The Best Office Supplies & Products

Dec 7, 2022

Gel pens offer a very satisfying writing experience because they write so smoothly across the page, it’s no surprise they’ve been a writer’s favorite for decades. We tested over a dozen sizes and designs to determine the best gel pen for various writing jobs. Our top pick is the Pentel - EnerGel Pearl in .7 mm size because it was comfortable to grip and offered the smoothest writing experience. We like the Zebra - Sarasa Mark On if you like precise, thin lines that don’t skip on the page.

Dec 6, 2022

Finding cute desk accessories can be difficult, especially when so many options exist. We picked out over a dozen different accessories and tested each for two months to find the best tools to elevate your desk and work experience. Our favorite cute accessory is the Zoocatia - Tissue Box because it’s affordable, easy to assemble, can be used in other parts of your home or office, and looks sleek. We also like the well-made acrylic Exputran - Organizer Set to help arrange pens, post-its, and other tools on our desks.

Sep 19, 2022

We tested seven of the most popular cell phone stands and determined that the sturdy APPS2Car model provided the most stability and accessibility to angle adjustments.…

Sep 19, 2022

We tested seven highly rated keyboard wrist rests to find the best ones that provide the most support and comfort. We’ve determined that the HyperX Wrist…

May 2, 2022

We researched and tested seven Himalayan salt lamps and selected The Body Source Himalayan Salt Lamp as the best for a large room. Standing at 12-inches…

Jan 15, 2022

If you, like many other people, are prone to ‘coffee sipping,’ you probably don’t finish it before it turns warm, then lukewarm, then undrinkable. Microwaving your…

Jan 11, 2022

We’ve been testing water bottles, travel mugs, and other beverage containers for four years, and the comparison people are always asking about is YETI vs. Hydro…

May 22, 2020

After interviewing experts, technicians and Spectrum representatives, we think the best modem for Spectrum is the Technicolor - E31T2V1 we got from them. But if you can only get an inferior modem, we have a replacement pick.

Dec 30, 2021

We surveyed 25 men about the books they'd recommend for other men, and after ranking a list of 50 contenders our top pick is Neil Postman's "Amusing Ourselves to Death."

Dec 28, 2022

After surveying pen collectors and performing our own writing tests, our pick for the best executive pen is the Montblanc - Meisterstück, the most iconic pen ever made.

Dec 4, 2019

We used six of the best fireproof safes to find our winner: The SentrySafe - SFW123C has excellent fire ratings and an easy-to-use dial.

Nov 8, 2019

We gripped, squeezed and fidgeted with 12 highly-rated stress balls to pinpoint the ones that actually help relieve stress, sharpen focus and improve hand health. We selected Serenilite - Hand Therapy Ball as the best overall and the Revive Stress Ball as the best for helping ease anxiety.

Mar 16, 2020

We tested the highest-rated laptop messenger bags to find out which one is the most durable, has the roomiest interior and is the most comfortable to haul on your shoulders all day. We’ve chosen the Timbuk2 - Classic Messenger Bag as the best laptop messenger bag because of its smart, utilitarian design and spacious interior. Our runner-up, the CoolBELL - Convertible Messenger Bag, has a cushioned laptop pocket and hidden straps that convert it into a backpack.

Mar 29, 2023

Table of contents The eight carry-on backpacks we tested How we selected How we tested Best overall: eBags – eTech 3.0 Best for light packers: AmazonBasics…

Sep 27, 2019

We put five highly rated backpacks to the test and determined that the InCase - Icon was the best backpack for college. Coming in at a close second is our runner-up, Fjallraven - Raven 28.

Jan 28, 2021

Picture this: Your morning routine without a commute. No traffic, no shoulder bumping and no pseudo breakfasts as you’re rushing out the door. With the rise…

Jun 28, 2019

After months of testing six bags for computer-carrying comfort, our four testers agree that The North Face – Mainframe is the best laptop backpack.

Feb 5, 2021

Table of contents Legality Funding Planning Modifications Checklist According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 40 million Americans living with a disability, which represents…

Feb 5, 2021

Do you recycle at home? According to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, 94 percent of the U.S. population has a recycling program available to them. Therefore, if…

Dec 28, 2022

After weeks writing with the most popular pens on the market, we've determined that the Pilot - G2 is the best.

Oct 6, 2021

We spent weeks testing 16 of the top mechanical pencils and found that the Uni-ball – Kuru Toga was an extremely close runner-up that features a…

Jun 20, 2023

After a long, hot summer testing 19 finalists, we’ve found the best lunch box in three different categories: bento boxes, lunch bags, medium and jumbo-sized lunch bags.

Jun 8, 2021

We group-tested 20 of the top-rated money clips on the market to find that the Storus - Smart Clip is the best money clip.

Jan 25, 2021

We spent four weeks brewing 50+ pots and 400+ cups of coffee to find the biggest crowd pleasing coffee. A Verena Street roast took first place across the board as the best cheap coffee.

Jun 16, 2023

We spent 30 hours researching and testing each aspect of the eight best label makers to find the Brother P-Touch PT-D600 was the clear winner due to its ease of use and computer compatibility.

Jan 2, 2023

We filled, drained, cleaned, and tried to break 13 travel mugs over multiple weeks to find the CamelBak Forge to be the best travel mug that performed well in all the tests.

Feb 14, 2023

After over a month of research and testing, we found Stillpoint Aromatics to be the best essential oils based on factors such as scent, farming and production, and storage practices.

Jan 20, 2022

With over 24 hours of testing and usage under our belts, we found the MYNT3D Professional 3D Printing Pen is the best 3D Pen under $100, along with one other great runner up.

Mar 17, 2020

We spent 30 hours testing six key finders: and lost a key or two, in order to make our pick for the best overall product from Tile.

Apr 5, 2019

After having highly organized marketing professionals test and rate 8 different options, we were able to make our final picks for best planner.

Jun 16, 2023

We tested the top-rated anti-fatigue mats for several weeks in the kitchen and home office and determined that the HEALEG mat is the best for comfort and support.

Aug 5, 2023

We tested the top-rated tower fans and selected the Seville Classics - UltraSlimline as the best tower fan overall. Another great tower fan is the Vornado - OSCR32 that matches the Seville in cooling power. A more expensive but excellent option is the Dyson - TP01, which has an integrated air purifier.

May 13, 2022

The dōTERRA Petal diffuser is an excellent product overall, and stands out because of its small footprint.

Apr 8, 2021

With more than 60 hours of researching and testing the best essential oil diffusers, we selected the Smiley Daisy - Hibiscus as the best overall. An esthetically beautiful diffuser is the Porseme 3D, and the best diffuser for large spaces is the Innogear 500 ml.