Kitchen & Dining

We tested small saucepans from 1 to 2 quarts to find the ones that heat evenly, pour cleanly, and earn their cabinet space.

The sauté pans worth buying, from an induction-ready nonstick workhorse to a stainless stalwart that never needs replacing.

Our favorite nonstick skillets and fry-pan sets for eggs, searing, and one-pan dinners, with picks for induction, budget kitchens, and big families.

We tested woks on gas, electric and induction to find the ones that season well, toss easily and suit how you actually stir-fry.

We tested electric skillets for even heat, easy cleanup, and storage. Our top pick folds flat; here’s the best for big families or small kitchens.

We tested electric and induction woks for even heat, searing power and easy cleanup. Here’s the one to buy, plus picks for budget cooking and real wok hei.

We tested the soda makers worth owning to find the best for everyday fizz, fizzy juice, and hands-off carbonation, plus what the CO2 habit costs.

Our picks for the best electric burners: a sturdy cast-iron single, two fast double hot plates, and a budget coil that stows in a cabinet.

We tested eight cold press juicers for prep time, clogging and cleanup. The Nama J2 is our top pick; the rest cover small counters and tight budgets.

We tested countertop vacuum sealers for wet-food handling, bag waste, and counter space, and picked the ones worth owning.

We tested basket-style air fryers for crisping, capacity, and cleanup. Cosori’s TurboBlaze is our top pick; Ninja’s DualZone wins for two dishes at once.

We tested frozen-drink machines for margaritas and party batches. Here’s the best for most homes, plus picks for small crowds and big bashes.