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Ovens & Toasters

Breville BTA820XL Die-Cast Smart Toaster, 2 Slice, Brushed Stainless Steel

The Breville Die-Cast Smart Toaster (BTA820XL) is a compact 2-slice, brushed stainless steel toaster with wide slots, LED browning progress, and motorized lowering—designed for cooks who want more control than a basic pop-up.

90.9 Dude Score Read
Small Appliances

Elite Gourmet EMT-625B Ultimate Precision Electric Deli Food Meat Slicer Removable Stainless Steel Blade, Adjustable Thickness, Ideal for Cold Cuts, Hard Cheese, Vegetables & Bread, 7.5”, Black

A value-focused electric deli slicer with a 7.5" stainless blade and die-cast aluminum body. Great for thin deli cuts at home, but owners flag motor strain, plastic parts, and cleaning quirks.

86.9 Dude Score Read
Small Appliances

Hamilton Beach Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, Fits 9” Pizza, 4 Slice Capacity, Powerful Circulation, Auto Shutoff, Stainless Steel (31403)

A compact stainless-steel toaster oven with an air-fry basket, 4-slice capacity and 200–450°F range. Strong value and good cooking performance, with owner notes about exterior heat and drip-pan care.

84.9 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Cosori Rice Cooker 10 Cup, 24h Keep Warm, Non-stick Ceramic Inner Pot, 18 Functions Fuzzy Logic Rice Maker with Stainless Steel Steamer Basket, Sauté, Slow Cooker, Black

A versatile 5.0‑quart rice cooker with fuzzy logic, dual heating, 18 functions, and a stainless-steel steamer basket. Great for families who want consistently fluffy rice and multi-use cooking.

97.5 Dude Score Read
Specialty Appliances

Magic Mill Premium Food Dehydrator Machine (10 Extra-Large Stainless Steel Trays) 700W Dryer for Beef Jerky, Fruits, Vegetables, Dog Treats, 48 Hour Digital Timer - 95°-167° Temperature Control

A roomy, quiet 700W dehydrator with 10 XL stainless trays and digital controls. Great for batch drying fruits, herbs, and jerky—though temperature accuracy and cabinet rigidity draw mixed owner feedback.

96.5 Dude Score Read
Mixers

Yomelo 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer Electric, 400W Powerful DC Motor, Hand Mixer Electric Handheld with Snap-On Storage Case, 5 Stainless Steel Accessories, Beaters, Dough Hooks, Whisk(Ice Blue/Black)

A compact, digital 400W hand mixer with nine speeds, turbo, and a snap-on storage case. Strong value for light-to-medium baking needs but not intended for heavy bread dough.

92.5 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Aroma Housewares Professional Plus ARC-5000SB 20 Cup (Cooked) Digital Rice Cooker, Food Steamer, Slow Cooker, Stainless Exterior/Nonstick Pot, Silver, Black, 10-cup uncooked/20-cup cooked/4QT

The AROMA ARC-5000SB is a 500W countertop multi-cooker that promises rice, steam, slow-cook and sauté-then-simmer routines in a 20-cup (cooked) capacity. Owners like the versatility—verify the listing for care and capacity details.

97.5 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Cuisinart 4 Slice Countdown Motorized Toaster, Compact Design with Extra-Wide Slots for Toasting, Defrost & Reheat Functions, CPT-435P1, Stainless Steel

A stainless-steel, motorized 4-slice toaster with digital countdown, bagel/defrost/reheat functions and 1.5" wide slots. Well-featured for families but owner reports about uneven toasting and flimsy levers are mixed.

89.8 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

BLACK+DECKER 16-Cup Rice Cooker, RC516, 8-Cup Uncooked Rice, Steaming Basket, Removable Non-Stick Bowl, One Touch

A budget-friendly, large-capacity electric rice cooker with a removable nonstick bowl and steamer basket. Cooks reliably for many owners, though build quality and consistency vary.

