The brands that lost
A winner is only half the story. Here is the product that finished dead last in each head-to-head test, pulled straight from the measured results. Click through to see exactly where it fell down.
Finished last of 5 in motor oil additives.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 12 in countertop ice maker.
See whyFlashlights & LightingFinished last of 18 in flashlight.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 12 in carpet and upholstery spot cleaner.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 16 in diagonal cutters.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 8 in air conditioners.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 14 in drill bit set.
See whyMyths & ExperimentsFinished last of 10 in fuel saving devices.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 10 in windshield water repellent.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 5 in engine oil contaminant.
See whyGadgets & TechFinished last of 16 in phone case.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 17 in drill and tap set.
See whyGadgets & TechFinished last of 12 in thermal imaging camera.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 13 in air purifier.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 14 in brake parts cleaner.
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 9 in portable power station.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 18 in precision screwdriver set.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 10 in air fryer.
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 14 in solar car battery chargers.
See whyGadgets & TechFinished last of 13 in hidden camera detectors.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 12 in backpack.
See whyBatteries & Power BanksFinished last of 37 in aa batteries.
See whyBatteries & Power BanksFinished last of 16 in rechargeable hand warmers.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 10 in mechanics tool sets.
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 18 in tire inflator.
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 14 in jump starter.
See whyGadgets & TechFinished last of 13 in two-way radio.
See whyFlashlights & LightingFinished last of 16 in outdoor solar security lights.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 12 in space heater.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 12 in torque wrench.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 11 in foaming car wash soap.
See whyFuel & AdditivesFinished last of 15 in fuel stabilizer (plus a separate 1-year headlight restoration kit durability check-in).
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 13 in compact chainsaw.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 9 in thread chaser.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 10 in plastic trim restorers.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 14 in tarps.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 18 in locking pliers (vice grips).
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 16 in rechargeable waist/neck fans.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 17 in jet fan blower.
See whyFlashlights & LightingFinished last of 19 in flashlight.
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 13 in car battery charger.
See whyGadgets & TechFinished last of 12 in inspection camera.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 16 in calipers.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 13 in tower fan.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 11 in cordless hammer drill.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 21 in garden hose spray nozzle.
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 14 in car battery tester.
See whyFlashlights & LightingFinished last of 18 in lighters.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 10 in string trimmers.
See whyGadgets & TechFinished last of 10 in outdoor security camera.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 16 in power cutter.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 13 in air compressor.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 16 in screwdriver.
See whyGadgets & TechFinished last of 11 in dash cams.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 21 in adjustable wrenches.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 9 in engine coolant additive.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 18 in universal joints (impact-rated socket adapters).
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 15 in cordless air duster.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 12 in impact drivers.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 10 in battery powered chainsaw.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 11 in hair dryer.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 11 in serpentine belt tool.
See whyFuel & AdditivesFinished last of 13 in diesel anti gel fuel additive.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 19 in pocket/folding knives.
See whyBatteries & Power BanksFinished last of 29 in aa batteries (alkaline and lithium).
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 9 in solar generators.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 20 in step drill bits.
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 13 in jump starter.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 18 in half inch drive ratchet.
See whyGadgets & TechFinished last of 15 in infrared thermometers.
See whyFlashlights & LightingFinished last of 18 in headlamp.
See whyAdhesives, Glue & TapeFinished last of 16 in hot glue guns.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 10 in home tool kit.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 11 in car ramps.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 14 in laundry stain removers.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 19 in end cutting pliers.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 23 in tire pressure gauge.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 10 in tire shine.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 9 in t-shirt.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 12 in laundry detergent.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 12 in fan.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 12 in neck fan / personal air conditioner.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 9 in wheel and tire cleaner.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 12 in kitchen knife sets.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 15 in coffee maker.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 8 in ceramic coating.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 14 in flare nut wrench.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 6 in motor oil.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 18 in heat gun.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 15 in hand cleaners.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 13 in mechanic's creeper.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 18 in trash bags.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 7 in headlight restoration kit.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 14 in non-stick frying pan.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 14 in drill bit.
See whyGadgets & TechFinished last of 14 in tumbler.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 6 in chainsaw bar and chain oil.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 8 in mechanics tool set.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 16 in 3/8 inch flex head ratchets.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 3 in chainsaw.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 7 in mig welders.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 17 in center punches.
See whyPower Tool BatteriesFinished last of 5 in power tool batteries.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 7 in windshield repair kit.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 13 in ratcheting stubby screwdrivers.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 8 in drill bit sharpener.
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 13 in tire inflators.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 14 in telescopic magnet.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 4 in automatic transmission fluid (dexron vi).
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 3 in inverter generator.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 9 in car jacks.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 7 in lawn mower blade.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 7 in wheel lock.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 4 in motor oil.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 11 in corded angle grinder.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 3 in chainsaw.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 17 in extractor wrenches.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 17 in folding hand saws.
See whyFasteners & HardwareFinished last of 7 in winches.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 14 in oil stop leak additive.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 13 in work boots.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 6 in cordless framing nailer.
See whyFuel & AdditivesFinished last of 4 in small gas engine.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 9 in bench grinders.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 16 in heated gloves.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 8 in gas chainsaw.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 16 in utility knife.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 12 in jeans.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 11 in jack stands.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 10 in blender.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 4 in motor oil.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 10 in bench vise.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 12 in annular cutters.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 15 in stapler.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 13 in ratcheting combination wrenches.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 13 in rtv gasket maker.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 10 in cordless leaf blower.
