The best toasters of 2026
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Cuisinart 2-Slice Custom Select Toaster · Dash Clear View Toaster · Zwilling Enfinigy 2 Long Slot Toaster. (Updated Aug 7, 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.
Top 11
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1
Cuisinart 2-Slice Custom Select Toaster
Best overall: presets for bagels, waffles and pastries, single-slice mode and great with frozen bagels.
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Dash Clear View Toaster
Best value: a window lets you watch the toast brown.
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Zwilling Enfinigy 2 Long Slot Toaster
Best for long slices of artisan bread.
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Bella 2-Slice Slim Toaster
Most compact, at around $25.
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Lotus The Two Slice Precision Toaster
Premium pick for precise, even toast.
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Smeg 2-Slice Toaster
Retro style in many colours with reliable performance, at a premium price.
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Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Toaster
Basic, affordable, with an elegant stainless steel finish.
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Kalorik Touchscreen Toaster
User-friendly touchscreen, best with two slices.
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Beautiful 2-Slice Toaster with Touch-Activated Display
Under-$40 toaster with a light-up touch display in pastel colours.
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Thyme & Table 2-Slice Toaster
Sleek and affordable, with good temperature range for two slices.
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Laura Ashley 2-Slice Toaster
Floral cottagecore style at an affordable price, though it toasts pale.
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