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

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 ...

A lot of people don't really think about what those numbers on the toaster's dial actually mean. For instance, maybe turning ...

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 ...

Best toaster for countertop aesthetics: Dualit NewGen 2-Slice Toaster. ... The brushed stainless toaster has long slots, glowing LED buttons and a slider instead of the traditional dial for settings.

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.

No matter how you slice it, toasters and toaster ovens are among the most hard-working appliances in your kitchen. View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best ...

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