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- Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Edition Bundle
- TCL Q6 LCD/LED TV (65-inch and 75-inch models)
- Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 3369
- Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 40 mm, aluminum case, Sport Loop)
- Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD)
- Anker 747 PowerCore 26K power bank
- Worx WG521 Turbine 800 Leaf Blower
- Casabella Wayclean Wide Angle Broom
- Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle
Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Edition Bundle
Nintendo Switch Lite
A bundle including our handheld flexible game console pick
A smaller, 5.5-inch screen and softer buttons make this handheld console a great choice for younger players. You can play the same video game content here as on other Switch models, just in a more affordable, lightweight package. This version of the console has a subtle Animal Crossing design and comes with a full Animal Crossing download.
Buying Options
$200 $160 from Walmart
(Animal Crossing bundle)
$175 from Amazon
May be out of stock
$200 from Best Buy
Other things to know: Console is handheld only; controls are built in and can’t be detached. No kickstand. Best for someone who doesn’t care about connecting to a TV, or for a family member with smaller hands.
Read more: The Best Game Consoles
TCL Q6 LCD/LED TV (65-inch and 75-inch models)
TCL Q6
Our budget gaming TV pick
A truly budget-oriented 4K TV, this bright, responsive model is specifically outfitted to complement modern PC and console gaming. Google TV is built in, and its Game Accelerator 120 feature supports variable refresh rate and fast, snappy gameplay.
Buying Options
$700 $498 from Walmart (75-inch)
You save $202 (29%)
$370 from Amazon(55-inch)
$320 from Best Buy(55-inch)
Other things to know: Lacks the local dimming and mini-LED technology of our top pick. Has only a 60 Hz refresh rate. Lacks the HDMI 2.1 inputs to take full advantage of current-gen game consoles.
Read more: The Best Gaming TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X
Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 3369
Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 3369
A nearly identical variant of our top portable carpet cleaner pick
This Walmart-exclusive version of our longtime favorite portable carpet and upholstery cleaner gets the job done. It’s a game-changer for small messes, particularly if you have pets or young kids.
Buying Options
$110 $88 from Walmart
You save $22 (20%)
Other things to know: Negligible differences between this model and our pick (primarily an exclusive color). Designed to tackle small areas only. Water tank is difficult to clean. One-year warranty is shorter than coverage on the competition.
Read more: The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 40 mm, aluminum case, Sport Loop)
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
Our budget-pick smartwatch for iPhone owners
This less-expensive option offers most of the same Apple Watch functions as pricier models, including push notifications, heart-rate monitoring, and crash detection. Plus, it’s water-resistant up to 50 meters.
Buying Options
$230 $190 from Walmart
(40 mm)
$189 from Amazon
$199 from Best Buy
Other things to know: Lacks premium features. Deal is for the GPS-enabled model with a 40 mm face size, an aluminum case, and a Sport Loop. Not the lowest we’ve seen. Deal price available on three colors.
Read more: The Best Smartwatches
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD)
Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
Our budget MacBook pick (for now)
With enough processing power, memory, and storage for most day-to-day work, our soon-to-be-replaced budget MacBook pick remains a good option when it’s on sale. It boasts a lightweight yet solid construction, battery life of about 14 hours, a comfortable keyboard, and industry-leading customer support.
Buying Options
$700 $650 from Walmart
You save $50 (7%)
Other things to know: M1 processor is starting to show its age after three years. Comes with 8GB RAM, a 256 GB solid-state drive, a 13.3-inch Retina display, one 3.5mm jack, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Read more: The Best MacBooks
Anker 747 PowerCore 26K power bank
Anker 747 PowerCore 26K
The best USB power bank for most laptops
Everyone can use a little more power while they’re out and about, and this power bank has enough juice for study sessions, power outages, and any other situation. Unlike many other power banks, this model comes with two USB-C PD ports, two USB-A ports, and a USB-C cable.
Buying Options
$145 $95 from Walmart
Price reflects in cart
$144 from Amazon
$144 from Anker
Other things to know: No pass-through charging, so you can’t charge other devices while the power bank itself is charging. No information screen, but a ring of small lights signals when it’s charging and roughly how much battery life remains. 18-month warranty. New low price reflects in cart.
Read more: The Best Power Banks for Laptops With USB-C
Worx WG521 Turbine 800 Leaf Blower
Worx WG521 Turbine 800 Leaf Blower
Our runner-up leaf blower pick
We were blown away by this corded leaf blower, which is the most powerful model we’ve ever tested (even more than our top pick). You control it with a three-speed thumb dial that’s easy to reach and turn.
Buying Options
$90 from Walmart
Other things to know: The smaller handle and lack of a front grip make it harder to control and more tiring on the arms. Particularly straining on the forearms, especially at higher speeds. A worthwhile trade-off, however, if you need to move a lot of leaves and air.
Read more: The Best Leaf Blower
Casabella Wayclean Wide Angle Broom
Casabella Wayclean Wide Angle Broom
Our top pick for the best broom
For eight years in a row, this model has been the very best broom we’ve tested, with a design, texture, density, and bristle quantity that no other broom can match. It also offers a comfortable grip and good balance.
Buying Options
$15 from Amazon
$10 from Walmart
Other things to know: Doesn’t come with a dustpan. Gentle sweeping is more effective, as otherwise you may flick heavier debris away. Some assembly required. Rarely goes on sale. At Walmart, ships free with a Plus membership or trial, or with orders over $35.
Read more: The Best Broom, Dustpan, and Dust Mop
Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle
Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle
The best electric kettle
Thanks to this model’s consistent performance and easy-to-use interface, it has been our pick for the best kettle since 2013. There’s little variation in the amount of time it takes to boil a full kettle of water, and it offers great accuracy in holding water at a set temperature.
Buying Options
$100 from Amazon
$70 from Walmart
$73 from Best Buy
Other things to know: Three-year warranty is quite generous. Some owners complain that the button labels wear off over time and that the kettle breaks within a year or two, but we don’t think these problems are widespread.
Read more: The Best Electric Kettle
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This article was edited by Janie Campbell and Nathan Burrow.
