units in particular since 2016. In that time, we’ve put over 150 hours into researching and testing the full field, spending dozens of hours focused on portables specifically. We’ve considered more than 200 portable models and performed hands-on trials with nearly three dozen of the best options available. We’ve met with manufacturers at trade shows and events, corresponded with sources over years of interviews, and combed through volumes of Department of Energy material about AC efficiency standards.</p><p>Staff writer Thom Dunn has written Wirecutter guides to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-conditioner/">window air conditioners</a>, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fan/">room fans</a>, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-space-heaters/">space heaters</a>, and more. He has also published articles for <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/progressive-gun-ownership_n_596ccc03e4b017418629413c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Huffington Post</a>, <a href="https://www.upworthy.com/she-turned-her-dads-50-year-old-fbi-file-into-a-stunning-work-of-art?c=apstream" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Upworthy</a>, <a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/ev7v47/three-research-teams-account-for-the-total-sum-of-ordinary-matter-particles-in-the-universe" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Vice</a>, <a href="https://weather.com/forecast-change/news/2019-06-11-lake-shaping-next-stage-climate-resiliency" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Weather Channel</a>, and other outlets, and in 2019 he was commissioned by Cornell University to create a full-length play about community responses to climate change. He is particularly good at being cool.</p><p>This guide builds on earlier work by writer Liam McCabe.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="how-we-picked-and-tested"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="how-we-picked-and-tested-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="How we picked and tested" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="2">How we picked and tested</h2><div id="how-we-picked-and-tested-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="how-we-picked-and-tested" aria-hidden="false"><p>Most people look for the same thing from a portable air conditioner as they expect of any home cooling system:</p><ul><li>It should make the room feel more comfortable.</li><li>It shouldn’t run up the electric bill (too much).</li><li>And it shouldn’t be too loud or inconvenient to set up and use.</li></ul><p>Historically, this has been a pretty big ask for a portable air conditioner. In recent years, however, the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/10/2019-26350/energy-conservation-program-energy-conservation-standards-for-portable-air-conditioners" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Department of Energy finalized new standards</a> for measuring the <a href="https://www.sylvane.com/blog/introducing-new-portable-ac-btu-guidelines/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (SACC)</a> and <a href="https://learnmetrics.com/ceer-rating/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">combined energy-efficiency ratio (CEER)</a> of portable ACs. These new metrics are much more comprehensive and helpful—although the way that certain machines are labeled can still be a bit confusing. (When in doubt, consult the <a href="https://learnmetrics.com/ceer-rating/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">EnergyGuide label</a> on the box.)</p><p>For this guide, we limited our search to portable air conditioners that met a minimum SACC threshold of 8,000 British thermal units (Btu) per hour, according to these new standards. We prioritized models with a CEER of at least 7.0, as well.</p><p>All portable air conditioners have at least one large exhaust hose that must vent out through your window, and some have two. In most situations, the number of hoses doesn’t have a huge impact on performance, so we didn’t factor it into our decision making; any efficiency lost or gained by an extra or missing hose should be factored into the SACC rating, anyway. The one major exception, however, is if you plan on setting up your portable AC in a room with a furnace or water heater or anything else that uses combustion. We’ve added <a href="#what-about-dual-hose-models">more details about that below</a>.</p><p>With our performance needs met, we set up our finalists in a roughly 250-square-foot space and tested for measurable objective criteria, including:</p><ul><li><strong>Temperature and humidity changes:</strong> We measured over the course of two hours, using an <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/40682/191145/4/163668/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/40682/191145/4/163668/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_how-we-picked-and-tested" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="40682" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/40682/191145/4/163668/?merchant=Amazon"> environmental data logger</a>.</li><li><strong>Power consumption:</strong> During our tests, we plugged each AC into an <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/5234/14866/4/163669/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/5234/14866/4/163669/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_how-we-picked-and-tested" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="5234" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/5234/14866/4/163669/?merchant=Amazon"> energy monitor</a>.</li><li><strong>Volume and noise:</strong> At each different power setting, we used a <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/7013/20546/4/163670/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/7013/20546/4/163670/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_how-we-picked-and-tested" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="7013" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/7013/20546/4/163670/?merchant=Amazon"> decibel meter</a> to track the general volume and an <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/32206/153354/4/163671/?merchant=Apple" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Apple" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/32206/153354/4/163671/?merchant=Apple" data-vars-store="Apple" data-gtm-context="chapter_how-we-picked-and-tested" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Apple" data-pid="32206" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/32206/153354/4/163671/?merchant=Apple"> audio spectrum analyzer app</a> to identify any uniquely annoying frequencies.</li></ul><p>That data was secondary to our subjective note taking on the overall user experience of living with these things—you learn a lot about these units as you set them up, roll them around, and fiddle with their vent-hose attachments in the window. We focused on details such as:</p><ul><li><strong>Basic setup process:</strong> We examined how easy it was to connect the exhaust tube, whether the window panel required tools or cumbersome construction, and how quickly we could set up any smart-home or Wi-Fi connections.</li><li><strong>Portability:</strong> We evaluated how well the AC moved around on casters, with or without the exhaust hose installed in the window. We also considered the ease of removing the unit and storing it in between seasons, as well as general accessibility considerations for people with limited mobility.</li><li><strong>Onboard and remote controls:</strong> We looked at how intuitive the buttons were, as well as how easy (or difficult) it was to customize settings, and we noted the brightness and convenience of any LED indicator lights. We also considered remote functionality.</li><li><strong>Other accessories:</strong> We noted any extra features, such as cord storage, a remote control, or the ability to connect to an app—minor factors that had an impact on the overall experience but not enough to influence our decisions in a significant way.</li></ul><adslot class="as as__ch " adindex="4"></adslot></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Our pick: Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="3">Our pick: Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL</h2><div id="our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_215357" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="Our top pick portable air conditioner, the Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL, shown in a room." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5686-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-215357"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Hession</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob eaaa9459 e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="46121"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="46121"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="46121"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="46121" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/46121/Midea-Duo-MAP14HS1TBL_20230612-160422_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="46121" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best portable air conditioner" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="46121" data-gtm-context="inline">The best portable air conditioner</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This portable AC’s powerful inverter compressor and its secondary role as a heater help it dial in a precise comfort level quietly, effectively, and efficiently for most of the year.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="46121" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163660?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$610</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/191154/4/163660?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="46121" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/191154/4/163660?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$700</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>With its inverter compressor and its unique dual-hose design, the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163665/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163665/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="46121" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46121/173423/4/163665/?merchant=Amazon">Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL</a> is more powerful, more efficient, and quieter than any other portable air conditioner we’ve tested. It’s also easier to set up and generally more pleasant to live with than similar ACs. Plus, the Duo MAP14HS1TBL comes with a built-in heating mechanism, so you may be able to use it for year-round climate control, depending on where you live.</p><p><strong>It delivers more powerful cooling than other portable ACs.</strong> With an SACC of 12,000 Btu under the new Department of Energy standards or 14,000 Btu according to the older ASHRAE standards, the Duo MAP14HS1TBL is simply one of the most powerful portable air conditioners you can find. It also has the smallest gap we’ve seen between those two measurements—which, without getting too in the weeds, is a good indicator of a high-quality design.</p><p><strong>It’s impressively quiet</strong>. In our tests, we measured the Duo MAP14HS1TBL running at an average volume of 48 decibels. Though that’s about 2 decibels more than the volume of our <a href="#also-great-lg-lp1419ivsm">also-great pick</a> from LG, this Midea model is still much quieter than most portable air conditioners, and its noise is still significantly below the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html#:~:text=Sound%20is%20measured%20in%20decibels,immediate%20harm%20to%20your%20ears" rel="noopener" target="_blank">generally accepted</a> “normal conversation” volume of 60 decibels. Even the compressor was hardly noticeable when it first kicked on, adding about 2 decibels of low rumble to the fan volume on average.