De'Longhi Distinta Flair 4 slot toaster, reheat, defrost, one-side bagel & 6 browning settings, matte metallic design, CTI4003.S, Silver

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If there’s just one or two of you and you’re not a fan of fancy loaves then we’d say a simple two-slot model with just a couple of functions will probably suffice. They have a simple ethos: ‘A De’Longhi product will always turn the everyday into something special. It browned faster and more evenly than most other models on test, producing perfectly browned bread in a little over a minute and a half. Most others took more than two minutes and while 30 seconds might not seem much, if you’re rushing to get the kids to school, that could make all the difference.

While it’s the unique patented ProHeat elements are virtually indestructible, if anything should go wrong, parts are super easy to replace or repair. The slots of the Morphy Richards Verve Toaster are relatively wide, and your toast will pop up once done so you can leave it to brown while you prepare your morning cuppa. There are six browning functions; we opted for mid-way but noticed that once the toaster was warmed up, we could dial it down a bit.All of these toasters bring heaps of style to any kitchen counter, and come in matching sets so that you can pair your new toaster with one of the best kettles. It is an excellent first stop when it comes to looking for a cost-effective toaster with premium features. Then you'll go crazy for this Attentiv (yup) toaster, which actually has Colour Sense technology to get the exact shade you want every time.

The retro-style design is carried through to the rather simple controls, which include a 1-5 dial as well as an eject, frozen and reheat setting. Offering six shades of brown via the progressive browning controls, everyone’s toast can be done just how they like it – and because the controls can be adjusted independently of each other, you can toast two different shades at once.A high ‘pop-up’, which ensures you don’t get your fingers burnt when removing smaller slices of toast or crumpets from the machine is also a good idea, particularly if you have children. With this in mind, it isn’t very suitable for larger families who eat a lot of bread in the morning. More than 100 years after the first, basic model was patented, our kitchens really wouldn’t feel complete without one. If you are willing to tolerate some finagling with this, it is an easy-to-use and effective toaster at your basics.