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We use objective testing, transparent analysis, & expert knowledge to review products, helping you find the best stuff for home.

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Best Vacuums for 2024

We test 150+ different vacuums of different types to pick the best 10 vacuums for 2024.

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We have tested over 400 different products for home. From vacuums to air purifiers, robots to sofas, water filters, and more.

Vacuum Reviews

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Best Cordless Stick Vacuums for 2024

We put 41+ different cordless stick vacuums through a battery of objective and data-driven testing to pick the best 6 for 2024.

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Our tests reveal performance through objective data.

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Robot Vacuum Reviews

Best Robot Vacuum 2024

Best Robot Vacuums for 2024

We compare 94+ different robot vacuums to pick the best 8 robot vacuums available for 2024 at 4 different pricing tiers.

Our Team

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Derek Hales

Derek is responsible for developing product testing protocols and ensuring our reviews are the best they can be.

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Kyle Wandelt

Kyle builds and edits our meticulous product reviews. In addition, he writes, produces, and shoots all of our videos.

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Alex Kolb

Alex leads day-to-day product tests and research. He works with Kyle to help us build our reviews and videos.

Vacuum Comparisons

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Best Upright Vacuums for 2024

We tested 23+ different upright vacuums with objective and data-driven testing to pick the best 4 uprights for 2024.

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Furniture Reviews

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Best Office Chairs

We put 8 years of chair tests side-by-side, comparing 7 different office chairs at a range of prices.

Mop Reviews

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Bissell Crosswave Review

How does the incredibly popular Bissell Crosswave perform?

Bissell Crosswave vs Hoover Floormate

Bissell Crosswave vs. Hoover Floormate

It’s a side-by-side comparison of the Croswave vs. Floormate.

Narwal Freo X Ultra Base Station Robot

Narwal Freo X Ultra Review

We test the latest and greatest flagship robot from Narwal.

Water Reviews

Water pitchers

Best Water Pitcher Filters

To find the best water pitcher filters we collected water samples from 10 different popular brands and sent them off for laboratory testing.

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