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Why We Love It

Customers love the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer for its sturdy construction and versatility. It's been praised for its power in handling heavy dough, and its speed control which allows for a range of baking tasks. Users also appreciate the large capacity, finding it perfect for big baking projects. Experts highlight its ability to accommodate a variety of attachments, expanding its usefulness beyond just mixing.

Pros

  • Large capacity
  • Versatile with multiple speed settings
  • Durable and sturdy

Cons

  • Quite heavy
  • Can be noisy

A 5-quart capacity stand mixer with 10 speed control.

The KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer is a versatile appliance with a 5-quart stainless steel bowl, ensuring enough capacity to mix dough for 9 dozen cookies or 4 loaves of bread in a single batch. It features 10-speed slide control ranging from a very fast whip to a very slow stir. The power hub can accommodate more than 12 optional attachments, turning this mixer into a culinary center. It comes with a coated flat beater, coated dough hook, 6-wire whip and a pouring shield.

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Why We Love It

This KitchenAid mixer is a baking staple for many households due to its powerful performance and versatility. Reviewers love the sturdy construction, the variety of colors to choose from, and the capacity to handle large baking jobs. The tilt-head design is a favorite feature, making it easy to add ingredients and change attachments.

Pros

  • Powerful performance
  • Versatile attachments
  • Large capacity

Cons

  • Heavy and bulky
  • May be noisy

5-Quart, Empire Red KitchenAid Stand Mixer with 10-speed slide control

This KitchenAid Stand Mixer is a high-performance appliance with a 325-watt motor, 10-speed control, and a 5-quart stainless steel bowl. It comes with a coated flat beater, coated dough hook, 6-wire whip, and 1-piece pouring shield. The tilt-head design allows for easy access to the bowl and beaters.

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Why We Love It

Users rave about the versatility and convenience of the Cuisinart TOA-60. The ability to air fry, bake, broil, and toast in one appliance saves counter space and offers a range of cooking options. Reviewers also appreciate the intuitive controls, easy cleanup, and the quality of the cooked food.

Pros

  • Multifunctional
  • Compact design
  • Easy to clean

Cons

  • Exterior can get hot
  • Takes a bit longer to toast

Stainless Steel Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven with built-in Airfryer

The Cuisinart TOA-60 is a versatile kitchen appliance that combines a toaster oven and air fryer in one compact design. It has a 0.6 cubic foot capacity and can bake, broil, toast, and air fry. It features an adjustable thermostat, 60-minute timer/auto shutoff, and toast shade selector. It comes with an oven rack, baking pan, and air fryer rack/basket.

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Why We Love It

Users love the Breville Smart Oven for its large capacity and versatility. The 13 cooking functions are often praised, with users particularly appreciating the air fry and dehydrate settings. The oven's advanced technology is also a hit, with many reviewers noting how it calculates cooking time and adjusts power for precise cooking. Its design and build quality have also been applauded by experts.

Pros

  • Large capacity
  • Advanced technology for precise cooking
  • Versatile with 13 cooking functions

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Large footprint

An 1800-watt 6 Slice with 13 cooking functions, including an air fry and dehydrate setting.

The Breville Smart Oven Air features Element IQ technology, which adjusts power and calculates cooking time. With a 1 cubic ft interior, it can roast a 14lb turkey and can accommodate a 5-quart Dutch oven for slow cooking. It includes 13 pre-programmed settings, an integrated oven light, and comes with a 13" non-stick pizza pan, 2 heavy-duty oven racks, broil rack and enamel roasting pan, and air fry/dehydrate baskets.

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Why We Love It

Reviewers love the Breville Smart Oven for its precision cooking, versatility, and large capacity. They appreciate the Element IQ technology for its ability to evenly distribute heat, resulting in perfectly cooked food every time. Its multiple cooking options make it a must-have appliance for the home baker.

Pros

  • Versatile cooking options
  • Large capacity
  • Precise heat distribution

Cons

  • High price point
  • Takes up a lot of counter space

Brushed Stainless Steel Breville Smart Oven with 13 cooking functions

The Breville BOV900BSS is a smart oven that uses Element IQ technology to evenly distribute heat for precise cooking. It has a large capacity that can accommodate a 9-slice toaster, a 13" pizza, and roast a whole chicken. It includes 13 cooking functions: Toast 9 slices, Bagel, Broil, Bake, Roast, Warm, Pizza, Proof, Airfry, Reheat, Cookies, Slow Cook, and Dehydrate.

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Why We Love It

The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach Toaster Oven is a favorite among users for its unique roll-top door which provides easy access and reduces counter space clutter. The versatility of the oven with its four cooking settings is also highly praised. Many users note the convenience of the removable door making cleanup a breeze. Its compact size yet ample capacity is another feature that reviewers frequently mention.

