Welcome to our 2023 Best of Year awards!

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!

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The latest Bosch 800 Series dishwasher delivers high-tech cleaning performance and unparalleled customization, making it the best dishwasher we've tested. From the new PowerControl spray arm to Bosch’s proprietary CrystalDry technology, this dishwasher will clean and dry your dishes better than most dishwashers on the market today—and it will do it all in near silence. Plus, this dishwasher is smart. Connecting to the Home Connect app enables even more powerful features, including remote start and cycle customizations. You can even choose to target specific areas for deeper cleaning, meaning there’s no wrong way to load this dishwasher.

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The Ninja Speedi produced some of the best air fryer results we've ever seen during testing, with French fries and chicken nuggets emerging crispy enough to appear deep-fried. But, the best air fryer we've ever tested isn't just an air fryer: It's also a multicooker that can help you get dinner on the table fast. It is excellent at steaming and broiling, and its Speedi function can cook a multicomponent meal (starch, protein, and veggie) all at the same time in less than 30 minutes.

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This year, the most affordable mini-LED TV on the market is our pick for the best TV under $500. The 55-inch Hisense U6K is a total game-changer, as it brings one of our favorite display technologies to the masses. For a sensationally low price, the U6K delivers a brighter, more-colorful picture than most TVs in its class. The U6K's inclusion of mini-LEDs makes for better contrast control than most of its competitors, too. And while it isn't as powerful a gaming TV as higher-end mini-LED TVs, the U6K comes equipped with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)—enough to satisfy gamers on a budget.

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Eschewing traditional laptop design is easy, convincing people to buy the “weird looking laptop” is tricky—but we instantly fell for the magical Lenovo Yoga Book 9i, a 2-in-1 productivity laptop with dual 13.3-inch, OLED displays that rotates and flips into handy, practical configurations. Its traditional laptop mode works with the included virtual and physical mouse and keyboard options. There’s an included stylus for note-taking and drawing in tablet mode. Cross-screen browsing and reader modes are fantastic for displaying a bunch of information at once. The Yoga Book 9i fits into your workflow the way you want it to.

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The Accessibility team spent a huge chunk of 2023 reviewing over-the-counter hearing aids, and the Sony CRE-E10s reigns as the best overall pair we’ve tried. These are meant for people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss; they sound great, they can be customized to the user’s hearing level, and they are capable of Bluetooth streaming. The E10’s rechargeable batteries only add to the value proposition. Make sure you have an iOS device for full use of its features.

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U-tec’s Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro Wi-Fi smart lock offers the most modes of entry—six in total—of any smart lock we've ever tested. Users can operate it easily with fingerprint reader technology, as well as other ways, including via voice assistant, Apple Watch, and keypad. The compact, attractive design is another nice perk of this reliable smart lock with built-in Wi-FI.

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In its inaugural year on our list, the Nanit Pro is one of the best smart baby monitors on the market. It displays high-resolution views of the baby’s crib from a smartphone or tablet and even offers a split-screen option to view multiple children simultaneously. The Nanit companion app provides temperature and humidity readings for the room where the monitor is situated, and the unit also contains a night light. However, its best and possibly biggest feature is the breath monitoring that the Nanit system offers courtesy of a breathing band accessory. The wearable can count breaths per minute and send the data to the camera and app in real time.

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The Lectric 3.0 is a comfortable, durable, and powerful e-bike that’s great for any type of rider. Its motor is powerful enough for both hills and flat treks—most users can make multiple trips between recharges—and you can adjust the maximum speed if needed. The bike’s frame is rugged and the sturdy cargo rack is rated to carry 150 pounds. Additionally, the Lectric 3.0 is easy to fold and store for those with limited space. All in all, it’s a top performer you can’t go wrong choosing.

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Leesa makes some of the best mattresses around, and The latest hybrid from the brand is a masterclass in comfort and stability. The Leesa Sapira offers unparalleled motion isolation, effective cooling performance, and superlative comfort. More importantly, the Sapira is one of the few mattresses we recommend for everyone, regardless of their preferred sleeping position. The Sapira has an optimal balance of cushioning foam layers and supportive pocket springs, so it should be comfortable for back, front, and side sleepers.

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Whether you intend to style your hair for a big night out or just zap the moisture out of it before you head out the door, the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Dryer is the best one we’ve tested. This hair dryer provides long hair with a sleek, voluminous blowout in about 20 minutes, and its lightweight design makes it easy to maneuver while styling. With various temperature and speed settings, you’ll be able to adjust the dryer’s heat and airflow to what your hair needs for a polished result and fast blow-dry.

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