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Panasonic FlashXpress vs Black and Decker 4 Slice Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Panasonic FlashXpress vs Black and Decker 4 Slice Toaster Oven. Digital toaster ovens are not necessarily better than analog ones.
Panasonic Flashxpress
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Black and Decker 4 Slice
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
Comparing the Panasonic FlashXpress (NB-G110P) to the Black and Decker 4 Slice (TO1760SS) demonstrates that digital toaster ovens are not necessarily better than analog ones. The former has a slightly higher overall score, but we don’t deem it sufficient to warrant it being more than twice as expensive as the latter.
The Panasonic's auto-pull rack is a unique feature but it prevented us from utilizing the already small cooking chamber. We do appreciate the interior light which is something rare in a small unit.
The FlashXpress includes a number of cooking presets typical of Japanese appliances, but they are not particularly practical. In addition, the oven's timer and temperature range are not flexible enough to increase its score in our ‘user control’ criteria.
All things considered, the Panasonic isn’t more convenient to use than the Black+Decker. This is despite the fact that the Black+Decker simply has three analog control dials for the timer, temperature, and function.
Despite its relatively low power output, the Panasonic could reach and maintain a very high temperature, resulting in far shorter cooking times than its peers. This gave it a significant advantage over the Black+Decker in baking pizza, whole chicken, and frozen fries. However, when coupled with a limited toast setting, the result was significantly less desirable than the Black+Decker's.
Pros & Cons
- 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
- 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
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Having only one tray level
- Not particularly 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.
