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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" 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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/" 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for best ice cream maker, shown with a bowl of homemade vanilla ice cream, an ice cream scoop, and a mini round cake." srcSet="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6533-2x1-1.jpg?width=1024&quality=75&crop=2:1&auto=webp 1x, https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6533-2x1-1.jpg?width=2048&quality=75&crop=2:1&auto=webp 1.1x"/></picture></span></span><figcaption class="a8b71d33 e5d974ab"><span class="f5988068" data-scp="image_caption">Photo: Sarah Kobos</span></figcaption></div></figure></div><div class="f6782b90" data-testid="byline" data-scp="hidden"><div class="a1e09724"><div class="a1497183"><div class="b31aa83a ed1de826 f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0"><div class="f7f7e985"><a class="b12721a6" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/authors/mace-dent-johnson/" data-gtm-trigger="author_image_clicks" data-author-name="Mace Dent Johnson" data-scp="author_image"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Mace Dent Johnson" itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.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/mace-dent-johnson/" data-gtm-trigger="author_name_clicks" data-author-name="Mace Dent Johnson" data-scp="author_name">Mace Dent Johnson</a></p><p class="c8779cf9" data-scp="author_byline">Mace Dent Johnson is a writer on the kitchen team. To test stand mixers, they baked 18 loaves of bread, 30 dozen cookies, and seven birthday cakes.</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"></aside></div><div class="b9c067b5 f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0 ba640706 a7fb3038"><section class="e60ecf56" data-gtm-element="lede"><p>Homemade ice cream may conjure memories of big messes and sore arms, with icy mouthfuls being your only reward. But a great ice cream maker can change that.</p><p>We’ve tested 21 ice cream makers over the years, and our favorite is the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9940/28177/4/163435/?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/9940/28177/4/163435/?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="9940" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9940/28177/4/163435/?merchant=Amazon">Cuisinart ICE-21</a>. With a bit of prep and practice, this machine is easy to use and to clean. And it churns out creamy, rich ice cream—no elbow grease required.</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="9940"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9940"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9940"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 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<strong>WCICECREAM</strong></p></div></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/9940/28177/4/163421?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="9940" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9940/28177/4/163421?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$59</span> from <span>Amazon</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/9940/185497/4/163421?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="9940" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9940/185497/4/163421?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$70</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></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/9940/182250/4/163421?merchant=Home%20Depot" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Home Depot" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="9940" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9940/182250/4/163421?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$70</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 f7330940 b32024f2 a59aaa42 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-5-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="19947"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="19947"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="19947"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?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/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="19947" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/19947/Whynter-ICM-201SB-2-1-Quart-Upright-Ice-Cream-Maker_20200730-130437_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/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Whynter ICM-201SB" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="19947" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Whynter ICM-201SB</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A great compressor model for lighter-texture ice cream" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="19947" data-gtm-context="ewr">A great compressor model for lighter-texture ice cream</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This self-cooling machine churned out ice cream that many of our testers found to be just the right texture—light, creamy, and stretchy.</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/19947/106957/4/163479?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="19947" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$325</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/19947/181065/4/163479?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="19947" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/181065/4/163479?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$343</span> from <span>Home Depot</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/19947/161666/4/163479?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="19947" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/161666/4/163479?merchant=Wayfair" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$333</span> from <span>Wayfair</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-intro-callouts-5-2" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="9936"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9936"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9936"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?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/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="9936" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/9936/Whynter-ICM-15LS_20210312-224601_full.jpg" 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/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Whynter ICM-15LS" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="9936" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Whynter ICM-15LS</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A great compressor model for denser ice cream" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="9936" data-gtm-context="ewr">A great compressor model for denser ice cream</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This smaller-capacity compressor model makes slightly denser ice cream than the ICM-201SB, and it made some of the best vegan ice cream—dense and creamy, with minimal ice crystals.</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/9936/28157/4/163420?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="9936" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$249</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/9936/152506/4/163420?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="9936" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/152506/4/163420?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$274</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/9936/191323/4/163420?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="9936" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/191323/4/163420?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$287</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">Upgrade pick</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-4-3" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="9937"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9937"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9937"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?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/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="9937" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/9937/Lello-4080-Musso-Lussino_20210318-223721_full.jpg" 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/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lello 4080 Musso Lussino" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="4" data-pid="9937" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Lello 4080 Musso Lussino</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best of the best" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="9937" data-gtm-context="ewr">The best of the best</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This premium, stainless steel compressor model churns out flawless, creamy, gelato-like ice cream. But this machine is especially heavy as well as pricey.</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/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="4" data-pid="9937" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$700</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/9937/193035/4/163422?merchant=Sur%20La%20Table" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Sur La Table" data-pick-type-id="4" data-pid="9937" data-store="Sur La Table" data-vars-store="Sur La Table" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/193035/4/163422?merchant=Sur%20La%20Table" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$700</span> from <span>Sur La Table</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div></div></div></div></section><div class="ec3d4689" data-gtm-trigger="highlights" data-scp="hidden" data-testid="highlights"><h1 class="e2748b95" data-scp="highlights_heading" data-testid="highlights-heading">How we picked</h1><hr class="a1079dcc"/><ul class="b7f27a64" data-scp="highlights_list" data-testid="highlights-list"><li class="e6b94699" data-scp="highlights_list_item" data-testid="highlights-list-item"><svg width="22" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M18.1387 9.99997C18.1387 14.495 14.4948 18.1389 9.99979 18.1389C5.50481 18.1389 1.8609 14.495 1.8609 9.99998C1.8609 5.50499 5.5048 1.86109 9.99979 1.86108C12.2301 1.86108 14.2508 2.75817 15.7209 4.21119L10.3614 11.0357L7.58994 7.50669C7.33411 7.18092 6.86263 7.12423 6.53687 7.38007C6.2111 7.6359 6.15441 8.10738 6.41025 8.43314L9.77155 12.7132C9.91374 12.8943 10.1312 13 10.3614 13C10.5916 13 10.8091 12.8943 10.9512 12.7132L16.7055 5.38614C17.6094 6.6974 18.1387 8.28688 18.1387 9.99997ZM17.6686 4.15979C18.9046 5.78038 19.6387 7.80446 19.6387 9.99997C19.6387 15.3234 15.3232 19.6389 9.99979 19.6389C4.67638 19.6389 0.360901 15.3234 0.360901 9.99998C0.360901 4.67656 4.67638 0.361084 9.99979 0.361084C12.5795 0.361084 14.9226 1.37453 16.6525 3.02501L18.4102 0.786776C18.6661 0.461013 19.1376 0.404324 19.4633 0.660157C19.7891 0.915991 19.8458 1.38747 19.5899 1.71323L17.6686 4.15979Z" fill="black"></path></svg><div class="b8b03d91"><div class="d7834fa9" data-scp="highlights_title" data-testid="highlights-title">Churn speed</div><div class="c4edb388" data-scp="highlights_summary" data-testid="highlights-summary"><p>A faster churn time means ice cream with finer ice crystals and a better texture.