BUYING GUIDE · UPDATED

Best Toaster Oven

5 picks · Scored out of 10 · We may earn a commission

Our picks at a glance

ProductAwardScore
Breville the Smart Oven Brushed stainless steel exterior; non-stick coated interior walls
Best overall 7.7 Check price
Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven, Stainless Steel Stainless steel exterior with chrome-plated knobs (interior finish not stated)
Best budget 6.6 Check price
Breville the Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro Brushed stainless steel exterior; non-stick coated interior walls (per the manual)
Best premium 8.3 Check price
Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill Stainless steel construction and interior; ceramic non-stick grill/griddle plate; no intentionally added PFAS (per Cuisinart)
Best air fryer combo 7.9 Check price
Best for small kitchens 7.7 Check price

How we score these picks

  1. 01 · Best overall
    Breville the Smart Oven

    Breville · BOV800 (Brushed Stainless Steel, BOV800XL)

    Breville the Smart Oven

    7.7/ 10
    Editorial score
    Functions
    8.0
    Capacity
    8.5
    Counter fit
    7.0
    Care/warranty
    7.0
    Why this score?
    Functions & convection · 8.0
    Convection, Element IQ with 5 quartz elements, 9 presets; no air fry preset
    Capacity · 8.5
    6 slices or a 13-inch pizza; pizza pan, baking pan and broil rack included
    Size & counter fit · 7.0
    18.9 in wide and 22.4 lb, so it needs real counter space
    Cleaning & warranty · 7.0
    Non-stick coated interior walls; 1-year limited warranty

    Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we score

    Best forMost households that want one countertop oven for toast, pizza and weeknight roasting

    An 1800-watt convection toaster oven with Breville's Element IQ system, which moves heat across 5 quartz elements, and 9 presets from toast and bagel to pizza, cookies and warm. It fits 6 slices of toast or a 13-inch pizza, and the interior walls have a non-stick coating.

    Strengths

    • Fits 6 slices or a 13-inch pizza, with convection and 9 presets including Bagel, Pizza and Reheat
    • Non-stick coated interior and an LCD display; a pizza pan, baking pan and broil rack are included

    Weaknesses

    • 1-year limited warranty, versus 3 years on the Cuisinart
    • No air fry preset, and at 18.9 in wide and 22.4 lb it needs real counter space

    Dimensions, material and details

    Capacity
    6-slice toaster, 13" pizza
    Wattage
    1800 W, 110–120 V
    Cooking functions
    9 presets: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cookies, Reheat, Warm
    Convection
    Yes (Breville says the convection setting cuts cooking time by up to 30%)
    Dimensions
    18.9" W x 15.9" D x 10.9" H
    Material
    Brushed stainless steel exterior; non-stick coated interior walls
    Included accessories
    12"x12" enamel baking pan, 12"x12" enamel broil rack, 13" non-stick pizza pan
    Warranty
    1 Year Limited Warranty
    Weight
    22.4 lbs / 10.16 kg
    Temperature
    120–450 °F
    Check price at Amazon
  2. 02 · Best budget
    Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven, Stainless Steel

    Hamilton Beach · 31143J

    Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven, Stainless Steel

    6.6/ 10
    Editorial score
    Functions
    6.0
    Capacity
    6.0
    Counter fit
    8.5
    Care/warranty
    6.5
    Why this score?
    Functions & convection · 6.0
    5 settings with a bagel setting; no convection fan or air fry, 1100 W
    Capacity · 6.0
    Holds only 4 slices or a 9-inch pizza
    Size & counter fit · 8.5
    Smallest footprint here at 14.8 in wide and 8.1 in high
    Cleaning & warranty · 6.5
    Slide-out crumb tray; 1-year U.S. warranty that does not cover glass

    Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we score

    Best forToast, bagels and reheating on a small budget

    A simple 4-slice toaster oven with three knobs, five settings (toast, bagel, bake, broil and keep warm), a 150–450°F temperature range and a 30-minute timer with auto shutoff or stay-on. It has a stainless steel exterior and fits a 9-inch pizza.

