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Best Toasters

Which Toasters performed best in our tests?

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We tested 76 toasters to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Toaster based on the following criteria:

  • Baking
  • Ease of cleaning
  • One slice
  • Broiling
  • Color range
  • Full batch
  • Ease of use
  • Successive batches

Below lists the Toasters that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Toaster is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Toasters

ratingsBest Toaster for Baking
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Reflects how evenly each model baked.


This Toaster which tested best for Baking has the following features: Dimensions (HxWxD, in.).

ratingsBest Toaster for Ease of cleaning
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We look for a crumb tray that slides out smoothly and that is easily accessible. We look for areas that might trap dirt or food stuffs. For toaster ovens, most have a non-stick interior for easier cleaning.


This Toaster which tested best for Ease of cleaning has the following features: Convection oven, Fits 4-lb. chicken and Dimensions (HxWxD, in.).

ratingsBest Toaster for One slice
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We toasted just one slice of large white bread in each model, aiming for medium brown toast.


This Toaster which tested best for One slice has the following features: Six slices, Fits 4-lb. chicken and Dimensions (HxWxD, in.).

ratingsBest Toaster for Broiling
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Reflects how evenly each model broiled.


This Toaster which tested best for Broiling has the following features: Convection oven, Six slices, Fits 4-lb. chicken and Dimensions (HxWxD, in.).

ratingsBest Toaster for Color range
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How well the toasters or toaster ovens produced both very light toast and very dark toast.


This Toaster which tested best for Color range has the following features: One slot, Bagel setting and Exterior material.

ratingsBest Toaster for Full batch
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How well the toasters or toaster ovens produced a batch of even, medium-brown toast.


This Toaster which tested best for Full batch has the following features: Convection oven, Fits 4-lb. chicken and Dimensions (HxWxD, in.).

ratingsBest Toaster for Ease of use
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Reflects how easy the controls are to set and how clear they are.


This Toaster which tested best for Ease of use has the following features: Bagel setting and Exterior material.

ratingsBest Toaster for Successive batches
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Represents color consistency in consecutive batches.


This Toaster which tested best for Successive batches has the following features: Exterior material.