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Hamilton Beach 31401 vs Panasonic FlashXpress Digital Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Hamilton Beach 31401 vs Panasonic FlashXpress Digital Toaster Oven. The second one has slightly higher scores throughout and a higher price.
Hamilton Beach 31401
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Panasonic Flashxpress
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
The Hamilton Beach 31401 4-Slice Toaster Oven and Panasonic FlashXpress Digital Toaster Oven (NB-G110P) are both small units. The second one has slightly higher scores in every aspect and also a higher price.
Both products have two quartz heating elements, three control dials, and a removable crumb tray. The Hamilton has a basic design with three control dials. On the other hand, the Panasonic has a digital control panel, a unique auto-pull rack, and an interior light that’s rare in a small unit.
The main advantage of the Panasonic is its ability to reach and maintain a high temperature. Although both units have relatively low power draws, the Panasonic has shorter cooking times in all of our tests compared to the Hamilton.
Pros & Cons
- 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
- Energy-efficient quartz and ceramic heating elements
- High-contrast digital display
- Internal lighting available
- Sturdy construction
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Cool-touch door handle
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- No convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Having only one tray level
- Not particularly 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.
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