Our Product Experts Swear These Items Made 2020 So Much More Bearable

For over a century, the Good Housekeeping Institute has evaluated thousands of products, from the most comfortable bedding, to the best toys for all ages, to the top-tested cleaning products on the market. Since 1900, our engineers, scientists, and product analyst experts have tested items first-hand, recorded findings, and worked closely with real consumer testers to rate the best products in each category.

To say that 2020 was a different kind of year might be a bit of understatement: Most of us spent more time at home than ever, but our Lab pros continued testing to find the best educational toys to keep kids entertained for hours between remote learning sessions; kitchen appliances to keep us creative in the kitchen when our favorite restaurants closed; home gym equipment to fill the void of our favorite studios and gyms; and all the best cozy everything to lounge and sleep in.

We tested thousands of products this year, but looking back at 2020, our Good Housekeeping Institute Lab experts and editors whittled down the field to the very best products, including personal favorites and items that performed tops in testing. From clothing to home items and tech, these are the 55 best products of 2020 that our pros swear are worth getting now: