Front to Back, the Best Slimline Toaster Spans 3.58 to 8.1 Inches

1. bella Fits-Anywhere 2-Slice Slim Toaster, Long Slot and Extra Wide, Seaglass — Slimmest Footprint

The only one-slot toaster here, and at 3.58 inches deep, the slimmest body on the page by a wide margin.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This is what slim looks like when a listing means it. The first bullet reads: “Slim Design, Big Impact: With a sleek 3.58” profile, the bella 2-Slice Slim Toaster fits comfortably on any countertop without taking up much space.” The spec table gives the same 3.58 inches in its Length field. That makes the bella one of only two listings on the page where a second source confirms the depth, and it is less than half as deep as the Breville at the other end of the table. The next-slimmest body here, the Keenstone, is 6.2 inches deep, so the bella saves more than 2.6 inches of counter depth over any four-slice toaster on the page.

It gets there by having one slot instead of two. “The extra-wide, 10-inch long slot accommodates two slices of bread side by side or thick artisan breads like bagels, baguettes, and Texas-style toasts.” A single slot needs elements on two sides, not four, and that is the whole trick. It also means the question of independent controls does not arise: one slot, one dial, one lever. If two people want two different shades, they toast in turn, the same as on any of the four-slicers here, none of which states a separate setting for each slot.

Its footprint per slice is mid-table. By our arithmetic, 3.58 by 14.88 inches is about 53.3 square inches, the smallest on the page, but it toasts two slices, so it uses about 26.6 square inches per slice. The Keenstone, Mueller and Mecity use less per slice than that, by the same arithmetic, and the LAINSTEN and CUSIMAX about the same. The bella is the right buy when depth is the constraint, a shallow worktop, a deep windowsill shelf, a gap in front of a splashback rail. It is not the most counter-efficient way to make four slices.

The feature list is short and deliberate. Six shade settings on a dial, a cancel function, a high-lift lever for small items like English muffins, a removable crumb tray and a cord wrap. No defrost, reheat or bagel function is stated, and no wattage is given. The 10-inch slot length is stated; the slot width is described as “extra-wide” with no figure, so if your loaf is unusually thick, the listing leaves you to guess.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com, it lists 2.47 pounds, the lightest weight given on the page, and it ranks #9 overall and #1 in Toasters, the best rank here by nearly two hundred places. Its NumberOfItems field says 2, which reads as a slice count rather than a box count; we have not used it. No warranty is stated. The height is 6.85 inches, the lowest stated on the page, which helps under a shelf, though any toaster should be pulled clear of wall cabinets while it runs.

Best for: A shallow counter or shelf where every inch of depth counts and two slices at a time is enough.

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2. Keenstone Slim 4 Slice Touch Screen Toaster with 1.5 in Wide Slots — Best Overall

The shallowest four-slice body on the page, 6.2 inches, and the only listing that offers a mode for toasting less than a full load.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This is the slimmest way to toast four slices on the page. The spec table gives 6.2 inches in its Width field and 14.7 inches in its Length field, so here Width is the short side, the distance from the wall to the front edge. Both figures are the smallest stated for any four-slicer: 0.1 inch shallower than the Mueller and 1.9 inches shallower than the Breville, and 0.1 inch shorter along the wall than the Mecity. By our arithmetic, the footprint is about 91.1 square inches, or about 22.8 per slice, the least counter per slice on the page.

It puts the slim claim in writing and backs it with a number. “WIDE SLOTS, SLIM BODY: Two 1.5-inch extra-wide slots fit bagels, waffles, buns and thick-cut bread. This slim long slot toaster delivers 4-slice capacity without taking over your countertop.” Plenty of listings say slim. This one says slim, states a depth that supports it, and states a slot width too. 1.5 inches is the most common stated slot width here, shared with the Elite Gourmet ECT4123X, the LAINSTEN and the Mecity; only the Mueller states wider.

It is the one listing that plans for a half load. The functions list reads: “Defrost, Reheat, Memory, Single Slice and Cancel simplify every breakfast.” The listing does not explain what Single Slice does, whether it heats one slot, one side or a shorter cycle, and it does not say the two slots have separate controls. But on a page where the Mueller states that one lever runs both slots, and nobody states independent slot controls, a named function for a part load is the closest thing to slot-by-slot control any of these ten offers. If you often toast for one person, ask the seller exactly what it does before you rely on it.

