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Quick verdict
Choose the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster if you want same thermostatic browning consistency as the 4-slice BTA840XL, in a smaller footprint. Choose the Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide if you'd rather have toast boost lever raises short slices high enough to grab without tongs. Overall we rank the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best 2-Slice Toasters list.
Winner overall: Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster
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Bottom line
Choose the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster if you want same thermostatic browning consistency as the 4-slice BTA840XL, in a smaller footprint. Choose the Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide if you'd rather have toast boost lever raises short slices high enough to grab without tongs. Overall we rank the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best 2-Slice Toasters list.
Best overallBreville
5-inch slots are the widest of any 2-slice toasterhere, handling bagels without compression.
- Thermostatic (Element IQ) shade control
- 1.5-inch wide slots
- Lift-and-look mid-cycle inspection
- 6-shade settings plus bagel and frozen modes
- Die-cast zinc alloy housing
✓ Pros
- Toast boost lever raises short slices high enough to grab without tongs
- Simple mechanical dial is easy to use and rarely needs recalibrating
- Consistently rated 4.3 stars across more than 7,000 buyers
✕ Cons
- 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
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster or the Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide?
Choose the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster if you want same thermostatic browning consistency as the 4-slice BTA840XL, in a smaller footprint. Choose the Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide if you'd rather have toast boost lever raises short slices high enough to grab without tongs. Overall we rank the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best 2-Slice Toasters list.
What is the difference between the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster and the Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide?
The Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster stands out because same thermostatic browning consistency as the 4-slice BTA840XL, in a smaller footprint, while the Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide stands out because toast boost lever raises short slices high enough to grab without tongs. The trade-offs differ too: the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster's ma in caveat is that the most expensive 2-slice toaster in this roundup by a wide margin, and the Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide's is that shade consistency varies more between a cold and warm toaster than on timer-compensated models.
Is the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster worth it over the Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Black+Decker T2707S 2-Slice Extra-Wide instead if the most expensive 2-slice toaster in this roundup by a wide marg in is a deal-breaker for you.
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