Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4 Slices vs Oster 6 Slice Convection Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4 Slices vs Oster 6 Slice Convection Oven. The main differences between a small toaster oven and a large one.
Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4 Slice
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Oster 6 Slice Convection Oven
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
- Performance (50%)6.3
- Design (25%)5.1
- Usability (25%)5.5
- Performance (50%)7.0
- Design (25%)6.2
- Usability (25%)6.6
The battle between the Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4 Slices (31344DA) and the Oster 6 Slice Convection Oven (TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2) is an easy one. It showcases the main differences between a small toaster oven and a large one; and why the latter usually wins. While it’s true that the Oster is at nearly double the price of the Hamilton, it provides more practical value.
The larger size of the Oster allows for more cooking space, a convection system, an interior light, a slide-out crumb tray, and a digital control panel. Meanwhile, the Hamilton simply has two analog control dials and a roll-top door that makes it slightly easier to maneuver food in and out.
Both toaster ovens have similar power outputs, so their results in toasting bread didn’t differ much from one another. However, the Oster’s convection fan brought up advantages in getting the right color and texture when baking pizza, whole chicken, and fries.
Pros & Cons
- Lightweight and small size
- Durable alloy steel casing
- Cool-touch door handle
- Simple control knobs
- Stay-on feature
- Quartz heating elements with safeguards
- Energy-saving
- Large capacity
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Cool-touch door handle
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- High-contrast digital display
- Internal lighting available
- Extra functions
- No convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Buttons not reliably responsive
Key Specs
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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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