Toshiba AC25CEW-BS vs Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Toshiba AC25CEW-BS vs Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 Toaster Oven. A comparison between two digital convection toaster ovens—one medium-sized and the other large.
Specifications
Design
The Toshiba Toaster Oven AC25CEW is light, sturdy, and boasts a good design that encompasses its accessories. Features that stand out for us are its many ventilation holes, sturdy stands, and lightweight structure.
The Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 has a simple and sturdy design, plus a convenient slide-out crumb tray. The large interior houses a togglable lightbulb and convection system. A consistent disadvantage that this oven has is its low wattage compared to something like the Ninja DT201.
Usability Comparison
The Toshiba AC25CEW Toaster Oven isn’t difficult to use but it’s not particularly convenient either. The accessories show signs of attention to detail but not so much the user interaction.
While the digital control panel of the Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 is straightforward and easy to use, its buttons can be more responsive. In addition to that, having to press Cancel before changing functions can get annoying.
The convection fan isn’t all-applicable, but it’s not a problem. On the other hand, the oven’s design features, including its accessories, make cleaning an effortless exercise.
Performance Test
The Toshiba Toaster Oven AC25CEW did well in all of our performance tests, mainly thanks to its convection system. It also got plus points for the convenient accessories, putting it above many of the same-sized units, e.g., the Hamilton Beach 31127D.
We thought its results in toasting bread, roasting a whole chicken, and baking french fries could have been better with a higher power output though. Surprisingly, it was excellent at baking pizza despite its 1500 W of power.
The strongest performance aspect of the Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 was the even coloring on our test dishes, thanks to its convection system. However, it didn’t meet the mark in baking frozen french fries.
This was probably due to the low power output combined with the large capacity, unlike the picks on our best toaster oven list. Moreover, having only two tray positions made it tricky to get the toast done right on both sides.
Overall Scores
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
- 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 safety mechanism for the door
- Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
- No internal lighting
- Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Buttons not reliably responsive
Conclusion
During the competition with the Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 Digital Convection Toaster Oven, the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Digital Convection Toaster Oven once again proved itself as our best-value pick. The Toshiba is slightly smaller and cheaper than the Oster but has substantially higher scores.
Both units have a similar convection system and four nichrome heating elements, so the Toshiba’s higher power output allowed it to significantly pull ahead in toasting bread and baking pizza. However, roasting a whole chicken didn’t require as high a temperature, so the two toaster ovens had an even score. Moreover, the difference in power wasn’t enough to make a noticable difference in baking french fries.
Design-wise, the Toshiba had a more sturdy build and more durable material. Although both units were digital, the Toshiba’s LCD displayed the information more thoroughly. In addition, the Toshiba’s buttons were also more responsive than the Oster’s.
Overall, the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Toaster Oven gives you more bangfor your buck. Nonetheless, the Oster TSSTTVMNDG-SHP-2 Digital Convection Toaster Oven is still a decent, simple, and robust large unit.
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.
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.
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.
