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Breville Die Cast Smart Toaster BTA820XL 2-Slice vs Proctor Silex 4 Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels

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 Smart Toaster BTA820XL 2-Slice comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 2.5). The gap is mostly about buyers who want a fingerprint-resistant, smart toaster — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Toasters

Breville Die Cast Smart Toaster BTA820XL 2-Slice

4.5

1 sourceall derived$199.95as of Jul 31

The Breville Die-Cast Smart Toaster gets consistent praise for its sleek, fingerprint-resistant design and four functional settings, among them 'lift and look' and 'a bit more.' Food & Wine's Liv Dansky rated its performance well, singling out the frozen bread feature, and noted how many owners end up buying multiple units. Not everyone agrees: some reviewers report uneven toasting and inconsistent heating. It fits buyers who want a premium, aesthetically pleasing toaster with smart features, less so anyone who demands perfect toasting consistency.

Strengths

— Sleek design that doesn't show fingerprints
— Four convenient functions including 'lift and look' and 'a bit more'
— Effective heating mechanism for consistent toasting

Watch-outs

— Some users report uneven toasting with one side darker than the other
— One reviewer noted that it dries bread more than toasting it

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Ranked #7 in Best Toasters

Proctor Silex 4 Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels

2.5

1 sourceall derived$37.99as of Jul 31

The Proctor Silex 4-Slice Toaster has extra-wide slots sized for thick breads like bagels and Texas toast, plus a Toast Boost function that lifts smaller items clear. Seven shade settings and an integrated cancel button cover the controls. A pullout crumb tray makes cleanup easy, and automatic shutoff handles safety. Reviewers found it simple to use and effective across various bread types, though detailed user feedback on it is limited.

Strengths

— Extra-wide slots easily fit Texas toast and bagels
— Toast Boost feature helps retrieve smaller breads like English muffins
— 7 toast shade selector with integrated cancel button for customization

Watch-outs

— Coverage is too thin to establish where this toaster falls short
— Limited long-term durability feedback, though reviewers call the build sturdy

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How they stack up

Breville Die Cast Smart Toaster BTA820XL 2-Slice

The Die Cast Smart Toaster competes with the Breville 'A Bit More' in terms of smart features but lacks the consistent performance on medium settings. While both offer 'lift and look' functionality, the 'A Bit More' delivers better browning results and is more reliable overall, making it a better choice for those seeking dependable toasting.

Proctor Silex 4 Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels

The Proctor Silex 4-slice toaster offers more slots and a Toast Boost feature, but lacks the precision and performance of the Breville 'A Bit More' or Elite Gourmet models. While it's a solid mid-range option, it doesn't offer the same level of consistent browning or specialized settings that make the Breville models stand out.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Breville Die Cast Smart Toaster BTA820XL 2-Slice	Proctor Silex 4 Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels
Price	$150	—
Slices	2	4
Functions	4	—
Material	Metal	Plastic
Dimensions	11.6"D x 8.6"W x 7.5"H	10.5 D x 11.0 W x 7.5 H
Settings	6 settings	7
Features	A Bit More, Lift and Look, Bagel	Cool-Touch Walls, Toast Boost, Auto Shutoff, Slide-out Crumb Tray
Wattage	—	700

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