May 2024
Toaster Ovens: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of toaster ovens rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2024.
Summary
On 7 May 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 62 toaster oven endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
35 toaster ovens were endorsed in total, only 15 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 7 May 2024, Breville Smart Oven takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed toaster oven with 5 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 toaster oven' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Breville: 5 toaster ovens
(#1 is Breville Smart Oven)
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Hamilton Beach: 4 toaster ovens
(#1 is Hamilton 31123D)
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Cuisinart: 3 toaster ovens
(#1 is Cuisinart Chef's Convection)
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Black+Decker: 3 toaster ovens
(#1 is Black+Decker TO1313SBD)
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Instant Pot: 2 toaster ovens
(#1 is Instant Omni Plus 18L)
Price breakdown
At a glance - May Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Toaster Oven |
CNET
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The Kitchn
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Food & Wine
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Homes & Gardens
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Business Insider
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The Spruce Eats
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HealthyKitchen 101
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Good Housekeeping
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Wirecutter
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Reviewed
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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+2 | $267 |
Breville Smart Oven
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4
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-
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1
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-
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4
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3
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-
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-
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4
|
-
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2
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-1 | $130 |
Panasonic FlashXpress
|
1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
|
1
|
11
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|
3
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+2 | $250 |
Instant Omni Plus 18L
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-
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-
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4
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6
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-
|
1
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3
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-
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-
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-
|
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4
|
- | $262 |
Cuisinart Chef's Convection
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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4
|
|
5
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+1 | $145 |
Ninja SP101
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3
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-
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-
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9
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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3
|
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6
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+1 | $160 |
Breville BOV450XL
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2
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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7
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+2 | $190 |
Breville Compact Smart
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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|
8
|
- | $287 |
Cuisinart TOA-65
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
|
|
9
|
+1 | Check price |
Cosori CO130-AO
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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8
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|
10
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+1 | $195 |
Cuisinart TOA-60
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-
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-
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-
|
10
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-
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6
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2
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-
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-
|
-
|
|
11
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+1 | $82 |
Black+Decker TO1313SBD
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
|
12
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+1 | $109 |
Hamilton 31123D
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
-
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-
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-
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2
|
|
13
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+1 | $60 |
Hamilton Beach 31401
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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|
16
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+1 | $350 |
Breville Smart Air Fryer
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-
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-
|
-
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8
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-
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4
|
-
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-
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-
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-
|
|
17
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+1 | $190 |
Calphalon Performance Cool Touch
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-
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-
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-
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7
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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We ranked Breville Smart Oven #1 in May 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Breville Smart Oven as #1.
Food & Wine
Best Overall
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This multi-purpose appliance can double as a convection oven.
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If not purchased for its added features, this is a pricey toaster oven.
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Business Insider
Best large-capacity
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Can fit nine slices of toast and a 12-inch pizza
provides consistent and even heat
features convection cooking/air frying
attractive backlit digital display with several functions and sub-functions
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Temperature settings were consistently higher than what we measured
slow to preheat
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The Spruce Eats
Best Versatile
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Quick and accurate heating
Large capacity
Easy-to-use settings
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Expensive
No custom timer setting
Cool spots around edges
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We ranked Panasonic FlashXpress #2 in May 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Panasonic FlashXpress as #1.
CNET
Best Toaster Oven Overall / Editors' Choice
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The Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven employs a double infrared heating system that cooks faster than other toaster ovens. The established presets nearly guarantee well-cooked food.
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The Panasonic is on the small side, so don’t expect it to accommodate a 9-inch pizza. Also, the buttons are fiddly, the temperature setting is calibrated for Celsius, and the timer only goes up to 25 minutes.
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Good Housekeeping
Best Small Toaster Oven
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Tray pulls out automatically when you open the door
Auto shut-off to prevent burning
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Cook pan can be hard to clean and rusts easily
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Reviewed
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Very fast and even toasting
Compact size
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Difficult to use for baking and cooking
Toast is darker than preferred on "light" setting
No broil function
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend toaster ovens.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of toaster ovens, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for May 2024 ranking
CNET
The Kitchn
Food & Wine
Homes & Gardens
Business Insider
The Spruce Eats
HealthyKitchen 101
Good Housekeeping
Wirecutter
Reviewed
We ranked Instant Omni Plus 18L #3 in May 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Instant Omni Plus 18L as #1.
Food & Wine
Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven
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With multiple features like convection fan “rotisserie” and air fryer capability, this toaster oven does it all.
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Besides the higher price tag, there’s not much we could find that we disliked.
