The original “toast” was bread heated over an open fire, but technology’s come a long way. Using vertical slots with heat ...

Two-slice toasters like the Smeg Retro-Style and the Cuisinart 2-Slice Custom Select tend to be more compact and take up a minimal counter space. Four-slice models like the Zwilling Enfinigy , on ...

Breville Die Cast Smart Toaster BTA820XL 2-Slice. ... You won’t be waiting long for your toast with the Hamilton Beach 24910 ...

Best budget: DASH ClearView Long Slice Toaster — See at Amazon. Best upgrade: Zwilling Enfinigy 2 Long Slot Toaster — See at Amazon. For the design-conscious: SMEG 4-Slice Toaster — See at ...

See our round-up of the best 2-slice and 4-slice toasters we've rigorously tested. Plus, discover which features really matter, and how much you need to spend on a toaster. ... Long-slot toasters.

Best compact: KitchenAid 2 Slice Long Slot Toaster This KitchenAid model is as sleekly designed as the "A Bit More" toaster.

After testing 15 of the best 4-slice toasters over the course of a month, ... the Elite Gourmet 4-Slice Stainless Steel Long Toaster is the model for those with little countertop space to spare.