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The Oster 2-Slice Touchscreen Toaster 2144295 toasted inconsistently in our back-to-back tests, and many pieces of bread weren’t toasted around their perimeter. Even on the highest setting, the Oster couldn’t sufficiently toast English muffins, sourdough bread, or frozen waffles.

The Buydeem 2-Slot Toaster toasted unevenly in our back-to-back tests. It couldn’t toast sourdough bread well either—the center of the bread was pale and insufficiently browned.

The Cuisinart CPT-720 2-Slice Digital Toaster has a memory-set feature, which allows you to save your preferred shade settings for up to four types of bread. Unfortunately, this toaster’s shallow slots couldn’t completely fit a bagel, leaving an entire section un-toasted. It also toasted bread unevenly—the top half of the slice would be nicely browned, but it would get more pale toward the bottom of the slice.

The Revolution InstaGlo R180 Toaster costs over $300 and didn’t perform better than our $30 main pick, the Cuisinart. That said, it’s undeniably fun to use, and the touchscreen will let you live your Jetsons fantasy. But the novelty wears off fast once you realize it doesn’t toast well and is still prone to the same pitfalls as toasters costing a fraction of the price. Ultimately, we don’t think its mediocre performance justifies the high cost. We also ran a couple of tests on the Revolution InstaGlo R270 Toaster, a newer version that’s very similar to the R180 model and costs nearly $400. However, it had the same subpar toasting ability as the R180, so we dismissed it.

The SMEG 2-Slice Toaster produced mostly even results in our back-to-back tests, aside from the two batches that were practically burned. We liked the looks of this toaster, but the lever doesn"t allow you to lift your carbs up out of the slot, which means you have to risk burning your finger (or use tongs) to retrieve them.

The Cafe Express Finish Toaster took longer to toast bread on the medium shade setting (about 3 minutes) compared with any model we tested in 2022. It costs about $40 more than our upgrade pick, the Breville, and didn’t toast as evenly. Also, the openings that allow the crumbs to fall into the tray below are narrower than on any other model we tested. This means more crumbs will accumulate in the hard-to-reach crevices of your toaster, making it more difficult to clean. All that said, it’s very stylish and would look great displayed on a counter.

We liked the sleek look of the Cuisinart CPT-T20 2-Slice Touchscreen Toaster, which features touchscreen controls that are easy to wipe clean. However, it didn’t toast bread as evenly from edge to edge as the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster, and it’s more expensive.

The heating elements on the Breville BTA735BSS the Toast Select Luxe weren’t consistently flush with the interior, and sections of them didn’t fully illuminate. The lift lever didn’t raise toast as high as our picks did, and the toast shade wasn’t as even from edge to edge. The top and sides of this model get very hot when it’s operating, so we wouldn’t recommend it if you have young kids at home.

We liked the digital-countdown feature on the All-Clad TJ822D51 Digital 2-Slice Toaster, but the heating elements weren’t consistently illuminated, and the bottom edges of our bread didn’t get fully toasted. This model isn’t weighted as much as some of the others we tested, so if you apply too much pressure when pressing down the lever, the entire toaster tips forward.

We liked the look of the Zwilling Enfinigy 2-Slot Toaster, but the controls are labeled with symbols rather than words, making this model less intuitive to use out of the box. It also toasted inconsistently from batch to batch.

Initially, we liked the design of the Dash DVTS501 Clear View 2-Slice Toaster, which allows you to toast a long slice of sourdough bread. Unfortunately, we found its long, slender shape awkward to use and not conducive to every space. Like the Zwilling, this model toasted inconsistently from batch to batch and completely failed to toast during one round of our back-to-back tests. Occasionally, it popped toast out of the slots so aggressively that they ended up on the floor.

Although our previous two-slot pick, the Oster Jelly Bean (an older version of the Oster 2-Slice Toaster), still browned bread better than most other budget toasters, it paled in comparison with the Cuisinart. Despite having slots that are deeper than those of the Black + Decker and Hamilton Beach toasters we tested, the Jelly Bean still left pure white crowns on otherwise nicely toasted bread. These white tops get even bigger if you forget to push the bread down as far as it will go in the slot—something we found irritating and hard to remember.

