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We've spent hundreds of hours researching appliances, interviewing experts, poring over owner reviews, and testing appliances both large and small—many over the course of several years—to find the best appliances for your kitchen and home. Whether you're looking for a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a range, a vacuum, or an air conditioner, our experts pick out the right appliances for all kinds of living situations.

Large home appliances

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Small home appliances

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  • Our five picks for best microwave alongside an assortment of microwavable food.

    The Best Microwave

    by Rachel Wharton

    Most microwaves are nearly identical, but the Panasonic Genius Sensor Inverter NN-SN67HS stands out for its even heating and useful features.

  • Pictured left to right, the Breville BTA720XL Bit More Toaster, the Beautiful 2 Slice Toaster with Touch Activated Display, and the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster, three of our picks for best slot toasters. There are two pieces of toast in the Cuisinart, three stacks of toast behind each toaster, along with blackberry jelly and orange marmalade, a plate with butter, a cup of coffee, a jar of sugar and a clementine, all pictured on a tan background.

    The Best Toaster

    by Michael Sullivan

    After testing 32 toasters for dozens of hours, we think the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster is the best, especially for its low price.

  • The Philips 3000 Series Airfryer, closed, with a bowl of fries, a bowl of chicken nuggets, and a small ramekin of ketchup pictured on a tan background, our top pick for best air fryers.

    The Best Air Fryer

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We’ve tested dozens of pod-shaped air fryers, and the best is the Philips 3000 Series Airfryer L, which crisps and browns more evenly than the competition. 

Vacuum cleaners

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  • All the cordless stick vacuums we tested for this guide, with pet hair, candy, cereal, and dirt and other messes on the floor.

    The Best Cordless Stick Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Power cords got you wound up? We’ve tested dozens of cordless stick vacuums to find those with the best combination of cleaning power, comfort, and convenience.

  • Four different vacuums pictured with crumbs on the floor.

    The Best Upright and Canister Vacuums

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Only a powerful plug-in upright or canister vacuum can truly deep-clean your carpets and floors. We recommend four.

  • The Robot Vacuum Budget Pick, the Eufy Robovac 11S Max, and the top Robot Vacuum pick, the Roborock Q5 Max Plus, on a pink floor strewn with cereal and hair.

    The Best Robot Vacuums

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Robot vacuums never get bored or tired, so with little effort on your part, they can keep your floors consistently tidy.

More Appliances Posts

  • A dishwasher shown loaded with bowls and mugs.

    How to Use Your Dishwasher Better

    by Andrea Barnes

    Dishwashers save water, time, and energy. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your machine.

  • A view of a Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker

    The Best Slow Cooker

    by Anna Perling

    We spent 109 hours researching and testing 14 slow cookers, and found that the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget is the best you can get.

  • Our three picks for best air fryer toaster oven, with one of them stacked on the others forming a pyramid.

    The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven

    by Michael Sullivan

    If you want an appliance that’s more versatile than a pod-shaped air fryer, we recommend the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro.

  • A compact washer and dryer.

    The Best Compact Washer and Dryer

    by Liam McCabe and Andrea Barnes

    Of the compact washer and dryer sets we considered, the Bosch WAT28400UC and WTG86400UC have all the important features we like at a more affordable price.

  • Four humidifiers shown together with an oil diffuser.

    The Best Humidifier

    by Thom Dunn

    A good humidifier keeps your home’s moisture levels comfortable without overdoing it or making a mess.

  • A stainless steel dishwasher flanked by yellow kitchen cabinets

    The Best Dishwashers

    by Andrea Barnes

    We stress-tested 12 dishwashers and continue to recommend the Bosch 300 Series for its strong cleaning performance, features, and reliability for the price.

  • A person, wearing a New York Times logo shirt, testing a treadmill to find the best.

    The Best Treadmill

    by Seth Berkman

    We’ve tested 34 treadmills since 2017. The stable, spacious, easy-to-use NordicTrack Commercial 1750 is our top pick.

  • A Cuisinart and a Panasonic toaster oven, shown side by side with toasted white bread slices in them.

    The Best Toaster Oven

    by Michael Sullivan

    We’ve been testing toaster ovens since 2013 and have two favorites: the compact Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven and the large Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven.

  • Four of the space heaters we tested for this guide, next to a pair of moccasin-style slippers.

    The Best Space Heaters

    by Thom Dunn

    Warm up a room and boost your home’s heating system with space heaters we’ve tested firsthand.

  • The various handheld vacuums that were tested resting amongst each other and scattered cereal and pet hair.

    The Best Handheld Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Handheld vacs ferret out crumbs from cushions, dirt from car seats, and fur from sofas. We recommend the Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit.

  • Several of our vacuum picks.

    The Best Vacuum Cleaners

    by Sabine Heinlein

    For a dependable, versatile, and affordable cleaner, we prefer a bagless upright, but we have recommendations for other types of vacuums as well.

  • Two of the portable induction cooktops that we tested to find the best cooktop, one holding a pot of boiling water.

    The Best Portable Induction Cooktop

    by Rachel Wharton

    We cooked for months with portable induction burners and found that the Duxtop 9600LS has the best features and performance for everyday cooking.

  • Some of our picks for best waffle maker displayed next to a bunch of plates with waffles and fruits, and a pitcher of maple syrup.

    The Best Waffle Maker

    by Gabriella Gershenson

    We’ve cooked stacks and stacks of waffles since 2014 to find the best waffle makers.

  • Front view of a GE freestanding gas range in a kitchen.

    The Best Gas Stoves and Ranges

    by Rachel Wharton

    The GE JGB735 has a convection oven and an excellent cooktop for the price, and it offers the best looks and build quality of any affordable gas range we found.