Kitchen

Best Air Fryers

COSORI TurboBlaze wins

“Cosori owner here. Love it. Love it so much I have 2 now...”

tommyg5095

Best Blenders

Vitamix 5200 wins

“We inherited this Vitamix 5000 from my wife’s family this year after they’ve owned it since 1994. Since received, i’ve made protein smoothies 5x a week. I cannot begin to say how blown away I’ve been with its performance, let alone it being a 32 year old blender. I don’t think i’ll ever need another! Truly a workhorse appliance.”

u/iEatSwampAss · r/BuyItForLife · 2026-02-20

Best Bread Machines

Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus wins

“Oh my gosh. I didn’t even post an update! The Zojirushi is a dream machine. I have made four different breads and a batch of rolls so far. They were all perfect. It is worth every penny and then some. There is a reason why it is three times the price. Hubby calls it Godzilla due to the size and weight. I call it the best purchase I made in a long time.”

u/jnortond · r/Breadit · 2022-11-29

Best Cast Iron Skillets

Lodge Classic wins

“I inherited a lodge skillet from my mother, who inherited it from her mother. I'm in my 70s, so I estimate that my Lodge 12" cast iron skillet has been going strong for a century and performs just as flawlessly as it did when it was new.”

lindacgrace2973 · 2024-03-08

Best Chef's Knives

Victorinox Fibrox Pro wins

“Worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years - the most common knife in any kitchen I ever worked in was the 10 inch version of this knife. An absolute workhorse, easy to sharpen, easy to keep sharp, tough, reliable, comfortable. Don't waste money on expensive Japanese or German knives, a Fibrox is everything you need in a knife.”

@migtrewornan8085 · 2017-12-06

Best Coffee Machines

Breville Barista Express wins

“I've own one for 12 years now, make between 1 and 3 coffees everyday of the year. I had to change the thermostat once, many years ago. Apart from that and a few scratches, it works like new !”

@hadrianopolis1968 · 2023-01-12

Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers

Takeya Cold Brew Maker wins

“I've been using the Takeya for about 15 years and it works like a breeze. Had a Toddy before that but prefer the Takeya because it takes up less space. Love using it for iced tea, with loose tea leaves, too.”

u/margoembargo · r/Coffee · 2025-04-07

Best Countertop Ice Makers

GE Profile Opal 2.0 wins

“Opal is the best option for at home ice makers, but there is no BIFL ice maker. They all break, even when you keep up with cleaning. I had my 1st gen Opal (when it was owned by firstbuild) for a little over a year, have tried 2 different Frigidaire nugget ice models that both lasted under a year and am now on a GE Opal 2.0 that has been going strong for about 18 months. Just buy from Costco in case something goes wrong with it, they go on sale fairly often.”

u/slow12s · r/BuyItForLife · 2025-10-13

Best Dutch Ovens

Le Creuset wins

“Best Dutch oven i have owned and managed to use the absolute hell out of it. I bought my first one at their outlet store over 30 years ago, a blemishes second. It was 210 dollars at the time and it hurt because I was young. After 30 years of hard use, at least weekly it chipped inside. I called them and they sent me a new one, after 30 years, after I bought a blemishes one.”

u/an_angry_dervish_01 · r/BuyItForLife · 2026-03-03

Best Electric Kettles

Fellow Stagg EKG wins

“I’ve been rocking the same Stagg EKG from their kickstarter campaign for about a decade, never failed me once.”

u/Gromann7 · r/BuyItForLife · 2026-03-29

Best Electric Pressure Cookers

Instant Pot Duo wins

“As a nurse i can say it is a game changer for me. I used to feed my family food i made on my days off after prepping for a few hours. Now i can get home from work, throw in a pound of frozen ground beef, get a shower without a care, and serve dinner about 30 minutes later (i have the 1st gen instant pot duo for a couple of years)”

boatchild1 · 2021-01-13

Best Espresso Grinders

Baratza Encore ESP wins

“I bought a Baratza Encore ESP for $160 on amazon. It's not a lot of money compared to what some here spend, but it's way more than I wanted to spend on a grinder. But when I say it made all the difference, it really did.”

u/EpisodicDoleWhip · r/espresso · 2026-09-04

Best Food Processors

Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup wins

“I'm 23 years into my 14 cup Cuisinart and it still looks and works like new”

u/patricksb · r/BuyItForLife · 2026-06-16

Best Immersion Blenders

Braun MultiQuick wins

“I have a Braun immersion blender. which must be 30 years old. I shall use it until it dies then replace it with a new Braun.”

peggyunderhill601

Best Instant-read Thermometers

Thermapen ONE wins

“I dropped my thermapen into a pot of 350° frying oil for about 30 seconds as I scrambled to get my dirty tongs from the dishwasher. That was 3 years ago and it still works like the day I bought it.”

