Smeg 4-Slice vs Breville Bit More
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Apr 2026). How we score
Skip it. Our pick is the GE 2-Slice.
Neither is our first choice. See Smeg 4-Slice vs GE 2-Slice
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
Rated Recommended by America's Test Kitchen, and higher than the Smeg for performance and ease of use: "This model produced nice medium and dark brown toast, although it took a little longer than other models and hardly toasted on its lowest setting." Its A Bit More button adds a short extra cycle, much like the Smeg's reheat function that ATK liked. Two standard slots. Watch the model number: ATK rated Breville's four-slice long-slot Bit More (BTA730XL) much lower after a retest.
| Criterion | Smeg 4-Slice | Breville Bit More |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Speed | 1/3 | 2/3 |
| Cleanup | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Toasters (updated Apr. 15, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Smeg 4-Slice | Breville Bit More |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $109.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | 1 year limited |
| Average speed | 2 min 58 sec (America's Test Kitchen) | 2 min 32 sec (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Slots | Two long slots, 10.25 x 5.5 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 5.75 x 6.25 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Dimensions | 15 x 8 x 8.5 in (America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Settings | 6 browning levels, defrost, reheat, bagel | — |
| Buttons | — | A Bit More, bagel, frozen, cancel |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Toasters (updated Apr. 15, 2026), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