</p><div class="f669362e"><div class="ce43b2db fb2675ba" data-testid="gallery-wrapper"><article class="d63cac99" data-gtm-element="gallery-main" data-testid="gallery"><div class="d1ee6a2a"><aside class="dfb4f088"><div aria-label="Go to Slide 1" tabindex="-1" class="fc4db63f fd22436a " style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0)" role="button" data-testid="gallery-slide-1"><div data-scp="gallery_main"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5" style="padding-bottom:50.00%;display:inline"><img loading="lazy" alt="The hose of the Midea Duo pick, shown attached to a window." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="1024" height="512" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div><div aria-hidden="true" data-scp="image_caption" data-testid="image-caption">In addition to offering a unique “hose-in-hose” design, the Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL’s hose is also built directly into the back of the AC, making it even easier to handle and store. <span>Photo: Michael Hession</span></div></div></div><div aria-label="Go to Slide 2" tabindex="-1" class="fc4db63f " style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0)" role="button" data-testid="gallery-slide-2"><div data-scp="gallery_main"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5" style="padding-bottom:50.00%;display:inline"><img loading="lazy" alt="The hose of the Midea pick, showing the separate conduits for intake and exhaust." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5698.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="1024" height="512" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div><div aria-hidden="true" data-scp="image_caption" data-testid="image-caption">On the outside, the Duo MAP14HS1TBL resembles any other single-hose portable air conditioner. But contained within that hose are two separate conduits for intake and exhaust, a design that makes this AC even more efficient than the competition. <span>Photo: Michael Hession</span></div></div></div><div aria-label="Go to Slide 3" tabindex="-1" class="fc4db63f " style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(200%, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(200%, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(200%, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(200%, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(200%, 0, 0)" role="button" data-testid="gallery-slide-3"><div data-scp="gallery_main"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5" style="padding-bottom:50.00%;display:inline"><img loading="lazy" alt="The parts of the Midea pick, shown disassembled on the floor of a room." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="1024" height="512" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div><div aria-hidden="true" data-scp="image_caption" data-testid="image-caption">The Duo MAP14HS1TBL came with one of the most robust window-installation kits we’ve ever seen, with enough customizable options to help it fit almost any window. <span>Photo: Michael Hession</span></div></div></div><div aria-label="Go to Slide 4" tabindex="-1" class="fc4db63f " style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(-100%, 0, 0)" role="button" data-testid="gallery-slide-4"><div data-scp="gallery_main"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5" style="padding-bottom:50.00%;display:inline"><img loading="lazy" alt="The controller for the Midea unit, showing its large buttons and screen." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="1024" height="512" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div><div aria-hidden="true" data-scp="image_caption" data-testid="image-caption">The Duo MAP14HS1TBL’s remote control is large and a little clunky, but it puts all the features you need right at your fingertips. <span>Photo: Michael Hession</span></div></div></div></aside></div></article><div data-scp="removed"><div class="f06fe6a0" data-testid="gallery-caption"><figcaption>In addition to offering a unique “hose-in-hose” design, the Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL’s hose is also built directly into the back of the AC, making it even easier to handle and store. <span>Photo: Michael Hession</span></figcaption></div><div class="a312cd0e"><div class="fea15450" style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0)" aria-label="Thumbnail Navigation" data-testid="gallery-film-strip"><button type="button" tabindex="0" aria-pressed="true" aria-label="Go to Slide 1" class="f3f66c2d c1ad3518 " data-gtm-trigger="gallery_thumbnail" data-testid="gallery-thumbnail-1"><div class="ba4aed2d"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="The hose of the Midea Duo pick, shown attached to a window." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5693.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" 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data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5697.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></div></button><button type="button" tabindex="0" aria-pressed="false" aria-label="Go to Slide 4" class="f3f66c2d " data-gtm-trigger="gallery_thumbnail" data-testid="gallery-thumbnail-4"><div class="ba4aed2d"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="The controller for the Midea unit, showing its large buttons and screen." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5692.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></div></button></div></div></div></div></div><p><strong>It’s remarkably efficient.</strong> The Duo MAP14HS1TBL has a CEER rating, under the current standards, of 10.8, which is the highest efficiency rating we’ve seen on any portable air conditioner. Even our <a href="#runner-up-midea-duo-map12s1tbl">runner-up pick</a>, also from Midea, has an efficiency rating of only 8.9. (Most models we looked at had a CEER rating between 6.8 and 7.3.) Thanks to the inverter compressor on this model, it can gradually fluctuate its power usage, as well. Whereas most similarly sized portable ACs with standard compressors tend to run at 1,300 watts, the Duo MAP14HS1TBL never used more than 970 watts during our tests, and typically it used even less.</p><p><strong>It spreads cool air consistently around the room.</strong> The Duo MAP14HS1TBL has a rotating cylinder fan on the top that sort of tosses the cooled air up and out in an arc. In our tests, this mechanism worked surprisingly well: This portable AC was able to drop the temperature by 10 degrees in under an hour while maintaining a roughly 1-degree temperature fluctuation across the room. In that regard, it was more consistent than any other AC we tested, with the exception of our <a href="#also-great-frigidaire-fhph142ac1">also-great pick</a> from Frigidaire. Even the Danby model we tested, which was identical to this Midea AC in nearly every way except for the fan, couldn’t match its uniform cooling prowess.</p><p><strong>The dual-hose design makes it easier to wrangle.</strong> Portable ACs with two hoses typically have a <a href="#what-about-dual-hose-models">slight efficiency advantage</a> over single-hose models; unfortunately, they also tend to be more cumbersome, which sort of offsets any benefit. But the Duo MAP14HS1TBL stands out with an unusual design that combines the intake and exhaust hoses into a single tube that’s built directly into the unit—giving you all the advantages of dual hoses without the frustration of having to wrestle with a pair of annoying plastic snakes that keep detaching from your air conditioner.</p><p><strong>The installation process is surprisingly simple.</strong> Along with that built-in hose-in-hose design, the Duo MAP14HS1TBL comes with a comprehensive window-installation kit that makes it easily adaptable for a variety of homes. The kit accompanying our unit included so many hardware options that we weren’t even sure what kinds of windows they all worked for; suffice to say, there should be a way to make this AC work for almost any setup you might have. The dual hose snaps right into place on the window panels, too—though you might want to cover the cracks with some insulation tape, anyway.</p><p><strong>It comes with a comprehensive remote control and all of the smart-home features you might need, which is especially great for accessibility.</strong> We found the built-in user interface to be particularly clear and easy to use; by contrast, the Danby model we tested had the exact same button layout with different markings, and it managed to confuse us every time. Even the Alexa voice commands for the Duo MAP14HS1TBL felt natural.</p><p><strong>Thanks to its heating mode, this AC can handle climate control year-round.</strong> Though this guide is largely focused on portable units’ cooling capacity, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that the Duo MAP14HS1TBL also has a built-in 12,000 Btu heat pump. That’s more than enough power for it to provide some efficient electrical heating in the cooler months.</p><p><strong>It’s one of the more attractive portable ACs we’ve seen.</strong> To be fair, that’s kind of like saying that R2-D2 is better looking than <a href="https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/R5-D4" rel="noopener" target="_blank">R5-D4</a>—sure, one is a little more sleek-looking, but at the end of the day, they all resemble trash cans on wheels.<sup><a name="fn1-body" id="fn1-body"></a><a class="js-footnote" href="#fn1" data-gtm-trigger="footnote_anchor">1</a></sup></p><h3>Flaws but not dealbreakers</h3><p><strong>At 77 pounds, the Duo MAP14HS1TBL is one of the heavier portable ACs.</strong> It’s about 10 pounds heavier than our budget pick and more than 15 pounds heavier than the convertible GE dual-hose model we tested. Carrying any portable AC up and down stairs is a challenge, but this model’s added heft amplifies the problem. Fortunately, its caster wheels and handles make it easy enough to move around on flat, hard surfaces.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="runner-up-midea-duo-map12s1tbl"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="runner-up-midea-duo-map12s1tbl-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Runner-up: Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="4">Runner-up: Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL</h2><div id="runner-up-midea-duo-map12s1tbl-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="runner-up-midea-duo-map12s1tbl" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_215361" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="The top of the Midea unit, showing the button controls and cylindrical fans." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5689.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-215361"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Hession</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Runner-up</h4><div id="callout-chapter-2-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="45763"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45763"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45763"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="45763" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/45763/Midea-Duo-MAP12S1TBL_20230612-160807_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="2" data-pid="45763" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Similar cooling, less power, no heat" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="45763" data-gtm-context="inline">Similar cooling, less power, no heat</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">Just as quiet as our top pick, this version costs less, has a little less cooling power, and does not include a heater.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="2" data-pid="45763" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163661?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$550</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/182109/4/163661?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="2" data-pid="45763" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/182109/4/163661?