We also tested the $250 Magimix, which has glass sides that allow you to watch your bread turn into toast. Like the Dualit, the Magimix is inconveniently large for a two-slice toaster. The Magimix did produce mostly even toast, but each piece had a few white streaks around the top and bottom. When filled with two slices, the Magimix’s long-slot design produced toast with white edges and patchy, overly toasted centers.

Though it was a company best-seller when we tested it in 2018, the Hamilton Beach Keep Warm 2-Slice Toaster (22816) gave us pale bagels and streaky toast with white tops. The toaster also beeps loudly three times before your toast pops up, which gets annoying fast.

The Black + Decker T2707S 2-Slice Toaster left slices of toast soft and pallid. Even at darker heating levels, the toaster didn’t reach the top of the bread, resulting in doughy white crowns.

The Krups KH732D 2-Slice Toaster did poorly in just about all of our tests. Its chrome exterior is wrapped around a cheap, lightweight interior frame that doesn’t sit securely on a countertop. If you push the lever to bring the toast up to the top, the machine tips over.

The Breville BTA840XL Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster was hands down the best toaster we tested, but we’re not confident it will last long enough to justify its exorbitant price. The model we’ve been long-term testing since 2018 is still working like new. However, we’ve read customer reviews that say it fails prematurely, so we’re hesitant to recommend it, especially since it costs $180 (at the time of writing). It has the same functionality as our two-slot Breville pick, the Bit More, as well as a button that automatically lifts and lowers your toast (this might be nicer in theory than it is in practice, since pressing a lever would be faster than waiting for your toast to lower). We preferred this toaster over the four-slice version of the Breville Bit More (the BTA730XL), which has two long slots that did not toast as evenly. The Smart Toaster is more expensive and will take up a considerable chunk of your countertop. But its exterior is built like a tank, and it offers more features than any other two- or four-slot model we considered.

The four-slice, long-slot Breville Bit More BTA730XL was one of the few models we tried that was able to swallow an entire oval slice of rustic sourdough without any of the bread sticking out of the slot. Unfortunately, it overcooked white bread on its middle setting.

The Breville BTA830XL Die-Cast 4-Slice Long Slot Smart Toaster toasted evenly, but it left the bottom of the lower corners of some pieces untoasted. Because it’s expensive, we expected more from this model.

The Cuisinart CPT-180 4-Slice Metal Classic Toaster toasted bread unevenly from batch to batch, leaving some pieces pale golden brown and other pieces burned.

The Oster TSSTTR6330-NP 4-Slice Long-Slot Toaster toasted bread very inconsistently. Some pieces had hot spots or were burned, while others remained pale.

Though the Cuisinart CPT-440 Touch to Toast Leverless 4-Slice Toaster has motorized slots, individual LCD panels, and countdown timers, it didn’t toast anywhere near what its steep price tag might suggest. In our tests, it toasted bread inconsistently from slot to slot.

Special thanks to the Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis (CEMAS) at The Ohio State University for allowing students to use the electron microscopy and X-ray spectroscopy to determine the composition of the toaster heating elements.

If you have a small kitchen and limited countertop space, the best toaster may not be a top priority. Yet there are times when there is simply no replacement for its convenience—like when you have a kid and that kid decides that bread, and frozen waffles, and bagels, and English muffins, and the rest of the toastable gluten-verse are going to be the foundation of his food pyramid. And if you"re truly short on space, a toaster beats a toaster oven any day.

For all the toastable-gluten heads out there, we went on the hunt for the best toaster. We wanted to find one well-designed enough to fit neatly into a small space, sturdy enough to stand up to near constant use, and reliable enough to perform a grab bag of tasks ably, whether during a rushed school-day breakfast or leisurely weekend brunch. We also wanted to know if there was there ever a reason to spend $300 on a toaster—or would a $35 one suffice?

In order to find out, we made a lot of slices of toast in toasters from across the price spectrum. They ranged in price from $18 to $300, and came either in two-slice or four-slice formats. In the end we actually wanted to recommend six winners, which will satisfy toasting needs regardless of space limitations or budget.

