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Breville Bit More 2-Slice Toaster vs Cuisinart 4-Slice Custom Select Toaster
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Breville Bit More 2-Slice Toaster ranks higher (#1 vs #3 of 8) and scores better on even toasting, batch-to-batch consistency, durability.
The biggest complaint about the Breville Bit More 2-Slice Toaster is breaks or starts toasting one side; for the Cuisinart 4-Slice Custom Select Toaster it's lever won't stay down; early failures. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Breville Bit More 2-Slice Toaster | Cuisinart 4-Slice Custom Select Toaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in toasters | #1 | #3 |
| Price tier | $$ | $$ |
| Type | 2-slice | 4-slice |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 20% | 15% |
| Overall score | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Even toasting | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Batch-to-batch consistency | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Settings & features | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Easy cleaning | 3.5 | — |
| Durability | 3.0 | 2.5 |
Price tiers: $ under $50 · $$ $50–150 · $$$ over $150. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Breville Bit More 2-Slice Toaster
- Breaks or starts toasting one side
Amazon's summary says durability gets negative feedback, with multiple owners reporting it broke after about 2.5 years, and others saying only one side toasts. Wirecutter has read reviews saying it starts toasting unevenly after a year or two, and a reader said one side stopped heating after 6 months.
- Lever won't stay down
Amazon's summary says several owners report the lever won't stay down.
- Pricey for a 1-year warranty; low lift
Wirecutter notes the 1-year warranty versus Cuisinart's 3 years, and long-term testers wish it lifted toast higher. Amazon owners are split on value.
Cuisinart 4-Slice Custom Select Toaster
- Lever won't stay down; early failures
Amazon's summary says multiple owners report it breaking within two months and the lever not staying down. Wirecutter's test unit had a faulty left lever that wouldn't hold the bread down.
- Uneven toast; burns above setting 3
Amazon's summary says toasting quality is mixed, with some owners reporting uneven toasting and others saying settings above 3 out of 7 burn the toast.
- More complex than needed for some
Serious Eats says it probably isn't for you if you want a dead-simple toaster.
Source: Serious Eats (four-slice)
Who should pick which
Pick the Breville Bit More 2-Slice Toaster if
The most even 2-slot toast
A proper one-side bagel setting
Peeking at toast mid-cycle
Skip it if: You want a long warranty; You often toast long sourdough slices; You're price-sensitive
Pick the Cuisinart 4-Slice Custom Select Toaster if
Households toasting many bread types
Artisan slices in a 4-slot toaster
One-slot toasting
Skip it if: You want a dead-simple toaster; Lever reliability matters most; You usually toast on dark settings
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