KitchenAid KMT4116CU 4-Slice Long Slot Toaster

Yes, for the right buyer. The KitchenAid KMT4116CU 4-Slice Long Slot Toaster ranks #6 in our Best Toasters list. Its biggest strength: the only 4-slice toaster in this roundup with true 12-inch long slots, fitting baguette and sandwich-loaf slices. The main caveat: priced closer to the Breville than to mid-range Cuisinart options, a premium mainly for slot length.

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: priced closer to the Breville than to mid-range Cuisinart options, a premium mainly for slot length; smaller review base (2,600) than the mainstream Breville and Cuisinart 4-slice models; no thermostatic control, timer-based cycle runs slightly lighter on the first cold slice.

12-inch long slots across all 4 slices, 1.3-inch slot width, 5 toast settings plus bagel, reheat, and defrost, Die-cast metal housing and Available in matching KitchenAid stand mixer colors.

Worth comparing: Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster, Hamilton Beach 24910 4-Slice Toaster and Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

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.