20 best toasters — Rating 2022

*A review of the best according to the editors of expertology.ru. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

A sandwich on crispy toasted bread is the perfect complement to your morning coffee! How good a toaster is in your kitchen will determine how good and easy it will be to prepare a snack. We will tell you how to choose a really high-quality toaster, what to look for, and what you should not overpay for.

How to choose the perfect toaster

In fact, there are not so many requirements for a toaster.

1. First of all, pay attention to the bodyc — it should not heat up during operation of the device, usually the manufacturer and seller indicate this parameter in the specifications. Heat protection is especially important in a home with children. Plastic or metal case — it does not matter much, they are distinguished only by the price and, of course, durability, the ability to maintain a presentable appearance during operation and maintenance.
2. Two or four loaves at a time — this is the amount toasters are designed for. Large models are also called family ones, it is convenient to cook two pairs of toasts at once in them, although you can also charge the toaster 2-3 times. By the way, some devices prepare 4 toasts in one mode, while others have compartment control divided into two sections, 2 loaves in each. Management in such independent for two sections.
3. Electronic or mechanical control — choose the option that is convenient for you. Mechanical toasters are equipped with buttons or rotary mode switches, electronic devices have touch control with a display.
4. Adjusting the degree of roasting Almost all models have it, even the simplest and cheapest. Usually these are ready-made modes, however, the advantage of the device will be the presence of a “stop” button so that at any time it is possible to turn off the device, for example, when preparing toasts of a special amateur roast.
5. Automatic toast take-out almost all models also have a removable crumb tray — only older models do not have them, which are not easy to find on the certified equipment market. The need for a grill for heating buns and other pastries should also be determined in advance. We recommend choosing models in which the gratings are equipped with grippers, without which it will not be possible to remove the heated metal structure without tacks.
6. For brands it is not always necessary to pay attention when choosing — even the most famous companies have unsuccessful models of toasters, like any other equipment. However, a recognizable brand still inspires confidence more than an unknown name on the price tag. On the other hand, in our review there are models of toasters from manufacturers that you probably have not heard of, although the products are in demand among connoisseurs.

Rating of the best toasters

Best Inexpensive Toasters

The nomination includes devices of the lowest price category. This does not mean that they are of poor quality, rather the opposite, but when choosing them, you should still keep your finger on the pulse.

VITEK VT-1578 BW

Rating: 4.6

A classic toaster with a modest design. The device is designed for 2 slices of bread, which it fries in 6 modes, switched by a mechanical regulator. With a power of 750 W, it is difficult to overdry bread even in the hottest mode, but the toasts get a beautiful pattern. There is a button to stop frying outside the mode, it is used by those who love bread prepared according to a special recipe. We note the presence of an interesting function of defrosting and heating, but they are of little use to anyone in real life. Users note that the plastic case does not heat up during operation of the device.

Maxwell MW-1505

Rating: 4.5

The Maxwell MW-1505 toaster, like its predecessor in the rating, is made in a classic white plastic case, it fits perfectly into any interior without exception. True, it has only 600 W of power, but 7 degrees of bread roasting — the manufacturer made the difference between the modes minimal so that each user can choose the ideal program for himself, although there is still a mode cancel button. This model has both a removable crumb tray and a cord compartment — a useful bonus that is important for arranging kitchen appliances in storage areas. In the reviews, a mention of the smell of plastic was found during the operation of the device, but this does not affect the taste of bread, but disappears over time.

Galaxy GL2906

Rating: 4.4

Nice-looking toaster Galaxy GL2906 will take its rightful place in any kitchen. It has 2 compartments for bread, a serviceable elevator, and a body that is really insulated from heating. There are five degrees of toasting bread with a device power of 850 W, fortunately, the intensity adjustment is smooth, you can always choose the right temperature to get perfect toasts. This model has the functions of defrosting and heating, heating cancellation. The toaster has no unpleasant smell of plastic, as users note, there are no complaints about the device at all.

REDMOND RT-408

Rating: 4.3

From an aesthetic point of view, the REDMOND RT-408 toaster will not surprise you, like its “comrades” in the category, it has a white plastic case of a classic shape, a bread lift lever, and a smooth switch of seven modes. REDMOND products are generally known for their carefully thought-out design. As for the technical side, everything is not so clear-cut here. With a power of 700 W, the device operates in 7 modes, smoothly switched between each other. The bread is automatically centered, but some users have noted the impossibility of using intensity 5 and higher — the toast burns or is fried unevenly. However, such remarks are rather an exception, for the most part — users are satisfied with the device.

