Gear Heads | The Toaster You Need to Get Perfect Toast Every Time 

Just a note, the winning toaster. I've owned two of them and I have to agree that when it's working, it's a fantastic toaster. Unfortunately the first one broke after a couple of months and I got a warranty replacement. The 2nd toaster lived just past the warranty and died as well. I tried to open it up to try to see what failed and these are built specifically to not be opened without being destructive. Just something to keep in mind. Upvote for visibility.

I dunno if it's fair to criticise the Magimix one for toasting too much on the highest setting, like y'all point out there's more than just white bread out there, some stuff (like crumpets) take longer to brown, people toast from frozen etc. Seems a bit like complaining your oven gets too hot! $250 though, why's it so hard to find a toaster that heats evenly without shelling out premium engineering prices? It's a box where the sides get hot, is that really so difficult to make?

I have the Breville. It is really perfect in every way except it does not sing Layla to me and well I can forgive that slight as it makes perfect toast for me every time.

Probably the hardest "good" appliance to buy, I've had everything from "well there goes $45" to satisfactory, but never quite what I wanted, and I'm not dropping $250 for toast. Thank you ATK for another time/money saving review, you do the work so I don't have to. Might be the Dash, might be the Breville, must discuss with the exchecker .

Your testing toasters is the nicest thing you could ever have done for me. What a colossal headache it is to find a good one! I've ordered the Dash (couldn't resist the windows) and can't wait to try it. Oh! The red one was the cheapest and we keep ours in a cupboard so didn't need to go conservative. What fun it will be to open that cupboard door and see that cheerful beauty! Thanks, Gear Heads, we really appreciate you out here!

After watching your guys' choices, the DASH was my most recent AMAZON purchase & it's the best thing I could've ever imagined making a breakfast time so simple. Thanx for the incite.

U guys do the best reviews!!! Hands down

Hi ATK, great to see you guys back. I always loved your channel. Can you please bring back some of the old vids they are fantastic. Big hi from Australia!

As someone who often toasts high moisture beads I prefer a toaster that can overtoast white bread. Usually type tests are pretty good but I feel like this time there were some weird inconsistencies. Like wouldn't it make more sense to toast for 2 minutes and see which gets the darkest because that would be the fastest?

Thanks Love when you do these equipment reviews.

Love this series and I love these host

There is a problem with the links. Both the Winning and the Best Buy are the same, not the toaster recommended in the video.

Love these videos ❤️

we got the dash recently and just stumbled across this video. glad we bought right.

I toast you ladies for an excellent video! Very well made and it inspires confidence in your judgement. That photograph of your intern really shows the goods. ATK does the work. I'll be returning to this video and article when it's time for a new toaster! Now I know what to look for. I didn't know what I was missing! After reading the article, the Dash may be in my near future. Finally a toaster I don't have to struggle to get a bagel into. I wish I'd seen it a little more in the video, especially the flying toast, but to me that's a minor problem I believe I will be able to resolve to my satisfaction. I'm guessing it's a problem with lighter bread slices. I could place the toaster where the bread can fall out safely or place something above to prevent bread escape. It's definitely a flaw and major quirk that many people won't accept, but for me personally and the way I use the oven (rarely with thin square sliced sandwich bread) it's not enough to make me rule out an otherwise-excellent product that's an outstanding value. Perhaps I just need to identify which long cooking implement or object in the kitchen to lean against the toaster to stop the travel of any "high fliers".

I’ve got a Bosch single long-slot toaster. It’s made in West Germany(to give you an idea of the age). Hasn’t failed me yet. Perfect for irregular bread sizes

This in depth review just goes to show that there is a science to making great toast! I❤toast!

Have been using the same two slice Breville toaster for over ten years and it’s the best.

I have the Breville two slice toaster that Adam recommended, I love it. You can put thick bagels in their, English muffins as well.

Hosts: *Puts toaster on highest setting* Toaster: *Burns toast* Hosts: *Shocked Pikachu face*

I toast my bread on my lodge caste iron...works like a charm!

Thank you! I can still find in 2023!😅 I keep having to hold onto my old toaster because new ones aren’t working well, even Mueller. I thought I was upgrading.

I purchased the 4 slice 730xl A bit more toaster . People who are complaining about the middle elements do not like the appearance of the toast. I toasted Panera Bread tomato bread and was pleased .

The problem with "Bit More" is there is no window so no way to judge if the bread needs more time. Combine a Window + BitMore would be great.

I still use my moms Morphy Richards toaster which bleeps when its done it's thing having popped up. I think she bought it in 1990. It has 9 digital timer settings, and I find on most toasters, setting no.6 is about right for thick sliced white bread. I periodically blow them clean with a high pressure air line.

The Breville toaster you reviewed is the longer 4-slice model which costs $97. The shorter 2-slice model is $80.

Almost all cheap toasters and many expensive ones do not toast evenly on both sides. What I did with my cheap toaster is set the timer on low (about 1-1/2) and run a cycle. When cycle is finished turn the bread around in each slot and toast for one more cycle using the low setting. The toast will come out evenly toasted. Let me know how this works for you.

