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Breville BOV450XL vs Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Breville BOV450XL vs Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 Toaster Oven. A comparison between a durable, easy-to-clean, small toaster oven and a large, inexpensive unit.
Breville BOV450XL
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Oster 6 Slice Convection Oven
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven and the Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 6-Slice Digital Convection Toaster Oven are two units with interestingly similar overall scores, despite being on two different ends of the size spectrum—the former is small while the latter is large. The Breville is slightly more expensive though, which isn’t a good start for it in this competition.
A higher power draw enabled the Breville to pull ahead of the Oster in our Toast and Baked French Fries tests. However, the Oster was able to retaliate in baking pizza and roasting a whole chicken—we assumed because of its convection system. Curiously, the Oster had faster average cooking times even though it has a larger cooking chamber and lower power draw.
The Breville had a higher build quality shown in its more durable stainless steel casing and responsive buttons compared to the Oster’s. The fact that the Oster had a convection system gained it many advantages in terms of design but not enough to get a higher score.
Both toaster ovens were simple to use, but none were particularly convenient. Thanks to its non-stick interior coating, cleaning the Breville was more manageable. However, the Breville fell just short in terms of ease of use because its door can’t open partially to let food cool down inside.
Overall, it comes down to if you want a small and durable toaster oven like the Breville BOV450XL or an inexpensive and large unit like the Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2.
Pros & Cons
- Unique feature buttons
- Non-stick interior
- High-contrast digital display
- Sturdy construction
- Cool-touch door handle
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- Large capacity
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Cool-touch door handle
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- High-contrast digital display
- Internal lighting available
- Extra functions
- No interior lighting
- No convection fan
- Inconsistent heating elements
- Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Buttons not reliably responsive
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Toast
Pizza
Whole Roasted Chicken
Baked French Fries
Design
In the Box
Exterior
Control Panel
Cooking Functions
Interior
Power Cord
Accessories
Build Quality
Capacity
Usability
User Control
Ease of Use
Cleanability
Behind the Comparison
Alan Nguyen is a writer and product reviewer at HealthyKitchen101. His major in English language teaching taught him to present concise information. In addition to his cooking hobby, he values the practical aspects of household appliances.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
Tuyet Pham is an award-winning Saigonese chef passionate about delicious and healthful foods. At HealthyKitchen101, she develops recipes and collaborates with our Research, Testing, and Review lab to evaluate the performance of cooking appliances. Her assessments add a strong authoritative voice to our product scoring process.
Nguyen Ntk is a graphic designer, photographer, and videographer whose philosophy centers around respecting and celebrating the beauty of reality. Through his lenses, Nguyen strives to capture the true essence of objects and events, showcasing and highlighting authentic features without distortion or exaggeration.