    Strengths

    • Lowest list price in this guide, with a bagel setting that toasts the cut side and warms the round side
    • Small 14.8-inch-wide footprint, two rack positions and a slide-out crumb tray

    Weaknesses

    • No convection fan or air fry setting, and 1100 W versus 1800 W on the other picks
    • Holds only 4 slices or a 9-inch pizza; 1-year limited warranty in the U.S. that does not cover glass

    Dimensions, material and details

    Capacity
    4 slices of bread or a 9" pizza
    Wattage
    1100 W, 120 V (per the use and care guide's rating table)
    Cooking functions
    5: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Broil, Keep Warm
    Convection
    No (no fan or convection setting listed)
    Dimensions
    8.1" H x 14.8" W x 11.7" D
    Material
    Stainless steel exterior with chrome-plated knobs (interior finish not stated)
    Included accessories
    Oven rack, bake pan, slide-out crumb tray
    Warranty
    1 year limited (U.S.); does not cover glass
    Temperature
    150–450 °F
    Timer
    30 minutes with auto shutoff, plus stay-on setting
    Check price at Amazon
  3. 03 · Best premium
    Breville the Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro

    Breville · BOV950 (Brushed Stainless Steel, BOV950BSS1BUS1)

    Breville the Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro

    8.3/ 10
    Editorial score
    Functions
    9.5
    Capacity
    9.5
    Counter fit
    6.0
    Care/warranty
    7.5
    Why this score?
    Functions & convection · 9.5
    13 presets incl. Air Fry, Proof, Slow Cook; convection, super convection and app
    Capacity · 9.5
    9 slices, 13-inch pizza, 9x13 pan, 12-cup muffin tray or 14-lb turkey
    Size & counter fit · 6.0
    21.4 in wide and 38.89 lb, the largest and heaviest pick
    Cleaning & warranty · 7.5
    2-year limited warranty, non-stick walls; accessories not recommended for dishwasher

    Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we score

    Best forKeen home cooks who want a large, app-connected countertop oven with air fry, proof and slow cook

    Breville's large smart countertop oven, with 6 independent quartz elements, PID temperature control, convection and super convection, and 13 presets on the oven plus 3 more in the Breville+ app. It fits 9 slices of toast, a 13-inch pizza or a 14-lb turkey, and Breville covers it with a 2-year limited warranty.

    Strengths

    • Largest capacity here: 9 slices, a 13" pizza, a 9"x13" pan, a 12-cup muffin tray or a 14-lb turkey
    • 13 presets including Air Fry, Dehydrate, Proof and Slow Cook, app-guided Autopilot cooking and a 2-year limited warranty

    Weaknesses

    • Highest price in this guide, and it is 21.4 in wide and weighs 38.89 lb
    • Breville's manual does not recommend putting the accessories in the dishwasher

    Dimensions, material and details

    Capacity
    9-slice toaster, 13" pizza, 9"x13" baking pan, 12-cup muffin tray, 14-lb turkey
    Wattage
    1800 W, 120 V
    Cooking functions
    13 on the oven: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Air Fry, Broil, Roast, Pizza, Cookies, Proof, Reheat, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Dehydrate (plus 3 app-only modes)
    Convection
    Yes, convection and super convection (per the manual)
    Dimensions
    W21.4 x D17.3 x H12.7 inches
    Material
    Brushed stainless steel exterior; non-stick coated interior walls (per the manual)
    Included accessories
    13" non-stick pizza pan, 2 reversible wire racks, 9"x13" broiling rack, 9"x13" enamel roasting pan, air fry/dehydrate basket
    Warranty
    2 Year Limited Warranty
    Weight
    38.89 lbs / 17.64 kg
    Temperature
    80–480 °F
    Check price at Amazon
  4. 04 · Best air fryer combo
    Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill

    Cuisinart · TOA-70NAS

    Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill

    7.9/ 10
    Editorial score
    Functions
    8.5
    Capacity
    7.5
    Counter fit
    7.5
    Care/warranty
    8.0
    Why this score?
    Functions & convection · 8.5
    8 functions incl. Air Fry, convection bake and broil, Grill; dial controls
    Capacity · 7.5
    0.6 cu ft: 12-inch pizza, 3 lb chicken, 3 lb air fry, 6 bagel halves
    Size & counter fit · 7.5
    15.75 in wide and 13.75 in high; weight not stated
    Cleaning & warranty · 8.0
    3-year limited warranty, stainless interior; rack, pan, basket and tray hand wash only

    Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we score

    Best forAnyone who wants a toaster oven that also air fries and grills, without buying a separate air fryer

    An 1800-watt, 0.6-cubic-foot toaster oven with 8 functions, including air fry, convection bake, convection broil and grill, plus a reversible ceramic non-stick grill/griddle plate. It has a stainless steel interior, an oven light, a 60-minute timer and a 3-year limited warranty, and Cuisinart says it has no intentionally added PFAS.

    Strengths

    • Air fries up to 3 lb, bakes a 3 lb chicken or a 12" pizza, and grills on a reversible grill/griddle plate
    • Longest warranty in this guide (3-year limited) and a stainless steel interior

    Weaknesses

    • Oven rack, baking pan, air fryer basket and crumb tray are hand wash only, per the manual
    • Dial controls with a 60-minute oven timer; Cuisinart gives toast capacity only as 6 bagel halves

    Dimensions, material and details

    Capacity
    0.6 cu ft; 12" pizza, 6 bagel halves, 3 lb chicken, 3 lb air fry
    Wattage
    1800 watts
    Cooking functions
    8: Air Fry, Convection Bake, Convection Broil, Bake, Broil, Warm, Toast, Grill
    Convection
    Yes (Convection Bake and Convection Broil; AirAdvantage top fan for air frying)
    Dimensions
    12.25" L x 15.75" W x 13.75" H
    Material
    Stainless steel construction and interior; ceramic non-stick grill/griddle plate; no intentionally added PFAS (per Cuisinart)
    Included accessories
    Oven rack, baking pan, air fryer rack/basket, dual-sided ceramic non-stick grill/griddle plate
    Warranty
    3-Year Limited Warranty
    Temperature
    Up to 450°F
    Check price at Amazon
  5. 05 · Best for small kitchens
    Ninja Flip Toaster Oven and Air Fryer

    Ninja · SP151

    Ninja Flip Toaster Oven and Air Fryer

    7.7/ 10
    Editorial score
    Functions
    8.0
    Capacity
    8.0
    Counter fit
    9.0
    Care/warranty
    6.0
    Why this score?
    Functions & convection · 8.0
    Convection with 8 functions incl. Air Fry and Dehydrate; no grill or proof
    Capacity · 8.0
    12-inch pizza or 6 slices of bread; air fries up to 4 lb
    Size & counter fit · 9.0
    Flips up against the backsplash; Ninja says 50% less counter space
    Cleaning & warranty · 6.0
    Not dishwasher safe per Ninja; crumb tray included; 1-year limited warranty

    Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we score

    Best forSmall kitchens where the oven needs to get off the counter between uses

    An 1800-watt convection toaster oven and air fryer that flips up against the backsplash for storage, which Ninja says saves 50% of the counter space. It has 8 functions, including air fry, toast, bagel and dehydrate, fits a 12-inch pizza and air fries up to 4 lb.

    Strengths

    • Flips up and away for storage; Ninja says it takes up 50% less counter space
    • 8 functions including Air Fry and Dehydrate; fits a 12" pizza or 6 slices of bread, per Ninja

    Weaknesses

    • Ninja's spec list says it is not dishwasher safe
    • 1-year limited warranty, and a list price slightly above the Breville Smart Oven

    Dimensions, material and details

    Capacity
    12" pizza or 6 slices of bread; air fry up to 4 lbs
    Wattage
    1,800 watts, 120 volts, 15 amps
    Cooking functions
    8: Air Fry, Roast, Broil, Bake, Pizza, Toast, Bagel, Dehydrate
    Convection
    Yes (Ninja calls it a convection oven; OvenCrisp combines infrared heat with circulating hot air)
    Dimensions
    19.13 in L x 10.2 in W x 18.43 in H
    Material
    Stainless steel
    Included accessories
    Air fry basket, sheet pan, wire rack, removable crumb tray
    Warranty
    One (1) Year Limited Warranty
    Weight
    19.84 lbs
    Dishwasher safe
    No
    Check price at Amazon

