We spent 40 hours toasting, broiling and baking to determine that the Breville - BOV845BSS is the best toaster oven. Our new runner-up for 2019 is the Cuisinart - TOB-260N1 as a less-expensive and equally excellent toaster oven.
The Best Kitchen Tools and Accessories
Our mission is to help you create the kitchen of your dreams by finding the best kitchen tools on the market. We run them through an extensive series of tests, then write about which ones we like (and which ones we don’t). We also break down which products are best for specific situations and lifestyles, so you can make the most informed buying choice possible.
After comparing seven machines, we found the Keurig K-Elite to be the best single-cup coffee maker. It makes stronger coffee quickly and conveniently, with all the options you need.
We have extensively tested the highest-rated multi-purpose toasters and chose the KRUPS - KH320D50 as the best 2-slice toaster and the Cuisinart - CBT-440 as the best 4-slice toaster.
Scrub Daddy has sold millions of units since being featured on Shark Tank. Our in-house testing indicates that it is worthy of the hype.
We tested the top-rated anti-fatigue mats for several weeks in the kitchen and home office and determined that the HEALEG mat is the best for comfort and support.
After three years of testing seven different pitchers, we've determined that the Brita - Monterey with Longlast filter is the best water filter pitcher.
Over two months and 40 hours of direct cleaning, we were able to come up with a clear winner for our best cleaning sponge test.
We tested 22 different bottles over several weeks in order to determine the best pick in each frequently-used category.
We spent 40 hours eating and cooking delicious waffles in order to find the best waffle maker: the BELLA - 13591 Classic Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker.
After comparing 12 different thermometers with 45 hours of research and over three years of long-term testing, we've confirmed our winner, the Lavatools - Javelin PRO Duo.
Eight household tests of seven different glass cleaners, including a DIY option, led us to pick Windex as the best overall window cleaner.
After 55 hours of research and testing, we found that the recently released Hamilton Beach - 41020 was the best electric kettle. Our runner-up, the T-fal - BF6138, is a compact, budget model for smaller kitchens and living spaces.
After blending seven blenders in several different tests to measure motor power and overall usability, the NutrilBullet Pro 900 Series was our pick for the best overall personal blender.
Eight household tests made after 30 hours of research led us to select the Brawny Pick-A-Size paper towel due to its excellence in durability, strength, absorbency and overall usability.
After more than 60 hours of researching, handling, testing, and cleaning 16 of the best oven mitts on the market, we concluded that the HOMWE - Silicone Oven Mitts are our top choice. They offer more coverage of the wrist and forearm than any other mitt we tested and are flexible enough to manage small kitchen tools.
We tested these popular water filters against each other, and the rest of the market, to find out which water filters are the best value and give you the cleanest water.
Although a great thermometer, we came to the conclusion that the Thermapen shouldn't be the top choice for most people. It's an amazing product, but not really worth its $100 price point.
The Wine Enthusiast electric wine opener is our choice due to its ease of use, great battery life, and overall brand reputation.
The NutriBullet comes with a ton of hype, but for the most part, it delivers. It took first in our test of the best personal blenders.
No water filter pitcher is better at removing all unsafe solids than the ZeroWater pitcher. However, it still came in second in our overall rankings due to slow filter time and average taste.
The SterlingPro's great construction and ability to keep a cup of coffee hotter for longer made it our choice for the best French press amongst other solid contenders. For a classic-style French press, we also recommend the Bodum - Chambord
We took down over 1000 soda cans to determine our selection of the best can crusher: the Easy Pull Auto Dispenser. The Easy Pull is quick, inexpensive, risk-free and easy to use.
Nothing keeps it poppin' quite like the Lékué, which is portable, functional, and affordable -- a great all-around package in a popcorn maker.
We spent more than 45 hours testing, sipping, and analyzing the best whiskey stones on the market to determine that Balls of Steel handily leads the pack.