Which everyday appliances are worth buying?
Six appliances, one job each: dry iron, steam iron, induction cooktop, mixer grinder, oven toaster grill and room heater, with the brand-listed facts and the catch.
By Siddhi Panchal · Updated October 23, 2026
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Quick picks
| Best for | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Ironing | Bajaj DX-6 Dry Iron | 1000 W dry iron with an anti-bacterial coated soleplate |
| Steam ironing | Philips GC1905 Steam Iron | 1300 W steam iron with a non-stick soleplate and up to 17 g/min of steam |
| Cooking | Prestige PIC 20 Induction Cooktop | 1600 W induction cooktop with 8 Indian menu presets and a timer |
| Grinding | Philips HL7756 Mixer Grinder | 750 W mixer grinder with 3 stainless steel jars |
| Baking | Bajaj 1603T 16 L OTG | 16 L oven toaster grill for baking, grilling and toasting |
| Heating | Usha 423N Heat Convector | 2000 W convector heater with 3 heat settings for rooms up to 150 sq ft |
Best for ironing
Bajaj DX-6 Dry Iron
1000 W dry iron with an anti-bacterial coated soleplate.
Catch: Dry iron only, no steam.
| Power | 1000 W |
|---|---|
| Weight | 800 g |
| Safety | Thermal fuse |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Source: Bajaj's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for steam ironing
Philips GC1905 Steam Iron
1300 W steam iron with a non-stick soleplate and up to 17 g/min of steam.
Catch: 180 ml tank, so expect refills on big loads.
| Power | 1300 W |
|---|---|
| Steam | Up to 17 g/min |
| Water tank | 180 ml |
| Soleplate | Non-stick |
Source: Philips' official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for cooking
Prestige PIC 20 Induction Cooktop
1600 W induction cooktop with 8 Indian menu presets and a timer.
Catch: Needs induction-compatible cookware.
| Power | 1600 W |
|---|---|
| Presets | 8, incl. dosa, idli, curry |
| Surge protection | Up to 4 kV |
| Controls | Push button |
| Weight | 1.88 kg |
Source: Prestige's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for grinding
Philips HL7756 Mixer Grinder
750 W mixer grinder with 3 stainless steel jars.
Catch: Let the motor cool between uses, per Philips.
| Power | 750 W |
|---|---|
| Jars | 1.5 L, 1 L and 0.3 L |
| Continuous use | Up to 25 min |
| Warranty | 2 years, motor 5 years |
Source: Philips' official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for baking
Bajaj 1603T 16 L OTG
16 L oven toaster grill for baking, grilling and toasting.
Catch: Sized for 2–3 people, per Bajaj.
| Capacity | 16 L |
|---|---|
| Power | 1200 W |
| Temperature | Up to 250 °C |
| Extras | Rotisserie, convection, auto-off timer |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Source: Bajaj's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for heating
Usha 423N Heat Convector
2000 W convector heater with 3 heat settings for rooms up to 150 sq ft.
Catch: Meant for spot heating, per Usha.
| Power | 665 / 1330 / 2000 W |
|---|---|
| Room size | Up to 150 sq ft |
| Fan | 2 speeds |
| Safety | Overheat protection, ISI mark |
Source: Usha's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
How we picked
We picked one product per job from brands with an official store on Amazon.in, and checked that each was live and in stock on 23 Oct 2026. Specs come from the brand's own website where it publishes them; otherwise from the brand's official Amazon.in store listing, and each pick names its source. We show no price unless it comes live from Amazon.in with the time it was checked. None of these have been tested hands-on yet.
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Dry iron or steam iron?
The Bajaj DX-6 is a 1000 W dry iron with no steam. The Philips GC1905 is a 1300 W steam iron with up to 17 g/min of steam and a 180 ml tank.
How big a room does the Usha 423N heat?
Up to 150 sq ft, per Usha, which says it is meant for spot heating.
Does the Prestige PIC 20 need special pans?
Induction cooktops need induction-compatible cookware with a magnetic base.
Have you tested these hands-on?
Not yet. This guide is research-based, from each brand's published specs. We will say so clearly when one has been tested.