The controls sit on an angle you can read. “TILTED TOUCH CONTROL: The full-screen panel shows time, shade and functions at a comfortable angle.” A panel that shows time remaining means you can glance at the toaster across a narrow kitchen rather than lean over it. Touch panels have no dial to snag, which also helps a slim body sit tight against a wall. It is one panel for both slots; our digital 4 slice toaster guide goes into what digital controls do and do not add.

The power is stated, which is rarer than it should be. 1400W is one of only three wattage figures on the page, with the Mecity at 1300W and the Breville at 1800W. The other seven do not say. Listed weight is 4.0 pounds, and the listing names a slide-out crumb tray.

What to weigh. It is sold by keenstone, not Amazon, and ranks #32,047 overall and #119 in Toasters, the weakest rank on the page. Its Size field says L, which describes nothing measurable. No warranty is stated. Those are real gaps. But on the measures that define a slimline toaster, depth, counter per slice and a stated slot width, it leads the four-slicers outright.

Best for: A buyer who wants four slices in the least counter depth, with a stated slot width and power figure.

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3. Mueller UltraToast Stainless Steel Toaster 4 Slice, Extra-Wide 1.6 in Slots — Widest Slots

The widest stated slots on the page in the second-shallowest four-slice body, and the only listing that says outright that one lever runs both slots.

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Why We Recommend It

It is the widest slot on the page in one of the slimmest bodies. The title promises “Extra-Wide 1.6” Slots”, and the first bullet repeats it: “Two extra-long, 1.6” self-centering slots handle thick sourdough, artisan loaves, Texas toast, English muffins, and oversized bagels with ease.” Six listings here give a slot width; the others say 1.25 or 1.5 inches. And it fits that slot into a body 6.3 inches deep, by the Length field, a tenth of an inch more than the Keenstone. By our arithmetic, 6.3 by 15.6 inches is about 98.3 square inches, about 24.6 per slice.

It is also the only listing that answers the controls question, and the answer is one. “A single lever activates both slots simultaneously, even when toasting just one slice.” That is unusually candid, and it is the defining trade of the long-slot format. Two slots side by side with one lever means both slots heat every time. The listing adds that the toaster “Performs best when fully loaded for maximum, even browning”, and that its heating gives “consistent results across both slots when fully loaded”. Read together, the message is that this is a toaster for full loads. Our 4 slice pop-up toaster guide sets out why a four-slicer with two control sets suits households that rarely fill it.

The controls are modern, and they remember. “Sleek capacitive touch buttons and a clear LED display put you in full control of browning level and function.” Six browning settings come with memory recall, so the last setting is kept. Cancel, Defrost and Reheat are stated. No bagel function is listed, which is worth knowing if bagels are the reason you want a 1.6 inch slot, and no wattage is given.

The identity fields do not line up. The title and bullets say Mueller. The Brand and Manufacturer fields both say JANSKA. The PartNumber field gives MT-110ss and the Model field MT-440ss. The seller at capture was DOCTORS BEST PRODUCTS INC. None of that changes the dimensions, but if you need to match a manual, a spare crumb tray or a warranty claim to a model number, ask which one applies. The Warranty field says only “Manufacturers Warranty”, with no term.

What to weigh. It ranks #3,618 overall and #23 in Toasters, fourth on the page. Listed weight is 4.84 pounds. The listing names a slide-out crumb tray, under-base cord storage and brushed stainless steel. If thick bread is the reason you are shopping and you usually fill all four slots, it is the strongest slot-size case among the slim bodies. If you often toast one slice, the stated single lever means you heat two slots to do it.

Best for: A household that toasts thick bread four slices at a time and needs a body barely deeper than the slimmest.

