The Best Toaster in Australia

Breakfast is awkward enough when everyone wants toast at once and you keep putting pale slices back down. The best toaster for that problem is the Breville Smart Toast BTA845: four wide slots, controls for checking and extending a cycle, and a 4.55 out of 5 owner score from 413 reviews make it our first recommendation.

You don’t need to spend that much for two slices of ordinary toast. The Kambrook is our budget buy, while the De’Longhi Icona Capitals is our choice for a smaller kitchen. All seven picks were in stock at Amazon Australia when checked.

Our toaster picks

• Best overall: Breville Smart Toast BTA845
• Best for different browning preferences: De’Longhi Distinta Moments
• Best for switching between bread types: Breville Toast Select Luxe
• Best 2 slice toaster for small kitchens: De’Longhi Icona Capitals
• Best budget toaster: Kambrook KTA120WHT
• Best for repairability: Dualit NewGen toaster and kettle bundle
• Best for extra browning time: KitchenAid KMT4109

Product		Price
	Breville The Smart Toast 4 slice Toaster (BTA845)	from $248.00 at Amazon · 3 shops	$248.00 at Amazon
	DeLonghi Distinta Moments 4 Slice Toaster - Black (CTIN4003BK)	from $183.00 at Amazon · 3 shops	$183.00 at Amazon
	Breville the Toast Select Luxe 2 Slice Toaster (BTA735BTR2JAN1)	from $198.00 at Amazon · 4 shops	$198.00 at Amazon
	Delonghi De'Longhi CTOC2003LA Icona Capitals 2 Slice Toaster	from $126.75 at Amazon · 3 shops	$126.75 at Amazon
	Kambrook 2 Slice Cool Touch Toaster (KTA120WHT)	from $49.00 at Amazon · 2 shops	$49.00 at Amazon
	Dualit NewGen 4 Slice Toaster 47060	from $740.04 at Amazon	$740.04 at Amazon
	KitchenAid 4 Slice Toaster Empire Red (5KMT4109AER)	from $197.00 at Bing Lee · 2 shops	$197.00 at Bing Lee

1. Best overall: Breville Smart Toast BTA845

If breakfast means several slices and repeated checks to get the colour right, the Breville Smart Toast is worth the extra spend. Its four-slice capacity reduces the need for separate batches, and Breville says Lift & Look lets you inspect your toast during the cycle.

The useful part of the “Smart” name is fairly straightforward. If a slice needs longer, A Bit More adds time rather than making you start another full cycle. We’d pay for that control before paying for a finish that matches the kettle.

Its JB Hi-Fi rating is 4.55 out of 5 from 413 reviews. That’s the largest owner-review count among these picks, and a stronger reason to put it first than Breville’s promise of flawless toast.

The catch is cost. It’s dearer than every other standalone toaster here. The Dualit bundle costs more. If you usually make two slices and leave the browning dial alone, the Kambrook is a more sensible purchase.

Our verdict: Our first choice for a busy breakfast routine where capacity and control matter. Buy a cheaper two-slice model if those extras won’t get used.

2. Best for different browning preferences: De’Longhi Distinta Moments

When one person wants light toast and another wants it darker, the De’Longhi Distinta Moments gives each side its own controls. That’s a better reason to choose it than its styling: you can set the two pairs of slots differently.

De’Longhi also lists an extra-lift position, which should make finished toast easier to reach. Our take is that this is a practical four-slice buy without the higher price of the Smart Toast.

The Good Guys score is 4.7 out of 5 from 71 reviews. It’s a good rating, though it rests on fewer reviews than either Breville in this guide.

Choose it for separate browning preferences. If you only need two slices at a time, paying for four slots is harder to justify.

Our verdict: The best fit here when breakfast preferences differ. Its separate controls earn their place; four-slice capacity alone isn’t a reason to spend more.

3. Best for switching between bread types: Breville Toast Select Luxe

If your breakfast changes from white bread to bagels or English muffins, the Breville Toast Select Luxe gives you a starting setting for each. Breville says its six bread presets adjust the toasting time, so you don’t have to begin with the same setting for everything.

You can still check progress with the manual Lift & Look lever. Presets are useful, but we’d rather have the chance to inspect the toast than assume a named button gets every slice right.

It scores 4.34 out of 5 from 259 reviews at JB Hi-Fi. That’s a substantial review count, although the score is lower than the other owner-rated picks here.

The price is the objection. It costs slightly more than the four-slice Distinta Moments at our check. You’re paying for bread-specific controls rather than extra capacity.

Our verdict: Worth choosing if you regularly change bread types and want more control. For routine sliced bread, we’d spend less.

4. Best 2 slice toaster for small kitchens: De’Longhi Icona Capitals

A crowded benchtop needs a toaster that suits the space. The De’Longhi Icona Capitals is our two-slice recommendation for that situation because De’Longhi specifically describes it as compact and suited to smaller kitchens.

