If you store yours in a high cupboard, a lighter model is best, unless you're happy to rearrange your kitchen. Is it a titan of a toaster with a cumbersome cord that will take up too much space in your kitchen cupboards? If you’re a fan of bagels, or store your bread in the freezer, does it include all the functions you need to create toasted perfection? WeightĬhecking the weight and measurements of your toaster is also important, as four-slice models are significantly larger than two-slice versions, and can weigh a lot. CostĪs with so many kitchen appliances, you often get what you pay for: some cheaper models do a perfectly good job, but if you’re using your toaster every day, it's worth investing in a sturdy model that can withstand being used regularly and taken in and out of its cupboard without getting damaged. If your family all makes their toast pretty much the same way, a single-lever model will suit you fine (and likely be cheaper), while the bagel function found on some toasters is super-useful for lovers of bagels and crumpets, as it toasts one side, while only warming the other. There’s nothing worse than being a big fan of bagels and realising you'll have to use your grill instead. When you're looking for a four-slot toaster, think about what you use your current model for the most, and make sure it has everything you need. Are you a fan of chunky artisan bread, or loaves with large slices that your toaster might struggle to hold? Read our tips on the features to look for when buying a toaster: What does it toast? When you’re buying a new toaster, there are plenty of other factors to consider, too.
Best blow-out buy: KitchenAid Artisan 5KMT4205 4-slice toaster, £289.
Best all-round toaster: DeLonghi Distinta Flair 4-slice toaster, £109.Taking into account variations in the types of bread we were using (old bread tends to toast faster), after exhaustive toasting, warming and munching, we selected the eight best models. Find out more about the specific criteria we used to test the toasters beneath the main review.įor over 400 buyer’s guides, visit our reviews section and find guides to everything from sandwich toasters to bread makers.īest toasters at a glance What to look for when buying a toaster Best toasters to buy How we tested toasters Best toasters at a glance We tested at a range of models from budget to luxury using slices of shop-bought loaf, XL tall slices, thickly sliced artisan bread, fruit loaf and sliced bagels. We also tested any extra functions on offer.Īll were rated against practical considerations such as size and weight, safety, ease of use, good looks and speed of toasting (we can confirm that the rumours are false: the settings on your toaster don’t correspond with the number of minutes it takes to toast bread).
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