CNN Underscored is constantly testing products – like emergency radios, electric lawn mowers or LED strips – to find the absolute best in each respective category. Our testing process is rigorous, starting with hours of research to find the top products in each category. When we create test product groups, we test and retest each product multiple times in real settings over several weeks or even months.
This year, we tested dozens of products – from the best cold brew coffee machines to juicers to mops – to find the best one you need to improve your life. Here are the winning products from June.
Best electric lawn mower overall
Easier to operate than the competition, self-propelled, and most of all great mowing, the Ego Power + Select Cut electric lawn mower packs a lot of power to mow standard lawns on a single charge and virtually do the housework. become interesting.
The best emergency radio in general
With easy-to-use alerts, four charging options, a bright LCD display, a powerful flashlight, and simple controls, the Midland ER310 outperforms other radios we’ve tested in every area and is a Valuable addition to your home emergency kit.
Best overall mop
The O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin mop combines a hands-free squeegee bucket with a light-weight, triangular mop that’s perfect for both mopping and spot scrubbing on any surface.
The best coffee subscription box in general
Blue Bottle’s coffee subscription won us over with its balance of variety, customizability, and most importantly, taste. The flavor is complex and rich, yet unmistakably delicious. Aside from coffee, Blue Bottle’s subscription is simple and easy to use, with lots of options to suit your caffeine needs.
The best cold brew coffee maker overall
Overall, the Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot scored the highest. This sleek, sophisticated and streamlined carafe produces 1 quart (about 4 1/4 cups) of rich, rich beer in just eight hours. It’s one of the simplest to assemble, it makes an exemplary beer in the shortest amount of time and it looks very sensible doing it. Plus, it’s considered the second most affordable in our inventory.
The best juicer in general
The Hurom H-AA consistently gave us more juice with a better body than any other juicer we tested. It’s more expensive than other places, but if you want to get the most out of your fruits and vegetables, it’s well worth the money and counter space.
Best overall bug spray and best DEET-free bug spray
It’s so pretty and lightweight, you can forget you’re wearing it, even though the bug isn’t. Picaridin – the proven active ingredient, comprising 20% of its formula – is one of the best bug repellents.
Best sunscreen overall
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Sunscreen Spray scored higher than all other sunscreens we tested. With a chemical, broad-spectrum, SPF 30 formula, this spray-on sunscreen is ultra-lightweight, instantly absorbed, and has a delicious coconut scent.
Best LED strip overall
Govee Wi-Fi RGBIC strips work brilliantly and give you longer lengths and wider coverage at a lower cost than the competition. The easy-to-use application allows you to create warm spaces and color-changing special effects for entertainment or everyday use.
