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7 picks
Number one at the top, number 7 at the bottom. The tier label on each card says which price bracket it sits in.
★Editor's Choice
1
Breville
Breville the Smart Toast 4 Slice Long Slot Toaster
4 SliceLong SlotsMotorised Lift
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Rank #1
Breville the Smart Toast 4 Slice Long Slot Toaster
Our Verdict
A 1000W four-slice long-slot toaster with motorised auto lift-and-look, one-touch 'A Bit More', crumpet and frozen functions, variable browning and a pull-out crumb tray.
Why it's number one: Leads on ease of use and versatility: four slices in long slots with a motorised lift-and-look, A Bit More, crumpet and frozen settings and a front crumb tray, with CHOICE rating it 71/100.
Breville's Smart Toast 4 Slice Long Slot is the premium pick for a household that wants four slices - or long artisan loaves - done at once with less fuss. Two extra-long slots swallow bagels, sourdough and dense pastries, while motorised auto lift-and-look lowers your bread, raises it mid-cycle so you can check progress, then lifts it clean at the end. One-touch 'A Bit More', Crumpet and Frozen functions handle the awkward jobs, and an LED tracks browning as it goes. The 1000W element is steady rather than blistering, and the front crumb tray pulls straight out for cleaning. It's the dearest toaster on this list and its average comes from only a handful of early ratings, too thin to lean on, but no other four-slice long-slot toaster here matches its motorised convenience.
Performance
7.8
Ease of use
9.6
Versatility
9.6
Build
8.5
Owners
7.6
Owners is the 4.7★ Amazon AU rating from 4 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 7.8 (rubric 7): Motorised lift-and-look mid-cycle check with an LED browning tracker; CHOICE rates it 71/100 and this listing has only 3 owner ratings, so no independent evenness verdict.
Ease of use 9.6 (rubric 9.5): Motorised carriage that lowers, lifts to check and raises at the end, one-touch A Bit More, an LED progress display and a front pull-out crumb tray; self-centring not stated.
Versatility 9.6 (rubric 9.5): Four slices across two long slots (base 8) plus 0.5 each for A Bit More and frozen, the crumpet setting and the 40 mm slot width CHOICE measures.
Build 8.5 (rubric 8): Stainless-steel body and a 2-year warranty per CHOICE; the owner record (3 ratings on this listing) is too thin to show durability.
The Lift and Look Pro is the four-slice version of our number one, and it is the one to get if you toast for a family. Four extra-wide, deep slots centre each slice on their own, so thick sourdough and crumpets brown square to the elements instead of leaning. The Lift and Look button raises the toast mid-cycle so you can check the colour, then lowers it again without restarting the timer, and the A Bit More button adds a short burst when a slice comes up pale. Dedicated crumpet, frozen and fruit bread settings cover the jobs a plain dial gets wrong, and an LED indicator shows how far through the cycle you are. The body is brushed stainless steel and it ships and sells from Amazon AU. CHOICE has tested this exact model and owners rate it 4.5 stars from 118 reviews. It replaces a two-slice long-slot toaster that had only four owner reviews, and it gives the list a well-proven four-slice option under A$160.
Performance
8.1
Ease of use
8.9
Versatility
8.9
Build
8.1
Owners
7.7
Owners is the 4.4★ Amazon AU rating from 121 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Self-centring extra-wide, deep slots; CHOICE rates it 75/100 and 118 owners give it 4.5 stars; no published evenness figure, so short of the top anchor.
Ease of use 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Lift and Look check that keeps the cycle running, self-centring slots and an LED progress indicator; no motorised carriage, and the listing gives no crumb tray detail.
Versatility 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Four standard slots (base 7) plus 0.5 for A Bit More and frozen, 0.5 for the crumpet setting and 0.5 for the extra-wide slots; no bun rack.
Build 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Brushed stainless-steel body; Amazon AU lists a one-year warranty, under the two years the 8 anchor asks for.
Dualit built its name on hand-assembled commercial toasters, and the Lite brings that pedigree to a more affordable two-slice for the home. The headline trick is Peek and Pop: you can lift the lever mid-cycle to check your toast without cancelling the timer, then drop it back to keep going - genuinely useful once you're used to it. Perfect Toast Technology aims for even browning slice to slice, the 36mm extra-wide slots take thick-cut bread and bagels, and there's a dedicated bagel function plus defrost. The 1.1kW ABS construction keeps price and weight down versus Dualit's metal Classic range, and more than 2,800 reviews at 4.4 stars show it delivers. At $158.99 it's dearer than everything here bar the Breville Smart Toast, but you're paying for the Dualit name and a genuinely clever feature set.
