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Ranked by how lopsided the verdict is among owners, adjusted so a handful of fans can’t beat a large, happy crowd.

ProductVerdictOwnersHappyLast mention
Logitech MX KeysKeyboardsPeople switch to this29 positive, 5 neutral, 0 negative34100%Sep 2026
Pine64 PinecilTools and everyday carryPeople switch to thisTest gear and soldering25 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative27100%Sep 2026
Xteink X4E-readers and e-inkPeople switch to this40 positive, 4 neutral, 1 negative4598%Sep 2026
Kinesis AdvantageKeyboardsBuy it for life156 positive, 26 neutral, 11 negative19393%Aug 2026
Steelcase LeapChairsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this73 positive, 7 neutral, 4 negative8495%Dec 2025
Sony MDRHeadphonesBuy it for lifePeople switch to this33 positive, 5 neutral, 1 negative3997%Jun 2026
Rotring 600Pens and paper19 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative20100%Aug 2025
NoctuaOther PC parts and serversBuy it for life43 positive, 8 neutral, 2 negative5396%Nov 2026
Lenovo ThinkCentre TinyDesktops and mini PCs18 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative19100%Aug 2026
Das KeyboardKeyboardsBuy it for life50 positive, 12 neutral, 3 negative6594%Aug 2026
ZSA VoyagerKeyboards17 positive, 4 neutral, 0 negative21100%Aug 2026
IKEA Standing deskDesks17 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative19100%Jan 2024
Topre RealforceKeyboardsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this16 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative17100%Jul 2026
Ergotron Monitor armLights and desk gear15 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative16100%Apr 2026
Acer ChromebookLaptopsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this33 positive, 3 neutral, 2 negative3894%Oct 2026
Beyerdynamic DT 770HeadphonesBuy it for life24 positive, 2 neutral, 1 negative2796%Jun 2026
HÅG CapiscoChairs14 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative16100%Jun 2026
Microsoft LumiaPhonesPeople switch to this14 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative16100%Oct 2026
HP EliteDeskDesktops and mini PCs14 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative16100%Jul 2026
Bambu Lab A1 mini3D printers14 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative15100%Aug 2026
FlexiSpot / Autonomous Standing deskDesks14 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative14100%Jun 2024
AeroPressKitchen and coffeeBuy it for life62 positive, 5 neutral, 6 negative7391%Jun 2026
LeathermanTools and everyday carryBuy it for life31 positive, 6 neutral, 2 negative3994%May 2026
Casio G-ShockWatches and wearablesBuy it for lifePeople switch to this45 positive, 4 neutral, 4 negative5392%Nov 2026
Apple Pro Display XDRMonitors13 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative16100%Oct 2026
OpenWrt OneNetworking13 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative14100%Oct 2026
Sennheiser HD 25HeadphonesBuy it for life13 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative13100%Mar 2026
Darn ToughClothing and shoes13 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative13100%Sep 2026
Lenovo ThinkCentreDesktops and mini PCsPeople switch to this29 positive, 4 neutral, 2 negative3594%Oct 2026
Commodore 64Desktops and mini PCsVintage computers21 positive, 5 neutral, 1 negative2795%Oct 2026
Motorola DroidPhonesPeople switch to this21 positive, 2 neutral, 1 negative2495%Sep 2026
Dell OptiPlexDesktops and mini PCsPeople switch to this28 positive, 10 neutral, 2 negative4093%Oct 2026
Logitech MX VerticalMice and trackpadsPeople switch to this28 positive, 2 neutral, 2 negative3293%Sep 2026
Fully JarvisDesksPeople switch to this12 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative15100%May 2026
3dfx VoodooGPUs and CPUs12 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative15100%Oct 2026
Sennheiser HD 600/650Headphones12 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative13100%Jun 2026
Steelcase ThinkChairsBuy it for life12 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative12100%Jun 2024
Bambu Lab A13D printersPeople switch to this34 positive, 4 neutral, 3 negative4192%Oct 2026
PFU HHKBKeyboardsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this61 positive, 7 neutral, 8 negative7688%Aug 2026
LG GramLaptopsPeople switch to this19 positive, 1 neutral, 1 negative2195%Nov 2026
Intel N-seriesGPUs and CPUs11 positive, 7 neutral, 0 negative18100%Sep 2026
LodgeKitchen and coffee11 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative14100%Aug 2026
Dygma DefyKeyboards11 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative13100%Jul 2026
SanDisk Sansa ClipSpeakers and audioMusic players11 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative13100%Oct 2026
Milwaukee M18Tools and everyday carry11 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative11100%Apr 2026
BromptonBikes and scootersBuy it for life18 positive, 2 neutral, 1 negative2195%Apr 2026
LeicaCameras10 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative11100%Sep 2026
