Looking to upgrade your breakfast routine with perfectly toasted slices while ensuring efficiency and convenience? We’ve meticulously reviewed and tested over 50 toasters to find the absolute best ones on the market. Our comprehensive testing covered a range of categories, from 2-slice to 4-slice and also long slot toasters, helping you choose the ideal appliance for your kitchen needs and budget.
Every toaster underwent rigorous testing to evaluate factors such as even toasting, adjustable settings, ease of cleaning, and durability. Whether you’re a toast connoisseur or simply seeking a reliable kitchen companion, our reviews will guide you through the diverse range of toaster models available, empowering you to make a confident decision and find the perfect addition to your kitchen arsenal.
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Price
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$79,99
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$89,95
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$69,95
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$24,99
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Model
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KitchenAid KMT3115ER
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Breville BTA720XL
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CUISINART CPT-180P1
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Black+Decker T2569B
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Nr. of Programs
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4
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2
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Nr. of Settings
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Weight
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4,1lbs / 1,9kg
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4lbs / 1,8kg
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6,1lbs / 2,8kg
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3lbs / 1,4kg
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Best Overall Toaster: KitchenAid KMT3115ER
The KitchenAid KMT3115ER presents an appealing and efficient option at a very decent price. Featuring a single long slot rather than side-by-side slots, it not only saves counter space but also offers versatile toasting capabilities. During testing, we found that it accommodated a whole piece of naan bread! The intuitive display panel boasts simple pictographs for selecting the desired browning level and other special features like toasting frozen bread.
However, finding the right setting on the sliding scale for the six doneness settings was slightly challenging.
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Takes little space
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Takes time to get settings right
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Can toast larger slices (e.g. naan)
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Best 2-Slice Toaster: Breville BTA720XL
The Breville BTA720XL has high-end features at a mid-range cost! Its ‘A Bit More’ preset extends toasting time for perfect customization, while the ‘Lift and Look’ function allows you to check on your toast mid-cycle without interrupting it.
Its six shade presets ensure a spectrum of results, from golden brown sandwich bread to well-browned multi-grain toast or bagels. It does however toast the inner face more than the edges. It does remain a fantastic choice for those seeking precise toasting and consistent performance.
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Countdown indicator
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Inconsistent browning
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Same results on multiple batches
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Great heat range
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Best 4-Slice Toaster: Cuisinart CPT-180P1
The Cuisinart CPT-180P1 has classic styling, for an elegant touch to your kitchen. Its four-slice design offers energy-saving benefits with two sets of controls for each pair of slots, ensuring efficient toasting without unnecessary heat-up. Additionally, there are two crumb trays for independent cleaning and lift-and-look levers for monitoring toast without interrupting the cycle.
Not the longest of power cords and also the browning control numbers can be challenging to read. However, clear labeling on the Bagel, Defrost, Reheat, and Cancel buttons ensures user-friendly operation.
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Can operate only 2 slots if necessary
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Challenging to read controls
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Easy to clean
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Best Budget Toaster: Black+Decker T2569B
For a reliable toaster with no extra frills, the Black+Decker T2569B delivers excellent performance at a budget-friendly price. While lacking some extra features, toast slices are evenly toasted. It maintains consistency across multiple batches and accomodates various bread sizes.
However, it lacks features like a toast readiness indicator or lifting the slots before the toasting ends. It’s body is also made out of plastic and the power cord is quite short.
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Incredible price
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Design and cord length
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Even toasting results
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Limited features
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