Morphy Richards 240116 Evoke 4 Slice Toaster, 7 Variable Browning Settings, Removable Crumb Tray, Reheat/Frozen/Cancel Function, Wide Slots for Thicker Bread, Cord Storage, Brushed & Rose Gold

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Setting 3 worked well for wholewheat bread, darkening the slices without burning them in around 2mins 40secs. The Domus Four-Slice Toaster has a large, bulbous design that doesn’t quite have the same retro appeal as say the Dualit 4 Slot Lite Toaster or the Smeg TSF02 4-Slice 2-Slot Toaster. It’s even big and heavy compared to many other four-slot machines. The Evoke 4-Slice toaster produced pretty even and crunchy results. I started by toasting some medium white bread, placing two slices vertically on setting 4 and two slices horizontally on setting 3.

The toaster is slightly cheaper than the 2-slice version of Dualit’s 4-Slot Lite Toaster, but it has seen some of the more interesting functions pared down to standard ones. That said, it’s still a fast and consistent toaster. However, this toaster is sturdy and feels fantastic to use. There are 9 browning levels and you have the option to lift the lever and peek at the toast without cancelling the toasting process. In need of a new toaster? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered all the best toasters together in this guide to make it easier to find the right one for you. Other factors to consider include whether the toaster has a manual pop-up lever and whether it offers more advanced temperature controls for toasting other baked goods such as crumpets, muffins and bagels. We found setting 4 to be perfect for medium-white slices and the toaster is fast, browning bread in just 2 minutes and 10 seconds. Reheating takes 30 seconds and bread can go from frozen to crispy in under 2 minutes and 25 seconds.The Dualit Domus Four-Slice Toaster has some of the biggest slots you’ll find, making it perfect for toasting almost any bread you might have in your kitchen. There are a number of factors you need to consider when choosing a toaster. These include the cooking features, design, controls and size of the device. The latter is especially important if you have a large family to feed or are looking for a toaster to use in more professional settings, as in these scenarios two slots might not cut it.

The cable length is okay at 90cm but there’s cable management underneath the toaster to store any excess. Since the default position of the toaster when the levers are up is relatively high, I had no issues placing and retrieving the crumpets. On the flipside, this shallow default position means that larger slices of bread end up hanging halfway out of the toaster before and after the toasting. Like the Dualit 4 Slot Lite Toaster and the Dualit Domus Four-Slice Toaster, this toaster also has a specific bagel programme which can be used for bagels, flatbreads, muffins and baguettes. However, both slots do share the same set of controls. The design is also sturdy, meaning the toaster is unlikely to tip over when you push the lever down, and there’s a long 88cm cable that can hook under the toaster for easy storage. The Smeg TSF02 4-Slice 2-Slot Toaster is a stylish toaster capable of browning four slices of bread in its two slots, making it a larger alternative to the brand’s two-slot, two-slice TSF01.

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The toasting slots aren’t dampened so you can be sure you’ll hear when they pop up, and the buttons and controls feel quite old-school. However, they also feel durable and the toaster comes with a three-year warranty for added reassurance.

Like the Dualit 4 Slot Lite Toaster, the Evoke 4-Slice Toaster has a design that bridges the gap between modern and retro and comes in a wide range of colours, including Rose Gold Collection and special edition finishes. The Smeg TSF02 is a gorgeous toaster with slots long enough for sourdough slices and half baguettes and a handy bagel function. However, there is only one set of controls so, for those looking to make two types of toast at once, opt for the Morphy Richards Evoke 4-Slice Toaster instead.

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Each pair of slots has its own lever and step-free rotary browning control marked from 1 to 6, along with buttons to reheat, defrost and toast bagels. There are no single-slot options, so you’ll need to heat an empty slot if you only want one (or three) slices. If you’re looking for a solid, straightforward 2-slice toaster with a stylish design, the Dualit Studio won’t disappoint. However, bigger families will want to look at 4-slice options on this list.

The slots are comfortably wide at 3.5cm and the mechanism inside will adjust to the width of the bread you’re toasting. The slots are 140cm long and are deep enough that you shouldn’t need to lay standard supermarket bread on its side to get an even browning. The toaster also produces some of the best toast we’ve ever eaten, with the large slots ensuring bread is toasted all the way to the edge. Otherwise, the Evoke is large, shiny (watch out for fingerprints) and features a short 75cm cable with hooks underneath the toaster to wrap any excess. The Dualit Studio 2-Slice Toaster is a toaster that aims to deliver a stylish design and innovative technology at an affordable price.

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Overall, this toaster performs brilliantly. It’s a bit pricey but browsing is even, the slots are extra-wide and the built-in intelligence creates consistent results. If you’re looking for something cheaper, we’d also recommend looking at the Morphy Richards Rose Gold Toaster. Of course, the standout feature here is the two large slots. These are spacious, allowing you to toast very long bread, including slices of sourdough and halved baguettes.