SMEG reminds me of the toaster in Red Dwarf.

Wish I could get a toaster from the 50’s. I haven’t had a good slice of toast since they made the slots wider for bagels, which I don’t like.

I bought the Breville with full electronic controls for $180 and we absolutely love it

Okay, I bought the Dash Clearview on your review BUT, you all comment that 68% of the market is larger bread. Well, the Dash will not toast two pieces of heart wheat bread side-by-side. I’m not talking about some artesian wide bread but store bought wheat that is slightly wider than Wonder Bread white. The Dash is not wide enough for anything but the smallest bread slices when toasting in tandem. It appears that you update your testing protocols each year, I would like to suggest adding this to next year’s test.

Now that is a useful post

Can u say 'Toaster Tongs'? A must.

So which toaster gives the same result with the second or more pieces of bread. Mine gives a much darker result when I try to do another slice without letting it cool down.

First, great video, I’m a big fan of Lisa, what a treasure of a lady. Second, I think the review of the Magimix is unfair, you say it burns bread on its strong setting, well it’s a flimsy white bread, of course it’s going to burn it. Magimix is French and have you ever tried to toast a frozen baguette? Or what you call artisanal bread (which is just normal bread here), we usually freeze baguettes and other types of bread so they retain moisture. We need really strong toasters to unfreeze them then give them a light brown colour. I would love to see another test that is made for the real use of the Magimix which is a superior (yet expensive) toaster.

Would the magimix burn thick hearty bread on the darkest setting? Or would it come out perfect? Would that same piece of bread need to be toasted twice in another toaster?

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the thing is, people don't always toast wheat bread, for the rye bread - only the toasters that burnt wheat on max setting - will be able to make darker rye bread at least crunchy enough in one go, forcing to toast twice

Toaster oven - all bread/bagels/rolls fit.

I love Lisa

Hey ladies! will you do a video on choosing a Mortise and Pestle

Ladies', I love the way you reviewed the toasters but I was wondering if you have any reviews for standard 4 slice toasters?

Hey Checked your tutorial. I like the cuisinart. I have had a T-Fal lasted very long time. I’m talking long time 30 years. I can open it up and fix because parts are available.

I've got a KitchenAid. Works a treat.

We need a new Toaster Oven review video! There are a lot of new competitors in the market, and a lot of new features have been added too.

I have never gotten the toast results which are beautiful and just what I want that I get from my air fryer. I do toast English muffins beautiful bagels I can put anything in there and toast it and it comes out perfect every time because I know the temperature and time that I like my toasted breads to be at! :-)

Just FYI, the Dash Toaster is not available in Canada. It will cost you more than the toaster itself for shipping.

Love that 1950's skinny white bread.

My experience with multiple Breville products is that the electronics do not last that is a downside to a higher-priced product. I've owned Dash love the windows I feel it's a second to the magimix. I love the dash I get consistent quick toast and it hasn't fallen apart at 6 months like the Breville.

Hannah yum yum

I bought the Dash Clearview and found it to be flimsy. A small note was in the box advising to be gentle when operating the lever. I quickly saw why that note was there. The glass panel was loose and rattling, the lever did not want to lock in the down position without a lot of fiddling. I sent it back.

What did you do with all of the left-over toast?

My $20 Black & Decker works good. I can set it to different levels of crispness.

Y'know what? I want the highest setting to burn white sliced bread pretty thoroughly. Because how else are you going to get a decent browning on something that doesn't toast so readily?

I really appreciate these reviews. I bought a Black&Decker toaster that had good reviews on Consumer Reports about six months ago, and I am sick of using that piece of junk. The toasting consistency is terrible, even if you don't touch the controls! Sometimes you get burnt toast, sometimes it bairly toasts at all. It's a crapshoot every morning!

I miss my grandmother's Toastmaster... Today's toasters are weak sauce next to that thing.

Wonder what they would say if they watched the Technology Connection video on that old automatic toaster

Sunbeam came up with a great toaster back in the 1940's. It had a radiant control, meaning it detected the doneness of the toast by the heat it radiated. It also lowered the bread automatically. For an in-depth look at this toasting marvel, check the link below. I really don't see why someone doesn't make an updated version of that toaster. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1OfxlSG6q5Y.html

Cast Iron is my toaster :)

Try this (real world): family of 6, all eating approximately same and overlapping times, each wanting 2 slices of whatever, widely varying color gradations of toasted bread/bagel/Eggo/muffin/etc, widely varying order of service. What toaster do you recommend?

Lisa and Hannah are the best duo in ATK.

Cool

How deep does the slots go down on the Breville toaster?

The # setting on the toaster is supposed to reflect minutes of toasting. The "done-ness" is adjusted to individual taste.

We recently bought a $380 Bteville Toaster Oven that can do everything. It's big, but it's attractive, and nothing performs better. It even air fries and dehydrates, and can roast a 14lb turkey.

Can you please do a test of a Dualit toaster?

