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Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster

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. 1 inches wide, squeezes thick artisan bread.

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster

Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Toaster

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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. 1 inches wide, squeezes thick artisan bread.

  • 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
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