The deciding specification is published interior capacity, which ranges from a 9 inch pizza to a 26 quart air fry cavity.
By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared
We compared five countertop ovens using only manufacturer published dimensions, weights, wattage, and feature lists.
Eight functions and an 1800 watt Element iQ preheat.
A roll top door that stays up and out of the way.
Five functions including air fry, bake, broil, toast, and keep warm.
13.25 by 7.5 by 6.5 inches and 4.45 pounds.
0.5 cubic foot cavity and 1800 watts.
| Model | Brand | Size (capacity) | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven | Breville | large | 10.7 lb | Most cooking functions |
| Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4 Slice Countertop Toaster... | Hamilton Beach | 4-Slice | 8.2 lb | Best roll top door |
| BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Air Fry Toaster Oven | BLACK+DECKER | Medium Capacity | 9.14 lb | Best for air frying |
| Elite Gourmet ETO236 Compact 2-Slice Toaster Oven | Elite Gourmet | 2 Slice | 4.45 lb | Smallest footprint |
| Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler | Cuisinart | 17 Inch | 12.9 lb | Largest interior |
Eight functions and an 1800 watt Element iQ preheat.
A roll top door that stays up and out of the way.
Five functions including air fry, bake, broil, toast, and keep warm.
13.25 by 7.5 by 6.5 inches and 4.45 pounds.
0.5 cubic foot cavity and 1800 watts.
For a compact footprint, the Elite Gourmet ETO236 is the smallest at 13.25 by 7.5 by 6.5 inches and 4.45 pounds. The Breville BOV450XL offers eight cooking functions and an 1800 watt preheat. The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach has a roll top door and fits a 9 inch pizza. The BLACK+DECKER 4 Slice adds air frying and five functions. The Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler has a 0.5 cubic foot interior and 1800 watts. The Emeril Lagasse 26QT is the largest at 26.5 pounds with French doors.
“Published capacity, not performance, separates these ovens.”
Lush Editorial Team
Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.
Published dimensions and weights separate these five ovens more clearly than any cooking claim. The Elite Gourmet ETO236 is the smallest and lightest at 13.25 by 7.5 by 6.5 inches and 4.45 pounds. The Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler publishes the largest width at 17.0 inches and is the heaviest at 12.9 pounds. The Breville BOV450XL publishes the largest depth at 14.25 inches. The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach publishes the largest height at 11.93 inches.
Capacity figures tell a second story. The Cuisinart publishes a 0.5 cubic foot interior that fits 6 slices of bread or an 11 inch pizza. The Breville fits 4 slices and an 11 inch pizza. The Hamilton Beach and BLACK+DECKER each fit 4 slices or a 9 inch pizza. The Elite Gourmet is a 2 slice oven. Wattage is published for three models: 1800 watts for the Breville and Cuisinart, 650 watts for the Elite Gourmet.
| Specification | Breville BOV450XL | Hamilton Beach Easy Reach | BLACK+DECKER 4 Slice | Elite Gourmet ETO236 | Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width (in) | 16.0 | 16.12 | 15.5 | 13.25 | 17.0 |
| Depth (in) | 14.25 | 8.97 | 11.5 | 7.5 | 11.74 |
| Height (in) | 8.5 | 11.93 | 8.2 | 6.5 | 8.35 |
| Weight (lb) | 10.7 | 8.2 | 9.14 | 4.45 | 12.9 |
| Published capacity | 4 slices, 11 in pizza | 4 slices, 9 in pizza | 4 slices, 9 in pizza | 2 slices | 6 slices, 11 in pizza |
| Cooking functions | 8 | 3 | 5 | not published | not published |
| Wattage | 1800 W | not published | not published | 650 W | 1800 W |
| Timer | not published | 30 min | 30 min | 15 min | not published |
| Interior coating | Nonstick | not published | not published | not published | Nonstick |
The table does not tell you how evenly any of these ovens heats, how accurate the dials are, or how long they last. Those are performance questions, and no manufacturer publishes them. The table also leaves out the Emeril Lagasse 26QT, which is the largest and heaviest of the six models on the fact sheet but is not one of the five picks here. Use the table for fit and capacity, not for cooking quality.
The Breville BOV450XL publishes the highest function count among the five at eight: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Broil, Pizza, Roast, Cookies, and Reheat. It also uses five independent quartz elements under what Breville calls the Element iQ system. The BLACK+DECKER 4 Slice publishes five functions: Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Toast, and Keep Warm. The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach publishes three: bake, broil, and toast.
The Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler and the Elite Gourmet ETO236 do not publish a function count. Cuisinart lists toast, bagel, bake, broil, pizza, and keep warm among its functions. Elite Gourmet describes toasting, warming, and baking. If a specific function such as air fry or bagel matters to you, the published lists are the only reliable guide.
