November 2023
Toaster Ovens: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of toaster ovens rankings posted by key online experts, as of November 2023.
Summary
On 9 Nov 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 65 toaster oven endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
38 toaster ovens were endorsed in total, only 14 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 9 Nov 2023, Panasonic FlashXpress takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed toaster oven with 5 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 toaster oven' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Breville: 6 toaster ovens
(#1 is Breville Smart Oven)
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Hamilton Beach: 4 toaster ovens
(#1 is Hamilton 31123D)
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Black+Decker: 4 toaster ovens
(#1 is Black+Decker TO1313SBD)
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Cuisinart: 3 toaster ovens
(#1 is Cuisinart Chef's Convection)
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Instant Pot: 2 toaster ovens
(#1 is Instant Omni Plus 18L)
Price breakdown
At a glance - November Ranking
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Reviewed
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Good Housekeeping
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The Kitchn
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CNET
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Business Insider
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The Spruce Eats
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HealthyKitchen 101
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Simply Recipes
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Homes & Gardens
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Wirecutter
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1
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Panasonic FlashXpress
The Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven is a compact and energy-efficient appliance that uses double infrared heating to cook food faster, making it ideal for individuals or couples with limited counter space.
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12
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5
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1
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4
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1
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2
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- | $241 |
Cuisinart Chef's Convection
The Cuisinart Chef's Convection Toaster Oven is a versatile and powerful countertop oven that offers a large capacity, user-friendly interface, safety features, energy efficiency, and durability, making it a great choice for individuals or families in need of a larger capacity toaster oven.
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4
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1
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2
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2
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3
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Cuisinart TOA-65
The Cuisinart TOA-65 is a versatile and reliable kitchen appliance that combines the functions of an air fryer, toaster oven, and convection oven, making it suitable for a variety of cooking needs.
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3
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1
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3
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4
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- | $176 |
Ninja SP101
The Ninja SP101 is a versatile and efficient digital air fry countertop oven that combines the features of an air fryer and toaster oven, making it a convenient and reliable option for everyday cooking needs.
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3
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3
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6
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9
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5
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- | $259 |
Breville Smart Oven
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4
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4
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4
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4
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6
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Breville BOV450XL
The Breville BOV450XL toaster oven is a compact and versatile appliance that offers precise control over cooking, baking, and toasting, making it a reliable and high-performing option for a range of cooking tasks.
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2
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2
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4
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7
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+1 | $250 |
Instant Omni Plus 18L
The Instant Omni Plus 18L Toaster Oven is a versatile and spacious appliance that offers a range of cooking functions, a large capacity, and user-friendly features, making it a reliable and durable option for various cooking needs.
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3
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3
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8
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8
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-1 | $150 |
KitchenAid KCO211
The KitchenAid KCO211 toaster oven is a versatile and user-friendly countertop oven with 9 cooking functions, a spacious interior, and a durable construction, making it a reliable choice for individuals or small households.
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4
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1
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9
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- | $234 |
Cosori CO130-AO
The Cosori CO130-AO is a versatile and user-friendly stainless steel countertop air fryer toaster oven that offers a range of cooking functions and prioritizes safety, making it an ideal cooking appliance for beginners and busy individuals.
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8
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1
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10
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- | $179 |
Cuisinart TOA-60
The Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven is a versatile and efficient kitchen appliance that offers a wide range of cooking options, user-friendly controls, safety features, energy efficiency, and durability.
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7
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2
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10
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11
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- | $85 |
Hamilton 31123D
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2
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3
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16
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- | $53 |
Hamilton Beach 31401
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6
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3
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17
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Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer is a highly versatile and efficient countertop toaster oven that offers 11 cooking functions, intuitive controls, and a generous capacity, making it a reliable and energy-efficient option for a wide range of cooking needs.
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5
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7
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18
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Calphalon Performance Cool Touch
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9
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6
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We ranked Panasonic FlashXpress #1 in November 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Panasonic FlashXpress as #1.
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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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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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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Simply Recipes
Most Innovative
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Lots of preset functions
two types of heating elements
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Small interior capacity
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We ranked Cuisinart Chef's Convection #2 in November 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Cuisinart Chef's Convection as #1.
Reviewed
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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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Simply Recipes
Best Large Capacity
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Large interior space
dual cook feature easily goes from baking to broiling
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Gets very hot
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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 November 2023 ranking
Reviewed
Good Housekeeping
The Kitchn
CNET
Business Insider
The Spruce Eats
HealthyKitchen 101
Simply Recipes
Homes & Gardens
Wirecutter
We ranked Cuisinart TOA-65 #3 in November 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Cuisinart TOA-65 as #1.
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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Business Insider
Best Toaster Oven 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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Simply Recipes
Best with Air Fryer
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Air fries quickly
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Top of the interior can be tricky to clean
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We ranked Ninja SP101 #4 in November 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
Reviewed
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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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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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Homes & Gardens
Best for storage
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Folds away to create counter space
Sleek curved display
Easy to clean
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Not the largest capacity
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We ranked Breville Smart Oven #5 in November 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
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 Breville BOV450XL #6 in November 2023 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 Instant Omni Plus 18L #7 in November 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Best With Air Fryer
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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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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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We ranked KitchenAid KCO211 #8 in November 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked KitchenAid KCO211 as #1.
Good Housekeeping
Best Toaster Oven for Toasting
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Intuitive control panel
Fits up to 9 pieces of toast
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Preheat alert is quiet
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The Spruce Eats
Best Overall
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Even cooking
Lots of presets with detailed instructions
Easy cleaning
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Exterior gets hot while in use
No interior light
Minor cool spots
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We ranked Cosori CO130-AO #9 in November 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Cosori CO130-AO as #1.
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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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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We ranked Cuisinart TOA-60 #10 in November 2023 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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Expensive
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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Homes & Gardens
Best toaster oven for first-timers
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Seven cooking modes
Speedy cooking
Energy and heat-efficient
Interior light
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Tricky to set accurate temperatures
Accessories can't go in the dishwasher
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We ranked Hamilton 31123D #11 in November 2023 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 #12 in November 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
Business Insider
Best small toaster oven
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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 Oven Air Fryer #13 in November 2023 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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Homes & Gardens
Best toaster oven for toast
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Easy to use
Great toast setting
Makes perfect pizza
Makes great fries
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Frustrating instructions
Parts aren't dishwasher-safe
Magnetic autoeject rack can be tricky to use
Price
Pay for longer warranty
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We ranked Calphalon Performance Cool Touch #14 in November 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
Homes & Gardens
Best toaster oven for safety features
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Exterior stays cool to the touch while cooking
12 cooking functions
Turbo Convection and Programmable Step Cook feature
Easy-to-read LCD screen
Glass door to see what’s inside
Several accessories
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Does not include an air frying feature (that's a different model)
No recipe booklet
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