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The AirPods Pro are Apple’s best-selling earbuds, with good reason. They sound good and offer effective noise canceling, including a transparency mode that pipes in outside sound so you’re not fully cut off from the world while out walking. Better yet, says Apple, a free over-the-air upgrade later this year will allow the model to deliver a clinical-grade hearing test, which can be used to turn them into an over-the-counter hearing aid.

While Apple claims the AirPods 4 are improved over the AirPods 3, our testers were less impressed. They’re still solid headphones if you don’t like having something stuck in your ear. The fit, despite Apple’s tweaks, is pretty much the same, as is the sound. The price is somewhat lower, and that’s an unalloyed good.

This compact all-in-one smart soundbar delivers very good overall sound quality, so it should appeal to even more critical listeners for music and movie soundtrack playback. It supports Dolby Atmos audio, though it doesn’t have up-firing drivers; instead, it uses signal processing and phased speaker arrays to create Atmos effects. It also has built-in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant digital assistants.

This updated flagship model has a new, faster quad-core processor, quicker app launches, support for both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ HDR formats, and WiFi 6 wireless. Other features include an HDMI 2.1 connection to your TV, an Ethernet port for a wired connection, a lost-remote finder feature, and a wireless headphone mode that lets you pair with Bluetooth headphones. The new Ultra comes with Roku’s best remote control—Voice Remote Pro (2nd Edition). The new remote is recharged via a USB-C connection and is now backlit.

Situated right below the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ model, the Streaming Stick 4K has most of the same features—including improved WiFi, support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR, and the ability to work with Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay, and Google Assistant voice assistants. But you don’t get the new rechargeable Voice Remote Pro remote control, which offers hands-free operation, a headphone jack for private listening, and a lost-remote finder feature.

The 1,800-watt, titanium-blade PowerXL Smart Pro BL6018-1BP combines decent ice-crushing horsepower with one-touch, smart-sensing technology that adjusts mid-blend, whether you’re making slushies, smoothies, protein shakes, or salsa. But where it really excels: pureéing soup ingredients. The eight-speed, 10-pound blender comes with an 8-cup glass jar.

The KitchenAid Classic Series K45SSWH matches the performance of other KitchenAids in our ratings test for test, meaning it excels at mixing, kneading, and whipping, and does it all quietly. The 10-speed mixer comes with a 5-quart stainless steel bowl (without a handle), flat beater, dough hook, and wire whisk. It’s compatible with all KitchenAid attachments, so you can branch out from baking into making more savory foods, such as sausage and pasta. It weighs 21 pounds. Unlike some KitchenAids, this model comes only in white and black.

This mixer was $249.99 during the 2024 holiday season, but this is still a nice price for a trusty appliance.

KitchenAid’s artisan series is a bump up from its classic line. The 10-speed KitchenAid Artisan Series KSM195PSBK comes with the usual attachments, plus a pastry beater, a bowl shield to prevent splatters, and an extra 3-quart bowl for smaller jobs. The standard-issue stainless bowl is 5 quarts. In our tests this mixer aces our tasks for whipping cream and mixing cookie dough and is almost as good at kneading bread dough. It works quietly, and our testers find it very convenient to change the beaters and clean. It weighs 21 pounds and has a tilt-head, so you’ll need some clearance between the counter and the cabinets. Bonus: You have your choice of 10 colors.

The generously sized Breville Smart Oven Air Convection BOV900BSSUSC takes countertop cooking to a whole new level with designated options for air-frying, roasting, dehydrating, and slow cooking. (We’ve tried them all.) It’s so intuitive that you can even put it on cookie mode to get the perfect bake on a sugar cookie or pizza mode for a fantastic crust on a Margherita pizza. As a brand, Breville toaster ovens earn top marks for owner satisfaction.

This Ninja air fryer, seen at this price only during major sales, has two baskets—each can be removed on its own, which allows you to cook two different things at separate temperatures and cook times simultaneously (think fries and chicken nuggets). Its total measured capacity is 6 quarts. In our tests, it was very easy to use and clean, and while it’s a little on the noisy side, it’s not the loudest of the models we’ve tested. It has six cook functions—air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate—and pre-programmed settings for cooking specific foods. It comes with a one-year warranty.

