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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.

If you need an extra pair of hands in the kitchen, consider adding food processors, mixers and blenders to your arsenal. Dice, whiz, chop, beat, grind, repeat. The right tool can make life so much easier.

Meet our food processor, mixer and blender experts

Review and compare

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.
Mixer reviews We have tested more than 20 mixers, including the latest models from Breville, Kenwood, KitchenAid, Smeg and more.
Stick blender reviews We lab test and review the latest stick blenders from brands including Breville, Sunbeam, KitchenAid and Braun to help you find the best.
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

Food processor buying guide Tips for buying a food processor that won't just gather dust in the cupboard.
Hand mixer buying guide Meet one of the kitchen's handiest little appliances.
Kitchen mixer buying guide Take the grunt work out of kneading and heavy mixing.
Blender buying guide Frozen cocktails, salad dressings, soups... blenders can do it all! But which type is right for you?
Stick blender buying guide Also known as a hand blender, this handy device is a good alternative to a full-size blender.

Most reviewed by members

Magimix Compact 3200XL

CHOICE rating

Member review 80%

5 CHOICE member reviews

The food processors, mixers and blenders test team

Our expert testers are always whipping up dough, cakes, pastry, soup and other tasty delights to test out the appliances you’ll need to make cooking and baking tasks simpler. They know the ins and outs of these machines and can tell you how to get the best out of them.

Content producer - Household

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Test coordinator - Household

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Product Category Manager (Household)

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Chantelle Dart

Kitchen test officer

Kitchen

Team leader - Household

Baby furniture, Children and safety, Baby transport, Laundry and cleaning, Kitchen, Cooling, Bedroom

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