Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 31123D comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about budget kitchens replacing a regular pop-up toaster — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Easy Reach 31123D is the budget pick — Hamilton Beach's roll-top design and reliable performance at half the Breville price.
The Oster XL is the large-capacity pick. French door design and 16" pizza capacity make it the right buy for households cooking for 4+ regularly.
Cheapest pick. No air-fry. Compact footprint.
Largest capacity. French door design unique. Slower preheat than Breville.
| Spec | Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 31123D | Oster Extra Large Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4-slice | 16" pizza / 2 lb roast |
| Functions | Toast/Bake/Broil | — |
| Door | Roll-top | French dual-door |
| Power | 1300W | — |
| Convection | — | Yes |
| Control | — | Digital |