Head-to-head · Best Toasters

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster vs Cuisinart CPT-142 4-Slice Compact Plastic 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 3.5). 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 #7 in Best Toasters

Cuisinart CPT-142 4-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster

3.5

4 sources1 derived$49.95as of Aug 15

The Cuisinart CPT-142 4-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster offers versatile functionality with its seven-setting shade dial and dual independent controls that enable multitasking. Reviewers noted the high lift lever as a standout feature for retrieving smaller items, while the removable crumb tray and cord wrap contribute to usability. However, some users experienced delays in fully toasting thicker bread types, particularly on darker settings. The toaster's compact design makes it suitable for small kitchens, though the 3-year warranty may not provide adequate long-term coverage for some consumers.

Strengths

— Seven-setting shade dial provides broad browning customization from light to dark
— Dual independent toasting controls allow multitasking by toasting two different items simultaneously
— High lift lever facilitates easy retrieval of smaller bread pieces or bagels

Watch-outs

— Toaster takes longer than expected to fully toast thicker items, especially on darker settings
— Limited 3-year warranty may not provide sufficient coverage for long-term use

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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 CPT-142 4-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster

The Cuisinart CPT-142 4-Slice Toaster offers more capacity than the Breville BTA820XL Smart Toaster but lacks the latter's die-cast construction and better performance. Unlike the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore toaster, it doesn't feature a touchscreen interface and has a more basic design. Compared to the Breville BTA720XL Bit More Toaster, it has fewer browning settings and lacks the 12-browning precision, though it provides dual independent controls for multitasking.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 2-Slice Toaster	Cuisinart CPT-142 4-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster
Features	Bagel, Gluten-Free	Reheat, Defrost and Bagel controls
Dimensions	11 inches	10.7"D x 10.8"W x 7.2"H
Slots	Extra wide, self-adjusting slots	1 1/2" wide toasting slots
Material	Long-lasting steel accents with Soft Matte Premium finish	Plastic
Slices	2	4
Functions	Toast, Bagel, Frozen, Reheat	Reheat, Defrost and Bagel controls
Settings	7 settings	7-setting shade dial
Operation	High-lift, die-cast lever	High-lift carriage
Browning Settings	7	7-setting shade dial

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