Ashley Thieme

The Cosori Electric Glass Kettle works well for how cheap it is, but the upkeep and maintenance it requires may have you looking elsewhere.

The Neewer Basics R06 7-inch Round Light offers a small scale studio lighting setup on a budget.

The ESR MagMouse has a magnetic base that can attach to any surface, and is virtually silent so you won’t be disturbing your colleagues… apart from that darn beeping.

The Oleap Archer is an AI meeting headset that can transcribe meetings and voice notes for you at the push of a button… but it’s not entirely necessary.

The Neewer Basics BR60 5” Ring Light delivers consistent lighting that brings out real world color to get the most out of your camera.

The Philips 1000 Series FlexDrawer Air Fryer uses RapidAir Technology for an even cook, but the FlexDrawer is too awkward to use.

The Seenda Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad has the potential to be a great option for anyone needing to work while travelling, but the cheap design lets it down.

The bass performance of the Tribit StormBox Lava is earth shattering but the price tag won't shatter your wallet.

The Lenovo Multi Device Keyboard has its drawbacks, but these are nothing I can’t get past, given the smooth typing and budget price

Skechers combines Arch Fit and Air Cooled Memory Foam technology to deliver a bouncy and supported walking experience in a stylish design with the Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound sneakers.

Skechers combines its Natural Rocker Technology with an ultra-cushioned sole to create a comfortable shoe to chase down personal records.

The Ninja FrostVault Cooler is the best cooler box I have tried. It keeps cans freezing cold for eight whole days and has wheels for easy transportation.

The Keen Targhee IV hiking boots are spacious and give arch support to keep you on balance for the entirety of your hike.

The AKG N9 Hybrid headphones deliver perfect sound quality and a fully customizable ANC experience, perfect for any audiophile.

The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds have the best noise cancelation I have tried, but they struggle to cope with some of my favorite songs.

The Philips Air Fryer 3000 Series uses RapidAir Plus Technology to give an even crisp to any air fryer meal.

The LG xboom Buds have a negative for every positive, so while the ANC is decent, spending over $100 on them can’t be justified.

The KitchenAid K400 blender does it all from smoothies to nut butter, but are you willing to pay a premium for the brand name?

The Ordo Sonic+ toothbrush is designed by dentists, but it didn’t give me the “dentist-clean” feeling.

The Lumix ZS99/TZ99 has a 30x optical zoom that lets you get clear images of the moon, but with such a high price tag I expected the camera to do more.

The Tozo OpenEgo earbuds are affordable but not functional due to their size, despite having decent sound quality.

The Subminimal NanoFoamer Lithium is an easy way to replicate barista standard cold foam or steamed milk at home.