The Best OXO Kitchen Equipment, According to Our Exhaustive Testing

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using the oxo bench scraper to cut up pizza dough

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It’s hard to ignore OXO’s presence in our tested roundups—they’ve scored many top picks in our reviews. And while the 30-year-old company originally made its name with soft-handled everyday kitchen utensils, its coffee division has also been hitting home runs. Suffice it to say, we’re big fans of what OXO is putting out there, so we rounded up the best of the best OXO products from our equipment reviews (we did the same for a couple of other brands—BrevilleandThermoWorks—too).

The Best OXO Kitchen Equipment

The Best Drip Coffee Maker Under $200

OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

Amazon

There’s a lot to love about this brewer: it has apowerful heating elementthat delivers precise brewing temperatures of 200ºF and awide sprayheadto saturate the coffee evenly. It even has two brew modes to better dial-in smaller batches, if you don’t want to brew a full carafe. It was ourfavorite brewer under $200and has become the go-to coffee maker for some Serious Eats staffers. What more can we say?

Good to Know

  • Stated capacity:1.25 liters/40 ounces/8 cups
  • Weight:10.3 pounds
  • Type of carafe:Thermal carafe
  • Warranty:2年
  • Price at time of publish:$200
A look at the OXO 8-Cup's brewing basket with coffee in it

Serious Eats / Ashley Rodriguez

The Best Programmable Drip Coffee Maker

OXO BREW 9-Cup Coffee Maker

Oxo Brew 9-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker

Amazon

With the same great brew tech as the 8-cup model, this brewer adds an additional cup and a programmable timer. So, if you want to set and forget your morning cup, you can. While we do wish it had a flat-bottom coffee filter rather than a cone-shaped one, it still brews excellent coffee and also meets theSpecialty Coffee Association’s standards.

Good to Know

  • Stated capacity:45 ounces/9 cups
  • Weight:11 pounds
  • Built-in bloom cycle:Yes
  • Type of carafe:Thermal carafe
  • Warranty:2年
  • Price at time of publish:$214
The OXO 9-Cup Coffee Maker

Serious Eats / Ashley Rodriguez

The Best Coffee Grinder For Most People

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Amazon

Precision burr grinders are difficult to nail, but OXO’s version doesan excellent jobat a truly impressive price point. Inour testingwe found its grind precision held its own against much pricier models, making it an excellent option for anyone looking to upgrade their coffee setup without spending a fortune.

Good to Know

  • Dimensions:7.5 x 5.25 x 12.5 inches
  • Weight:4.5 pounds
  • Burr type:Stainless steel conical burrs
  • Number of grind settings:15 (plus micro settings)
  • Warranty:2-year limited
  • Price at time of publish:$100
A hand turning the time dial of the OXO burr grinder

Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore

The Best Budget-Friendly Coffee Scale

OXO BREW Precision Scale with Timer

Amazon OXO BREW Precision Scale with Timer

Amazon

Responsive readings and precision resolution are two hallmarks of a great coffee scale, and the OXO Brewdelivered on both. With an added timer formanaging pourovers(orFrench pressbrews), it’s a budget-friendly choice for your home coffee bar.

Good to Know

  • Materials:Plastic body, silicone mat
  • Batteries:Four AAA batteries
  • Care instructions:Wipe clean with a damp cloth
  • Price at time of publish:$56
brewing coffee in a pourover brewer on the OXO scale

Serious Eats / Jesse Raub

The Best Cold Brew Coffee Maker

OXO Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker

OXO Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Amazon

OXO's Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker is unlike any other cold brew device; it's designed around a spring-loaded drip stopper that drains when set on top of the carafe, which makes it much easier to filter than cold brewers with a stopper in the bottom. It also features a reusable mesh filter (no waste!). During our tests, it handily took top marks in terms of taste and cleaning. It also features a reusable mesh filter, and handily won all ofour taste testswhile being easy to clean.

