Buying guides for refrigerators, freezers, ovens, blenders, mixers, slow cookers and other kitchen appliances.
Seven hard-boiled eggs or a dozen? We compared five electric models on capacity, cook styles and shut-off features to find the best egg cooker for your kitchen.
Speeds, attachments, cases and weight: we compared six corded models from four brands to find the best hand mixer for cookies, cream and mashed potatoes.
From a 2-cup Dash to Zojirushi induction, we compare seven models on capacity, brown rice and steam settings to find the best rice cooker for your kitchen.
Fire-safety groups say plug a freezer straight into the wall. If you truly can’t, the best extension cord for freezer use is short, grounded and 12–14 AWG.
Width, CFM, ceiling height or ducting? We compared six ceiling-mount hoods on listing specs to find the best island range hood for 30- and 36-inch cooktops.
Garlic, salsa or hummus for two? Compare the best food chopper picks, from 3-cup electric minis to pull-cord and press models, by bowl size, power and cleanup.
Tilt-head or bowl-lift, 3.5 or 7 quarts? Compare the best stand mixer picks from KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Martha Stewart and Hamilton Beach by bowl and speed.
WiFi app or a simple dial? Compare the best sous vide cookers from Anova, Breville and Greater Goods, plus containers, racks and the food safety rules to know.
Quarter, half or full-size pans on 120V or 240V? We compared six countertop units on racks, heat range and timers to find the best commercial convection oven.
Electric, manual or a hose kit for your FoodSaver? Compare the best jar vacuum sealer options by lid size, auto-stop and charging, and see what jars can’t do.
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