Breville Custom Loaf vs Zojirushi Supreme
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Aug 2026). 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: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's winner, with the same performance score as the Breville and a higher one for ease of use: "With an easy-to-use interface and multiple bread options (including a “Homemade” option, which lets you customize the kneading, rising, and baking times), this reliable machine impressed us with its picture-perfect loaves." Two fixed paddles and rectangular loaves; no mix-in dispenser. Crusts ran a bit light. The listing doesn't state a warranty.
| Criterion | Breville Custom Loaf | Zojirushi Supreme |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 2/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Bread Machines (updated Aug. 17, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Breville Custom Loaf | Zojirushi Supreme |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $369 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | — |
| Loaf | 1 to 2.5 lb (America's Test Kitchen) | 1.5 to 2 lb, horizontal (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Kneading paddle | Collapsible | — |
| Features | Automatic fruit and nut dispenser, viewing light | — |
| Kneading paddles | — | 2 |
| Pan | — | 9.88 x 5.75 x 4.75 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Cycles | — | 10, including Homemade (custom) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Bread Machines (updated Aug. 17, 2026), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
