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Cuisinart TOB-40N vs Cuisinart TOA-60 Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Cuisinart TOB-40N vs Cuisinart TOA-60 Toaster Oven. The duel between two toaster ovens of the same brand, one with and the other without a convection fan.
Cuisinart TOA-60
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Cuisinart TOB-40N
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
When comparing performance, we find that the Cuisinart TOA-60 consistently produced excellent results in all the tests. The Cuisinart TOB-40N, on the other hand, pales in comparison although it was able to perform well in making toast, baking pizza, and roasting a whole chicken.
Although both ovens use 1800 Watts of power, foods cooked using the Cuisinart TOB-40N tend to color unevenly due to the absence of a convection system. The oven’s inefficient heating system became obvious when tested for baking french fries.
The ovens have a sturdy build, simplistic design, 100% analog control, and similar size. While both have a slide-out crumb tray and an interior safety hook, the Cuisinart TOB-40N has an added auto-slide rack. Despite both having the standard baking rack and pan, the Cuisinart TOA-6 comes with an air fryer basket, which makes it more versatile in cooking with different methods.
Each oven has a different style of control dials but these are simply a matter of aesthetic preference. However, we do feel the Cuisinart TOA-60’s dials are of better quality.
One customized aspect of the Cuisinart TOB-40N is that it doesn’t have a timer. This means the oven will stay on until the Function knob is physically rotated to Off.
Comparing two different models of the same brand is one of the most practical ways of identifying the desirable qualities of a toaster oven. Between the Cuisinart TOB-40N and the Cuisinart TOA-60, the latter comes out on top in every aspect.
Pros & Cons
- Simple and straight-to-the-point control knobs
- Sturdy design and durable material
- Convection fan is all-applicable
- Electrical safety feature for the door
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Plenty of recipes included in the user manual
- 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
- Opening the door also turns off the light
- A bit heavier and taller than other same-type ovens
- Not very budget-friendly
- No convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
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.