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Black+Decker CTO6335S vs Instant Omni Plus 18L Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison

Black+Decker CTO6335S vs Instant Omni Plus 18L Toaster Oven. Buttons or touchscreen — which digital countertop convection toaster oven will win this duel?

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Black+Decker Convection

Instant Omni Plus 18L

Black+Decker CTO6335S vs Instant Omni Plus 18L Toaster Oven

Overall Verdict

Ranking by
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It’s our duty to announce that it wasn’t fair to pit the Black+Decker CTO6335S against the Instant Omni Plus 18L. In addition to being one of our best toaster ovens, the Instant showed excellent performance in our tests of roasting a whole chicken and baking french fries. The Black+Decker put up a good fight in the bread toasting department but lost it all in the rest.

The Black+Decker uses 1500 Watts of power to run four nichrome heating elements. It is built for a larger capacity as well. Meanwhile, the Instant has a higher power rating of 1800 W, one more nichrome heating element than its competitor, and a stronger convection system which justifies its alter ego as an air fryer.

Although not perfect, the Instant’s status bar and automatic reminders offer greater convenience than the Black+Decker. The smart programs also run across a wider temperature range than the Black+Decker. To top it off, the Instant’s touchscreen is more responsive than the Black+Decker’s buttons, though the screen’s contrast levels could use some improvement.

The Instant has four tray levels to better utilize its cooking space compared to the Black+Decker’s two. Moreover, the Instant comes with a rotisserie kit and air fryer basket to accommodate more cooking methods. The Black+Decker doesn’t have an interior light like the Instant even though its interior is black.

Despite the one-sided outcome, both ovens have their place in the kitchen for both novice and experienced cooks. The Black+Decker CTO6335S is a decent large-sized option if you’re on a budget while the Instant Omni Plus 18L is a pricier, high-performance unit that focuses on convenience.

Pros & Cons

  • Large capacity
  • Highly affordable
  • Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
  • High-contrast digital display
  • Sturdy exterior
  • Cool-touch door handle
  • Convenient slide-out crumb tray
  • Informative and eye-catching package
  • Smart Programs and cooking status bar
  • Electrical safety feature for the door
  • Convenient slide-out crumb tray
  • Safeguards for all heating elements
  • Complimentary app with detailed instructions and numerous recipes
  • Helpful toggles
  • Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
  • Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
  • No internal lighting
  • Buttons not reliably responsive
  • Touchscreen digital displays need more contrast
  • The master-control knob can be confusing

Key Specs

Dimensions
L19.29 x W13.38 x H10.62 inches
L16.54 x W15.75 x H13.90 inches
Weight
12.9 lbs (5.8 kg)
25.4 lbs (11.5 kg)
Control Type
LCD display + 13 buttons
black LCD digital touchscreen + one master-control knob
Temperature
200°F - 450°F
150°F - 450°F
Timer
1 minute - 2 hours
1 - 60 minutes
Cooking Functions
8
8

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$86.01
$233.55

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.0
8.2

Toast

7.0
7.5
From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
On the left: Level 3; In the middle: Level 4; On the right: Level 5
From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
The top and bottom of the best four pieces of toast from the stainless steel Black+Decker CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
On the left are the top and bottom of four pieces of toast from the first batch, and on the right are from the second batch.
From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
On the left: Level 1; In the middle: Level 2; On the right: Level 3
From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
The top and bottom of the best four pieces of toast from the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
On the left are the top and bottom of four pieces of toast from the first batch, and on the right are from the second batch.
Function
Toast
Toast
Number of Slices
4
4
Toast Level
4/7
2/5
Cooking Time
5m 10s
5m 25s
Second Batch
3m
4m 1s
Convection
No
No

Pizza

6.8
8.6
A toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
A toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
Two slices of oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top of one another.
Two hands break apart a slice of pizza with melty cheese, meat, and green bell peppers on top baked using a toaster oven.
A toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
A toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
The cross-section of a toaster oven baked pizza slice showing the crust. In the background is a pizza inside a baking tray.
Two hands break apart a slice of pizza with melty cheese, meat, and green bell peppers on top baked using a toaster oven.
Function
Bake
Bake
Temperature
450°F
450°F
Cooking Time
7m 30s
3m 50s
Convection
Yes
High

Whole Roasted Chicken

7.7
8.4
A whole roasted chicken using a toaster oven on a silver broiling rack and baking pan on a white background.
A whole roasted chicken using a toaster oven on a silver broiling rack and baking pan on a white background.
A tray of whole toaster oven roasted chicken. The thermometer has two probes inside the chicken and displays 189°F and 192°F.
Seven pieces of a carved chicken including a carcass, two breasts, two wings, and two thighs on a silver baking pan.
Two hands pulling apart a roasted chicken thigh. In the white background is the rest of the roasted chicken on a baking pan.
A whole roasted rotisserie chicken using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
A whole roasted rotisserie chicken using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
A tray of whole toaster oven roasted chicken. The thermometer has two probes inside the chicken and displays 178°F and 190°F.
Seven pieces of a carved chicken including a carcass, two breasts, two wings, and two thighs on an enamel baking pan.
The close-up of a pulled-apart roasted chicken thigh. In the background is the rest of the roasted chicken on a tray.
Function
Bake
Roast
Temperature
350°F
350°F
Cooking Time
1h
50 minutes
Convection
Yes
Yes

Baked French Fries

5.6
9.3
Pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on a silver baking pan on a white background.
Pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on a silver baking pan on a white background.
A close-up of pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on a silver baking pan.
Six pieces of broken-up baked french fries are stacked on top of pieces of whole fries on a silver baking pan.
Pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven inside an air fryer basket on a grey background.
Pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven inside an air fryer basket on a grey background.
A close-up of pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven inside an air fryer basket on a grey background.
Ten pieces of broken-up baked french fries are stacked on top of pieces of whole fries inside an air fryer basket.
Function
Bake
Air Fry
Temperature
400°F.
400°F.
Cooking Time
25m 50s
15m
Convection
Yes
High

Design

Overall Design Scoring
6.6
9.3

In the Box

An oven rack, a user manual, the BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven, a box, a baking pan, and a broiling rack.
An oven rack, air fryer basket, rotisserie kit, lifter, the Instant Omni Plus 18L, user manual, box, and enamel baking pan.

