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Consumer · Asked June 26, 2026
Best toaster under $100?
Verdict
Split
2 of 4 models chose Breville Bit More 2-Slice
50%split
Where the models landed
Breville Bit More 2-Slice
2 of 4
Claude
Reliable even browning, extra-lift carriage, and "A Bit More" button make it the best toaster value under $100.
Grok
Wirecutter's 2026 upgrade pick for the most consistent browning, with Lift & Look and A Bit More controls, while staying under $100.
Cuisinart CPT-T40 4-Slice Touchscreen Toaster
1 of 4
ChatGPT
It delivers strong tested performance, useful controls, and four-slice capacity while staying under $100.
Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster
1 of 4
Gemini
It browns bread more evenly than almost any other model tested and features a reassuring three-year warranty.