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Sunbeam

Sunbeam

Mixed6.3/10

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
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Café PressCafé GrillMaestroKettles and toasters

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

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Coffee machine

Mixed6/10Budget

Sunbeam's espresso range in Australia and NZ is a budget alternative to Breville. It works, but reviewers and CHOICE owner surveys place it behind the market leaders on coffee quality and satisfaction.

Good at

  • Cheap entry into manual espresso
  • Some models include a built-in grinder at a low price
  • Widely sold and easy to return in AU/NZ

Weak at

  • Trails Breville and De'Longhi in CHOICE test scores
  • Less consistent temperature and milk steaming
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In New Zealand: Same range as Australia, widely stocked at Briscoes and Noel Leeming.

Café SeriesBarista MaxMini Barista

Best for: Tight budgets wanting a real espresso machine in AU/NZ

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Blender / stand mixer

Mixed6/10Budget

Sunbeam's Mixmaster range is a budget choice in Australia and NZ. It is adequate for everyday cakes and biscuits, but reviewers find it less capable with heavy dough than premium mixers.

Good at

  • Mixmaster name has decades of Australian heritage
  • Affordable stand and hand mixers
  • Easy to find and return in AU/NZ

Weak at

  • Less power and build quality than KitchenAid or Kenwood
  • Plain design
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MixmasterPlanetary Mixmaster

Best for: Occasional bakers in AU/NZ on a budget

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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.