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Homes & Gardens
Best toaster oven for versatility
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Cooks superbly
Sleek and easy to use digital interface
10 different cooking functions, including rotisserie
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Pre-heating takes longer than others
Kind of noisy
Door pull can be hot to the touch if oven left on for an extended period of time
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The Spruce Eats
Best Overall
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Multifuntional
Large capacity
Simple digital controls
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Expensive
Minor hot spot
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HealthyKitchen 101
Best Air Fryer
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Informative and eye-catching package
Smart Programs and cooking status bar
Electrical safety feature for the door
Convenient removable oven bottom tray
Safeguards for bottom heating elements
Complimentary app with detailed instructions and numerous recipes
Helpful toggles
Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
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Touchscreen digital displays need more contrast
The master-control knob can be confusing
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We ranked Cuisinart Chef's Convection #4 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Cuisinart Chef's Convection as #1.
Reviewed
Best Multipurpose Toaster Oven
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Incredibly even toasting, baking, and broiling
Convection capable
Customizable functions
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Confusing programming
Oversized—takes up a lot of counter space
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We ranked Ninja SP101 #5 in May 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Best for Big Families
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Powerful and compact
Many cooking settings, including air-frying
Easy to clean
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Expensive
Front door gets very hot when in use
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Reviewed
Best Large-Capacity Toaster Oven
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Large nonstick sheet pan included
Easy to read digital controls
Easy to clean
Can also air fry
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Too short
Takes up a lot of counter space
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We ranked Breville BOV450XL #6 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
HealthyKitchen 101
Best Small Toaster Oven
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Unique feature buttons
Non-stick interior
High-contrast digital display
Sturdy construction
Cool-touch door handle
Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
Convenient slide-out crumb tray
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No interior lighting
No convection fan
Inconsistent heating elements
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We ranked Breville Compact Smart #7 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Breville Compact Smart as #1.
Food & Wine
Best Compact
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It has a sleek and intuitive design that makes it easy to start using right out of the box.
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The pizza pan and cutting board are sold separately with this model, and our testers noticed some uneven toasting.
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Toaster Oven
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Heats foods quickly and evenly
Easy to use and clean
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Fits less slices of bread compared to other models tested
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We ranked Cuisinart TOA-65 #8 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Cuisinart TOA-65 as #1.
Business Insider
Best Overall
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Has convection cooking/air frying
large enough to fit a 12-inch pizza
provides consistent heat
cooked pizza, chicken, and cookies quickly and evenly
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Temperature settings appear to be inaccurate
did not toast evenly
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Good Housekeeping
Best Toaster Oven Airfryer
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Cooks quickly and powerfully
Loaded with pre-set cooking temps and times
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Keep an eye on it, as it cooks quicker than you'd expect
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We ranked Cosori CO130-AO #9 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Cosori CO130-AO as #1.
HealthyKitchen 101
Best Overall
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Great value in terms of functionality and accessories
Straightforward controls
Useful toggles
High-contrast digital display
Sturdy construction
Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
Cool-touch door handle
Spacious cooking chamber
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No safety mechanism for the door
Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
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Reviewed
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Good air frying, baking and broiling
Comes with a rotisserie
Digital Controls
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Toast comes out too dark
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We ranked Cuisinart TOA-60 #10 in May 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Best Large-Capacity
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Large capacity
Excellent air-fryer performance
Quick heating
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Runs hot on bake mode
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HealthyKitchen 101
Best Convection
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Simple and straight-to-the-point control knobs
Sturdy design and durable material
Convection fan is all-applicable
Electrical safety feature for the door
Convenient slide-out crumb tray
Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
Plenty of recipes included in the user manual
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Opening the door also turns off the light
A bit heavier and taller than other same-type ovens
Not very budget-friendly
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We ranked Black+Decker TO1313SBD #11 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best Value
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This oven maintains high heat, toasts evenly, and has a curved interior that allows for pizza.
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It's not the most modern-looking product offered today.
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The Spruce Eats
Best Budget
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Inexpensive
Fast heating, even cooking
Easy to clean
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Small capacity
Few features
Manual controls
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We ranked Hamilton 31123D #12 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
Reviewed
Best Value / Editors' Choice
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Quick toasting
Convection capable
Easy roll-back door
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No electronic controls
Poor browning capability
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We ranked Hamilton Beach 31401 #13 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
Business Insider
Best Small
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Preheats quickly
affordable
small footprint
stay-on timer
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Took the longest to make pizzacookies, and chicken
only fits a 9-inch pizza or smaller
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We ranked Breville Smart Air Fryer #14 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Best Splurge
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Large capacity
Many functions
Effective cooking
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Expensive
Cool spots on sides
Gets hot on the outside (don't touch)
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We ranked Calphalon Performance Cool Touch #15 in May 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
