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Ovens & Toasters

Proctor Silex Plastic 2 Slice Toaster, Bagel, Defrost & Cancel Buttons, Browning Control With 7 Shades, Auto Shutoff, Slide-Out Crumb Tray, Oat White (22660)

A compact, budget-friendly 2-slice toaster with wide slots, bagel and defrost buttons, and seven shade settings. Good for small households, with mixed owner notes on color and evenness.

87.4 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

OVENTE Electric 2 Slice Toaster Machine with 6-Shade Browning Selector Setting, Compact Design and Removable Crumb Tray, 700W Power Perfect for Toasting Bread, Thin Bagels and Waffles, Black TP2210B

Compact and inexpensive, the OVENTE TP2210 is a 2-slice, 700W toaster with six browning settings and a removable crumb tray. A practical choice for singles and small kitchens, with predictable trade-offs in build feel and slot width.

88.4 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Proctor Silex 2-Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels, Cool-Touch Walls, Shade Selector, Toast Boost, Auto Shut-off and Cancel Button, Black (22305)

A compact, budget-friendly 2-slice toaster with extra-wide slots, a 7-setting shade selector, cool-touch sides, and a three-year warranty. Good for basic daily toasting and thicker slices.

90.7 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Elite Gourmet ECT-1027 Cool Touch Toaster, 7 Toast Settings Cancel Functions, Slide Out Crumb Tray, Extra Wide 1.5" Slots for Bagels Waffles Specialty Breads, Puff Pastry, Snacks, White

Compact and lightweight, the Elite Gourmet ECT-1027 is a budget 2-slice toaster with extra-wide 1.5" slots and multiple browning settings — but owner reports show mixed reliability and heat concerns.

82.2 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Elite Gourmet 2-Slice Cool Touch Toaster – 6 Browning Levels, Extra Wide 1.25” Slots for Bagels & Thick Bread, Cancel Function, Compact, ETL Certified, Black

A compact, budget-friendly 2-slice toaster with 1.25" extra-wide slots, six shade settings, a cool-touch exterior, and ETL certification. Good for small kitchens and light daily use; owners note reliable, even toasting but some concerns about build feel and heavy use durability.

86.6 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Elite Gourmet ECT4829B Long Slot 4 Slice Toaster, 6 Toast Settings Toaster Defrost, Reheat, Cancel Functions, Slide Out Crumb Tray, Extra Wide Slots for Bagels Waffles, Black

A budget-friendly, space-saving 4-slice long-slot toaster with 6 shade settings and defrost/reheat/cancel functions. Good value for many homes but expect trial-and-error with browning.

87.8 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Proctor Silex 4 Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels, Cool-Touch Walls, Shade Selector With 7 Browning Levels, Toast Boost, Auto Shut-off and Cancel Button, Black (24215PS)

A budget-friendly 4-slice toaster with extra-wide slots, seven browning levels, cool-touch exterior and a one-year warranty. Good for basic households, with a few fit-and-speed caveats.

93.4 Dude Score Read
Small Appliances

Amazon Basics 4 Slice Toaster, 7 Browning Settings, Extra Wide Slots for Bagels and Specialty Breads, Removable Crumb Tray, Cancel/Defrost/Bagel Buttons, 1500W, Black & Silver

A budget-friendly 4-slice toaster with extra-wide slots, 7 browning levels and a removable crumb tray. Reliable and well-featured for families, with a few mechanical caveats to watch.

90.5 Dude Score Read
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