87.5 Dude Score Read
Mixers

Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer, 220W Motor, Electric Mixer with Dishwasher-Safe Beaters, Storage Case, HM-90BCS, Brushed Chrome

A versatile, well-specced 220W hand mixer with 9 speeds, SmoothStart, and a snap-on storage case. Good power and accessories, with a few durability and safety notes to check before buying.

96.3 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

Zojirushi 3 Cup Rice Cooker/Steamer ( White)

A compact, easy-to-use rice cooker that owners praise for consistently fluffy rice and a reliable keep-warm function. Good fit for singles, couples, and small kitchens.

95.9 Dude Score Read
Waffle Irons

bella Classic Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker with Nonstick Plates, Removable Drip Tray, Adjustable Browning Control and Cool Touch Handles, Stainless Steel

Review of the BELLA Classic Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker: a budget-friendly flip iron with 9 browning settings, 1000W power, and mixed owner feedback on timing and a serious design safety note.

92.0 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Elite Gourmet ECT4829B Long Slot 4 Slice Toaster, 6 Toast Settings Toaster Defrost, Reheat, Cancel Functions, Slide Out Crumb Tray, Extra Wide Slots for Bagels Waffles, Black

A budget-friendly, space-saving 4-slice long-slot toaster with 6 shade settings and defrost/reheat/cancel functions. Good value for many homes but expect trial-and-error with browning.

87.8 Dude Score Read
Kettles & Tea Machines

Bodum 27oz Bistro Gooseneck Electric Water Kettle, Pour Over Coffee & Tea, Stainless Steel, Matte Black

A compact, design-forward gooseneck electric kettle aimed at pour-over lovers who want fast boils and precise pours. Good for small kitchens, with some durability and leak caveats to note.

93.5 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Hamilton Beach 6 Slice Countertop Toaster Oven With Easy Reach Roll-Top Door, Bake, Broil & Toast Functions, Auto Shutoff, Silver (31127D)

The Hamilton Beach 6-slice roll-top toaster oven (model 31127D) is a compact, manual-control countertop oven with a roomy interior for a small household, a removable roll-top door, and straightforward bake, broil and toast functions.

95.5 Dude Score Read
Small Appliances

FoodSaver Compact Vacuum Sealer Machine with Airtight Bags and Roll - Ideal for Sous Vide and Airtight Food Storage, White

A space-saving, automatic vacuum sealer with dry/moist settings and included starter bags and roll. Owners praise the slim profile and value—some report defects and sealing quirks.

86.9 Dude Score Read
Microwave Ovens

TOSHIBA EM131A5C-SS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu Ft with 12.4" Removable Turntable Smart Humidity Sensor, 12 Auto Menus Mute Function ECO Mode Easy Clean Interior, 1000W, Silver

A 1.2 cu ft countertop microwave with a stainless-steel interior, smart humidity sensor and 10 power levels. Well-liked for even heating and long service life, but keypad layout and confusing special modes draw repeated complaints.

93.7 Dude Score Read
Slow Cookers

Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Slow Cooker with 3 Cooking Settings, Dishwasher-Safe Stoneware Crock & Glass Lid, Silver (33665G)

A no‑frills 6‑quart slow cooker from Hamilton Beach that owners say cooks reliably, with a heavy removable stoneware crock and a classic three‑setting dial. Good value, but check size and lid features before you buy.

96.0 Dude Score Read
Mixers

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield KSM150PS, Almond Cream

A durable, versatile 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer with metal construction, 10 speeds, and a wide color range. Owners praise longevity but note a few durability and cleaning caveats.

97.5 Dude Score Read
Mixers

KitchenAid 5 Ultra Power Speed Hand Mixer - KHM512, Empire Red

A compact, lightweight 5-speed hand mixer from KitchenAid with stainless-steel Turbo Beaters and a 60W motor. Strong owner praise for everyday use, with some mixed reports on very heavy doughs and voltage/plug issues outside 120V regions.

96.5 Dude Score Read
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