Small home appliances

After testing 32 toasters for dozens of hours, we think the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster is the best, especially for its low price.

We’ve tested dozens of pod-shaped air fryers, and the best is the Philips 3000 Series Airfryer L, which crisps and browns more evenly than the competition. 

A good humidifier keeps your home’s moisture levels comfortable without overdoing it or making a mess.

We’ve been testing sous vide gear for over 10 years. Here’s what you need to get started.

We’ve been testing toaster ovens since 2013 and have two favorites: the compact Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven and the large Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven.

Warm up a room and boost your home’s heating system with space heaters we’ve tested firsthand.

We cooked for months with portable induction burners and found that the Duxtop 9600LS has the best features and performance for everyday cooking.

We’ve cooked stacks and stacks of waffles since 2014 to find the best waffle makers.

Space heaters can be dangerous—we combed the manuals and spoke to experts to get advice on using them safely.

Our favorite food processor is, as it has been for a decade, the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor. It’s a durable, no-frills kitchen workhorse.

After cooking more than 275 pounds of white and brown rice, we think the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy NS-ZCC10 works best for the widest variety of grains.

Get cleaner air in a range of room sizes with air purifiers we’ve tested and measured firsthand.

We tested six over-the-range microwaves and found that they’re all very similar, but we like the GE JVM6175 because it’s easier to use than most.

We’ve been testing coffee makers since 2014, and we think the Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer offers the best combination of convenient features and delicious coffee.

Most microwaves are nearly identical, but the Panasonic Genius Sensor Inverter NN-SN67HS stands out for its even heating and useful features.

The Midea WHS-65L mini fridge has the best shelves and storage layout of any model at its price.

We’ve baked dozens of cakes and hundreds of cookies and even taken apart a few stand mixers to find the best options for baking and beyond.

The hair-straightener-shaped Nori Press claims to replace your iron and steamer, but it had several wrinkles we couldn’t overlook.

Looking to smooth wrinkles without an iron? We found three terrific steamers that will work for a range of situations and budgets.

We’ve spent years making smoothies, pesto, and date shakes to find the best personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900.

Here are all our product recommendations for keeping cool—and our advice on how to make everything work better.

Air purifiers aren’t complicated, but a few tips and techniques can help you optimize their performance.

Efficiently circulate air and rely less on your HVAC system with a powerful, compact room fan.

After testing more than 25 blenders since 2012, we haven’t found a better one than the powerful, durable Vitamix 5200.

A good portable AC is hard to find, but our picks provide year-round climate control that’s quiet and efficient.

Our firsthand tests have found air conditioners that will keep you cool, quietly and efficiently.

After 20 hours of testing, we think that the Breville Handy Mix Scraper is the best hand mixer for baking, sauces, or small-batch recipes.

You might have a great HVAC system, but the Coway Mighty just might be mightier.

We’ve found dehumidifiers that are easy to live with and effectively reduce ambient moisture in your home.

We’ve tested 19 juicers since 2014, and think the Omega VSJ843 makes the best-tasting juices, and offers the best accessories, value, and warranty.

We’ve tested dozens of multi-cookers since 2016, and the Instant Pot Rio 6-quart is our favorite. It’s sleek, simple to use, and performs basic functions well.

The Levoit LV600S is the rare ultrasonic humidifier that doesn’t over-humidify a room.

Here’s a plan for the daily care, weekly cleanouts, and long-term maintenance of your humidifier.

The quiet, lightweight Rusk W8less works as well as hair dryers five times the price. It blows hot air fast and will last for years.

A portable induction burner, which emits no heat and can cook almost anything, can take some of the misery out of cooking during a heat wave.

The Vornado 630 Medium Air Circulator is simply the most powerful home fan you can find.