Timer ranges differ by model. The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach and the BLACK+DECKER 4 Slice each publish a 30 minute timer. The Elite Gourmet ETO236 publishes a 15 minute timer. The Breville and Cuisinart do not publish a timer range. The Breville uses an LCD display for its functions. The Hamilton Beach uses manual dials. The BLACK+DECKER uses a 30 minute timer with a removable crumb tray.
Temperature ranges are published for three models. The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach and the Elite Gourmet ETO236 both publish a 200 to 450 degree Fahrenheit range. The BLACK+DECKER does not publish a range but lists Bake and Broil settings. The Breville and Cuisinart do not publish temperature ranges. For low and slow baking, a published range is the only number you can check.
The Elite Gourmet ETO236 is the smallest and lightest of the five at 13.25 by 7.5 by 6.5 inches and 4.45 pounds. The Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler is the largest in width and weight at 17.0 inches and 12.9 pounds. The Breville BOV450XL publishes the largest depth at 14.25 inches. The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach publishes the largest height at 11.93 inches, which matters under wall cabinets.
Weight ranges from 4.45 pounds for the Elite Gourmet to 12.9 pounds for the Cuisinart, a difference of 8.45 pounds. If you move the oven often or store it between uses, that difference is the one to check. The Breville at 10.7 pounds and the BLACK+DECKER at 9.14 pounds sit in the middle. The Hamilton Beach is 8.2 pounds.
Published capacity is the clearest buying signal. The Cuisinart fits 6 slices of bread, 4 bagel halves, or an 11 inch pizza in its 0.5 cubic foot interior. The Breville fits 4 slices, a 6 cup muffin tray, or an 11 inch pizza. The Hamilton Beach and BLACK+DECKER each fit 4 slices or a 9 inch pizza. The Elite Gourmet is a 2 slice oven with no published pizza size.
Interior dimensions are published only for the Breville, at 11 by 10 by 4 inches. For the other four models, the manufacturer does not publish interior dimensions. That means you cannot confirm whether a specific baking dish will fit except by the slice and pizza counts each maker lists. When in doubt, the published pizza size is the safer guide.
Small countertop cook. The Elite Gourmet ETO236 is the smallest and lightest at 13.25 by 7.5 by 6.5 inches and 4.45 pounds. It has a 15 minute timer and a 200 to 450 degree range.
Toast and bagel household. The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach has a roll top door that stays up and out of the way. It fits 4 slices or a 9 inch pizza and has a 30 minute timer with a stay on function.
Air fry convert. The BLACK+DECKER 4 Slice adds an Air Fry setting and a mesh tray to five functions. It fits 4 slices or a 9 inch pizza and includes a bake pan and wire rack.
Multi function cook. The Breville BOV450XL offers eight functions, five quartz elements, and an 1800 watt preheat. It fits 4 slices or an 11 inch pizza and has a nonstick interior.
Large batch baker. The Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler has a 0.5 cubic foot interior that fits 6 slices or an 11 inch pizza. It publishes 1800 watts and includes a broiling rack and baking pan.
Several figures that would help a buyer are not published by the manufacturers. We list them here rather than estimate.
The Elite Gourmet ETO236 is the smallest among the five, at 13.25 inches wide, 7.5 inches deep, and 6.5 inches high. It weighs 4.45 pounds. That is 3.75 inches narrower than the Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler, which publishes the largest width in this group at 17.0 inches, and 6.75 inches less deep than the Breville at 14.25 inches.
The Breville BOV450XL lists eight functions: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Broil, Pizza, Roast, Cookies, and Reheat. The BLACK+DECKER 4 Slice lists five: Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Toast, and Keep Warm. The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach lists three: bake, broil, and toast. The Cuisinart and Elite Gourmet do not publish a function count.
The BLACK+DECKER 4 Slice Air Fry Toaster Oven includes an Air Fry setting and comes with an air fry mesh tray. No other model among the five publishes an air fry function. It fits a 9 inch pizza or 4 slices of bread, and it weighs 9.14 pounds.
The Emeril Lagasse 26QT has the largest published capacity at 26 quarts, and it is the heaviest at 26.5 pounds. The Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler has the largest interior among the non air fry models at 0.5 cubic feet, and it fits 6 slices of bread or an 11 inch pizza.
The Breville BOV450XL and the Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler both publish a nonstick interior coating for easier cleaning. The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach and BLACK+DECKER 4 Slice include a removable crumb tray. The Elite Gourmet ETO236 includes a nonstick bake pan, but its interior coating is not published.
The Breville BOV450XL and the Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler are both published at 1800 watts. The Elite Gourmet ETO236 is published at 650 watts. Wattage for the Hamilton Beach Easy Reach, the BLACK+DECKER 4 Slice, and the Emeril Lagasse 26QT is not published by the manufacturer.
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