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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 Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster if you'd rather have cuisinart's shading consistency at close to the lowest price in the Cuisinart lineup. Overall we rank the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best 2-Slice Toasters list.
Winner overall: Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster
Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster vs Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster compared
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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 Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster if you'd rather have cuisinart's shading consistency at close to the lowest price in the Cuisinart lineup. Overall we rank the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster higher: #1 versus #2 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
- Cuisinart's shading consistency at close to the lowest price in the Cuisinart lineup
- Compact 8-inch footprint fits tight counters and small apartments
- Slide-out crumb tray empties without disassembling the toaster
- 3-year warranty, longer than every other toaster in this roundup except the CPT-320
✕ Cons
- Slots are around 1.1 inches wide, squeezes thick artisan bread
- No lift-and-look; canceling mid-cycle to check toast resets the cycle
- Plastic housing runs warmer to the touch than metal-bodied models
Cuisinart
Its case rests on cuisinart's shading consistency at roughly half the price of premium models and compact 8-inch footprint fits tight counters and small apartments.
- Compact footprint under 8 inches wide
- 6-setting shade dial
- Slide-out crumb tray
- Cord storage in the base
- Bagel/defrost/toast function switch
✓ Pros
- Cuisinart's shading consistency at roughly half the price of premium models
- Compact 8-inch footprint fits tight counters and small apartments
- Slide-out crumb tray empties without disassembling the toaster
- 3-year warranty, standard across the Cuisinart lineup
✕ Cons
- Slots are around 1.1 inches wide, squeezes thick artisan bread
- No lift-and-look; canceling mid-cycle resets the toast
- Plastic housing runs warmer to the touch than metal-bodied models
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster or the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster?
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 Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster if you'd rather have cuisinart's shading consistency at close to the lowest price in the Cuisinart lineup. Overall we rank the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best 2-Slice Toasters list.
What is the difference between the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster and the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster?
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 Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster stands out because cuisinart's shading consistency at close to the lowest price in the Cuisinart lineup. 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 Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster's is that slots are around 1.1 inches wide, squeezes thick artisan bread.
Is the Breville BTA720XL Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster worth it over the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster 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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