45 thoughtful and unique gifts to give your husband, from a personalized vinyl subscription to a cookie cutter version of himself (2024)

Reviews Gifts

Written by Connie Chen, James Brains, and Remi Rosmarin

Updated

2022-09-09T18:12:20Z

45 thoughtful and unique gifts to give your husband, from a personalized vinyl subscription to a cookie cutter version of himself (1)

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We know that husbands can be difficult to shop for, usually insisting they "don't need anything" on every holiday. But whether it's an anniversary, birthday, or just because, your husband still deserves a great gift that shows how much you care.

Below, find gift ideas that'll suit all his different interests, wants, and needs. This list has everything from products to fuel his passions, from a pasta maker you can use together to little luxuries like cozy slippers.

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Personalized gifts for your husband

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Cookies that look like him

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Custom Portrait Cookie Cutters, available at Etsy, from $30

Having his likeness recreated on these delicious cookies is a gift he'll never forget. Make sure to take a side-by-side photo before he eats them all.

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A vinyl record subscription

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Record Subscription, available at Vnyl, from $34.99

Vnyl's curators look at his music tastes, member profile, and Spotify playlists to send three records he'll want to dive into immediately. The included handwritten note explaining the suggestions makes the experience feel more like he's stepped into a record store.

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A really great knife you can get personalized

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Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife, available at Made In and Amazon, $99

Any home cook needs a great chef knife in their block. This one has a seriously sharp blade that can slice, dice, chop, mince, and debone with ease. Plus, you can personalize it with an engraving for an extra $30, making it an even more thoughtful gift.

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A convenient way for him to discover new products

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Grooming 3-Month Subscription, available at Birchbox, $45

If he doesn't have the time and energy to hunt down new skincare and hair-care products, hand him over to Birchbox. The service will send him five samples catered to his hair, skin, and personal style every month.

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Creatively sentimental cufflinks

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Love Letter Cufflinks, available at Uncommon Goods, from $86

The tiny envelopes open up to reveal a small and thoughtful reminder. You can replace it and surprise him with your own sweet message, too.

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Matching underwear in a fun print

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Matching Underwear, available at MeUndies, from $46

Choose your favorite underwear cuts (over 15 options), then go on to the fun part. Find a print so the two of you can match. MeUndies offers solid colors, but we love the adventurous, cartoon-splashed prints more. The actual underwear is very comfortable and soft.

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A framed photo

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Best Dad Ever Frame, available at Minted, from $64.50

You can never go wrong with a photo of the family framed by handcrafted wood or metal. The metallic foil gives it a special touch.

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Thoughtful gifts for your husband

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A cozy pair of slippers

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Wicked Good Slippers, available at L.L.Bean, from $79.99

After a long day on his feet, there's nothing like sliding on a plush pair of slippers. Made with premium sheepskin, these are some of the softest slippers you can find and they're one of our Review Team's favorites.

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A new way to make coffee

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Bodum Chambord 8-Cup French Press, available at Williams Sonoma and Target, from $39.95

Chic on the countertop and easy to use, the Bodum French Press is a kitchen staple that'll impress even the pickiest of coffee drinkers. This one can make up to eight cups of rich, full-bodied brew.

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A cooler for tailgates and beach days

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YETI Tundra 45 Cooler, available at YETIand Amazon, $325

The YETI Tundra cooler is built to last, great for every occasion from camping to tailgates to beach days. With a thick-walled design, this cooler not only keeps drinks incredibly cold all day, but keeps out bears, is leakproof, and can even be tied down to your boat, truck, or trailer.

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A set of nourishing lip balms with SPF

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Jack Black Full Size Intense Therapy Lip Balm Set, available at Jack Black, Nordstrom, and Sephora, $19

If you never want to hear "Babe, have you seen my lip balm?" again, gift him a pack of three so he'll always have one on hand.

