Smeg 4-Slice vs Cuisinart CPT-142
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
The four-slot option from the same America's Test Kitchen test, for households that toast four slices at once. "It was speedy and efficient but toasted both sandwich bread and bagels unevenly, leaving significant pale spots," so it rated below the Smeg for performance (1.5 vs 2 of 3) but far above it for speed and ease of use. It toasts two or four slices at a time, and "Its crumb tray was easy to clean." The listing doesn't state a warranty.
| Criterion | Smeg 4-Slice | Cuisinart CPT-142 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2/3 | 1.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Speed | 1/3 | 3/3 |
| Cleanup | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Toasters (updated Apr. 15, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Smeg 4-Slice | Cuisinart CPT-142 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $59.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Average speed | 2 min 58 sec (America's Test Kitchen) | 1 min 46 sec (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Slots | Two long slots, 10.25 x 5.5 in (America's Test Kitchen) | Four, 5.5 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 | — | Bagel, defrost, reheat, cancel |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Toasters (updated Apr. 15, 2026), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
