Our readers' top 10 most-purchased gadgets shocked our editor (particularly No. 7)
Publish Time: 01 Jan, 1970

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One of the great things about this job is that I get to write about all sorts of gadgets. Many times, the stuff that catches my eye isn't the hot-ticket item like a new iPhone, but the smaller, stranger, more obscure stuff. These are things you might never have known existed, but they enter your life and change it for the better.

And looking at the list of top-selling gadgets (by number of units sold through our story links) that readers have been buying in 2025, it seems that readers share my taste for smaller, more obscure gadgets that turn out to be super useful in their own way. 

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So let's take a quick look at what our readers have been buying this year. (Your privacy is protected -- we only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and there is no way for us to identify individual people's purchases.)

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1. Chipolo One Point Bluetooth finder tags
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2. USB-C Magnetic Adapter 2-pack
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2. USB-C Magnetic Adapter 2-pack
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3. NexTool multitool
Here is the NexTool multitool on a jet plane!
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4. DottorPod Mini iSesamo Spudger
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5. Amazon Basics 15-in-1 multitool
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6. Torras MiniMag Power Bank
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7. Ear Wax Removal Tool Camera
It's supposed to go in your ear -- but this one hasn't been in any!It's supposed to go in your ear -- but this one hasn't been in any!
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8. Futuriza Tech Hydra Type-C Multi Cable 100W
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9. InfiRay P2 Pro thermal camera
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10. Wera Tool Check Plus Bit Ratchet Set
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The 10 most popular gadgets among readers in 2025


1. Chipolo One Point Bluetooth finder tags

While are the best choice for iPhone users, Bluetooth tracker options for Android users have been somewhat limited over the years. But a few companies have stepped up to the plate to fill that void, and one of those is Chipolo. 

The Chipolo One Point key fob is very much like an AirTag, powered by a battery that lasts about a year. It's also water-resistant to IPX5 standard (which means it's splashproof). It's a great tag, and goes a long way to end the frustration (and arguments) that come from things like lost keys!

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2. USB-C Magnetic Adapter 2-pack

This might be one of the best USB-C accessories I've ever purchased. It's a magnetic breakaway USB-C connector similar to Apple's MagSafe connector, compatible with all your devices, from smartphones and tablets to power banks, docks, and laptops, including MacBooks that lack MagSafe. 

A magnetic breakaway USB-C connector consists of two parts: the first part is the USB-C port that plugs into the device you want to protect -- be that a laptop, smartphone, charger, power bank, or other device -- and the other part goes on the end of the cable you're going to use.

I've got a good handful of these connectors, and I use them daily.

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3. NexTool multitool

I like my EDC (everyday carry) gadgets, but when I travel by air, I almost always end up having to empty my pockets of a lot of useful stuff. I find it handy and convenient to have a screwdriver, scissors, and a pair of pliers close at hand, but most multitools are a no-go at airports and on commercial aircraft, often confiscated. 

But Nextool has a TSA-friendly multitool called the Mini Sailor Pliers Lite, and I've taken this with me on several flights with no issues whatsoever.

NexTool's mini multitool fits the bill perfectly. It has no blade and features needle-nose pliers with wire cutters, tiny scissors, a bottle opener, a SIM extractor, and Phillips head and flathead screwdrivers. There's also a handy keyring for attaching it to your keys. 

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4. DottorPod Mini iSesamo Spudger

There's one tool that I carry with me everywhere. It lives on my keychain and is simple yet incredibly versatile, capable of handling all sorts of tasks. This tool is an absolute workhorse, from opening letters to popping open random electronic gadgets.

It's the DottorPod Mini iSesamo Spudger. Whether I'm dealing with seams glued shut, ultrasonically welded, or jus...

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