COMFEE CFO-BB101 vs Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
COMFEE CFO-BB101 vs Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 Toaster Oven. Let’s compare a small, analog, conventional toaster oven to a large, digital, convection unit.
Specifications
Design
While being compact, the Comfee CFO-BB101 has a good capacity compared to the similar-sized Hamilton Beach 31401. Moreover, it still has all the standard exterior features, plus a neat detachable crumb tray. However, it’s very lacking in terms of the interior even though it uses quartz heating elements. Its overall construction also leaves a lot to be desired.
The Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 has a simple and sturdy design, plus a convenient slide-out crumb tray. The large interior houses a togglable lightbulb and convection system. A consistent disadvantage that this oven has is its low wattage compared to something like the Ninja DT201.
Usability Comparison
The Comfee CFO-BB101 doesn’t have anything strong going for it in terms of usability. The simple control has some drawbacks and doesn’t provide much convenience. However, a detachable crumb tray makes it easier to clean the oven, especially if the oven is of this size.
While the digital control panel of the Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 is straightforward and easy to use, its buttons can be more responsive. In addition to that, having to press Cancel before changing functions can get annoying.
The convection fan isn’t all-applicable, but it’s not a problem. On the other hand, the oven’s design features, including its accessories, make cleaning an effortless exercise.
Performance Test
The Comfee CFO-BB101 has only two heating elements, and this often resulted in uneven coloring on our test dishes. Our speculation was that the low power output hinders the oven’s performance in test dishes that require a high temperature (> 400°F), including pizza and fries. One solution could be to decrease the amount of food compared to what we used for our test amount.
In addition, it was hard to input an exact temperature and time due to the limited settings on the control knob, especially for making toast. A small unit that doesn’t have temperature and control problems is the Breville BOV450XL.
The strongest performance aspect of the Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 was the even coloring on our test dishes, thanks to its convection system. However, it didn’t meet the mark in baking frozen french fries.
This was probably due to the low power output combined with the large capacity, unlike the picks on our best toaster oven list. Moreover, having only two tray positions made it tricky to get the toast done right on both sides.
Overall Scores
Pros & Cons
- Extra-small size
- Energy-saving
- Quartz heating elements have safeguards
- Cool-touch door handle
- Stay-on feature
- Detachable 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 convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Buttons not reliably responsive
Conclusion
As one of our cheapest and smallest tested units, the COMFEE CFO-BB101 Compact Toaster Oven doesn’t stand a chance against a decent large unit like the Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 Digital Convection Toaster Oven.
The Oster was better in all of our performance tests, including toasting bread, baking pizza, roasting a whole chicken, and baking french fries. From what we understand, the Oster had the benefits of a convection system, more heating elements, and most importantly, a higher power draw.
Design-wise, the Comfee had something rarely any units did—a detachable crumb tray. However, that feature couldn’t change the fact that the oven itself had a lower build quality than the Oster.
Like the Comfee, the Oster didn’t have many added convenience features. Its LCD and control buttons were more precise than the Comfee’s analog dials but could be improved. The large cooking chamber made the Oster significantly easier to clean, however.
Nonetheless, the COMFEE CFO-BB101 is an adequate extra small, budget toaster oven. On the other hand, the Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 is suitable for someone looking for a simple and robust large unit.
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.
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.
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.