The Breville Die-Cast is an investment, but the sleek, leverless model called to us as soon as we took it out of the box—and once we set it up and started toasting and reheating, it didn"t disappoint. Well-built, with a weighty frame and a stylish minimalist exterior, it was extremely stable on the counter without feeling bulky. The toasting slots were generously proportioned to handle both tall and thick slices, and the digital controls were attractive and intuitive to use. It turned out remarkably consistent results during all three tests, evenly toasting each slice of bread, easily defrosting and crisping waffles, and ably accommodating bagels. Some of the little touches that made it even more appealing: a smooth motorized lift that lowers and raises the slices from the toaster at the touch of a button, the sliding knob that sets the level of toastiness and flashes to count down the remaining cook time, and the pleasant "ding" that sounds to remind you when the job is done—a feature we suspect could be a godsend during hectic morning multitasking. One glowing Amazon reviewer dubbed this model the Cadillac of toasters—and after putting it through its paces, we agree.

Does the idea of spending $100 on a toaster make you incredulous? Relax. If you"re willing to sacrifice some of the little luxuries, you can still get a good toaster: a reliable, everyday option for the price of a few boxes of Pop-Tarts. At first glance, the brushed steel exterior of the Pro Series looks sleek and feels sturdy and high-quality. It"s still lightweight and petite though, should you need to tuck it away in a cabinet now and then to save on counter space. Unlike the other budget toasters tested, the Professional Series browned bread all the way to the edges of the slice perfectly. The extra-wide slots could easily accommodate pre-sliced sandwich bread and thick, hand-cut slices of sourdough alike.

The removable crumb tray is easy to clean, and it took under two minutes to get a light golden brown slice at the medium setting. The toaster has one function we suggest ignoring: A gluten free button. Because gluten-free bread is made from such a range of flours, one button is unlikely to catch the varied toast times needed. Still, beyond that trendy quirk, we loved this humble little toaster.

Though, predictably, the build-quality of all the lower priced plastic toaster models was a little flimsy, the Oster toaster was better than almost all of the competition. Among the contenders surveyed, stainless steel (or faux-stainless) was the default finish, but the Jelly Bean goes a different route: The model we tried came with a curvy, matte charcoal exterior which, though not necessarily high-design, cleaned easily and seemed conveniently fingerprint- and smudge-proof. (And, if you’re looking for a pop of color in your kitchen: Amazon lists a bright eggplant purple as another option.) For the most part, the Oster Jelly Bean ticked off all the toasting boxes with passably consistent sliced bread, perfectly crisped waffles, and golden, chewy toasted bagels. The evenness of its toasting is particularly impressive at higher settings—so if you like your bread on the crunchy side, take note. A few quibbles: most slices come out of the toaster with a little “bald spot” on top—the result of the bread not sitting fully submerged in the slot. And the lever squeaks a bit when depressed. Annoying? Yes. Worth sacrificing the bargain performance? Probably not.

We were suspicious that the Smeg toaster was going to be all style and no substance, but we were wrong. Using this machine is like having a little retro Italian sports car on your kitchen counter, with a well-built and expertly proportioned cherry red exterior, a sleek chrome toasting lever that sits in the hand like a gearshift, and a minimalist, intuitive control knob that spins with a satisfying click. And it doesn’t just sit there and look good: after toasting at low, medium, and high settings, slices emerged evenly browned (if a little on the dark side—this toaster does seem to run hot). Waffles and bagels came out with the a good texture balance of chewy and crunchy. The generous slots can easily accommodate tall slices, and a simple-to-slide-out crumb tray makes cleanup easy. Yes, it"s a lot to spend on a toaster, but if you have the budget for it and design is a priority, you can feel good about taking the plunge on the Smeg. The Smeg toaster also comes in a variety of colors besides red, including black, chrome, cream, yellow, baby blue, light pink, pastel aqua.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the best four-slice toasters are essentially doublewide versions of our two-slice picks. From a pure design standpoint, we initially leaned toward the long-slot toasters in our lineup, which can pack more slices into a slimmer space and are great if you have a small kitchen or clutter is a problem. But ultimately, we weren"t wowed by the performance of these models and realized that, while bulkier, the side-by-side four-slot design of the Breville offered more customization for families or roommates—if one person wants a bagel and the other a waffle, or if one likes toast barely browned and the other likes toast as dark as a carbon shingle, that can all get done at the same time. The top-of-the-line Breville model is powered with 1800 watts and can be set to "toast," "bagel," or "defrost" via an illuminated LED side panel.

