Shop the Issue: May/June 2026
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Looking for a car? Our exclusive test results and survey findings can steer you to the best new and used cars.
Our Favorite Bath Towels
The best towels from our tests are 100 percent cotton, soft and absorbent, and nicely priced.
Keep Cooling Costs Way Down
When temperatures rise, so can your AC expenses. These items can help keep your home comfortable despite the heat and keep your bills under control.
Product Spotlight: The Best Gas, Pellet, and Charcoal Grills
These top-rated cookers make it easy to enjoy barbecue season or make your own backyard pizza.
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Pizza Oven
Solo Stove Pi Dual Fuel Pizza Oven
How to Pick the Right Air Purifier
Pollen, dust, pet dander, wildfire smoke. The best air purifiers can keep your indoor air free of those irritants and more.
Most & Least Reliable Refrigerators, Washers & Dryers, Laptops, Printers & More
Each year, CR surveys hundreds of thousands of members about the real-world performance of the products they own. Then we use the data to predict the reliability of all those models. Here’s a selection of the large appliances and tech equipment we expect will stand the test of time.
Make Your Feet Happier
When your feet are hurting, it’s hard to enjoy getting out and about or even walking around at home. Fortunately, there’s plenty you can do to feel better, and these easy-to-find products can help.
SwissKlip Heavy Duty Nail Clippers
PowerStep Pinnacle Low Insoles
Voltaren Arthritis Pain Relief Gel
Zentoes Gel Toe Spacers
Equate Lidocaine Pain Relieving Cream 4%
PediFix Visco-Gel Fabric-Covered Toe Tube
The Better Deal
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 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.
