Popular Kitchen Appliances That You Might Need
Eight food vacuum sealers checked for October 2026: external, chamber and handheld. The Nesco Deluxe VS-12P is the top pick, with the compact Anova for sous vide.
Eight hand mixers checked for October 2026, from $28 budget models to cordless and 350-watt options. The Breville Handy Mix Scraper is the top pick, with a Hamilton Beach for value.
Eight toaster ovens found under $100 in October 2026, including air fry, convection, roll-top and French door models. The Hamilton Beach 6 Slice Sure-Crisp is the top pick.
Eight electric griddles checked for October 2026, from $50 budget models to a lidded Zojirushi. The Presto 22-inch 07061 is the top pick for most kitchens.
Eight electric knife sharpeners checked for October 2026, from a $49 two-stage Presto to three-stage diamond models. The Chef'sChoice 15XV is the top pick for most home kitchens.
Seven hand blenders checked for October 2026, from a $40 budget stick to 600-watt and cordless models. The Braun MultiQuick 7 is the top pick, with the Vitamix 5-Speed for pure power.
A head-to-head of the 5.5-cup Zojirushi NS-TSC10 and Tiger JAX-T10U micom rice cookers, with each brand's step-up models. Zojirushi is better at keeping rice, Tiger at one-pot meals.
Eight compact basket air fryers from 2 to about 4 quarts, checked for October 2026. The Cosori Lite 2.1-Quart Mini is the top pick for one person, the Instant Pot 4QT Vortex Mini for two.
Eight electric fillet knives still sold in September 2026, from corded Rapala and KastKing models to a cordless lithium-ion knife and budget electric carving knives.
The Vitamix E320 and 7500 share a 2.2 peak HP motor, a 64-ounce low-profile container and dial controls. The real differences are noise, weight and price.