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Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster vs Bella Slim Toaster

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 3.4). Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster is best for: design-conscious buyers who want top-rated performance. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Toasters

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster

4.5

1 sourceall derived

The Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster earned Taste of Home's 'best overall' designation, praised for its sleek design and performance. It features a touchscreen interface that's easier to clean and includes special settings for bagels and gluten-free bread. However, YouTube reviewer noted it uses the same internal components as cheaper models and that the capacitive touch controls can be problematic when hands are wet or when cleaning with damp towels.

Strengths

— Won 'best overall' award in Taste of Home's toaster testing
— Features touchscreen technology that's easier to clean than traditional buttons, per Taste of Home
— Compact design taking up only 11 inches of space

Watch-outs

— Capacitive touch controls may not work well with wet hands or oven mitts

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Ranked #6 in Best Toasters

Bella Slim Toaster

3.4

1 source$24.98as of Oct 11

According to TechGearLab, the Bella 2 Slice Slim Toaster delivers a focused toasting experience that excels at producing evenly golden-brown toast at medium settings. Its space-saving design makes it ideal for cramped kitchens, though it lacks specialized functions like bagel or frozen food settings. While it performs well within its sweet spot, the limited toasting range and absence of advanced features restrict its versatility. This toaster is best suited for users who prioritize counter space and simple toasting needs over feature-rich functionality.

Strengths

— Slim design saves counter space
— Long slot accommodates artisan bread slices
— Elegant build quality and aesthetic appeal

Watch-outs

— No bagel or frozen food functions
— Narrow performance range with limited toasting settings

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How they stack up

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster

The Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster uses a touchscreen where the Breville 'A Bit More' 2-Slice Toaster has a browning control lever, and its capacitive controls may not respond to wet hands. It adds a gluten-free preset to its bagel and frozen settings.

Bella Slim Toaster

The Bella Slim Toaster is the pared-back option: its only functions are toast and cancel, where the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster adds reheat, defrost and bagel controls. It has six shade settings against the CPT-122's seven. Its long slot takes artisan bread slices, and TechGearLab found it toasts evenly at medium settings.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster	Bella Slim Toaster
Features	Bagel, Gluten-Free	None
Dimensions	11 inches	6.85" x 3.58" x 14.88"
Slots	Extra wide, self-adjusting slots	Extra wide
Material	Long-lasting steel accents with Soft Matte Premium finish	Plastic
Slices	2	2
Functions	Bagel, Frozen, Gluten-Free presets	Toast, Cancel
Settings	7 settings	6 shade settings
Operation	High-lift, die-cast lever	High-lift lever
Browning Settings	7	6

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