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Bread machines: is the expensive one worth it?

3 verdicts, 5 products judged.

Everything we judged, cheapest first

  1. $109.95Hamilton Beach 29982
  2. $129.95Cuisinart CompactOur pick over Breville Custom Loaf, Zojirushi Supreme
  3. $369Zojirushi SupremeOur pick over Zojirushi Virtuoso PlusDepends
  4. $399.95Breville Custom LoafSkip it
  5. $454.95Zojirushi Virtuoso PlusDepends

Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)

The verdicts

Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker (BBM800XL)
Breville Custom Loaf
$399.95
Our pickCuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker (CBK-110P1)Save $270
Cuisinart Compact
$129.95

Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)

bread machines

Is the Breville Custom Loaf worth $400?

Skip it. Get the Cuisinart Compact.

Cuisinart Compact vs the Breville Custom Loaf
Performance
10/10 Matches
Durability
7/10 Behind
Also scoredZojirushi SupremeFull verdict
Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme Breadmaker (BB-CEC20)
Zojirushi Supreme
$369
Our pickCuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker (CBK-110P1)Save $239
Cuisinart Compact
$129.95

Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)

bread machines

Is the Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme worth $369?

Depends. Cuisinart Compact for most people.

Splurge if you bake 2-pound loaves or want sandwich-shaped slices.

Cuisinart Compact vs the Zojirushi Supreme
Performance
10/10 Matches
Durability
7/10 Behind
Also scoredHamilton Beach 29982Full verdict
Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker, Black (BB-PDC20BA)
Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus
$454.95
Our pickZojirushi Home Bakery Supreme Breadmaker (BB-CEC20)Save $86
Zojirushi Supreme
$369

Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)

bread machines

Is the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus worth $455?

Depends. Zojirushi Supreme for most people.

Splurge if you want the exact crust color or its gluten-free and vegan cycles.

Zojirushi Supreme vs the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus
Performance
8/10 Close
Durability
7/10 Behind
Also scoredCuisinart CompactFull verdict

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