Smeg vs GE 2-Slice
Based on tests by Reviewed (Oct 2025). How we score
Save $180Depends. The GE 2-Slice for most people.
Buy the Smeg if the retro look matters to you.
From 1 tester: Reviewed
From 1 tester: Reviewed
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
Reviewed lists "Even toasting" and "Consistent toasting" among its pros, the same toasting praise the Smeg gets, plus "Sturdy and well built." Its one con: it "Struggles to pop up English muffins." It's plain stainless steel, with no retro styling. America's Test Kitchen named it its Best Conventional Toaster, but ATK tested a different Smeg (the four-slice), so that test isn't used in this comparison.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Smeg | GE 2-Slice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $49.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Dimensions | 12.2 x 7.7 x 7.8 in (Reviewed) | — |
| Weight | 5 lb (Reviewed) | — |
| Settings | Reheat, defrost, bagel | — |
| Average speed | — | 1 min 39 sec (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Slots | — | 5.63 x 5.88 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Buttons | — | Bagel, frozen, cancel |
Sources: Reviewed: The Best Two-Slice Toasters of 2026 (updated Oct. 22, 2025), America's Test Kitchen: The Best Toasters (updated Apr. 15, 2026), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
