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, including models from Vitamix, Nutribullet, Breville, KitchenAid, Sunbeam and more.

Food processor reviews We test and compare food processors from Breville, Kenwood, KitchenAid, Sunbeam, Cuisinart, Kambrook, Magimix and more.

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

Kitchen stand mixer reviews CHOICE rigorously tests the latest stand mixers from Breville, Kenwood, KitchenAid, Smeg, Sunbeam and more.

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.

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

How to buy the best food processor for your needs Find the right kitchen machine that won't just gather dust in the cupboard.

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

How to buy the best kitchen mixer Take the hard work out of kneading and heavy mixing.

How to buy the best blender Frozen cocktails, salad dressings, soups – blenders can do it all, but which is right for you?

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.

Articles

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

Juicers vs blenders: Which should you buy? Want to whip up a healthy green juice or delicious smoothie? These are the pros and cons of blenders and juicers.

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

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

Kmart Anko vs NutriBullet vs Ninja – which is the best personal blender? How does the budget buy stack up against the well-known brands? Do they really earn their bigger price tags?

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.

Is a NutriBullet blender worth it? We review the latest range of single-serve blenders to see if they live up to the hype.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 we 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...

Five of the worst kitchen appliances From a $4500 Smeg oven to a poor Thermomix substitute, we show you what not to buy for your kitchen.

Perfect blender NutriBullet, Nutri Ninja or Nutri Infusion: which single-serve blender is your perfect match?

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

NutriBullet and other single-serve blenders – health claims Do these products live up to their claims of easy blending and nutrition extraction?

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