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Hamilton Beach 22633G 2-Slice Toaster

5-inch wide slots and Bagel and reheat functions. The tradeoff: timer-based heating produces a noticeably lighter first slice on a cold toaster.

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

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Hamilton Beach 22633G 2-Slice Toaster

Hamilton Beach 22633G 2-Slice Toaster

Hamilton Beach

5-inch wide slots and Bagel and reheat functions. The tradeoff: timer-based heating produces a noticeably lighter first slice on a cold toaster.

  • 1.5-inch wide slots
  • Toast boost lever
  • 6-shade settings
  • Bagel and reheat functions
  • Slide-out crumb tray

Pros

  • 1.5-inch slots match the Breville's slot width at a fraction of the price
  • Toast boost lever lifts short items high enough to remove safely
  • One of the most-reviewed budget 2-slice toasters, with over 8,000 ratings averaging 4.3 stars
  • Straightforward mechanical controls with no software or display to fail

Cons

  • Timer-based heating produces a noticeably lighter first slice on a cold toaster
  • Plastic housing runs warm during back-to-back cycles
  • 1-year warranty is short compared to the Cuisinart models' 3-year coverage
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