Performance
8.1
Ease of use
8.5
Versatility
8.1
Build
7.4
Owners
7.8
Owners is the 4.4★ Amazon AU rating from 2,810 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Peek and Pop mid-cycle check that keeps the timer and Dualit's Perfect Toast Technology for even browning; 2,811 owners at 4.4, but no critic review and no stated level count.
Ease of use 8.5 (rubric 8): Peek and Pop keeps the cycle running while you lift and check; the card lists no crumb tray, high-lift or display detail.
Versatility 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Two slots (base 6) plus 0.5 each for defrost, the bagel function and the 36 mm extra-wide slots.
Build 7.4 (rubric 6.5): ABS plastic body rather than Dualit's metal Classic range; the card states no warranty term; 2,811 owner ratings at 4.4 with no failure pattern noted.
Pros
+ Peek and Pop lets you check toast without cancelling the cycle
+ 36mm extra-wide slots take bagels and thick-cut bread
+ Dedicated bagel and defrost functions
+ 4.4 stars across 2,800+ reviews
Cons
− Second-dearest toaster here at $158.99
− ABS plastic body rather than Dualit's signature metal
2 SlicePeek and Pop36mm Extra-Wide SlotsBagel FunctionDefrost
The Lift & Look Plus that held this slot has run out of stock on Amazon AU, so the value pick steps up to the two-slice Lift & Look Pro, the brushed stainless sibling of the four-slice Pro above it. The headline trick is the same: raise the carriage mid-cycle to check the colour and drop it straight back without restarting the timer, still rare in a two-slicer. The 'A Bit More' button adds a short burst when toast comes out a shade light instead of a full second cycle that burns it, a fruit-bread setting runs cooler so raisin toast does not scorch, and crumpet and frozen settings are both included. It carries 4.4 stars across 119 Amazon AU ratings and is sold and shipped by Amazon AU. The trade-offs: it costs noticeably more than the Plus it replaces, there is no display or countdown, and two slots will not feed a household of four at once.
Performance
8.1
Ease of use
8.5
Versatility
7.8
Build
8.1
Owners
7.7
Owners is the 4.4★ Amazon AU rating from 119 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Provisional: Lift and Look checks colour mid-cycle without resetting the timer and A Bit More tops up a light slice; no published browning test of this model, so evenness rests on 119 owners at 4.4.
Ease of use 8.5 (rubric 8): Mid-cycle Lift and Look that keeps the timer and a numbered browning dial; no display or countdown, and the listing gives no high-lift or crumb tray detail.
Versatility 7.8 (rubric 7): Two standard slots (base 6) plus 0.5 for frozen and A Bit More and 0.5 for the crumpet setting; the fruit-bread setting is not in the rule.
Build 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Brushed stainless steel body; 119 owner ratings at 4.4 with no failure pattern on the listing; warranty not stated on the listing.
Pros
+ Manual Lift & Look - check the colour mid-cycle without restarting
+ 'A Bit More' button for a short top-up instead of a full second cycle
+ Dedicated fruit-bread setting plus crumpet and frozen settings
+ Brushed stainless steel body
+ Sold and shipped by Amazon AU
Cons
− Dearer than the Lift & Look Plus it replaces
− No digital display or countdown timer
− Only two slots - too slow for a full household breakfast
Lift & LookA Bit More ButtonFruit Bread Setting2 SliceBrushed Stainless
Bun Warmer Rack8 Browning LevelsAuto-Centring Slots
Budget
Rank #5
Braun Breakfast1 2-Slice Toaster HT1010BK
Our Verdict
A budget two-slicer that does more than the price suggests: eight browning levels, self-centring slots, reheat and defrost, and a built-in bun warmer for croissants.
The Breakfast1 is Braun's entry toaster, and it covers the basics better than most at this price. Eight browning levels give finer steps than the six or seven on cheaper models, and the auto-centring guides hold a thick slice square to the elements so both faces colour at the same rate. Electronic reheat, defrost and cancel buttons sit beside the dial, and a fold-up bun warmer rack on top warms rolls or a croissant while the toast runs - the only pick on this list with one built in. A lift lever raises small slices clear of the slots, and the crumb tray pulls out for cleaning. The body is plastic with stainless trim and it runs at 900W, so it is not built like the stainless Russell Hobbs Classic; it is the one to pick if you want a bun rack and finer browning control for under A$40. Amazon AU sells it directly.
