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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
Pine64 PinecilTools and everyday carryPeople switch to thisTest gear and soldering55 positive, 7 neutral, 1 negative6398%Sep 2026
HP EliteDeskDesktops and mini PCs32 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative34100%Jul 2026
Darn ToughClothing and shoesBuy it for life27 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative27100%Sep 2026
Steelcase LeapChairsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this81 positive, 9 neutral, 4 negative9495%Dec 2025
Rotring 600Pens and paper24 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative25100%Aug 2025
Xteink X4E-readers and e-inkPeople switch to this40 positive, 4 neutral, 1 negative4598%Sep 2026
PC Engines APUNetworkingBuy it for life23 positive, 5 neutral, 0 negative28100%Mar 2026
Dell OptiPlexDesktops and mini PCsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this52 positive, 17 neutral, 2 negative7196%Oct 2026
Sony MDRHeadphonesBuy it for lifePeople switch to this38 positive, 8 neutral, 1 negative4797%Jun 2026
Apple M1 MaxGPUs and CPUs21 positive, 6 neutral, 0 negative27100%Jun 2026
Ergotron Monitor armLights and desk gear21 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative23100%Apr 2026
Lenovo ThinkCentre TinyDesktops and mini PCs21 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative22100%Aug 2026
3dfx VoodooGPUs and CPUsPeople switch to this20 positive, 5 neutral, 0 negative25100%Oct 2026
IKEA Standing deskDesks19 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative22100%Jan 2024
Lutron CasetaLights and desk gearPeople switch to this19 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative20100%May 2025
Sennheiser HD 600/650Headphones19 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative20100%Jun 2026
Topre RealforceKeyboardsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this19 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative20100%Jul 2026
Casio G-ShockWatches and wearablesBuy it for lifePeople switch to this81 positive, 6 neutral, 6 negative9393%Nov 2026
SupernoteE-readers and e-inkPeople switch to this42 positive, 7 neutral, 2 negative5195%Sep 2026
ZSA VoyagerKeyboardsPeople switch to this18 positive, 4 neutral, 0 negative22100%Aug 2026
HÅG CapiscoChairs18 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative20100%Jun 2026
NoctuaOther PC parts and serversBuy it for life60 positive, 9 neutral, 4 negative7394%Nov 2026
Kinesis AdvantageKeyboardsBuy it for life232 positive, 42 neutral, 26 negative30090%Aug 2026
Lamy 2000Pens and paper17 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative19100%Jul 2026
Logitech MX VerticalMice and trackpads36 positive, 2 neutral, 2 negative4095%Sep 2026
Lenovo ThinkCentreDesktops and mini PCs44 positive, 6 neutral, 3 negative5394%Oct 2026
Fujitsu LifebookLaptops15 positive, 4 neutral, 0 negative19100%Nov 2026
Bambu Lab A1 Mini3D printers15 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative16100%Aug 2026
Tex ShinobiKeyboards15 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative16100%May 2026
Framework DesktopDesktops and mini PCs24 positive, 6 neutral, 1 negative3196%Nov 2026
Speed QueenHome appliancesPeople switch to this14 positive, 5 neutral, 0 negative19100%Jun 2026
Dygma RaiseKeyboardsPeople switch to this14 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative17100%Jul 2026
FlexiSpot / Autonomous Standing deskDesks14 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative15100%Jun 2024
LG DualUpMonitorsPeople switch to this23 positive, 8 neutral, 1 negative3296%Aug 2026
AeroPressKitchen and coffeeBuy it for life134 positive, 19 neutral, 18 negative17188%Nov 2026
Intel N-seriesGPUs and CPUs13 positive, 7 neutral, 0 negative20100%Sep 2026
Sennheiser MomentumHeadphones13 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative15100%Mar 2026
Dygma DefyKeyboardsPeople switch to this13 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative15100%Jul 2026
Toto WashletHome appliancesBidets13 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative14100%Oct 2025
OpenWrt OneNetworking13 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative14100%Oct 2026
Logitech K380Keyboards13 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative13100%Jul 2026
Kinesis FreestyleKeyboardsBuy it for life70 positive, 11 neutral, 8 negative8990%Jul 2026
BeelinkDesktops and mini PCsPeople switch to this42 positive, 9 neutral, 4 negative5591%Oct 2026
BromptonBikes and scootersBuy it for life42 positive, 4 neutral, 4 negative5091%Apr 2026
Bambu Lab A13D printersPeople switch to this35 positive, 4 neutral, 3 negative4292%Oct 2026
Milwaukee M18Tools and everyday carry12 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative14100%Apr 2026
Fujifilm X SeriesCameras12 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative14100%Oct 2026
Steelcase ThinkChairsBuy it for life12 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative12100%Jun 2024