COMPARE

Side-by-side comparison

Select a column heading to sort.
Breville the Smart Oven Most households that want one countertop oven for toast, pizza and weeknight roasting6-slice toaster, 13" pizza1800 W, 110–120 V9 presets: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cookies, Reheat, Warm
Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven, Stainless Steel Toast, bagels and reheating on a small budget4 slices of bread or a 9" pizza1100 W, 120 V (per the use and care guide's rating table)5: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Broil, Keep Warm
Breville the Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro Keen home cooks who want a large, app-connected countertop oven with air fry, proof and slow cook9-slice toaster, 13" pizza, 9"x13" baking pan, 12-cup muffin tray, 14-lb turkey1800 W, 120 V13 on the oven: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Air Fry, Broil, Roast, Pizza, Cookies, Proof, Reheat, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Dehydrate (plus 3 app-only modes)
Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill Anyone who wants a toaster oven that also air fries and grills, without buying a separate air fryer0.6 cu ft; 12" pizza, 6 bagel halves, 3 lb chicken, 3 lb air fry1800 watts8: Air Fry, Convection Bake, Convection Broil, Bake, Broil, Warm, Toast, Grill
Ninja Flip Toaster Oven and Air Fryer Small kitchens where the oven needs to get off the counter between uses12" pizza or 6 slices of bread; air fry up to 4 lbs1,800 watts, 120 volts, 15 amps8: Air Fry, Roast, Broil, Bake, Pizza, Toast, Bagel, Dehydrate

OUR METHOD

How we scored

Manufacturer specs, not hands-on tests. Each pick is rated out of 10 on four things:

  • 30%Functions & convection
  • 25%Capacity
  • 20%Size & counter fit
  • 25%Cleaning & warranty

What to look for in a toaster oven

  • Size it to food and countercheck slices and pizza size, then measure counter and clearance space

  • Decide on convection or air frya fan helps browning; air fry covers crispy foods in one appliance

  • Think about cleaninglook for a crumb tray; many pans and baskets are hand wash only

Frequently asked questions

What is the best air fryer toaster oven?

The Cuisinart TOA-70NAS is the air fryer combo pick in this guide: an 1800-watt toaster oven with 8 functions, including air fry, convection bake and grill, that air fries up to 3 lb and has a 3-year limited warranty. For a small kitchen, the Ninja Flip SP151 air fries up to 4 lb and flips up against the backsplash for storage, while the Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro is the larger option, with 13 presets, app control and room for a 14-lb turkey.

What is the best small toaster oven?

The Hamilton Beach 31143J has the smallest footprint in this guide at 14.8 inches wide and 8.1 inches high, and fits 4 slices or a 9-inch pizza, though it has no convection fan or air fry setting. If you want air frying in a small kitchen, the Ninja Flip SP151 flips up against the backsplash between uses, which Ninja says takes up 50% less counter space.

Do I need convection in a toaster oven?

Convection uses a fan to move hot air around the food, which helps browning and can speed up cooking; Breville says the convection setting on its Smart Oven cuts cooking time by up to 30%. The Breville Smart Oven BOV800, Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro, Cuisinart TOA-70NAS and Ninja Flip SP151 all have convection. The budget Hamilton Beach 31143J lists no fan, so it toasts, bakes, broils and keeps food warm without one.

Can an air fryer toaster oven replace a separate air fryer?

It can for many people, because it uses a strong fan and a mesh basket to crisp food the way a basket air fryer does. The Cuisinart TOA-70NAS air fries up to 3 lb, the Ninja Flip SP151 up to 4 lb, and the Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro has an Air Fry preset and basket. The Breville Smart Oven BOV800 and Hamilton Beach 31143J have no air fry setting.

All kitchen tools guides →