Aussies have rated Kambrook as the top pick in Canstar Blue’s latest toaster ratings, with five-star ratings in all categories: performance, value for money, durability, design, ease of cleaning, features and functionality, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares toasters on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which toaster they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 1,053 Australians for their feedback on the new toaster(s) they’ve purchased and used in the last three years.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
Kambrook was rated five stars in all categories: performance, value for money, durability, design, ease of cleaning, features and functionality, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Kambrook offers an affordable line of toasters, with several two-slice and four-slice options available. Its models come in a variety of plastic, textured and stainless-steel finishes. Most Kambrook toasters are equipped with removable crumb trays, multi-stage browning control and carriage control levers with extra lift. Kambrook’s toasting slots are self-centring and extra wide and deep to ensure all types of bread can fit inside. Its toasters feature cancel, defrost and reheat settings.
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Smeg was rated five stars for performance, design, ease of cleaning, features and functionality and ease of use. It scored four stars for value for money, durability and overall satisfaction.
Smeg’s toasters are said to combine ergonomics, functionality and aesthetics. It offers two-slice and four-slice models that come in an extensive range of colours: black, cream, gold, matte champagne, matte white, pastel blue, pastel green, red, rose gold, stainless-steel and white. Most models are equipped with reheat, defrost, cancel and bagel functions. Smeg toasters can also be purchased in long slot designs, with extra-large compartments.
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Sunbeam was rated four stars in all categories: performance, value for money, durability, design, ease of cleaning, features and functionality, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Sunbeam offers a large toaster range, catering to all different budgets. It stocks two-slice, four-slice and long-slot toasters for larger pieces of bread. Toasters can be purchased in a variety of finishes: brushed stainless-steel, stainless-steel, plastic, metal and satin metallic metal. Most Sunbeam toasters come equipped with high-lift levers, self-centring slots, browning controls and crumb trays. Sunbeam toasters offer cancel, reheat and defrost functions.
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Russell Hobbs scored five stars for design. It was rated four stars for performance, value for money, durability, ease of cleaning, features and functionality, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Russell Hobbs stocks plenty of two-slice and four-slice toasters to suit different households. It offers multiple toaster collections: Carlton, Brooklyn, Addison, Legacy, Attentiv, Groove, Distinctions, Colours Plus, Classic, Midnight and Camden. Most Russell Hobbs toasters feature wide and self-centring slots, high-lift levers and multi-level browning control. Russell Hobbs toasters are equipped with cancel, reheat and defrost functions.
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Breville was rated four stars in all categories: performance, value for money, durability, design, ease of cleaning, features and functionality, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Breville offers a range of automatic and manual toasters, with two-slice and four-slice designs available. Most Breville toasters feature variable browning control, lift-and-look levers, pre-set toast types and easy-clean crumb trays. Breville toasters are offered in stainless-steel and plastic, with multiple colour options available on some models. Breville also offers polish, cleaner and other maintenance products for its stainless-steel appliances.
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Big W Brilliant Basics was rated four stars for value for money, ease of cleaning and overall satisfaction. It scored three stars for performance, durability, design, features and functionality and ease of use.
The Big W Brilliant Basics toaster is an affordable option for those seeking simple and effective toasting. This model features a classic two-slice design, variable browning control and a slide-out crumb tray for easy cleaning. The toaster features defrost, reheat and cancel settings.
Anko scored four stars for value for money. It was rated three stars for performance, durability, design, ease of cleaning, features and functionality, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Anko offers a wide range of toasters, with varying designs for affordable prices. Models typically feature LED indication, variable browning control, slide out crumb trays and cancel, reheat and defrost settings. Toasters can be purchased in white, grey, black or silver and are made with plastic and stainless-steel designs. Anko also offers a toaster line with fluted exteriors to improve your kitchen aesthetic.
DeLonghi was rated four stars for durability and design. It scored three stars for performance, value for money, ease of cleaning, features and functionality, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
DeLonghi is an Italian manufacturer that produces a wide variety of kitchen appliances. Its toasters come in an extensive range of colours, finishes and designs to add to your kitchen aesthetic. DeLonghi’s toaster lines of Icona, Distinta and Luminosa each feature a unique style. Most toasters are equipped with bun warming racks, integrated electronic controls, extra-lift levers and removable crumb trays. DeLonghi toasters feature reheat, defrost and cancel functions.
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Not all brands in the market qualify for our ratings (based on minimum survey sample size), but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth considering. Here are several more brands to check out before making a purchase decision.
This report was written by Canstar Blue’s Home & Lifestyle Content Producer Kate Lockyer. She has completed a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Queensland. Kate’s been writing professionally for two years, and has worked as a content writer, media assistant and newsroom contributor for a variety of organisations and publications, including the National Family Violence Prevention Legal Service, community radio station 4ZZZ and Shelly’s Swim School.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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