The Best Two Slice Toaster

This toaster earned The Best rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it produced perfectly browned toast more consistently than any model. The Best model toasted bread until it had a crisp exterior and warm chewy interior, perfectly matching all seven browning settings on both sides of the toast, unlike lesser toasters that over- or undercooked bread or failed to toast both sides evenly. The Best Two Slice Toaster has guides that automatically center the bread in front of the heating elements and its 9 1/2" slots—longer than any model tested—accommodate slices of artisanal bread. A bagel function reduces heat on the exterior of the bagel while toasting the interior and the defrost button thaws and toasts pastries or frozen bread, two functions lacking in some competing toasters. Aluminum housing remains cool to the touch. With integrated cord storage and a removable crumb tray. 15 3/4" L x 4 1/2" W x 7" H. (5 1/2 lbs.)