Kim Gilmour

Should you buy a battery-powered stick vacuum or a traditional barrel or upright vac that plugs into the wall? We look at our test data to find out which performs best for carpet, pet hair, maintenance, price and more.

Should you buy the latest Dyson stick vacuum? Our experts test the V15 Detect, which features a laser to highlight ‘hidden’ dust and dust-sensing technology.

We lab test and compare all-in-one kitchen appliances such as the Thermomix and alternatives from Magimix, Kogan, Thermochef and more, to help you find the best model for you.

Need to keep track of your medications? We review pill boxes from Chemist Warehouse, Kmart, Priceline, TabTimer and more to see which ones are best for your needs.

We test and compare pedestal and tower fans for airflow, price and noise from leading brands like Dyson, Sunbeam, Kmart, Kambrook, DeLonghi, Dimplex and Omega Altise.

How does Dyson's first robot vacuum on the Australian market compare to the competition? We ran it through our tough dirt pick-up tests on carpet and hard floors to find out.

All the Temu toys CHOICE tested failed to comply with button battery safety laws.

We test and compare automatic espresso machines from DeLonghi, Jura, Gaggia, Melita, Miele and more to find out which brands and models make the best coffee.

Triallists and our lab expert review interactive pet cameras from Furbo, Eufy, Petcube and Arlec.

We test and compare mini food processors in our kitchen lab to find the best models from Breville, KitchenAid, Sunbeam, Cuisinart and more.