</p> </div></div></li><li class="e6b94699" data-scp="highlights_list_item" data-testid="highlights-list-item"><svg width="22" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M18.1387 9.99997C18.1387 14.495 14.4948 18.1389 9.99979 18.1389C5.50481 18.1389 1.8609 14.495 1.8609 9.99998C1.8609 5.50499 5.5048 1.86109 9.99979 1.86108C12.2301 1.86108 14.2508 2.75817 15.7209 4.21119L10.3614 11.0357L7.58994 7.50669C7.33411 7.18092 6.86263 7.12423 6.53687 7.38007C6.2111 7.6359 6.15441 8.10738 6.41025 8.43314L9.77155 12.7132C9.91374 12.8943 10.1312 13 10.3614 13C10.5916 13 10.8091 12.8943 10.9512 12.7132L16.7055 5.38614C17.6094 6.6974 18.1387 8.28688 18.1387 9.99997ZM17.6686 4.15979C18.9046 5.78038 19.6387 7.80446 19.6387 9.99997C19.6387 15.3234 15.3232 19.6389 9.99979 19.6389C4.67638 19.6389 0.360901 15.3234 0.360901 9.99998C0.360901 4.67656 4.67638 0.361084 9.99979 0.361084C12.5795 0.361084 14.9226 1.37453 16.6525 3.02501L18.4102 0.786776C18.6661 0.461013 19.1376 0.404324 19.4633 0.660157C19.7891 0.915991 19.8458 1.38747 19.5899 1.71323L17.6686 4.15979Z" fill="black"></path></svg><div class="b8b03d91"><div class="d7834fa9" data-scp="highlights_title" data-testid="highlights-title">Simple interface</div><div class="c4edb388" data-scp="highlights_summary" data-testid="highlights-summary"><p>Our top pick has just one switch.</p> </div></div></li><li class="e6b94699" data-scp="highlights_list_item" data-testid="highlights-list-item"><svg 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1.71323L17.6686 4.15979Z" fill="black"></path></svg><div class="b8b03d91"><div class="d7834fa9" data-scp="highlights_title" data-testid="highlights-title">Easy to clean</div><div class="c4edb388" data-scp="highlights_summary" data-testid="highlights-summary"><p>We mostly favored ice cream makers with removable parts that were easy to hand-wash.</p> </div></div></li><li class="e6b94699" data-scp="highlights_list_item" data-testid="highlights-list-item"><svg width="22" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M18.1387 9.99997C18.1387 14.495 14.4948 18.1389 9.99979 18.1389C5.50481 18.1389 1.8609 14.495 1.8609 9.99998C1.8609 5.50499 5.5048 1.86109 9.99979 1.86108C12.2301 1.86108 14.2508 2.75817 15.7209 4.21119L10.3614 11.0357L7.58994 7.50669C7.33411 7.18092 6.86263 7.12423 6.53687 7.38007C6.2111 7.6359 6.15441 8.10738 6.41025 8.43314L9.77155 12.7132C9.91374 12.8943 10.1312 13 10.3614 13C10.5916 13 10.8091 12.8943 10.9512 12.7132L16.7055 5.38614C17.6094 6.6974 18.1387 8.28688 18.1387 9.99997ZM17.6686 4.15979C18.9046 5.78038 19.6387 7.80446 19.6387 9.99997C19.6387 15.3234 15.3232 19.6389 9.99979 19.6389C4.67638 19.6389 0.360901 15.3234 0.360901 9.99998C0.360901 4.67656 4.67638 0.361084 9.99979 0.361084C12.5795 0.361084 14.9226 1.37453 16.6525 3.02501L18.4102 0.786776C18.6661 0.461013 19.1376 0.404324 19.4633 0.660157C19.7891 0.915991 19.8458 1.38747 19.5899 1.71323L17.6686 4.15979Z" fill="black"></path></svg><div class="b8b03d91"><div class="d7834fa9" data-scp="highlights_title" data-testid="highlights-title">Warranty</div><div class="c4edb388" data-scp="highlights_summary" data-testid="highlights-summary"><p>Our picks have at least a one-year warranty.</p> </div></div></li></ul></div><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="9940"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9940"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9940"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="9940" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/9940/Cuisinart-ICE-21-Frozen-Yogurt-Ice-Cream---Sorbet-Maker--White_20210602-114036_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/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cuisinart ICE-21" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Cuisinart" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="9940" data-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Cuisinart ICE-21</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best ice cream maker" data-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="9940" data-gtm-context="inline">The best ice cream maker</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This frozen-bowl-style ice cream maker churns out dense, creamy ice cream faster than any of our other picks—and at a fraction of the cost.</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/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="9940" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" data-dealvalue="46" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Cuisinart ICE-21 Ice Cream Maker" data-dealcategory="Kitchen &amp; Dining" data-dealid="441901" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$65</del> </span>$46 from <span>Cuisinart</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Use promo code <strong>WCICECREAM</strong></p></div></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/9940/28177/4/163421?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="9940" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9940/28177/4/163421?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$59</span> from <span>Amazon</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/9940/185497/4/163421?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="9940" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9940/185497/4/163421?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$70</span> from <span>Walmart</span></a></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/9940/182250/4/163421?merchant=Home%20Depot" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Home Depot" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="9940" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9940/182250/4/163421?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$70</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/9940/28177/4/163435/?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/9940/28177/4/163435/?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="9940" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9940/28177/4/163435/?merchant=Amazon">Cuisinart ICE-21</a> is our favorite ice cream maker. It’s humble yet mighty and usually available for under $75. And it’s favored by ice cream pros including Jeni Britton Bauer, of <a href="https://jenis.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams</a>, and Tyler Malek, of <a href="https://saltandstraw.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Salt & Straw</a>.</p><p>This machine makes pretty dense ice cream, but we find it to be nicely chewy and rich. It’s some of the smoothest ice cream you can make at home without upgrading to a self-chilling compressor model.</p><p>The ICE-21 is a frozen-bowl model, so you need to pre-freeze the bowl overnight before churning. And though that requires some preparation and patience, once the bowl’s ready, this machine churns out ice cream faster than our other picks—it reaches soft-serve consistency in about 18 minutes.</p><p>Plus, compared with our other picks, the ICE-21 is feather-light. It’s also easy to use: There’s just one switch (on and off), and this model has a wide opening so you can taste your composition and easily deposit mix-ins.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-1" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-1-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-1"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-1"></div></div></div></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 b32024f2 a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Also great</h4><div id="callout-intro-5-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="19947"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="19947"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="19947"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?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/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="19947" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/19947/Whynter-ICM-201SB-2-1-Quart-Upright-Ice-Cream-Maker_20200730-130437_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/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Whynter ICM-201SB" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="19947" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Whynter ICM-201SB</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A great compressor model for lighter-texture ice cream" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="19947" data-gtm-context="inline">A great compressor model for lighter-texture ice cream</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This self-cooling machine churned out ice cream that many of our testers found to be just the right texture—light, creamy, and stretchy.</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/19947/106957/4/163479?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="19947" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$325</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/19947/181065/4/163479?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="19947" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/181065/4/163479?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$343</span> from <span>Home Depot</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/19947/161666/4/163479?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="19947" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/161666/4/163479?merchant=Wayfair" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$333</span> from <span>Wayfair</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-intro-5-2" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="9936"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9936"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9936"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?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/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="9936" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/9936/Whynter-ICM-15LS_20210312-224601_full.jpg" 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/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Whynter ICM-15LS" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="9936" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Whynter ICM-15LS</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A great compressor model for denser ice cream" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="9936" data-gtm-context="inline">A great compressor model for denser ice cream</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This smaller-capacity compressor model makes slightly denser ice cream than the ICM-201SB, and it made some of the best vegan ice cream—dense and creamy, with minimal ice crystals.</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/9936/28157/4/163420?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="9936" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$249</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/9936/152506/4/163420?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="9936" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/152506/4/163420?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$274</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/9936/191323/4/163420?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="9936" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/191323/4/163420?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$287</span> from <span>Home Depot</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>If you have the budget and the space, the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163436/?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/19947/106957/4/163436/?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="19947" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163436/?merchant=Amazon">Whynter ICM-201SB</a> and the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163437/?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/9936/28157/4/163437/?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="9936" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163437/?merchant=Amazon">Whynter ICM-15LS</a> are two also-great options. Both are self-cooling compressor models, so you can churn out batch after batch of ice cream with no overnight prep needed.</p><p>Both Whynter models make exceptionally creamy ice cream with ease. Compressor models like these two freeze more steadily than the Cuisinart ICE-21 (which gradually gets warmer). And their paddles spin more rapidly, creating smaller, less detectable ice crystals.</p><p>The pricier ICM-201SB outshines the ICM-15LS by a smidge. The ICM-201SB has a larger capacity for mix-ins (2.1 quarts, versus 1.5 quarts) and a best-of-both-worlds ice cream texture—rich and creamy yet slightly fluffy.