Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster
- Thermostatic (Element IQ) shade control
- 1.5-inch wide slots
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Yes, for the right buyer. The Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide ranks #3 in our Best 2-Slice Toasters list. Its biggest strength: toast boost lever raises short slices high enough to grab without tongs. The main caveat: shade consistency varies more between a cold and warm toaster than on timer-compensated models.
5-inch slots and Toast boost lever raises small items for easier removal. The tradeoff: shade consistency varies more between a cold and warm toaster than on timer-compensated models.
5-inch slots and 6-shade browning dial. The tradeoff: shade consistency varies more between a cold and warm toaster than on timer-compensated models.
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| List | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best 2-Slice Toasters | #3 / 10 |
| Best Toasters Under $50 | #3 / 11 |
| Best Toasters | #5 / 13 |
Products ranked near it in our research, each better for a slightly different buyer.
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Yes, for the right buyer. The Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide ranks #3 in our Best 2-Slice Toasters list. Its biggest strength: toast boost lever raises short slices high enough to grab without tongs. The main caveat: shade consistency varies more between a cold and warm toaster than on timer-compensated models.
Based on our research it suits budgets under $50. It's ranked #3 of 10 in our Best 2-Slice Toasters list.
The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: shade consistency varies more between a cold and warm toaster than on timer-compensated models; housing is stamped metal and plastic, not die-cast, noticeably lighter and less rigid; crumb tray is small and needs frequent emptying with regular use.
Extra-wide 1.5-inch slots, Toast boost lever raises small items for easier removal, 6-shade browning dial, Bagel and defrost settings and Removable crumb tray.
Worth comparing: Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster, Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster and Smeg TSF01 2-Slice Toaster. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.
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For most couples: yes. Two slices per cycle accommodates both people in one toast (standard meals) or allows sequential toasting without a long wait. The exception: weekend brunch where both people want toast, eggs, and avocado simultaneously, the 2-slice toaster requires one person to wait 1 to 2 minutes for the second batch while the first person's toast cools. For weekday mornings where the cycle time does not matter: 2-slice is adequate. For weekend brunch for two that must all be ready simultaneously: a 4-slice toaster or a 2-slice with a parallel toaster is more practical.
Long-slot 2-slice toasters (KitchenAid KMT2116, Smeg long-slot) accommodate toast that is up to 12 inches long, allowing toasting of baguette slices and longer sandwich loaf slices that would not fit horizontally in standard 7-inch slots. Standard slots: approximately 7 inches long, accommodating standard sandwich bread and most artisan loaves. For standard bread use: standard slot length is adequate. For sourdough boules or baguette pieces: a long-slot 2-slice is the solution.