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$649</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>If you don’t mind trading some cooling (and heating) power for a bit of cost savings, the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163666/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="2" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163666/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_runner-up-midea-duo-map12s1tbl" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="45763" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45763/172900/4/163666/?merchant=Amazon"> Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL</a> is a smaller, stripped-down version of our top pick that works nearly as well.</p><p><strong>It has the same inverter compressor and dual-hose design as our top pick.</strong> Those are two of the most important factors for energy-efficient performance—and they’re the things that set Midea’s portable air conditioners apart from the rest of the pack. The MAP12S1TBL has all the same smart-home features, too, and it’s just as quiet and consistent at spreading cooled air around the room. Put another way, this Midea model works just as well as the other one, which is also better than almost any other portable AC you’ll find.</p><p><strong>It’s about $100 cheaper than our top pick on average.</strong> Portable air conditioners tend to cost more in general than their <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-conditioner/">window-mounted counterparts</a>, and overall AC prices fluctuate throughout the season. That said, this model <a href="https://3cmls.co/US/B091CHK173" rel="noopener" target="_blank">tends to cost around $560</a>, while our top pick from Midea <a href="https://3cmls.co/US/B091CKVY9F" rel="noopener" target="_blank">averages about $660</a>.</p><p><strong>This Midea AC isn’t quite as powerful, or as efficient, as our top pick.</strong> With an SACC of 10,000 Btu by the current DOE standards (or 12,000 Btu according to the older ASHRAE standards), this Midea model is still more powerful than most other portable ACs out there. Its combined energy-efficiency ratio (CEER) of 8.9 is similarly smaller than what you get from our top pick, but it still represents an improvement on almost any other option.</p><p><strong>It doesn’t have a heating mechanism, as our top pick does.</strong> For some people, this could be a fair trade-off, especially considering the cost savings.</p><adslot class="as as__ch " adindex="5"></adslot></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="also-great-frigidaire-fhph142ac1"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="also-great-frigidaire-fhph142ac1-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Also great: Frigidaire FHPH142AC1" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="5">Also great: Frigidaire FHPH142AC1</h2><div id="also-great-frigidaire-fhph142ac1-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="also-great-frigidaire-fhph142ac1" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_215363" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="The best single-hose portable air conditioner with less power than our top pick, the Frigidaire Gallery Cool Connect GHPC132AB1, shown in a room." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/portableACs-2048px-5703.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-215363"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Hession</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-chapter-5-2" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="55334"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="55334"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="55334"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="55334" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/55334/Frigidaire-FHPH142AC1_20230612-161123_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Frigidaire FHPH142AC1" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="55334" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Frigidaire FHPH142AC1</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Powerful, quiet, less efficient" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="55334" data-gtm-context="inline">Powerful, quiet, less efficient</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This cooling and heating AC is not an inverter model, but it’s just as powerful as our top pick, and it spreads the air more evenly around the room.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="55334" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163662?merchant=Wayfair" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$530</span> from <span>Wayfair</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/189524/4/163662?merchant=Home%20Depot" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Home Depot" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="55334" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/189524/4/163662?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$480</span> from <span>Home Depot</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Although the single-hose <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163667/?merchant=Wayfair" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Wayfair" data-pick-type-id="5" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163667/?merchant=Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-gtm-context="chapter_also-great-frigidaire-fhph142ac1" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pid="55334" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55334/191144/4/163667/?merchant=Wayfair">Frigidaire FHPH142AC1</a> is not an inverter-style portable AC, in our tests it provided even more consistent cooling than our other picks, and it was almost as quiet, too. Like the Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL, this Frigidaire AC includes a heating supplement (though a cooling-only version, the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62225/202057/4/186787/?merchant=Wayfair" class="product-link" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62225/202057/4/186787/?merchant=Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-gtm-context="chapter_also-great-frigidaire-fhph142ac1" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pid="62225" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62225/202057/4/186787/?merchant=Wayfair">Frigidaire FHPW142AC1</a>, is also available for $50 less). It also comes with a remote control as well as convenient smart-home features, along with a few unusual perks such as improved filtration and air ionization.</p><p><strong>It’s just as powerful as our top pick, and it spreads the cooled air more evenly around the room.</strong> With a 10,000 Btu SACC rating under the current Department of Energy standards, the FHPH142AC1 boasts the same cooling prowess as the Duo MAP14HS1TBL. In our tests, it actually did a slightly better job of dropping the temperature in the first half hour, though the two models ultimately worked about the same over the course of two hours. This Frigidaire portable AC was also better at maintaining a consistent temperature, with our monitors measuring less than a half-degree difference between them.</p><p><strong>Like our top pick, it also offers a heating option.</strong> This Frigidaire model’s built-in heat pump can provide up to 11,000 Btu of warmth during the cooler months—slightly less than the power output from the Duo MAP14HS1TBL but still more than enough for efficient electric heating.</p><p><strong>It also has several features that could potentially improve your air quality.</strong> While the FHPH142AC1 comes with its own standard air filter by default, you also get the option to upgrade to one of Frigidaire’s MERV-14 <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56176/191133/4/163672/?merchant=Frigidaire" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Frigidaire" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56176/191133/4/163672/?merchant=Frigidaire" data-vars-store="Frigidaire" data-gtm-context="chapter_also-great-frigidaire-fhph142ac1" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Frigidaire" data-pid="56176" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56176/191133/4/163672/?merchant=Frigidaire">PureAir RAC-6</a> filters, which surpass the COVID-19 filtration levels recommended by both <a href="https://www.ashrae.org/news/ashraejournal/debunking-myths-about-merv-air-filtration" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ASHRAE</a> and the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/ventilation.html#how-much-ventilation" rel="noopener" target="_blank">CDC</a>. Meanwhile, even if you don’t want to pay the extra cost for an <a href="https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/what-are-ionizers-and-other-ozone-generating-air-cleaners" rel="noopener" target="_blank">air ionizer</a>, this Frigidaire AC still comes with one built in. We’re skeptical of the <a href="https://phys.org/news/2021-03-uncovers-safety-air-purifiers.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">health claims</a> of such ionizers, but the ionizer’s presence shouldn’t hurt, either, and it might bring you some more comfort.</p><p><strong>It’s a little louder than our other picks but still quieter than most portables.</strong> We measured the FHPH142AC1 at an average volume of around 54 decibels, with a louder, low-end rumble from the compressor and a fan that made a slight hissing sound. None of this noise was particularly annoying; even at its worst, it sounded like a gentle white noise machine. Overall, the sound of the FHPH142AC1 is still easier to live with (read: ignore) than the noise from any other standard-compressor portable AC we’ve tested.</p><p><strong>It uses more energy than inverter models.</strong> The FHPH142AC1 has a combined energy-efficiency ratio (CEER) of 7.8—better than the ratings we’ve seen for most portable ACs out there, but nowhere near as good as the rating for our top pick and its inverter compressor. Running on full blast in our tests, this AC pulled about 1,250 watts of power, regardless of whether it was in cooling or heating mode. Its energy consumption does drop significantly once it reaches its target temperature, but otherwise the range of fluctuation is limited—it’s all or nothing.</p><p><strong>It’s a little more frustrating to set up.</strong> Like most portable air conditioners, this Frigidaire model requires you to twist the plastic accordion hose onto the back of the machine and then feed that exhaust tube into a plastic panel that fits into your window—a cumbersome process on both ends. Though the end of the hose snapped firmly into place on the window panels, we found that the rest of the extension panels didn’t quite fit the width of the window that we used for testing. As a result, we had to cut some of the plastic pieces in half with a saw. Although the FHPH142AC1 is much less modular and adaptable than some of the other portable ACs we tested, there should still be a way to make it work for your window, even if you need a saw.</p><p><strong>It’s not a great choice for rooms with furnaces or gas-powered devices.</strong> Single-hose portables like the Frigidaire tend to cause a slight negative pressure, which creates a vacuum effect which equalizes the air by pulling in a backdraft of “infiltration air.” Most people will barely notice this. But in a room with a gas-powered device like a furnace, that draft could potentially bring in gas fumes or carbon monoxide, which could be dangerous. This is true of all single-hose portables, including our recommendations from <a href="#also-great-lg-lp1419ivsm">LG</a> and <a href="#budget-pick-blackdecker-bpact14wt">Black+Decker</a>. If you’re concerned, stick with one of our <a href="#our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl">dual-hose picks</a> from Midea.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="also-great-lg-lp1419ivsm"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="also-great-lg-lp1419ivsm-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Also great: LG LP1419IVSM" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="6">Also great: LG LP1419IVSM</h2><div id="also-great-lg-lp1419ivsm-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="also-great-lg-lp1419ivsm" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_170619" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="The LG LP1419IVSM portable air conditioner in front of a brick wall." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1049.