CNN Underscored is constantly testing products – be it pillows, cheap laptops or standing desks – to find the absolute best in each respective category. Our testing process is rigorous, starting with hours of research to find the top products in each category. When we create a group of test products, we test and retest each product multiple times in real settings over several weeks or even months.
This year, we’ve tested a ton of products – from the best pillows to cheap laptops to standing desks – to find the best products you need to make life easier. better. Here are the winning products from May.
Overall the best pillow
Coop Home Goods Eden Pillow is supportive and plush, and allows you to adjust the padding to suit your preferences for height and firmness, making it the most versatile and best pillow. that we tested.
The best clothes steamer overall
With a range of settings and steam attachments that let you take care of any type of clothing and a stable, easy-to-use design, the Conair Turbo Extreme Steam Handheld Fabric Steamer combines ease of use with ultimate functionality. multi.
The best mopping robot in general
The compact, inexpensive iRobot Braava Jet 240 mop is simply the best mopping robot for the money. While it doesn’t have the smarts of pricier models and can’t double-duty like a vacuum cleaner, its efficient design and simple pattern-based navigation deliver impressive cleaning. statue.
Best immersion blender overall
This slim, compact hand blender is packed with power, making it a versatile tool that can puree everything from smoothies to soups to mash in seconds – and when you’re done, You can easily hide it in a drawer.
Best overflow coffee maker overall
We found the Kalita Wave 185’s flat bottom, three-hole design to produce the most uniform and consistent coffee of all the models tested. Kalita produces the strongest coffee, maintaining the spot temperature and uniform saturation of the grounds.
Overall carry the best hard case
The Away Carry-On has everything you want in a suitcase: durability, thoughtful organization, smart features, and classy design – at a great price to boot.
Best cheap laptop in general
The Inspiron 14 has all-day battery life, enough power for school or office tasks, a great keyboard and trackpad, and a good (but dim) display. It even includes nice things like a webcam cover and a more useful USB-C port (it supports both charging and video output) than its competition.
Best portable charger overall
The point where the Anker PowerCore 13000 shines the most is in the ability to charge. It boasts 13,000mAh, which is enough to fully charge the iPhone 11 two and a half times. Plus, it has two fast-charging USB Type-A ports so you can mix a pair of devices simultaneously.
Standing desk
Best standing desk in general
The adjustable arm stand is a near-perfect desk that can handle multiple monitors, dual laptops, and a wide variety of staplers. It’s also incredibly solid, with one of the best builds we’ve come across.
