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Cuisinart TOB-40N Classic vs Oster French Door Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Cuisinart TOB-40N Classic vs Oster French Door Toaster Oven. Considering the prices, it’s not apparent who’s the winner based on scores alone.
Cuisinart TOB-40N
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Oster French Door
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
The match between the Cuisinart TOB-40N Custom Classic Toaster Oven and the Oster French Door Digital Convection Toaster Oven (TSSTTVFDDG) was too close to comfort for the second contender. Considering the first product is cheaper, it’s not entirely apparent who’s the winner based on scores alone.
The Cuisinart has a large cooking chamber for its medium size category but not as much as the extra large Oster. Moreover, it lacks the features that the Oster has, like a single-pull French door, an LCD, a convection system, and an interior light.
However, the Oster’s buttons usually require a bit of force to register. The Cuisinart’s dials are quite precise but they are also quite flimsy. Moreover, the Cuisinart had many tricky nooks and crannies that made it more difficult to clean than the Oster.
Performance evaluation was where the interesting upset happened. Both ovens produced good results, but the Oster only scored higher than the Cuisinart in roasting whole chicken.
Although the Cuisnart doesn’t have a convection system, its higher power draw allowed it to score higher in most of the tests, including toasting bread, baking pizza, and fries. We assumed its smaller cooking chamber also allowed it to get hot quicker and get better colors on foods.
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
- Large capacity
- Interior lighting available
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Sturdy build
- Air-ventilation holes on all sides
- Cool-touch door handles
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- No convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
- No convection toggle
- Buttons not reliably responsive
- Not very budget-friendly
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.