Best Appliances
Small appliances handle the daily kitchen and home jobs, from cold brew makers and blenders to handheld vacuums and sewing machines. The best small appliance balances capacity, power, and how easy it is to clean, because the one that is a pain to wash ends up unused in a cupboard. Match the size to your space and household, and check that replacement parts or filters are easy to find.
30 appliances tracked, prices checked weekly by Elan Harpaz.
Buying guides
All 30 appliances
Ordered by our own picks first, then by Amazon rating weighted by review count.
Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker - BPA-Free Tritan Pitcher with Airtight Leakproof Lid, Silicone Grip Handle, Fine-Mesh Filter - Shatter-Proof, Dishwasher Safe, Made in USA - 1 Quart/Black
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Best for: Daily iced coffee drinkers who want a pitcher that survives the dishwasher, the fridge door and being dropped.
Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer with 2 Independent Frying Baskets, Match Cook & Smart Finish to Roast, Broil, Dehydrate & More for Quick, Easy Meals, Grey | Air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, dehydrate, 2 independent baskets, Smart Finish, Match Cook
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Best for: Families who want two dishes finished at the same time without a second appliance.
Tiger Jbv A10u 5.5 Cup Micom Rice Cooker with Tacook (White) | Tacook steamer tray
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Best for: Families who want restaurant-texture rice and a second dish cooked at the same time, without paying full fuzzy-logic price.
Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer, 9-in-1, 6 Qt, PFAS-Free Ceramic Coating | 90°–450°F, 5 Level Fan Speeds, 9 in 1 Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil, Dry, Frozen, Proof, Reheat, Keep Warm, Safety lock, 1725W
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Best for: One or two people who want fast, quiet basket frying without a big machine.
Zojirushi Ns ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer (White) | Automatic keep-warm, delay timer
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Best for: Anyone who cares about rice texture more than cook time, and plans to keep the machine for a decade or more.
Hario "Mizudashi" Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 1000ml, Brown
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Best for: A coffee drinker with a slim fridge door who wants glass, not plastic, and makes a liter at a time.
OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker 32 oz, Iced Coffee Maker with Carafe, Brews Cold Brew Concentrate
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Best for: Latte and iced coffee drinkers who want a strong concentrate and a week of coffee from one brew.
AROMA Digital Rice Cooker, 4-Cup (Uncooked) / 8-Cup (Cooked), Steamer, Grain Cooker, Multicooker, 2 Qt, Stainless Steel Exterior, ARC-914SBD
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Best for: Anyone who wants rice on the table without thinking about it, and won't miss the extra settings.
Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, Brushed Stainless Steel | Roast, bake, dehydrate and more with countertop oven's 13 functions | Convection setting reduces cook time by up to 30%
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Best for: Anyone replacing a toaster oven who wants air frying built into a real countertop oven.
Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade Blender for Smoothies, Soups, Ice Cream and More, Stainless-Steel Blades, Self-Cleaning Kitchen Appliance, 64 Oz Container, Black
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Bialetti Moka Express Iconic Italian Stovetop Espresso Maker (Natural Silver, 6 Cups)
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BLACK+DECKER dustbuster AdvancedClean Handheld Vacuum Cordless, Compact Home and Car Vacuum with Crevice Tool, Rotating Nozzle and Charging Station, Large Dust Bowl (CHV1410L)
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The dustbuster basically invented this category, and the swiveling nozzle makes it genuinely useful for car interiors. A keep-it-on-the-counter kind of tool.
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for in a small kitchen appliance?
Weigh capacity against your counter and storage space, then look at how easy it is to take apart and clean, since that decides whether you keep using it. Motor power or wattage matters most for blenders and anything that crushes or grinds.
How much should I spend on a blender?
A budget blender handles smoothies and shakes just fine, so spend more only if you regularly crush ice, make nut butters, or want a tougher motor that lasts for years. Personal and portable blenders are great value if you mostly make single servings.
Are cordless handheld vacuums powerful enough?
For quick cleanups of crumbs, pet hair, and car interiors, a good handheld is plenty and far more convenient than dragging out a full vacuum. They are not meant to replace a main vacuum for deep whole-home cleaning.