Good to Know

  • Yield:16盎司的浓缩的entrate
  • Weight:1.4 pounds
  • Filter style:Reusable stainless steel
  • Price at time of publish:$28
Pouring Coffee Grounds into OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Serious Eats / Ashley Rodriguez

The Best Kitchen Scale

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale

Amazon OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale

Amazon

Afterthorough testing, OXO’s kitchen scale was the most accurate, as well as the easiest to use. Its 11-pound capacity accommodates large baking projects and, with a pull-out screen that extends a few inches from the weighting platform, it can even accommodate large containers, too. Lastly, its stainless weighing platform is removable, which allows for easy clean up.

Good to Know

  • Units:Ounces, pounds, grams, kilograms
  • Max weight:11 pounds
  • Dimensions:9.5 x 7 x 1.25 inches
  • Warranty:5 years
  • Price at time of publish:$56
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Serious Eats / Emily Dryden

The Best Kitchen Tongs

OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Tongs

OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Tongs

Amazon

These tongs opened wide, had an easy-to-squeeze tension, and comfortable silicone pads for better grip.During testing, their scalloped tips easily grabbed chicken without slipping or tearing, and we really appreciated how wide they opened. We also liked how sturdy they were—the two separate arms never wavered, making each grab precise and stable.

Good to Know

  • Materials:Stainless steel, plastic, rubber
  • Total length:14 inches
  • Weight:6.3 ounces
  • Locking feature:Yes
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$16
Tongs turning a steak that's cooking in a cast iron skillet

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik

The Best Grill Tongs

OXO Good Grips 16-Inch Locking Tongs

OXO Good Grips 16-Inch Locking Tongs

Amazon

A longer version of the 12-inch tongs, we loved this sets springy action, comfortable grips, and scalloped tips. And while they’re nottechnicallygrill tongs, they stillbeat out the competitiondue to their sturdy build, firm grasp, and maneuverability.

Good to Know

  • Length:16 inches
  • Weight:9.1 ounces
  • Materials:Stainless steel, rubber
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$17
tongs grabbing a kabob on a charcoal grill

Serious Eats / Grace Kelly

The Best Cold Cleaning Grill Brush

OXO Good Grips Nylon Grill Brush for Cold Cleaning

OXO Good Grips Nylon Grill Brush for Cold Cleaning

Amazon

This nylongrill brushis great for scraping up a cold grill due to its angled, long scraper and stiff bristles (on a replaceable head, even!). The scraper even had grooves on either side which helped it get under grill grates to scrape all sides of them clean.

Good to Know

  • Materials:Nylon, metal, plastic
  • Length:18.25 inches
  • Hot cleaning capable:No
  • Hanging loop:Yes
  • Price at time of publish:$18
A closeup look at a grill brush scrubbing down a grill grate

Serious Eats / Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm

The Best Bench Scraper

Oxo Bench Scraper

Amazon OXO Bench Scraper

Amazon

A goodbench scrapereasily cuts pasta, portions dough, and lifts cut vegetables from a cutting board, and OXO’s version does it all with aplomb (and a comfy silicone handle, to boot). Whether you’re cutting and folding biscuit dough or cleaning salt off your counter after a spill, this model is sharp enough to complete any task without actually cutting into your counters. It also has a ruler on its edge for portioning out pasta shapes or cutting biscuits.

Good to Know

  • Materials:Stainless steel, silicone
  • Blade style:Slightly sharpened on both sides, squared
  • Weight:6.7 ounces
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$12
Using the OXO bench scraper to scrape up gnocchi dough on a floured marble countertop

Serious Eats / Eric King

The Best Nonstick Spatula

OXO Good Grips Silicone Flexible Turner

OXO Good Grips Small Silicone Flexible Turner Black

Amazon

With a thin edge that slides easily under food, this nonstick turner was excellent at flipping pancakes and turning over-easy eggs. We found it sturdy, yet flexible, and it’s beenour top picksince 2017.

Good to Know

  • Heat-resistant:Up to 450ºF
  • Dimensions:11.25 x 3.25 inches
  • Materials:Silicone and stainless steel
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$12
Flipping pancakes on an electric griddle.

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik

The Best Silicone Spatula

OXO Good Grips Silicone Everyday Spatula

OXO Good Grips Silicone Everyday Spatula

Amazon

We really liked the head angle on this spatula, which tapered to a thin edge for excellent scrapingduring our tests. It also had a strong core for stirring cookie doughs, and is heat proof up to 600ºF, so it could rest on a hot skillet when cooking.

