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Kitchen appliances exist to rescue us from ourselves - from the delusion that we have infinite time, energy, or upper body strength. Whether you're after a blender that won't wake the neighbours or a stand mixer that costs more than your first car, we've rounded up the machines that might actually earn their counter space. No promises, obviously.
We tested the best toasters of 2026 from budget basics to smart appliances. Our top pick is the Revolution R180 Connect for its touchscreen precision and speed.
We tested six vacuum sealers, from budget to premium. Our top pick, the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro, seals one-handed and suits sous vide.
We tested six deep fryers, from compact budget models to the All-Clad. Our top pick pairs crisp results with oil filtration that spares you the chippy smell.
Expert-tested induction cooktops from budget to premium. Compare top picks including Duxtop, Breville Control Freak, and Cuisinart for your kitchen.
Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy review: unbeatable everyday white and sushi rice, a slow brown cycle, a small 5.5 cup capacity, and who should buy instead.
Breville Barista Express BES870XL review: daily driving the bean-to-cup benchmark, the shots, the steam wand apprenticeship, and whether it is worth it now.
Breville Barista Express vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte: we compare grinding, temperature, milk and price to pick the right home espresso machine.
Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy vs Cuckoo CRP-P0609S: fuzzy-logic and pressure rice cookers compared on white rice, grains, capacity, features and price.
We tested eight countertop microwaves to find the best. Our top pick is the Breville Smooth Wave for its Sensor iQ Technology and Power Smoothing Inverter.
The best food processors of 2026, from budget choppers to our top pick, the Magimix 5200 XL, with French engineering and a warranty that outlasts marriages.
We tested seven immersion blenders, from budget picks to premium. Our top pick is the Vitamix 5-Speed for its power and build quality.
We tested five air fryer toaster oven combos, from budget Cuisinart to premium Breville, and picked the models worth counter space.
We tested coffee makers from budget workhorses to precision brewers. Our top pick is the Technivorm Moccamaster, used daily in our kitchen and built to last.
We tested the best electric and stovetop kettles of 2026 from budget to premium. Our top pick is the Breville IQ Kettle Pure for its precision temperature control and generous capacity.
We tested eight rice cookers for 2026, from budget to premium induction. Our top pick is the Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH for consistent results and build quality.
We tested the best waffle makers of 2026 from budget-friendly to premium. Our top pick is the All-Clad for its build quality and dishwasher-safe plates.
