Breville BTA730XL Bit More Toaster, 4 Slice, Brushed Stainless Steel

Who would guess that it is SOOOOO difficult to make a reasonably decent toaster that works? That actually makes: 'toast'. When my clapped out, 10 y.o. toaster quit, I purchased a less expensive $35 toaster. Results were tragic (took forever, and half the slice was not toasted, while the other half was burned), so it was returned (Thank You Amazon for making returns so easy!). Next I went a little upscale and purchased a $65 toaster, figuring (Incorrectly) that if I spend more $$, I will get a better toaster. WRONG! Literally about a third of the heating elements did not glow orange, with predictably poor, uneven toasting results. So back it went also (Thanks again Amazon). I went back to research mode, and read a LOT (a really lot) of toaster reviews. These reviews were all over the map. Some people loved the model they reviewed, but mostly I saw a lot of toaster hate. Who knew this country was so divided... over toasters? I then read the Consumer Reports ratings for toasters. This Breville was rated #1 or #2, and yes it was (is) a $100 toaster. $100! I ordered it anyway, figuring my kids wouldn't miss the $100 from the estate, when I die... OR one of them will inherit a really nice toaster! I have to tell you, this toaster is the greatest toaster since sliced bread! All the heating elements glow orange, This sounds like a no-brainer, but I can tell you from experience there are a lot of 'toasters' on the market, which should not be allowed to be called toasters, simply because not all of their heating elements work. The toast and bagels are toasted evenly (no light spots or burned edges). It is FAST! I haven't timed it yet, but it toasts at least 2X faster than my old toaster. I like the Lift & Look lever, which allows you to peek at the toast without stopping. That same lever is also the high lift lever, which allows you to lift shorter bread products higher for easy removal. The long slots accept the long sourdough slices we like. The controls are intuitive and easy to use. The temp slider has a quality feel to it. Set it to '3' (mid range) and toast comes out golden! I know this model is called a 'Bit More, 4 slice Toaster', but I never use the bit more button. Once I have toasted bread or bagels a few times and figured out which temp setting works best, the toaster repeats every time. It is awesome! This Breville Toaster is also not racist or discriminatory. It toasted white, brown, or dark rye with equal enthusiasm, and speed. If everyone on both sides of the aisle would own a Breville, I am guessing we could end politically charged arguing. < Well, maybe that last statement is a bit of a stretch... AND, lastly, this toaster has a Breville Assist™ plug. This electrical plug has a hole in it for your finger, and it is ergonomically shaped, which makes plugging and unplugging a breeze. It is fun to plug this toaster in, and I sincerely hope that a lot more kitchen appliances get a Breville Assist™ plug! This toaster is highly recommended! I hope there is a Breville in every home in America. Think how much nicer this country would be! This is not a paid advertisement. The views expressed are the sole opinion, and experiences of the reviewer.

I was looking for a new toaster for my new home. This new place being a clean slate for me to furnish, I wanted something decent in terms of looks and performance. Breville’s The Bit More delivers on both those aspects, and I think it’s the best high-end toaster that fits my needs perfectly. It’s not easy to innovate in the world of toasters. After all, there isn’t too much that a toaster needs to deliver on. I just wanted something that: 1. looked nice 2. toasted evenly 3. was compatible with bagels 4. had a simple interface (no frivolous features) 5. didn’t take up much room (I opted for the 2 slice variant) My favorite lifestyle/home products review website, The Sweethome recommends The Bit More as their “Upgrade” pick. I honestly went with this one over the Oster Jelly Bean Toaster (which costs half as much) because I thought this one would look really nice in my new kitchen, which has an abundance of brushed metal appliances (and it does). The “Bit More” feature sounded really handy as well (and it is). Since you already know that I really like this toaster, let me give you a quick rundown of what I like and dislike about this product in the form of readily digestible bullet points. Pros: - Beautiful industrial design. The brushed metal body blends in with my kitchen really well, and I think the texture in general is a pretty universal fit in most kitchens (unlike the solid colors Oster’s Jelly Bean comes in). The LED lights that indicate toasting time are absolutely delightful. The row of lights light up and down as you move the knob, and it’s a strange feeling to have such a simple little kitchen appliance behave this way. Even the power cable is designed to be unplugged effortlessly, with an actual hole for your finger to pass through when pulling. - Toasting levels are REASONABLE. This one is huge. A lot of toasters usually come with a timing system that really doesn’t care about setting your bread on fire on the maximum setting. While I don’t set my The Bit More’s timing knob on the maximum setting ever, I don’t think it will burn your bread to charcoal levels of blackness (although you can use the “Bit More” feature to achieve that if you want!). No more worrying about overdoing your toast. You can feel free to turn up the timing and still not have to worry. - The “Bit More” feature is more than a gimmick. I often change bread and bagel brands, because why not? The amount of toasting required for the perfect crispiness varies between them. It’s really nice to be able to hit that button, start toasting and walk away for a bit. Regardless of the timing knob’s current position, it automatically toasts for 30 extra seconds. - Toasting is fairly uniform. I mostly use it for bagels, but it works really well for bread slices as well. It’s not extremely uniform, visually. But I can never tell if one part of my bagel has been toasted more than the other by taste. You can see an example of what my bagels look like after toasting in one of the attached images. - It's sufficiently easy to clean. Crumbs (and seeds from my everything bagels) go through several different gaps and holes throughout the body and collect at the bottom. It's not perfect, but can be cleaned using the removable crumb tray and by shaking the entire device over a sink. So far, it seems there aren't many corners where crumbs can get trapped. Cons: - The “Lift and Look” feature is only moderately useful. Maybe it’s just the size of my bread slices and bagels, but the lift doesn’t seem to make much of a difference. You can peek in just as well without lifting, although it may help slightly when picking the bread up and out of the slots. - The toaster body gets hot. I never move mine off my kitchen counter, so it isn’t a big deal to me. But keep in mind that most of the metal body conducts heat and you may have to wait a bit if you like to put your toaster away after use. If you don’t mind spending this much on a toaster, I think it really is worth purchasing. The “Bit More” feature is actually handy, and despite its mostly meaningless shortcomings, this is a very solid toaster. But hey, I’m not a toaster aficionado.