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-170619"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Rozette Rago</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-chapter-5-3" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="31946"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31946"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31946"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="31946" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/31946/LG-LP1419IVSM_20230612-161433_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LG LP1419IVSM" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Best Buy" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">LG LP1419IVSM</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quiet, efficient, convenient, but only cools" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="31946" data-gtm-context="inline">Quiet, efficient, convenient, but only cools</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This portable AC has an efficient variable-speed compressor, a built-in hose for easier setup, and a convenient storage pocket—but it lacks a heating mode.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Best Buy" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Best Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/163663?merchant=Best%20Buy" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$649</span> from <span>Best Buy</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/181139/4/163663?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/181139/4/163663?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$649</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/179565/4/163663?merchant=Wayfair" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Wayfair" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="31946" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/179565/4/163663?merchant=Wayfair" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$780</span> from <span>Wayfair</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/133599/?merchant=Best%20Buy" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Best Buy" data-pick-type-id="5" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/133599/?merchant=Best%20Buy" data-vars-store="Best Buy" data-gtm-context="chapter_also-great-lg-lp1419ivsm" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Best Buy" data-pid="31946" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31946/156633/4/133599/?merchant=Best%20Buy">LG LP1419IVSM</a> was our top pick from 2019 to 2021, and it’s still one of the most powerful and efficient portable ACs available. It’s also one of the few portable models that actually feel portable, as it has lots of thoughtful design details that make it easier to store away during the cooler months (which you’ll need to do, since it lacks heating capabilities).</p><p><strong>It’s one of the most powerful and efficient portable ACs you can find.</strong> Its seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (SACC) of 10,000 Btu matches that of our top pick. It also has an inverter compressor like our top pick, though it has a lower CEER of 7.9. With those numbers, the LP1419IVSM is better than every standard-compressor single-hose portable out there, though it’s still a bit more energy intensive than our top pick. Still, with its average noise output of around 45 decibels, you’ll barely notice this AC even when the compressor is working its hardest.</p><p><strong>Its self-contained design makes it easier to live with.</strong> The LP1419IVSM comes with a remote control, as well as Wi-Fi capabilities so that you can set up all the standard smart-home features, which all work decently well. But the most convenient thing about it is the way it handles all the other, extraneous hardware. In addition to a built-in exhaust hose, which promotes easier setup and transportation, the LP1419IVSM has dedicated storage compartments for the aforementioned remote control, plus all of its window installation panels. It even has a spot to stash the manual, if you want. It’s the only portable AC we’ve ever tested that doesn’t leave you with a pile of plastic parts and nowhere to put them. You can store everything right there on the AC itself, which means you can just roll it away at the end of the summer without having to worry about losing track of the window panels or the remote control.</p><p><strong>Like other single-hose portables, the LG can produce a slight <a href="https://yellowbluetech.com/2019/04/10/clearing-home-negative-air-pressure/" target="_blank">negative pressure</a> in the room.</strong> This can create a subtle vacuum effect, though most people probably won’t notice. In a room with a gas-powered device, however, it could be dangerous if it pulls in a draft of gas fumes or <a href="https://www.abe.iastate.edu/extension-and-outreach/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-downdrafting-aen-165/" target="_blank">carbon monoxide</a>. If you need a portable AC for a space with a running gas furnace, for example, you should stick with one of our <a href="#our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl">dual-hose pick</a><a href="#our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl">s</a> from Midea.</p><figure id="attachment_170621" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="The back of the LG portable air conditioner against a wall." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=265" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=570" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=570 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=570&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=570&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=530 585w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=530&dpr=1.5 877w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=530&dpr=2 1170w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=425 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=425&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=425&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=265 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=265&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1002-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&width=265&dpr=2 640w" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce size-medium wp-image-170621"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text"> Unlike on other models we tested, the LG LP1419IVSM’s exhaust hose is built into the body and compresses for easy storage. The unit also has a pocket on the back to store the remote control and the cord. <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Rozette Rago</span></figcaption></figure><adslot class="as as__ch " adindex="6"></adslot></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="also-great-ecoflow-wave-2-portable-air-conditioner"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="also-great-ecoflow-wave-2-portable-air-conditioner-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Also great: EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="7">Also great: EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner</h2><div id="also-great-ecoflow-wave-2-portable-air-conditioner-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="also-great-ecoflow-wave-2-portable-air-conditioner" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_336293" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6683.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce wp-image-336293 size-full"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Thom Dunn</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-chapter-5-5" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="57744"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="57744"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="57744"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="eBay" data-vars-store="eBay" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="57744" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/57744/EcoFlow-Wave-2-Portable-Air-Conditioner_20231208-185828_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EcoFlow Wave 2" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="eBay" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="eBay" data-vars-store="eBay" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">EcoFlow Wave 2</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Actually portable" data-store="eBay" data-vars-store="eBay" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="57744" data-gtm-context="inline">Actually portable</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This battery-powered portable AC offers a variety of charging options so you can stay comfortable in any situation, though it isn’t as powerful as our other picks.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148557?merchant=eBay" data-dealvalue="930" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner & Space Heater (Battery Included)" data-dealcategory="Appliances" data-dealid="444080" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$1350</del> </span>$930 from <span>eBay</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>(battery included)</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148682?merchant=eBay" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148682?merchant=eBay" data-dealvalue="700" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner (Refurbished, Battery Included)" data-dealcategory="Appliances" data-dealid="444216" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$1000</del> </span>$700 from <span>eBay (refurbished, battery included)</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Use promo code <strong>PREZ20</strong></p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148712?merchant=eBay" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/148712?merchant=eBay" data-dealvalue="400" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner (Battery Not Included, Refurbished)" data-dealcategory="Appliances" data-dealid="444222" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$750</del> </span>$400 from <span>eBay (refurbished, battery not included)</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Use promo code <strong>PREZ20</strong></p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-3" data-source-id-order="3" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169041?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169041?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button">Buy from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-4" data-source-id-order="4" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/194158/4/169041?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/194158/4/169041?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$1,199</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-5" data-source-id-order="5" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/199384/4/169041?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="57744" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/199384/4/169041?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$1,099</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>With a rechargeable battery and a variety of charging options, the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169042/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169042/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_also-great-ecoflow-wave-2-portable-air-conditioner" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="57744" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57744/202231/4/169042/?merchant=Amazon">EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner</a> is one of the very few portable air conditioners we’ve found that are actually portable. It’s a great choice for windowless rooms and semi-enclosed outdoor spaces such as seasonal porches, but it’s an even better option for people who need flexibility or want something to take on the road for camping trips or off-grid living. It doesn’t even need to be hooked up to a window (although the exhaust air still needs to go somewhere).</p><p><strong>It’s more portable than other portable ACs.