Breville Custom Loaf vs Elite Gourmet
Based on tests by TechGearLab (Dec 2024). How we score
Skip it. Our pick is the Cuisinart Compact.
Neither is our first choice. See Breville Custom Loaf vs Cuisinart Compact
From 1 tester: TechGearLab
From 1 tester: TechGearLab
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:59 PM EDT (details)
What the testers found
TechGearLab's Best for Tight Budgets, which outscored the Custom Loaf: "A smaller, more affordable option with solid performance making white and wheat breads." Its cons: "Poor cake recipe, uneven distribution, lacks recipe variety." It has no automatic fruit-and-nut dispenser, no 2.5 lb loaf and far fewer recipes, and it clumped mix-ins at the bottom. America's Test Kitchen didn't test it.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Breville Custom Loaf | Elite Gourmet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $74.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | — |
| Loaf | 1 to 2.5 lb (America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Kneading paddle | Collapsible | — |
| Features | Automatic fruit and nut dispenser, viewing light | — |
| Loaf sizes | — | 1, 1.5, 2 lb (TechGearLab) |
| Programs | — | 19 (TechGearLab) |
| Weight | — | 8.0 lb, vs 16.9 for the Custom Loaf (measured by TechGearLab) |
| Fruit and nut dispenser | — | No (TechGearLab) |
Sources: TechGearLab: The Best Bread Machines (updated Dec. 9, 2024), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
