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Kitchen & Cooking

Appliances and tools, scored on performance and value.

Keurig K-Mini review: the black Keurig K-Mini single-serve coffee maker with a mug of coffee on a small kitchen counter 4.4

Keurig K-Mini Review: Is It Worth It in 2026? K-Mini vs Plus vs Mate

For most people, no: units that stop working dominate the K-Mini's critical reviews, and…

 Best countertop ice makers guide: bullet ice cubes in a white basket next to iced drinks on a kitchen counter 6.0

The Best Countertop Ice Makers in 2026: What 280 Critical Reviews Reveal About Failures

The Frigidaire EFIC189 is the only countertop ice maker we recommend, for fast bullet…

 Best portable induction cooktops: Nuwave Pro Chef, Duxtop 9600LS and Duxtop 8100MC on a sunny kitchen counter with pans 6.3

The Best Portable Induction Cooktops in 2026: What 280 Critical Reviews Reveal About Failures and Noise

The Nuwave Pro Chef is our pick for cooking control and a quiet fan,…

 Best small air fryer picks: Ninja AF101, Ninja Crispi glass air fryer and bella Slim side by side on a kitchen counter 6.8

The Best Small Air Fryers in 2026: Why a Compact 4-Quart Beats a 2-Quart Mini

The Ninja AF101 is our best small air fryer, the Ninja Crispi the pick…

 Best non-toxic air fryer picks: Ninja Crispi Pro glass air fryer, COSORI TurboBlaze and bella Slim ceramic-coated air fryers side by side on a kitchen counter 7.3

The Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers in 2026: What Buyers and Labs Report (and What the Labels Don’t Tell You)

Cook in glass with the Ninja Crispi Pro if you want to avoid a…

 Best glass air fryers: Ninja Crispi Pro, Cuisinart ClearView and Ninja Crispi DualZone glass air fryers side by side on a kitchen counter 7.1

The Best Glass Air Fryers in 2026, Ranked by Buyer Reviews and Lab Tests

The Ninja Crispi Pro is our pick, the Cuisinart ClearView the small alternative with…

 Portable kitchen appliances on a sunny kitchen counter: Ninja Crispi Pro and Ninja Crispi glass air fryers, Beast GO and Ninja Blast Max portable blenders, and Wacaco portable espresso makers

Portable Kitchen Appliances: Which Are Worth Buying (and Which to Skip)

Our highest scores go to portable espresso makers and glass air fryers; no portable…

 Is the Ninja Crispi Pro worth it? Ninja Crispi Pro glass air fryer with a roast chicken on a kitchen counter 7.1

Ninja Crispi Pro Review: Is It Worth It in 2026? What Buyers Report (vs the Original Crispi)

Better than the original Crispi on most measures, with fewer reliability complaints, but watch…

 Best portable blender pick: Beast GO Cordless portable blender with a green smoothie and its straws on a kitchen counter 6.4

The Best Portable Blenders in 2026, Ranked by Lab Tests and Real Buyer Complaints

Beast GO blends best, the Ninja Blast Max handles ice, the Ninja Blast is…

 Is the Ninja Crispi worth it? Ninja Crispi glass air fryer on the 4-qt container next to the 6-cup container on a kitchen counter 6.4

Ninja Crispi Review: Is It Worth It in 2026? Glass Safety, Buyer Complaints and Which Model to Buy

Great for one or two people who want to cook and store in the…

 Is the Ninja Blast worth it? Ninja Blast cordless portable blender with a berry smoothie on a kitchen counter 5.7

Ninja Blast Review: Is It Worth It in 2026? What 181 Buyer Reviews Reveal (vs Blast Max)

Great for protein shakes and liquid-based smoothies, weak on ice, and battery life is…

 Portable espresso maker and a fresh espresso shot with crema 7.6

Best Portable Espresso Makers in 2026: Are They Worth It? Our 3 Picks

Are portable espresso makers worth it? Yes, if you travel and accept two trade-offs.…