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4. Mecity 4 Slice Long Slot Toaster with Timer, Warming Rack, 6 Browning Settings, 1300W — Best Dial and Timer

A dial, a countdown display and a warming rack in a body 6.9 inches deep, with the most complete slot figures among the slim group.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

It tells you more about its slots than almost any listing here. “Mecity 4 slice toaster with built- in warming racks on the top and 1.5 inch wide and 4.7 inch deep slots.” Slot width and slot depth together appear on only one other listing, the Elite Gourmet ECT4123X; the CUSIMAX gives a slot depth without a width. Slot depth is how far down the bread goes, and it is not the same thing as body depth; the 4.7 inches here is vertical. It tells you whether a tall slice will poke out of the top. Of the three stated slot depths, 4.7 inches is the shallowest, against 5.1 on the ECT4123X and 5.7 on the CUSIMAX.

The footprint is the fourth-smallest on the page. The Width field gives 6.9 inches and the Length field 14.8, so again the short side is in the Width field. By our arithmetic that is about 102.1 square inches, or about 25.5 per slice. It is the second-shortest four-slicer along the wall, behind the Keenstone, and 1.2 inches shallower than the Breville. The listing calls itself “The slim toaster” in its second bullet, and its depth supports the word.

It combines a dial with a display. “After the lever pressed down, the digital countdown timer will dispaly the browning level you chose for 4 seconds, then a countdown timer will tell you how much time needed to complete the toasting.” You set the shade by spinning a dial, from 1 to 6, and a screen counts the cycle down. The listing describes “the lever” and “the dial” in the singular, so this is one set of controls for both slots. It does not say otherwise.

The modes are explained, which is unusual. “REHEAT mode will heat your toasts for 30 seconds to warm them up, BAGEL mode will heat up one side and keep the other side warm, in DEFROST mode you could easily defrost and toast the breads at one go.” Cancel is in the title. The warming rack sits on top for pastries and rolls. The slots are described as “non-stick food grade stainless steel”, and there is a removable crumb tray. Power is stated at 1300W.

What to weigh. It lists 5.35 pounds, the heaviest weight given on the page, which on a narrow body is a point in its favour when you push the lever down. It is sold by Ronghewan-US and ranks #31,360 overall and #117 in Toasters, second-weakest here. Its NumberOfItems field says 4 and its Size field says “2 Long Slots”: slice and slot counts in fields meant for something else, so we have not used them. No warranty is stated.

Best for: A buyer who wants a physical dial, a countdown and a warming rack in a body under 7 inches deep.

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5. Slim Toaster 4 Slice, Long Slot Stainless Steel, 9 Shade Settings (sold by LAINSTEN) — Most Shade Settings

Nine shade settings and a slim claim in the title, on an outline identical to the CUSIMAX, from a listing that cannot decide how many slices it toasts.

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Why We Recommend It

The title has no brand; the slim claim comes with a number. The listing is titled simply “Slim Toaster 4 Slice, Long Slot Stainless Steel, 9 Shade Settings(Silver)”, and the brand field and seller both say LAINSTEN. The first bullet reads: “Slim Design Fits Anywhere: Measuring 6.7 inches wide, this 4-slice toaster offers a compact profile that saves countertop space while toasting four slices simultaneously.” The spec table gives 6.77 inches in its Width field. The two figures differ by 0.07 inch, which is likely rounding; we report both and use the field.

Wide, here, means deep. The 6.7 inches the bullet calls wide is the distance from the back of the toaster to the front, the short side. The long side, 15.55 inches, is in the Length field. That is the single clearest example on the page of why you cannot read a slim toaster’s width field and assume it means side to side. By our arithmetic the footprint is about 105.3 square inches, or about 26.3 per slice, mid-table.

Its outline is the CUSIMAX’s, to the hundredth of an inch. Both listings give 15.55 by 6.77 inches. Heights differ slightly, 7.22 inches here against 7.3 on the CUSIMAX. Both offer nine browning levels, a Quick Glance function to check toast mid-cycle and a high-lift lever, in closely similar wording. We cannot tell from the listings whether the two share a body. We can say that on the page they are the same footprint, and that this one claims slim while the CUSIMAX does not.

