Home & Kitchen
Air fryers, blenders, kettles and coffee machines, compared on capacity, noise and the parts that wear out first — not on wattage claims.
6 comparisons
Microwave oven with grill, convection or steam: what each mode is for
Microwave ovens under €300
A microwave oven comparison of four models — the turntable-free Bauknecht MW 427 SL with a crisp plate, a solo Toshiba with an inverter, a Cecotec with a 2,200 W fan oven and a Panasonic with a steam pot — on cooking modes, usable space, owner reports and real per-store Amazon prices.
Humidifiers for dry winter air: wick evaporation or ultrasonic mist
Humidifiers under €200
We compare four humidifiers sold on Amazon — the Beurer LB 300 Plus, the app-controlled Blueair Premium Smart, the 8-litre AROEVE with warm mist and the best-selling BEAR 5L — on technology, tank size, noise and maintenance, with real per-store prices.
Espresso machine for home: metal body, 20 bar or a built-in grinder
Espresso machines under €250
Four home espresso machines compared — the De'Longhi Classic EM450.M, the Neretva 20 Bar, the 15 cm Dedica Style Perfetto and the Chefman Crema Supreme with its own mill — on pressure, tank size, footprint and real per-store Amazon prices.
Four electric kettles, one question: do you need temperature control?
Electric kettles under €250
An electric kettle comparison of four models — the Alessi Plissé design jug, the best-selling Philips Eco Conscious, the KitchenAid Artisan with a 50–100 °C dial and the all-steel Aarke — on temperature control, materials, noise and real per-store Amazon prices.
Where the money goes in a blender: the motor, the jug or the extra cups
Blenders under €250
A jug blender comparison of four machines — the WMF Kult Pro with its bottle set, the Bosch VitaPower rated for hot soup, a 2.5 litre SOKANY claiming 6,000 watts and the self-adjusting Ninja Detect Power Pro — on power, jug material, noise and real per-store Amazon prices.
Air fryer buying guide: how many litres you actually need
Air fryers under €100
Four air fryers compared — a 5.7 litre Chefman, the 6.5 litre Tefal XXL with a divider, the Tefal Classic with dials and the digital Tefal Precision — on capacity, power, controls and the grill plate.