Best overall
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels, 8 Double Plus Rolls
Among the strongest, most absorbent paper towels tested, at a higher price per sheet.
Best of the pile
The top three in each category by score. Scores come from research for now, and get refined as our own notes come in.
Kitchen & home
Runner-up
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels, 12 Rolls
Among the strongest, most absorbent paper towels tested, at a higher price per sheet.
Also great
Melitta #4 Bamboo Cone Coffee Filters, 80 Count
Sturdy, chlorine free #4 cone filters that compost, for a small premium over white paper.
Tech
Best overall
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Strong six core gaming chip for AM4 upgrades, on a platform with no newer CPUs coming.
Runner-up
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB DDR4-3600 C18 (CMK32GX4M2D3600C18)
Plain, low profile DDR4-3600 kit that suits most AM4 builds once XMP is switched on.
Also great
EMEET SmartCam C960 1080P Webcam
A simple, low cost upgrade over a laptop camera for calls in a well lit room.
Tools & fixes
Best overall
Leviton 80409-NW 2-Gang Decora Wallplate
A tough, cheap nylon cover for two Decora devices that will not crack when tightened.
Runner-up
Neosmuk Magnetic Hooks (small, 22 to 30 lb rated)
Handy no drill hooks for light items on steel; heavier bags need a larger hook.
Outdoors
Best overall
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
A light, cheap emergency filter, awkward for daily trail use since it cannot fill bottles.
Runner-up
BODYPROX Shin Splint Ice Pack 2 Pack
Strap on shin packs for cold or warm use that may run tight on wide calves.
Baby & kids
Best overall
Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers, Size 3
A soft everyday diaper with strong lab results, though the fit can run small.
Runner-up
Babyganics Foaming Dish & Bottle Soap, Fragrance Free (16 oz, 3 pack)
A fragrance free foaming soap that rinses clean, with one preservative worth knowing about.
Also great
Hello Bello Baby Wipes
Low cost, fragrance free wipes with a short ingredient list, but smaller than premium brands.
Pet
Best overall
Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice
A well liked everyday adult food with chicken first and some filler protein.
Runner-up
Wellness Crunchy Puppy Bites, Chicken & Carrots
A small grain-free puppy treat with a clear label and thin owner feedback.
Also great
PetLab Co. Probiotic Chews for Dogs
A probiotic chew most dogs accept, with clear labeling and a cost that climbs for large dogs.
Office
Best overall
Purple Ladybug 4960 Teacher Stickers Mega Pack
A large, tidy supply of small reward stickers for charts and classroom use.
Runner-up
ES Robbins EverLife Chair Mat for Extra High Pile Carpet, 36 x 48 with Lip
A well backed vinyl mat for very thick carpet that can dent under daily rolling.
Household
Best overall
Jamieson Chewable Vitamin D3 1,000 IU, Natural Tangy Orange
An easy to take orange chewable D3, now sold at 1,000 IU instead of 1,200 IU.
Runner-up
Pure Encapsulations PreNatal Nutrients, 120 Capsules
A clean label capsule prenatal that leaves out DHA and costs more than most.
Personal care
Best overall
Death Grip Moustache Wax, Extra Strong Hold
Very strong, all day moustache hold, at the cost of a fussy warm up routine.
Runner-up
Gillette Fusion5 Men's Razor, Handle + 2 Refills
A close, quick five blade shave, with refill costs as the ongoing catch.
Also great
Medela Purelan Lanolin Nipple Cream, 37 g
A plain, fragrance free lanolin cream that works well but is thick and fiddly to apply.
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