ZojirushiKitchen and coffeeBuy it for life53 positive, 3 neutral, 6 negative6290%Jun 2026
PFU HHKBKeyboardsBuy it for life87 positive, 10 neutral, 12 negative10988%Aug 2026
Das KeyboardKeyboardsBuy it for life70 positive, 18 neutral, 9 negative9789%Aug 2026
Pebble TimeWatches and wearablesBuy it for life58 positive, 7 neutral, 7 negative7289%Sep 2026
SanDisk Sansa ClipSpeakers and audioBuy it for lifeMusic players20 positive, 2 neutral, 1 negative2395%Oct 2026
Acer ChromebookLaptopsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this46 positive, 9 neutral, 5 negative6090%Oct 2026
Elgato Stream DeckWebcams and mics33 positive, 5 neutral, 3 negative4192%Sep 2026
LeathermanTools and everyday carryBuy it for life45 positive, 10 neutral, 5 negative6090%May 2026
Commodore AmigaDesktops and mini PCsBuy it for lifePeople switch to thisVintage computers66 positive, 11 neutral, 9 negative8688%Oct 2026
OnePlus OnePhones19 positive, 4 neutral, 1 negative2495%Jul 2026
BlackBerry BoldPhones19 positive, 1 neutral, 1 negative2195%Aug 2026
MakitaTools and everyday carry32 positive, 4 neutral, 3 negative3991%Sep 2026
Texas Instruments TI-83Calculators11 positive, 5 neutral, 0 negative16100%Sep 2026
Apple Extended KeyboardKeyboards11 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative12100%Sep 2026
Pentel GraphGearPens and paper11 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative12100%Jul 2026
Uni-ball SignoPens and paper11 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative11100%Jul 2026
Valve Steam DeckConsoles and handheldsPeople switch to this515 positive, 77 neutral, 106 negative69883%Nov 2026
PebbleWatches and wearablesBuy it for life112 positive, 17 neutral, 19 negative14885%Sep 2026
CasioWatches and wearablesBuy it for lifePeople switch to this97 positive, 24 neutral, 16 negative13786%Nov 2026
Sony AlphaCamerasBuy it for life47 positive, 18 neutral, 6 negative7189%Nov 2026
RoborockRobot vacuums and cleaningPeople switch to this62 positive, 10 neutral, 9 negative8187%Sep 2026
Fujifilm X100CamerasPeople switch to this30 positive, 4 neutral, 3 negative3791%Sep 2026
Motorola DroidPhonesPeople switch to this30 positive, 2 neutral, 3 negative3591%Sep 2026
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic KeyboardKeyboardsBuy it for life89 positive, 15 neutral, 15 negative11986%Jun 2026
Acorn BBC MicroDesktops and mini PCs10 positive, 5 neutral, 0 negative15100%May 2026
Dell WyseDesktops and mini PCs10 positive, 5 neutral, 0 negative15100%Oct 2026
HP ZDesktops and mini PCs10 positive, 5 neutral, 0 negative15100%Oct 2026
TypeMatrixKeyboards10 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative13100%Sep 2024
Asus RTNetworking10 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative13100%Dec 2022
MetcalTools and everyday carry10 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative13100%Sep 2026
Sharp ZaurusEverything else10 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative11100%Apr 2025
YotoSpeakers and audio10 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative11100%Jun 2026
Supernote A5XTabletsPeople switch to this10 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative11100%Dec 2024
GORUCK GR1Bags and luggageBuy it for life10 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative10100%Apr 2026
KnipexTools and everyday carry10 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative10100%May 2026
Ultimate Hacking Keyboard UHKKeyboardsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this29 positive, 1 neutral, 3 negative3391%Jul 2026
Apple iPodSpeakers and audioBuy it for lifeMusic players92 positive, 19 neutral, 16 negative12785%Oct 2026
Aranet4Smart home17 positive, 7 neutral, 1 negative2594%Mar 2026
Intel N100GPUs and CPUs17 positive, 4 neutral, 1 negative2294%Aug 2026
TWSBI EcoPens and paperPeople switch to this17 positive, 2 neutral, 1 negative2094%Mar 2026
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon3D printersPeople switch to this54 positive, 6 neutral, 8 negative6887%Sep 2026
Apple Cinema / Thunderbolt DisplayMonitorsBuy it for life44 positive, 9 neutral, 6 negative5988%Sep 2026
Apple M1GPUs and CPUs63 positive, 9 neutral, 10 negative8286%Oct 2026
Herman Miller MirraChairsBuy it for lifePeople switch to this28 positive, 4 neutral, 3 negative3590%Jan 2025
Apple iPod NanoSpeakers and audioMusic players28 positive, 4 neutral, 3 negative3590%Oct 2026
Commodore 64Desktops and mini PCsVintage computers33 positive, 12 neutral, 4 negative4989%Oct 2026
HP 15CCalculatorsBuy it for life16 positive, 3 neutral, 1 negative2094%Jun 2026
Microsoft LumiaPhonesPeople switch to this16 positive, 2 neutral, 1 negative1994%Oct 2026
Intel XeonGPUs and CPUsBuy it for life32 positive, 7 neutral, 4 negative4389%Nov 2026
Apple MacBook AirLaptopsPeople switch to thisSkip some generations1307 positive, 274 neutral, 346 negative192779%Nov 2026
LodgeKitchen and coffee36 positive, 7 neutral, 5 negative4888%Aug 2026
Logitech TrackManMice and trackpadsBuy it for life9 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative12100%Aug 2026