Good to Know

  • Weight:3.50盎司
  • Materials:Nylon core, silicone
  • Heat resistance:Up to 600ºF
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe (top rack specified)
  • Price at time of publish:$12
A hand holding a grey silicone spatula and scrambling eggs in a stainless steel skillet

Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez

The Best Garlic Press

OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Garlic Press

OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Garlic Press

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When the cellular walls of garlicare ruptured, they release potent aromas and flavors. And while we love garlic, sometimes you don't want it to wallop your tastebuds. Inour testing, this one from OXO produced the mildest pressed garlic due to its larger grid. We also liked the comfortable handles and self-cleaning knobs, which helped push the leftover garlic skins out.

Good to Know

  • Materials:Zinc, plastic, silicone
  • Capacity:3 medium-sized cloves
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$24
a close up of the screen of a garlic press next to a pile of minced garlic

Serious Eats / Jesse Raub

The Comfiest Ladle

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Ladle

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Ladle

Amazon

Featuring the most comfortable grip of all the modelswe tested, this ladle also sported a sturdy bowl that made it easy to scrape up the bottom of your soup pot. The dual-spouts also made pouring a breeze—no errant drips to be had. It’s dishwasher-safe, too.

Good to Know

  • Materials:Stainless steel, silicone
  • Weight:7.1 ounces
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$13
the oxo ladle on a marble countertop

Serious Eats / Grace Kelly

The Best Mallet-Style Meat Pounder

OXO Good Grips Meat Tenderizer

NEW OXO Good Grips Meat Tenderizer

Amazon

As our favorite meat pounder, the OXO was the fastest to flatten pork inour testing, and was comfortable to swing for over two minutes while crushing graham crackers. It’s also dishwasher-safe and small enough to fit in most kitchen drawers.

Good to Know

  • Materials:ABS plastic with a solid steel core
  • Weight:13.2 ounces
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Ptrice at time of publish:$12
a meat pounder sitting beside a flattened chicken breast

Serious Eats / Eric King

A Great Balloon Whisk

Oxo Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk

Oxo Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk

Amazon

OXO’s classic grippy handle scored major points inour whisk testing, and its sturdy wires kept up with the competition in all of our speed tests. It readily beat egg whites and whipped cream, and the handle’s palm swell prevented wrist fatigue during heavier-duty tasks.

Good to Know

  • Wire count:10
  • Handle type:Non-slip rubber
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher safe
  • Price at time of publish:$11
A whisk showing off stiff egg white peaks

Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez

The Best Cutting Board

OXO 2-Piece Cutting Board Set

Oxo Good Grips 2-Piece Plastic Cutting Board Set

Amazon

Thin but durable, these cutting boards have been staples in the Serious Eats kitchen for years. The rubber grips kept them from sliding on the counter (even whencutting slippery squid), 200刀中风后,叶片的边缘was still sharp enough to slide through paper.

Good to Know

  • Materials:Plastic, with rubber trim
  • Dimensions:7.25 x 10.5 inches (small board); 10.5 x 14.5 inches (large board)
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Notable features:Juice well, nonslip-feet, soft sides for easy carrying
  • Price at time of publish:$24
Slicing squid on a plastic cutting board

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik

The Best Budget Stovetop Kettle

Oxo Brew Classic Tea Kettle

Oxo Brew Classic Tea Kettle

Amazon

Quick to boil and with a fast-pouring spout, the OXO kettle was one of the best performers inour testingwhile being easy on the wallet. Its silicone coated handle (and spout cover) were always cool to the touch, and the slanted handle angle made pouring comfortable and easy.

Good to Know

  • Materials:Stainless steel
  • Stated capacity:1.7 quarts
  • Dimensions:8 x 9.75 x 9.75 inches
  • Compatible cooktops:Gas, electric
  • Price at time of publish:$50
The OXO kettle pouring water into a small mug

Serious Eats / Eric King

The Best Plastic Liquid Measuring Cup Set

Oxo Good Grips 3-Piece Angled Measuring Cup Set

OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Angled Measuring Cup Set

Amazon

From the start, two things stood out about thesemeasuring cups: the angled measurement lines and the rubber-coated handles. Both made measuring volumes easy on the mind and hands. And because they're made of Tritan plastic, they passed our durability tests with ease. We also appreciated how they included both imperial and metric measurements.

