View moreWe found the best reviews overall for the Krups FBC2 toaster oven which has more heating elements than most other toaster ovens for more even cooking. Reviews say that this top-rated oven is easy to use; it cooks quickly and cleans up easily. It's also capable of making toast in shades ranging from lightly to deeply browned without burning or drying out (making evenly browned toast is typically a challenge for toaster ovens). It has nonstick trays and illuminated LCD controls with digital readout, which owners prefer to timers. However, while best overall, the Krups toaster oven costs twice as much as others.
Reviews say the Avanté Elite is a good choice for those who want a compact toaster oven with plenty of features. Although the Avanté Elite is narrower than many other toaster ovens, it can accommodate 6 small slices of toast. It also has a covered warming area for rolls. Not only does this oven have a broil function and digital controls, it also uses convection for more even cooking. The Avanté Elite also boasts a self-cleaning interior, auto shutoff, and a 90-minute timer.
With about a 10" x 10" footprint, the compact Sanyo takes up less counter space than any other toaster oven, but the tradeoff is that you can't fit two slices of bread side by side. This model is a little taller than other toaster ovens. The Toasty is a hit with owners posting reviews to Amazon.com, who say it does the basics well including toasting bread, heating frozen pizza and warming leftovers, but it's not meant for much more than that. There's no broil function, no thermostat and just a 15-minute timer.
Reviews say that the 31115's performance belies its low price. It offers much more than you'd expect: a broiler function, automatic shutoff, 4-slice capacity, and a 2-year warranty. Reviews say that it does a particularly good job with frozen foods. As with many toaster ovens, making perfect toast requires some trial-and-error. Some owners find the ticking timer a little irritating, and the timer can only be set for 15 minutes. But if you don't plan on much besides heating frozen chicken nuggets and pizza, the no-frills Proctor Silex toaster oven has a good track record so far.
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