# The best toasters of 2026

Toasters that came out on top in Good Housekeeping's Kitchen Lab, which has tested 81 models over ten years (21 slot toasters since 2023) for ease of use, even browning and range of shades, plus long-term consumer testing.

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- Aug 7, 2026 · Amber Watson
- https://even.best/en/l/1656/the-best-toasters-of-2026

## Top 11

1. **Cuisinart 2-Slice Custom Select Toaster** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Best overall: presets for bagels, waffles and pastries, single-slice mode and great with frozen bagels.
2. **Dash Clear View Toaster** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Best value: a window lets you watch the toast brown.
3. **Zwilling Enfinigy 2 Long Slot Toaster** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Best for long slices of artisan bread.
4. **Bella 2-Slice Slim Toaster** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Most compact, at around $25.
5. **Lotus The Two Slice Precision Toaster** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Premium pick for precise, even toast.
6. **Smeg 2-Slice Toaster** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Retro style in many colours with reliable performance, at a premium price.
7. **Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Toaster** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Basic, affordable, with an elegant stainless steel finish.
8. **Kalorik Touchscreen Toaster** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — User-friendly touchscreen, best with two slices.
9. **Beautiful 2-Slice Toaster with Touch-Activated Display** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Under-$40 toaster with a light-up touch display in pastel colours.
10. **Thyme & Table 2-Slice Toaster** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Sleek and affordable, with good temperature range for two slices.
11. **Laura Ashley 2-Slice Toaster** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Floral cottagecore style at an affordable price, though it toasts pale.

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