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The 10 Best Toasters as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best toasters you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Dualit Classic 2-Slot

8.7Best premium
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ130
Best value

Russell Hobbs 2-Slice Toaster

8.4Best value
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ30
Also great

Dualit 4-Slot Classic

8.5Best for families
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ180

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these toasters

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each toaster does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#ToastersScoreBest forSlotsApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Dualit Classic 2-Slot8.7Best premium2-slotยฃ130View Price
2Dualit 4-Slot Classic8.5Best for families4-slotยฃ180View Price
3Smeg 2-Slice Toaster8.5Best style2-slotยฃ150View Price
4Sage the Smart Toast8.5Best features4-slotยฃ150View Price
5Russell Hobbs 2-Slice Toaster8.4Best value2-slotยฃ30View Price
6Breville High Gloss Toaster8.3Best mid value2/4-slotยฃ40View Price
7KitchenAid 2-Slice Toaster8.3Best mid premium2-slotยฃ100View Price
8Morphy Richards 4-Slot Toaster8.2Best budget 4-slot4-slotยฃ45View Price
9Swan Retro 2-Slice8.2Best retro value2-slotยฃ35View Price
10Amazon Basics Toaster8.0Best ultra-budget2-slotยฃ20View Price

The full ranking

1
Best premium

Dualit Classic 2-Slot

8.7Our number one pick.

Dualit's hand-built Classic toaster is famously durable and repairable, with even toasting and a manual eject lever, a buy-for-life icon. It is expensive and lacks auto-pop, but the build and even toasting are excellent.

Toasting: 8.8Evenness: 9.0Features: 8.2Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Built to last and repairable
  • Even toasting
  • Iconic design
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Manual eject (no auto-pop)
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ130
2
Best for families

Dualit 4-Slot Classic

8.5A superb runner-up.

Dualit's 4-slot Classic brings the same durable, even-toasting build to bigger households, with independently controlled slots. It is expensive, but the capacity and build are excellent.

Toasting: 8.8Evenness: 9.0Features: 8.2Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Durable and repairable
  • Four even slots
  • Independent control
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Manual eject
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ180
3
Best style

Smeg 2-Slice Toaster

8.5Rounds out our top three.

Smeg's retro 2-slice toaster pairs eye-catching 1950s styling with even toasting and a reheat function, a stylish statement piece. It is pricey for a toaster, but the looks and toasting are excellent.

Toasting: 8.6Evenness: 8.6Features: 8.4Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Gorgeous retro looks
  • Even toasting
  • Reheat and defrost
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Style premium
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ150
4
Best features

Sage the Smart Toast

8.5A standout in the upper half.

Sage's Smart Toast has motorised lifting, a 'lift and look' button and an 'a bit more' function with precise browning control, a feature-packed premium toaster. It is pricey, but the control and evenness are excellent.

Toasting: 8.6Evenness: 8.8Features: 9.0Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Motorised lift
  • Precise browning
  • Lift-and-look and a-bit-more
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Large
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ150
5
Best value

Russell Hobbs 2-Slice Toaster

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Russell Hobbs' 2-slice toaster offers even browning, variable width slots and a lift-and-look feature at a friendly price, strong everyday value. It is plasticky, but for the money it is excellent.

Toasting: 8.4Evenness: 8.4Features: 8.2Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Even browning
  • Lift-and-look
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Plasticky
  • Mid durability
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ30
6
Best mid value

Breville High Gloss Toaster

8.3Great value in the middle of the pack.

Breville's High Gloss toaster offers even toasting, high-lift and variable browning in a smart finish at a sensible price, good everyday value. It is mid-build, but for the money it is good.

Toasting: 8.4Evenness: 8.4Features: 8.2Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Even toasting
  • High-lift
  • Smart finish
Cons
  • Mid build
  • Plastic parts
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ40
7
Best mid premium

KitchenAid 2-Slice Toaster

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

KitchenAid's 2-slice toaster combines solid build, even toasting and a manual high-lift in the brand's styling, a quality mid-premium pick. It is pricey, but the build and toasting are good.

Toasting: 8.4Evenness: 8.6Features: 8.2Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Solid build
  • Even toasting
  • Stylish
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Few extras
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ100
8
Best budget 4-slot

Morphy Richards 4-Slot Toaster

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Morphy Richards' 4-slot toaster covers bigger households with even browning and defrost at a budget price, sensible value. It is plasticky, but for value it is good.

Toasting: 8.2Evenness: 8.2Features: 8.2Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Four slots cheaply
  • Even browning
  • Defrost
Cons
  • Plasticky
  • Mid durability
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ45
9
Best retro value

Swan Retro 2-Slice

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Swan's Retro toaster brings vintage style at a fraction of Smeg's price with even toasting and matching kitchen colours, good value looks. It is mid-build, but for style and value it is good.

Toasting: 8.2Evenness: 8.2Features: 8.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Retro looks
  • Affordable
  • Colour options
Cons
  • Mid build
  • Basic features
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ35
10
Best ultra-budget

Amazon Basics Toaster

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Amazon Basics' 2-slice toaster covers everyday toasting with variable browning at a rock-bottom price, a sensible budget pick. It is basic, but for value it works.

Toasting: 8.0Evenness: 8.0Features: 7.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheapest option
  • Variable browning
  • Compact
Cons
  • Basic
  • Less even
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ20

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the toasters in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Dualit Classic 2-Slot, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Dualit 4-Slot Classic and Smeg 2-Slice Toaster are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best toasters without overthinking it, the Dualit Classic 2-Slot is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ130

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