Oster 6-Slice Toaster Oven Review

The Oster 6-slice is an outstanding toaster oven and a cinch to use!  

Things I liked:

• Large capacity
• Convection technology
• Easy to use

Things I didn’t like:

• Requires larger kitchen space

With it’s large capacity you can cook entire meals in this thing, I have even used mine to cook small chickens and a rack of scrumptious baby back ribs.

With it’s LCD display and touch panel, preset cooking functions and convection technology the performance of the Oster toaster oven is better than any other oven I have tested.  

Design and Features

The Oster toaster oven design includes an LCD display screen and touchpad which you can use to select the cooking presets, adjust the timer and input temperature settings.  

I really like this design because it takes the uncertainty out of how much time is left or what the temperature is.

The Oster 6-slice toaster oven has several very useful features:

• Seven preset cooking functions including bake, broil, warm, convection bake, defrost (a useful feature not found on many toaster ovens) and preset toast/pizza buttons.
• Adjustable rack settings which can be altered to best suit the type of food you are cooking
• 90-minute timer which is great if you are heating foods that require longer than the 30-minute timer on most toaster ovens

Another feature I liked on this toaster oven is the automatic shut-off which turns off the oven once the timer countdown reaches zero.  

This is an important safety feature to ensure the toaster oven is not left on indefinitely if you forget to switch it off (and let’s face it we’ve all been there on a Friday night heating some food after a night out lol).

Oster Toaster Oven Performance

The Oster toaster oven performed exceptionally well in all three of its basic cooking functions: broil, bake and defrost.

The bake and broil setting allows you to cook foods at high temperatures up to a maximum of 450 degrees.  

One thing I really like about this oven is it heats up to the preset temperature in a short time (typically around four minutes) so you don’t have to wait long before you can start cooking.

To ensure food is cooked evenly, quickly and without any burned edges or frozen centres there is a “convection bake” option which uses a convection fan for more even heat distribution.

Additionally, the fact that it includes a defrost option is really handy and you can use it to thaw your food.

My final comment on performance is the added bonus that even with all these cooking functions and a high temperature range, the Oster toaster oven is one of the most energy-efficient toaster ovens on the market and uses only 1,300 watts of power while in use.

Verdict

In case you haven’t already guessed, I am a huge fan of the Oster toaster oven and honestly I would feel lost in my kitchen without it.  

The large capacity, great performance and functional design make this a great addition to your kitchen.

At the time of writing, it is selling cheaper than most of its rivals which is an absolute bargain considering its outstanding performance, safety features, and 6-slice capacity.  

For these reasons the Oster toaster oven has been selected as the “Editor’s Choice” toaster oven.

Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven Review – 31334

The Hamilton Beach toaster oven has a unique curved door design which opens upwards instead of downwards as all other toaster ovens do.  

The advantage of this “bread box” toaster oven design is that it allows you safe and easy access to your food meaning you can easily check the food while cooking or add seasoning to your meal.

Design and Features

As I mentioned earlier, the two most notable features of the Hamilton Easy Reach toaster oven is the curved door and upwards opening, as illustrated below:

I have lost count of the times I’ve accidentally burned my arm on the inside of the open oven door so I absolutely love cooking with my Hamilton Beach toaster oven and would feel lost without it in the kitchen.  

In addition to the toaster ovens unique design, it comes with a lot of other useful and noteworthy features including:

• Bake, broil and toast functions
• Convection technology with top and bottom heating element for fast, even cooking
• A 30-minute timer with ready bell (it also has an optional “stay-on” setting in case you wish to cook for longer than 30 minutes)
• Bake pan and bake rack with 2 rack positions
• Removable crumb tray
• Removable door for convenient cleaning

Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven Performance

What I really like about the Hamilton Beach toaster oven is it’s simple, easy-to-use dials.  

Instead of having lots of confusing control panel options (which I know some people prefer) there are just two simple dials one of which controls the temperature and the other the timer.  

When cooking with the Hamilton toaster oven it performs well with fast, even cooking due to the convection fan as well as the top and bottom heating elements.

The 4-slice capacity is less than the Oster toaster oven which is something to think about when deciding if this is the right choice for you.

Once you are done cooking it’s so easy to clean up, you can simply remove the crumb tray give it a quick wipe to remove any crumbs then detach the door and wash in warm soapy water.

Verdict

Overall the Hamilton Beach toaster oven is an excellent choice if you are in the market for a 4-slice sized oven.  

The curved, upwards opening door is unique to Hamilton and makes an enormous difference when you are cooking and handling food in the toaster oven.

I like the simplicity of the 2-dial control system because it makes this toaster oven really simple and easy to use.

Breville Mini Smart Oven Review

Many times, you want to get a toaster oven because it’s inexpensive and efficient.

