Toasters
Best Overall
Breville A-Bit-More Toaster
This toaster is known for its consistent toasting ability and user-friendly features. It includes a “bit more” button to add extra toasting time, an LED light to indicate progress, and a “lift and look” feature to check on your toast mid-cycle. Its wide slots accommodate larger slices of artisan bread, and it maintains a cool exterior during use. This toaster is ideal for those who want a reliable and versatile appliance.
Best Budget
Black+Decker
2-Slice Toaster T2569B
This budget-friendly model performs exceptionally well, with a wide toasting range that can handle everything from light toast to well-browned bread. It has wide slots for thick slices and is consistent across multiple toasting cycles. While it lacks some premium features like countdown indicators, it offers excellent value for its price.
Best 4-Slice Toaster
Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster
This model offers independent control for each pair of slots, making it perfect for families with varied toasting preferences. It features a “bit more” and “lift and look” functions, ensuring precise toasting. The high slots make it easy to retrieve smaller items like English muffins, and it delivers consistent results across all slot
Best Long Slot Toaster
KitchenAid 2-Slice Long Slot Toaste
This toaster’s long slots can handle two slices of bread side-by-side or one large slice of artisanal bread. It has a simple, intuitive interface with six browning settings, defrost, and bagel functions. The high-lift lever ensures safe retrieval of smaller items, and the design fits well in narrow spaces.
Best for Bagels
KitchenAid 4-Slice Toaster
This toaster features extra-wide slots specifically designed for bagels and thicker bread. It has a bagel function that toasts the cut side while warming the outer side. The toaster provides even, golden-brown results and includes a high-lift lever for easy removal of smaller items.
Best Splurge
Revolution InstaGLO R180
This high-tech toaster features a touchscreen interface, countdown timer, and various toasting settings for different bread types. It heats up quickly and toasts evenly, even for frozen bread. Its sleek design includes smart reminders for cleaning the crumb tray and optional accessories for additional functions like a panini press.
