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DreamSky Compact Digital Alarm Clock

Deal price: $16 | Street price: $19

Rise and shine on time with our budget digital alarm clock. The DreamSky is both an alarm clock and a USB charging station. It has a large display, easy-to-use controls, and two USB ports—one with a 5 V output to charge mobile devices and another to power the clock. The clock was a breeze to set up and adjust in our testing, with clearly labeled buttons for time and alarm and two physical dials for volume control and display brightness.

Lenovo Yoga 7i (14″) Ultrabook

Deal price: $750 | Street price: $850

You don’t have to break the bank to get a good ultrabook. Our budget pick features a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 14-inch touchscreen, 512GB SSD (slightly more than our top pick’s specs), and 12GB of RAM. Though it's larger and has a shorter battery life than our top pick, the Yoga is durable and powerful enough to last the whole work day. And unlike most cheaper ultrabooks, it also offers a fingerprint reader, USB-C charger, built-in HD webcam, and a backlit keyboard. Students can also get an additional $100 off by signing up for My Best Buy Students. This deal is available in the Dark Moss finish.

Fossil Haskell Double Zip Briefcase

Deal price: $209 | Street price: $270

Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you’ll always be at home. A good briefcase will help your gear stay organized and accessible while on the go. Fossil’s Haskell briefcase is an excellent choice for those who want a classic leather bag without a higher price tag. Praised for its simplicity and high-capacity, the Haskell can hold a 15-inch laptop, a tablet or paperback book, an umbrella, a USB battery pack, and all relevant charging cables with tons of room to spare. This deal is available in the Cognac color.

Frigidaire Gallery Dehumidifier (FGAC5044W1)

Deal price: $250 | Street price: $280

Work gear isn’t just about laptops and USB hubs. You should also invest in your environment. If the words “muggy” or “musty” come to mind when thinking about your home, consider a dehumidifier. Compared to other smart dehumidifiers we tested, the Gallery is quieter, more compact, and has a more stable app that allows you to monitor and adjust it from afar. It doesn’t have a pump, so you’ll need to empty the bucket yourself, but the machine will handily alert you when the tank is full. The Gallery’s dehumidifying performance also matched that of our top pick’s, dropping humidity levels by 12% on high and 15% on low in the course of an hour.

Eufy RoboVac 11S Robot Vacuum

Deal price: $140 | Street price: $200

The last thing you want to do after a long day of work is clean your house. Delegate the task to someone—or something—else with our budget robot vacuum cleaner. The 11S has a slim profile that can fit under more furniture than any other model we tested. Though it’s not as durable nor repairable as Roombas, this Eufy vac is perfect for small spaces and performs particularly well on bare floors and short-pile rugs. It’s also significantly quieter than other models, emitting a sound more similar to a fan than a vacuum.

The best kids lunch boxes

If your kid brings their lunch to school every day, an easy to clean and durable lunch box can simplify your family’s morning routine.

The best spatulas

The spatula is the unsung hero of the kitchen. Whether you’re flipping burgers or folding batter, here are all the spatulas we recommend for the job.

The best nonstick pan

You won’t earn all the folds on your chef hat with a regular fry pan. If you’ve been dreaming of delicate crepes and fluffy omelets, you'll need a good nonstick pan.