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Cuisinart TOB-40N vs Breville BOV450XL Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Cuisinart TOB-40N vs Breville BOV450XL Toaster Oven. The comparison between a medium-sized, classic countertop toaster oven and a small, smart unit.
Cuisinart TOB-40N
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Breville BOV450XL
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
Purely in terms of score, the Cuisinart TOB-40N and the Breville BOV450XL tied in our performance tests. However, upon a closer look, you’ll find that the Breville has the upper hand in three out of four tests, if only slightly.
The design aspect was where the Breville gained a decisive advantage. With the same power rating, the Breville’s four quartz heating elements are more efficient than the Cuisinart’s four nichrome ones.
However, we suspected the oven’s smart heating algorithms may have caused inconsistencies in its heating performance. This could explain its loss in baking french fries, since they require a stable high temperature.
The Breville’s digital display allows for more cooking functions and unique features than the 100% analog control of the Cuisinart. However, it doesn’t have a stay-on feature like the Cuisinart.
While the Cuisinart has a slightly greater capacity, the Breville has three tray levels as opposed to two, which makes it easier to make minor adjustments to the outcome. To further help with that, the Breville also has tray-level indicators on the glass door.
As a shared useful feature, both ovens have slide-out crumb trays. Plus, the Breville’s interior is easier to clean thanks to its non-stick surface coating.
With a marginal difference in the score between the two, we believe the Cuisinart TOB-40N is a better choice budget-wise. However, if you think the added modern features are worth it, the Breville BOV450XL is still a solid choice.
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
- 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
- No convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
- No interior lighting
- No convection fan
- Inconsistent heating elements
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.