Top 10 - Best Toasters of 2023

If you value toasted bread right into the edges, then this Is the toaster for you! The large slots hold bread slices up to 14cm long! If you place your toast sideways, including toastie style loaves, we can guarantee all areas of your bread will be golden brown. The Dualit Domus toaster proves that not only can a toaster have aesthetic appeal in the kitchen, but it can have high class functionality too. This kettle has a striking matte grey design which would look great in any modern kitchen. A one-of-a-kind high lift mechanism allows you to remove small items easily while the patented peek and pop function lets you check the toasting process without interrupting the toasting cycle. The large slots are not only great for toastie style delights, but the Dualit Domus has a bagel setting and defrost setting with an additional 9 browning control, perfect for every preferred shade of toast!

Available in a 2-slot, 4-slot, and even 6-slot model, which are all hand built in the UK, the Dualit Classic Toaster exudes top quality from start to finish. All Dualit Classic Toasters are made using ProHeat elements to ensure they are durable and have a protective film which keeps the filaments clean and almost virtually unbreakable! We love the Dualit Classic Toaster as it not only delivers a timeless design but is robust and functional. The mechanical timer and ejector allow you to control exactly how you like your fresh toast in the morning with an even browning across both sides of bread. It may come with a premium price tag but you get what you pay for and the Dualit Classic is an all-round fantastic toaster! Fun fact: want to know who made your toaster? Check the base plate for the assembler’s name for the ultimate personal touch!

Add some timeless style to your kitchen with this 2-slice toaster from Smeg. Its design (available in multiple colours) is certainly eye-catching, but what really impressed our reviewers was its functionality. The extra-wide slots can comfortably accommodate bagels as well as bread, with a defrost setting as well. While it is admittedly a bit more expensive than other toasters of this sort of specification, that premium design and build quality mean it still offers good value for money.

Another entry from Smeg, the TSF03 is essentially the same as its smaller sibling, just with an additional two slots. That makes it an ideal choice for larger families (or those who just really, really love their toast). Again, there are multiple colours to choose from, and each comes with extra-wide slots suitable for all bread types, along with settings for reheating, defrosting, and toasting bagels.

Breville are best known for their sandwich makers, but their toasters come highly-rated, too. Our experts were especially impressed with the "lift-and-look" function, which lets you check the progress of your toast without interrupting the cycle. There's also a reheat mode, too- so no more lukewarm toast!

Small but smart, the Russell Hobbs Colours Plus has a compact footprint makes it a good option for kitchens where space is at a premium. Despite its size, though, our experts found it did a good job of accommodating all manner of different bread sizes, and the lift-and-look function is handy for checking on your toast without halting the cycle.

While not as advanced as some of the other toasters on our list, this long-slot model from Tower's Presto range still gets the basics right. Unlike many other four-slice models, this one only has two slots- the design means that it doesn't take up as much space as some.

While it may not be as flashy as some of the other entries on our list, the Russell Hobbs Henley toaster performed extremely well in our in-house tests- hence its high placement on this list. Its variable browning controls offer you a solid amount of options to get your toast just the way you like it, while the extra-long (and extra-wide) slots can comfortably accommodate all sorts of bread types.

Finally, we have the Russell Hobbs Structure, a two-slice toaster that's built to last- and to get your toast just right, too! The variable browning control works like a charm, while the lift-and-look function lets you check on the crunch of your bread while it's being toasted. The removable crumb tray is a welcome addition, too, as it makes cleaning the toaster that much simpler.