The Best Toaster Ovens of 2026

A good toaster oven is quietly the most-used countertop appliance in a lot of kitchens. It toasts, reheats, bakes, broils, and increasingly air-fries — all without waiting on a full-size oven to come up to temperature or heating your whole kitchen for a tray of nuggets. The trouble is that “toaster oven” now covers everything from a $40 four-slice box to an $400 convection powerhouse, so the right pick depends entirely on your counter space, your cooking, and your budget.

Below are our picks across every size and price, from the best air-fryer combo to the cheapest bare-basics model that still does the job well.

How we picked

Cookloom has not run these specific ovens through our own lab. What follows synthesizes each model’s published manufacturer specifications, its documented features, and its broad reputation among cooks and established reviewers, weighed against general countertop-oven expertise. Where a pick has a clear consensus among outlets we trust, we say so and name it plainly; where a claim is a spec, it comes straight from the manufacturer. We don’t invent test numbers or fake rankings. As with any gear guide, some links here are affiliate links — that never changes which products we choose or where they land.

How to choose a toaster oven

Capacity and interior size. Ignore the exterior; it lies. What matters is the usable cavity. “Slice count” is a rough shorthand, but the real question is whether a 12- or 13-inch pizza, a 9x13 pan, or your usual sheet-pan dinner actually fits. Bigger cavities cook more at once but eat counter space and take longer to heat.

Convection vs conventional. Convection adds a fan that moves hot air around the food, which cooks more evenly and usually faster — Breville estimates up to about a 30 percent reduction in cook time on its convection models. It’s genuinely useful for roasting and baking. Conventional (fan-free) ovens are simpler and cheaper, and they toast and reheat perfectly well.

Air-fry vs no air-fry. An air-fryer toaster oven is, mechanically, a convection oven with a more aggressive fan and a perforated basket or tray to maximize airflow around the food. If you’re weighing a combo unit against a standalone basket model, our basket vs oven-style air fryer guide breaks down the trade-offs, and our deeper dive on toaster oven vs air fryer covers which one earns the counter space. The short version: a combo does more jobs; a basket crisps small batches a touch faster.

Dial vs digital controls. Dials are simple, cheap, and never freeze up, but they’re less precise. Digital displays and preset programs (toast, bagel, pizza, dehydrate) give you repeatable results and finer temperature control — worth it if you bake or want consistency.

Footprint and heat-up speed. Measure your counter and leave clearance behind and above the unit for venting. Some ovens use quartz elements or infrared to skip preheat entirely, which matters if you mostly reach for it in a hurry.

Accessories and warranty. Racks, air-fry baskets, pizza pans, and crumb trays add real value; a slide-out crumb tray makes cleanup far easier. Warranties range from one to two-plus years — a fair proxy for how long a brand expects its parts to last.

The picks

Here’s the shortlist at a glance before we get into each one.

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro — Best overall / best air-fryer combo

If you want one oven to do everything and you’re not counting pennies, this is it. The Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro pairs 1,800 watts with independent quartz elements and a two-speed super-convection fan, so it can air-fry, roast, bake, and dehydrate across 13 functions with real precision. The roughly 1-cubic-foot interior fits a 13-inch pizza, 9x13 pans, and even a 14-pound turkey.

It’s also the closest thing to a consensus champion in this category. It’s the top oven-style pick at both Serious Eats and America’s Test Kitchen, ranked first of 11 at TechGearLab, and Good Housekeeping still recommends it after more than four years — an unusually durable endorsement across outlets that test independently.

The trade-offs are exactly what you’d expect: it’s a premium purchase and a large one, so it demands serious counter space. It carries a two-year warranty. If your kitchen and budget can absorb it, it earns the spot. For more air-fry-forward combos, see our best air-fryer toaster ovens roundup.

Cuisinart TOA-70 — Best value air-fryer toaster oven

The Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill (TOA-70) delivers the combo experience for a lot less. It’s an 8-in-1 machine — toast, bake, convection bake, broil, convection broil, warm, air fry, plus a reversible grill/griddle plate — running at 1,800 watts. The 0.6-cubic-foot cavity handles a 12-inch pizza, six slices, a 4-pound chicken, or around 3 pounds of wings.

The reversible grill/griddle is a genuinely useful extra you don’t see at this price. The catch is the interface: analog dials are simple and reliable but less precise than a digital readout, so dialing in an exact temperature takes a little feel. For anyone who wants air-fry versatility without a premium price, it’s the value benchmark.