Performance
7.8
Ease of use
8.5
Versatility
8.1
Build
7.4
Owners
7.4
Owners is the 4.3★ Amazon AU rating from 43 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 7.8 (rubric 7): Eight browning levels and auto-centring, variable-width slots; Braun claims consistent batch-to-batch colour, no published test, 42 owners at 4.3.
Ease of use 8.5 (rubric 8): Bread lift, auto-centring slots, a removable crumb tray and electronic reheat, defrost and cancel buttons; no display or mid-cycle check.
Versatility 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Rule: two standard slots (base 6) plus 0.5 each for defrost, reheat and the built-in bun warmer rack.
Build 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Plastic body with stainless trim at 900 W; warranty term not on the listing; 42 owner ratings at 4.3 with no failure pattern.
Pros
+ Built-in bun warmer rack, the only one on this list
+ Eight browning levels with reheat, defrost and cancel
+ Auto-centring slots hold thick slices square
+ Bread lift and removable crumb tray
+ Sold by Amazon AU for under A$40
Cons
− Plastic body with stainless trim
− 900W, so slower than the 2-slice Russell Hobbs Classic
− Only 42 Amazon AU reviews and no published test
Bun Warmer Rack8 Browning LevelsAuto-Centring SlotsReheat & DefrostCrumb Tray
A stainless two-slot Russell Hobbs with extra-wide slots, variable browning, defrost and high lift for under A$30 - the cheapest pick here and the sturdiest budget body.
The Russell Hobbs Classic RHT12BRU is the budget end of this list done sensibly. At well under $60 you get a stainless steel two-slot toaster with extra-wide slots that take a thick sourdough slice as happily as supermarket white, variable browning control, defrost and cancel, a high-lift carriage so you are not fishing out crumpets with a fork, and a removable crumb tray. Russell Hobbs rates it as 50 percent faster than its older 9476 model, which is a manufacturer comparison rather than an independent one, so treat it as a hint rather than a promise. Next to the Braun Breakfast1 it trades the bun rack and finer browning steps for a stainless body, a 2-year warranty and a faster element. It is plainly a basic toaster - no LCD, no motorised lift, no four-slice option - but it is the one to buy if you want to spend as little as possible without gambling.
Performance
7.8
Ease of use
8.1
Versatility
7.8
Build
8.5
Owners
7.4
Owners is the 4.3★ Amazon AU rating from 396 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 7.8 (rubric 7): Variable browning with extra-wide slots that take thick slices; CHOICE rates it 71/100; the 50 percent faster claim is Russell Hobbs' own comparison.
Ease of use 8.1 (rubric 7.5): High-lift carriage, a removable crumb tray, defrost and cancel; no display and no mid-cycle check; self-centring not stated.
Versatility 7.8 (rubric 7): Two slots CHOICE measures at 170 x 35 mm (base 6) plus 0.5 for defrost and 0.5 for the extra-wide claim; no reheat, bagel setting or bun rack listed.
Build 8.5 (rubric 8): Stainless-steel body with a 2-year warranty per CHOICE; 393 owner ratings at 4.3 with no failure pattern in the card.
The Quest four-slice is the value workhorse for families and share houses. Extra-wide, extra-long slots are purpose-built for crumpets and bagels as well as standard bread, and with four slots you can feed the whole table in one go. Six browning settings give reasonable control, while reheat and defrost functions handle cold toast and frozen bread. It won't win design awards in plain black, but more than 6,600 reviews at 4.0 stars say it does the fundamentals reliably - and it's the cheapest genuine four-slice on this list. If you just want plenty of capacity without paying premium money, this is it.
Performance
7.4
Ease of use
7.0
Versatility
9.3
Build
6.6
Owners
6.3
Owners is the 4★ Amazon AU rating from 6,737 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Six browning settings; 6,699 owners at 4.0 say it does the fundamentals reliably, the lowest owner score here, and no critic review exists.
Ease of use 7.0 (rubric 6): Lever and dial with reheat and defrost; the card lists no crumb tray, high lift or mid-cycle check.
Versatility 9.3 (rubric 9): Four slices across extra-wide long slots (base 8) plus 0.5 for reheat and defrost and 0.5 for the extra-wide slots; no bagel setting or bun rack.
Build 6.6 (rubric 5.5): Plain black plastic body; no warranty term on the card; owners rate it 4.0, the lowest on this list.
