Toshiba AC25CEW-BS vs Mueller 4 Slice Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Toshiba AC25CEW-BS vs Mueller 4 Slice Toaster Oven. A faceoff between our best value toaster oven overall and our best value pick for the small category.
Toshiba AC25CEW-BS
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Mueller 4 Slice
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
- Performance (50%)7.7
- Design (25%)7.5
- Usability (25%)6.8
- Performance (50%)7.0
- Design (25%)5.3
- Usability (25%)5.2
The battles between the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Convection Toaster Oven and the Mueller 4 Slice Toaster Oven (MT-175) is one of the occasions where size matters. It’s an interesting faceoff where the first one is our best value toaster oven overall and the second one our best value pick for the small category.
Comparing the two highlights the common limitation of a small machine—the lack of features. The Mueller, similar to many other same-sized units, simply has three control dials and comes with no additional accessories beside an oven rack and baking pan.
Meanwhile, the Toshiba’s control panel has an LCD combined with three control knobs for accurately adjusting its cooking function, timer, and temperature. The oven also comes with a total of five accessories including a rotisserie kit and a rack clamp.
Credits where credits due, the Mueller has a high build quality equal to the Toshiba, shown in tits thick casing and firm control dials. Moreover, it has a detachable crumb tray that makes cleaning the inside easier—something usually tricky for small units.
Knowing the limitation from its size, the Mueller’s performance was the reason we gave it its title. It had a high score in toasting bread, equal to the Toshiba. Nonetheless, having a convection system simply gave the Toshiba the edge in getting the right color and texture when baking pizza, whole chicken, and fries.
Pros & Cons
- Highly affordable
- Good value in terms of functionality and accessories
- Lightweight but sturdy design
- Easy-to-turn knobs
- High-contrast digital display
- Cool-touch door handle
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- 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
- Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
- No internal lighting
- No convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
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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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