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Breville 'A Bit More' 2-Slice Toaster vs Elite Gourmet 2-Slice Cool Touch Toaster

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Breville 'A Bit More' 2-Slice Toaster comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about users who value consistent results and the Lift and Look feature — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Toasters

Breville 'A Bit More' 2-Slice Toaster

4.3

1 source$109.95as of Jul 31

Breville's 'A Bit More' 2-Slice Toaster is thoughtfully designed, and the 'Lift and Look' function that lets you check progress mid-cycle is its most useful touch. TechGearLab rated it highly for ease of use and consistent performance, while noting one corner of each slice browns unevenly. Results are reliable on medium and dark settings, though bread toasting overall rates as merely moderate. It fits people who want convenience and predictable outcomes; those chasing the best value or peak performance should look at other models.

Strengths

— Features 'Lift and Look' function allowing mid-cycle toast checking without interrupting heating
— Delivers consistent results with good control over toasting preferences
— Excellent performance on medium and dark settings with appealing golden coloration

Watch-outs

— Uneven browning observed in one corner of each slice across all settings
— Moderate bread toasting performance compared to competitors
— Not the cheapest option in the 2-slice toaster category

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Ranked #3 in Best Toasters

Elite Gourmet 2-Slice Cool Touch Toaster

4.2

2 sources1 derived$15.99as of Jul 31

The Elite Gourmet 2-Slice Cool Touch Toaster browns evenly across 6 levels, and its extra-wide 1.25" slots take bagels and thick breads. Reviewers praised the compact design, the cool-touch exterior, and the cancel function. The lightweight polycarbonate body reads as inexpensive to some owners, and a few found very large bagels won't fit properly. Small spaces and light-to-moderate use suit it; a household toasting all day should buy something sturdier.

Strengths

— 6 adjustable toasting levels for precise browning control
— Extra wide 1.25" slots accommodate thick breads, bagels, and specialty items
— Cool-touch exterior for safe handling

Watch-outs

— Lightweight plastic construction feels cheap compared to metal-bodied toasters
— Self-centering guides may not work well with very large or dense bagels

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Breville 'A Bit More' 2-Slice Toaster

Unlike the Breville Die Cast Smart Toaster, which has reported uneven toasting issues, the 'A Bit More' model offers consistent performance on medium and dark settings with its signature Lift and Look feature. While both are premium options, the 'A Bit More' provides better coloration and control, though it falls short in overall bread toasting performance compared to the Amazon Basics model.

Elite Gourmet 2-Slice Cool Touch Toaster

The Elite Gourmet toaster offers precise 6 browning levels and cool-touch exterior, but its lightweight plastic build makes it less durable than the Breville 'A Bit More' or Proctor Silex models. While it's a good option for light use, it lacks the consistent performance and robust construction that the Breville delivers, especially in medium to dark settings.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Breville 'A Bit More' 2-Slice Toaster	Elite Gourmet 2-Slice Cool Touch Toaster
Price	$110	$15.99
Slices	2	—
Settings	Browning levels 1–5, Bagel, Frozen, ‘A Bit More,’ Cancel	6
Functions	A Bit More, Lift and Look, Bagel, and Frozen	toasting bread, bagels, English muffins and more
Wattage	1,000 WTS	750 W
Material	Brushed Stainless Steel	Polycarbonate
Features	Lift and Look, manual controls	—
Dimensions	7.3"D x 11.3"W x 8.2"H	5.75" D x 9.25" W x 6.25" H

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