My kitchen is really equipped with Breville Small Appliances, I gotta admit. But it didn’t happen all at once. It happened slowly. I started with the Microwave Over in 2017. Then in 2019 I added the Thermal Coffee Maker and the Coffee Grinder amd now in 2023, I’m adding this Toaster. I find they make a statement on the counter. They have a sleek look to them that makes them be « out » standing from the rest of the competition and even though there might be another which has a few different options on it that maybe the Breville might not have, I’m still compelled to add the Breville to my cart vs the other brand. Breville is high quality and their performance is remarkable. The coffee maker makes the best coffee that I have ever made at home, the grinder grinds just the right amount of beans and the microwave is really powerful with a lot of cool little add on functions you won’t find anywhere else and now, this toaster. I haven’t made any toast in it yet although I demonstrate the cancel button in my video, but I’m sure that it will be the best toast I’ve had at home and restaurant quality! Cheers - Michel M.

Nunca habia tenido un tostador de pan, busque mucho antes de decidirme cual comprar, me alegro no haber tomado mucho en cuenta algunos malos comentarios que vi en unas reseñas, es el tostador perfecto lo digo con sinceridad, me ha encantado! En ocasiones solo lo utilizo para calentar un poco el pan, en la mínima potencia y queda con una textura muy rica. Tiene el tamaño perfecto para poner 4 rebanadas de pan grandes yo compro de Oroweat, queda justo en lo ancho pero en lo alto lo cubre perfectamente, esto lo digo porque vi un comentario que decia que no alcanzaba a cubrir bien el pan de arriba y eso no es cierto lo cubre de sobra. No tengan miedo, yo tarde mucho en decidir por eso, me alegro haberme arriesgado, estoy feliz con mi compra.

I needed to replace my 30+year old toaster which forgot how to toast. After some research, it seemed that the Breville could do the job. The toaster is on the heavy side (weight), so it is a solid built item. It toasts pretty evenly and if you want it darker, you can pop it back down and press the "a bit more" button and it toasts it a bit longer (and darker). It does a good job. The only downside is that is takes a little longer to toast than my old toaster....which in the end, forgot how to toast so.... Yes, I would recommend this product. If you want a new toaster, definitely consider this Breville. You won't be disappointed.

Excelente tostador de pan muy buena calidad y materiales como todo lo de la marca de Breville se los recomiendo mucho.

Well it has lasted two years before it just started to partially toast bread. My first one lasted three years before it just melted the elements out and died. For the price I though I might get 30 years out of them since my old Black and Decker lasted 20+.WOW I am adding this new info that might work for someone else! X fingers. Now having said this about it a friend told me to slide the timer control back and forth a dozen times or or and see if it browns better afterwards. I did that and low and behold a perfect piece of toast. Today I browned up English muffins perfectly. Hope this lasts, I guess time will tell. If it doesn't I will post back here.