Shop the Issue: January/February 2026
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Product Spotlight: Electric Toothbrushes
Keeping your teeth clean is the best way to prevent decay and gum disease. Our top-rated electric toothbrushes can make that job much easier: These all have a 2-minute timer to help you remember to brush for the recommended time.
Our Favorite Balsamic Vinegars Under $20
This pantry staple can get pretty pricey. But our expert taste testers found some delicious, less expensive options that are widely available.
Kirkland Signature (Costco) Organic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Fini Organic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Napa Valley Naturals Grand Reserve Balsamic Vinegar
Trader Joe's Gold Aceto Balsamico Di Modena
Flippo Berio Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
O Oak Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Fix It Fast: Showerhead
There’s nothing as rejuvenating as a hot shower—unless you’ve got wimpy water pressure. Replacing your showerhead can solve that problem. Here’s one great choice. For more, check out the best showerheads from our tests.
Products With the Longest Battery Life
Energizer Vision HD 6AA Performance Metal Light With Digital Focus
Find a Great Dishwasher for Less
Who Makes the Best Cookware?
These days, it seems like every celebrity—from Martha Stewart to Stanley Tucci—is selling a line of kitchen gear. But how well do the products that bear their famous names perform? Our rigorous tests revealed some award-worthy options.
Secrets to Better WiFi
If you’ve struggled with slow downloads, buffering video, or unreliable service, you know how frustrating WiFi problems can be. Sometimes, the best solution is to invest in new equipment. Here, our Top Picks for regular and mesh WiFi routers and a WiFi extender that can help push a weak signal into the deepest corner of your home.
The Better Deal: French Door Fridges and Bath Towels
Many of the products we test at CR earn high ratings for their impressive performance—but some are also a really great value. They have most if not all of the attributes of other top-rated products at a much lower price. Check out the deals we found for you (and the higher-priced but also great alternatives).
