Best Toasters 2026

A great toaster delivers evenly browned toast consistently, morning after morning, without burning edges or leaving pale centers. We toasted hundreds of slices across white, whole wheat, and thick-cut breads testing evenness, speed, and bagel mode effectiveness. Extra-wide slots accommodate artisan bread and bagel halves without jamming. Our picks heat up quickly, toast uniformly on both sides, and offer enough shade control to satisfy everyone in the household from lightly warmed to deeply crisped.