Pros

  • Easy access with roll-top door
  • Versatile cooking settings
  • Removable door for easy cleanup

Cons

  • No interior light
  • Timer only goes up to 30 minutes

A 6-slice capacity toaster oven with roll-top door for easy access.

The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach Toaster Oven offers a large, curved glass door that improves access to your food. It can fit 6 slices of toast or a 9” pizza. It features 4 cooking settings including toast, bake, broil, and convection, and comes with a 30-minute timer with a stay-on setting. The roll-top door is removable for easy cleanup.

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Why We Love It

Users love the Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer for its lightweight design and convenient storage case. The six-speed settings and QuickBurst button offer control and versatility for a variety of recipes. The mixer is praised for its efficiency in mixing ingredients and its easy cleanup.

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Snap-on storage case
  • Versatile attachments

Cons

  • May struggle with heavy doughs
  • Speed settings may be too high

White Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer with Snap-On Case

The Hamilton Beach 62682RZ is a hand mixer with a 250-watt motor, six-speed settings, and a QuickBurst button. It comes with traditional beaters and a whisk. It also features a snap-on storage case that makes it easy to keep everything together. The mixer is lightweight and designed for comfort, making it easy to mix, whisk, and whip your favorite ingredients.

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Why We Love It

Users love the Ninja Foodi Oven for its versatility and space-saving design. The ability to flip the oven up and away when not in use is a favorite feature among reviewers. They also appreciate the range of cooking functions and the large capacity. The air fry function is particularly praised for its ability to cook food quickly and evenly.

Pros

  • Multifunctional
  • Space-saving design
  • Large capacity

Cons

  • May heat up the surrounding area
  • Crumb tray can be difficult to clean

Stainless Steel/Black Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven with Flip-Away for Storage

The Ninja SP101 Foodi Oven is an 8-in-1 appliance that can air fry, air roast, air broil, bake, bagel, toast, dehydrate, and keep warm. It features a large capacity that can fit a 13" pizza and 9 slices of toast. The oven flips up and away to store against your kitchen backsplash, saving counter space.

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Product Comparison

Compare features across all products in this category

6 Features 5 Products Updated Oct 03, 2025
Product Electric Capacity Cooking Functions Speed Settings Special Features Cleanup Ease
1 KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Yes 5-quart Mixing, kneading, whipping 10 speeds Power hub for attachments Bowl and attachments are dishwasher safe
2 Cuisinart TOA-60 Convection Toaster Air Fryer
Yes 0.6 cubic feet Bake, broil, toast, air fry N/A Auto shut-off Difficult to clean due to design
3 Breville BOV900BSS Convection and Air Fry Smart Oven Air
Yes 1 cubic foot 13 functions including air fry and dehydrate N/A Element IQ technology Includes removable racks for easy cleaning
4 Hamilton Beach 31123D Easy Reach Toaster Oven
Yes Fits 6 slices of toast or 9” pizza Toast, bake, broil, convection N/A Roll-top door for easy access Removable door for easy cleanup
5 Ninja FD401 Foodi 8-Quart 9-in-1 Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker
Yes 8-quart 9 functions including pressure cook and air fry N/A TenderCrisp Technology Removable pot for easy cleaning
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KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

Electric
Yes
Capacity
5-quart
Cooking Functions
Mixing, kneading, whipping
Speed Settings
10 speeds
Special Features
Power hub for attachments
Cleanup Ease
Bowl and attachments are dishwasher safe
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Cuisinart TOA-60 Convection Toaster Air Fryer

Electric
Yes
Capacity
0.6 cubic feet
Cooking Functions
Bake, broil, toast, air fry
Speed Settings
N/A
Special Features
Auto shut-off
Cleanup Ease
Difficult to clean due to design
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Breville BOV900BSS Convection and Air Fry Smart Oven Air

Electric
Yes
Capacity
1 cubic foot
Cooking Functions
13 functions including air fry and dehydrate
Speed Settings
N/A
Special Features
Element IQ technology
Cleanup Ease
Includes removable racks for easy cleaning
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Hamilton Beach 31123D Easy Reach Toaster Oven

Electric
Yes
Capacity
Fits 6 slices of toast or 9” pizza
Cooking Functions
Toast, bake, broil, convection
Speed Settings
N/A
Special Features
Roll-top door for easy access
Cleanup Ease
Removable door for easy cleanup
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Ninja FD401 Foodi 8-Quart 9-in-1 Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker

Electric
Yes
Capacity
8-quart
Cooking Functions
9 functions including pressure cook and air fry
Speed Settings
N/A
Special Features
TenderCrisp Technology
Cleanup Ease
Removable pot for easy cleaning

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