Articles by Sophie Bird

Sophie writes about all things appliance-related and is currently the Home Editor at TechRadar's sister site, Top Ten Reviews. When she's not testing coffee machines and appliances, Sophie is thinking of eating delicious food, and asking people what they're having for dinner.

Articles by: Sophie Bird

Shark WandVac system, in handheld and floor modes

Shark WandVac System review

By Sophie Bird last updated 12 June 24

The Shark WandVac is a light but powerful cordless vacuum that's perfect for all kinds of small spillages.

Do air fryers use a lot of electricity? Do they actually save money?

By Sophie Bird last updated 7 December 22

Find out if air fryers are actually cheaper to run than an oven

How to vacuum

By Sophie Bird last updated 11 August 22

Here’s the way experts vacuum

Bagless canister vacuum on a white background

Canister vs upright vacuums: which should I buy?

By Sophie Bird last updated 26 July 22

Unsure of which to choose? This will help you decide as we include the pros and cons of canister vs upright vacuums

Ninja Foodi with all its accessories on a wooden kitchen counter

Ninja Foodi vs Instant Pot: which multi-cooker is best

By Sophie Bird last updated 26 July 22

Versus They’re both hugely popular, but which one is better?

Juicers vs blenders: which is best for fresh produce based beverages?

By Sophie Bird last updated 26 July 22

Can a blender do the job of a juicer?

A food processor bowl filled with the ingredients to blend into pesto

Blenders vs food processors: which should I buy?

By Sophie Bird last updated 24 May 22

What do these machines actually do, and do you really need both?

How to descale a Keurig coffee maker

By Sophie Bird last updated 9 May 22

Discover how to descale your Keurig coffee maker to keep it running smoothly and your coffee tasting great.

How to clean a Keurig coffee maker

By Sophie Bird last updated 9 May 22

When was the last time you gave your Keurig a clean? Here’s everything you need to do

How coffee makers work

By Sophie Bird published 4 March 22

Intrigued by how coffee makers work? Here’s what you need to know

Which type of coffee maker should I buy?

By Sophie Bird last updated 3 March 22

Caffeine lover? Here are all the types of coffee makers to choose from

De’Longhi Magnifica Evo review

By Sophie Bird published 25 November 21

Is this huge coffee maker worth the money? We put it to the test.

NuWave Brio 6-Quart Air Fryer - should I buy one?

NuWave air fryers vs GoWise air fryers: pick the right option for you

By Sophie Bird last updated 15 November 21

The GoWise and NuWave air fryers are great for speeding up your cooking, and reducing the oil needed. We round up the major differences between the two.

How to use an espresso machine

By Sophie Bird last updated 1 November 21

Dreaming of a perfect coffee? Here’s how to use an espresso machine like a pro

How to clean a coffee maker

By Sophie Bird last updated 1 November 21

Here’s how to clean a coffee maker so that it’s as good as new again

Gtech AirRam MK2 - should I buy one?

By Sophie Bird last updated 12 October 21

Looking for a new vacuum? Here’s what we thought of the Gtech AirRam MK2

KitchenAid Classic 5KCM1208 Drip Coffee Maker review

By Sophie Bird published 27 July 21

We’ve tested the KitchenAid 5KCM1208 to see if it can brew up a tasty coffee and whether it’s worth its price tag.

Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee maker review

By Sophie Bird published 24 June 21

Creating barista-style coffee at home has never been this easy – you literally can’t get it wrong.

Breville Bambino Plus coffee machine review

By Sophie Bird published 24 June 21

From tamping the grounds to frothing the milk, the Bambino Plus lets you play barista to create the perfect cup of coffee in your own kitchen.

Smeg Drip Filter Coffee Machine review

By Sophie Bird published 24 June 21

This Smeg sports a stylish design, but can it deliver great-tasting coffee to complement its looks?

I cooked every meal in an air fryer for a year, and now they're in the Prime Day sale

By Sophie Bird published 23 June 21

Prime Day 2021 When my oven broke, I had to find a quick alternative and my trusty air fryer met the mark

The best air fryer is still at its lowest price ever, so what are you waiting for?

By Sophie Bird, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 22 June 21

Prime Day 2021 Looking to up your game when cooking fries or chicken wings? Then this Prime Day air fryer deal is too good to be missed.

Prime Day espresso machine deals: Keurig, Nespresso, and Krups are all on sale now

By Sophie Bird published 21 June 21

Prime Day 2021 Morning brews just got a whole lot cheaper with these espresso machine deals.

Don’t buy a vacuum right now, here’s why you should wait for Prime Day

By Sophie Bird published 17 June 21

If it’s time for a new vacuum, then it’s well worth holding fire and here’s why

Why you should wait until Prime Day to buy an air fryer

By Sophie Bird published 16 June 21

Here’s why it’s worth hanging on before you buy

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