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There's an undeniable charm to the classic slot toaster, which accomplishes its main task (toasting slices of bread) with unparalleled efficiency. The best long-slot toasters have greater capacity than standard slot toasters, so you can use them to toast irregularly shaped bread, bagels, sliced muffins, and more.
We tested the best long-slot toasters with fresh and frozen bread and bagels to find our top picks. The Breville "A Bit More" Long Slot Toaster earned our top spot because it offers the most customizable browning levels and fits multiple slices of bread at once. For an under $50 option, we picked the Dash ClearView. It has a front window so you can monitor your toast in real time and get that perfect crisp.
If these toasters don't quite meet your needs, our tested guide to the best 4-slice toasters has great alternatives.
Our top picks for the best long-slot toaster
Best overall: Breville "A Bit More" Long Slot Toaster — See at Crate and Barrel
Best budget: DASH ClearView Long Slice Toaster — See at Amazon
Best splurge: Zwilling Enfinigy 2 Long Slot Toaster — See at Amazon
Best design: SMEG 4-Slice Toaster — See at Amazon
Best compact: KitchenAid 2 Slice Long Slot Toaster With High-Lift Lever — See at Amazon