You can use a lower-priced toaster oven for heating, baking, or making snacks or toast, but if you want one for cooking and roasting meals, cooking technology and performance are extremely important, as is capacity. Choose a toaster oven based on what you'll use it for, capacity to suit your needs (6 or 4-slice), cooking preferences, convenience features that matter to you and an easy-to-clean interior for quick clean-ups. Space is also an important consideration – they take a sizable amount of counter space. You should also allow adequate room above the unit for heat build-up.
Why it's best: Customers have been pleased with the Cusinart TOB-195 toaster oven for its affordable price and great cooking performance. This toaster is easy to use, cooks evenly and is simple to clean making it a great choice for a wide range of consumers.... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: This toaster oven offers more cooking space than other leading models and had implemented smart cooking technology to enhance the overall user experience. Consumers love the extra space and modern design. The only drawback on this model is the price, which is higher than that of smaller units. ... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: This Cuisinart model delivers a great sized, easy to clean, affordable toaster oven. The cooking performance is consistent and it is backed by one of the best manufacturers of toaster ovens and small kitchen appliances.... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: This toaster oven is a compact model and has less cooking space than some its competitors, but also costs less. No cooking performance has been sacrificed and it features Breville's Element IQ system for enhanced cooking. For kitchens that don’t have a ton of extra space for countertop appliances, this toaster oven is more than adequate. ... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: The T-Fal Avante Elite includes an element that none of the other models on this list do: a warming area. It uses convection cooking that performs consistently well and features push button controls that are easy to use and more accurate than basic dials. This toaster oven can be found for just over $100, making it a great value for the budget-minded consumer.... Read Full Review
I have the Krups one, and its definitely a great model