</strong> Unlike other portable ACs, this EcoFlow model doesn’t need to be plugged into a wall unless you’re actively charging it. That leaves you with a lot more flexibility in its location. The removable battery can last about four to six hours of constant heating or cooling, but if you switch it to fan mode once your space has reached your target temperature, it should run for the rest of the day without a problem. It pulls about 750 watts of energy while charging, too, still less energy than you’d need to run a non-inverter portable AC. Plus, the battery comes with USB charging ports, in case you need them. Still, it’s not a bad idea to keep a <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57746/194160/4/169045/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57746/194160/4/169045/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_also-great-ecoflow-wave-2-portable-air-conditioner" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="57746" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57746/194160/4/169045/?merchant=REI">second battery</a> as a backup.</p><p><strong>It’s ideal for tents and RVs, and it can run on solar panels or a separate generator.</strong> In addition to using its removable and rechargeable batteries, the Wave 2 can also work in conjunction with one of the company’s portable power stations, such as the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-power-stations/#other-good-portable-power-stations">Delta Max 2000</a>, which in turn can run off a car charger, a generator, or a set of solar panels. After testing it, we’re in agreement with EcoFlow’s claims that this model is a good option for RVs or car camping—you can make sure there’s some air conditioning anywhere you go.</p><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_336294" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable Air Conditioner in a garden " src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/portableac-2048px-6687.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1366" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-336294"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Thom Dunn</span></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>You don’t need to vent it out a window.</strong> The Wave 2 comes with a variety of hose connections that you can hook up to any of the air exhausts or intakes. As a result, you have a little more flexibility in where you vent the air, and where you get the air from. For example, you could leave the Wave 2 outside your tent and pump fresh conditioned air inside that stuffy space while you’re sleeping. You can also use it outdoors or in a semi-enclosed space such as a screened-in patio and direct the exhaust air away from you.</p><p>To be clear: The unit still produces exhaust air (the opposite of the air that you’re conditioning), and you still need to vent that air away from you somehow. But instead of forcing you to hook your air conditioner up to a window, this EcoFlow model gives you more choices, such as directing the exhaust air toward the ceiling. If you do that indoors, the exhaust air will eventually remix with the conditioned air—thanks, thermodynamics!—but at least you’ll still get some reprieve from the heat or cold.</p><p><strong>It’s surprisingly quiet.</strong> In our tests, the Wave 2 measured at about 50 decibels with the fan running on high and 37 decibels on low. It’s quieter than any of our other portable AC picks, so you shouldn’t have to worry too much about its possibly destroying the serenity of your wilderness slumber (or whatever you choose to do with it).</p><p><strong>But it isn’t nearly as powerful as other portable ACs.</strong> With a cooling capacity of about 5,100 Btu along with 6,100 Btu of heating, the Wave 2 has less than half the power output of our other picks. It isn’t so good for broadly heating or cooling down all the ambient air in a room. What it can do instead is make people more comfortable: Aim the Wave 2 at a couple on a couch, for example, or a few folks inside a tent or other small space, and you can focus the air conditioning on those individual people, instead of heating or cooling the entire space. It’s a subtle difference. But in the kinds of situations that the Wave 2 was designed for, it can make a major difference.</p><p><strong>It’s also a lot more expensive.</strong> At around $1,300, the Wave 2 costs roughly twice as much as our other picks—while offering much weaker power output. (The bulk of that cost comes from the battery, which is $900 on its own.) However, those other ACs aren’t nearly as convenient or portable. If you have the floor and window space for a normal portable unit, you should get one of our other picks. But if you need something that offers more flexibility in how and where it keeps you comfortable, the EcoFlow Wave 2 is worth its markup.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="budget-pick-blackdecker-bpact14wt"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="budget-pick-blackdecker-bpact14wt-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Budget pick: Black+Decker BPACT14WT" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="8">Budget pick: Black+Decker BPACT14WT</h2><div id="budget-pick-blackdecker-bpact14wt-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="budget-pick-blackdecker-bpact14wt" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_170632" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="The Black+Decker BPACT14WT portable air conditioner in front of a brick wall." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1047.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-170632"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Rozette Rago</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Budget pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-3-4" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="31949"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31949"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="31949"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="31949" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/31949/Black-Decker-BPACT14WT_20230612-161712_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black+Decker BPACT14WT" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="31949" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Black+Decker BPACT14WT</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just as cool, not as costly" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="31949" data-gtm-context="inline">Just as cool, not as costly</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This popular model matches our other picks in cooling performance but feels cheaper—it has chintzy buttons and lacks conveniences such as cord storage.</p><div class="dded66b7" data-testid="buy-product-box"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="31949" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/163664?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$440</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/163679/4/163664?merchant=Walmart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Walmart" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="31949" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/163679/4/163664?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$440</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/92947/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="3" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/92947/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_budget-pick-blackdecker-bpact14wt" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="31949" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/31949/153352/4/92947/?merchant=Amazon">Black+Decker BPACT14WT</a> is loud and clumsy—and it’s your best bet for a cheapish portable air conditioner that will actually do its job. It isn’t great, but it is the most affordable option that meets our minimum standards. (Plenty of more expensive models failed to even reach our threshold for power and efficiency.)</p><p><strong>It’s surprisingly powerful for its price tag.</strong> It offers a seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (SACC) of 8,400 Btu and an overall ASHRAE-rated output of 14,000 Btu. Our other portable AC picks are all rated at a minimum SACC of 10,000 Btu under the current standards—but every other lesser AC we considered at the same size as this Black+Decker model was at least $150 more. If you actually want to save money, this Black+Decker AC delivers the best compromise for the cost.</p><p><strong>It’s easy enough to set up and maintain.</strong> However, you will need a screwdriver to install the window panel or remove the filters. This process isn’t terrible, but it’s also not as easy to deal with as the installation for our other picks. Otherwise, setup of the BPACT14WT involves all the same standard hose-wrangling frustrations as with any other portable AC.</p><div class="f669362e"><div class="ce43b2db fb2675ba" data-testid="gallery-wrapper"><article class="d63cac99" data-gtm-element="gallery-main" data-testid="gallery"><div class="d1ee6a2a"><aside class="dfb4f088"><div aria-label="Go to Slide 1" tabindex="-1" class="fc4db63f fd22436a " style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0)" role="button" data-testid="gallery-slide-1"><div data-scp="gallery_main"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5" style="padding-bottom:50.00%;display:inline"><img loading="lazy" alt="A close up of the temperature control panel on the black and decker portable air conditioner." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="1024" height="512" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div><div aria-hidden="true" data-scp="image_caption" data-testid="image-caption">The controls on this Black+Decker model are touch-sensitive, but it’s hard to tell whether you’ve activated them.  <span>Photo: Rozette Rago</span></div></div></div><div aria-label="Go to Slide 2" tabindex="-1" class="fc4db63f " style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0)" role="button" data-testid="gallery-slide-2"><div data-scp="gallery_main"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5" style="padding-bottom:50.00%;display:inline"><img loading="lazy" alt="The black and decker vent hose installed in a window." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="1024" height="512" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div><div aria-hidden="true" data-scp="image_caption" data-testid="image-caption">The BPACT14WT’s window setup requires a screwdriver to lock the sliding plates into place.  <span>Photo: Rozette Rago</span></div></div></div></aside></div></article><div data-scp="removed"><div class="f06fe6a0" data-testid="gallery-caption"><figcaption>The controls on this Black+Decker model are touch-sensitive, but it’s hard to tell whether you’ve activated them.  <span>Photo: Rozette Rago</span></figcaption></div><div class="a312cd0e"><div class="fea15450" style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0)" aria-label="Thumbnail Navigation" data-testid="gallery-film-strip"><button type="button" tabindex="0" aria-pressed="true" aria-label="Go to Slide 1" class="f3f66c2d c1ad3518 " data-gtm-trigger="gallery_thumbnail" data-testid="gallery-thumbnail-1"><div class="ba4aed2d"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="A close up of the temperature control panel on the black and decker portable air conditioner." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1010.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 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data-testid="gallery-thumbnail-2"><div class="ba4aed2d"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="The black and decker vent hose installed in a window." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/portable-air-conditioner-2019-2048px-1011.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></div></button></div></div></div></div></div><p><strong>Black+Decker offers a five year warranty on the compressor.</strong> It covers the other parts of the BPACT14WT for only one year, the same amount of coverage as on our other picks. But you should be able to sleep easier knowing that you’ll at least have some protection in the event that, well, you can’t sleep because the AC’s compressor broke down. That counts for something.