Crispy toast for breakfast: TOP 5 great toasters

The Vitek toaster is inexpensive, but quite functional. It has two compartments for two slices of bread and 6 degrees of toasting for every taste. The power is small - 750 W, it takes about 4 minutes to cook toast at maximum mode. True, at first the device does not warm up enough, so the first batch may have to be fried a second time, and this is a few more minutes. The same goes for black and gray, that is, more solid bread. But, in general, toasts are evenly fried, not overdried, with a delicious golden crust.

In addition to the degrees of roasting, Vitek VT 1582 W offers a defrost mode for those who store bread in the refrigerator, and heating for ready-made, but cooled toasts. There is a cancel button if you suddenly changed your mind about eating or something went wrong, and a high rise for small pieces.

The body of the device is made of plastic, which does not heat up during operation. But there are also metal inserts on top and in the part where the control buttons are located. And now they just get very hot, so you can accidentally burn yourself. But the device cools down quite quickly - only 10 minutes, and the toaster can be put back into the cabinet (if it is stored there). Since the case is plastic, a characteristic smell is possible at first, so the manufacturer advises to warm up the toaster without bread. The smell disappears very quickly and does not affect the taste of the bread in any way.

For added convenience, there are rubber feet for stability, cord storage and a crumb tray. The latter opens, but does not detach completely, which is not very convenient, after cleaning there are a few crumbs inside, but they do not fall on the table. As for the cord, it is not too long, but this is typical for most of these devices. Therefore, it is better to choose a place near the outlet or use an extension cord.

By the way, the Vitek VT 1582 BK model is also available in black, but it is less functional.

The toaster of the German manufacturer Bosch will not hit the family budget too much, but it will be an excellent helper in the kitchen. It belongs to the CompactClass line, although you can’t call it too compact - the device is not small, but not large either. But there are several colors to choose from: in addition to classic white, you can also choose Bosch TAT 3A014 in red and light green Bosch TAT 3A016. True, the red case is more easily soiled and the settled dust is clearly visible on it.

The case is made of high-quality plastic, which does not heat up during operation and does not burn your hands. And the characteristic smell is barely audible at the first use and quickly disappears, especially if you follow the recommendations for users and run the toaster “idle” at maximum mode for the first few times.

The length of the cord is 1 meter, there are fasteners at the bottom to roll it up. There is also a crumb tray, which is very convenient: it is completely removed from the body and is easy to clean. True, you still cannot do without the crumbs remaining inside, so it is better to periodically clean the device with a brush or other means.

The power of the toaster is quite high - 980 W, so the bread is fried quickly: on the medium mode - 1.5 minutes, on the maximum - 2.5. There are 6 degrees of toasting in total: the first will slightly dry the toast, the medium ones are perfect for toasting white bread, and the sixth for brown bread. True, the latter will have to be sent to the toaster a second time to get a golden crisp.

The Bosch TAT 3A011 has rather wide compartments, where even thick or sloppy slices of bread can fit. Auto- centering of toasts is responsible for uniform heating: the cloves inside wrap around the slice so that it is located in the center and at the same distance from the heating elements. But there are problems with toasted bread, which, it would seem, is perfect for this device: the bottom turns out to be fried, and the top is not to that extent. So you will either have to fry the other side, or use, for example, a loaf, the pieces of which are perfectly cooked.

Ready-made toasts do not fly out, but are automatically pushed out with a light, quiet click. To get small slices without burning your fingers, you can use a high lift. In addition, the appliance has a grill for heating rolls, croissants or ready-made toasts.

The body of the model is made of stainless steel, which is stronger than plastic and has no smell. But although it is thermally insulated, it still heats up more than a plastic case, especially if you are toasting several servings of bread. Therefore, it is better to keep children out of the way while working. The material practically did not affect the dimensions: the toaster does not take up much space, and its weight is 1.6 kg.

But such a device looks very worthy: a silver body, a pleasant blue backlight and a mirror surface of the control buttons. By the way, they are located in front, and not on the side, like most competitors. Only the lever for lowering the toast is hidden on the side.

The power of Gorenje T 1000E is 1000 W (which is easy to guess from the name), it takes a couple of minutes to cook two ruddy toasts. For uniform heating there is auto-centering, for different types of bread and the preferences of the owner - 7 degrees of roasting with smooth adjustment. Alternatively, you can simply reheat or defrost slices that have been stored in the refrigerator, but in this case, the toast will cook a little longer. The set comes with a heating grate for buns, bagels and croissants: the muffin becomes soft and warm, as if it had just come out of the oven. But the grille is removable, that is, it does not hide in the case, so it must be stored separately. The crumb tray is also removable and easy to clean.

All in all, Gorenje has made a good, reliable toaster with lots of features, but it hasn't been without its faults. Users complain about the speed of lifting ready-made toast: if the slices are small and light, they can fly onto the table or even onto the floor.

The toaster has a rather unusual design: it is rectangular in shape, with white walls and black inserts on the sides. The lift lever and mode switch are located on the side, and the buttons for selecting functions are on the top. In addition to the unusual placement of buttons, the controls are quite simple and straightforward. The case is made of plastic and does not overheat during the preparation of toast, the temperature becomes noticeable only during prolonged operation. The control buttons, although they are located next to the holes, do not heat up. For stability, rubberized feet are provided, and for cleanliness on the table and easy care of the device - a removable crumb tray.

The power of the device is 1080 W, two bread slots are wide enough to accommodate even thick slices. With the help of automatic centering, toasts are evenly fried and do not burn on different sides. There are 7 degrees of roasting to choose from, if desired, the process can be completed by pressing a button, that is, without pulling the plug out of the socket. In addition, the Braun MultiQuick 3 HT 450 has defrost and reheat functions, as well as a removable muffin warmer and a high rise. In case the bread is suddenly stuck inside, the device will automatically turn off.

The result is a powerful, versatile and attractive kitchen appliance that will help you quickly prepare ruddy, crispy toast for breakfast and more.

The 950W toaster has two wide-opening bread slots that can accommodate thick or thin, fresh or frozen slices. And the automatic centering mechanism is responsible for the perfect location and uniform roasting of each piece. For different types of bread, there are 8 degrees of toasting: for sweet bread and dry, thin or stale slices - lower, for rye and whole grains - higher. Ready-made toast automatically rises, but sometimes light pieces tend to jump out too high. In order not to burn your fingers, taking out a low toast, the possibility of a high rise is provided.

In addition to frying, the toaster can also defrost bread and reheat already prepared but cooled toasts. And on the retractable grill it is convenient to warm up buns and croissants. You can stop the instrument at any time with the cancel button.

The body of the toaster is made of metal, which is stronger than plastic. Immediately after unpacking, there is a specific smell, but it quickly disappears. The appliance itself takes up little space, is not too heavy and will easily fit into any kitchen interior. All control buttons are located on the side in one place, and a removable crumb tray is provided for easy cleaning. With proper operation, the device can last a long time, delighting you with delicious crispy toast.