It contradicts itself on capacity. The title, the first bullet and the last all say four slices. The fourth bullet says “The Lainsten two slice toaster has wide bread toasting slots of 1.5-inch that can fit any of your favorite bread types.” The likeliest reading is that the bullet means two slots, but the listing does not say so. Its Size field reads Silver and its Model field reads 1, neither of which describes the product, so there is no model number to check against.

What to weigh. Nine shade settings, shared only with the CUSIMAX, give finer steps than the six on most toasters here. A bagel function, integrated cord storage and a removable crumb tray are stated. No wattage, no weight and no warranty are given, and the listing describes one high-lift lever for both slots. It ranks #27,264 overall and #109 in Toasters. If you like the outline, compare it with the CUSIMAX, which states a weight, a slot length and depth, and an 18-month warranty.

Best for: A buyer who wants nine shade steps in a slim body and does not need a model number or warranty in writing.

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6. CUSIMAX 4 Slice Long Slot Toaster for Sourdough, Stainless Steel, ST-435 — Longest Warranty

As slim as the listings that say slim, without saying it, and the longest stated warranty on the page.

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Why We Recommend It

It never calls itself slim, and it is as slim as the ones that do. The spec table gives 6.77 inches in the Width field and 15.55 inches in the Length field, exactly the LAINSTEN outline. That is shallower than all three Elite Gourmet listings and the Breville, none of which claim slim either, and within 0.57 inch of the Keenstone. By our arithmetic, the footprint is about 105.3 square inches, about 26.3 per slice. The title sells it on sourdough rather than shape: “4 Slice Toaster, CUSIMAX Long Slot Toaster for Sourdough, Stainless Steel”.

It states the longest and deepest slots on the page. “FITS ARTISAN BREAD With extra-long slots (10.24” long x 5.7” deep), it perfectly fits Texas toast, thick sourdough, rye bread, and bagels.” The 10.24 inch length beats the 10 inches on the bella and the ECT4123X, the only other stated slot lengths, and the 5.7 inch slot depth beats the 5.1 on the ECT4123X and the 4.7 on the Mecity. Slot depth is vertical: it is how much of a tall sourdough slice sits below the top of the toaster. What the listing does not give is slot width, the figure most buyers of a sourdough toaster would want first.

It shares a feature set as well as an outline with the LAINSTEN. Nine browning levels, a Glance function to “Peek at your toast mid-cycle without interrupting the process” and a high-lift lever appear on both, in similar words. The CUSIMAX documents more: a defrost function, a cancel function, side cooling vents, bottom cord storage, a listed weight of 3.95 pounds and a model number, ST-435.

The warranty is the longest stated here. The Warranty field says “18-month warranty”. Only one other listing gives a term, the Breville, at one year. Mueller says only “Manufacturers Warranty”, and the other seven say nothing. It is the only listing where a buyer can see in writing that cover lasts beyond a year.

What to weigh. The housing has “SIDE COOLING VENTS to keep the outside safe and cool to touch during use”. Vents on the sides of a slim toaster are a reason to leave space on either end rather than tuck it between a kettle and a wall. It is sold by Culinea-US and ranks #22,652 overall and #95 in Toasters. No wattage is stated, and the listing describes one high-lift lever for both slots, with no separate slot controls.

Best for: A sourdough household that wants tall slots in a slim body and a warranty term in writing.

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7. Elite Gourmet ECT5322 4-Slice Long Slot Toaster, Extra-Wide Slots, Countdown Timer — Most Features

A touch screen, a countdown and a retractable warming rack, in a body 7.25 inches deep with the narrowest stated slots on the page.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

It is the shortest of the Elite Gourmet bodies and the deepest of the slim-feeling ones. The Length field gives 7.25 inches and the Width field 15.0, so on this listing Width is the long side. By our arithmetic, that is about 108.8 square inches, about 27.2 per slice. It is the shortest Elite Gourmet along the wall by more than an inch, but at 7.25 inches deep it sits outside the under-7-inch group that the slim-claiming listings occupy. The listing does not call itself slim.