</p><p>But if you like denser, chewier ice cream, the ICM-15LS may be a better choice for you. This model also performed the best overall in our non-dairy tests, producing ice cream with a good, chewy texture and minimal ice.</p><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Upgrade pick</h4><div id="callout-intro-4-3" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="9937"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9937"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9937"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?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/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="9937" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/9937/Lello-4080-Musso-Lussino_20210318-223721_full.jpg" 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/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lello 4080 Musso Lussino" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="4" data-pid="9937" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Lello 4080 Musso Lussino</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best of the best" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="9937" data-gtm-context="inline">The best of the best</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This premium, stainless steel compressor model churns out flawless, creamy, gelato-like ice cream. But this machine is especially heavy as well as pricey.</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/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="4" data-pid="9937" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$700</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/9937/193035/4/163422?merchant=Sur%20La%20Table" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Sur La Table" data-pick-type-id="4" data-pid="9937" data-store="Sur La Table" data-vars-store="Sur La Table" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/193035/4/163422?merchant=Sur%20La%20Table" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$700</span> from <span>Sur La Table</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>If you’re seriously committed to making ice cream as a hobby and are ready to take your setup to the next level—and you want to invest in the best home ice cream maker money can buy—the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163438/?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="4" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163438/?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="9937" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163438/?merchant=Amazon">Lello 4080 Musso Lussino</a> is the machine for you.</p><p>This model quickly churns out flawlessly smooth, creamy ice cream with a rich, decadent, gelato-like texture. The massive stainless steel machine is a compressor model with no removable pail, but it’s pretty easy to clean out the bowl recess.</p><p>Other than the plastic cover, the machine’s components are all metal—it’s the only model we tested with a stainless steel paddle. The interface is unfussy, with one light-up switch for churning, one for cooling, and a timer knob. But this machine is a big investment.</p></section></div></div><div class="a1497183"><div class="f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0"></div></div><div><div class="a7a181ea ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-interAd" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-interAd-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-interAd"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-interAd"></div></div></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="#who-this-is-for" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="2" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Who this is for">Who this is for</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="3" 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-cuisinart-ice-21" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="4" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Our pick: Cuisinart ICE-21">Our pick: Cuisinart ICE-21</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#also-great-whynter-icm-15ls-and-icm-201sb" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="5" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Also great: Whynter ICM-15LS and ICM-201SB">Also great: Whynter ICM-15LS and ICM-201SB</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#upgrade-pick-lello-4080-musso-lussino" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="6" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Upgrade pick: Lello 4080 Musso Lussino">Upgrade pick: Lello 4080 Musso Lussino</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#other-good-ice-cream-makers" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="7" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Other good ice cream makers">Other good ice cream makers</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#the-competition" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="8" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="The competition">The competition</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></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 covering the best ice cream makers since 2014, churning out pints and pints of custard, Philly-style ice cream, sorbet, and vegan frozen desserts. We’ve tested 21 machines in all, including compressor models, old-school hand-crank machines, salt-and-ice contraptions, frozen-bowl churners, and stand-mixer attachments.</p><p>Mace Dent Johnson, who wrote this guide, is a staff writer on Wirecutter’s kitchen team, and they have covered soda makers, frozen pizza, vegan ice cream, and more. For this update, they pored over reviews for ice cream makers, forums on ice cream making, and ice cream cookbooks, and they spent about 25 hours testing our picks against new competitors.</p><p>Previous contributors to this guide include other members of Wirecutter’s kitchen team: writer Anna Perling, senior staff writer Lesley Stockton, and senior editor Marguerite Preston.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="who-this-is-for"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="who-this-is-for-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Who this is for" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="2">Who this is for</h2><div id="who-this-is-for-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="who-this-is-for" aria-hidden="false"><p>If you love ice cream and want to learn a new skill, an ice cream maker can be a good investment. Making ice cream does require some time and commitment: To churn ice cream from scratch in one of our picks, you’ll need to make a base, chill it, churn it to a soft-serve consistency, add mix-ins (if desired), and freeze to harden.</p><p>You’ll need to take time to find ice cream recipes and perfect your process—regardless of which machine you use, you might not make great ice cream right away. And you’ll have to drop some cash on ingredients, which aren’t cheap (and might even cost you more than if you just bought ice cream).</p><p>But if you want or need to have more control over what goes into your frozen treats, getting an ice cream maker could be especially worthwhile. When you have an ice cream maker at home, you can fine-tune ingredients to fit any dietary restrictions or flavor preferences. (We test these machines with <a href="#how-we-picked-and-tested">non-dairy recipes</a>, too.)</p><p>Consider how an ice cream maker would fit into your lifestyle and kitchen. If you know you’ll want to store it away and pull it out only occasionally—and you don’t mind keeping the bowl in your freezer—our <a href="#our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21">top pick</a> should work great for you. If you think you’ll use it every day, or multiple times a day, and you have the counter space to leave an ice cream maker out, you may want to go for <a href="#also-great-whynter-icm-15ls-and-icm-201sb">a compressor model</a>.</p><p>If you’re not sure how likely you are to dust off a potentially bulky and heavy machine (as opposed to just popping to the store for a premium pint), you might start by getting a secondhand ice cream maker. Our top pick is a popular appliance, and, in our experience, it turns up pretty often in local or online secondhand marketplaces.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4"></div></div></div></div></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="3">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"><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 person pouring a vat of ice cream mixture into an ice cream maker." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" 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setup of bowls, a laptop, and beverages." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 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960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.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"> <span>Photo: Connie Park</span></div></div></div></aside></div></article><div data-scp="removed"><div class="f06fe6a0" data-testid="gallery-caption"><figcaption> <span>Photo: Connie Park</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 person pouring a vat of ice cream mixture into an ice cream maker." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 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laptop, and beverages." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-6393.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>An ice cream maker does two things: It spins and freezes. Spinning is what creates that soft, creamy texture. By rotating either the bowl or the dasher (the technical name for the paddle that churns the ice cream), ice cream makers scrape frozen material from the walls of the bowl and evenly and gradually incorporate it back into the liquid base. This process also whips air into the mixture, until the whole batch is frozen to a soft-serve consistency (to firm it up more, you’ll need to transfer it to the freezer).</p><p><strong>We prefer machines that spin using a motor</strong>. We’ve tested hand-crank models in the past, and they’re just too much work. Ice cream makers with a motor also spin faster than hand-crank models, leading to finer ice crystals and smoother textures.</p><p><strong>An insulated bowl or compressor freezes best.</strong> Our <a href="#our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21">top pick</a> freezes your ice cream in an insulated bowl filled with a cooling liquid. Before using the bowl, you need to freeze it for 16 to 24 hours—or until the liquid inside is frozen solid. The Whynter models we recommend freeze using a built-in compressor, similar to the mechanism used in refrigerators and air conditioners.</p><p>Both freezing methods have their merits. Bowl insert machines are lighter, smaller, and more affordable; compressor machines can churn out smoother, fluffier batches, one after another, without someone having to freeze a bowl.</p><p>In the past, we’ve tested machines that freeze using good old-fashioned ice and salt, but we have found them to be messy and cumbersome.</p><p>While researching and testing ice cream makers, we focused on the following criteria:</p><p><strong>Freezing speed:</strong> The faster the freeze, the less time there is for large ice crystals to form. Plus, we think most people will be more likely to use a machine that works quicker, since there are already wait times baked into the process of making ice cream. Our picks froze to soft-serve consistency in 20 to 40 minutes.</p><p><strong>Churning speed: </strong>The faster a dasher spins, the more overrun (or added air) an ice cream maker can whip into an ice cream base, to create something with a light, creamy texture, rather than ice cream that’s too dense and hard. Quick churning also means there’s less time for large ice crystals to form on the walls of the maker’s bowl.