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1More Piston Fit BT Earbuds

Deal price: $24 | Street price: $30
With clipped on-page coupon

These wireless earbuds do what most can’t (or won't): They sound great and work well—all for less than $50. The Piston’s neckband-style design is lightweight and comfortable, and the controls are straightforward and easily accessible with one hand. They're also IPX4-rated for water resistance and the microphone sounds clear over phone calls. Their eight-hour battery life isn't particularly impressive, but it should be enough to last a full workday.

SVS SB-1000 Subwoofer

Deal price: $400 | Street price: $500

The SB-1000 is the subwoofer we recommend if you don't have a lot of extra space. At only 12 inches, its small and sleek design will blend into your home while packing a powerful punch. It even outperformed some of the larger models we tested. Though it doesn’t produce as much low bass as our other picks, this compact subwoofer still delivers a satisfying performance, with a measured output averaging 116.7 dB in the midbass (40 to 63 Hz) and 103.3 dB in the low bass (20 to 31.5 Hz).

Avantree Multifunctional Lap Desk

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $40

If you don’t have the space or desire for a traditional desk, a lap desk is a great alternative. Our pick with legs will keep you cooler and create a sturdier, more ergonomic lap-desk experience. The Avantree is well-constructed and provides a sizable work surface. It also offers a few extra features we appreciate, like a laptop rest and accessibility for both righties and lefties. Plus, its adjustable height and angles allow you to use it as a makeshift standing desk or laptop stand. This deal is available in Honeydew and American Cherry.

OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk

Deal price: $8 | Street price: $11
With store pickup + code JULY

Whisks are a simple but essential kitchen tool. Though this OXO whisk won’t mix your ingredients for you, its lightweight build, comfortable handle, and 10 strong, springy wires make it our top pick. Throughout testing it was one of the fastest at whipping egg whites and cream—beating most other options by at least 30 seconds. However, its handle is not heatproof, so you’ll want to be mindful of resting it against hot surfaces to prevent damage.

Atlas Coffee Club Subscription

Deal price: $14 | Street price: $33

Whether you’re seeking a gift for a coffee lover in your life or you’re a coffee snob yourself, we love Altas coffee. Every month you receive beans from a different country, such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, or Papua New Guinea. Alongside the coffee, you're also provided a postcard full of interesting facts about the country’s coffee industry. The recipient also gets the option to select their roast and grind preferences to further customize the experience. Right now, you can get 50% off plus free shipping on your first order at checkout.

The best stand mixer

Most countertop appliances come and go, but a great stand mixer can last a lifetime—even reaching heirloom status. After over 50 hours of testing since 2013, we still recommend the versatile and powerful KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer.

The best chopsticks

Few kitchen tools match the simplicity and versatility of chopsticks. They’re slim, inexpensive, and endlessly useful. Here are a few of our favorites—tested for durability, comfort, and ease of use.

The best portable grills

Summers are all about backyard BBQs, but you don’t have to own a full-size grill to get in on the fun. A portable grill gives you the flexibility to tote it around to a campground, park, or tailgate. Plus, it’ll also save you space and money.