Pros
+ Four slots feed the whole table at once
+ Extra-wide long slots take crumpets and bagels
+ 6,600+ reviews at 4.0 stars
+ Cheapest genuine four-slice toaster here
Cons
− Plain black plastic styling
− Six settings offer less fine control than eight-level rivals
4 SliceExtra-Wide SlotsReheat and Defrost6 Browning SettingsBudget
We ranked every toaster here on five things that actually matter day to day: browning performance (how evenly it toasts and how much control the settings give you), ease of use (lever action, lift height and how intuitive the controls are), build quality (materials, crumb tray design and how well it holds up), versatility (defrost, reheat, bagel and bun-warming functions plus slot width and capacity), and value for money in Australian dollars.
We prioritised models with strong, verified Amazon AU review histories rather than chasing spec sheets, and we deliberately spread our picks across two-slice and four-slice formats, standard and long-slot designs, and every budget. Prices reflect current Amazon Australia listings at the time of writing and can change.
Scored on Performance 40%, Ease of use 25%, Versatility 20%, Build quality 15%, plus owner ratings and critic reviews
Two-slice toasters are cheaper and more compact; four-slice models suit families and share houses but need more bench space, so measure first. Standard slots handle supermarket sliced bread, while long slots take artisan sourdough and long loaves end to end.
Slot width
If you toast bagels, crumpets or thick-cut bread, look for extra-wide slots - the Dualit Lite's 36mm slots and the Quest's extra-wide long slots are built for exactly this.
Browning control
Six browning levels cover most needs; eight levels, as on the Philips models, give you finer steps in between. Look for a clearly marked dial rather than a vague low-to-high slider.
Functions that matter
A defrost setting toasts frozen bread and crumpets straight from the freezer. Reheat or warm-up gently re-crisps cold toast without over-browning, a bagel function toasts the cut side while warming the outside, and a clip-on bun rack is handy for pastries.
Lift and safety
A high-lift lever raises small slices clear of the slots so you're not burning your fingers. Automatic shut-off and cool-touch housings add peace of mind in a busy kitchen.
Build and cleaning
A removable or pull-out crumb tray is essential - empty it weekly to stop crumbs burning and smoking. Stainless steel looks smart and wipes clean but shows fingerprints; plastic bodies are lighter and cheaper.
A good toaster is one of those quietly essential kitchen appliances - you reach for it every single morning, and a bad one lets you know about it with unevenly browned bread, slots too narrow for a decent slice of sourdough, and a lever that fights you on the way back up. The good news is you don't need to spend a fortune to get consistent, even toast. The market spans everything from sub-$55 two-slot workhorses to premium British-designed models with clever mid-cycle checking and extra-wide slots.
We've ranked seven of the best toasters you can buy on Amazon AU right now, spread across premium, value and budget tiers. There's a two-slice for compact kitchens, four-slice models for feeding a hungry household, and long-slot designs for anyone who eats a lot of artisan bread. Every pick is in stock, priced in AUD, and backed by genuine Amazon Australia review data - from the Quest four-slice's 6,600-plus reviews down to newer models still building a track record.
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For most people, six well-spaced levels are plenty - enough to go from a light gold to a deep crunch. Toasters with eight levels, like the Philips HD2581/90, give you finer steps in between, which helps if you're fussy about getting the exact same shade every morning or you switch between white, wholemeal and sourdough that all toast at different rates.
Should I get a two-slice or four-slice toaster?+
Two-slice models are cheaper, take up less bench space and suit singles, couples and small kitchens. Go four-slice - like the Quest or the Arendo - if you're regularly feeding a family or a share house and don't want to run two batches. Just remember a four-slice has a bigger footprint, so measure your bench before you buy.
What is a long-slot toaster and do I need one?+
A long-slot toaster, such as the SEVERIN AT 2515, uses one or two extended slots instead of separate square ones. They're ideal if you eat a lot of artisan sourdough, sandwich loaves or long slices that won't fit a standard slot. If you only ever toast supermarket sliced bread, a standard-slot toaster is fine and usually a bit cheaper.
Are more expensive toasters actually worth it?+
Sometimes. A premium toaster like the Dualit Lite buys you cleverer features - Peek and Pop mid-cycle checking, extra-wide slots, a bagel function - and often a nicer build. But our budget picks, the Russell Hobbs Classic and the Braun Breakfast1, give you extra-wide or self-centring slots, high lift and defrost for under A$40. If you toast plain bread and want consistent results, mid-range is the sweet spot; pay up only for features you'll genuinely use.
How do I keep a toaster clean?+
Every toaster here has a removable or pull-out crumb tray - slide it out and empty it every week or so to stop crumbs burning and smoking. Unplug the toaster first, then wipe the exterior with a damp cloth (never submerge it). Stainless steel bodies like the Arendo and SEVERIN show fingerprints, so a quick buff with a dry microfibre cloth keeps them looking sharp.