</p><p><strong>Ease of use: </strong>We favored ice cream makers with simple interfaces and little room for error. Operating all of our picks can be as easy as dumping in your base and turning on the machine.</p><p>We also looked for machines that were simple to assemble and had wide openings for sampling your creation or adding mix-ins. We appreciate that the compressor models offer an extra layer of ease—with no pre-planning or pre-freezing needed.</p><p><strong>Ease of cleaning: </strong>We made note of any particularly tricky aspects in cleaning each machine, and we favored machines with removable, hand-washable elements.</p><p><strong>Size:</strong> We considered how bulky each machine was and how much room freezer bowls took up in the freezer.</p><p><strong>Warranty:</strong> Great ice cream makers can be expensive. Our picks have at least a one-year warranty.</p><p>To test the ice cream makers, in each machine we churned a vanilla custard base, a vegan cocoa-butter and coconut-cream base, and an eggless, Philly-style base. We made note of the churn time and calculated overrun for each batch. Overrun is a measurement of how much air has been added into an ice cream base in the process of freezing and churning. An ice cream with high overrun is typically fluffier, and one with low overrun tends to be denser.</p><p>We tasted each batch right out of the machine and then the next day, after each pint had hardened (or “ripened”) in the freezer. We made note of each one’s flavor and texture, looking for any detectable ice crystals or textural inconsistencies. We added Oreos as mix-ins, noting how many Oreos a machine could incorporate before stalling.</p><p>In past tests, we’ve made chocolate and vanilla custard, lemon sorbet, and a coconut-cream–based vegan dessert. And we’ve used sprinkles, chocolate chips, and Oreos as mix-ins. We’ve learned that fat content is key when you’re making smooth frozen desserts. If you plan to make primarily vegan ice cream or sorbet, expect at least a little bit of iciness, even from the nicest machines.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Our pick: Cuisinart ICE-21" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="4">Our pick: Cuisinart ICE-21</h2><div id="our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_208004" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="The sleek, white Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker (ICE-21), our pick for best ice cream maker." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6394.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1366" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-208004"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Sarah Kobos</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="9940"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9940"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9940"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="9940" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/9940/Cuisinart-ICE-21-Frozen-Yogurt-Ice-Cream---Sorbet-Maker--White_20210602-114036_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/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cuisinart ICE-21" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Cuisinart" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="9940" data-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Cuisinart ICE-21</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best ice cream maker" data-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="9940" data-gtm-context="inline">The best ice cream maker</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This frozen-bowl-style ice cream maker churns out dense, creamy ice cream faster than any of our other picks—and at a fraction of the cost.</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/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="9940" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/147502?merchant=Cuisinart" data-dealvalue="46" data-dealcurrency="USD" 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data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="9940" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9940/28177/4/163435/?merchant=Amazon">Cuisinart ICE-21</a> has been one of our favorite ice cream makers for years. Recommended by an impressive list of ice cream professionals, the ICE-21 is simple and fun to use, and it makes great homemade ice cream with very little fuss. It comes in white, red, and pink.</p><p><strong>Great texture: </strong>The ICE-21 makes dense, creamy, slightly chewy ice cream, and with a bit of practice and recipe testing, you can create a divinely smooth frozen dessert. In our tests, ice cream from the ICE-21 was creamy, pleasantly dense, and nicely chewy, and even our troubled vegan base came out only slightly icy.</p><figure id="attachment_208011" class="caption alignnone"><div aria-hidden="true" data-scp="gif" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/cuisinarat-icecreammaker.gif"></div><div style="padding-top:66.6086956521739%" class="dec011b9" data-testid="video-wrapper"><div class="bffeebde"><div></div></div></div><figcaption class="caption-text"> You’ll know your ice cream is almost ready when it reaches a soft-serve consistency. <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Video: Sarah Kobos</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Fast churning:</strong> This machine’s churn time is half that of the compressor models we recommend—the ICE-21 machine got ice cream to a soft-serve consistency in less than 20 minutes. And that short churn time, aided by the base going into a bowl that’s already freezing cold, typically produces ice cream with a denser texture.</p><p>By increasing churn time, you can whip a bit more air into the dessert. But you won’t want to push it too long—at around 22 minutes, we noticed gains in overrun plateau while iciness levels became noticeable and unpalatable.</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 disassembled component parts of our pick for best ice cream maker, the Cuisinart ICE-21." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.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">To assemble the ICE-21, place the freezer bowl on the base, place the mixing paddle in the bowl, and lock on the clear outer cover. <span>Photo: Sarah Kobos</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="Close view of the power switch on our pick for best ice cream maker, located on the base just above the Cuisinart logo." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.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">Simple to use, the ICE-21 has just one switch, to turn it on and off. <span>Photo: Sarah Kobos</span></div></div></div></aside></div></article><div data-scp="removed"><div class="f06fe6a0" data-testid="gallery-caption"><figcaption>To assemble the ICE-21, place the freezer bowl on the base, place the mixing paddle in the bowl, and lock on the clear outer cover. <span>Photo: Sarah Kobos</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 disassembled component parts of our pick for best ice cream maker, the Cuisinart ICE-21." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6406.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 2" class="f3f66c2d " data-gtm-trigger="gallery_thumbnail" data-testid="gallery-thumbnail-2"><div class="ba4aed2d"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Close view of the power switch on our pick for best ice cream maker, located on the base just above the Cuisinart logo." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/06/icecreammaker-2048px-6401.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>Easy to use: </strong>With just one switch (to turn the machine on and off) and a lightweight base, the ICE-21 is simple to set up: Place the frozen bowl on the base, insert the plastic dasher into the bowl, and place the plastic cover over the whole setup. Flip on the switch, and then pour in your base.</p><p><strong>Great value:</strong> Usually available for around $70, this ice cream maker punches way above its weight class, so it can be both a great gift for beginners and a useful research tool for ice cream experts. The machine also comes with a three-year limited warranty—longer than that of any of our other picks.</p><p>For another $40 (at the time of publication), you can buy an <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45490/172497/4/163439/?merchant=Cuisinart" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45490/172497/4/163439/?merchant=Cuisinart" data-vars-store="Cuisinart" data-gtm-context="chapter_our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Cuisinart" data-pid="45490" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45490/172497/4/163439/?merchant=Cuisinart">extra freezer bowl</a>, so you could make two batches back-to-back.</p><p><strong>Roomy opening for ingredients: </strong>The ICE-21 has a wide opening, so you can pause and taste or easily add mix-ins. Most other machines have closed lids, with small slot openings that are barely wide enough to fit a spoon. By contrast, this machine has an open-top design, with a generous, 3½-inch hole that you can reach or pour into.</p><p>The wide opening also allows you to watch as the machine is working—a particularly fun aspect. Due to this machine’s fast churn time, the swirling transformation might just hypnotize kids on an “I’m so bored” summer day.</p><h3>How the Cuisinart ICE-21 has held up</h3><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="An ICE-21 ice maker sitting on a kitchen counter alongside a bowl of fruit." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.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">This ICE-21 machine has churned about 20 batches of ice cream in the past six years.  <span>Photo: Michael B Cohen</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 ICE-21 taken apart into three main components on a kitchen counter." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.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">This ICE-21 machine has churned about 20 batches of ice cream in the past six years.  <span>Photo: Michael B Cohen</span></div></div></div></aside></div></article><div data-scp="removed"><div class="f06fe6a0" data-testid="gallery-caption"><figcaption>This ICE-21 machine has churned about 20 batches of ice cream in the past six years.  <span>Photo: Michael B Cohen</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="An ICE-21 ice maker sitting on a kitchen counter alongside a bowl of fruit." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 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loading="lazy" alt="The ICE-21 taken apart into three main components on a kitchen counter." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-1.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>One long-term tester has had the ICE-21 for about six years, and he’s used it about 20 times (as well as moved it across the country multiple times). He said he appreciates the simplicity of the machine, and he’s used the ICE-21 to churn out ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet. Though he finds the machine a bit bulky to store in a New York City kitchen cabinet—and the batch yield size a bit small for the amount of work that goes into homemade ice cream—he said he plans to continue using the ICE-21 for many more years.</p><p>Another long-term tester who has been using the ICE-21 for about two years said she doesn’t mind the batch yield size. She said the machine makes plenty of ice cream for her family to enjoy for a couple of days, without it sitting in the freezer and getting icy. She also said she doesn’t mind the size of the machine, since it’s about as small an ice cream maker as you can buy.</p><h3>Flaws but not dealbreakers</h3><p><strong>Tight capacity means there’s potential for overflow.</strong> If you add mix-ins to a full, 1½-quart recipe, you could get some ice cream oozing up to the top of the bowl and smearing along the plastic cover or potentially overflowing through the wide mouth. (The same goes for the <a href="#also-great-whynter-icm-15ls-and-icm-201sb">1½ quart Whynter ICM-15LS</a>.) But we’ve never had a problem with ice cream dripping down the sides of the bowl or causing the machine to stall.