Lamy 2000Pens and paper10 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative11100%Jul 2026
Apple Extended KeyboardKeyboards10 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative10100%Sep 2026
VitamixKitchen and coffeeBuy it for life17 positive, 1 neutral, 1 negative1994%Jul 2026
Apple PowerBook G4LaptopsBuy it for life17 positive, 1 neutral, 1 negative1994%Oct 2026
Zojirushi Rice cookerKitchen and coffeeBuy it for life17 positive, 0 neutral, 1 negative1894%Nov 2024
Ultimate Hacking Keyboard UHKKeyboardsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this23 positive, 1 neutral, 2 negative2692%Jul 2026
Apple MacBook AirLaptopsBuy it for life876 positive, 172 neutral, 216 negative126480%Nov 2026
Commodore AmigaDesktops and mini PCsBuy it for lifeVintage computers48 positive, 5 neutral, 7 negative6087%Oct 2026
Bambu Lab P1S3D printersPeople switch to this33 positive, 4 neutral, 4 negative4189%Aug 2026
Valve Steam DeckConsoles and handheldsPeople switch to this289 positive, 40 neutral, 66 negative39581%Nov 2026
Instant PotKitchen and coffee42 positive, 10 neutral, 6 negative5888%Aug 2026
Kinesis FreestyleKeyboardsPeople switch to this42 positive, 6 neutral, 6 negative5488%Jul 2026
CasioWatches and wearablesBuy it for life68 positive, 11 neutral, 12 negative9185%Nov 2026
Speed QueenHome appliancesPeople switch to this9 positive, 5 neutral, 0 negative14100%Jun 2026
Beyerdynamic DT 990Headphones9 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative11100%Jul 2025
Fujitsu LifebookLaptops9 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative10100%Nov 2026
Toto WashletHome appliancesBidets9 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative10100%Oct 2025
Logitech K380Keyboards9 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative10100%Jul 2026
Pebble Time RoundWatches and wearables9 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative10100%Jul 2026
Lutron CasetaLights and desk gear9 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative9100%May 2025
TWSBI EcoPens and paper9 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative9100%Mar 2026
XteinkE-readers and e-ink9 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative9100%Oct 2026
Apple EarPodsHeadphones31 positive, 1 neutral, 4 negative3689%Sep 2026
Sennheiser HDHeadphonesBuy it for life21 positive, 5 neutral, 2 negative2891%Sep 2026
Pebble TimeWatches and wearables40 positive, 2 neutral, 6 negative4887%Sep 2026
AMD RyzenGPUs and CPUsPeople switch to this117 positive, 48 neutral, 25 negative19082%Oct 2026
Audio-Technica ATH-M50HeadphonesBuy it for life15 positive, 1 neutral, 1 negative1794%Jun 2026
PebbleWatches and wearablesBuy it for life72 positive, 7 neutral, 14 negative9384%Sep 2026
KoboE-readers and e-inkPeople switch to this279 positive, 58 neutral, 71 negative40880%Oct 2026
Nokia N900Phones38 positive, 6 neutral, 6 negative5086%Aug 2026
Herman Miller AeronChairsBuy it for life166 positive, 50 neutral, 40 negative25681%Oct 2026
Apple Magic TrackpadMice and trackpadsBuy it for life99 positive, 13 neutral, 22 negative13482%Oct 2026
Herman Miller MirraChairs24 positive, 3 neutral, 3 negative3089%Dec 2024
Lenovo ThinkPadLaptopsSkip some generations1166 positive, 193 neutral, 351 negative171077%Nov 2026
Intel N100GPUs and CPUsPeople switch to this14 positive, 4 neutral, 1 negative1993%Aug 2026
Sennheiser HD 280HeadphonesPeople switch to this14 positive, 2 neutral, 1 negative1793%Mar 2026
Fujifilm X-TCameras14 positive, 0 neutral, 1 negative1593%Jan 2026
Bambu Lab3D printersPeople switch to this75 positive, 6 neutral, 16 negative9782%Oct 2026
ZojirushiKitchen and coffee19 positive, 1 neutral, 2 negative2290%Jun 2026
Microsoft Sculpt ErgonomicKeyboardsBuy it for life28 positive, 3 neutral, 4 negative3588%Jul 2026
LG DualUpMonitors8 positive, 4 neutral, 0 negative12100%Aug 2026
Texas Instruments TI-83Calculators8 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative11100%Sep 2026
Dell WyseDesktops and mini PCsPeople switch to this8 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative11100%Oct 2026
Apple Power Mac G4Desktops and mini PCsBuy it for life8 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative9100%Oct 2025
Logitech TrackmanMice and trackpads8 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative9100%Aug 2026
Sennheiser MomentumHeadphones8 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative9100%Mar 2026
Samsung ChromebookLaptops8 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative9100%Nov 2026
Xreal OneVR and AR headsetsPeople switch to this8 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative9100%Sep 2026
Uni-ball SignoPens and paper8 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative8100%Jul 2026
Uni-ball JetstreamPens and paper8 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative8100%Jul 2026
GORUCK GR1Bags and luggageBuy it for life8 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative8100%Apr 2026
Apple iPodSpeakers and audioPeople switch to thisMusic players47 positive, 11 neutral, 9 negative6784%Oct 2026
Bose QuietComfortHeadphones134 positive, 22 neutral, 34 negative19080%Oct 2026