Food processor, mixer and blender tests, tips and guides for Australians

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Food processors, mixers and blenders

No sous chef in your kitchen? That's where a food processor, mixer or blender can come in handy.

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Blender reviews We test the latest standard, high performance and personal blenders in the CHOICE labs to show you how well models from Vitamix, Breville, KitchenAid, Sunbeam and more perform.

Food processor reviews We test and compare food processors from Breville, Kenwood, KitchenAid, Sunbeam, Kambrook, Magimix and more to find the best for your kitchen.

Hand mixer reviews We have test results for more than 20 hand mixers, including models from Braun, Breville, Sunbeam and more.

Best kitchen stand mixers CHOICE rigorously tests the latest stand mixers from Breville, Kenwood, KitchenAid, Smeg, Sunbeam and more to find the top performers.

Stick blender reviews We lab test and review the latest stick blenders from brands including Breville, Sunbeam and Braun to help you find the best for your kitchen.

Ice cream maker reviews We test and compare ice cream and gelato makers from Breville, Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Magimix and more to find the best for your kitchen.

Mini food processor reviews Prepare small quantities of ingredients with a handy mini food processor. Our experts find the ones that perform best and are easiest to use.

Buying guides

What to know before buying a food processor Find the right benchtop machine that won't just gather dust in the cupboard.

What to know before buying a blender Frozen cocktails, salad dressings, soups – blenders do it all, but will you need a personal, standard or high performance one?

How to buy the best stick blender Also known as a hand blender, this nifty device is a good alternative to a full-sized blender.

What to look for in a kitchen mixer Take the hard work out of kneading and heavy mixing.

How to buy the best hand mixer A guide to one of the kitchen's handiest little appliances.

What to know before buying an ice cream maker Get the scoop on ice cream makers so you can enjoy homemade frozen treats.

Articles

Is the Ninja Swirl by Creami worth it? Want to make soft-serve-style ice cream at home? CHOICE labs test the Ninja Swirl to see if it lives up to the hype.

Is the Ninja Slushi Professional worth it? Fancy an icy drink on a hot day? We put the Ninja Slushi to the test in CHOICE labs to see if it delivers.

Ankarsrum stand mixer: Does this Swedish brand rival KitchenAid? Our kitchen experts put this solid and sturdy benchtop mixer to the test to see how it stacks up.

10 clever ways to use your blender in winter Why hibernate your blender for the colder months? Give these delicious ideas a spin.

How your food processor could save you money Here’s how you can save hundreds a year by making more use of this versatile kitchen appliance.

Which food processor attachments do you really need? CHOICE kitchen expert reveals which attachments are worth having, and which are more likely to never leave the cupboard.

Things you didn't know you could do with a stand mixer From mincing meat to making pasta and ice cream, stand mixers can be used for so much more than pavlova.

Is a KitchenAid mixer worth it? We take a look at what they do, how well they do it, and whether the KitchenAid brand is one you should shell out for.

Is the Ninja Blast portable blender worth buying? We tried the mini blender to find out if it’s a whizzer or fizzer.

Juicers vs blenders: Which should you buy? Want to whip up a healthy green juice or delicious smoothie? Here's how to tell whether a blender or juicer is best for you.

Is a Vitamix blender worth it? We look at whether expensive high-performance super blenders such as Vitamix are worth spending your money on.

Best food processors under $300 Find out which budget-friendly food processors impressed our expert testers.

Is making your own ice cream worth it? We help you decide whether it's worth investing in an own ice cream maker or if you're better off sticking with store-bought.

The three appliances our kitchen expert can't live without CHOICE expert Chantelle Dart shares her top three must-have kitchen appliances.

Best blenders for making green smoothies These blenders will turn tough greens like kale into silky-smooth smoothies.

How a food processor can save you money Chop, dice and slice your way to big savings.

Should you buy a stick blender? Need an excuse for another kitchen appliance? We look at the pros and cons of stick blenders

Top eight best blenders Tips to help you find the best blender for your needs. Plus, the top scorers from our lab tests.

How to reduce food waste with your kitchen appliances The gadgets you choose and how you use them can have a big impact on the environment – and save you money.

Do you own a dangerous kitchen appliance? Target, Aldi, Miele & more Check our list of 28 recalls from the past five years.

Kitchen safety 101 Common kitchen injuries and how to avoid them

What else can I make in my food processor? You can do much more than chop coleslaw and grate cheese.

The difference between processors, mixers, blenders and all-in-ones Our kitchen whizz Fiona helps explain why you'd use which machine, and when.

5 easy-to-use kitchen appliances If your appliances are difficult to use and even harder to clean, here are some that might make life easier.

How we test ice cream makers Our experts churn through ice cream makers to find out whether homemade frozen treats can rival store-bought.

Stick blenders vs food processors Stick blenders now come with a range of attachments, so should you ditch your food processor?

Splurge vs save: Stick blenders We compare some pricier stick blenders with cheaper models to help you buy better.

Is the $49 Target food processor a good buy? This cheap-as-chips Target buy beat models from leading brands such as KitchenAid in our recent CHOICE testing.

6 things you need to be a kitchen pro From food processors to pressure cookers, these products will help you become a master of mealtimes.

How we test blenders and super blenders We compare standard blenders, high-performance blenders and personal blenders in our test kitchen

How we test food processors Here's how our experts test these kitchen wonders to bring you accurate and helpful results.

How we test hand mixers Here's how we put hand mixers to the test to give you helpful and accurate results.

How we test mixers Here's how we put kitchen mixers to the test to give you the most accurate results.

Sunbeam Mixmaster HeatSoft hand mixer review Butter wouldn't melt with a regular hand mixer...

How we test stick blenders From chopping carrots to making pesto, here's how we find the best stick blenders on the market.

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