Its extra-wide slots are the narrowest stated here. “2 EXTRA WIDE 1.25” TOASTING SLOTS to fit up to 4 extra thick slices of bread products such as Texas Toast, bagels and specialty breads.” Five other listings state a width, all of them 1.5 or 1.6 inches. 1.25 inches is a quarter inch less than the common figure and 0.35 inch less than the Mueller. For most sliced bread it is enough. For a thick bagel or hand-cut sourdough, the listings that state 1.5 or 1.6 inches give you more margin.

It carries the most features of the Elite Gourmet trio. “CAPACITIVE TOUCH SCREEN WITH DEFROST & BAGEL FUNCTIONS”, a “COUNTDOWN TIMER with 6 adjustable toasting levels and LED display”, a “RETRACTABLE WARMING RACK for warming pastries, croissants, buns, rolls, pitas and more”, and a reheat function. Only the Mecity also lists a warming rack. A retractable rack is a practical point on a slim toaster: when folded, it should keep the outline unchanged.

The controls are one panel. The listing describes a single touch screen, and it does not say that either slot can be set or started on its own. No cancel button is named, unlike the other two Elite Gourmet listings. Crumb tray, wattage and weight are not stated, which leaves the cleaning and power questions open; our easy clean toaster roundup explains why a crumb tray matters more than it sounds.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com and ranks #7,475 overall and #44 in Toasters. It is a good choice if you want the touch-screen and rack features in a shorter body than the other Elite Gourmet models, and the narrower slots suit your bread. If depth is the reason you are buying, the Keenstone does the touch-panel job in 6.2 inches with wider slots.

Best for: A buyer who wants a touch screen and a warming rack and toasts mostly standard sliced bread.

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8. Elite Gourmet ECT4829B 4-Slice Long Slot Toaster, Extra-Wide Slots, 6 Toast Settings — Self-Centering Guides

It sells itself as space-saving, then states the second-largest footprint among the Elite Gourmet trio and the tallest body on the page.

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Why We Recommend It

The claim is space-saving; the numbers are mid-pack. “Space-Saving Long Slot Design – Along with toasting 4 slices of bread at once, the long shape saves counter space in the kitchen and blends in well with appliances.” The long shape does save depth compared with a square four-slicer. But against the other long-slot toasters here, a 7.32 inch depth is the second-deepest stated, behind only the Breville, and 16.02 inches along the wall is the third-longest. By our arithmetic, the footprint is about 117.3 square inches, about 29.3 per slice.

It is the tallest toaster on the page. The Height field gives 7.64 inches, the highest stated, against 6.85 on the bella. That is not a big difference on an open counter, but it is one to check if the toaster has to slide under a shelf when it is put away. Do not run it there: pull it out into open space before toasting.

Self-centering guides are its distinctive feature. “Self Centering Guides – The automatic self-centering guides easily centers the toast to allow even distribution of heat for perfect browning every time.” Guides that grip the bread hold it equidistant from the elements on each side, which matters more in an extra-wide slot, where thin bread can lean. The Mueller also names self-centering slots. The listing gives no number for its extra-wide slots, so you cannot compare them with the 1.25 to 1.6 inches stated elsewhere.

The functions are standard and clearly stated. “We’ve added cancel, defrost, and reheat buttons to give you more control over your foods.” Six shade settings, a slide-out crumb tray that you “empty out and wipe it down by hand”. No bagel function is listed. Watts, weight and warranty are not stated. The buttons and lever are described as one set; the listing does not say either slot runs on its own.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com, manufactured by Maxi-Matic under the Elite Gourmet brand, and ranks #8,392 overall and #49 in Toasters. Its PartNumber field holds what looks like a barcode, 0717056132295, rather than a part number; the Model field, ECT4829B, is the one to use. A sound, plain long-slot toaster, but on this page it is neither slim nor compact.

Best for: A buyer with counter length to spare who wants self-centering guides and simple buttons.

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9. Elite Gourmet ECT4123X 4-Slice Long Slot Toaster, 1.5 in Wide and 5.1 in Deep Slots — Best-Ranked Four-Slicer

The best-selling four-slicer here, with its full slot size in the title, and the longest body on the page.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

It is the only listing that gives every slot dimension. The title reads “1.5” Wide & 5.1” Deep Slots”, and the first bullet adds the third figure: “2 EXTRA LARGE TOASTING SLOTS 1.5” wide, 10” long & 5.1” deep to fit up to 4 extra thick slices of specialty breads such as Texas Toast, Bagels and Artisan breads.” Width, length and depth of the slot, all stated. No other toaster here does that. If you want to check a loaf against a slot before buying, this is the listing that lets you.

