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The best toaster ovens, in plain English

A toaster oven handles toast, frozen pizza and leftovers without heating the big oven, and some air fry too. We read hands-on tests and boiled them down: which ones bake evenly, which save space and which are worth it.

  • Last reviewed October 20, 2026
  • 6 toaster ovens
  • 4 expert reviews read

We didn't test these ourselves. We read reviews from experts who test products hands-on, then summed up where they agree and where they don't. Every source is linked. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Our top pick in each group. Tap one to jump to the details.

Best overall Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro $320–$400 Big, even and does almost everything. See details Best compact Breville Mini Smart Oven $140–$180 Small, smart and fast to heat. See details Best budget Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4-Slice Toaster Oven $50–$70 Toast and snacks for about $60. See details

Before you buy: 3 quick checks

Measure your counter first.

Measure your space

Toaster ovens range from a tiny 4-slice size to models that fit a whole turkey. Measure your counter, and leave a few inches on every side, because the outside gets hot.

Do you want air frying?

Many toaster ovens now air fry, which can replace a separate air fryer. Basket air fryers still crisp a little better and faster.

Toast is the hardest test

Even toast is surprisingly hard. Many great ovens toast unevenly. If toast is your main use, check how each one did.

Compare at a glance

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Toaster ovenBest forTypical priceSizeAir fries?
1. Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro Best overall $320–$400Large (fits a 14-lb turkey)Yes
2. Breville Mini Smart Oven Best compact $140–$180Small (6 slices of toast)No
3. Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4-Slice Toaster Oven Best budget $50–$70Small (4 slices or a 9-inch pizza)No
4. Ninja Double Stack XL Countertop Oven (DCT651) Best for cooking two things at once $250–$350Two stacked ovensYes
5. Zojirushi Micom Toaster Oven (ET-ZLC30) Best for accurate baking $200–$260Small to mediumNo
6. Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven Fastest toast $130–$170Small (4 slices)No

The 6 best toaster ovens, explained

Best overall first. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices, so check Amazon for today's price.

#1Best overall

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

  • Large (fits a 14-lb turkey)
  • Yes
  • Lots of presets, very even browning

$320–$400typical price

A big, do-it-all countertop oven that bakes, roasts, toasts and air fries. TechGearLab names it the best high-end toaster oven, and Food Network picks it as the best air fryer toaster oven.

What testers liked

  • Very even browning.
  • Many easy presets, including air fry, slow cook and dehydrate.
  • Big enough to replace the main oven for most meals.

Common complaints

  • Expensive.
  • Slow to preheat, and it takes up a lot of counter space.

Skip it if: Your counter is small. Look at the Breville Mini Smart Oven.

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Summed up from TechGearLab, Food Network.

#2Best compact

Breville Mini Smart Oven

  • Small (6 slices of toast)
  • No
  • Heats up very fast

$140–$180typical price

A small, smart oven with easy presets that heats up fast. America's Test Kitchen names it the best small toaster oven, and TechGearLab picks it as the best compact oven.

What testers liked

  • Preheats very fast.
  • Easy dial with smart presets.
  • Slide-out crumb tray.

Common complaints

  • No air fryer or convection fan.
  • Can't fit a whole chicken.

Skip it if: You want air frying. The Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro or Ninja Double Stack can do it.

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Summed up from America's Test Kitchen, TechGearLab.

#3Best budget

Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4-Slice Toaster Oven

  • Small (4 slices or a 9-inch pizza)
  • No
  • Roll-top door

$50–$70typical price

A cheap, tiny toaster oven with a door that rolls up and out of the way. TechGearLab calls it the best bang for the buck, and Food Network names it the best budget pick.

What testers liked

  • Very low price.
  • Smallest footprint, great for tiny kitchens.
  • The roll-top door keeps hands away from the hot glass.

Common complaints

  • Only covers the basics: toast, bake and broil.
  • Small inside, and the dials have no markings.

Skip it if: You cook full meals in it. It's best for toast and snacks.

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Summed up from TechGearLab, Food Network.

#4Best for cooking two things at once

Ninja Double Stack XL Countertop Oven (DCT651)

  • Two stacked ovens
  • Yes
  • Includes a meat thermometer

$250–$350typical price

Two ovens stacked in one, so you can cook a main and a side at different temperatures and have them finish together. TechGearLab names it the best dual oven, and The Guardian lists it among its best for multitasking.

What testers liked

  • Two separate ovens in one.
  • Backlit controls are easy to read.
  • Comes with a probe thermometer.

Common complaints

  • Air frying isn't as crisp as it could be.
  • Big footprint.

Skip it if: You mostly make toast. A smaller, simpler oven costs much less.

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Summed up from TechGearLab, The Guardian (on Yahoo).

#5Best for accurate baking

Zojirushi Micom Toaster Oven (ET-ZLC30)

  • Small to medium
  • No
  • Sensors adjust time and heat

$200–$260typical price

A compact oven with sensors that adjust the time and heat for you. The Guardian names it the best compact toaster oven, and America's Test Kitchen recommends it for its very accurate temperatures.

What testers liked

  • Very accurate temperatures, great for cookies.
  • Heats quickly.
  • Compact.

Common complaints

  • Weak at toasting and broiling in America's Test Kitchen's tests.
  • No air fryer, and crumbs are fiddly to clean.

Skip it if: Toast is your main use. Other picks brown bread more evenly.

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Summed up from The Guardian (on Yahoo), America's Test Kitchen.

#6Fastest toast

Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven

  • Small (4 slices)
  • No
  • No preheating needed

$130–$170typical price

A small oven with infrared heaters (a fast, direct kind of heat) that skips preheating and makes toast quickly. Food Network names it the best small toaster oven, and America's Test Kitchen recommends it with reservations.

What testers liked

  • Fast, well-browned toast.
  • No preheating needed.
  • Small and easy to fit.

Common complaints

  • Can't broil, and cooking time tops out at 25 minutes.
  • Only fits 4 slices.

Skip it if: You want to roast or broil. It's built for quick toast and reheating.

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Summed up from Food Network, America's Test Kitchen.

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