</p><p>Since this machine is particularly easy to clean—with the separate bowl, lid, and paddle, and the easily wipeable plastic base—we don’t think potential overflowing is a dealbreaker. But if you plan to add mix-ins, you may find it’s better to underfill the bowl a bit. If this sounds limiting, and you’d like a higher-capacity machine, we’d suggest the <a href="#also-great-whynter-icm-15ls-and-icm-201sb">Whynter 201SB</a>.</p><p><strong>Pre-freezing the bowl requires advance planning.</strong> The bowl needs 16 to 24 hours to freeze completely. You shouldn’t hear any liquid sloshing around, or you’ll wind up with ice cream that has the consistency of an unevenly frozen milkshake.</p><p>If you have the space, we recommend always keeping the freezer bowl in your freezer, at least during ice cream season. And if you find that your appetite for homemade ice cream is outpacing the freeze cycle of the bowl, you may want to buy an <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45490/172497/4/163440/?merchant=Cuisinart" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Cuisinart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45490/172497/4/163440/?merchant=Cuisinart" data-vars-store="Cuisinart" data-gtm-context="chapter_our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Cuisinart" data-pid="45490" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45490/172497/4/163440/?merchant=Cuisinart">extra bowl insert</a>.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad 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data-scp="image_caption" data-testid="image-caption"> <span>Photo: Connie Park</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 Whynter ICM-201SB, an also-great option for the best ice cream maker." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9553.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9553.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" 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480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9553.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"> <span>Photo: Connie Park</span></div></div></div></aside></div></article><div data-scp="removed"><div class="f06fe6a0" data-testid="gallery-caption"><figcaption> <span>Photo: Connie Park</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 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tabindex="-1" data-pid="19947" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/19947/Whynter-ICM-201SB-2-1-Quart-Upright-Ice-Cream-Maker_20200730-130437_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/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Whynter ICM-201SB" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="19947" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Whynter ICM-201SB</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A great compressor model for lighter-texture ice cream" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="19947" data-gtm-context="inline">A great compressor model for lighter-texture ice cream</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This self-cooling machine churned out ice cream that many of our testers found to be just the right texture—light, creamy, and stretchy.</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/19947/106957/4/163479?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="19947" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163479?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$325</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/19947/181065/4/163479?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="19947" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/181065/4/163479?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$343</span> from <span>Home Depot</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/19947/161666/4/163479?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="19947" data-store="Wayfair" data-vars-store="Wayfair" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/161666/4/163479?merchant=Wayfair" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$333</span> from <span>Wayfair</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-chapter-5-2" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="9936"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9936"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="9936"></span></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?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/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="9936" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/9936/Whynter-ICM-15LS_20210312-224601_full.jpg" 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/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Whynter ICM-15LS" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="5" data-pid="9936" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Whynter ICM-15LS</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A great compressor model for denser ice cream" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="9936" data-gtm-context="inline">A great compressor model for denser ice cream</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This smaller-capacity compressor model makes slightly denser ice cream than the ICM-201SB, and it made some of the best vegan ice cream—dense and creamy, with minimal ice crystals.</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/9936/28157/4/163420?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="9936" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163420?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$249</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/9936/152506/4/163420?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="9936" data-store="Walmart" data-vars-store="Walmart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/152506/4/163420?merchant=Walmart" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$274</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/9936/191323/4/163420?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="9936" data-store="Home Depot" data-vars-store="Home Depot" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/191323/4/163420?merchant=Home%20Depot" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$287</span> from <span>Home Depot</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>A compressor-cooled model is ready to make ice cream anytime, without someone having to freeze a bowl ahead of time. So you can make batch after batch, with just a brief pause to clean the pail. In our tests, our favorite compressor models usually made the smoothest, most ice-crystal-free ice cream.</p><p>Our favorite compressor models are both from Whynter: the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163437/?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/9936/28157/4/163437/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_also-great-whynter-icm-15ls-and-icm-201sb" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="9936" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9936/28157/4/163437/?merchant=Amazon">ICM-15LS</a> and the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163436/?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/19947/106957/4/163436/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_also-great-whynter-icm-15ls-and-icm-201sb" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="19947" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/19947/106957/4/163436/?merchant=Amazon">ICM-201SB.</a> Both machines churn smooth, delicious ice cream in around 30 to 40 minutes. Both are heavier and larger than <a href="#our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21">our top pick</a>, with the 15LS weighing around 26½ pounds and the 201SB weighing around 28 pounds.</p><p>If you’re not looking for maximum capacity and you prefer denser ice cream, we recommend the ICM-15LS. If you prefer a slightly fluffy, creamy ice cream, or you want to be able to make bigger batches at a time, we recommend the ICM-201SB.</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="Three ice cream makers situated next to one another." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.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 Whynter ICM-201SB (left) is heavier and taller than the ICM-15LS (middle). The Cuisinart ICE-21 (right) is lighter and smaller than both of them.  <span>Photo: Connie Park</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="A close-up of what looks like chocolate ice cream in an ice cream maker, with cookie crumbles spread over the ice cream." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.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 ICM-201SB’s larger bowl provides more wiggle room for adding mix-ins.  <span>Photo: Connie Park</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="A closeup of the quart bowl on the ICM-15LS." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.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 ICM-15LS’s 1.6-quart bowl is smaller and narrower than the ICM-201SB’s bowl.  <span>Photo: Connie Park</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="A closeup of the quart bowl of the ICM-201SB." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.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 2.1-quart bowl of the ICM-201SB is wider and larger than the one in the ICM-15LS.  <span>Photo: Connie Park</span></div></div></div></aside></div></article><div data-scp="removed"><div class="f06fe6a0" data-testid="gallery-caption"><figcaption>The Whynter ICM-201SB (left) is heavier and taller than the ICM-15LS (middle). The Cuisinart ICE-21 (right) is lighter and smaller than both of them.  <span>Photo: Connie Park</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="Three ice cream makers situated next to one another." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9602.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 2" class="f3f66c2d " data-gtm-trigger="gallery_thumbnail" data-testid="gallery-thumbnail-2"><div class="ba4aed2d"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="A close-up of what looks like chocolate ice cream in an ice cream maker, with cookie crumbles spread over the ice cream." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0644.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 3" class="f3f66c2d " data-gtm-trigger="gallery_thumbnail" data-testid="gallery-thumbnail-3"><div class="ba4aed2d"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="A closeup of the quart bowl on the ICM-15LS." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9542.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="A closeup of the quart bowl of the ICM-201SB." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9560.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>The ICM-15LS is shorter and less expensive, and it’s the best option for making vegan ice cream. </strong>Our taste-testers enjoyed the vegan ice cream from the ICM-15LS more than the vegan ice cream made in the Cuisinart ICE-21, because the ICM-15LS’s ice cream was dense but with finer ice crystals and a more-cohesive texture and flavor. Dairy ice cream from the ICM-15LS was creamy, dense, and slightly chewy—a similar texture to dairy ice cream made in the <a href="#our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21">Cuisinart ICE-21</a>, but with a more-premium, smooth texture.</p><p>The ICE-15LS has a low profile (about 10 inches tall), but it has a big footprint (with a base measuring about 9½ by 15 inches). The machine has a 1.6-quart maximum capacity, similar to that of the Cuisinart ICE-21.</p><p>With either the Cuisinart ICE-21 or the ICM-15LS, you may get a little bit of overflow if you overfill the ice cream base and then add mix-ins. But we’ve never had any serious messes or machine-stalling-blowouts with either machine.</p><p><strong>The ICM-201SB gave us Goldilocks-texture ice cream, but it struggled with vegan base.