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A gadget to help him read on the go

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Kindle Paperwhite 8 GB, available at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy, $139.99

Small enough to fit into a bag and portable enough to take literally anywhere, a Kindle Paperwhite is the perfect gift for any guy who loves to read. The little device gives him access to thousands of titles in the palm of his hand

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Cozy compression socks

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Comrad Compression Socks, available at Comrad and Amazon, from $21

Compression socks are a great way to keep his feet feeling comfy and supported all day, whether he likes walking, traveling, or sitting at a desk. They increase the blood flow to the lower legs and may prevent swelling. Several members of the Insider Reviews team wear Comrad socks.

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A massage gun for muscle soreness

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Theragun Prime Massage Gun, available at Therabody, Amazon, and Target, from $269.99

A percussive massage gun is a must for anyone who puts in serious time at the gym. He can work out muscle stiffness with the push of a button. We like it so much we made it the top massage gun in our guide.

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A waterproof speaker

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JBL Clip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, available at JBL, Amazon, and Walmart, from $37.95

Portable Bluetooth speakers are ideal for rocking out on the go. The JBL Clip 3 is great because it's affordable and waterproof so he can listen to tunes or catch up on podcasts in the shower.

For more great options, check out our guide to portable Bluetooth speakers.

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A high-quality electric razor

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Braun Series 7 (7085cc) Electric Razor, available at Braun, Amazon, and Walmart, from $149.94

The Braun Series 7 is tops in our guide to the best electric razors for several reasons. It senses the thickness of his beard and automatically adjusts the power for a clean one-pass shave. The shaver has a 50-minute run time, and it's waterproof for wet use.

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A GPS smartwatch

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Garmin Forerunner 945 GPS Smartwatch, available at Garmin and Best Buy, from $499

A good GPS fitness tracker is a must for anyone who runs outdoors. The Garmin Forerunner 945 is as good as it gets. The watch supports hundreds of apps, including Spotify, so he can stream music without having to lug around his phone. I like that I can enable the watch to send my location to my wife when I run. That way, if something happens, she can find me easily.

If the 945 is out of your price range, consider one of these fitness tracker watches.

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A fashionable leather wallet

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Bellroy Apex Slim Sleeve Wallet, available at Bellroy, Amazon, and Neiman Marcus, $129

Bellroy's Apex Slim Sleeve isn't your dad's wallet. Made of eco-friendly leather, it fits folded bills and up to eight cards. A magnet keeps the sleeve closed. And, it features RFID protection to keep personal information safe.

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Stylish, sustainable sneakers

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Nothing New Sneakers, available at Nothing New, from $89

What's better than giving the special eco-conscious guy in your life a stylish pair of shoes? Giving him shoes that are made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. With a style similar to Chuck Taylor All-Stars, Nothing New sneakers come in several colors, and each pair saves 160 gallons of water and keeps 5.6 plastic bottles out of landfills.

You can read our full review of Nothing New Sneakers here.

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Waterproof bone-conduction sport headphones

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AfterShokz Aeropex Bone Conduction Sport Headphones, available at Amazon, Walmart, and B&H Photo, from $129.95

Any active person who likes to bring their tunes or podcasts on workouts will tell you it's hard to find comfortable headphones. This is especially true if you have unique ears. Bone conduction headphones are fabulous because they don't depend on your ear shape to provide comfortable listening.

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A water bottle with a built-in purification system

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Grayl GeoPress Water Purifier Bottle, available at Grayl and REI, $99.95

If he's a traveler or adventurer, he'll appreciate this water purifier bottle that lets him access clean drinking water no matter where he is. It doesn't just filter out sediments and chemicals like chlorine; it gets rid of 99.9% of viruses, disease-causing bacteria, and more with a purifying filter.

Delicious cookies and truffle balls

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The Birthday Classic Set, available at Milk Bar, $89

If he lives every day like it's his birthday, he'll love digging into Milk Bar's B'Day Cake Truffles and 6-inch B'Day Cake.

Items are packed securely and can be shipped nationwide. There's a $15 flat rate shipping on all orders.

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A Disney+ subscription

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Disney+ Subscription, $79.99/year

Disney+ gives him unlimited access to movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Fox and costs $79.99 a year after a free seven-day trial. Read everything there is to know about Disney+ here.

