Head-to-head · Best Toasters

Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster vs Cuisinart CPT-122 2-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

Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.1 vs 3.8). The gap is mostly about large households needing 4-slice capacity with smart features — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #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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Ranked #5 in Best Toasters

Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster

3.8

4 sources1 derived$39.95as of Sep 1

The Cuisinart CPT-122 delivers strong toasting performance in a compact, budget-friendly design. Reviewers noted its ability to produce visible browning on light settings and consistent results across multiple toasting rounds. While it excels at regular bread toasting, it underperforms with bagels and waffles. The toaster's small footprint and seven shade settings make it suitable for most households, though those who frequently toast bagels may want to consider alternatives.

Strengths

— Consistently produces golden-brown toast with visible browning even on light settings
— Seven shade settings provide good flexibility for most households
— Compact footprint ideal for cramped countertops or smaller kitchens

Watch-outs

— Bagel toasting performance is subpar with inconsistent results
— Waffle toasting performance is mediocre

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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

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.

Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster

The Cuisinart CPT-122 outperforms the Hamilton Beach Two-Slice Toaster in terms of browning consistency and shade settings, offering seven levels compared to the Hamilton Beach's 1-7 intensity settings. However, unlike the Breville BTA720XL which handles thick slices better, the CPT-122 struggles with bagel toasting. It's also less durable than the Breville BTA820XL's stainless steel construction and lacks the advanced features found in the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore toaster.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster	Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster
Slots	4	1.5" wide toasting slots
Material	Die-cast aluminum	Plastic
Dimensions	7.5 x 11.7 x 11.2 inches	6.5" x 11" x 7.2"
Features	A Bit More, Lift and Look, Bagel, Frozen	Bagel function, crumb tray, cord wrap
Slices	4	2
Functions	A Bit More, Lift and Look, Bagel, Frozen	Reheat, Defrost and Bagel controls
Settings	Variable browning control	7-setting shade dial
Operation	1-touch lowering	High-lift carriage
Browning Settings	Variable	7

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