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| Feature | Most peopleOwala FreeSip 24 oz | EverydayAnker Nano Power Bank 10,000 mAh (30 W) | EverydayAnker Nano Charger 45 W | Most peopleTP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (4-pack) | Value seekersAmazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) | HikingHydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth | BudgetWyze Cam v4 | Apple and ThreadEve Energy (Matter) | Tight budgetsRoku Streaming Stick 4K | BudgetRENPHO Elis 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Typical price | $27–$32 | $29–$39 | $29–$39 | $29–$39 | $29–$49 | $44–$49 | $29–$39 | $34–$39 | $29–$49 | $25–$35 |
| Best for | Most people | Everyday | Everyday | Most people | Value seekers | Hiking | Budget | Apple and Thread | Tight budgets | Budget |
| Key feature | Sip or swig from one leakproof lid | Pocketable pack with a built-in USB-C cable | Tiny GaN charger that fast-charges phones and small laptops | Reliable Wi-Fi plugs with energy monitoring and Apple Home | Alexa, a temperature sensor and decent sound for very little | Tough, lifetime-warranty bottle that keeps drinks cold all day | 2.5K color night vision for under $40 | Thread smart plug with local control and no cloud | Simple, neutral platform with every app for little money | Cheap smart scale with many body metrics |
| Capacity | 24 oz | 10,000 mAh | — | — | — | 32 oz | — | — | — | — |
| Insulated | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Leakproof | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Dishwasher safe | Cup only | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Max output | — | 30 W | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ports | — | Built-in USB-C + 1 USB-C | 1 USB-C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Weight | — | 7.6 oz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wattage | — | — | 45 W | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Technology | — | — | GaN | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Foldable plug | — | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Protocol | — | — | — | Wi-Fi | — | — | — | Thread / Matter | — | — |
| Energy monitoring | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| Works with | — | — | — | Alexa, Google, Apple Home | — | — | — | Matter platforms | — | — |
| Max load | — | — | — | 15 A | — | — | — | 15 A | — | — |
| Assistant | — | — | — | — | Alexa | — | — | — | — | — |
| Speaker | — | — | — | — | 1.73 inch | — | — | — | — | — |
| Screen | — | — | — | — | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| Smart home hub | — | — | — | — | Matter, eero | — | — | — | — | — |
| Resolution | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.5K | — | 4K HDR | — |
| Power | — | — | — | — | — | — | Wired | — | — | — |
| Storage | — | — | — | — | — | — | microSD or cloud | — | — | — |
| Subscription | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Dolby Vision | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Ads in menu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Measures | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Weight, body fat and 11 more |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Bluetooth |
| Users | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Unlimited |
| App sync | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Apple Health, Google Fit |
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Owala · Water Bottles
Owala FreeSip 24 oz
Sip or swig from one leakproof lid.
- Buy it if
- you want one bottle that does straw and swig.
- Skip it if
- you want a hot-drink mug.
Pros
- Leakproof
- Straw and swig
- Great colors
Cons
- Lid has many parts to clean
Key specifications
- Capacity
- 24 oz
- Insulated
- Yes
- Leakproof
- Yes
- Dishwasher safe
- Cup only
Anker · Power Banks
Anker Nano Power Bank 10,000 mAh (30 W)
Pocketable pack with a built-in USB-C cable.
- Buy it if
- you want a small pack that refills your phone twice.
- Skip it if
- you need to charge a laptop.
Pros
- Built-in cable
- Compact
- Fast 30 W
Cons
- Not for laptops
- Small capacity
Key specifications
- Capacity
- 10,000 mAh
- Max output
- 30 W
- Ports
- Built-in USB-C + 1 USB-C
- Weight
- 7.6 oz
Anker · Wall Chargers
Anker Nano Charger 45 W
Tiny GaN charger that fast-charges phones and small laptops.
- Buy it if
- you want one small brick for a phone, tablet and MacBook Air.
- Skip it if
- you charge several devices at once.
Pros
- Very small
- 45 W
- Smart display
Cons
- Single port
- No cable included
Key specifications
- Wattage
- 45 W
- Ports
- 1 USB-C
- Technology
- GaN
- Foldable plug
- Yes
TP-Link · Smart plugs
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (4-pack)
Reliable Wi-Fi plugs with energy monitoring and Apple Home.
- Buy it if
- you want dependable plugs for lamps and fans.
- Skip it if
- you want Thread mesh plugs.
Pros
- Reliable
- Energy monitoring
- Works with Alexa, Google and Apple
Cons
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
- App asks for an account
Key specifications
- Protocol
- Wi-Fi
- Energy monitoring
- Yes
- Works with
- Alexa, Google, Apple Home
- Max load
- 15 A
Amazon · Smart Speakers & Displays
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
Alexa, a temperature sensor and decent sound for very little.
- Buy it if
- you want a cheap voice assistant for timers, music and smart home.
- Skip it if
- you want rich music sound.
Pros
- Very cheap
- Good for voice
- Smart home control
Cons
- Small sound
- Amazon prompts
Key specifications
- Assistant
- Alexa
- Speaker
- 1.73 inch
- Screen
- No
- Smart home hub
- Matter, eero
Hydro Flask · Water Bottles
Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth
Tough, lifetime-warranty bottle that keeps drinks cold all day.
- Buy it if
- you want a durable bottle for hikes and the gym.
- Skip it if
- you want a straw lid by default.
Pros
- Very durable
- Lifetime warranty
- Ice fits
Cons
- Pricey
- Heavy
Key specifications
- Capacity
- 32 oz
- Insulated
- Yes
- Leakproof
- Yes
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
Wyze · Security Cameras
Wyze Cam v4
2.5K color night vision for under $40.
- Buy it if
- you want cheap cameras for indoors and porches.
- Skip it if
- you want a premium app or battery power.
Pros
- Very cheap
- Sharp video
- microSD storage
Cons
- Wired only
- Past security incidents
Key specifications
- Resolution
- 2.5K
- Power
- Wired
- Storage
- microSD or cloud
- Subscription
- Optional
Eve · Smart plugs
Eve Energy (Matter)
Thread smart plug with local control and no cloud.
- Buy it if
- you use Apple Home and want local control.
- Skip it if
- you do not have a Thread border router.
Pros
- Thread
- No cloud
- Energy monitoring
Cons
- Pricier
- Needs a hub
Key specifications
- Protocol
- Thread / Matter
- Energy monitoring
- Yes
- Works with
- Matter platforms
- Max load
- 15 A
Roku · Streaming Devices
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Simple, neutral platform with every app for little money.
- Buy it if
- you want the simplest menus and every streaming service.
- Skip it if
- you want the fastest performance.
Pros
- Very simple
- Every app
- Cheap
Cons
- Slower than boxes
- Some ads
Key specifications
- Resolution
- 4K HDR
- Dolby Vision
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Ads in menu
- Yes
RENPHO · Smart scales
RENPHO Elis 1
Cheap smart scale with many body metrics.
- Buy it if
- you want basic tracking for very little.
- Skip it if
- you need high accuracy for body fat.
Pros
- Very cheap
- Many metrics
Cons
- Body metrics less reliable
- Bluetooth only
Key specifications
- Measures
- Weight, body fat and 11 more
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Users
- Unlimited
- App sync
- Apple Health, Google Fit
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