From Bon Appétit · Alaina Chou · · 2m
Best Toasters for Every Toast Lover
32 toasters tested: Amazon Basics wins for value, Drew Barrymore for color, Breville for quality.
In brief
32 toasters tested: Amazon Basics wins for value, Drew Barrymore for color, Breville for quality. Amazon Basics 2-Slice Toaster delivers even browning at $23, best value for most toast lovers. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
Small apartments need simple toasters
Small New York City apartments struggle with countertop space for toaster ovens that roast entire chickens.
Simple toasters beat complex ovens
Most toast lovers need only basic toasting, not countertop devices that broil, air-fry, and reheat pizza.
31 toasters tested
Over 31 toasters tested for browning range, build quality, and defrost performance.
Best for money: Amazon Basics
Amazon Basics 2-Slice Toaster costs $23 with even browning across six settings.
Best for color: Drew Barrymore
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster offers 11 colors and touchscreen interface at $37.
Best toast quality: Breville
Breville 'A Bit More' 2-Slice Toaster delivers even browning with countdown timer and 'A Bit More' feature.
Best for families: Breville Die-Cast
Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster allows four people to customize toasting with motorized lift.
How toasters were tested
White bread, bagel, sourdough, and frozen waffle tests measured browning range and defrost performance.
What makes a good toaster
Build quality, large item capacity, browning range, defrost without over-toasting, and intuitive settings matter.
Other toasters we liked
Breville Eye Q 850 Auto 2 Slice Toaster, Martha Stewart 2-Slice Toaster, and Smeg 2-Slice Toaster performed well.
Toasters we don’t recommend
KitchenAid 4-Slice Toaster, Breville Long Slot 'A Bit More' Toaster, and Zwilling Enfinigy Cool Touch Toaster failed tests.
Bagel function explained
Bagel setting increases middle heating elements for firm exterior and crisp interior without burning.
Other countertop needs
Best microwaves, air fryers, and smoothie blenders for quick breakfasts and defrosting.
Why Amazon Basics wins
Amazon Basics 2-Slice Toaster delivers even browning across six settings at less than a fifth the price of Breville.
Why Drew Barrymore wins
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster offers 11 colors and touchscreen interface with even browning.
Why Breville wins
Breville 'A Bit More' 2-Slice Toaster delivers even browning with countdown timer and 'A Bit More' feature.
The main idea
Amazon Basics 2-Slice Toaster delivers even browning at $23, best value for most toast lovers.
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