About this episode
Wirecutter’s staff tests thousands of products every year, and of that mountain of items a few always stick out as the best of the best. To close out 2025, we asked our experts to share the things they loved most–and what they think would make great holiday gifts. Whether you’re still finishing up your holiday shopping or you’re just here to soak up some end-of-year delight, this roundup is full of recommendations straight from the people who test stuff for a living. If you’d like to receive hand-picked gift recommendations right to your inbox, subscribe to Wirecutter’s gifting newsletter, The Gift! Products we reccommend: Annemarie Conte enjoys the Yummi 12” Handcrafted Taper Candles Jackie Reeve used The Company Store Company Cotton Voile Quilt to keep cozy after surgeryJames Austin gave his groomsmen gemstone dice as a personalized gamer giftAmy Kravetz gave her kid the Swatch Flik Flak Watch for a dose of nostalgiaTrey French takes the Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System on every hikeBrent Butterworth loves the Sangean WR-15 tabletop radio with a bluetooth receiver for everyday, ad-free audio at his deskJennifer Hunter says the TWP Next Morning Shirt is a splurge-worthy wardrobe upgradeJon Chase added an Amazon Echo Dot to his child’s room for on-demand music and hasn’t looked backRachel Cericola thinks every nature lover deserves the Birdbuddy Pro bird feederCatherine Kast enjoys the OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Scraper & Chopper for making everyday kitchen tasks a little easierThom Dunn’s kitchen renovation was postponed by loving the Cosori Original Air Fryer Toaster Oven
