A toaster oven handles toast, small bakes and reheating without heating a full-size oven. What separates models is interior size, the cooking functions and whether the door and rack are easy to work around on a crowded counter.
The six ovens below are standard toaster ovens, not air fryer ovens, and run from a 2-slice compact to a 6-slice model that fits a 12 inch pizza. Sizes, capacity and features come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these ovens ourselves. Where a listing disagrees with itself, we say so.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Interior size | Slices of bread and pizza diameter show real capacity |
| Functions | Bake, broil, toast and warm cover everyday jobs |
| Timer | A stay-on option allows longer bakes |
| Outside size | Counter space and cabinet clearance set what fits |
Specs at a Glance
| Toaster oven | Outside size | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER TO1313SBD | 10.8 x 14.5 x 8.8 in | 10 L; 4 slices or 9 in pizza | Bake, broil, toast, keep warm; 30-minute timer |
| Elite Gourmet ETO236 | 7.5 x 13.25 x 6.5 in; 650 W | 2 slices | 200 to 450 F; 15-minute timer; back pan and rack |
| Hamilton Beach 4-slice Easy Reach | 12 x 16 x 9 in | 4 slices or 9 in pizza | Roll-top door; bake, broil, toast; 200 to 450 F |
| Cuisinart TOB-40NNAS | 12 x 16 x 9 in; 1800 W | 0.5 cu ft; 11 in pizza or 6 slices | Shade control; rack slides out |
| Hamilton Beach 31401 | 11.5 x 14.9 x 8.7 in | 250 cu in; 4 slices or 9 in pizza | 2 rack positions; bake pan included |
| Hamilton Beach 6-slice Easy Reach | 15.24 x 18.7 x 9.4 in; 1400 W | 0.36 cu ft; 6 slices or 12 in pizza | Roll-top door; 150 to 450 F; 2 rack positions |
The 6 Best Toaster Ovens
1. BLACK+DECKER TO1313SBD Toaster Oven
A 10 liter oven with a curved interior that fits a 9 inch pizza or 4 slices of bread, four functions (bake, broil, toast, keep warm), a 30-minute timer with a stay-on option and a removable crumb tray. The title says 15.47 inches while the width reads 14.5 inches.
Suits: everyday toast and small bakes. Strengths: a stay-on timer. Weaknesses: mismatched width figures. Skip it if you need a 12 inch pizza.
View BLACK+DECKER TO1313SBD Toaster Oven, 15.47 Inch, Silver on Amazon
2. Elite Gourmet ETO236 Compact 2-Slice Toaster Oven
A 650 watt, 7.5 by 13.25 by 6.5 inch oven with a 15-minute timer, a temperature control from 200 to 450 F and a non-stick back pan and wire rack included.
Suits: a small counter or a dorm. Strengths: a tiny footprint. Weaknesses: two slices and a short timer. Skip it if you bake for several people.
View Elite Gourmet ETO236 Compact 2-Slice Toaster Oven, 15-Min Timer, Black on Amazon
3. Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4 Slice Toaster Oven
A 12 by 16 by 9 inch oven that fits 4 slices of toast or a 9 inch pizza, with bake, broil and toast, temperatures from 200 to 450 F and a roll-top door that stays out of the way. The overview gives 0.2 cubic feet, and no wattage is shown.
Suits: reaching in without a door in the way. Strengths: a roll-top door. Weaknesses: no wattage listed. Skip it if you need more capacity.
View Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4 Slice Countertop Toaster Oven on Amazon
4. Cuisinart Custom Classic Toaster Oven, TOB-40NNAS
A 1800 watt oven with a 0.5 cubic foot interior that the listing says fits an 11 inch pizza, six slices of toast or four bagel halves. Functions are toast, bagel, bake, broil and keep warm, with a shade control and a rack that slides out as the door opens.
Suits: a larger interior in a standard footprint. Strengths: bagel setting and sliding rack. Weaknesses: fixed 12 by 16 inch size. Skip it if you want a 12 inch pizza.
View Cuisinart Custom Classic Toaster Oven, Broiler, TOB-40NNAS on Amazon
5. Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven and Pizza Maker, 31401
A 250 cubic inch, 11.5 by 14.9 by 8.7 inch oven that toasts 4 slices or holds a 9 inch pizza. It bakes, broils and toasts, has a 30-minute timer with stay-on, a ready bell and auto shutoff, and comes with a bake pan, oven rack and crumb tray.
Suits: a compact, simple oven. Strengths: a bake pan and rack included. Weaknesses: three functions only. Skip it if you want convection.
6. Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 6 Slice Toaster Oven
A 1400 watt, 15.24 by 18.7 by 9.4 inch oven with 0.36 cubic feet inside. The listing says it fits a 9 by 11 inch bake pan, 6 slices of toast or a 12 inch pizza, with temperatures from 150 to 450 F, two rack positions and a roll-top door.
Suits: a 12 inch pizza and sheet pans. Strengths: the largest interior here. Weaknesses: 18.7 inches wide. Skip it if your counter is small.
View Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 6 Slice Countertop Toaster Oven on Amazon
Care and Setup
- Leave clearance around the oven as the manual states.
- Empty the crumb tray often.
- Let the oven cool before wiping it down.
- Measure your pan before buying a smaller oven.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Counting slices instead of measuring the pan you use.
- Skipping clearance behind and above the oven.
- Expecting an air fryer feature from a standard oven.
- Ignoring the width on the counter.
Toaster Oven FAQ
Is this the same as an air fryer oven?
No. These six have no air fry function. Our air fryer toaster oven guide covers those models.
What does Easy Reach mean?
It is Hamilton Beach’s name for a roll-top door that lifts out of the way.
The Short Version
For a basic 4-slice oven, the BLACK+DECKER. For the smallest footprint, the Elite Gourmet. For a roll-top door, the Hamilton Beach 4-slice. For bagels and an 11 inch pizza, the Cuisinart. For a bake pan included, the 31401. For a 12 inch pizza, the Hamilton Beach 6-slice.
