Wirecutter - Saturday's best deals

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $35

Whether you're working on your finances or enjoying breakfast in bed, a lap tray can provide a stable surface while you’re lounging in comfort. We like the versatility of the LapGear Rossie Lap Tray. We haven't tested this particular tray, but it's similar to our top lap desk pick and comes with high customer reviews from a brand we trust. Plus, we like its raised edges that keep plates and laptops from sliding around.

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $40

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This product combines the power of a blow dryer and a round brush into one compact package. While our testers generally liked the more expensive Dyson Airwrap better, the extreme price difference between the Dyson ($550) and the Revlon Hot Air Brush was difficult to justify—since both tools produce similar results overall. If you just want a simple and affordable daily hair styling tool, the Revlon is hard to beat.

Deal price: $75 | Street price: $100

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There are two types of towel people. Some love thick and fluffy terry cloth towels and others love thin, quick-drying lattice-weave towels. If you want a towel that will dry quickly, these towels may be just right for you. This textured towel is lighter, drapes better, and dries faster than any terry towel we tried. Plus, it looks luxurious but unfussy, and costs a third of the price of similar lattice-weave towels.

Deal price: $200 | Street price: $260

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If you’re looking for a reliable hard drive for backing up important documents and photos, look no further than the WD Elements External Desktop Hard Drive. Our runner-up pick is dependable and less expensive alternative to our top pick. Though this model was just a touch slower than our top pick, most won’t notice the difference in transfer speeds and in testing.

Deal price: $420 | Street price: $500

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Whether you're preparing for a camping trip or inclement weather, it’s helpful to have a portable power station to keep your electronics going. The Explorer 500 impressed our testers with its overall performance-to-price ratio. It offers one AC outlet, three USB-A ports, a car power socket, two 6 mm DC ports, and a 518 Wh capacity that powered a tabletop fan for 7 hours during our testing.

Generally, you can get better sound in wired earbuds than in similarly priced wireless options. If you want the best sound quality for your dollar, these models are for you.

The Shark Navigator has been our favorite since 2015. Vacuums have changed a lot since then, but this model is still the first one we recommend to most people.

The iPad is essentially a slate of delicate electronics sandwiched between two fragile materials: breakable glass and scratchable aluminum. You should get a case.