Head-to-head · Best Toasters

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster vs Cuisinart Classic Metal Two-Slice 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 2.8). 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 #8 in Best Toasters

Cuisinart Classic Metal Two-Slice Toaster

2.8

5 sourcesall derived$39.95as of Sep 1

The Cuisinart CPT-160 offers a clean, modern aesthetic that fits well in contemporary kitchens, with simple controls and multiple toasting functions including defrost and bagel modes. However, reviewers noted below-average bread toasting performance with inconsistencies and poor frozen food handling. While it provides reasonable functionality at a low price point, better-performing alternatives exist for those seeking superior toast quality. The toaster's basic design and features make it suitable for users prioritizing appearance and ease of use over peak performance.

Strengths

— Clean, modern aesthetic with stainless steel and black painted steel design
— Simple and familiar interface with intuitive controls and mode buttons that light up
— Effective defrost function for thawing and toasting frozen bread

Watch-outs

— Relatively poor bread toasting performance with inconsistencies and white areas near crust
— Flimsy lever and lack of weight in the unit affect usability

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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.

Cuisinart Classic Metal Two-Slice Toaster

The Cuisinart CPT-160 is significantly less effective than the Breville BTA820XL in terms of toasting quality, with inconsistent results and poor frozen food handling. While it shares similar aesthetics with the Breville BTA720XL, the CPT-160's flimsy lever and poor bread toasting performance make it a less desirable choice. Unlike the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore toaster, it lacks the touchscreen interface but offers more basic functionality at a lower price point.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster	Cuisinart Classic Metal Two-Slice Toaster
Features	Bagel, Gluten-Free	Defrost, bagel, reheat modes
Dimensions	11 inches	10.75"L x 7.13"W x 7.13"H
Slots	Extra wide, self-adjusting slots	1.5" - wide toasting slots
Material	Long-lasting steel accents with Soft Matte Premium finish	Stainless steel and black painted steel
Slices	2	2
Functions	Toast, Bagel, Frozen, Reheat	Toast, Bagel, Defrost, Reheat
Settings	7 settings	6-Setting browning dials
Operation	High-lift, die-cast lever	Extra-lift carriage lever
Browning Settings	7	6-Setting browning dials

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