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Bagotte DB-001 Juicer

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One-minute review Bagotte may be a brand you’re not familiar with, but the home appliances manufacturer is hoping to give more familiar names such as Philips and Ninja a run for its money with affordable kitchen gadgets.  The Bagotte DB-01 is the brand’s entry-level juicer, which is one of the most compact centrifugal juicers we’ve ever tested, making it appealing if you don’t have the space for a bigger bulkier model. In addition to juicers, it makes an air fryer and a range of floor care appliances including robot vacuums . It’s not a brand that has a strong hold in the juicer market but it’s worth considering if you’re in the market for a juicer but have a relatively tight budget.  It has a 600w motor and comes with two modes; one for soft fruit and vegetables, and a second designed to extract juice from leafy vegetables such as Kale. It comes with a 0.37-quart / 0.35-liter juice jug, which is one of the smallest we’ve seen on a juicer, and a 1.27-quart / 1.2-liter pu...

Eufy HomeVac H30 Mate

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One-minute review Eufy by Anker is a brand familiar in the smart home security market, but it’s also growing in popularity in the floorcare market too, after launching its first models in 2016. Its latest model is a cordless handheld vacuum designed for pet hair.  The HomeVac H30 Mate, which comes with the 2-in-1 crevice tool and a mini motorized brush is one of three different configurations of the cordless vacuum available.  The HomeVac H30 Venture comes with the 2-in-1 crevice tool and a multi-surface tool, and is best suited to cleaning cars, while the HomeVac H30 Infinity builds on the H30 Mate with a wand and cleaning head so it can be used to vacuum carpet and hard floors as well.  JUMP TO Eufy HomeVac H30 Mate price and availability Design Performance Battery life Should I buy?  The HomeVac H30 Mate has a 0.06-gallon / 0.25-liter dust canister and offers two levels of suction power. The rechargeable battery offers up to 20 minutes of runtime, a...

Eufy RoboVac X8

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One-minute review Eufy by Anker is a big name in smart home tech, having entered the market in 2016. As well as offering a range of home security products, the brand also has an array of floorcare products too and has secured its place as one of the go-to robot vacuum manufacturers. The Eufy RoboVac X8 is the brand’s latest and most advanced model with Dual-Cyclone technology, and Eufy claims the twin turbines ensure increased suction for a better clean. The robot vacuucum also comes equipped with a LiDAR sensor and will learn the layout of your home so it knows exactly which room it’s cleaning and the most efficient path to take. It also uses AI just like Eufy's best home security cameras and video doorbells , however on the X8, this is to detect and avoid obstacles when vacuuming.   JUMP TO Eufy RoboVac X8 price and availability Design Performance App Battery life Should I buy?  The Eufy RoboVac X8 has a 0.15 gallon / 0.6 liter dust canister and compresses t...

Instant Pot Duo Nova

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One-minute review Ever since the first Instant Pot launched in 2010, this multi-cooker brand has continued to be a firm favorite with a loyal following, and with a varied range of easy-to-use models to choose from it’s easy to see why. On the face of it, the Instant Pot Duo Nova is very similar to the Instant Pot Duo , with the same selection of one-touch programs, but it benefits from a steam release valve that automatically closes when you close the lid, making it even easier to use and securing it a place on our list of the best Instant Pots . Additionally, the quick steam release switch is separate from the steam valve, and ensures you can force the pressure to be released in a safer way. There's also a progress bar on the LCD display screen to indicate the cooking status but these are minimal differences and this is reflected in the similar price tags.  JUMP TO Instant Pot Duo Nova price and availability   Design Performance Should I buy? The Instant Pot Duo...

Instant Pot Pro

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One-minute review Instant Pot is one of the leading manufacturers of multi-cookers, which isn’t surprising given it was the first brand to launch one of these versatile kitchen appliances more than a decade ago.  The brand’s popularity has soared over the past ten years, and in return Instant Pot has launched an array of models to suit a range of budgets. The popular The Instant Pot Pro is one of its top-of-the-range models, and a contender for the title of best Instant Pot . This 10-in-1 multi-cooker serves as a replacement for several other appliances, saving you space and money. Aside from multi-cookers that come with air fry lids for additional functionality, such as the Instant Pot Duo Crisp and Air Fryer this is the most premium single lid model available from Instant Pot and as such it’s more expensive than other models in the range which include the more affordable Instant Pot Duo or Instant Pot Duo Nova. JUMP TO Instant Pot Pro price and availability   Design...

De’Longhi Dinamica Plus

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One-minute review   De’Longhi is a well-known name when it comes to coffee makers, particularly espresso machines and automatic coffee machines, however while it may have been running for more than a century, its first coffee makers weren’t released until 1990.  It offers a wide array of models from manual espresso machines, single-serve coffee makers that use pods, and even fully automatic coffee makers . The De’Longhi Dinamica Plus is one of its top-of-the-range automatic coffee makers, which can create your favorite barista-style coffees at the touch of a button.  It covers every step of the process from grinding the beans through to brewing the coffee, frothing milk and even cleaning itself at the end. All you have to do is top up coffee beans, milk and water.  JUMP TO DeLonghi Dinamica Plus price and availability Design Performance App Should I buy? The De’Longhi Dinamica Plus offers a range of adjustable settings including drink size, aroma,...

De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685

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One-minute review  Originating in Italy, De'Longhi is an established brand that’s been producing coffee machines since the 1990s. It offers everything from single-serve pod machines to manual espresso machines and automatic coffee machines, offering something for everyone.   The De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685 replaces the previous Dedica EC680, this newer model has a few upgrades including two milk frothing settings, either hot milk or cappuccino. It also has a double drip tray, meaning it can take taller cups than the previous model, and is certainly a contender for our round-up of the best coffee makers .  The Dedica Style EC685 is a compact manual espresso machine, which is one of the slimmest designs we’ve seen, and with a simple three-button interface, it’s not too tricky to get to grips with. The drink options available are single and double espressos and steamed or frothy milk, so you can easily make some of the most popular barista-style drinks like cappuccino, ...

KitchenAid High Performance Series Blender KSB6060

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30-second review   KitchenAid has a long-standing reputation for manufacturing kitchen appliances for over 100 years. It has been manufacturing blenders for almost 30 years, with models from its range regularly making it into our best blender list.  The KitchenAid High Performance Series Blender KSB6060 is no exception. Designed to be an easy-to-use no-nonsense kitchen appliance, it’s one of the most powerful blenders in KitchenAid’s range. It has a die-cast metal base and comes with a 60oz/ 1.75-liter plastic pitcher.   JUMP TO KitchenAid High Performance Series Blender KSB60600 price and availabilit y Design Performance Should I buy? With ten speed settings, but no auto programs, it’s designed more for experienced cooks than novices in the kitchen.The wide range of speed settings give the user plenty of control for whatever creation they choose. There are no additional blending cups or smoothie accessories included or available separately, so KitchenAid is...