Top 7 Best-Value Toaster Ovens 2026

What we love

• Safety is your number-one priority -- this is the only toaster oven in this set with a perfect safety score across all three criteria.
• You want the peace of mind that comes from UL Listed certification -- an independent lab has tested this appliance for fire, shock, and overheating.
• You want a porcelain-enamel interior that's chemically inert, easy to clean, and won't degrade at any cooking temperature.
• Ten preset cooking functions with LCD + dial controls give you enough versatility for everyday family meals.

Worth knowing

• You need 500°F for pizza stone use or high-heat searing -- the Omni Plus caps at 450°F.
• You want lab-verified temperature precision -- the Breville BOV800XL is the only option with independently confirmed accuracy.
• You're on a tight budget -- the GreenLife at $99.99 offers similar efficacy with PFAS-free ceramic nonstick at less than half the price.

What we love

• ETL-certified electrical safety is your priority and you're comfortable with the undisclosed interior coating material.
• You want 12 preset cooking functions including Dual Cook, Dehydrate, and Proof -- the most versatile preset lineup here.
• You value the Cuisinart brand reputation and adjustable high/low convection fan speeds.

Worth knowing

• You need to know what coating touches your food -- Cuisinart says 'nonstick' but won't specify PTFE or ceramic. The Instant Omni Plus clearly discloses porcelain enamel.
• You're price-sensitive -- at $300, this is $50 more than the Instant Omni Plus which scores 91 vs 58.
• Material transparency is a deciding factor for your family -- the non-disclosure of coating type makes informed safety decisions impossible.

What we love

• You want maximum cooking versatility -- 13 presets including Sear Crisp, Griddle, and Frozen Pizza modes that no other oven here offers.
• You need 500°F for pizza stone use or high-heat searing and want Dual Heat Technology for faster preheating.
• The Smart Thermometer for internal food temperature monitoring is important to your cooking style.
• You've accepted the unspecified coating and lack of certification as known unknowns.

Worth knowing

• You need to know what coating touches your food -- Ninja won't disclose whether the interior is PTFE or ceramic. At 500°F, this matters more than on any other oven in the comparison.
• You want independently certified electrical safety -- no UL or ETL mark was found for the SP351.
• Safety transparency is a priority -- both the interior coating and safety certification are unresolved. The Instant Omni Plus at $20 less offers a porcelain-enamel interior and UL Listed certification.

What we love

• You want the absolute simplest toaster oven possible — three functions (bake, broil, toast), analog dials, roll-top door, done.
• Silence during cooking matters — with no fan, this is the quietest oven in the batch.
• The roll-top door accessibility is a must-have feature for your kitchen setup.

Worth knowing

• You're comparing this to the 31123DA — for $3 more, the convection model adds a fan that fundamentally improves cooking performance.
• You want any form of air frying or convection cooking — this oven has neither.
• The 'NO LONGER AVAILABLE' status on Hamilton Beach's website concerns you — warranty support and replacement parts may become harder to get.

What we love

• You want an affordable convection toaster oven under $100 with the unique roll-top door for easy access.
• Material composition of the interior is not a priority for your family — you're comfortable with an undisclosed nonstick.
• The straightforward analog controls and basic convection bake/broil/toast functions are all you need.

Worth knowing

• You want to know what's touching your food — Hamilton Beach won't disclose the interior coating type (PTFE, ceramic, or other).
• You need digital precision or preset cooking functions — this has analog dials only.
• You're comparing against the Midea Flexify at $170 — for $70 more you get porcelain-enamel interior, digital LCD, and 10 cooking functions.

What we love

• You want a PFAS-free toaster oven without paying $250 -- at $100, this is the budget entry point for ceramic nonstick.
• Simple analog controls work for your cooking style and you don't need digital presets or precision temperature setting.
• You're buying a starter toaster oven and want to avoid PTFE without a premium investment.

Worth knowing

• You want digital controls with presets -- every other oven in this comparison offers digital LCD interfaces.
• You need long-term coating durability -- ceramic nonstick wears faster than enamel, and at $100 you may find yourself replacing it sooner.
• You want independently certified electrical safety -- neither UL nor ETL certification was found for this model.

What we love

• You want the best cooking performance in this batch — Even-Heat Convection with brand-claimed precision and 360° Air Fry are the top efficacy features.
• Nine preset cooking functions with digital LCD controls match your preference for guided, precise cooking.
• The KitchenAid brand reputation, Whirlpool backing, and build quality matter more to you than interior coating disclosure.

Worth knowing

• You expect a $280 oven to disclose what's touching your food — KitchenAid offers the same material transparency as models costing a third of the price.
• You'd rather spend $170 on the Midea Flexify and get porcelain-enamel interior with confirmed PFAS-free cooking surface.
• You want independently verified temperature accuracy — KitchenAid claims 'Even-Heat' precision but no lab has tested it.