Hand-built in the UK since 1945, this is the toaster to buy if you don't want to fork out for another one for many years to come. It's a steep investment, yes, but the price reflects the fact that its makers believe it’s a toaster that will last a lifetime.

Many toasters have additional features, such as the reheat, defrost and bagel functions. If you toast frozen bread or like to have bagels toasted just from the inside, these functions are always nice to have. The Price Of Smart ToastersWe also think the De'Longhi Ballerina Toaster is reasonably priced for how luxe it feels to use. Its design was noticeably sturdy during testing and the toast comes out with far fewer lines on the bread.

The toaster features a removable crumb tray at the bottom for fast clean-up. When you want to store it, you can use the base of the toaster to store the cord. The housing of the device is made from stainless steel while the plastic materials are BPA-free. For those who are fussy about their toasting results, you’ll definitely love the Sage Smart Toast. Firstly, and most importantly, it makes perfect, evenly-toasted bread every time. Result! Space: Toasters with more features and slices will be larger, so consider whether your kitchen will accommodate them. Choose the smart toaster depending on your needs. You should first choose the size of your toasters, such as a 2-slice or 4-slice. If you like an overview of the toasting settings, then you should find a toaster with an LCD. Which Settings To Choose?

Settings - Like many kitchen appliances, toasters can be adjusted. Multiple settings will allow you to get the most out of your toaster. Reheat, defrost and cancel are usually the three main ones to look out for, although many smart toasters have many more than this. Although it’s not huge, it does everything you need it to, and it does it all well. There are six browning functions; we opted for mid-way but noticed that once the toaster was warmed up, we could dial it down a bit.