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New York Times

08-07-2025

What we like: Our runner-up espresso machine pick. More automated than our top pick. Has a sleek design and powerful steam wand. Built-in grinder. Easy for first-time baristas. Manual options for those with more experience. Touchscreen control center with step-by-step tutorials and multiple programs.
Other things to know: Two-year warranty. Built-in grinder isn't as fine-tuned as standalone espresso-focused grinders. The portafilter size makes it harder to dial in your shots and can't accommodate larger doses.
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What we like: Our upgrade sous vide cooker, and one we rank among the best Google-Assistant-compatible smart devices. One of the smallest and most powerful options out there, and it works with less water. Impressively high-tech, it lets you check your food's cooking progress or tweak temperatures through Google Assistant–integrated voice commands.
Other things to know: Lacks physical controls, but the app is polished. Recurring deal price.
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What we like: Another good waffle makers if you like thin, heart-shaped waffles. Excellent for households that enjoy Norwegian-style waffles. Settings allow customization for preferred texture and brownness level. Compact, has locking lid, stores vertically or horizontally, and is easy to clean.
Other things to know: Besides the heart-shaped plates, it looks almost identical to our previous top pick, the similarly named Chef'sChoice WafflePro 840. That model was discontinued, and in our tests this made waffles that were equally good.
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$24 $19 from Amazon $24 from Walmart
(pack of 12)
What we like: A durable set of assorted chip clips we like. Reusable clips seal bags to keep food fresh for days—or even weeks—on end. Each clip is essentially a stick-like pole encapsulated in another stick-like pole that creates a seal when you fold a bag between the two. Small to store. Works on more than just chip bags.
Other things to know: Dishwasher- and freezer-safe. There's a small learning curve using these clips for the first time, but otherwise it's nearly always easy. Deal is for a 12-pack in assorted sizes from 5 to 13 inches, to fit just about any bag. Just $1 shy of the deal we saw during Black Friday.
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What we like: Our pick for a bigger pot holder that comes in a wide range of colors. Larger and more rectangular than our top pick. The divided hand pocket gives you more control. Comes in a variety of muted, trendy colors as well as brighter options.
Other things to know: Its thicker material and large, square corners make it a little more clunky than our top-pick pot holder. However, the corners do add more surface area that can be helpful when you use the pot holder as a trivet. Lowest price is for the milkshake beige color, but the beet red and ink blue colors are also on sale for a dollar more.
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What we like: Our pick for a more versatile Nespresso machine. Brews smooth espresso, plus an 8-ounce cup of coffee that's superior to anything we've tried from a Keurig. Short learning curve, with just one button and an automatic lid.
Other things to know: We didn't love the coffee, but it was still a big step up from Keurig's. Only uses Vertuo pods, which cost more than Original pods. Available at the deal price in gray.
Read more: The Best Nespresso Machine
What we like: Our top drip coffee maker pick not only makes a tasty cup of coffee, but it's also the only one of our picks to feature an auto-brew function that can be programmed to have a pot ready when you wake up. Low-effort and simple to use. Brews a full pot in just under 8 minutes.
Other things to know: Coffee lacks the sweetness and dimension of some exceptional brewers. One-button interface isn't immediately intuitive. Large overall footprint. Carafe is hard to clean. OXO offers a two-year warranty, and it has a reputation for excellent customer service. Use code OXOPSAUG20.
Read more: The Best Drip Coffee Maker
$10 $8 from Amazon
What we like: A simple yet effective kitchen-sink catchall staff pick. With a silicone basket instead of a metal one, this flexible strainer is supremely easy to clean. It's also great at catching all kinds of kitchen gunk and preventing clogs. Stainless steel rim resists rust.
Other things to know: Holes are not as fine as those in a mesh strainer, but they're sized just right to allow water to flow down the drain. Dishwasher-safe. Can't work as a stopper.
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$480 $350 from Amazon
What we like: Our top blender pick. Powerful motor. Wide range of speeds. Sturdy plastic jar with a grippy handle. Exceptional seven-year warranty. Automatic shutoff feature. Easy to clean.
Other things to know: Pricey. No high-powered blender could be described as quiet, but we found the Vitamix's noise to be quieter than others. Rarely goes on sale — and sells out fast. Notably higher than deals we saw last year, but we haven't seen it come anywhere close to the $300 deal we saw last October Prime Day.
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What we like: This glass-carafe version of our Technivorm Moccamaster pick has a hot-plate that's finely tuned to keep coffee warm without scorching it, a rare feat. And the coffee it produces tastes incredibly nuanced, too.
Other things to know: Lacks extra features of our other picks, like timers or complex settings, but coffee connoisseurs will appreciate the taste. Pricey, but its much longer warranty (five years) and Moccamaster's reputation for longevity make it a worthwhile investment. Will soon be added to our drip coffee maker guide.
Read more: The Best Drip Coffee Maker
$130 $100 from Amazon
What we like: Another good stand mixer if you want a sub-$200 option for a beginner or low-volume baker. Succeeded in most of our tests and did so quietly and without stalling or moving around. Lightweight and suctions to the counter. Can surely tackle semi-frequent cookie and cake batters, box mixes, frostings, and more.
Other things to know: Contains some seemingly cheap materials, like plastic at the top of some of its attachments and a plastic exterior. We would not recommend this machine for regular bread making. Unlike a KitchenAid mixer, it won't last you anywhere close to a lifetime. Not the lowest price we've seen (dropped to $90 in November) but still a good deal.
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$145 $104 from Amazon
What we like: Our long-time runner-up pick for the best portable grill. More compact than our top pick, this 20-pound propane grill folds up like a suitcase. Great dedicated portable grill for camping and tailgating. Room for about six burgers. Maximum 9,500 Btu output.
Other things to know: Can run a little hot. The lid, firebox, and burner are warrantied for five years, everything else for one year. To get the most out of your grill, clean it properly and store it somewhere out of the elements. The lowest price we've seen in a really, really long time.
Read more: The Best Portable Grills
What we like: Our upgrade electric pressure cooker pick. More cooking control than our top pick, with five temperature levels and five presets. Quieter steam release. Huge, intuitive LCD screen. Inner cooking pot is stove- and oven-safe (up to 450 °F) with stay-cool handles for easy lifting.
Other things to know: Among the few models compatible with Instant Pot's QuickCool Tray. Doesn't preheat faster than our top pick. Extra functions aren't that helpful. One-year warranty. Deal is for the 6-quart size.
Read more: The Best Electric Pressure Cooker Is an Instant Pot
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