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These are the Readers’ Choice products of 2023

Reviewed's 2023 Best of Year awards

A collage with a circular graphic reading Best of Year, Reviewed 2023, and multiple images of two popular products among Reviewed readers: Apple AirTags and the Flexzilla garden hose. Credit: Reviewed / Apple / Flexzilla
David Kender
Written by David Kender, editor in chief with 15+ years testing every kind of consumer product.

Updated October 23, 2023

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Most of the year, the staff here at Reviewed spends their time either testing products or writing up articles telling readers what we think they should buy. We’re an opinionated and passionate bunch here—not afraid to tell you what we think. Now it’s time for the readers to tell us what they think.

Welcome to the 2023 Readers’ Choice awards, where we’re celebrating the top five products that readers bought based on our recommendations this year. Based on the numbers, we’ve learned that our readers are a practical bunch. They like convenience and they’re willing to pay for the best in class, but they want it at a bargain. Us too, readers. Us too.

Here are the products you chose, readers! To see what else won big this year, jump over to all the 2023 Best of Year awards for coverage.

Four Apple AirTags arranged in a row in an overlapping fashion.
Credit: Reviewed / Apple
#1 Readers’ Choice
Apple Airtag

The ultimate (minor) inconvenience is losing track of your keys, purse, luggage, or other personal item. While Apple was not first on the scene with an affordable Bluetooth tracker, AirTags won on ease of use and sheer name recognition. Our readers loved these little gadgets and scooped them up when they were discounted on Amazon Prime Days. Buy them in a 4-pack and you're basically getting one for free.

Read our full review.

Pros

  • Great location accuracy

  • Easy to set up and use

  • Replaceable battery

Cons

  • No Android support

  • Speaker is too quiet

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$29.00 from Abt
The Flexzilla garden hose sits on the grass
Credit: Reviewed / Sarah Kovac
#2 Readers’ Choice
Flexzilla Garden Hose

Of all the items we thought you’d love best this year, we admit that a humble garden hose was not on our radar. Enter the Flexzilla, our top-rated garden hose that endured the brutal Florida weather to beat out all competitors. Super flexible (as the name implies) and lightweight, our tester just loved it. Apparently you did, too!

Read our full review.

Pros

  • Lightweight and flexible

  • Male and female ends have comfort grips

Cons

  • None that we could find

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$39.98 from Home Depot
A person holds a remote control using the Vive Rotating Reacher Grabber Tool over a white coffee table and coffee mug.
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser
#3 Readers’ Choice
Vive Rotating Reacher Grabber

Sometimes we all need an extra hand. Whether you’re living with a disability, recovering from an injury or surgery, or simply need to extend your reach, a reacher grabber can be a life-changer. The Vive Rotating Reacher Grabber out-performed all the models we tested thanks to its rubberized U-shaped jaw and easy-to-manipulate trigger. We’re happy to know so many readers are making their lives a little easier with the Vive.

Read our full review.

Pros

  • Easy to hold

  • Strong pincher grip around items

  • Simple to adjust

Cons

  • Doesn’t fold up

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Sara sleeping in a black mzoo mask
Credit: Reviewed / Betsy Goldwasser
#4 Readers’ Choice
Mzoo Sleep Mask

Few things beat a good night’s sleep and our readers appear to agree, because our top-rated sleep mask was one of this year’s biggest sellers. The Mzoo was soft and comfortable—no eyeball pressure—but it had no problems blocking out the light. Plus it’s machine washable. At an extremely affordable price, it’s a compelling buy as a just-in-case item or something to throw in your travel bag for those rough nights at the hotel.

Read our full review.

Pros

  • No pressure on eyeballs

  • Blocks light

  • Adjustable and stretchy strap

Cons

  • None that we could find

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KT Thermo oven thermometer hangs inside an oven above baking muffins.
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser
#5 Readers’ Choice
KT Thermo 3" Dial Oven Thermometer

We’ve known for a long time that Reviewed readers love to cook. The kitchen products we cover are some of our most popular stories. But few things are as fundamental as an verifiable oven temperature, and it looks like our readers want to make sure the basics are covered before they get too far into a bake. The KT Thermo is a simple yet highly effective oven thermometer, our top-rated among all those we tested. Described by our reviewer as “the Goldilocks of oven thermometers,” it’s small enough to stay out of the way, large enough to read clearly, and accurate within a huge range. And you can’t beat the two-year warranty, despite it costing little more than a loaf of bread. Happy cooking!

Read our full review.

Pros

  • Easy to read

  • Accurate

  • Stays in place

  • Two-year warranty

Cons

  • Lacks Celsius marks

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