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Silicone rings that look like the real thing

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Enso Rings Classic Elements Silicone Ring, available at Enso Rings and Amazon, from $29.99

Silicone rings are great alternatives to metal wedding bands for anyone with an active lifestyle, even if it's just a weekly game of golf. The silicone won't get scratched or bent out of shape, and it's sweatproof and easily washable, too.

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Breathable, supportive golf socks

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Performance Golf Ankle Socks (3-pack), available at Bombas, $49.50

Little details, like the mesh under-toe ventilation zone, will make him appreciate these performance socks specially designed to up his golf game. Would it be extreme to attribute his birdie to Bombas?

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A gift card from one of our favorite activewear brands

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Gift Card, available at Rhone, from $20

Rhone makes some of our favorite workout gear for both inside and outside of the gym. Plus, the e-gift card is immediately sent upon purchase, so there's no need to wait for shipping.

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A sleek portable charger for his laptop and phone

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Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD 45W, available at Anker and Amazon, $159.99

If he travels often, he's probably taking along all his tech — laptop, phone, e-reader, and more. All those gadgets have their own chargers, which can be frustrating to keep track of and take up space in his luggage, too.

Anker's device can help him streamline and replace a few of the major chargers. It's a portable battery pack with enough power to charge a laptop and comes with a wall charger and USB-C to C cable so it can replace most, if not all, of his other cords and cables.

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Silky soft lounge pants that fit like a second skin

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Tommy John Lounge Pants, available at Tommy John, Nordstrom, and Amazon from $34

The brand's beloved lounge pants are delightfully airy, stretchy, and soft.

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A mini cast iron skillet

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#4 Cast Iron Skillet, available at Field Company, $95

The smallest version of Field Company's lightweight and smooth vintage-style cast iron is the perfect size for cooking small sides.

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A protective spray that keeps his shoes shiny and new

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Jason Markk Repel Spray, available at Jason Markk, Amazon, and Urban Outfitters, $17

If he loves shoes, he should have the right products to take care of his favorite footwear. This spray protects shoes from water and oil stains, and there are multiple people on our team who swear by it for every new pair of shoes they get.

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Vitamin-infused body wash

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Necessaire Body Wash, available at Sephora, $25

Gender-neutral personal care brand Necessaire treats the body with clean, sustainable ingredients and vitamins. He'll love using the Eucalyptus or Sandalwood body washes to nourish his skin without stripping it of moisture.

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Glasses to reduce eye fatigue

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Blue Light Glasses, available at Felix Gray, from $95

The blue light that comes off our screens affects sleep, so gift him these blue-light-blocking glasses. His eyes won't feel as tired or dry, and he might have an easier time drifting off to sleep.

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Dress clothes that fit him perfectly

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Gift Card, available at Spier & MacKay, from $25

He can get custom-fit suits for surprisingly affordable prices from . Insider Reviews reporter Amir Ismael calls it the best choice "if you're having a treat-yourself moment or you need a shirt for a special occasion."

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A 15-pound weighted blanket

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Weighted Comforter, available at Brooklinen, from $211.65

This heavy weighted blanket will ease him to sleep after a long day, thanks to its comforting embrace. If this option doesn't feel quite right, check out our guide to the best weighted blankets.

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A new electric toothbrush

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Quip Electric Toothbrush, available at Quip, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Target, from $29

With Quip's sleek metallic styles, this toothbrush is both a pretty and thoughtful gift. Because he'll always have a new brush head on the way via its subscription, you're also taking one more chore off his plate.

Unique gifts for your husband

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An old-school pasta machine

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Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Machine, available at Amazon, Crate & Barrel, and Sur la Table from $75.12

Sure, there are pasta machines that will do all the work for you these days, but something about using this one with its hand crank feels seriously authentic. Prepare for many delicious Sunday night dinners ahead.

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A sweatshirt made from recycled materials

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Richer Poorer Men's Recycled Fleece Hoodie, available at Richer Poorer and Bloomingdale's, $82

While we appreciate a vintage tee, chances are his wardrobe deserves a new addition. This comfy, stylish hoodie from Richer Poorer is an upgrade he'll wear every day.

