Best Toaster Oven Comparisons | Breville vs Cuisinart vs Hamilton Beach

Normally, toaster ovens are thought of as a device for primarily toasting foods. They actually have many other uses and benefits. Toaster ovens use only half of the electricity of your conventional oven and will generate considerably less heat in the kitchen. Because of their small size the temperature is more easily controlled and they generally warm up quicker than conventional ovens They can also be used as a second oven or a warming oven when cooking for a large dinner gathering. Small families can use them as a primary oven. They can perform other functions such as broiling and baking. Some models have a rotisserie which allows you to broil a wide selection of meats. Many reviewers stated that they hadn’t turned on their regular oven for months. 

As always, the selected Toaster Ovens in this review were based on the reviewers at Amazon.com.

Cuisinart model TOB-195 is a mid-range toaster oven price wise. It is an attractive looking toaster oven with a bunch of features. Its size allows you to bake a 6 pound chicken, a 12 inch pizza or toast 6 slices of bread for toast. The Model TOB-195 makes a convenient second oven for large dinners. Other features are state-of-the-art electronic touchpad controls and four versatile cooking options. The unit measures 16 by 17-3/4 by 9-5/8 inches and comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

Pros:

• Easy to clean
• Heats evenly
• Versatile
• Three-year warranty

Cons:

• Crumb tray comes out from the back
• Handles gets extremely hot
• Expensive

The Breville model BOV800XL  is a luxury model toast oven. If you are serious about replacing the use of your oven with a toaster oven, this is the model for you. Many of the reviewers stated, they have not turned their regular oven on for months. The Breville is great for couples and singles that want to avoid the expense of the conventional oven. The Element IQ feature provides smarter control over the heat. This easy to clean unit has a nonstick interior. The Breville BOV800XL measures 18-1/2 by 12-1/2 by 10-3/4 inches and comes with a 1-year limited warranty.  A smaller less expensive version, the Breville BOV650XL is available. 

Pros:

• Evenly toasts and bakes
• Large capacity
• Crumb tray slides out from front

Cons:

• Expensive
• Complex controls
• Large footprint

The Hamilton Beach 31197 claim to fame is its’ rotisserie oven in addition to being a toaster oven. It will rotisserie cook a 5 pound chicken. The Hamilton beach 31197 comes with 2 racks for convection cooking or baking. The approximate dimensions of this unit are 21 by 18 by 15-1/2 inches and it has a  1-year limited warranty. With a price tag of less than $100, it is this least expensive of this select group. 77 reviewers out of 130 rated this product a 5 star review.    

Pros:

• Rotisserie
• Less expensive
• Automatic shutoff
• Durable

Cons:

• Doesn't toast bread well
• Slow to heat up

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