Research-Based Buying Guides for Your Desk, Your Coffee and Your Pocket

SoftPickr publishes research-based buying guides for three things most people use every day: the desk they work at, the coffee they drink while working, and the flashlight or pocket tool they carry. Every guide compares a small group of products on published specifications, prices and thousands of verified owner reviews, and says plainly who each pick is for and who should skip it. We do not accept paid placements. When you buy through our Amazon links we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you, which is how the site is funded (see our affiliate disclosure and how we research).

Home office and desk setup

Start with the budget ergonomic desk setup guide, which explains what to buy first and why. Then go deeper:

• Best office chair for a tall person, best ergonomic chair for small users and our office chair price guide
• Best under desk heater for cold home offices this winter
• Best under desk drawer, best vertical laptop stand and best balance board for a standing desk
• Best ergonomic mouse for large hands, best wrist rest for your keyboard, monitor light bars and desk chair mats

Coffee and espresso

• Best espresso machine under $500, from the Breville Bambino Plus to the Gaggia Classic Pro
• Best espresso accessories: the scale, tamper, knock box and pitcher worth adding first
• Best gifts for coffee lovers, ten ideas from $9 to $400

Flashlights and everyday carry

• Best EDC flashlight: five pocket lights compared on output, runtime and battery

Seasonal guides

• Best Halloween projector for windows, porches and garage doors

Prices and ratings change often on Amazon, so every guide shows the date we last checked them, and we refresh our most-read guides before big sales such as Prime Big Deal Days and Black Friday.