Good to Know

  • Material:Plastic
  • Set includes:4-cup, 2-cup, and 1-cup measuring cups
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$24
OXO liquid measuring cups of varying sizes.

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik

最好的鸡尾酒量杯

OXO Mini Angled Measuring Cup

OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup

Amazon

This small angled measuring cup isour favorite cocktail jigger, but we also lovehow versatile it is. They’re ideal for measuring small amounts of liquid and have multiple units of measure, including tablespoons, ounces, and milliliters. Great for drizzling oil or as spare containers for mise en place, we recommend grabbing a handful (especially since they stack so nicely).

Good to Know

  • Max reading:2 ounces; 4 tablespoons
  • Minimum reading:0.25 ounces
  • Materials:Plastic
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$7
an oxo mini measuring cup being used to pour liquid into a pot of cooking stew

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik

The Best Salad Spinner

OXO Good Grips Glass Salad Spinner

OXO Good Grips Glass Salad Spinner

Amazon

We really liked how much force the pump-style spin mechanism generated in this salad spinner; it made quick work of drying greens inour testing. We also love that it had a brake and a collapsable handle for storage. For a lighter and sturdier option, there's astainless steel version.

Good to Know

  • Materials:Borosilicate glass bowl, plastic basket and lid, rubber
  • Style:Pump
  • Bowl capacity:6.2 quarts
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$65
The OXO glass salad spinner spinning lettuce dry

Serious Eats / Madeline Muzzi

The Most User-Friendly Muffin Pan

OXO Nonstick Pro 12-Cup Muffin Pan

OXO Nonstick Pro 12-Cup Muffin Pan

Amazon

With an extra-wide rim and a thick ridge, this muffin pan was the easiest to get in and out of the oven, even with thick oven mitts on. Muffins quickly released from the nonstick coating duringour tests(and everything browned evenly, too).

Good to Know

  • Material:Aluminized steel, ceramic-reinforced nonstick coating
  • Weight:1 pound, 14.5 ounces
  • Overall dimensions:16 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches
  • Maximum oven temperature:450°F
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe, though hand-washing is recommended
  • Price at time of publish:$28
oxo muffin tin

Serious Eats / Irvin Lin

The Best Overall Mandoline

OXO V-Blade Mandoline Slicer

oxo-v-blade-mandoline-slicer

Amazon

It slices, it juliennes, and it has clear settings for how thick you want your food. It was one of the sharpest mandolineswe tested, and we also really liked its foldout stand for extra stability.

Good to Know

  • Thickness settings:4
  • Blade style:V-blade
  • Accessories/features:Fold-out stand, handguard
  • Care instructions:Hand-wash
  • Price at time of publish:$46
a hand with a cut-resistant glove sliding a potato over a mandoline

Serious Eats / Grace Kelly

The Best Take-Apart Poultry Shears

OXO Grips Spring Loaded Poultry Shears

OXO Good Grips Spring-Loaded Poultry Shears, Black

Amazon

Comfort is key in a pair of poultry shears, and the rubberized handle on this pair kept our hands from slipping, even when greasy. The locking mechanism was easy to engage for safe storage, and they clipped through bone with easeduring testing.

Good to Know

  • Take-apart:Yes
  • Locking blades:Yes
  • Blade material:Stainless steel
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe, but we recommend hand-washing
  • Price at time of publish:$28
Using poultry shears to cut out the back bone of a chicken
Photo: J. Kenji López-Alt

最好的橄榄油Dispenser

OXO Precision Pour Glass Dispenser - 12 oz

OXO Precision Pour Glass Dispenser

Amazon

The only dispenser to resist messy drips, the precision pour spout lived up to its name. It gave us full control over our poursduring testing, and its wide opening made it easy to clean between refills.