The Ninja Pro AF141 is an easy-to-use air fryer with a measured capacity of 3.8 quarts and a range of cooking functions, including a dehydrate setting. It’s not the quietest air fryer, but it’s not especially noisy either, and our testers found it easy to clean. It comes with pre-programmed settings for cooking different foods, plus a recipe book and cooking charts to help guide your cooking. You’ll get a 1-year warranty with this machine.

This sophisticated-looking cobbler shaker from Viski is nicely weighted, with thick stainless steel craftsmanship. It holds 17 ounces and has a strong seal that could handle both a regular and a dry shake without leakage. At a little over 1 pound, it’s heavier than the other shakers, but the grip is nice and feels very ergonomic.

The True Wooden Finish all-in-one shaker, also known as a cobbler shakhat could be good for beginners. It’s stainless steel, with a faux wood finish that gives it a unique aesthetic and requires it to be hand-washed only. The testers reported that this shaker felt flimsier than other models they tried, but the price and look for this model may make it worthwhile.

This bagless Shark is one of the cheapest models we’ve tested, but it’s also one of the best. It has a 25-foot cord and weighs about 14 pounds. It receives an equally excellent rating in our carpet and bare floor tests and a very good score for removing pet hair. In our member survey, Shark earned very good marks for predicted reliability and excellent ratings for owner satisfaction.

At 8.1 pounds, the Shark Ultralight PetPro HZ702 is extremely light. It’s outstanding at picking up pet hair and impressive at cleaning edges and bare floors, though it does only a so-so job of vacuuming debris from carpet. One impressive feature is that the top of the vacuum can be detached and hooked to the bottom for easy storage. It also comes with an odor neutralizer to prevent bad smells from developing in the machine.

It doesn’t come with tons of extra features, but the Shark Matrix RV2310AE gets the job done when it comes to cleaning. It’s excellent at picking up pet hair and does an exemplary job at sucking up debris from bare floors. While its dustbin is relatively small, our testers say it’s very easy to empty the dustbin and to clean the filter.

The Shark Stratos AZ3002 is a good choice for any home that has a mixture of surfaces, especially if you have a pet (it got a top score in picking up fur). It does a solid job cleaning carpets and an excellent job on bare floors. The lift-away feature that allows it to be used like a canister is another bonus.

The Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic FH52000 is convenient to handle, adequate at removing red-clay stains from carpet, and outstanding at removing cleaning solution to leave carpets dry, according to our tests. The model comes with a hose and has separate tanks for clean and dirty water. This sale brings the price back down to where it was earlier this summer.

The portable Blue Pure 211i Max features an indicator light to alert you when you need to change or clean the filter. It also has a dirt sensor and four speeds. On its higher setting, it’s terrific at removing dust, pollen, and smoke, but expect a bit of noise. Try it on low and you’ll have more quiet while still experiencing top-notch results. This model is designed for use in a large space of 350 to 650 square feet and costs about $109 a year to maintain—just more than half that of the Pure 211+. It also weighs just 17 pounds, making it easy to move around. CR members found Blueair air purifiers highly reliable and were quite satisfied with their purchase.

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max Air Purifier features an indicator light to alert you when you need to change or clean the filter. It also has a dirt sensor and four speeds. On its higher setting, it’s terrific at removing dust, pollen, and smoke, but expect a bit of noise. It’s easy to use, and is designed for use in a large space of 350 to 650 square feet. CR members find Blueair air purifiers to be highly reliable, and they’re very satisfied with their purchases.

The Ruvalino Diaper Bag Backpack comes with a reasonable-sized changing pad, two large zipper closure compartments, and 16 pockets. In addition to holding baby items, it can easily be used as a laptop bag, with a secure internal slot just for tech. Its main attraction is that it’s exceptionally light for the amount of storage and height you get, which means you can prioritize adding weight from items you need, rather than from a bulky bag itself. The backpack straps will feel comfortable for several hours. And the polyester material is easy to spot clean.

The Baby Trend Snap-N-Go Double is a stroller frame that can accommodate two car seats. It performed excellently in our safety tests, and it’s as easy to use as the single Snap-N-Go. But it’s a bit harder to maneuver, as double strollers tend to be. It’s easy to fold and unfold, though carrying it folded can be a little awkward. It’s compatible with a number of car-seat brands, and it meets Disney parks’ stroller size requirements.