The best air conditioners. It’s time.

Plus: Very comfy flip-flops

View in browser May 20, 2025 Our new favorite air conditioners Midea You can do better than a clunky, roaring AC unit that takes your window out of commission for the whole season. A good window unit can cool you quickly and quietly, and you can pretty much leave it running all summer — and barely even notice it beyond the slightest bump in your utility bill. After our latest round of testing, we've added some new recommendations to our lineup of chilly favorites, including what our expert calls "the single most efficient window AC on the market" and a remarkably quiet one that doubles as an air purifier. These air conditioners are a breeze to live with→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more › Powerful fans are often ugly. But this one is beautiful. Michael Hession/Wirecutter This handsome metal fan is more than just a pretty face. It also works extremely well. The first time editor ​​Daniela Gorny used it, she felt hints of cool air in even hard-to-reach spots all around her house. She writes: "I couldn't believe how that small fan could make my home's AC feel that much more powerful." A powerful fan with a cool vintage vibe→ More for sunny days "I walked eight miles in these wedge flip-flops, and I'd do it again" Our style expert dishes on the shockingly comfortable flip-flops she's loved for four years running→ The 6 best water bottles We've tested more than 120 bottles since 2014 to find these favorites→ Cheap sunnies we love We found seven affordable shades that look good but don't require babying→ Our favorite patio dining sets For taking dinners al fresco this time of year→ A luxurious (and on-sale) linen duvet cover This breathable cover's linen is the softest we've ever tested. And it's $61 off right now→ Your daily deal: A very, very comfortable bra With its wonderfully soft and stretchy fabric, this wireless bralette is a pleasure to wear. It's ideal for lounging — yet it's also supportive enough to wear out and about. Use promo code WIRECUTTER to get if for nearly $20 off. Get the deal→ READ THE REVIEW "I test bras for a living. The is the only one I actually wear"→ One last thing: The best sheets for hot sleepers Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Sleep hot? Don't be fooled by sheets that claim to solve the problem with fancy body-regulating technology or moisture-wicking frills. After months of testing several sets marketed as "cooling" sheets, we still think the most reliably cool, durable, and comfortable sheets for hot sleepers are good old cotton percale and linen. A few of our favorites are on sale right now→ Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can't always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Recommendation from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Recommendation, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018