The 8 Best Long Slot Toasters Reviewed

Cuisinart is a well known, trusted brand in kitchen appliances. The chrome finish on the CPT-2400 is beautiful and I love the four-button selections (Toast, Bagel, Reheat, Defrost). It enables you to toast thick bread without breaking it down thanks to its extra-wide slots.

The controls are large, intuitive, and easy to handle for a great user experience. You get the best quality toaster for the best price which is why we rate the Cuisinart CPT-2400P1 the best overall long slot toaster.

Here’s what I like:

• Cuisinart makes great toasters
• Gorgeous, easy to use design
• Self-centering feature for even toasting

Here's what I don't like:

• Toasts a bit unevenly at times (but no toaster is perfect)

Specifications:

• Dimensions (LxWxH):  13.5 x 6 x 8.25 inches
• High-Lift Lever:  ✅
• Crumb Tray:  ✅      
• Self-Centering:   ✅

Breville sets the standard for quality toasters. This toaster easily wins our best long slot 4-slice toaster and the overall best premium toaster. You'll get top-notch performance with double the number of heating coils as most toasters. 

Quickness is important in today's day and age, but not if it sacrifices quality. This toaster browns more evenly and to your desired shade than any other toaster we review. Whether it's English muffins or Sourdough bread, you will achieve near perfection.

No feature is missing on this toaster. You will feel safe knowing that it gets only slightly warm to the touch while in operation.

Here’s what I like:

• Lift & Look lever checks toast with no interruption
• The ready alert can be set to Mute, Low, or High
• Best in class for even toasting

Here's what I don't like:

• Pricey for a toaster (but totally worth the money!)

Specifications:

• Dimensions (LxWxH):  15.75 x 8 x 7.75 inches
• High-Lift Lever:  ✅
• Crumb Tray:  ✅      
• Self-Centering:   ✅  This feature is not advertised but we give it a "check" because it clearly meets the intent.

For some of you - price is the driving factor. So let me introduce you to the best long slot toaster under $50. The Dash 2-slice toaster will exceed your expectations in this price range. It boasts an attractive see-through window: a nice feature when toasting different types of bread. Seven browning levels will deliver the shade of toast you're looking for.

Extra-wide slots allow multiple types of specialty bread. Cleanup is easy with the removable glass panel and slide-out crumb tray. I love the auto shut off safety feature in the event a foreign object causes the toaster to overheat. 

Users rave about this toaster and so will you at this price point.

Here’s what I like:

• The best long slot for the money
• Extra wides slots and even toast performance
• Cleanup is a piece of cake!

Here's what I don't like:

• The "pop up" feature has a tendency to "throw" toast when complete 

Specifications:

• Dimensions (LxWxH):  15.7 x 6.6 x 7.8 inches
• High-Lift Lever:  ❗️
• Crumb Tray:  ✅      
• Self-Centering:   ❗️

Known for inspirational style, Smeg products are made in Italy with an irresistible flare. But you're not just getting a piece of kitchen art with this toaster. The Smeg 50s retro style toaster is extremely durable. Boasting a simple, clean design, you can toast up to four slices at a time, or two much larger slices of artisan bread.

It's basic, yet has everything you need with functions for reheat, defrost, and bagels. You'll get 6 different shade settings for beautifully toasted bread to your satisfaction.

Here’s what I like:

• Mid-century, retro-style design looks amazing in the kitchen
• Quality Smeg brand
• Multiple browning levels with reheat / defrost settings

Here's what I don't like:

• It's expensive
• Less even toasting than other brands

Specifications:

• Dimensions (LxWxH):  15.51 x 8.19 x 8.46 inches
• High-Lift Lever:  ❗️
• Crumb Tray:  ✅      
• Self-Centering:   ✅

Kitchenaid is a popular brand in home appliances. The KMT4116 is a great model but didn't quite make the top-3 due to its high price point. Let's hit the highlights!

It's great for toasting two long slices or four regular slices at one time. I love the aesthetics of the Kitchenaid - you won't be disappointed with how this looks in your kitchen. It offers a simple, yet intuitive user interface with seven shade settings and 3 toast button functions (Bagel, Defrost, Keep Warm). 

We give it high marks for performance. It heats up fast thanks to its unique heating elements. Removing the bread should not be difficult with a comfortable high-lift lever. Cleanup is a breeze thanks to the removable crumb tray.

Here’s what I like:

• High-performing toaster with wide slots
• Charming look with a compact, space-saving design
• The push-button pop up is nice

Here's what I don't like:

• Toaster "beeps" when complete (and you can't turn that feature off)

Specifications:

• Dimensions (LxWxH):  16.5 x 7.7 x 8 inches
• High-Lift Lever:  ✅
• Crumb Tray:  ✅      
• Self-Centering:   ❗️

Here's another great low-cost option! The Maxi-Matic scores a bit lower than the Dash (our Best Budget winner), but it's priced lower and certainly gets the job done!

You're still getting a stainless steel toaster, but many of the moveable levers are plastic (not surprising at this price point). But durability may not be your driving factor. This toaster still has many of the features you're looking for with 1.5" slots, 6 different shade settings, and a cancel button. It's great for bagels and other larger slices of bread.

People love this toaster because it gives you everything you're looking for in a long slot toaster for an unbeatable price!

Here’s what I like:

• Warm-up items on top with the built-in rack.
• Toast 2-slices of artisan break or 4-slices of regular bread
• Very affordable price

Here's what I don't like:

• Toast pops up quite aggressively and can fly out
• No bagel function (to toast one side only)

Specifications:

• Dimensions (LxWxH):  14.68 x 7.13 x 7.68
• High-Lift Lever:  ❗️
• Crumb Tray:  ✅      
• Self-Centering:   ✅

Cusimax brings innovative new features to this 2-slice long slot toaster. My favorite is the automatic lifting lever. Contrary to some other toasters we feature, you no longer have to worry about your toast flying up. They've designed a push-button, automatic raising & lowering function which really enhances the toasting experience.

Glass window toasters are becoming more popular and this model is another example. Cleaning is easy with the slide-out glass panels and bread crumb tray. And you have to love the 18-month free return or replacement policy Cusimax guarantees for any quality problems.

Here’s what I like:

• No more lifting levers - the automatic function is great!
• Attractive, transparent design with buttons on top
• Even toasting and a reasonable price

Here's what I don't like:

• The somewhat annoying "beep" will send your animals running out of the kitchen!

Specifications:

• Dimensions (LxWxH):  16.9 x 10.9 x 7.4
• High-Lift Lever:  ✅  Technically no, but not required with automatic lifting 
• Crumb Tray:  ✅      
• Self-Centering:   ❗️

We round out our reviews with a toaster from the #1 small domestic appliance brand in the UK - Russell Hobbs. A company with over 65 years of experience making quality home appliances, they're expanding worldwide wide and everyone's benefiting.

You will love the elegant, narrow design of this 2-slice, long slot toaster, making it easy to store in your kitchen. The "lift & look" function lets you check toast without interrupting the process. The bagel button is great, toasting the cut side to your satisfaction while warming the bottom side.

A warming rack attaches on top of the toaster. The Russell Hobbs receives high marks for even toasting on all sides.

Here’s what I like:

• Sleek, attractive design
• Scores high on toasting performance
• Trusted brand

Here's what I don't like:

• Has a decorative glass front accent, but a primarily plastic body
• Scores low on durability

Specifications:

• Dimensions (LxWxH):  14.8 x 5.2 x 7.8 inches
• High-Lift Lever:  ❗️
• Crumb Tray:  ✅      
• Self-Centering:   ❗️