The Oster 4-Slice Toaster wasn"t as nice as the Breville, but it also comes at a much-reduced price. Its extra-wide slots easily accommodate whatever you"d like to toast. You can tailor your toast level from light to dark (with seven levels in between to ensure the exact amount of crispness you desire), and the toaster offers options for bagels, frozen items, and reheating. The toaster"s retractable cord also makes storage a breeze.

When it comes to toasting the perfect slice of toast, sliced white sandwich bread is the ultimate blank slate—so, for the first round, we grabbed a few bags of Wonder Bread to gauge how each machine could handle the basics. We toasted several pieces of bread at a low, medium, and high setting, got out a stopwatch to measure the toasting time, and compared each setting for consistency. We also tested the toasters with thicker slices of bread to see how they"d stand up to heftier carbs. To determine the toasters" defrosting and reheating capabilities, we used frozen waffles. For the final challenge we tried sliced bagels.

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Toasters have come a long way over the last 100 years. They are now an important kitchen appliance for just about every household. Since you’re likely to use a pop-up toaster several times a week, if not daily, you’ll want to ensure you’re getting a model that is designed to last.

Some pop-up toaster models are made from durable stainless steel, while others are just brushed with it. You’ll even come across toasters with an outer plastic shell. These models are easy to clean but can become dented and scratched if dropped.

Consider the size of the pop-up toaster, once you’ve reviewed the construction material. Couples may be fine with a 2-slice toaster, but families with three or more members will benefit from a 4-slice toaster. Some models also have four extra-wide slots for toasting bagels, thick pieces of French toast and pancakes.

Determine whether you want your toaster to come with an abundance of options or just the basics. More affordable pop-up toasters come with just four browning settings for example, while pricier models offer as many as seven browning settings. Then there are models that have push buttons instead of pull-levers, a countdown feature and a blue backlit LED display.

Keep an eye out for extras, like removable crumb trays and cord storage. The KRUPS Stainless Steel Toaster, 2-Slice has a high lift lever to raise your toast high enough above the surface of the toaster to grab it without getting burned.

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Many of us are still eating out less and dining at home more, which means we’re investing in kitchen appliances that make meal prep and cooking more convenient — including things like pressure cookers and air fryers. This also includes toasters: You’ve probably used one before, and it may have been a while since you’ve thought about owning one. But if you’re craving the simple pleasure of biting into a perfectly browned piece of toast (with minimal cleanup after), toasters do just that — and more.

“They don’t just do one thing anymore,” saidAmy Suddleson, lifestyle organizer and owner of the Nimble Nest. “You can use them for all different types of toasts and waffles, and with some toaster ovens, you can roast or actually cook a meal.”

If you’re thinking about investing in a toaster or upgrading your current model, here’s everything you need to know, from the types of toasters out there to what features to look out for and what the best models are. You can also find toasters at reader-favorite retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, Kohl’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Wayfair and Best Buy, among others.Should you get a toaster?

Most toasters come with basic temperature and time settings, depending on how dark you want your toast to be. Some toasters have specific buttons like a bagel button that toasts one side more than the other or a defrost button for frozen waffles and the like, explained Yenhsi Lin, the director of product management for small appliances at GE Appliances. In general, there are two different types of toasters:Pop-up toasters have two or four slots and are used for bread slices, bagels and english muffins, for example, said Lin. Toaster slots are typically made of plastic or metal, which vary in depth based on the model. Pop-up toasters are extremely affordable and easy to use, though they’re only really designed to make toast.

