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Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster vs Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart 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 4.1). The gap is mostly about 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

4 sourcesall derived$50as of Sep 1

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
— Compact design taking up only 11 inches of space

Watch-outs

— Uses same internal structure as lower-end toasters like Amazon Basics and Continental Electric
— Capacitive touch controls may not work well with wet hands or oven mitts

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Ranked #3 in Best Toasters

Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster

4.1

6 sources$249.95as of Sep 1

The Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster offers substantial capacity and versatile settings that allow users to toast different types of bread simultaneously. Its auto-lift and lower feature, along with a sleek design, make it appealing for large households. However, reviewers noted inconsistent performance and questioned whether its 'smart' designation is justified, especially given its premium price point.

Strengths

— Good capacity with four wide slots suitable for thick slices of bread
— Can use different settings simultaneously for toasting multiple items
— Auto-lower and lift function for convenient operation

Watch-outs

— Lacks consistency in toasting performance
— Expensive compared to non-smart alternatives

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster

The Beautiful toaster stands out for its 'best overall' award from Taste of Home, outperforming even Breville's models in their testing. However, it shares the same basic internal heating components as lower-end models like the Cuisinart CPT-122, unlike the Breville BTA820XL which offers better performance with its die-cast construction. While it features a sleek touchscreen interface, it's less practical than the Breville BTA720XL's physical controls for users with wet hands or during cleaning.

Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster

The Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster offers more capacity than the Breville BTA820XL Smart Toaster but suffers from inconsistent performance and a higher price point. Unlike the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore toaster, it lacks the touchscreen interface and special settings for bagels and gluten-free breads. Compared to the Cuisinart CPT-142, it has better build quality but lacks the dual independent controls that make the CPT-142 more versatile for multitasking.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster	Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster
Features	Bagel, Gluten-Free	A Bit More, Lift and Look, Bagel, Frozen
Dimensions	11 inches	7.5 x 11.7 x 11.2 inches
Slots	Extra wide, self-adjusting slots	4
Material	Long-lasting steel accents with Soft Matte Premium finish	Die-cast aluminum
Slices	2	4
Functions	Toast, Bagel, Frozen, Reheat	A Bit More, Lift and Look, Bagel, Frozen
Settings	7 settings	Variable browning control
Operation	High-lift, die-cast lever	1-touch lowering
Browning Settings	7	Variable

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