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May 2026/20 min/10 products tested

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The verdict

  1. 1

    Midea (U-Shaped)

    avg finish second place

    “the U-shaped Midea came out on top with an average finish of second place”
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  2. 2

    GE Profile (U-Shaped)

    avg finish 2.3

    “the GE finished in second place with an average finish at 2.3”

Other picks

  • Best value

    Black+Decker (Portable)

    “considering the price, it's going to be very hard to beat the Black & Decker at a price of under $300”
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  • Budget pick

    LG

    “if you're looking for a super affordable machine, I really like the LG. It outperformed the other two competitors that are priced below $200.”
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Everything tested 10

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