</strong> Dairy ice cream made in the ICM-201SB was not as dense as ice cream made in the Cuisinart ICE-21 or the Whynter ICM-15LS, and it wasn’t as fluffy as results from the <a href="#other-good-ice-cream-makers">Whynter ICM-128BPS</a>. But it did produce a firm-but-creamy, rich-but-light, happy-medium dairy ice cream. The custard ice cream we made was especially delicious, with an impressive lightness and stretch not achieved by the other machines.</p><p>However, vegan ice cream made in the ICM-201SB was icier than vegan ice cream from the ICM-15LS and the Cuisinart ICE-21. We think the ICM-201SB’s higher overrun contributed to larger ice crystals forming in the less-fat-filled vegan base. If you plan to make mainly sorbet or vegan ice cream, one of our other picks might be a better choice.</p><p>The ICM-201SB is a taller machine (13½ inches), but it has a smaller footprint (about 10½ by 11½ inches) than the ICM-15LS. In total volume, the ICM-201SB is the second largest of all of our picks, after the massive Lello 4080 Musso Lussino.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="upgrade-pick-lello-4080-musso-lussino"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="upgrade-pick-lello-4080-musso-lussino-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Upgrade pick: Lello 4080 Musso Lussino" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="6">Upgrade pick: Lello 4080 Musso Lussino</h2><div id="upgrade-pick-lello-4080-musso-lussino-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="upgrade-pick-lello-4080-musso-lussino" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_316507" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A shiny, stainless steel Lello 4080 Musso Lussino." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9498.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-316507"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Connie Park</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob e1e566ad d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Upgrade pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-4-3" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="9937"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" 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class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lello 4080 Musso Lussino" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="4" data-pid="9937" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Lello 4080 Musso Lussino</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best of the best" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="9937" data-gtm-context="inline">The best of the best</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">This premium, stainless steel compressor model churns out flawless, creamy, gelato-like ice cream. But this machine is especially heavy as well as pricey.</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/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="4" data-pid="9937" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163422?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$700</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/9937/193035/4/163422?merchant=Sur%20La%20Table" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Sur La Table" data-pick-type-id="4" data-pid="9937" data-store="Sur La Table" data-vars-store="Sur La Table" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/193035/4/163422?merchant=Sur%20La%20Table" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$700</span> from <span>Sur La Table</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163438/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="4" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163438/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_upgrade-pick-lello-4080-musso-lussino" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="9937" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9937/28159/4/163438/?merchant=Amazon">Lello 4080 Musso Lussino</a> is a premium machine that makes flawless ice cream. Since 2015, it has produced the best ice cream in our tests across the board, and it’s often used in professional settings.</p><p>But it’s worth the steep investment only if you’re a serious connoisseur with cash to spare, and you want the absolute best of the best.</p><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_316510" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="Close view of the thick, creamy vanilla ice cream being churned in a Lello Musso Lussino machine, our upgrade pick for best ice cream maker." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammaker-2048px-0640.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce size-full wp-image-316510"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text"> The Musso Lussino makes velvety, gelato-like ice cream. <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Hession</span></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>Fast freezing, with finesse: </strong>This model freezes faster and better than the other compressor models we tested—it churned ice cream to a light, creamy, gelato-like consistency in only 25 minutes. Over our years of testing, this machine has made frozen desserts out of custard, vegan coconut, and Philly-style bases, all with silky, luxurious results.</p><p><strong>Quality construction: </strong>The Musso Lussino is well built and sturdy, with a primarily stainless steel construction. It’s the only machine we’ve tested that has a metal dasher, rather than a plastic one.</p><p><strong>Easy to use:</strong> With two lighted switch buttons (one for churning and one for freezing) and a knob timer to set the duration of freezing and/or churning, this machine is as easy to use as <a href="#our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21">our top pick</a>, the Cuisinart ICE-21.</p><p><strong>But bulky and heavy: </strong>This machine weighs about 40 pounds and measures 12 inches wide, 18 inches long, and 12 inches tall. If you have the counter space to leave it out, it is an eye-catching appliance, like a chrome-clad, mid-century modern ice cream spaceship. But if you don’t plan to leave it on display, it will be a chore to pull it out and then stow it away.</p><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_316511" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A closeup of the quart bowl of the Musso Lussino." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/icecreammakers-2048px-9512.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce size-full wp-image-316511"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text"> The Musso Lussino has an all-stainless construction; its bowl is not removable. <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Connie Park</span></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>And harder to clean: </strong>Since its bowl is not removable, it takes more work and care to clean this ice cream maker. When you’re done making ice cream, we recommend using something like a rubber spatula to remove as much ice cream as possible from the machine. Then wipe it out with warm, soapy water, and wipe it out again with just water to rinse it completely (this part took us just a couple of minutes).</p><p>Occasionally, you may want to sanitize the machine with a commercial-grade sanitizer spray, which you can find at a restaurant-supply store.</p><p><strong>Wimpy warranty: </strong>Considering the hefty price tag, Lello’s one-year warranty leaves much to be desired. But the machine’s build tells us it should last well beyond that—Malai Ice Cream’s Pooja Bavishi has been using a similar Lello machine, the Musso Pola 5030, for more than six years with no issues. If the machine breaks, the company sells spare parts, but you’d have to fix it yourself or find a repairperson.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="other-good-ice-cream-makers"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="other-good-ice-cream-makers-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Other good ice cream makers" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="7">Other good ice cream makers</h2><div id="other-good-ice-cream-makers-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="other-good-ice-cream-makers" aria-hidden="false"><p><strong>If you want the fluffiest ice cream, or you want to try a slightly smaller compressor model:</strong> Consider the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56043/190876/4/163441/?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/56043/190876/4/163441/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-good-ice-cream-makers" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="56043" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56043/190876/4/163441/?merchant=Amazon">Whynter ICM-128BPS</a>. This compressor ice cream maker has similar dimensions to those of the <a href="#also-great-whynter-icm-15ls-and-icm-201sb">ICM-201SB</a>, but its narrower top makes it feel a little more compact. In our tests, this model made ice cream that was creamy, smooth, and very fluffy—the fluffiest of any machine we tested. If you like fluffy ice cream, this may be the ice cream maker for you. But we noticed that the fluffiness corresponded to overly icy vegan ice cream.</p><p><strong>If you want more capacity but don’t want to spring for a compressor:</strong> The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45491/172498/4/163442/?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/45491/172498/4/163442/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-good-ice-cream-makers" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="45491" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45491/172498/4/163442/?merchant=Amazon">Cuisinart ICE-70</a> is another bowl-style ice cream maker with half a quart more capacity than the ICE-21. It also has some add-on features, our favorites being the timer and the even wider opening for adding mix-ins. It also has three modes, for gelato, ice cream, and sorbet, rather than the ICE-21’s one-size-fits-all on/off switch. As with the Cuisinart ICE-21, with this machine, if you buy an extra freezer bowl insert, you can make multiple batches back-to-back.</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="8">The competition</h2><div id="the-competition-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="the-competition" aria-hidden="false"><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56096/191134/4/163443/?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/56096/191134/4/163443/?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="56096" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56096/191134/4/163443/?merchant=Amazon">Ninja Creami</a> is more of a blender than an actual ice cream maker. To make ice cream, you freeze a solid block of dessert mixture in the machine’s plastic pint container (we tried custard base, Philly base, vegan ice cream base, and raspberries mixed with coconut cream). A mechanism like a drill bit pushes a spinning, four-prong blade through the frozen mixture and then pulls it back up. In our tests, the Creami machine made pretty smooth ice cream. It wasn’t totally iceless, though, and it was somewhat texturally inconsistent because there are parts of the pint that the blade can’t reach.</p><p>And we’re <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/ninja-creami-ice-cream-maker-review/">doubtful</a> about this machine’s build quality, durability, and safety. At times during use, the Creami machine began to smell of burning plastic, and it shook as it worked. We also noticed that the plastic lid and the retractable drill collected ice cream gunk in areas you can’t access to clean. We’ve read reviews in which users claim the machine malfunctioned and introduced shredded plastic into their ice cream. Also, this machine is pricey—it’s almost three times the cost of the <a href="#our-pick-cuisinart-ice-21">Cuisinart ICE-21</a>.</p><p>The 2-quart <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9946/28207/4/163444/?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/9946/28207/4/163444/?