</p><p><strong>It’s pretty loud and inefficient, especially compared with our other picks.</strong> In our tests, the BPACT14WT ran nearly 10 decibels louder than the Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL on its highest setting—a volume level that could start to encroach on normal conversation levels in some rooms. The sound of it also reminded us of an amateur White Stripes cover band with a snake on lead vocals, which might not be ideal for everyone. Still, there are worse ways to try to cool down, especially when you’re desperate.</p><p><strong>Like other single-hose portable units, it can create negative pressure in a room, resulting in a slight vacuum effect.</strong> For the most part, this is harmless (and barely even noticeable). But in a room with a gas furnace or similar device, it could be dangerous, as the <a href="https://yellowbluetech.com/2019/04/10/clearing-home-negative-air-pressure/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">negative pressure</a> pulls in other air to equalize the room—which could include gas fumes or <a href="https://www.abe.iastate.edu/extension-and-outreach/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-downdrafting-aen-165/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">carbon monoxide</a>. As long as your bedroom doesn’t have any open gas sources, you should be fine. But if you are concerned, stick with one of our <a href="#our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl">dual-hose picks</a> from Midea.</p><adslot class="as as__ch " adindex="7"></adslot></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="what-to-look-forward-to"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="what-to-look-forward-to-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="What to look forward to" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="9">What to look forward to</h2><div id="what-to-look-forward-to-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="what-to-look-forward-to" aria-hidden="false"><p><a href="https://transaera.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Transaera</a> recently announced a new portable unit that uses the condensation that naturally collects during the air conditioning process to improve the system’s overall efficiency. This supposedly reduces the overall energy consumption by about one-third, while also reducing the humidity in the room. We plan on testing it once it’s more widely available.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="the-competition"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="the-competition-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="The competition" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="10">The competition</h2><div id="the-competition-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="the-competition" aria-hidden="false"><p>If you’re looking for a budget option with smart home capabilities and a nice user interface, the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62223/202056/4/186777/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62223/202056/4/186777/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="62223" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62223/202056/4/186777/?merchant=Amazon">Dreo AC516S</a> could be a good choice. It has the same cooling power as the Black+Decker, but it’s not quite as efficient.</p><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57748/194159/4/169046/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57748/194159/4/169046/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="57748" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/57748/194159/4/169046/?merchant=Amazon">Coolzy Pro</a> is similar to the EcoFlow Wave 2 in that it’s a smaller portable AC designed for cooling individual people in less conventional spaces. It has an even lower cooling capacity, however, and it still needs to be plugged into a wall outlet.</p><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55338/189525/4/160539/?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55338/189525/4/160539/?merchant=Home%20Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Home Depot" data-pid="55338" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55338/189525/4/160539/?merchant=Home%20Depot">Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6</a> looks surprisingly similar to <a href="#runner-up-midea-duo-map12s1tbl">our runner-up pick</a>, just with a slightly different fan on top. It functions basically the same—all the way down to the fact that it allows you to use your Midea login for the app. Midea wouldn’t comment on that, but the Danby model is a fine alternative overall.</p><p>The dual-hose <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55341/189517/4/163673/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55341/189517/4/163673/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="55341" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55341/189517/4/163673/?merchant=Amazon">Honeywell HW4CEDAWW0</a> was so terribly frustrating to assemble that we gave up entirely. It’s supposed to be just as powerful as <a href="#our-pick-midea-duo-map14hs1tbl">our top pick</a>, though, and nearly as efficient, even without an inverter compressor.</p><p>Similarly, the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/50277/180123/4/144605/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/50277/180123/4/144605/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="50277" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/50277/180123/4/144605/?merchant=Amazon">Honeywell MN4HFS9</a> has an SACC of 9,000 Btu, as well as a built-in heat pump, and it performed well enough in our tests. It was louder than we would have liked, however, and we’re confident that you can find a more efficient model at a better price.</p><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55340/189526/4/163674/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55340/189526/4/163674/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="55340" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/55340/189526/4/163674/?merchant=Amazon">Honeywell MO0CESWK7</a> could have been a potential budget-pick competitor if it had a higher SACC rating. It could still be a decent choice for a smaller room.</p><p>The Lowe’s-exclusive <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/44765/191146/4/133591/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/44765/191146/4/133591/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="44765" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/44765/191146/4/133591/?merchant=Amazon">GE APWD07JASG</a> works as both a single-hose model and a dual-hose model, with the help of an $80 <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46122/173424/4/133592/?merchant=Lowe's" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Lowe's" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46122/173424/4/133592/?merchant=Lowe's" data-vars-store="Lowe's" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Lowe's" data-pid="46122" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46122/173424/4/133592/?merchant=Lowe's">conversion kit</a>. The conversion process is simple, and we tested the machine in both configurations, both of which proved to be the epitome of “fine.”</p><p>The dual-hose <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/18685/96852/4/122029/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/18685/96852/4/122029/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="18685" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/18685/96852/4/122029/?merchant=Amazon">Whynter Elite ARC-122DS</a> used to be our top pick; it’s less efficient than our current picks but still a good choice overall. The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19573/141212/4/122030/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19573/141212/4/122030/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="19573" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19573/141212/4/122030/?merchant=Amazon">Whynter Elite ARC-122DHP</a> is essentially the same thing with the addition of a built-in heater.</p><adslot class="as as__ch " adindex="8"></adslot></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="care-and-maintenance"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="care-and-maintenance-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Care and maintenance" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="11">Care and maintenance</h2><div id="care-and-maintenance-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="care-and-maintenance" aria-hidden="false"><p>The most important thing to do to make a portable AC perform at its best is to insulate the gaps between the window, the window frame, and the panel holding the AC vent. Foam strips work, and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/14202/140062/4/60758/?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/14202/140062/4/60758/?merchant=Home%20Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-gtm-context="chapter_care-and-maintenance" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Home Depot" data-pid="14202" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/14202/140062/4/60758/?merchant=Home%20Depot">10 feet of the stuff</a> typically costs a few dollars. The tape helps to prevent warm air from slipping in through the cracks as easily. When all else fails, there’s also <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-duct-tape/">duct tape</a>.</p><p>When you’re using a portable AC, keep it as close to the window as you can, with as many of the accordion ribs collapsed as possible, so that the hose is as short and straight as you can make it. Clean the filter at least once a month.</p><p>Like all ACs, portable models also dehumidify the air as they cool the room. Unfortunately, they can’t just drip the excess water outside like a window model. Most portable units come with a drainage plug, or a water catch tank not unlike the kind you’d find on a standard dehumidifier. You’ll need to get rid of that collected water eventually—though depending on where you live, it could become a chore in a particularly humid summer.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="footnotes"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="footnotes-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Footnotes" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="12">Footnotes</h2><div id="footnotes-panel" class="fa265be5 cca5b811" aria-labelledby="footnotes" aria-hidden="false"><ol class="b07dc89b"><li class="b3da27d0"><a id="fn1" name="fn1" data-testid="footnote-list-item"></a><p>Though R2-D2 is clearly the superior astromech, R5-D4 is the true unsung hero of the Skywalker Saga and deserves more praise for his selfless sacrifice outside the Jawa sandcrawler.</p> <a aria-label="Jump back to footnote reference #1" href="#fn1-body" data-scp="removed" data-testid="footnote-jump-back">Jump back.</a></li></ol></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="sources"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="sources-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Sources" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="13">Sources</h2><div id="sources-panel" class="fa265be5 cca5b811" aria-labelledby="sources" aria-hidden="false"><ol class="e2f33127"><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Daniel Giamatta, senior account executive, LG-One US, email interview, March 18, 2019</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Tom Kelly, product senior manager, Haier AC/GE Appliances, email interview, March 13, 2019</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Rachel Lee, sales manager, Whynter, email interview, March 12, 2019</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Gary Woodruff, residential manager, Hurley & David Home HVAC Services, email interview, March 19, 2019</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Zach Claxton, <a href="https://www.sylvane.com/blog/introducing-new-portable-ac-btu-guidelines/" target="_blank" title="Introducing New Portable AC BTU Guidelines" rel="noreferrer">Introducing New Portable AC BTU Guidelines</a>, Sylvane, February 22, 2018</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content"><a href="https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/pac_tp_noda.pdf" target="_blank" title="Test Procedure for Portable Air Conditioners (PDF)" rel="noreferrer">Test Procedure for Portable Air Conditioners (PDF)</a>, US Department of Energy, May 5, 2014</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content"><a href="https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EERE-2013-BT-STD-0033-0047" target="_blank" title="Technical Support Document: Energy Efficiency Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Portable Air Conditioners" rel="noreferrer">Technical Support Document: Energy Efficiency Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Portable Air Conditioners</a>, US Department of Energy, December 27, 2016</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">David Morrison, <a href="https://homeairguides.com/air-cooling/how-does-a-portable-air-conditioner-work/" target="_blank" title="How Do Portable Air Conditioners Work?" rel="noreferrer">How Do Portable Air Conditioners Work?