I prefer the Breville the Smart Toast Toaster (Model: BTA830)

You should test the Revolution R180 toaster

I was just in the UK and was blown away by how fast the toaster and kettles were on 220 volts. If I was to build a new house I'd put in a designated 220 outlet just for the kettle and toaster.

Need to figure out the cost of that Breville. I had a $70 toaster oven in college that was much more even.

You didn't try the top of the line toatsers like Belmuda or Mittsubishi they cost upwards to $400 and the one only toast 1 piece. They are very big in japan

I have the Breville "A Bit More," toaster, which I purchased about a year ago. I purchased it because I like to buy "rounds," of crusty French bread, rather than the long loaves, which produces slices that are smaller. The "Bit More" does have longer slots, to accommodate the SIZE of a slice of round bread. HOWEVER, it's designed for four STANDARD slices. The middle of the slots do not have wire toaster capability, so a slice comes out browned on either end, but un-toasted in the middle. I have to cut the slices of bread in half, and toast them on separate ends of the slots. I prefer to toast them whole. For that reason, I regret the purchase ... although, I respect the Breville line. Should you rate toaster, again, you might want to check to confirm how fully the browning surface in the slots.

I got rid of the Brevile it toasted bread way darker on one side all the time. After a year stopped working all together.

why is it an issue if the darkest setting burns toast? just turn it down. I have had the other issue with toasters - the darkest setting barely toasts at all. the breville looks nice, but does not seem to toast sufficiently

I love my Breville but, it’s not the long one. I slice the artisan bread in half to toast in both slots. Great for bagels and English muffins.

I have a Dualit and will never switch.

I was going to open a new bank account to get a new toaster. Instead, I just ordered the Dash based on this review, about $39 including shipping. It was available in red, should look good in my kitchen. Besides, my dog's name is 'Dash, a good omen.

Reviews on the Breville scared me from buying it. Everyone complains that the toaster quits toasting on one side or another. They last a handful of months till they break.

We advanced from toasters to toaster ovens and then they became little ovens and now we're going back to the toaster. 😂 So now we have toaster, toaster oven, toaster convection oven, air fryer, oven /stove, and convection oven / stove / hob.

I’ve been looking for a really good waffle maker for a long time, preferably one that makes four at a time. From the reviews I’ve seen it’s really difficult to choose, would love to see you review some for us.

My Sunbeam T-20 is 30 years old and still makes a perfect slice of toast.

Agree with oven and/or cast iron griddle on stovetop, BUT What about Dualit, I mean c'mon NOT Even a mention!? They are beautiful & well made. Plus the cage accessory💓🍞💖💟 Dualit

I feel this toaster test should have included BAGEL toasting mode. We own the previous model white PLASTIC Breville and it will BLACKEN in bagel mode unless it is set to the lowest possible power AND monitored very closely!

I can't wait for the store to open, I'm grabbing me "a bit more."

What do you do with all that toast?

I love toast...let's get toasted.....with salted butter of course😁

For $250, I expect unparalleled excellence, without exception!

I have spent WAY more on toasters than any person should, trying to find that perfect one. There is one test that they did not perform which in my eyes is one of the most important tests needed. They tested all the toasters very well and came up with their winner and their budget winner but what about the 1st slice(s) of the morning in a cold toaster. Currently, we own a 4-slice Oyster toaster that cost me $85 2 yrs ago and from the begining, we've had to run the 1st cycle without bread to warm up the toaster because if we didn't, the result would be an extremely under-toasted piece of toast and we have to set the toaster to a lower setting to get that piece toasted. So, return to this test and let us know what the 1st one of the day looked like from at least the two winners.

What about the broiler and a sheet pan , definetli beats a uni tasker

I love the idea of clear sides, but can anyone who owns one say if the sides remain clear after many uses? The best solution I've found for toasting oversized bread is my cast iron skillet.

Should have tested a Dualit as well

I think the most frustrating part of the toasters I've owned is that the first toast to come out is NEVER the measure for how the toast will come out right after that. I never remember to preheat my toaster. I always burn the second batch. :)

The Breville toaster you list at $80? Your link goes to Amazon where it ranges between $110 - $140. That’s a big difference!

Is the SMEG made in Siberia?

3:04 You've got to be kidding. There's a toaster manufacturer by the name of _Smeg_ ? What the pho!

i own the breville toaster and it's pretty disappointing. the main problem is that the heating wires don't go all the way across the slot. instead it's like they stuck two single slot "burners" together and there's a gap between them where they connect that doesn't have heating elements. you can see it on this video if you look at 1:15 or so. that wireless zone goes the whole way down the heating element. this translates to uneven toasting- if you're doing a long slice you get a part in the middle that's not as toasted as the sides, but it's worse when you're toasting 4 more regular sized slices as the sides closest to the middle don't toast as well. it's so bad that i never set the toaster to the setting i want, instead i set it at half with the intention of flipping the toast to the other side to get even color across the whole slice.

I'm looking for a toaster that will accommodate a tall bread machine slice.

I'd like to see both sides of the bread

Are any of these toasters butter knife safe?

Dualit!