Countertop Tech Guides & Reviews

Small appliances that earn their counter space, compared on results, cleanup and running costs.

Best Coffee Maker Without Plastic in 2026: 5 Picks Compared

For a coffee maker with no plastic at all, the 34 oz stainless steel French press is the safest pick. If you…

Blenders rated at 500 watts or more can handle basic protein shakes, while 900 watts or more suits shakes with ice or…

PTFE, the coating sold under the Teflon name, is itself a PFAS, so a PFOA-free label alone does not make an air…

Cold press juicers crush produce slowly and squeeze out more juice with less foam. Centrifugal juicers shred it at high speed, which…

A coffee maker brews automatically by dripping hot water through grounds and a paper filter. A French press is a manual brewer…

An immersion blender is best for blending right in a pot, bowl, or jar, so it suits soups, sauces, and small batches.…

Home cooks who want crispy food without the grease of a deep fryer can start here. An air fryer is healthier than…

Shoppers who want fresh juice without chopping every apple and celery stalk should start with a wide-chute cold press masticating juicer. These…

Most solo drinkers buy a full-size drip machine, then pour out half a pot every morning. Choose a personal single-serve brewer instead.…

The choice usually comes down to a large Ninja system with an 8-cup processor bowl versus a compact set like the Hamilton…

Home cooks with limited counter space who want one appliance to toast, bake, and air fry will find that these combos generally…

A blender keeps the whole fruit in your glass, while a juicer pulls out the liquid and leaves most of the fiber…

A drip coffee maker and an espresso machine are not the same thing. A drip maker lets hot water fall through medium-ground…

Choose a blender for liquids and a food processor for solids. Blenders handle smoothies, soups, sauces, and purees best. Food processors chop,…

Air fryer toaster ovens toast, bake, broil, and air fry in one countertop box, so they can replace a regular toaster oven…