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An instant camera

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Polaroid Now-I Type Instant Camera, available at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy, from $102.05

For the husband who loves making memories, an instant camera will help him do just that. This one has a vintage feel, reminiscent of the Polaroid cameras of the '70s, but features fresh technology for easy snapping.

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A delicious, versatile BBQ sauce

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Saddleback BBQ Sweet & Savory BBQ Sauce Combo Pack, available at Saddleback BBQ, $9.99

If your significant other is a pitmaster, you can impress them with this boutique BBQ sauce made by a company that is doing great work in its community and beyond. Check out our full review of Saddleback BBQ.

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A snack box subscription

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3-Month Snack Subscription, available at TokyoTreat, $106.50

Who doesn't love snacks? If your husband is an adventurous eater, he'll love a TokyoTreat subscription. Each month, he receives 17 unique snacks from Japan, including fun KitKat flavors.

Check out our guide for other snack subscription box ideas.

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A portable fire pit and grill

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BioLite FirePit+, available at BioLite and REI, $299.95

If your husband enjoys camping and grilling, the BioLite FirePit+ is a must-have. It features a built-in fan that allows him to adjust the heat easily and control the smoke. It's our favorite outdoor fireplace and grill because it cooks efficiently, is easy to transport, and protects you from getting a faceful of smoke.

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A curated co*cktail kit

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3-Month co*cktail Kit Subscription, available at SaloonBox and Cratejoy, from $172.99

Inside he'll find all the top-shelf spirits and ingredients he needs to bring two creative co*cktail recipes to life. Rather than regret all the money spent on ingredients he'll only use once, he can refocus his energy on enjoying his boozy creation.

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A cool phone case and phone grip accessory

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Scooch Wingman Phone Case, available at Scooch and Amazon, from $8.99

It's a multi-talented force the likes of which the phone accessory world has never seen before — a grip, stand, car mount, and phone case, all in one convenient and sturdy package. Learn more about why we love it in our Scooch Wingman review.

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A pasture-raised meat box

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Best of Porter Road Box, available at Porter Road, $128

Nashville-based Porter Road specializes in pasture-raised, hormone-free meats at a reasonable price. The company is a favorite among members of the Insider Reviews team.

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A staycation

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Unique Online Experiences, available at Airbnb, price varies

A staycation is a good excuse to get away from the kids for the weekend and reset, all while staying in your home. It'll help him appreciate a familiar place in a new light, and he'll return to his day-to-day with renewed energy and vigor.

Connie Chen

Connie Chen is a former senior reporter on the Insider Reviews team, where she led coverage of home textiles, home entertaining, and food and drink. While at Insider, she specialized in all the things that enhance life at home, from the most comfortable bed sheets and fluffy pillows to cool online wine clubs and bartender-approved co*cktail shakers. She combined rigorous testing methods, conversations with professionals, and active knowledge of the home and kitchen space to help readers get the most out of their money. When she's not changing duvet covers or washing towels twice a day for articles, she loves talking about and trying the newest snacks, drinks, andfood gifts. You can see more of her testing process and other behind-the-scenes of being a product journalist on her Instagram @connayreviews. Connie joined Insider Reviews as an early member in 2017 and has also reported on products and services in the style, tech, fitness, travel, and e-learning spaces, with a particular interest and expertise in emerging startups. She has represented the team at CES and moderated panels on media business and the future of retail. Connie graduated from UC Berkeley with degrees in media studies and business administration, which help inform her perspective on and coverage of industry trends, as well as the competitive e-commerce landscape at large. Read some of her work: The 4 best co*cktail shakers in 2021 The 7 best women's bathrobes in 2021 The 5 best wine openers and corkscrews we tested in 2021 The 5 best bed sheets we tested in 2021 The 5 best cordless vacuums we tested in 2021 12 direct-to-consumer kitchen startups that are changing the way we shop for cookware and knives 8 tableware startups changing the way we shop for dishes Even chefs experience cooking burnout — here's how they get re-inspired in the kitchen How businesses create successful virtual experiences 50 cookbooks from famous restaurants across the US that will help you recreate their best dishes at home Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. Learn more about how we test kitchen products.