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Toasters: is the expensive one worth it?

5 verdicts, 9 products judged.

Everything we judged, cheapest first

  1. $39.95Cuisinart CPT-122
  2. $49.99GE 2-SliceOur pick over Magimix Vision, Breville Die-Cast, Smeg, Smeg 4-Slice, Zwilling Enfinigy
  3. $59.95Cuisinart CPT-142
  4. $109.95Breville Bit More
  5. $196.05Breville Die-CastDepends
  6. $199.95Zwilling EnfinigySkip it
  7. $229.99SmegDepends
  8. $249.99Smeg 4-SliceSkip it
  9. $289Magimix VisionDepends

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

The verdicts

Magimix Vision Toaster, Chrome (11526)
Magimix Vision
$289
Our pickGE 2-Slice Toaster (G9TMA2SSPSS)Save $239
GE 2-Slice
$49.99

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

Depends. GE 2-Slice for most people.

Splurge if you toast long artisan loaves or want to watch your toast.

GE 2-Slice vs the Magimix Vision
Performance
9/10 Close
Durability
7/10 Behind
Also scoredBreville Bit MoreFull verdict
Smeg 4-Slice Long-Slot Toaster, Cream (TSF02)
Smeg 4-Slice
$249.99
Our pickGE 2-Slice Toaster (G9TMA2SSPSS)Save $200
GE 2-Slice
$49.99

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

Skip it. Get the GE 2-Slice.

GE 2-Slice vs the Smeg 4-Slice
Performance
10/10 Matches
Durability
7/10 Behind
Also scoredBreville Bit MoreCuisinart CPT-142Full verdict
Smeg TSF01 2-Slice Toaster, '50s Retro Style
Smeg
$229.99
Our pickGE 2-Slice Toaster (G9TMA2SSPSS)Save $180
GE 2-Slice
$49.99

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

Depends. GE 2-Slice for most people.

Splurge if the retro look matters to you.

GE 2-Slice vs the Smeg
Performance
9/10 Close
Durability
9/10 Close
Also scoredCuisinart CPT-122Full verdict
Zwilling Enfinigy 2 Long Slot (4-Slice) Toaster, Black (53102-001)
Zwilling Enfinigy
$199.95
Our pickGE 2-Slice Toaster (G9TMA2SSPSS)Save $150
GE 2-Slice
$49.99

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

Skip it. Get the GE 2-Slice.

GE 2-Slice vs the Zwilling Enfinigy
Performance
10/10 Matches
Durability
7/10 Behind
Also scoredBreville Bit MoreFull verdict
Breville Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster (BTA820XL)
Breville Die-Cast
$196.05
Our pickGE 2-Slice Toaster (G9TMA2SSPSS)Save $146
GE 2-Slice
$49.99

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

Depends. GE 2-Slice for most people.

Splurge if you want the motorized lift and extra buttons.

GE 2-Slice vs the Breville Die-Cast
Performance
9/10 Close
Durability
8/10 Close
Also scoredCuisinart CPT-122Full verdict

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