Toaster ovens combine toasting and baking into one compact appliance. They use convection cooking to bake food and can be used as an alternative to a standard oven, said Lin. Convection cooking speeds up baking by raising hot air and sinking cold air within the appliance. Some even have additional features like air frying and broiling. They are typically more expensive than pop-up toasters and are a bit more complicated to use.Best toasters to consider

This affordable toaster oven is highly-rated on Amazon: It’s extra-wide — it can fit eight pieces of toast, a 9-by-13-inch pan or 12-inch pizza, and uses convection heating to cook food at up to 450 degrees. The model comes with baking, broiling, toasting and warming features, and a 60-minute timer. The model also has its own baking and broiling pans, so you won’t have to worry about making your existing kitchenware fit. Users can remove the crumb tray for an easy clean.

The Breville Oven Pro is loaded with features, including baking, roasting, reheating, warming and slow-cooking. It also has special buttons for bagels, pizza and cookies. While slightly more compact than the Black+Decker model, it can fit up to six slices of toast. The model has an interior light to help monitor cooking along with an LCD screen that shows cook setting, timing and heat setting. Users can also easily clean the oven, which has an interior coated in non-stick material.

This four-slice toaster has a motorized raise, which means you won’t have to tinker with a lever to get your toast to come up. While this model is a little wider than other pop-up toasters, which means using more counter space, it has features like an LED screen that shows toasting level and countdown. The model comes with defrosting and reheating features and has a removable crumb tray for easy cleanup. It also has a bagel feature that toasts only one side of the broad.

Oster’s affordable 2-slice toaster model is perfect for those with basic needs, or small households. The model has seven toast shade settings and five bread settings — bread, bagels, waffles, pastries and English muffins. There’s even a setting for gluten-free bread, which often toasts a bit differently. This toaster has extra-wide slots and a removable crumb tray for easy cleanup.

This smart, 2-slot toaster, popularized on social media, has an interactive, user-friendly screen and modern design. It offers five food settings — breads, bagels, English Muffins, waffles and toaster pastries — and three toasting modes: Fresh, frozen and reheat. Users can also select from seven different “browning” levels for their perfect shade of toast. It’s one of the most expensive toasters out there, but also one of the most aesthetically pleasing.

If you’re a fan of Smeg’s retro-inspired kitchen appliances, their toaster is no exception. The sleek toaster comes with two extra-wide slots (which can fit four slices of bread) and a removable stainless steel tray. It’s also relatively compact, which means you won’t have to sacrifice too much of your counter space. This model offers six different browning levels and three different toasting options — reheat, defrost and bagel. Smeg toasters come in seven different colors.How to shop for a toaster

When shopping for a toaster, pay attention to the size and kitchen space, as well cleanability, price and additional features, said Lin. Toasters come in many shapes and sizes, and those that are combined with another appliance — like an oven or air fryer — will often take up more space.

If you want a toaster to do just that — toast — you may be better off just spending less on a pop-up model. One benefit of pop-up toasters over toaster ovens is that they don’t take up a ton of counter space, and are pretty affordable: Most run between $25 and $100. When shopping for a pop-up model, consider how many pieces of toast you plan to make in one sitting — if you’re a family of five that eats two pieces of toast each every morning, you may want to consider investing in a larger model. If you regularly toast larger things like Pop-Tarts or waffles, look for a model with deep slots, said Lin.

Toaster ovens, on the other hand, are typically much larger and require much more storage. Shoppers should think about what they want to cook — if you are looking for a complete replacement for your standard oven, you’ll need a much larger toaster oven, explained Lin. Some higher-end toaster ovens also have a rotisserie mode that can cook whole chickens or turkeys. Toaster ovens can range between $50 and $350, depending on the brand and additional features.

Other features to keep in mind when shopping for toasters include:Some models will have self-adjusting technology to make sure your bread toasts evenly, a “keep warm” setting to keep toast from getting cold and a “little longer” button to toast your food for a bit longer, said Holly Gleason, an appliance merchant for Lowe’s. She recommended looking for a toaster with an automatic shut-off option to eliminate worry of the appliance overheating or damaging your countertop.

The physical features on your toaster are just as important as the tech features. For example, some toasters have adjustable slots that automatically compress your toast to make sure it’s toasted evenly, or have a high lift to push the toast higher up, so you can pick it up without burning yourself. Toasters with removable crumb trays are much easier to clean.