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Jun 11, 2025

The Most Popular Products In May, According To Forbes Vetted Readers - Forbes Vetted

Every month, Forbes Vetted rounds up the top products that piqued our readers’ interest across a range of categories. Curious about what caught their eyes? Look no further. As spring neared its end,

Every month, Forbes Vetted rounds up the top products that piqued our readers’ interest across a range of categories. Curious about what caught their eyes? Look no further.

As spring neared its end, Forbes Vetted readers splurged on a variety of items to prep for the warmer weather. Many got ready for the pool by investing in new swimwear and high-tech pool cleaners, while vacation-ready jet-setters stocked up on bestselling suitcases ahead of their summer trips.

These are the most popular products our readers loved in May across all categories, from the best ... More earbuds to our favorite high chairs.

Ahead, we’ve compiled the 24 most popular products Forbes Vetted readers shopped in May, from a skin-rejuvenating LED face mask to an editor-approved hybrid mattress. Check back here next month to see what Forbes Vetted readers shopped in June.

Helix

Year after year, the Helix Midnight Luxe continues to top our list of the best mattresses thanks to its high-quality construction: Our testers love its medium-firm feel, edge support and cooling properties. Its lightweight, plush pillow top also provides plenty of pressure relief.

Saatva

This hybrid mattress impressed testers with its enhanced, supportive features, including zoned quilting for lumbar support and a spinal wire to ensure proper spinal alignment. All this and more are why we rated it our favorite option on the market for back pain.

Leesa

With a whopping four to seven layers of cooling features, the Leesa Sapira Chill was designed with hot sleepers in mind. This, combined with its sturdy motion isolation and edge support, eventually led us to deem it the best hybrid mattress overall out of the dozens we tested.

Bonobos

For those seeking to upgrade their workwear, these sleek pants from Bonobos are made of a crisp cotton blend so soft, you may forget you have them on. And if that wasn’t enough, their fabric also contains elastane for a comfy, all-day stretch. Check out our roundup of the best men’s dress pants for more on why it topped our list.

Spanx

Just in time for the warmer weather, these swim bottoms stand out from the rest due to their textured mesh fabric, which creates a flattering, shaping effect that the Spanx brand is famous for. Their high waistband also adds subtle compression to smooth over your torso, ultimately making these our favorite tummy-control swim bottoms.

Quince

Former deputy editor Kari Molvar was a huge fan of this bag’s compact-but-spacious design: “The interior pocket holds just enough, and while the canvas lining is not as luxe as leather, it’s durable and keeps the overall price of this bag low,” she says. After extensive testing, we crowned this our top crossbody bag for its stylish, buttery-leather construction at a relatively affordable price.

On

After months of extensive testing, the On Cloud 5 won top marks in our roundup of the best walking shoes for men. Engineered with comfort in mind, this breezy sneaker is outfitted with an airy mesh upper that makes you feel, as its name suggests, like you’re walking on clouds. “I really enjoy its breathability,” says our tester. “The mesh allows airflow that helps keep my feet cool after a long walk.”

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In our roundup of the best protein powders, Forbes Vetted gear editor Cam Vigliotta spoke with dietitians who praised this formula’s high protein count (24 grams per serving), great-tasting formula and wide variety of flavors—none of which contain added sugars. Its affordability alone makes it a competitive pick, but when you add everything the formula offers together, it made our top pick overall.

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After putting the Fitbit Charge 6 through its paces, senior strategy editor and certified trainer Katie Simpson enjoyed its nearly precise monitoring features, which earned it the title of best fitness tracker for beginners. From counting steps to monitoring your sleep and/or menstrual cycles, the Fitbit Charge 6 just about tracks everything—and all in a simple, user-friendly design.

Litter-Robot

Our favorite self-cleaning litter box continues to blow away our tester (and her feline friends) after more than two years of testing. Executive strategy editor Lindsay Boyers cites its larger opening, upgraded laser-detection system and sophisticated smart features as why the Whisker Litter-Robot 4 is still the best of the rest.