</a>, Home Air Guides, March 18, 2019</p></li></ol></div></section></div><div class="f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0 e5f9b502 d4b00d15"><div data-scp="removed"><a id="author-bios"></a><h2 class="bcd0fe8e" data-testid="author-bio-title">Meet your guide</h2><div class="b56e1312"><div class="db49d064 e1e26e10 c5d85fe0"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b13cc510"><img loading="lazy" alt="" itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2017/09/IMG_7887-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="150" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce af9a8523 e8eb0d8c"/></div><div><p class="df56fada" data-testid="author-name">Thom Dunn</p><div class="cf439f01 a6e78d5f" data-scp="removed" data-testid="social-group"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomdunn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="author-linkedin" data-gtm-trigger="contact_icon_linkedin" aria-label="Contact on LinkedIn"><svg class="c3a01a4c" width="16px" height="16px" viewBox="0 0 16 16" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor"><path d="M12.6667 0H3.33333C1.49267 0 0 1.49267 0 3.33333V12.6667C0 14.5073 1.49267 16 3.33333 16H12.6667C14.5081 16 16 14.5073 16 12.6667V3.33333C16 1.49267 14.5081 0 12.6667 0ZM5.33333 12.6667H3.33333V5.33333H5.33333V12.6667ZM4.33333 4.488C3.68933 4.488 3.16667 3.96133 3.16667 3.312C3.16667 2.66267 3.68933 2.136 4.33333 2.136C4.97733 2.136 5.5 2.66267 5.5 3.312C5.5 3.96133 4.97801 4.488 4.33333 4.488ZM13.3333 12.6667H11.3333V8.93067C11.3333 6.68533 8.66667 6.85533 8.66667 8.93067V12.6667H6.66667V5.33333H8.66667V6.51001C9.59733 4.78601 13.3333 4.65867 13.3333 8.16067V12.6667Z"></path></svg></a></div></div></div><div data-testid="author-bio-text"><div class="f955a053">What I Cover</div><p>I’m a writer with a focus on heating, cooling, and humidification devices, as well as gadgets such as Christmas lights and karaoke machines.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="a1e09724"><div class="a1497183"><div class="f668f15c f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0 e5f9b502 b6898b3f"><section class="d952b008" data-scp="removed" data-testid="related_content"><div class="f1395182"><h2 class="ad8e91da">Further reading</h2><div><ul class="ef342a86"><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-to-diy-an-air-purifier/" data-title="How to DIY an Air Purifier" data-related-id="117547" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-117547" aria-describedby="group-text-117547"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-to-diy-an-air-purifier/" tabindex="-1" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="1" data-module-post_id="117547" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-to-diy-an-air-purifier/" data-related-id="117547" data-article-index="1" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="An HVAC filter placed over a standard box fan." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/airpurifiers-lowres-0755.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/airpurifiers-lowres-0755.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/airpurifiers-lowres-0755.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/airpurifiers-lowres-0755.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/airpurifiers-lowres-0755.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/airpurifiers-lowres-0755.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/airpurifiers-lowres-0755.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/airpurifiers-lowres-0755.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></a></div><div class="a3d8e331"><h3 class="d0406048"><a id="group-title-117547" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-to-diy-an-air-purifier/" aria-label="How to DIY an Air Purifier" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="1" data-module-post_id="117547" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-to-diy-an-air-purifier/">How to DIY an Air Purifier</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Tim Heffernan</p><div id="group-text-117547" class="d88f635c"><p>If your air quality is bad and you don’t have an air purifier, an HVAC filter taped to a box fan is better than nothing.</p></div></div></article></li><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-to-clean-air-conditioner-fan/" data-title="How to Clean Your Fan or Air Conditioner" data-related-id="169945" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-169945" aria-describedby="group-text-169945"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-to-clean-air-conditioner-fan/" tabindex="-1" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="2" data-module-post_id="169945" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-to-clean-air-conditioner-fan/" data-related-id="169945" data-article-index="2" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="A dirty fan next to a yellow bowl of soapy water and a towel" itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/clean-fan-2048px-4.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/clean-fan-2048px-4.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/clean-fan-2048px-4.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/clean-fan-2048px-4.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/clean-fan-2048px-4.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/clean-fan-2048px-4.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/clean-fan-2048px-4.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2020/09/clean-fan-2048px-4.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></a></div><div class="a3d8e331"><h3 class="d0406048"><a id="group-title-169945" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-to-clean-air-conditioner-fan/" aria-label="How to Clean Your Fan or Air Conditioner" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="2" data-module-post_id="169945" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-to-clean-air-conditioner-fan/">How to Clean Your Fan or Air Conditioner</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Thom Dunn</p><div id="group-text-169945" class="d88f635c"><p>A fan or AC caked in dust is less efficient and can pose health risks. 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Historically, this has been a pretty big ask for a portable air conditioner. In recent years, however, the Department of Energy finalized new standards for measuring the seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (SACC) and combined energy-efficiency ratio (CEER) of portable ACs. These new metrics are much more comprehensive and helpful—although the way that certain machines are labeled can still be a bit confusing. (When in doubt, consult the EnergyGuide label on the box.) For this guide, we limited our search to portable air conditioners that met a minimum SACC threshold of 8,000 British thermal units (Btu) per hour, according to these new standards. We prioritized models with a CEER of at least 7.0, as well. All portable air conditioners have at least one large exhaust hose that must vent out through your window, and some have two. In most situations, the number of hoses doesn’t have a huge impact on performance, so we didn’t factor it into our decision making; any efficiency lost or gained by an extra or missing hose should be factored into the SACC rating, anyway. The one major exception, however, is if you plan on setting up your portable AC in a room with a furnace or water heater or anything else that uses combustion. We’ve added more details about that below. With our performance needs met, we set up our finalists in a roughly 250-square-foot space and tested for measurable objective criteria, including: \tTemperature and humidity changes: We measured over the course of two hours, using an environmental data logger. \tPower consumption: During our tests, we plugged each AC into an energy monitor. \tVolume and noise: At each different power setting, we used a decibel meter to track the general volume and an audio spectrum analyzer app to identify any uniquely annoying frequencies. That data was secondary to our subjective note taking on the overall user experience of living with these things—you learn a lot about these units as you set them up, roll them around, and fiddle with their vent-hose attachments in the window. We focused on details such as: \tBasic setup process: We examined how easy it was to connect the exhaust tube, whether the window panel required tools or cumbersome construction, and how quickly we could set up any smart-home or Wi-Fi connections. \tPortability: We evaluated how well the AC moved around on casters, with or without the exhaust hose installed in the window. We also considered the ease of removing the unit and storing it in between seasons, as well as general accessibility considerations for people with limited mobility. \tOnboard and remote controls: We looked at how intuitive the buttons were, as well as how easy (or difficult) it was to customize settings, and we noted the brightness and convenience of any LED indicator lights. 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It also has the smallest gap we’ve seen between those two measurements—which, without getting too in the weeds, is a good indicator of a high-quality design. It’s impressively quiet. In our tests, we measured the Duo MAP14HS1TBL running at an average volume of 48 decibels. Though that’s about 2 decibels more than the volume of our also-great pick from LG, this Midea model is still much quieter than most portable air conditioners, and its noise is still significantly below the generally accepted “normal conversation” volume of 60 decibels. Even the compressor was hardly noticeable when it first kicked on, adding about 2 decibels of low rumble to the fan volume on average. It’s remarkably efficient. The Duo MAP14HS1TBL has a CEER rating, under the current standards, of 10.8, which is the highest efficiency rating we’ve seen on any portable air conditioner. Even our runner-up pick, also from Midea, has an efficiency rating of only 8.9. (Most models we looked at had a CEER rating between 6.8 and 7.3.) Thanks to the inverter compressor on this model, it can gradually fluctuate its power usage, as well. Whereas most similarly sized portable ACs with standard compressors tend to run at 1,300 watts, the Duo MAP14HS1TBL never used more than 970 watts during our tests, and typically it used even less. It spreads cool air consistently around the room. The Duo MAP14HS1TBL has a rotating cylinder fan on the top that sort of tosses the cooled air up and out in an arc. In our tests, this mechanism worked surprisingly well: This portable AC was able to drop the temperature by 10 degrees in under an hour while maintaining a roughly 1-degree temperature fluctuation across the room. In that regard, it was more consistent than any other AC we tested, with the exception of our also-great pick from Frigidaire. Even the Danby model we tested, which was identical to this Midea AC in nearly every way except for the fan, couldn’t match its uniform cooling prowess. The dual-hose design makes it easier to