Breville Die-Cast vs GE 2-Slice
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Apr 2026) and Reviewed (Oct 2025). How we score
Save $146Depends. The GE 2-Slice for most people.
Buy the Breville Die-Cast if you want the motorized lift and extra buttons.
Average of 2 testers: America's Test Kitchen 10 · Reviewed 8
Average of 2 testers: America's Test Kitchen 7 · Reviewed 9
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Best Conventional Toaster, rated higher than the Breville for performance (2.5 vs 2 of 3): "This affordable toaster was sleek and produced relatively evenly toasted slices of white bread and bagels in under 2 minutes." Reviewed ranks it below the Breville but found it toasts evenly and consistently. No motorized lift or A Bit More button, and "The sides and top of the toaster get hot during use."
| Criterion | Breville Die-Cast | GE 2-Slice |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Speed | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Cleanup | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Toasters (updated Apr. 15, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Breville Die-Cast | GE 2-Slice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $196.05 | $49.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Average speed | 2 min 11 sec (America's Test Kitchen) | 1 min 39 sec (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Slots | 5.68 x 6.5 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 5.63 x 5.88 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Features | Motorized lift, A Bit More, Lift & Look, bagel, frozen | — |
| Buttons | — | Bagel, frozen, cancel |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Toasters (updated Apr. 15, 2026), Reviewed: The Best Two-Slice Toasters of 2026 (updated Oct. 22, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