The best traditional models of toasters for 2 slices of bread

In the nomination of traditional models of toasters, we present devices of the middle price category. They differ from inexpensive ones in a more interesting design, and some in advanced functionality and power.

Polaris PET 0917A

Rating: 4.9

One of the most popular models of toasters Polaris PET 0917A in a metal case, champagne color with an elegant design. It has mechanical control with smooth regulation between six modes, elegant metal buttons for defrost, heating, shutdown. Metallized toast lifting lever. The manufacturer, of course, did an excellent job with the aesthetics of the device. The crumb tray is a small retractable one, it should be monitored regularly.

De’Longhi CTLA 2103

Rating: 4.8

The De’Longhi CTLA 2103 toaster is made in a black plastic case, but how shiny it is! Its design is so well thought out that even the grill for heating baking is not simple — it seems to be one with the device itself, the same shiny grippers, which, by the way, not all grills have, stainless steel. This is the first model in our review, in which the mode control is not a rotating wheel, but a slider-switch that is set to one of six positions, that is, there is no smooth adjustment. The legs of the toaster do not slip, this is not an unimportant safety factor.

Philips HD2582

Rating: 4.8

The Philips HD2582 toaster toasts a couple of slices of bread in 8 modes with smooth switching by a mechanical regulator. The model features a black plastic case. The toaster has a «stop» button, a defrost and heating function is provided. The manufacturer added a grate for heating muffins to the set.

REDMOND RT-M403

Rating: 4.7

The REDMOND RT-M403 toaster is interesting. It has a mechanical switch on which the LCD display is located — it shows the selected intensity and the countdown of the roasting time. In addition to nine main modes, the device has a function of defrosting bread from the freezer with auto-switching to the toasting mode, as well as the possibility of heating the cooled bread, a stand for warming up buns and croissants. You won’t have to worry about the thermal insulation of the case — it does not heat up and is completely safe, despite the metal design.

Bosch TAT 3A011/3A012/3A013/3A014/3A016

Rating: 4.7

Nice-looking toaster Bosch TAT 3A011/3A012/3A013/3A014/3A016 is quite powerful. The last digit of the abbreviation corresponds to a certain body color. With a power of 980 W, it works in six modes, evenly frying toast on both sides. By the way, the adjustment is smooth. The cancel button, the heating function are available for this model and, judging by the reviews, are very convenient. The manufacturer has provided a top-mounted heating grate, a crumb tray, and a compartment for a meter-long electric cable.

Best Custom Designed Toasters (2 Slices of Bread)

In the nomination we present toasters with a non-standard exterior, which will decorate the kitchen.

WMF Lono

Rating: 4.9

The WMF Lono steel toaster is reliable and beautiful. With a power of 900 watts, it toasts in seven settings, browning the bread evenly on both sides. The manufacturer included in the package a grate for heating buns, a retractable shelf for collecting crumbs and a compartment for the cord.

The WMF Lono toaster will fit perfectly into the kitchen set in any style — even in the classics, even in high-tech.

De’Longhi CTOV 2103

Rating: 4.8

The retro design of the De’Longhi CTOV 2103 toaster is very unusual. It will not even become a highlight of the kitchen, but its real decoration. The case is made of matte plastic in various shades with chrome-plated metal elements. The shift buttons and the tactile portion of the bread lift lever are dark chocolate. Let’s pay attention to the unusual mode switch — it is made separately from the dial located above. The package includes a reliable wide grill with plastic grips for heating pastries. By the way, bread can be fried on the one hand, as well as defrosted, reheated.

Morphy Richards Accents 222004/222012/222017

Rating: 4.8

Morphy Richards Accents 222004/222012/222017 toaster, made in retro style, fries toast evenly on both sides in one of seven continuously adjustable modes. It toasts, defrosts and reheats bread perfectly centered within the compartments. By the way, the controls of the toaster are highlighted — a very convenient feature. The body of the device is made of well-insulated metal, which does not heat up during the operation of the device. There is no grill for heating buns in the set, but there is a compartment for storing the cord. The manufacturer presented the model in three colors.

