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Ovens & Toasters

Martha Stewart 2 Slice Long Slot Toaster, Extra Wide for Sourdough & Bagels, 10 Setting Shade Control, Removable Crumb Tray, Self-Centering Design, Defrost/Reheat, Cancel, Slim Space-Saving, Caviar

A slim, extra-long 2-slice toaster with a 10-inch slot, 10 shade settings and a 900W heating system. Great for small kitchens and long artisan slices, but owners note some hot spots and a lightweight feel.

87.3 Dude Score Read
Food Processors

Cuisinart 5‑Cup Chop & Shred Food Processor, Compact Food Chopper, Easy‑Store Design, Silver FP-5

A compact 5‑cup food processor from Cuisinart with a 300‑watt motor, reversible shredding disc and simple paddle controls. Well-suited to couples and small kitchens.

94.5 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

TOSHIBA OriginTaste Rice Cooker 5.5-Cup Uncooked, Fuzzy Logic, 15-in-1 Functions, Digital Display, Delay Timer, Keep Warm, Nonstick Inner Pot, White

A versatile 5.5‑cup electric rice cooker with 15 preset functions, 3D heating and a 3.1mm non-stick inner pot. Solid everyday cooker for families, with a few pot-care caveats.

97.5 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Elite Gourmet ECT2517G SLIMTOAST™ 2-Slice Long Slot Toaster, Cool-Touch Body, 6 Browning Shades, Extra-Wide 1.5" Slot for Artisan Bread, Bagels, Waffles & English Muffins, Grey

Slim profile, long 10" slot, and even toasting make the Elite Gourmet SLIMTOAST a strong compact choice for small counters and artisan slices. Some owners warn of a persistent plastic odor and questions about long-term durability.

92.1 Dude Score Read
Electric Pressure Cookers

DUMOS 16-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6QT Programmable Multi Cooker with 12 One-Touch Presets, Soup Steam Yogurt and More, Ceramic Inner Pot Delay Start & Keep Warm, Includes Recipe Guide, Silver

Budget-friendly 16-in-1 multi-cooker with a 6.34‑quart capacity, ceramic inner pot, and 12 presets. Owners praise speed and versatility; inspect for dents and confirm lid seal on arrival.

94.9 Dude Score Read
Small Appliances

Roter Mond 2 Slice Toaster Retro Stainless Steel with Bagel, Cancel, and Defrost Functions, 6 Bread Shade Settings, Extra Wide Slots and Removable Crumb Tray, Green

A compact retro-style 2-slice toaster that lists food-grade stainless steel, 6 browning settings and bagel/defrost modes. Owners praise even toasting and a removable crumb tray; check packaging on arrival.

92.4 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Toaster 4 Slice Retro Stainless Steel,Best Prime 4 Slice Toaster Wide Solt with 7 Shade Settings, Perfect for Waffles, Bagels and More Lainsten T-527

A feature-packed 4-slice toaster with a retro stainless look, ETL certification, 7 shade settings and 1.5" wide slots. Solid value for families, with a few build and pop-up quirks reported by owners.

92.9 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Breville BTA720XL Bit More Toaster, 2 Slice, Brushed Stainless Steel

A compact stainless-steel 2-slice toaster with Lift & Look, Bagel and Defrost programs, LED progress indicator, and an 'A Bit More' button. Solid build and even toasting, with a hot metal body to note.

84.2 Dude Score Read
Rice Cookers

AROMA Professional Digital Rice Cooker, 10-Cup (Uncooked) / 20-Cup (Cooked), Multicooker, Slow Cooker, Steamer, Oatmeal Cooker, Egg Cooker, STS, 5 Qt, Gray, ARC-5200SG

A desktop-friendly 10-cup digital rice cooker with 15 preset modes, a 15-hour delay timer and a 5‑quart slow-cooker function. Solid daily performer with a few cleaning and venting caveats buyers should know.

91.0 Dude Score Read
Blenders

BLACK+DECKER PowerCrush Multi-Function Blender with 6-Cup Glass Jar, 4 Speed Settings, Silver

A budget-friendly countertop blender with a 6-cup glass jar and a 700W peak motor. Good for everyday smoothies and ice crushing, with mixed long-term reliability reported by owners.

89.9 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

Cuisinart 4 Slice Compact Stainless Steel Toaster with Extra-Wide Slots for Bread, French Toast, Bagels & Pastries, Defrost & Reheat Functions, CPT-180P1, Brushed Stainless, Removable Crumb Tray

A compact 4-slice stainless-steel toaster with extra‑wide 1.5" slots, six browning settings, and bagel/defrost/reheat programs. Useful for busy households — with some owner-reported reliability caveats.

88.6 Dude Score Read
Ovens & Toasters

BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster, Extra Wide Slots, 7 Shade Settings, 1400 Watts, Frozen and Bagel Buttons, Toast Shade Selector, Extra Lift

A straightforward 4-slice toaster (model TR1478BD) with extra-wide slots, 7 browning settings, and simple controls. Good value for families but check voltage and crumb-tray fit.

91.0 Dude Score Read
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