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="9946" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9946/28207/4/163444/?merchant=Amazon">Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Ice Cream Maker (ICE-30BCP1)</a> made icier ice cream than our picks. It’s slightly larger than the ICE-21, but It was louder and slower, too. If you want to make more ice cream at once than you can with the ICE-21, we recommend the <a href="#other-good-ice-cream-makers">Cuisinart ICE-70</a>.</p><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/7699/22643/4/163445/?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/7699/22643/4/163445/?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="7699" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/7699/22643/4/163445/?merchant=Amazon">Cuisinart ICE-100 Ice Cream and Gelato Maker</a> couldn’t compete with the other compressor models we tested; it took a long time to churn, and its ice cream ranked last in taste tests.</p><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39970/164237/4/163446/?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/39970/164237/4/163446/?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="39970" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39970/164237/4/163446/?merchant=Amazon">Whynter ICM-220SSY</a> made denser and icier ice cream than our picks. It has a unique yogurt-making function, but in our tests that mode was unreliable: More than once, the machine shut off before finishing the yogurt-making program.</p><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9943/28198/4/163447/?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/9943/28198/4/163447/?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="9943" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9943/28198/4/163447/?merchant=Amazon">Whynter ICM-200LS</a> is like a cross between our <a href="#also-great-whynter-icm-15ls-and-icm-201sb">two Whynter picks</a>, the ICM-201SB and the ICM-15LS. It has the same capacity as the ICM-201SB. But it sports the same low, wide profile as the ICM-15LS, as well as the same motor and compressor (according to a sales rep). This machine’s price is usually closer to that of the ICM-201SB, but we found its performance was closer to that of the less expensive ICM-15LS. So we think it’s a good choice only if you can find it on sale, or if the other options are sold out.</p><p>The <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/7700/22646/4/163448/?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/7700/22646/4/163448/?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="7700" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/7700/22646/4/163448/?merchant=Amazon">Breville BCI600XL Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker</a> performed similarly to the Whynter ICM-201SB, but this machine costs a lot more. It does come with some fun bells and whistles. It has a pre-chill setting to cool down your base, it automatically tells you when your ice cream is done, and it chimes when it’s time to add mix-ins. But these features are not essential, and we don’t think they make the machine’s steep price worth it.</p><p>In multiple tests, the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9950/28211/4/163450/?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/9950/28211/4/163450/?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="9950" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/9950/28211/4/163450/?merchant=Amazon">Sunpentown KI-15</a> stopped churning before the desserts had fully set, resulting in icy, loose, and inconsistent sorbet and ice cream.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7"></div></div></div></div></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>When we last tested the <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56097/193064/4/163451/?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/56097/193064/4/163451/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_what-to-look-forward-to" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="56097" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56097/193064/4/163451/?merchant=Amazon">KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment</a>, around 2020, we had trouble getting the attachment to work with any of our KitchenAid stand mixers. When we did get it to work, the ice cream came out mealy and chalky. But the attachment has since been redesigned. We will be testing it soon to see if the new version attaches more easily and makes better ice cream than the previous design.</p><p><em>This article was edited by Marilyn Ong and Marguerite Preston.</em></p></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/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2022/10/mace-dent-johnson.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">Mace Dent Johnson</p><div class="cf439f01 a6e78d5f" data-scp="removed" data-testid="social-group"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mace-dent-johnson-03558a23b" 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>Mace Dent Johnson is a staff writer on the kitchen team at Wirecutter. Their background is in creative writing and academic research, and they are always thinking about food.</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/reviews/the-best-ice-cream-scoop/" data-title="The Best Ice Cream Scoop" data-related-id="9196" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-9196" aria-describedby="group-text-9196"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-ice-cream-scoop/" 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="9196" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-ice-cream-scoop/" data-related-id="9196" data-article-index="1" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="All three of our picks for best ice cream scoop next to their respective scoops of ice cream." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/06/ice-cream-scoop-2048px-1010-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/06/ice-cream-scoop-2048px-1010-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/06/ice-cream-scoop-2048px-1010-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/06/ice-cream-scoop-2048px-1010-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/06/ice-cream-scoop-2048px-1010-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/06/ice-cream-scoop-2048px-1010-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/06/ice-cream-scoop-2048px-1010-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/06/ice-cream-scoop-2048px-1010-3x2-1.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-9196" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-ice-cream-scoop/" aria-label="The Best Ice Cream Scoop" 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="9196" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-ice-cream-scoop/">The Best Ice Cream Scoop</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Lesley Stockton and Abigail Bailey</p><div id="group-text-9196" class="d88f635c"><p>For perfectly round scoops with minimal hassle, you can’t beat the classic <span>Zeroll</span> scoop. It produces gorgeous scoops out of even the densest of desserts.</p></div></div></article></li><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-ice-cream/" data-title="The Best Vegan Ice Cream" data-related-id="319930" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-319930" aria-describedby="group-text-319930"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-ice-cream/" 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="319930" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-ice-cream/" data-related-id="319930" data-article-index="2" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Seven pints of the best vegan ice cream of various brands and flavors, shown with bowls, spoons, and an ice cream scoop." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vegan-ice-cream-2048px-0141-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vegan-ice-cream-2048px-0141-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vegan-ice-cream-2048px-0141-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vegan-ice-cream-2048px-0141-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vegan-ice-cream-2048px-0141-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vegan-ice-cream-2048px-0141-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vegan-ice-cream-2048px-0141-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vegan-ice-cream-2048px-0141-3x2-1.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-319930" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-ice-cream/" aria-label="The Best Vegan Ice Cream" 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="319930" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-ice-cream/">The Best Vegan Ice Cream</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Mace Dent Johnson</p><div id="group-text-319930" class="d88f635c"><p>We tried 35 pints of vegan ice cream from 16 ice cream brands. We loved nine of them, including flavors from Jeni’s, Van Leeuwen, and Trader Joe’s.</p></div></div></article></li><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vanilla-ice-cream/" data-title="The Best Vanilla Ice Cream" data-related-id="320566" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-320566" aria-describedby="group-text-320566"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vanilla-ice-cream/" 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="3" data-module-post_id="320566" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vanilla-ice-cream/" data-related-id="320566" data-article-index="3" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Several topped, melting vanilla ice cream scoops in waffle cones along with three pints of vanilla ice cream posed amongst scattered rainbow sprinkles." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vanilla-ice-cream-2048px-1220-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vanilla-ice-cream-2048px-1220-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vanilla-ice-cream-2048px-1220-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vanilla-ice-cream-2048px-1220-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vanilla-ice-cream-2048px-1220-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vanilla-ice-cream-2048px-1220-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vanilla-ice-cream-2048px-1220-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/vanilla-ice-cream-2048px-1220-3x2-1.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-320566" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vanilla-ice-cream/" aria-label="The Best Vanilla Ice Cream" 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="3" data-module-post_id="320566" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vanilla-ice-cream/">The Best Vanilla Ice Cream</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Marguerite Preston</p><div id="group-text-320566" class="d88f635c"><p>Vanilla may be the most basic ice cream, but there is surprising variety among the options in the freezer aisle. We tasted 16 and found two favorites.</p></div></div></article></li><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/oxo-melon-baller-review/" data-title="We Love a Melon Baller, and Not Just for Melons" data-related-id="433744" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-433744" aria-describedby="group-text-433744"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/oxo-melon-baller-review/" 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="4" data-module-post_id="433744" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/oxo-melon-baller-review/" data-related-id="433744" data-article-index="4" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="A person scooping out balls of watermelon from a watermelon. The small watermelon balls are placed in a small light blue bowl to the right." