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Elite Gourmet 2-Slice Cool Touch Toaster vs Proctor Silex 4 Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels

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

Elite Gourmet 2-Slice Cool Touch Toaster comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 2.5). The gap is mostly about light users seeking precise shade control — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #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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Ranked #7 in Best Toasters

Proctor Silex 4 Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels

2.5

1 sourceall derived$37.99as of Jul 31

The Proctor Silex 4-Slice Toaster has extra-wide slots sized for thick breads like bagels and Texas toast, plus a Toast Boost function that lifts smaller items clear. Seven shade settings and an integrated cancel button cover the controls. A pullout crumb tray makes cleanup easy, and automatic shutoff handles safety. Reviewers found it simple to use and effective across various bread types, though detailed user feedback on it is limited.

Strengths

— Extra-wide slots easily fit Texas toast and bagels
— Toast Boost feature helps retrieve smaller breads like English muffins
— 7 toast shade selector with integrated cancel button for customization

Watch-outs

— Coverage is too thin to establish where this toaster falls short
— Limited long-term durability feedback, though reviewers call the build sturdy

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How they stack up

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.

Proctor Silex 4 Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels

The Proctor Silex 4-slice toaster offers more slots and a Toast Boost feature, but lacks the precision and performance of the Breville 'A Bit More' or Elite Gourmet models. While it's a solid mid-range option, it doesn't offer the same level of consistent browning or specialized settings that make the Breville models stand out.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Elite Gourmet 2-Slice Cool Touch Toaster	Proctor Silex 4 Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels
Settings	6	7
Functions	toasting bread, bagels, English muffins and more	—
Wattage	750 W	700
Dimensions	5.75" D x 9.25" W x 6.25" H	10.5 D x 11.0 W x 7.5 H
Material	Polycarbonate	Plastic
Price	$15.99	—
Slices	—	4
Features	—	Cool-Touch Walls, Toast Boost, Auto Shutoff, Slide-out Crumb Tray

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