(checked 2026-10-10)21,403 ratings pooled across the 2-slice and 4-slice sizes and several colors.
A cheap Amazon best-seller with one long, very slim slot that Serious Eats and Good Housekeeping both recommend for even toast and whole sourdough slices. It is slower than most, and Amazon owners report one-sided toasting and units breaking around six months.
Top complaints
- Breaks after about six months
Amazon's summary says durability is a concern, with multiple owners reporting it broke after six months. Serious Eats notes the plastic exterior may show scratches over time.
- Doesn't toast both sides for some
Amazon's summary says performance is mixed, with some owners reporting it doesn't toast on both sides.
- Slow and long
Good Housekeeping found it slower than other toasters, at about three minutes. Serious Eats says the long body claims more counter length than a classic 2-slot toaster.
Source: Good Housekeeping, Serious Eats
What owners love
- Even, consistent toast
Good Housekeeping says it consistently made even toast in the Lab and for two home testers. Serious Eats got an even golden slice on medium.
Source: Good Housekeeping, Serious Eats - Fits a whole sourdough slice
It was the only Serious Eats winner that toasted an entire sourdough slice, and it fits four bagel halves or four waffles.
Source: Serious Eats - Slim and colorful
About 3.5 inches wide, the design won a Good Housekeeping Kitchen Award; Amazon owners like the slim design and colors.
- You want the fastest toast
- You need a toaster that lasts years
- You want lots of presets
- Whole sourdough slices
- Very narrow counters
- Budget buyers who want colors
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What experts say
- Serious Eats: Best long-slot toaster: toasts whole sourdough slices evenly with simple controls; the plastic may scratch, and it needs more counter length.
- Good Housekeeping: Most compact: very consistent browning and an easy crumb tray, but slower than others.