Cuisinart TOB-40N Classic vs Mueller 4 Slice Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Cuisinart TOB-40N Classic vs Mueller 4 Slice Toaster Oven. A medium and a small unit with overall scores not too different from one another.
Cuisinart TOB-40N
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Mueller 4 Slice
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
- Performance (50%)6.8
- Design (25%)6.2
- Usability (25%)5.8
- Performance (50%)7.0
- Design (25%)5.3
- Usability (25%)5.2
The Cuisinart TOB-40N Custom Classic Toaster Oven and the Mueller 4 Slice Toaster Oven (MT-175) is a medium-sized and a small unit respectively. Coincidentally, their overall scores (and prices) aren’t too different from one another.
Both toaster ovens have analog control dials that are quite precise and no convection system or interior light. The Cuisinart has a slide-out crumb tray while the Mueller detachable crumb tray.
The Cuisinart received some extra points in design and usability for having carrying handles and a few more custom features. When you place the baking pan on the upper position, the door has a hook to pull it out when you open. The upper guide rail also has a safety hook so the baking pan won’t slide out all the way accidentally.
On the other hand, the Mueller had a slightly higher performance score. It was better than the Cuisinart at toasting bread and baking pizza despite its lower power output. The Cuisinart’s nichrome heating elements and higher power draw allowed it to brown the whole chicken and fries better, earning it a higher score in those tests.
Pros & Cons
- Spacious and non-stick interior
- Auto-slide rack
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Slide-out crumb tray
- Cool-touch door handle
- Stay-on feature
- High power output
- Lightweight and small size
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Cool-touch door handle
- Simple control knobs
- Stay-on feature
- Quartz heating elements have safeguards
- Energy-saving
- No convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
- No convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
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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.
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