Good to Know

  • Weight:9 ounces
  • Materials:Clear glass with a plastic, stainless steel, and silicone lid
  • Capacity:12 fluid ounces (1.5 cups)
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$17
OXO Precision Pour Glass Dispenser

Serious Eats / Ashlee Redger

The Best Lever Corkscrew

OXO Vertical Corkscrew with Removable Foil Cutter

oxo-steel-vertical-lever-corkscrew

Amazon

The lever-driven action on this corkscrew can pop a cork in under three seconds with a simple down-and-up motion. It was by far the fastestin our tests, and great for people who might struggle with more traditional lever wine openers.

Good to Know

  • Materials:Stainless steel, plastic
  • Weight:1.5 pounds
  • Price at time of publish:$43
Two stages of using the OXO lever corkscrew to open a bottle of wine: push down, then pull up

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik

The Best Muddler with a Textured Head

OXO Good Grips Steel Muddler

OXO Good Grips Steel Muddler

Amazon

This muddler's comfortable grip made it easy to twist duringour testing, and its broad teeth helped break down ingredients without tearing them up too much. We also liked how sturdy it was, and cleanup was as easy as dropping it in the dishwasher.

Good to Know

  • Length:9 inches
  • Weight:3.88 ounces
  • Material:Stainless steel, nylon
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$17
The OXO SteeL muddler on a marble countertop

Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez

The Best Budget-Friendly Cobbler Shaker

OXO Steel Single Wall Cocktail Shaker

OXO Steel Single Wall Cocktail Shaker

Amazon

Sturdy and lightweight, thiscobbler shakersealed well for every shake test we performed, and it had a large capacity to accommodate multiple drinks to boot. It was also easy to pull apart after straining, and is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

Good to Know

  • Capacity:24 ounces
  • Material:Stainless steel
  • Care instructions:Dishwasher-safe
  • Price at time of publish:$23
a stainless steel cobbler shaker with a silicone cap on a white surface and against a white background

Serious Eats / Kate Dingwall

The Best Countertop Kitchen Timer

OXO Good Grips Triple Timer

Oxo Good Grips Triple Timer

Amazon

This timer can display three different times at once, and has a direct keypad so you can program any time between one second and 100 hours. Even with multiple timers running, we found inour testingthat the keypad was intuitive to use with just a single start/stop button for each time. The alarms were also loud enough to be heard from a different room.

Good to Know

  • Dimensions:2.55 x 4.5 x 8.2 inches
  • Number of timers:3
  • Max hours:100 hours
  • Price at time of publish:$27

The Easiest-to-Read Instant-Read Thermometer

OXO Good Grips Thermocouple Thermometer

OXO Good Grips Thermocouple Thermometer

Amazon

With bright digits against a black screen, the OXO instant-read thermometer was the easiest to read inour testing. It displayed quick and accurate temperatures, and its wide-angled probe was also great for lefties.

Good to Know

  • Features:Reverse white digit black screen, 225-degree pull out probe, rotating screen
  • Accuracy:+/- 0.9°F (+/- 0.5°C) from -22° to 302°F (-30° to 150°C)
  • Measurement Range:-58°F to 572°F
  • Warranty:2年
  • Price at time of publish:$90
The OXO thermometer taking the temperature of ice water

Serious Eats / Irvin Lin

The Best Plastic Compost Bin

OXO Good Grips Easy-Clean Compost Bin

OXO Good Grips Easy-Clean Compost Bin

Amazon

With a large capacity and an easy-to-flip lid, the OXO compost bin did well inour tests. It didn’t give off any compost odors until day nine of testing (that's good!), and the smooth walls made it easy to hand-wash.

Good to Know

  • Material:Plastic
  • Dimensions:6.6 x 6.4 x 7.5 inches
  • Stated capacity:1.75 gallon
  • Care instructions:Hand-wash
  • Price at time of publish:$23
OXO compost bin

Serious Eays / Vicky Wasik

FAQs

Are OXO and Good Grips the same company?

Good Grips is actually a product line from OXO. OXO has a number of different product lines, like Good Grips, SoftWorks, Steel, and Brew. These product lines usually focus on different design elements: Good Grips features their classic rubberized handles, Steel products are mostly made from stainless steel, and Brew is their line of coffee products.

Are OXO products worth it?

OXO products have consistently emerged as top picks throughout our testing. Many OXO products have user-friendly designs, strong performances, and are affordably priced.