Our readers’ most purchased tech products in 2023
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With 2024 on the horizon, it’s time to take a look back at the items our readers loved most this year.
NBC Select readers made tech accessories and organizers (which make up 50% of this bestsellers list) a shopping focal point this year, suggesting an overall increased demand in travel, especially among Gen Z, since the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in May 2023.
Our readers also showed a continued interest in oral hygiene products including electric toothbrushes and LED whitening kits, as well as other beauty and wellness staples like flat irons and sound machines. Below is a list of the top 23 tech products NBC Select readers’ purchased this year.
1. Fyy Electronics Organizer
Fyy Electronics Organizer
4.5-star average rating from more than 19,000 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 37 best Amazon travel accessories for your next trip, according to experts
2. Apple AirTag 4-Pack
Apple AirTag 4-Pack
4.8-star average rating from more than 99,300 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 37 best Amazon travel accessories for your next trip, according to experts
3. Anker 523 PowerCore Portable Charger
Anker 523 PowerCore Portable Charger
Anker 523 PowerCore Portable Charger $ at Amazon
4.5-star average rating from more than 9,700 reviews on Amazon
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4. Colgate Optic White ComfortFit LED Whitening Kit
Colgate Optic White ComfortFit LED Whitening Kit
Colgate Optic White ComfortFit LED Whitening Kit $ at Amazon
Colgate Optic White ComfortFit LED Whitening Kit $ at Walmart
Colgate Optic White ComfortFit LED Whitening Kit $ at Target
4.0-star average rating from more than 800 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 9 best teeth whitening products in 2023
5. Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones $ at Amazon
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones $ at Walmart
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones $ at Best Buy
4.7-star average rating from more than 70,800 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 37 best Amazon travel accessories for your next trip, according to experts
6. O2Cool Portable Battery-Powered Fan
O2Cool Portable Battery-Powered Fan
O2Cool Portable Battery-Powered Fan $ at Amazon
4.4-star average rating from more than 21,600 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 37 best Amazon travel accessories for your next trip, according to experts
7. Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush $ at Amazon
Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush $ at Target
Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush $ at Walmart
4.6-star average rating from more than 71,800 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: The best electric toothbrushes for a cleaner smile, according to experts
8. Epicka Universal Travel Adapter
Epicka Universal Travel Adapter
Epicka Universal Travel Adapter $ at Amazon
4.7-star average rating from more than 12,700 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 37 best Amazon travel accessories for your next trip, according to experts
9. Kibiy Electric Razor for Men
Kibiy Electric Razor for Men
Kibiy Electric Razor for Men $ at Amazon
4.2-star average rating from more than 7,700 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 5 best head shavers in 2024, according to experts
10. Hicober 3-in-1 Charging Station
Hicober 3-in-1 Charging Station
Hicober 3-in-1 Charging Station $ at Amazon
4.4-star average rating from more than 5,400 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 37 best Amazon travel accessories for your next trip, according to experts
11. Tile Pro
Tile Pro
4.4-star average rating from more than 13,300 reviews on Amazon
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12. Toshiba CAF-W36USW Air Purifier
Toshiba CAF-W36USW Air Purifier
Toshiba CAF-W36USW Air Purifier $ at Amazon
4.5-star average from more than 5,900 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: The 7 best air purifiers under $150 for small spaces
13. Oral-B Smart 1500 Electric Toothbrush
Oral-B Smart 1500 Electric Toothbrush
Oral-B Smart 1500 Electric Toothbrush $ at Amazon
Oral-B Smart 1500 Electric Toothbrush $ at Target
Oral-B Smart 1500 Electric Toothbrush $ at Oral-B
4.6-star average rating from more than 16,500 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: The best electric toothbrushes for a cleaner smile, according to experts
14. LectroFan Evo Sound Machine
LectroFan Evo Sound Machine
4.5-star average rating from more than 7,900 reviews on Amazon
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15. iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer
iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer
4.4-star average rating from more than 169,400 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 7 best thermometers for kids and adults
16. Wavytalk Ionic Hair Dryer
Wavytalk Ionic Hair Dryer
Wavytalk Ionic Hair Dryer $ at Amazon
4.5-star average rating from more than 8,900 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 14 best hair dryers of 2024, according to beauty experts
17. Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater
Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater
Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater $ at Amazon
Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater $ at Home Depot
Dr Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater $ at Lowe's
4.5-star average rating from more than 23,600 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 10 best space heaters to shop in 2024, according to experts
18. Remington Balder Pro Head Shaver
Remington Balder Pro Head Shaver
Remington Balder Pro Head Shaver $ at Amazon
Remington Balder Pro Head Shaver $ at Walmart
Remington Balder Pro Head Shaver $ at Remington
4.3-star average rating from more than 9,300 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 5 best head shavers in 2024, according to experts
19. Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away Upright Vacuum
Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away Upright Vacuum
Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away Upright Vacuum $ at Amazon
Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away Upright Vacuum $ at Wayfair
Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away Upright Vacuum $ at Kohl's
4.5-star average rating from more than 24,700 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 8 best vacuums of 2024, according to experts
20. Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush
Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush
Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush $ at Amazon
Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush $ at Target
Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush $ at Best Buy
4.4-star average rating from more than 30,800 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: The best electric toothbrushes for a cleaner smile, according to experts
21. SmileDirectClub Teeth Whitening Kit with Premium Wireless LED Light
SmileDirectClub Teeth Whitening Kit with Premium Wireless LED Light
SmileDirectClub Teeth Whitening Kit with Premium Wireless LED Light $ at Amazon
SmileDirectClub Teeth Whitening Kit with Premium Wireless LED Light $ at Walmart
SmileDirectClub Teeth Whitening Kit with Premium Wireless LED Light $ at Macy's
4.3-star average rating from more than 8,900 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 9 best teeth whitening products in 2023
22. Chi Original 1-inch Digital Ceramic Hair Straightener
Chi Original 1-inch Digital Ceramic Hair Straightener
Chi Original 1-inch Digital Ceramic Hair Straightener $ at Amazon
Chi Original 1-inch Digital Ceramic Hair Straightener $ at Ulta
Chi Original 1-inch Digital Ceramic Hair Straightener $ at Target
4.4-star average rating from more than 16,900 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 11 best flat irons of 2024, according to hair experts
23. Singer Heavy-Duty 4452 Sewing Machine
Singer Heavy-Duty 4452 Sewing Machine
Singer Heavy-Duty 4452 Sewing Machine $ at Amazon
Singer Heavy-Duty 4452 Sewing Machine $ at Michaels
4.6-star average rating from more than 9,700 reviews on Amazon
Learn more: 7 best sewing machines for beginners, according to experts
Why trust NBC Select?
Kelsey Fredricks is a production coordinator at NBC Select. For this story, she rounded up bestselling products that our readers loved this year based on data from our 2023 tech coverage.
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