Most people buying a $500+ air purifier for their bedroom are buying the wrong machine entirely. We broke down five units by noise level, room-size match, and real review volume — and found a clear winner at $399, a best value under $100, and one $999 unit you should skip without a second thought.

None of the gas grills in this roundup are actually under $50 — the cheapest is $64.99 and the priciest hits $4,649. We cut through the mismatch, crown the Blackstone 22" as the clear winner on merit, and tell you exactly which $1,999 grill to avoid based on 6,812 reviews that say what the marketing copy won't.

Not all box fans earn their price tag. We tested industrial drum fans from 24 to 40 inches against the Vornado Model 80 to find where the real value lives — and where you're just paying for bigger numbers. Our winner hits 21,800 CFM for $272, and we're telling you exactly which unit to skip.

True washable 8x10 area rugs under $50 barely exist, and this roundup doesn't pretend otherwise. We tested the real-world value of five rugs ranging from $53 to $124, ranked by washability, non-slip performance, and review credibility — not marketing copy. One winner, one honest budget pick, and one product you should skip entirely.

Touchscreen gimmicks and inflated price tags dominate the wrong end of this market, but the best 60% compact keyboards in 2026 win on switch quality, PBT keycaps, and honest form factor. We've picked the winner, the best value, and the one to skip — backed by real specs and ratings, not marketing copy.

Most nugget ice makers under $100 produce bullet ice and call it a day. We tested the field, identified the one machine with a review sample large enough to trust, and named the honest budget pick that won't lie about what it makes. Plus: the $15 accessory that protects your counter from the drip problem nobody talks about.