However, the Breville Mini Smart Oven is one of the few models that you can find right now which seamlessly brings in front efficiency and quality in one great package.

It helps you get some nifty features and an exciting visual design without too much of a hassle.

“Overall a solid toaster oven with a stylish, functional design and a higher than average price tag”

Things we liked:

• 8 dedicated presets
• Powder coated steel housing
• 4-slice capacity

Things we didn’t like:

• There are times when the bread is not toasted evenly
• It can take a while to get accustomed to its settings
• The exterior heats up very fast

Design and Features

It’s safe to say that the Breville Mini Smart Oven has a distinct design.

It looks great, and the fact that it has a dedicated dial that you can use to set the temperatures works to your advantage.  

It also has a touchscreen display, which is very interesting!

The eight pre-cooking functions can be used throughout the day, and you get plenty of value from using this product for that reason alone.

They did an impressive job when it comes to bringing you all the features that you might need in this package, and the product on its own has four quartz 1800W elements.

They also added the Element IQ technology that prevents overheating, but which does deliver magnificent value for your money.

However, the Breville Mini Smart Oven does get pretty hot, so you should not put it under the cabinet.

It needs some space for it to function properly. The handle placed on top is very easy to use, and it seamlessly offers that unique, nifty touch that you might want to bring in front for such a product.

You can place up to an 11-inch pizza here, so results can be more than ok, to begin with.

If you are a fan of smart ovens, you will see that the Breville Mini Smart Oven has a lot to offer and the display which clearly tells you how much time you have to wait until the process is done can be quite helpful as well.

Breville Mini Smart Oven Performance

I tested all eight functions before writing this review, and I can tell you that there were no issues.

You do need to pay attention to what you configure though because the product will do what you ask.

So, for example, you shouldn’t ask for defrosting when you just want a bit of heating.

The results are handled nicely, and the entire experience of using this oven is very rewarding.

Conclusion

Although it can cost more than some other toaster ovens, the Breville Mini Smart Oven is a very sound investment for any family.

It offers some magnificent, incredibly easy to use features and the value that you can get from it will be second to none.

The presets are ideal for your entire family, and they will also make cooking easier.

Many Amazon users of this oven reported that although it was a higher price tag, they preferred it to the Black and Decker and other cheaper options as they felt the quality of the Breville was superior.  

That is a choice for you to make and perhaps we have been overly tough in marking the score down due to the higher price tag.

Black and Decker Toaster Oven Review (TO1303SB 4-Slice Toaster Oven)

Finding a good toaster oven can be very challenging, most of the time it will require plenty of commitment and focus on getting a good unit at a reasonable price.

The Black and Decker Toaster Oven (TO1303SB, 4-Slice)  is one of the latest products that you can find on the market, and it’s designed to bring you affordability and quality in one single package.

Design and Features

The Black and Decker Toaster Oven design is rather simple; it has three main buttons that allow you to control temperature and other features as well.

It’s a unique, delightful experience and one that will pay off very well. You also have multiple dedicated features based on the products that you need to toast.

This makes it very easy for you to find the best toasting program and results just get better because of that.

It’s safe to say that once you start using the Black and Decker Toaster Oven (TO1303SB, 4-Slice), you will be quite impressed with its professionalism, efficiency and high quality.

They did an excellent job here since you can easily toast up to 4 slices of bread at the same time.

The dimensions are around 14.3 by 8.8 by 10.8 inches so you can easily toast even the large slices of pizza, which is exactly what you want to have in the end.

The timer function included with this product works very well.

It also gives you complete precision and control, which is something that you need to have all the time.

It helps you eliminate any issues that might appear, and the value on its own is very rewarding, to begin with for that reason alone.

The Black and Decker Toaster Oven (TO1303SB, 4-Slice) comes with three major functions.

You have toasting, broiling, and baking, but it also helps keep the food warm.

This last feature comes in handy especially if you have kids or if you go to work and want to have fresh food when you come back.

Another thing to note is that they added a removable crumb tray and that will help you keep the toaster oven clean. It’s a distinct and unique feature that you will enjoy quite a bit.

Black and Decker Toaster Oven Performance

While using the Black and Decker Toaster Oven (TO1303SB, 4-Slice), I noticed that it doesn’t get hot that much.

On top of that, it delivers results as advertised and the timer, as well as all four dedicated functions, work just as expected.

They did a magnificent job with this toaster oven, and the support for up to 4 slices is a warm welcome for families.

Verdict

Should you consider purchasing this product?

If you want a good toaster oven, the Black and Decker Toaster Oven (TO1303SB, 4-Slice) is a nice investment and one that will pay off very well.

You should totally check it out, and the experience will be very rewarding for that reason alone.

Give it a shot, and I guarantee that you will not regret using it for sure.