Toasters
Best Toaster Under $25 (2026): 3 Models Side by Side
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For a small countertop, the bella Fits-Anywhere leads this list: its 10-inch long slot takes two slices side by side or thick breads such as bagels, and it adds six shade settings with defrost and reheat modes. The Commercial Chef follows with extra wide slots and a cool touch housing, while the Brentwood adds an LED display.
Starting out? See the main guide: Best 2 Slice Toaster
Top picks at a glance
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Best Overallbella Fits-Anywhere 2-Slice Slim Toaster9.8 View on Amazon -
Runner-UpCommercial Chef 2-Slice Toaster9.2 View on Amazon -
Also GreatBrentwood TS-260W Toaster Cool Touch9.2 View on Amazon
Compare the specs
Ranked on slices, heat settings, auto shutoff, stainless steel from each listing, plus how many buyers have rated it. A dash (—) means we could not confirm that figure from the listing.
| Pick | Slices | Heat settings | Auto shutoff | Stainless steel | Wattage | Weight | Warranty |
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| 1. bella Fits-Anywhere 2-Slice Slim Toaster | 2 slices | — | Yes | Yes | 900 W | 2.5 lb | — |
| 2. Commercial Chef 2-Slice Toaster | 2 slices | 6 settings | Yes | — | 700 W | 1.7 lb | — |
| 3. Brentwood TS-260W Toaster Cool Touch | 2 slices | 6 settings | Yes | — | 260 W | — | — |
bella Fits-Anywhere 2-Slice Slim Toaster
It pairs a 10-inch long slot with six shade settings, defrost and reheat modes, and a high-lift lever in a 3.58-inch slim body.
- Slices: 2 slices
- Auto shutoff
- Stainless steel
- Wattage: 900 W
Good for
- Buyers who want one long slot for thick artisan breads
- Owners of small counters who want a 3.58-inch slim profile
Skip it if
- You need more than 2 slices at once
- You want a toaster under 2.5 lb
The single long slot takes two slices side by side or thick breads such as bagels, baguettes, and Texas-style toasts. Six shade settings run from lightly golden to dark and crispy, with a cancel function and a high-lift lever for smaller slices such as English muffins. A removable crumb tray slides out for cleaning, and cord wrap keeps the counter neat. It draws 900 watts and weighs 2.5 lb.
Commercial Chef 2-Slice Toaster
It offers extra wide slots, six shade settings, a cool touch housing, and anti-jam shutoff with toast cancel at 700 watts.
- Slices: 2 slices
- Heat settings: 6 settings
- Auto shutoff
- Wattage: 700 W
Good for
- Buyers who want extra wide slots for thick bagels
- Buyers who want a 1.7 lb toaster for a compact space
Skip it if
- You need more than 2 slices at once
- You want a toaster over 700 watts
Wide slots at 0.94 inches take thicker slices such as sourdough and thick bagels, plus rye, focaccia, and ciabatta. Six shade settings cover light to dark toast, and the extra lift feature helps remove smaller baked goods. A pull down crumb tray aids cleaning, and the housing stays cool to the touch. It has anti-jam shutoff and toast cancel, draws 700 watts, and weighs 1.7 lb.
Brentwood TS-260W Toaster Cool Touch
It gives six shade settings, a cool touch exterior, auto shut off, and an LED display in a white 2-slice body.
- Slices: 2 slices
- Heat settings: 6 settings
- Auto shutoff
- Wattage: 260 W
Good for
- Buyers who want a white toaster with an LED display
- Buyers who want a cool touch exterior
Skip it if
- You need more than 2 slices at once
- You want more than 260 watts
It toasts 2 slices with six shade settings and an LED display, and the exterior stays cool to the touch. Auto shut off is built in. The box holds the toaster and an instruction manual. It measures 9.5 inches deep, 5.75 inches wide, and 7 inches high, and it draws 260 watts.
How to choose
Slot width decides thick bread fit
A standard slot handles plain sandwich bread, while a wider slot takes bagels, sourdough, and Texas-style toasts without squeezing. The bella uses one 10-inch long slot for two slices side by side or one thick piece, and the Commercial Chef uses extra wide slots at 0.94 inches. Compare the slot figure with the thickest bread you toast, then check that the shade range covers light to dark as you like it.
Shade settings and cancel control
Six shade settings let you pick light, golden, or dark toast from the same dial, and all three picks here offer six. A cancel function stops the cycle early, and the bella adds defrost and reheat modes for frozen or cooled bread. The Brentwood pairs its six settings with an LED display, while the Commercial Chef pairs its six settings with toast cancel and anti-jam shutoff. Match the controls to how much variety your household wants at breakfast.
Size, weight, and cleanup
Measure your counter before you buy: the bella is 3.58 inches deep, 14.88 inches wide, and 6.85 inches high, while the Commercial Chef is 9.87 inches deep, 5.78 inches wide, and 6.44 inches high. Weight matters if you move the toaster to store it: the bella weighs 2.5 lb and the Commercial Chef weighs 1.7 lb. Both have a crumb tray that slides or pulls down for cleaning, and the bella adds cord wrap to keep the counter neat.
FAQ
Which toaster here handles thick bagels and artisan breads?
The bella takes thick breads in its 10-inch long slot, and the Commercial Chef takes thick slices in extra wide slots at 0.94 inches. Both offer six shade settings for light to dark toast.
Do these toasters shut off on their own?
The bella, the Commercial Chef, and the Brentwood each have auto shutoff. The Commercial Chef also has anti-jam shutoff and toast cancel.
What should I check if counter space is tight?
Check depth, width, and height against your counter. The bella is 3.58 inches deep and 14.88 inches wide, while the Commercial Chef is 9.87 inches deep and 5.78 inches wide. The bella weighs 2.5 lb and the Commercial Chef weighs 1.7 lb.
What comes in the box with the Brentwood?
The Brentwood box holds the toaster and an instruction manual. It toasts 2 slices with six shade settings, an LED display, and a cool touch exterior.
