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Kitchen appliances

Our experts review the best new kitchen appliances in tried and tested guides

Find all of our kitchen appliance reviews here. Whether you're looking for a stand mixer that does the hard work for you or a pod coffee machine for the perfect brew, our reviews provide the info you need. We'll also bring you the latest deals on kitchen appliances to help you find a bargain.

Kitchen appliance top picks

<p>From pizza to chips, and joints of meat, the humble air fryer can do it all</p>

Kitchen Appliances

Best air fryers for 2026, tried and tested by an expert

Whether you’re cooking crunchy chips, crispy bacon, or a baked potato, these are the air fryers I’d recommend

<p>Freestanding solo microwaves are most suited to anyone looking to just plug in and heat up</p>

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8 best microwaves for quick and easy cooking

<p>We considered attachments, functions and – very importantly – how easy they were to clean </p>

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Best blenders for 2025, tested by experts

<p>There’s something here for every kitchen, with options from Samsung, Beko and more</p>

Kitchen Appliances

Best fridge-freezers for 2025, tried and tested

Deals on kitchen appliances

<p>Air fryers also use little or no oil to cook food, meaning healthier chips could be on your menu</p>

Kitchen Appliances

Best air fryer deals in January 2025, from Ninja to Tefal

<p>Save money and whip up meals in minutes </p>

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Best cheap microwave deals this month, from Samsung to Sharp

<p>It pays to keep an eye out for offers on large appliances</p>

Kitchen Appliances

The best fridge freezer deals in the sales for July 2023

Coffee machines

<p>An experienced barista used these machines for two weeks to put them through their paces</p>

Best bean-to-cup coffee machines 2023, tried and tested

<p>If you’re purchasing to specifically to enjoy a certain Costa coffee you enjoy, make sure the capsules will be compatible</p>

Kitchen Appliances

7 best coffee pod machines for an easy at-home brew

<p>We tested aesthetics, how much space they take up, and the noise they produce when making our drink just so you can have the perfect cuppa</p>

12 best espresso machines for barista quality coffee at home

Baking

<p>We baked plenty of sweet and savoury treats to find out which of these mighty machines is worth your dough </p>

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Best stand mixers 2025: Tried and tested by bakers

<p>We creamed butter, whisked egg whites and kneaded dough, to find the ones that stood out </p>

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Best hand mixers 2025, tried and tested

<p>We looked for strength and durability, the evenness of the bake and ease of cleaning</p>

10 best cake tins to make showstopper bakes in

More kitchen appliance reviews and deals

<p>The gadget heats and whisks the milk and chocolate together, to create a silky-smooth mixture and frothy top</p>

Kitchen Appliances

Hotel Chocolat velvetiser review: Is the hot chocolate maker worth it?

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