The best premium toasters

This category presents the best toasters with excellent functionality and design.

Smeg TSF01

Rating: 4.9

The User Choice Award definitely goes to the Smeg TSF01 toaster, which, despite its relatively high price, is bought quite often. First of all, they pay attention to the stylish, but simple design — the device has a body made of cast metal, covered, in this case, with black gloss, which, by the way, is completely non-marking. The design seems to repeat the models of toasters from the 50s of the last century. The device has 6 levels of toasting bread, additional functions of heating, defrosting and bagel preparation, it is possible to toast on one side. But there is no grill for buns in the kit, and this is the only minus of the device. Only 12 colors, you can choose for any kitchen interior.

KitchenAid 5KMT4116

Rating: 4.8

The first 4 toast toaster in our review, suitable for a large family. It has an increased power of 1800 W, which allows you to cook slices of bread in seven modes and even fry bagels. There is a function of defrosting, heating, they work equally well in two large compartments, processing each piece evenly.

The body of the toaster is made of die-cast metal covered with a bright paint, in this case red. This coating is non-marking, so the device does not require careful maintenance. The kit does not include a grill for heating pastries, this must be taken into account. But there is a compartment for the cord.

Caso T4

Rating: 4.7

The compact Caso T4 electronically controlled 4 toast toaster roasts bread in nine modes. Buttons for canceling, defrosting, heating are «sewn» into the touch display, as well as the choice of one / two sides of the roast. Users note the ability to view the state of the toast and, if necessary, continue the frying process without stopping the mode.

The Caso T4 package includes a grill for heating buns, a compartment for the cord.

Bugatti Volo

Rating: 4.7

The toaster from the legendary Bugatti Volo brand has a “stuffing” made in such a way that the user experiences maximum pleasure when using the appliance. The control of the device is electronic, 6 degrees of roasting are provided, the function of defrosting and heating. The toaster is one of the few that has toast clamps, and the rise of the bread does not occur with a sharp click, but smoothly, with an audible alert.

The case has an unusual design — it is made of metal, but of an unusual shape, which made the toaster bulky, which was not to the liking of all users. Also, not everyone noted the sufficiency of power — the manufacturer declared 930 W, but there is no strong frying even at intensity level 6.

Best Family Toasters (for 4 slices of bread)

A large family cannot do without toasters for 4 slices of bread. They will help save on toasting bread compared to using classic paired devices.

Morphy Richards 240114/240101/240103/240102/240109

Rating: 4.9

The Morphy Richards toaster is remarkable in that it prepares each toast in a separate compartment, and the bread rises in pairs, as does the mode control. This is a convenient option, for example, for simultaneously toasting more bread for parents and less intense browning for children. The toaster has 7 operating modes, they switch smoothly. Stop, reheat and defrost buttons are made for each pair of compartments. The controls are backlit, and the case does not heat up.

The power of the device 2000 W allows you to toast bread as intensively as you like. True, it is problematic to warm up buns and other pastries on a toaster — there is no grate.

Caso Inox4

Rating: 4.8

The Caso Inox4 toaster is designed for 4 toasts, but they are prepared in two sections, for which the general mode is set. Electronic control allows you to choose one of six degrees of roasting bread, defrosting, heating or stopping the mode. The body of the toaster is metal, it does not heat up.

The Caso Inox4 model is the basic solution for the kitchen. Additional options for the toaster are not provided, fortunately, it copes with its main task perfectly well.

Ariete 156 Vintage

Rating: 4.8

The nice blue Ariete 156 Vintage toaster is designed for four slices of bread, while the control is divided into 2 sections, 2 compartments each. The device, made in a retro design, is equipped with a mechanical mode regulator (there are 6 of them), defrost, heating and stop buttons, toast lifting levers when ready.

The body of the Ariete 156 Vintage toaster is made of metal, but it does not get hot. The package includes only a compartment for the cord and a crumb tray.

ProfiCook PC-TA 1073

Rating: 4.8

The ProfiCook toaster is another basic bread toast model. Four toast compartments are connected in pairs for control. Each section has a separate frying intensity control, defrost, reheat and stop buttons with light indication. True, there are only 5 frying modes, not enough for a variety of cooking, but enough for users. A convenient feature is the automatic winding of the electric cord, not every toaster can boast of this. By the way, there is a bun rack included.

Attention! This rating is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.