Toaster recommendation

I have a basic 2 slice toaster, had it for years. I pop it in the cupboard when not in use.

Russell Hobbs Inspire is a Which? Best Buy affordable toaster.
I bought one for my son when he moved and he is very happy with it.

I saw a clip where a Sage toaster was tested. It was very expensive but some features appealed to me and I chucked out my old cheap one which was getting dangerous and bought it.

It has wide slits and even a "crumpet" setting. I have always used toastie bags to prevent the crumbs falling in into the bottom. The only nitpick I have is that there is no way to lock the sliding toaster grade button into position and that it is too big to hold with one hand. It needs a handle somewhere to make it easier to lift. The holders for the cable underneath are also not really suited for the job. However, it is a sturdy and versatile toaster and I am particularly pleased with the "a bit more" and "a quick look" settings.

www.sageappliances.com/uk/en/products/toasters/bta825.html

Like Nongran I have found that cheap toasters are just as reliable and do a good job ( ditto kettles.) I don’t even know the make of toaster we now have ( or kettle) but paying more doesn’t mean anything.

We've got a cheap Tesco toaster. Does what it said it would do on the box. We've had it 8 years. It sits proudly on the worktop (I'm not a toaster snob), takes 4 slices of thick bread, and if I flatten them, will even take my croissants! Job done.

Look at the reviews on Amazon it will give the opinion of thousands of people.

The best toaster I had was a kitchaid one. Lost custody when my ex husband took it!

I never had a toaster. Can’t bear a lot of stuff on the worktops.
But we went through a period of about six weeks during the first lockdown without a cooker, so I bought a four slice SMEG mainly because it looks nice, but now I’m hooked, and I don’t know how I managed without it.

I have had my Dualit toaster for 25 years.
I wouldn’t have any other.
I’m about to buy one for our holiday let.