Exterior

5.0
9.5
A closed front of the Black+Decker CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
A closed front of the Black+Decker CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
The front of a closed Black+Decker CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven has a control panel and the right has ventilation holes.
The back and left sides of the Black+Decker CTO6335S Toaster Oven. The back has air ventilation holes and two black buffers.
A closed front of the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
A closed front of the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
The front of a closed Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Toaster Oven has a control panel and the right has ventilation holes.
The back and left sides of the Instant Omni Plus 18L have air ventilation holes. The back has a power cord and two buffers.
The top of the stainless steel Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven on a grey background.
On a grey background, the bottom of the stainless steel Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven has two stands.
Weight
12.9 lbs (5.8 kg)
25.4 lbs (11.5 kg)
Length
19.3" (49.0 cm)
16.5" (42.0 cm)
Width
13.4" (34.0 cm)
15.8" (40.0 cm)
Height
10.6" (27.0 cm)
13.9" (35.3 cm)
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Color
Silver
Silver
Door Handle
cool-touch
cool-touch
Tray Indicators
No
Yes
Crumb Tray
Slide-out
Yes

Control Panel

The BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Toaster Oven’s control panel has an LCD and 13 buttons for 8 cooking functions and 5 features.
The black touchscreen LCD of the Instant Omni Plus 18L Air Fryer Toaster Oven has 15 features and a master-control knob.
Type
LCD display + 13 buttons
black LCD digital touchscreen + one master-control knob
Temperature
200°F - 450°F
150°F - 450°F
Timer
1 minute - 2 hours
1 - 60 minutes
Indicator Light
Yes
Yes
Status Bar
No
No
Light Toggle
No
Yes
Convection Toggle
Yes
Yes
Rotation Toggle
No
Yes
Automatic Preheat
Yes
Yes
Audio Cues
No
Yes

Cooking Functions

The BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S’s cooking functions include Cookies, Pizza, Frozen snacks, Potato, Bake, Broil, Toast, and Bagel.

Interior

7.0
9.5
The BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S’s cooking chamber has 4 quartz heating elements with guards, 2 levels, and a convection fan cavity.
The BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S’s cooking chamber has 4 quartz heating elements with guards, 2 levels, and a convection fan cavity.
The stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven’s cooking chamber has a convection fan cavity on the right.
The Instant Omni Plus 18L’s cooking chamber has 2 bottom heating elements, 3 guide rails, a rotisserie socket and bracket.
The Instant Omni Plus 18L’s cooking chamber has 2 bottom heating elements, 3 guide rails, a rotisserie socket and bracket.
The 2 bottom quartz heating elements of the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven have guards.
The cooking chamber ceiling of the Instant Omni Plus 18L Toaster Oven has two quartz and one swirl nichrome heating element.
The cooking chamber’s right wall of the Instant Omni Plus 18L has four guide rails, a rotisserie socket, and a shining light.
Heating Elements
4 quartz
4 quartz and 1 nichrome
Convection Fan
Yes
Yes
Lighting
No
Yes
Tray Levels
2
4
Rotisserie
No
Yes
Safety Hook
No
No

Power Cord

A three-pronged plug power cord. In the background is the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
A three-pronged plug power cord. In the background is the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
Length
24.8" (63.0 cm)
2.8 ft (0.9 m)
Type
3-prong plug
3-prong plug
Power
1500 W
1800 W
Rated Output
120 V ~ 60 Hz
120 V ~ 60 Hz

Accessories

A stainless steel baking rack of the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven on a grey background.
A stainless steel baking rack of the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven on a grey background.
Length
14.2" (36.0 cm)
12.4" (31.5 cm)
Width
10.0" (25.4 cm)
11.4" (29.0 cm)
Height
0.9" (2.2 cm)
0.9" (2.4 cm)
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Build Quality

7.0
9.0
The front of an opened BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven with a baking rack, a baking pan, and a broiling rack
The front of an opened Instant Omni Plus 18L with a rack, a baking pan, an air fryer basket, a lifter, and a rotisserie kit.
The front of an opened Instant Omni Plus 18L with a rack, a baking pan, an air fryer basket, a lifter, and a rotisserie kit.
An oxidized slide-out crumb tray of the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven on a grey background.

Capacity

An opened front of the BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven with interior measurements on a white background.
An opened front of the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven with interior measurements on a white background.
Length
14.2" (36.0 cm)
13.8" (35.0 cm)
Width
12.6" (32.0 cm)
12.6" (32.0 cm)
Height
7.9" (20.0 cm)
8.7" (22.0 cm)

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
6.1
8.4

User Control

8.0
9.9

Ease of Use

5.0
8.0

Cleanability

6.0
7.0
Grease on the broiling rack of the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
Grease on the broiling rack of the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
Grease on the baking pan of the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
The cleaned broiling rack and baking pan of the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
Grease on the slide-out crumb tray inside the cooking chamber of the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
Grease on the slide-out crumb tray inside the cooking chamber of the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
The cleaned cooking chamber floor and 2 bottom heating elements of the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven.
Brushing the stained upper quartz heating elements of the Instant Omni Plus 18L 10-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven.

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