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/melonballers-2048px-scoop-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/melonballers-2048px-scoop-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/melonballers-2048px-scoop-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/melonballers-2048px-scoop-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/melonballers-2048px-scoop-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/melonballers-2048px-scoop-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/melonballers-2048px-scoop-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/06/melonballers-2048px-scoop-3x2-1.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-433744" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/oxo-melon-baller-review/" aria-label="We Love a Melon Baller, and Not Just for Melons" 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="4" data-module-post_id="433744" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/oxo-melon-baller-review/">We Love a Melon Baller, and Not Just for Melons</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Marilyn Ong</p><div id="group-text-433744" class="d88f635c"><p>A melon baller is a much more versatile tool than it first appears to be, and it’s great for kids to use safely, too.</p></div></div></article></li></ul></div></div></section><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-bottom" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-bottom-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-bottom"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-bottom"></div></div></div></div><div></div></div></div></div></article></main><div style="display:none" data-arachne="slc_edit_singular_link"><a href="https://thewirecutter.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=12251&action=edit" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="ignore" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Edit</a></div><footer class="faf0c3cc" role="contentinfo"><div data-testid="footer-grid" class="a1e09724"><div class="e91fd2bb a1497183"><div class="f21e64f1 b5823c44 bdfcf243"><a class="af607b92" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/" aria-label="Wirecutter" title="Wirecutter"><span class="ebd4ab90">Wirecutter</span></a></div></div><div class="e6c4a3b8 a1497183"><div class="f21e64f1 ee5c1510 fae5397c"><p class="cdcba131">Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. 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Great texture: The ICE-21 makes dense, creamy, slightly chewy ice cream, and with a bit of practice and recipe testing, you can create a divinely smooth frozen dessert. In our tests, ice cream from the ICE-21 was creamy, pleasantly dense, and nicely chewy, and even our troubled vegan base came out only slightly icy. Fast churning: This machine’s churn time is half that of the compressor models we recommend—the ICE-21 machine got ice cream to a soft-serve consistency in less than 20 minutes. And that short churn time, aided by the base going into a bowl that’s already freezing cold, typically produces ice cream with a denser texture. By increasing churn time, you can whip a bit more air into the dessert. But you won’t want to push it too long—at around 22 minutes, we noticed gains in overrun plateau while iciness levels became noticeable and unpalatable. Easy to use: With just one switch (to turn the machine on and off) and a lightweight base, the ICE-21 is simple to set up: Place the frozen bowl on the base, insert the plastic dasher into the bowl, and place the plastic cover over the whole setup. Flip on the switch, and then pour in your base. Great value: Usually available for around $70, this ice cream maker punches way above its weight class, so it can be both a great gift for beginners and a useful research tool for ice cream experts. The machine also comes with a three-year limited warranty—longer than that of any of our other picks. For another $40 (at the time of publication), you can buy an extra freezer bowl, so you could make two batches back-to-back. Roomy opening for ingredients: The ICE-21 has a wide opening, so you can pause and taste or easily add mix-ins. Most other machines have closed lids, with small slot openings that are barely wide enough to fit a spoon. By contrast, this machine has an open-top design, with a generous, 3½-inch hole that you can reach or pour into. The wide opening also allows you to watch as the machine is working—a particularly fun aspect. Due to this machine’s fast churn time, the swirling transformation might just hypnotize kids on an “I’m so bored” summer day. How the Cuisinart ICE-21 has held up One long-term tester has had the ICE-21 for about six years, and he’s used it about 20 times (as well as moved it across the country multiple times). He said he appreciates the simplicity of the machine, and he’s used the ICE-21 to churn out ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet. Though he finds the machine a bit bulky to store in a New York City kitchen cabinet—and the batch yield size a bit small for the amount of work that goes into homemade ice cream—he said he plans to continue using the ICE-21 for many more years. Another long-term tester who has been using the ICE-21 for about two years said she doesn’t mind the batch yield size. She said the machine makes plenty of ice cream for her family to enjoy for a couple of days, without it sitting in the freezer and getting icy. She also said she doesn’t mind the size of the machine, since it’s about as small an ice cream maker as you can buy. Flaws but not dealbreakers Tight capacity means there’s potential for overflow. If you add mix-ins to a full, 1½-quart recipe, you could get some ice cream oozing up to the top of the bowl and smearing along the plastic cover or potentially overflowing through the wide mouth. (The same goes for the 1½ quart Whynter ICM-15LS.) But we’ve never had a problem with ice cream dripping down the sides of the bowl or causing the machine to stall. Since this machine is particularly easy to clean—with the separate bowl, lid, and paddle, and the easily wipeable plastic base—we don’t think potential overflowing is a dealbreaker. But if you plan to add mix-ins, you may find it’s better to underfill the bowl a bit. If this sounds limiting, and you’d like a higher-capacity machine, we’d suggest the Whynter 201SB. Pre-freezing the bowl requires advance planning. The bowl needs 16 to 24 hours to freeze completely. You shouldn’t hear any liquid sloshing around, or you’ll wind up with ice cream that has the consistency of an unevenly frozen milkshake. If you have the space, we recommend always keeping the freezer bowl in your freezer, at least during ice cream season. 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But the machine’s build tells us it should last well beyond that—Malai Ice Cream’s Pooja Bavishi has been using a similar Lello machine, the Musso Pola 5030, for more than six years with no issues. If the machine breaks, the company sells spare parts, but you’d have to fix it yourself or find a repairperson.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"adslot","attribs":{"class":"as as__ch ","adindex":"6"},"children":[]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"}],"bodyContent":"The Lello 4080 Musso Lussino is a premium machine that makes flawless ice cream. Since 2015, it has produced the best ice cream in our tests across the board, and it’s often used in professional settings. But it’s worth the steep investment only if you’re a serious connoisseur with cash to spare, and you want the absolute best of the best. Fast freezing, with finesse: This model freezes faster and better than the other compressor models we tested—it churned ice cream to a light, creamy, gelato-like consistency in only 25 minutes. Over our years of testing, this machine has made frozen desserts out of custard, vegan coconut, and Philly-style bases, all with silky, luxurious results. Quality construction: The Musso Lussino is well built and sturdy, with a primarily stainless steel construction. It’s the only machine we’ve tested that has a metal dasher, rather than a plastic one. Easy to use: With two lighted switch buttons (one for churning and one for freezing) and a knob timer to set the duration of freezing and/or churning, this machine is as easy to use as our top pick, the Cuisinart ICE-21. But bulky and heavy: This machine weighs about 40 pounds and measures 12 inches wide, 18 inches long, and 12 inches tall. If you have the counter space to leave it out, it is an eye-catching appliance, like a chrome-clad, mid-century modern ice cream spaceship. But if you don’t plan to leave it on display, it will be a chore to pull it out and then stow it away. And harder to clean: Since its bowl is not removable, it takes more work and care to clean this ice cream maker. When you’re done making ice cream, we recommend using something like a rubber spatula to remove as much ice cream as possible from the machine. Then wipe it out with warm, soapy water, and wipe it out again with just water to rinse it completely (this part took us just a couple of minutes). Occasionally, you may want to sanitize the machine with a commercial-grade sanitizer spray, which you can find at a restaurant-supply store. Wimpy warranty: Considering the hefty price tag, Lello’s one-year warranty leaves much to be desired. But the machine’s build tells us it should last well beyond that—Malai Ice Cream’s Pooja Bavishi has been using a similar Lello machine, the Musso Pola 5030, for more than six years with no issues. 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To make ice cream, you freeze a solid block of dessert mixture in the machine’s plastic pint container (we tried custard base, Philly base, vegan ice cream base, and raspberries mixed with coconut cream). A mechanism like a drill bit pushes a spinning, four-prong blade through the frozen mixture and then pulls it back up. In our tests, the Creami machine made pretty smooth ice cream. It wasn’t totally iceless, though, and it was somewhat texturally inconsistent because there are parts of the pint that the blade can’t reach. And we’re doubtful about this machine’s build quality, durability, and safety. At times during use, the Creami machine began to smell of burning plastic, and it shook as it worked. We also noticed that the plastic lid and the retractable drill collected ice cream gunk in areas you can’t access to clean. We’ve read reviews in which users claim the machine malfunctioned and introduced shredded plastic into their ice cream. Also, this machine is pricey—it’s almost three times the cost of the Cuisinart ICE-21. The 2-quart Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Ice Cream Maker (ICE-30BCP1) made icier ice cream than our picks. It’s slightly larger than the ICE-21, but It was louder and slower, too. If you want to make more ice cream at once than you can with the ICE-21, we recommend the Cuisinart ICE-70. The Cuisinart ICE-100 Ice Cream and Gelato Maker couldn’t compete with the other compressor models we tested; it took a long time to churn, and its ice cream ranked last in taste tests. The Whynter ICM-220SSY made denser and icier ice cream than our picks. It has a unique yogurt-making function, but in our tests that mode was unreliable: More than once, the machine shut off before finishing the yogurt-making program. The Whynter ICM-200LS is like a cross between our two Whynter picks, the ICM-201SB and the ICM-15LS. It has the same capacity as the ICM-201SB. But it sports the same low, wide profile as the ICM-15LS, as well as the same motor and compressor (according to a sales rep). This machine’s price is usually closer to that of the ICM-201SB, but we found its performance was closer to that of the less expensive ICM-15LS. So we think it’s a good choice only if you can find it on sale, or if the other options are sold out. The Breville BCI600XL Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker performed similarly to the Whynter ICM-201SB, but this machine costs a lot more. It does come with some fun bells and whistles. It has a pre-chill setting to cool down your base, it automatically tells you when your ice cream is done, and it chimes when it’s time to add mix-ins. But these features are not essential, and we don’t think they make the machine’s steep price worth it. 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