Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 6-Slice 31126

This Hamilton Beach 1400 watt toaster oven was Good in overall performance, and has

dial controls
a temperature range of 150-450
convection oven,
and the following additional functions: bake, convection bake, broil.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Reheat

/ 5

Broiling

/ 5

Baking

/ 5

Color range

/ 5

Toasting time

/ 5

Full batch

/ 5

One slice

/ 5

Ease of cleaning

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

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 poor performance in our one slice test. One slice of bread is toasted to a medium brown.
Toasting times: This model had good performance in our toasting time tests. 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. How clear the controls are and how easy they are to set on the toaster oven.
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.
Baking: This model was very good in baking. How evenly the toaster oven bakes corn muffins and cookies.
Reheat: This model was very good in reheat. How evenly the toaster oven was able to reheat lasagna.

About

The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 6-Slice 31126 is part of the Toasters & Toaster Ovens test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Toaster Ovens models like the Easy Reach 6-Slice 31126 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Reheat: A high score means food is heated evenly throughout. A top-scoring toaster oven avoids cold spots, so leftovers reheat more thoroughly.

Broiling: Reflects how evenly each model broiled.

Baking: A high score means cookies and muffins bake with consistent color. A top-scoring model avoids under baking or burnt edges for better results.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Toaster Oven Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased toaster ovens experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 4th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 28

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their toaster oven to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 28

Source: Consumer Reports' 2021 Summer and 2024 Winter Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Large oven

Low oven height

Number of slices

Number of rack positions

Pizza size (in.)

12 in

Additional features

None

Additional features & accessories

And no other additional features

Air Fry Setting

Specs

Convection oven

Yes

Controls

Dial

Wattage

1400

Temperature range

150-450

Digital display

Dimensions (HxWxD)

9 x 19 x 15

Interior dimensions HxWxD

5 x 13 x 12

Additional functions

bake, convection bake, broil

Warranty

1 yr

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Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 6-Slice 31126

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