See whyHome AppliancesFinished last of 8 in cordless vacuum.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 15 in circular saw blades.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 18 in 3/8 inch drive ratchets.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 14 in ratcheting screwdriver.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 16 in work gloves.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 8 in floor jack.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 10 in right angle drill.
See whyGadgets & TechFinished last of 15 in extension cords.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 12 in locking pliers.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 21 in combination wrenches.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 12 in work jeans.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 4 in motor oil.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 15 in folding pocket knife (edc).
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 9 in string trimmer.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 12 in battery-powered sanders.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 14 in wire stripper.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 10 in chop saw metal cutting blade.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 10 in cordless circular saws.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 9 in carbide burr set.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 14 in needle nose pliers.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 10 in angle grinder.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 14 in laser tape measure.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 9 in tap and die set.
See whyFasteners & HardwareFinished last of 11 in deck screws.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 10 in oscillating multi-tool.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 11 in torque wrench.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 15 in scissors.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 13 in allen keys.
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 10 in jump starter.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 6 in cordless ratchets.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 16 in adjustable wrench.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 14 in pliers.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 14 in multitool.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 13 in slip joint pliers.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 4 in tire repair/plug kit.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 8 in spray paint.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 13 in locking pliers.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 9 in rust converter.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 6 in lawn mower blade sharpener.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 10 in truck bed liner.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 12 in work boots.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 11 in shop towels.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 8 in pressure washer.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 10 in circular saw blade.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 8 in brush cutter blade.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 11 in ratchet strap.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 11 in tape measure.
See whyWorkwear & Safety GearFinished last of 10 in work gloves.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 9 in cordless reciprocating saw.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 11 in sandpaper.
See whyBatteries & Power BanksFinished last of 23 in aa lithium rechargeable battery.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 7 in cordless (battery powered) wet/dry shop vacs.
See whyAdhesives, Glue & TapeFinished last of 12 in epoxy putty.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 5 in impact wrench.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 7 in chainsaw.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 5 in battery grease gun.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 18 in impact socket adapter.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 10 in chainsaw chain.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 4 in 3/8 inch cordless ratchets.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 8 in windshield wiper blade.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 6 in chainsaw.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 10 in oscillating multi-tool blade.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 8 in aluminum welding rod.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 4 in impact driver.
See whyFasteners & HardwareFinished last of 12 in cable tie.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 9 in plastic trim restorer.
See whyPower ToolsFinished last of 7 in shop vacs.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 8 in ceramic spray coating.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 14 in hole saw.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 9 in car scratch repair kit.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 3 in oil treatment additive.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 10 in cutting oil.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 13 in step drill bits.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 8 in trimmer line.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 7 in headlight restoration kit.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 8 in brush cutter blade.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 8 in knife sharpener.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 5 in spark plugs.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 7 in drill bit sharpener.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 10 in impact driver bits.
See whyPower Tool BatteriesFinished last of 3 in power tool battery (20v lithium ion).
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 6 in knife sharpener.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 7 in corrosion inhibitor spray.
See whyBatteries & Power BanksFinished last of 12 in aa rechargeable battery.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 11 in utility knife blade.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 12 in twist drill bit.
See whyJump Starters & Car PowerFinished last of 8 in portable jump starters.
See whyFuel & AdditivesFinished last of 6 in diesel fuel additive.
See whyAuto Parts & RepairFinished last of 9 in windshield wiper blade.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 10 in interior paint.
See whyAdhesives, Glue & TapeFinished last of 10 in masking tape.
See whyAdhesives, Glue & TapeFinished last of 9 in duct tape.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 5 in rust removal products.
See whyAdhesives, Glue & TapeFinished last of 5 in construction adhesive.
See whyAdhesives, Glue & TapeFinished last of 6 in construction adhesive (marine-rated).
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 4 in motor oil.
See whyAdhesives, Glue & TapeFinished last of 7 in hot glue sticks.
See whyEngine Oil & FluidsFinished last of 4 in motor oil.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 6 in penetrating oil.
See whyFasteners & HardwareFinished last of 6 in drywall anchor.
See whyHand ToolsFinished last of 7 in nail and screw holding strength.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 6 in metal cutoff wheels.
See whyFasteners & HardwareFinished last of 7 in zip tie.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 3 in reciprocating saw blade.
See whyAdhesives, Glue & TapeFinished last of 4 in adhesive/glue.
See whyBatteries & Power BanksFinished last of 10 in aa battery.
See whyCar Care & DetailingFinished last of 3 in spray sealant.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 6 in demolition sawzall blades.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 4 in bi-metal sawzall blade.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 3 in penetrating fluid.
See whyBlades, Bits & AbrasivesFinished last of 7 in reciprocating saw blade.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 7 in chain lubricants.
See whyOutdoor Power EquipmentFinished last of 5 in trimmer line.
See whyHome & CleaningFinished last of 5 in spray-in truck bed liner.
See whyMyths & ExperimentsFinished last of 3 in 3d printed cylinder head material.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 7 in rust removers.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 6 in penetrating fluid.
See whyAdhesives, Glue & TapeFinished last of 7 in electrical tape.
See whyAdhesives, Glue & TapeFinished last of 8 in duct tape.
See whyMyths & ExperimentsFinished last of 3 in wood cylinder head.
See whyShop Chemicals & LubricantsFinished last of 6 in penetrating oil.
See whyFuel & AdditivesFinished last of 3 in small engine fuel.
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