Technivorm Moccamaster KBT Coffee Maker
This iconic design consistently ranked first in our taste tests. It’s a reliable 40-ounce capacity workhorse that brews a nuanced, flavorful pot. It comes with an insulated carafe and a unique filter basket switch that adjusts steep time.
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 much longer warranty (5-years) and Moccamaster’s reputation for longevity make it a worthwhile investment.
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Nespresso VertuoPlus
If convenience and caffeine are your greatest concerns when it comes to your morning coffee, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is the perfect machine. With an automatic lid and single-button operation, it’s effortlessly easy to use, and can brew espressos, 5-ounce gran lungos, and standard 8-ounce cups of coffee.
Other things to know: Mugs are unstable on drip tray. 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. On sale in gray.
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Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
This smart oven performs just as well as an air fryer as it does a toaster oven, and offers specific settings for dehydrating, proofing, and slow cooking. In our tests, it crisped-up foods faster than traditional toaster ovens. It also has a generous two-rack capacity and offers multiple fan speeds.
Other things to know: Even on sale, notably more expensive than our other picks. “Super convection” fan speed is incredibly loud. Didn’t toast bread quite as evenly as other picks. We’d prefer a pizza stone over the included nonstick pizza pan. Matches the lowest price we’ve seen.
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Cuisinart Core Custom 4-Cup Mini Chopper
This compact workhorse dices well and is more roomy than other options we tested. It offers two holes for frustration-free drizzling, and the button design is similar to that of full-size food processors, making it easy to operate.
Other things to know: A mini chopper won’t replace a full-size model. Struggles to effectively dice herbs, tearing rather than cutting cleanly and evenly. Clip the on-page coupon for the deal price.
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Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven
Enjoy fast and delicious pizza this season with an outdoor oven that lights up with the turn of a dial. Not only is it spacious, but it can bake an obscene number of pies on one tank of propane. It reached a maximum temperature of 890 °F during our tests, and reliably outperformed all others we tried.
Other things to know: Also makes a great gift for dads, wedding registries, and more. An expensive, specialized cooking appliance. The best deal we’ve seen outside of occasional Costco sales.
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Thermapen ONE Thermometer
Get ready for Turkey Day with the fastest and most accurate instant-read model we’ve tested. It’s got a bright backlit rotating screen and wide temperature range, plus, it’s waterproof, buttonless, and completely automatic.
Other things to know: Retail price has recently gone up. Few recipes demand instant, to-the-degree accuracy. The switch to change between Celsius and Fahrenheit is inconveniently located inside the battery compartment. Deal available in red, green, white, and a handful of other colors. Shipping is free.
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