Its reheat setting is useful if you get distracted before breakfast: De’Longhi says it warms toast without additional browning. That’s a more relevant extra for this buyer than four-slice capacity.

The JB Hi-Fi owner score is 4.79 out of 5 from 48 reviews. We like that score, but the review count is modest. It shouldn’t outweigh the larger counts behind the Brevilles on its own.

It also costs more than the Kambrook. Our take is to pay the difference when the compact design and stated reheat function matter to you, rather than buying it for the rating alone.

Our verdict: Our best 2 slice toaster for a small kitchen. Choose it for the compact design and reheat function; choose the Kambrook when keeping the cost down matters more.

5. Best budget toaster: Kambrook KTA120WHT

If you just want breakfast sorted without an expensive appliance purchase, start with the Kambrook KTA120WHT. It’s the cheapest pick here, and its wide, deep slots give you a reason to consider it beyond price.

Kambrook lists six browning stages, so there’s room to adjust the colour rather than accept one fixed result. We wouldn’t spend more unless another toaster’s specific controls solve a problem you actually have.

Its 4.4 out of 5 from 76 reviews at The Good Guys is a useful owner score for a budget purchase. The limitation is capacity: two slices won’t suit everyone, particularly if breakfast regularly needs several batches.

Our verdict: The value buy for straightforward toast. Start here if you don’t need four slots or bread-specific presets.

6. Best for repairability: Dualit NewGen toaster and kettle bundle

If replacing an appliance because one part fails bothers you, the Dualit NewGen bundle deserves consideration. Dualit says the toaster is fully repairable, with repairable or replaceable parts. That’s its strongest reason to buy.

There’s independent support, too. T3 names it best overall for consistent toast and repairable construction, while Women’s Weekly Food recommends it for longevity. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check.

This listing is a toaster and kettle bundle, and it’s the most expensive purchase here. If you already have a kettle you’re happy with, we’d be reluctant to pay for the whole package.

Amazon Australia is the only retailer in the supplied data stocking this bundle; check the warranty and returns terms before buying.

Our verdict: Consider it when repairability is your priority and you need a kettle as well. For a toaster-only purchase, we’d choose one of the less expensive picks.

7. Best for extra browning time: KitchenAid KMT4109

When you need four slices but occasionally want a little more browning, the KitchenAid KMT4109 has a Little Longer function for that adjustment. Its high-lift lever should also make the finished slices easier to retrieve.

The Good Guys rating is 5 out of 5 from nine reviews. A perfect score from nine buyers is a promising start, not enough to move it ahead of the better-supported recommendations.

It costs less than the Smart Toast but more than the Distinta Moments. Our take is that the extra-time function gives it a clear reason to be here, while the small review count keeps it last.

Our verdict: A reasonable choice if you want four slices and an extra-time control without paying for the Smart Toast. We’d still choose the Breville first when the price difference is manageable.

How we chose

These reviews are based on owner ratings and review counts, maker specifications, independent recommendations where listed, and price and stock checks. We weigh the number of owner reviews alongside the score, then consider useful features and value; independent recommendations support the unrated Dualit. Every pick was available at Amazon Australia when checked.

Toaster buying guide

If breakfast takes too many batches, choose four slices

Count how many slices you normally need at once. Four-slice capacity is worth paying for when it solves a regular wait. If two slices cover breakfast, spend on controls you’ll use rather than unused capacity.

Four slots let you make four slices in one batch; they don’t prove a shorter toasting cycle. The supplied specifications don’t give comparable toasting times.

If people want different toast, look for separate controls

Independent controls let you choose different browning levels for each pair of slots. The Distinta Moments is our recommendation for this problem. Don’t assume that four slots automatically means separate settings.

If you cut thick bread, check the slots

Slot width and length answer different problems. Wide slots help with thickness; they don’t establish that a toaster will accommodate a long slice. Check the listed measurements against the bread you buy before choosing.

If you keep changing bread, consider presets

Bread-specific settings give you a starting point when breakfast varies. They’re less compelling if you buy the same sliced loaf every week. A browning control you understand may be all you need.

If toast goes cold before you eat, check the reheat setting

Look for a stated reheat function, and read what the maker says it does. Don’t assume every toaster can warm a finished slice without browning it further.

If you’re comparing toaster brands, compare the actual models

A familiar badge doesn’t settle the purchase. Look at the capacity, controls, warranty terms and owner-review count for the exact model. A high score from a handful of buyers deserves less confidence than a similar score from hundreds.

Toaster FAQs

Is a more expensive toaster worth buying?

Only when the extra cost fixes something that bothers you. Progress checks, additional browning time, separate controls and repairable parts are reasons to spend more. For basic two-slice breakfasts, our budget recommendation is the Kambrook.

Does a perfect owner rating make a toaster the best choice?

No. The number of reviews matters. KitchenAid’s perfect score comes from nine reviews, while the Smart Toast’s 4.55 comes from 413. We put more confidence in the larger count when making our overall recommendation.

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