Head-to-head · Best Bread Machines

Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker vs KBS 2LB Bread Maker, 19-in-1 Automatic Bread Machine (model # MBF-016)

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

KBS 2LB Bread Maker, 19-in-1 Automatic Bread Machine (model # MBF-016) comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about fit for purpose — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Bread Machines

Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker

4.4

3 sources1 derived$399.95as of Jul 31

The Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker turns out high-quality bread with crispy crusts and a light crumb. Reviewers keep coming back to the automatic fruit and nut dispenser, along with how much of each recipe you can customize. TechGearLab called it a machine for recipe tinkerers, noting the included recipes give only average results. It's large and bulky enough to be a significant kitchen commitment, and the collapsible paddle is finicky and fragile. Serious bread makers who want customization more than convenience are the buyers.

Strengths

— Produces crispy-crust bread with light and fluffy crumb texture
— Features automatic fruit and nut dispenser that adds mix-ins at the perfect time
— Includes 9 custom settings to create and store personal recipes

Watch-outs

— Machine is bulky and takes up significant counter space
— The collapsible paddle can be finicky and is not scratch-proof

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Bread Machines

KBS 2LB Bread Maker, 19-in-1 Automatic Bread Machine (model # MBF-016)

4.5

3 sourcesall derived

The KBS 2LB Bread Maker (MBF-016) offers 19 preset baking cycles, with settings for gluten-free and sourdough among them. It holds 2 lb, has a 15-hour delay timer, and uses a healthy non-stick ceramic pan. Traditional bread is where it delivers; gluten-free and sweet breads are not.

Strengths

— 19 customized baking programs including gluten-free and sourdough settings
— 2 lb capacity with multiple size and crust options
— Healthy non-stick ceramic pan free from BPA, Teflon, and PTFE

Watch-outs

— Poor performance on gluten-free recipes
— Cake recipe was undercooked

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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.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker	KBS 2LB Bread Maker, 19-in-1 Automatic Bread Machine (model # MBF-016)
Capacity	1.5-2 pound loaves	2 lb
Programs	9 custom settings	19-in-1
Dimensions	16.4" x 9.6" x 13.3"	8"D x 13.4"W x 11"H
Voltage	120 volts	120 volts
Material	Brushed Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Model	BBM800	MBF-016
Crust Options	light, medium, dark crust	light, medium, or dark crust
Pan Type	Non-stick bread pan with handle	Non-stick ceramic
Timer	13-hour delay start timer	15-hour delay
Wattage	—	680 watts

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