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Top 10 Best Toasters in 2022 for an Easy Breakfast

Toast – the classic way to start a day. And whether it’s crumpets, teacakes, muffins or bagels, the humble toaster is an absolute essential for every home – but it can be hard to choose which toaster is the best. Check out our best toasters of 2022, showcasing a wide range of styles perfect for any kitchen.

An absolute essential, the toaster is the key to a perfect breakfast – whether it’s hot buttery toast with a cuppa, or a slice as the perfect addition to a full English. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite 2 slot and wide slot electric toasters, from sleek stainless steel models to more funky modern designs. 

Need a kettle to go with your new toaster? Check out our top 10 kettle guide of 2022!

tower scandi retro toaster

1. Tower Scandi T20027GRN 2 Slice Toaster with Adjustable Browning Control, Sage Green

If you’re looking for appliances that are sure to stand out, you won’t go wrong with the Tower Scandi toaster. We checked out the sage green version and, paired with its wood effect accents, it certainly is designed to impress. The toaster features all your standard functions, such as the reheat and defrost options, and toasts fairly evenly, with 7 browning levels to choose from.

Pros
  • Multiple colours available
  • Defrost and reheat options
  • Stylish retro design
  • Integrated cord storage
Cons
  • Takes a little longer to toast
russell hobbs toaster

2. Russell Hobbs 21640 Textures 2-Slice Toaster with Variable browning function, White

You can’t go wrong with this 2 slice toaster from Russell Hobbs. Perfect in its simplicity, this toaster showcases a beautiful high gloss white build, and it’s ready to use straight out of the box. The wide slots fit thick bread and crumpets nicely, with a defrost button for toasting bread straight out of the freezer. It toasts bread nice and evenly, and includes a warming button to reheat it if you’ve left it a little too long.

Pros
  • Nice and even
  • Low price
  • Defrost and reheat options
  • Matching kettle also available
Cons
  • Toast can jump quite high when finished toasting
ex-pro extra wide slot toaster with bun rack

3. Ex-Pro 2 Slice Toaster, Extra-Wide Slot with Bun Warming Rack, 750W

What’s not to love about the Ex-Pro 2 slice toaster? Its simple design will match most kitchens, but straight away its bun warming rack sets it out from the rest. Perfect for croissants and rolls, they warm up nicely within a few minutes. The extra wide slots are great for bagels, and the toaster also includes the defrost and reheat options. 

Pros
  • Wide slots
  • Integrated bun rack
  • Defrost and reheat options
Cons
  • Browning levels need a bit of experimentation to get right
Morphy Richards 2 Slice Stainless Steel Toaster

4. Morphy Richards 222067 Brushed Equip 2 Slice Stainless Steel Toaster, 800 W, Brushed

This brushed stainless steel toaster from Morphy Richards gives us true 1960s vibes with its design. The thick slots are perfect for thickly cut bread, while its variable slot width also makes it ideal for thinner items, such as regular bread or toaster waffles. Our only issue is that the browning control can be a bit temperamental, but overall this is a brilliant addition to your home.

Pros
  • Variable width slots
  • Cord storage
  • Variable browning controls
Cons
  • Browning control can be tricky
salter 2 slot toaster

5. Salter EK3932GRY Opulence 2-Slice Toaster, with Soft-Touch Finish

Opulence by name, opulence by nature. This stunning soft touch toaster by Salter looks and feels great, whilst retaining all its functionality. It toasts nice and evenly, with extra wide slots for whatever you fancy. It’s a smidge lightweight so we’re not sure about its durability, but overall it’s certainly a well-rounded toaster.

Pros
  • Pleasant soft touch finish
  • Cord storage
  • Browns evenly
Cons
  • A bit lightweight
vonshef 2 slot toaster

6. Bosch Village TWK76075GB Cordless Kettle, 1.7 Litres, 3000 W – Cream

Here’s another toaster giving us some retro vibes – this VonShef 2 slice toaster features an attractive matte black and silver build, and the high lift function makes it easy to remove smaller items. With how evenly it toasts, this toaster would be the perfect addition to many a kitchen.

Pros
  • Sides stay cool when in use
  • Toasts evenly
  • High lift function
Cons
  • Chunky design
swan bread toaster

7. Swan, ST31050BN, 2 Slice Symphony Toaster, High Gloss and Matt Finish, 930 Watt, Black, Plastic

The Swan Symphony toaster fits in beautifully with a dark, glossy kitchen. Not only is it stylish – it toasts evenly across both sides and features 7 adjustable browning levels. Our only gripe is that it does feel a little light, so doesn’t appear as sturdy as other kettles.

Pros
  • Modern stylish design
  • Toasts evenly
  • Matching kettle available
Cons
  • Lightweight
  • Does not feel as sturdy as others

8. Progress EK4127PBRG Jupiter 2 Slice Toaster, Swirl Effect Finish, 930W, Black/Rose Gold

This toaster from Progress is certainly an eye-catcher, with its rippling textured design and rose gold accents. The wide slots fit bagels and crumpets well, and the 7 browning levels let you choose just how toasty you want your food. Yum!

Pros
  • Modern design
  • Matching kettle available
Cons
  • Doesn’t take large slices well
geepas wide slot toaster

9. Geepas 2 Slice Bread Toaster with 6 Level Browning Contol, 850W, Black

This toaster from Geepas features a retro-style rotary dial and sticks with that feel throughout the whole design. And it does what it says on the tin – it toasts quickly and evenly, bringing function as well as style.

Pros
  • Toasts quickly
  • 4 Slot Toaster is also available
  • Vintage design
Cons
  • Lightweight, doesn’t feel as sturdy as others
aigiostar 2 slice toaster

10. Aigostar 2-Slice Toaster, 750W, 7 Variable Browning Settings – Warrior 30KHK

The Aigostar toaster pairs classic style with functionality – providing a lovely, sleek black finish whilst toasting evenly. The toaster features 7 browning levels, and a high lift so it’s easy to remove your food once it’s done.

Pros
  • Toasts evenly
  • 7 browning levels
Cons
  • Slots could be deeper

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