Smeg TSF01 2-Slice

• Full batch: This model had excellent performance in our full batch tests, which reflects color evenness among all slices in a batch on medium setting
• One slice: This model had middling performance in our one slice test, which reflects how well one slice of bread toasted to a medium brown.
• Toasting times: This model had excellent performance in our toasting time tests, which reflects the time it takes to toast a full batch at the medium setting.
• Ease of use: This model was very good in ease of use, which reflects whether the unit had clear controls that were easy to understand and set.
• Ease of cleaning: This model was very good in ease of cleaning. How easy it is to clean both the exterior and the crumb tray.

The Smeg TSF01 2-Slice is part of the Toasters & Toaster Ovens test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Toaster models like the TSF01 2-Slice are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Color range: A high score means a wider range from light to dark toast. A top-scoring model gives more control to match everyone’s toast preference.

Full batch: A high score means toast comes out evenly browned across a full batch. A top-scoring model delivers consistent results, so everything’s ready at once and easy to serve.

One slice: A high score means even browning when toasting a single slice. A top-scoring model delivers better toast quality for a single slice.