
4 Slice Toasters - Product Reviews
A toaster is probably one of the most useful kitchen appliances we have.
Whether you want 2 slice or 4
slice toasters, purchasing them
can be a bit of a hassle though. People often wonder what the big fuss is with a toaster; isn't a toaster
just a toaster? Yes, it is, but you want to buy a good toaster that will make
your life easier in the short and long run.
4 slice toasters normally have separate heat controls for each side,
allowing you to simultaneously make darker toast as well as lighter. Of course,
conveniences like that cost some money and 4 slice toasters
are normally more expensive than two-slice toasters. Another drawback is they
take up more valuable countertop space.
I have selected four different
4 slice toasters for review:
Michael Graves Design 4-Slice Toaster 2430 1
On the lower end of the price spectrum, (estimated
price $40) I will mention this 4 slice toaster. You can purchase them at
Target only. This toaster has earned great reviews from a major
cookware-review magazine where they emphasize it's ability of consistently
delivering uniformly golden toast.
A good news is that it costs far less than other
4 slice toasters,
and in about 10 user reviews posted to Target.com, it earns an almost perfect,
overall rating. Owners that have used this toaster say that it works well and
appears more expensive than it actually is. This toaster comes in only one
color variation; white with silver accents.
On the higher end there are especially three
4 slice toasters I will mention. They
are the following;
KitchenAid KMTT400
This 4 slice version of the top-rated KitchenAid
KMTT200 has an estimated price of $100, and earns a high total score in more
than 100 user-written reviews at Amazon.com. Reviewers pin point it an
easy-to-clean, well-built performer, however, a few reviewers say it toasts
slowly.
Krups TT9340
This 4 slice toaster has an estimated price of $150,
which is a bit more expensive than the one above. However, this 4 slice
toaster features an industrial-style design with a metal die-cast finish with
a special coating to avoid fingerprints. It has 6 brownness levels, a bagel
setting, extra-wide slots aswell as dual controls.
User ratings at Amazon.com are generally positive.
Reviewers say that this Krups toaster does a good job with toast. They also
emphasize the removable crumb tray that is is nicely designed.
Breville Smart Toaster BTX840XL
This toaster has an estimated price of $180 and is a
four-slice version of the BTX820XL. It has similar motorized slots as its
smaller sibling, and also a "lift and look" feature, which raises toast
halfway through the toasting cycle, thus enable you to check on browning. User
reviews posted to Chowhound.com characterize it as a great all-around
performer, however, it's price is awfully high for a toaster.
All in all, the Krups, KitchenAid, and Breville
4 slice toasters get
better reviews for making even toast, and their high-end styling. When it
comes to value, however, the Michael Graves Design toaster is preferred by the
reviewers.
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