The body is the longest on the page. The Width field gives 16.3 inches, the longest stated, and the Length field 7.25 inches deep. By our arithmetic the footprint is about 118.2 square inches, about 29.5 per slice, second only to the Breville. Do not confuse the 5.1 inch slot depth in the title with body depth: the slot figure is vertical, how far the bread drops, while 7.25 inches is front to back on your counter.

One field deserves a flag. The Height and Length fields both read 7.25 inches. A toaster can be exactly as tall as it is deep, and nothing about 7.25 inches is implausible for either. But identical figures in adjacent fields can also be a copy, and this is the field that gives the depth. We use it, with that caveat, and suggest checking it against the box or the manual if a quarter inch matters to your space.

The controls are one-touch buttons for one set of slots. “ONE TOUCH BUTTONS WITH TRUE BAGEL, DEFROST & REHEAT FUNCTIONS allow you to easily toast, defrost or reheat bread quickly and conveniently.” Six toasting levels, a “CONVENIENT CANCEL/EJECT BUTTON” and a reheat function that warms “at a lower temperature without over toasting”. The listing does not say either slot can be set separately. Crumb tray, watts and weight are not stated.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com and ranks #206 overall and #3 in Toasters, the best rank of any four-slice toaster here and second only to the bella on the page. That popularity comes from the slot specification and the long-slot layout, not slimness: at 7.25 by 16.3 inches it is one of the larger footprints here. Our long slot toaster roundup covers long-slot toasters judged on slot size rather than footprint.

Best for: A buyer who needs to know the exact slot size and has a long stretch of counter to give it.

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10. Breville BTA730XL Bit More Toaster, 4 Slice, Brushed Stainless Steel — Best Premium

The most power and the cleverest controls on the page, in the deepest and largest body: long, but not slim.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This is the largest footprint on the page, and the only one confirmed in two fields. The Size field reads “16.1 x 8.1 x 7.6 inches”, and the Width, Length and Height fields agree with it. By our arithmetic, 8.1 by 16.1 inches is about 130.4 square inches, about 32.6 per slice: about 43% more counter than the Keenstone and about 1.9 inches deeper. The listing never claims slim. It calls itself “a long, 4 slice toaster” and says it “Fits well within busy kitchens”. It is included here because its long layout is the same idea, and it shows what the format costs at the premium end.

It has the most power stated. “WARRANTY: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1800 Watts; Voltage: 110 to 120 Volts.” Only two other listings give watts, the Keenstone at 1400 and the Mecity at 1300. Higher wattage generally means faster heating, but the listing makes no claim about toasting time, and neither do we.

Its controls do the most with one set. “If you feel you need ‘A Bit More’ simply press a button to add extra time to the toasting cycle; Check on your toast with ‘Lift & Look’.” Lift & Look lets you raise the bread with the “manual lifting and lowering lever” to check it without ending the cycle. A Bit More adds a short top-up. An LED shows time remaining. Bagel, Defrost and Fruit Bread complete what the listing calls “5 Settings”. These are the closest thing on the page to fine control, but they apply to the whole toaster: the listing describes one lever and does not say the slots can be run separately.

Some basics are less specific than elsewhere. The listing promises “wider slots” and “Variable browning control” without a slot width or a count of shade settings. It names a front pull-out crumb tray: “No need to lift stainless steel toaster when cleaning.” A front tray is a genuine advantage on a long toaster pushed against a wall, since you do not have to turn it round to empty it.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com, lists 4.2 pounds and a one-year limited warranty, and ranks #2,148 overall and #17 in Toasters, third on the page. If you want the long layout and the best-documented power and controls, it is the premium choice. If slim is the point, it is the toaster this page measures the others against: every other four-slicer here is shallower.

Best for: A buyer who wants a long toaster with strong power and fine control, and has 8 inches of depth to spare.

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