Frontgate

If plush bath towels are a priority for you, look no further than this Turkish cotton design from Frontgate. Its Resort Collection towels are luxuriously soft and thick, but still absorbent enough to dry you off after showering. “After multiple washes, they look and feel exactly the same as when I first touched them,” raves our tester in her story on the best bath towels.

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Aside from its array of high-tech smart features (including Wi-Fi connectivity), the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus won high marks in our best robotic pool cleaners roundup for its plug-and-play functionality: Simply plug it in and drop it in your pool to let the device take care of the rest. Dual scrubbing brushes and a high suction power also allow it to tackle every type of pool floor surface.

Away

Senior travel editor Astrid Taran is a long-time fan of the Away brand, and the Bigger Carry-On is her most-used suitcase. In our list of the best carry-on luggage (where it came out on top), she highlights the convenience of its large capacity, integrated TSA lock and space-saving compression system.

Monos

As our best hardside luggage, the Monos Carry-On Pro Plus protects your belongings with a nearly unbreakable polycarbonate shell. Our testers also appreciate its “thoughtful design details,” including smooth-rolling wheels, a built-in front compartment and stylish, vegan leather accents.

Calpak

Lengthier trips require extra packing space, and Calpak’s Ambeur Medium has more than enough to go around. Our best checked luggage pulls out all the stops with its massive 68.3-liter capacity, and it expands up to 2 inches if you need more room. “It also has a compact design and wheels effortlessly, so I never feel like I’m lugging an enormous bag through the airport,” our tester says.

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According to tech and electronics editor Rebecca Isaascs, the EQ settings on the Technics EAH-AZ100S are adjusted perfectly right out of the box. With their long-lasting battery life (up to 10 hours) and sleek, durable aluminum build, these were her overall favorite pair in our shopping guide to the best wireless earbuds.

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Given their immersive spatial audio settings and crisp, clear sound quality, Isaacs considers these a fantastic pick for their value alone—their price usually hovers around $100. “They simply have no right to sound as good as they do,” she says, “with some of the details in the mids layering nicely compared with other competitors in this price range.”

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In our full review of the best gaming headsets, our tech team praises this headset’s handy docking station and hot-swappable battery port that extends playtime. Bonus: You can download its accompanying mobile app to adjust EQ settings, and enable one of 200-plus game audio presets so that the immersion never ends.

Omnilux

If you need an LED mask with a bit more flexibility, the Omnilux Contour Face is for you. It’s crafted with lightweight silicone for a more comfy fit and offers red light therapy to reduce the appearance of discoloration and redness. For more on why this is our favorite silicone pick, check out our broader review of the best LED face masks.

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The Opalescence Go teeth-whitening kit (our favorite favorite teeth-whitening kit overall) is as effective as it is user-friendly. Its hydrogen peroxide-based formula is strong and portioned out in trays for easy application. With the addition of xylitol, a key ingredient that reduces the risk of tooth decay, consistent use can yield results in as little as one week.

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After extensive testing, we crowned the Philips Lady Shaver Series 6000 our best overall electric razor for women. Our testers report that its foil design delivers smooth, nick-free results: “After using this, my legs almost felt like I’d used a manual shaver—the holy grail for an electric razor, since most don’t even come close,” says one.

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The Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 gives kids the ability to take photos, make calls and play light games—all without access to social media and the internet. In her story on the best kids smartwatches, deputy editor Rose Gordon Sala writes that she especially enjoyed the Gizmo’s adjustable parental controls; she also highlights the near-precise GPS tracking, which allowed her to monitor her kids as needed.

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A brand beloved by podiatrists, Saucony offers footwear known for quality and smart engineering—and its kids’ shoes are no exception. Our top overall kids’ shoe, the Cohesion KDZ features a breathable upper, an extra-grippy tread and a hook-and-loop closure smaller fingers can easily navigate.

Mockingbird

Baby and kids gear editor Margaret Badore praises this chair’s versatility in our guide to the best high chairs, where it sits at the top spot. For one, its smooth, fabric-free design means it wipes down easily; for another, it converts to a full-size booster chair to accommodate your child as they continue to grow.