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Sunbeam · Kettle / toaster / small appliances

Sunbeam

Good7/10

Long-running small-appliance brand owned by Newell Brands, with a much bigger kitchen range in Australia and NZ than in the US.

Founded
1897
From
United States
HQ
Atlanta, United States
Owned by
Newell Brands (via Jarden, 2016)
Made in
China
www.sunbeam.com

Kettle / toaster / small appliances

Good7/10Mid-range

Sunbeam is a mainstream AU/NZ small-appliance brand, strongest in sandwich presses and grills. Kettles and toasters are fairly priced and widely stocked. A dependable middle choice.

Good at

  • Popular sandwich presses and grills
  • Big range of kettles and toasters at fair prices
  • Well stocked and supported across AU and NZ

Weak at

  • Designs less refined than Breville
  • Quality varies across the cheaper models
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Café PressCafé GrillMaestroKettles and toasters

Best for: AU/NZ buyers wanting a mainstream, well-supported brand

nzauuk (not sold)us (not sold)hk (not sold)

Kettle / toaster / small appliances brands in United Kingdom

Sunbeam isn’t readily sold in United Kingdom for this category.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1BrevilleAustralia8/10GoodPremium
2Russell HobbsUnited Kingdom7.5/10GoodMid-range
3De'LonghiItaly7/10GoodPremium
4SmegItaly6.5/10MixedLuxury

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.