wrangle. Portable ACs with two hoses typically have a slight efficiency advantage over single-hose models; unfortunately, they also tend to be more cumbersome, which sort of offsets any benefit. But the Duo MAP14HS1TBL stands out with an unusual design that combines the intake and exhaust hoses into a single tube that’s built directly into the unit—giving you all the advantages of dual hoses without the frustration of having to wrestle with a pair of annoying plastic snakes that keep detaching from your air conditioner. The installation process is surprisingly simple. Along with that built-in hose-in-hose design, the Duo MAP14HS1TBL comes with a comprehensive window-installation kit that makes it easily adaptable for a variety of homes. The kit accompanying our unit included so many hardware options that we weren’t even sure what kinds of windows they all worked for; suffice to say, there should be a way to make this AC work for almost any setup you might have. The dual hose snaps right into place on the window panels, too—though you might want to cover the cracks with some insulation tape, anyway. It comes with a comprehensive remote control and all of the smart-home features you might need, which is especially great for accessibility. We found the built-in user interface to be particularly clear and easy to use; by contrast, the Danby model we tested had the exact same button layout with different markings, and it managed to confuse us every time. Even the Alexa voice commands for the Duo MAP14HS1TBL felt natural. Thanks to its heating mode, this AC can handle climate control year-round. Though this guide is largely focused on portable units’ cooling capacity, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that the Duo MAP14HS1TBL also has a built-in 12,000 Btu heat pump. That’s more than enough power for it to provide some efficient electrical heating in the cooler months. It’s one of the more attractive portable ACs we’ve seen. To be fair, that’s kind of like saying that R2-D2 is better looking than R5-D4—sure, one is a little more sleek-looking, but at the end of the day, they all resemble trash cans on wheels. Flaws but not dealbreakers At 77 pounds, the Duo MAP14HS1TBL is one of the heavier portable ACs. It’s about 10 pounds heavier than our budget pick and more than 15 pounds heavier than the convertible GE dual-hose model we tested. Carrying any portable AC up and down stairs is a challenge, but this model’s added heft amplifies the problem. 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Its combined energy-efficiency ratio (CEER) of 8.9 is similarly smaller than what you get from our top pick, but it still represents an improvement on almost any other option.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"type":"tag","name":"strong","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"It doesn’t have a heating mechanism, as our top pick does.","type":"text"}]},{"data":" For some people, this could be a fair trade-off, especially considering the cost savings.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"adslot","attribs":{"class":"as as__ch ","adindex":"5"},"children":[]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"}],"bodyContent":"If you don’t mind trading some cooling (and heating) power for a bit of cost savings, the Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL is a smaller, stripped-down version of our top pick that works nearly as well. It has the same inverter compressor and dual-hose design as our top pick. Those are two of the most important factors for energy-efficient performance—and they’re the things that set Midea’s portable air conditioners apart from the rest of the pack. The MAP12S1TBL has all the same smart-home features, too, and it’s just as quiet and consistent at spreading cooled air around the room. Put another way, this Midea model works just as well as the other one, which is also better than almost any other portable AC you’ll find. It’s about $100 cheaper than our top pick on average. Portable air conditioners tend to cost more in general than their window-mounted counterparts, and overall AC prices fluctuate throughout the season. That said, this model tends to cost around $560, while our top pick from Midea averages about $660. This Midea AC isn’t quite as powerful, or as efficient, as our top pick. With an SACC of 10,000 Btu by the current DOE standards (or 12,000 Btu according to the older ASHRAE standards), this Midea model is still more powerful than most other portable ACs out there. Its combined energy-efficiency ratio (CEER) of 8.9 is similarly smaller than what you get from our top pick, but it still represents an improvement on almost any other option. It doesn’t have a heating mechanism, as our top pick does. 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Like the Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL, this Frigidaire AC includes a heating supplement (though a cooling-only version, the Frigidaire FHPW142AC1, is also available for $50 less). It also comes with a remote control as well as convenient smart-home features, along with a few unusual perks such as improved filtration and air ionization. It’s just as powerful as our top pick, and it spreads the cooled air more evenly around the room. With a 10,000 Btu SACC rating under the current Department of Energy standards, the FHPH142AC1 boasts the same cooling prowess as the Duo MAP14HS1TBL. In our tests, it actually did a slightly better job of dropping the temperature in the first half hour, though the two models ultimately worked about the same over the course of two hours. This Frigidaire portable AC was also better at maintaining a consistent temperature, with our monitors measuring less than a half-degree difference between them. Like our top pick, it also offers a heating option. This Frigidaire model’s built-in heat pump can provide up to 11,000 Btu of warmth during the cooler months—slightly less than the power output from the Duo MAP14HS1TBL but still more than enough for efficient electric heating. It also has several features that could potentially improve your air quality. While the FHPH142AC1 comes with its own standard air filter by default, you also get the option to upgrade to one of Frigidaire’s MERV-14 PureAir RAC-6 filters, which surpass the COVID-19 filtration levels recommended by both ASHRAE and the CDC. Meanwhile, even if you don’t want to pay the extra cost for an air ionizer, this Frigidaire AC still comes with one built in. We’re skeptical of the health claims of such ionizers, but the ionizer’s presence shouldn’t hurt, either, and it might bring you some more comfort. It’s a little louder than our other picks but still quieter than most portables. We measured the FHPH142AC1 at an average volume of around 54 decibels, with a louder, low-end rumble from the compressor and a fan that made a slight hissing sound. None of this noise was particularly annoying; even at its worst, it sounded like a gentle white noise machine. Overall, the sound of the FHPH142AC1 is still easier to live with (read: ignore) than the noise from any other standard-compressor portable AC we’ve tested. It uses more energy than inverter models. The FHPH142AC1 has a combined energy-efficiency ratio (CEER) of 7.8—better than the ratings we’ve seen for most portable ACs out there, but nowhere near as good as the rating for our top pick and its inverter compressor. Running on full blast in our tests, this AC pulled about 1,250 watts of power, regardless of whether it was in cooling or heating mode. Its energy consumption does drop significantly once it reaches its target temperature, but otherwise the range of fluctuation is limited—it’s all or nothing. It’s a little more frustrating to set up. Like most portable air conditioners, this Frigidaire model requires you to twist the plastic accordion hose onto the back of the machine and then feed that exhaust tube into a plastic panel that fits into your window—a cumbersome process on both ends. Though the end of the hose snapped firmly into place on the window panels, we found that the rest of the extension panels didn’t quite fit the width of the window that we used for testing. As a result, we had to cut some of the plastic pieces in half with a saw. Although the FHPH142AC1 is much less modular and adaptable than some of the other portable ACs we tested, there should still be a way to make it work for your window, even if you need a saw. It’s not a great choice for rooms with furnaces or gas-powered devices. 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With those numbers, the LP1419IVSM is better than every standard-compressor single-hose portable out there, though it’s still a bit more energy intensive than our top pick. Still, with its average noise output of around 45 decibels, you’ll barely notice this AC even when the compressor is working its hardest. Its self-contained design makes it easier to live with. The LP1419IVSM comes with a remote control, as well as Wi-Fi capabilities so that you can set up all the standard smart-home features, which all work decently well. But the most convenient thing about it is the way it handles all the other, extraneous hardware. In addition to a built-in exhaust hose, which promotes easier setup and transportation, the LP1419IVSM has dedicated storage compartments for the aforementioned remote control, plus all of its window installation panels. It even has a spot to stash the manual, if you want. 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After testing it, we’re in agreement with EcoFlow’s claims that this model is a good option for RVs or car camping—you can make sure there’s some air conditioning anywhere you go. You don’t need to vent it out a window. The Wave 2 comes with a variety of hose connections that you can hook up to any of the air exhausts or intakes. As a result, you have a little more flexibility in where you vent the air, and where you get the air from. For example, you could leave the Wave 2 outside your tent and pump fresh conditioned air inside that stuffy space while you’re sleeping. You can also use it outdoors or in a semi-enclosed space such as a screened-in patio and direct the exhaust air away from you. To be clear: The unit still produces exhaust air (the opposite of the air that you’re conditioning), and you still need to vent that air away from you somehow. 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Our other portable AC picks are all rated at a minimum SACC of 10,000 Btu under the current standards—but every other lesser AC we considered at the same size as this Black+Decker model was at least $150 more. If you actually want to save money, this Black+Decker AC delivers the best compromise for the cost. It’s easy enough to set up and maintain. However, you will need a screwdriver to install the window panel or remove the filters. This process isn’t terrible, but it’s also not as easy to deal with as the installation for our other picks. Otherwise, setup of the BPACT14WT involves all the same standard hose-wrangling frustrations as with any other portable AC. Black+Decker offers a five year warranty on the compressor. It covers the other parts of the BPACT14WT for only one year, the same amount of coverage as on our other picks. 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It has an even lower cooling capacity, however, and it still needs to be plugged into a wall outlet. The Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6 looks surprisingly similar to our runner-up pick, just with a slightly different fan on top. It functions basically the same—all the way down to the fact that it allows you to use your Midea login for the app. Midea wouldn’t comment on that, but the Danby model is a fine alternative overall. The dual-hose Honeywell HW4CEDAWW0 was so terribly frustrating to assemble that we gave up entirely. It’s supposed to be just as powerful as our top pick, though, and nearly as efficient, even without an inverter compressor. Similarly, the Honeywell MN4HFS9 has an SACC of 9,000 Btu, as well as a built-in heat pump, and it performed well enough in our tests. It was louder than we would have liked, however, and we’re confident that you can find a more efficient model at a better price. 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