Breville Smart Oven Pro (BOV845) — Best convection without air-fry

Not everyone wants an air fryer, and the Breville the Smart Oven Pro is proof you don’t need one to get an excellent oven. Its Element IQ system steers five quartz elements across 10 functions — Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cookies, Reheat, Warm, and a 10-hour Slow Cook — with convection that cuts cook time by up to about 30 percent. The interior fits a 13-inch pizza or a 9-cup muffin tray.

The clear thing to know: this model has no air-fry mode. If you specifically want air-frying, step up to the Air Fryer Pro above. But as a precise, well-built convection countertop oven for baking and roasting, it’s a favorite for good reason — with the same premium price and large footprint that come with the brand.

Cuisinart TOB-135 — Best mid-range digital convection

The Cuisinart Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler (TOB-135) is the sweet spot for cooks who want digital precision without a flagship price. At 1,800 watts with a 0.6-cubic-foot cavity, it fits a 12-inch pizza or six slices and runs nine functions including convection. A blue-backlit display, an Exact Heat sensor, a 2-hour timer, a nonstick interior, and a slide-out crumb tray round it out.

There’s no air-fry mode here, so if crisping is a priority, look elsewhere. But for reliable, repeatable baking and toasting with easy cleanup, it’s a smart mid-range buy.

Ninja Foodi SP101 — Best for small counters (flip-up)

The Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Digital Air Fry Oven (SP101) solves the classic problem of a big oven on a small counter. Its flip-away hinge lets the whole unit fold up and store vertically against a backsplash when you’re done. Despite the compact storage, it runs eight functions — Air Fry, Air Roast, Air Broil, Bake, Bagel, Toast, Dehydrate, Keep Warm — on an extra-wide pan that fits a 13-inch pizza, up to nine slices, or six chicken breasts.

The footprint is wide and shallow, which is exactly the point in a cramped kitchen. Just note that the shallow cavity limits tall roasts, so a whole chicken or a bundt pan isn’t its strength. For more counter-saving ideas, see our best small toaster ovens guide.

Panasonic FlashXpress — Best compact / apartment pick

The Panasonic FlashXpress (NB-G110P) is the cult favorite for tiny kitchens. It’s a compact 4-slice unit at 1,300 watts, and its double infrared heating — quartz plus ceramic — means no preheat and notably fast, even toast. You get six auto presets, a digital timer up to 25 minutes, and a 250–500°F range. It fits a 9-inch pizza or four slices.

It has no convection and no air-fry, so it’s a focused tool rather than a do-everything machine. But for apartments, dorms, and anyone who wants fast, even toasting in the smallest possible box, it’s hard to beat.

BLACK+DECKER TO3250 — Best budget / best big cavity for the money

If you want the most usable space per dollar, the BLACK+DECKER 8-Slice Extra Wide Convection Toaster Oven (TO3250XSB) is the pick. At 1,500 watts, its extra-wide cavity swallows a 9x13 pan with handles or a 12-inch pizza — genuinely large for the price. It includes convection and four functions (bake, broil, toast, keep warm), with dials, a 60-minute timer plus a toast timer, and three rack positions.

It’s a budget unit, so the exterior is bulky and the controls are basic dials rather than digital. But for families who want capacity without spending big, it’s the value-capacity champion. See more affordable options in our best budget toaster ovens roundup.

Hamilton Beach 31401 — Best bare-basics cheap pick

When you just need an oven that toasts and reheats and costs almost nothing, the Hamilton Beach 4-Slice Toaster Oven (31401) is the honest answer. It handles four slices or a 9-inch pizza with toast, bake, and broil functions, a 30-minute timer with a Stay-On option, a ready bell, auto shutoff, and two rack positions.

There’s no convection and no digital display — this is deliberately the simplest tool on the list. But it’s dependable, tiny on the wallet, and perfectly suited to a guest room, office, or first apartment. If you’re new to this appliance, our how to use a toaster oven guide covers the basics, and if you’re leaning toward standalone crisping instead, our best air fryers roundup is the companion read.

Sources

• Manufacturer product specifications and user manuals (Breville, Cuisinart, Ninja, Panasonic, BLACK+DECKER, Hamilton Beach) for wattage, capacity, functions, and warranty details.
• America’s Test Kitchen and Serious Eats countertop and toaster-oven coverage for independent testing consensus.
• Good Housekeeping Institute kitchen appliance reviews for long-term durability assessments.
• TechGearLab and similar hands-on comparison testing for oven-style rankings.
• Consumer Reports toaster-oven and air-fryer ratings for reliability and performance context.