@GlovedManus · 2025-07-17

Best Kitchen Scales

OXO Good Grips 11-lb Scale wins

“Over the past 23 years, I’ve had both the OXO with pull out screen and an Escali scale. I use my scale daily, I cook and bake a lot. When the OXO finally died, it owed me nothing. I’m replaced it with an Escali scale. I immediately regretted it, tried to persevere but I just didn’t like it. I gave it to a friend and bought another OXO without a moment’s hesitation.”

u/HoneydewBeneficial15 · r/Baking · 2026-06-14

Best Knife Sharpeners

Work Sharp Ken Onion Mk.2 wins

“I use the mk2 often. It’s been nothing short of great for me. It being a belt sharpener it does work fast with the drawback of it taking more material than let’s say a diamond stone would take. Hair shaving sharp on multiple knives in 15-20 mins with very little practice.”

u/Oh_MyJosh · r/sharpening · 2025-11-13

Best Milk Frothers

Zulay Handheld Frother wins

“I used my frother everyday for 6 years till it finally slowed down. I contacted the website and got a replacement with the lifetime guarantee. They sent me two new ones.”

Linda Sullivan · 2026-03-20

Best Rice Cookers

Zojirushi Micom / Neuro Fuzzy wins

“My Zojurishi will outlast me”

u/brokelyn99 · r/BuyItForLife · 2025-03-24

Best Slow Cookers

Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker PRO wins

“My daughter got me one of these for christmas. At first I was thinking why do I need another croc pot that takes up so much space. Then I saw the proof feature......this has changed my whole bread making process. mix your dough, proof for 30 minutes, punch down, proof another 30 minutes, then bake for 30 and you have amazing bread in 2 hours. For me it was worth it just for the proof feature.”

ramboton · 2024-02

Best Slow Juicers

Omega NC900HDC wins

“They just shipped me an entirely new juicer. Mine was under warranty when it broke. 9.5 years into a 10 year warranty. I simply paid $16 for shipping and got the whole new works! I will be a loyal customer for life!!”

u/discgolf9000 · r/Juicing · 2024-01-12

Best Sous Vide Circulators

Anova Precision Cooker wins

“I just got a new Anova to replace one that I had for eight years. We loved our original Anova and so far the new one has been working great. Quiet and easy to use without an app. We don’t subscribe to anything.”

u/Kentwomagnod · r/sousvide · 2026-07-02

Best Stand Mixers

KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart wins

“We have had a Kitchenaid stand mixer since we got married (28 years ago). It is a work horse, and it never fails. The Hamilton Beach mixer in the video looked like it would walk off the table if it weren't being held down. The Kitchenaid doesn't move.”

@DM-mt7km · 2023-05-25

Best Toaster Ovens

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro wins

“It is one of a handful of devices I own that, if it broke, I would own a replacement before the next meal. I use the big oven maybe 3-4 times a year. Family of three.”

u/DearLeader420 · r/Cooking · 2026-07-20

Best Toasters

Dualit Classic / NewGen wins

“They're bombproof, work a treat, and you'll leave it to your children.”

u/fromwayuphigh · r/BuyItForLife · 2024-07-14

Best Vacuum Sealers

Nesco VS-12 wins

“Had my first Nesco VS-12 for 5 years. Used it to much I wore out the buttons to the point where you couldn't see what was on them any more. Just replaced it with another Nesco VS-12.”

u/02RC51 · r/sousvide · 2026-08-12

Best Vegetable Choppers

Fullstar wins

“I have a whole collection of choppers down through the years that are useless. This is the first chopper that actually works, and it works great!”

@dpevjen

Best Water Filter Pitchers

Brita wins

“I had experiencing tasting water from the Zero water pitcher and the Brita Water Stream pitcher. I liked the taste from the Brita water stream it was easy to use and the water had a refreshing taste. It was suggested to keep the Brita Stream pitcher in the refrigerator. The water is filtered as you use each serving. Also a reasonable price. I did try the Zero water pitcher and I did not like the after taste it gave to me. All instructions were followed for both of these water pitchers and my favorite choice was by far the Brita Stream Pitcher.”

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