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Riedel Vinum Cuvee Prestige Champagne Flute (Set of 2)

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $38

Comfort, aesthetics, and the preservation of carbonation were key considerations when testing champagne flutes, which led us to pick Riedel Vinum Cuvee Prestige as our favorite. These glass flutes are made of high-quality, glimmering nonleaded crystal that sparkle under light while a tiny etching at the bottom of the flute holds carbonation for as long as possible. Whether it's for a birthday or a simple dinner party, you’re sure to find a reason to celebrate with these elegant and affordable glasses.

SanDisk Extreme Portable 500 GB SSD (v2)

Deal price: $85 | Street price: $90

Portable SSDs are great for anyone seeking a quicker way to regularly transfer files between computers. Our runner-up pick, the SanDisk Extreme Portable v2, is a rugged drive that features a shock-, water-, and dust-resistant design as well as a handy carabiner loop for safekeeping. It’s usually pricier than our top pick, but it’s also just as fast and can easily transfer your files via USB-C or USB-3.2 ports.

RunningSnail MD-090P Emergency Weather Radio

Deal price: $31 | Street price: $36

If you live in an area prone to inclement weather, a reliable weather radio is a critical tool that can serve as a source for important news as well as a handy light and a power source for your phone. The MD-090P won’t send automatic weather alerts—making it a poor choice for areas prone to tornadoes or flash-floods—but it still picks up NOAA weather-band radio signals in addition to AM/FM. It also has an excellent battery life and multiple charging options, including a hand crank generator.

Apple MacBook Air (2020, M1, 512 GB SSD)

Deal price: $1100 | Street price: $1200

This well-balanced MacBook is lightweight, quiet, and has great battery life that should last a full work or school day. It also includes 8 GB of RAM. We still don’t like its built-in webcam and that it can only connect to one external display, but overall its snappy performance and comfortable keyboard make the Air the best all-around MacBook for most people. Note: some Mac apps have yet to be optimized for the new M1 chip, so you may notice some lag until they're updated.

OXO Good Grips Silicone Pot Holder

Deal price: $7 | Street price: $10

This simple OXO pot holder provided the best heat protection out of all the pot holders we tested. The silicone coating on the exterior, alongside a cotton and polyester lining, kept our hands well protected. We were able to hold a hot 400 °F cast-iron skillet for about 20 seconds—three seconds longer than our top oven mitt pick. It’s stiffer and a little more awkward to use than other options, but it still provides a secure grip, is machine washable, and backed by OXO's satisfaction guarantee. This deal is only available in red.

Windows Surface vs. Apple iPad: The Best Pro Tablets

If you’re looking for a device that combines the portability of a tablet with the power and flexibility of a laptop, there’s no perfect solution—but there are a few options we recommend.

The Best Turntable

A turntable will never be quite as convenient as streaming, but a good one will help bring your music to life. We like the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo for its winning combination of performance and convenience.

The Best Car Phone Mount

After driving hundreds of hours to test more than 50 mounts in multiple cars, we think the iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 delivers everything you need for a good phone mount: safety, convenience, and stability.