bella 2 Slice KT-3127  Toaster Review

Reviewed Dec 15, 2023 at 08:23am
Test bench update Jul 13, 2026 at 10:55am
Tested using Methodology v1.2 
bella 2 Slice KT-3127

Track

6.6
Everyday Use 
7.2
Toast 
6.0
Bagels 
6.0
Crumb Management 
8.8
Size 

Track

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The bella 2 Slice KT-3127 is a budget-friendly toaster with a compact design. Its slots don't lift quite as high as some toasters, so if you like small items like English muffins, they're a bit harder to grab without burning yourself. However, it has preset cycles for bagels, frozen goods, and reheating without browning.

Our Verdict

6.6
Everyday Use 
7.2
Toast 
6.0
Bagels 
6.0
Crumb Management 
8.8
Size 
  • 6.6
    Everyday Use

  • Performance Usages

  • 7.2
    Toast
  • 6.0
    Bagels
  • 6.0
    Crumb Management
  • 8.8
    Size
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jul 13, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.2, which adds three new test boxes: Size, One-Sided Toasting, and Moisture Retention. We also updated the Usage and Performance Usages at the top of the review to reflect the new tests and provide clearer buying guidance for users. You can read more in the Changelog.
    2.  Updated Apr 24, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.1, which includes several new tests, including Capacity, Features, Crumb Management, and Toasting Speed. You can read more in the Changelog.
    3.  Updated Dec 15, 2023: Review published.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The bella 2 Slice Toaster only comes in black, and you can see the label for the unit we tested here.

    If you come across another variant or yours is different, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.

    Popular Toaster Comparisons

    The bella 2 Slice Toaster is a budget-friendly toaster with good performance. Like the KitchenAid 2-Slice Toaster with manual lift lever and the Black+Decker 2-Slice Toaster T2569B, it can produce anything from lightly-toasted to charred sandwich bread in one cycle. Its preset cycles take less time, and this model is a little more compact.

    If you're still looking for a recommendation, check out our lists of the best 2-slice toasters, the best 4-slice toasters, and the best toasters.

    Test Results

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    Design
    8.8
    Size
    Width
    6.6" (16.8 cm)
    Depth
    10.6" (27.0 cm)
    Height
    7.1" (18.0 cm)
    Countertop Footprint
    70 in² (454 cm²)
    7.0
    Capacity
    Slice Capacity
    2-Slice
    Slot Length
    5.4" (13.7 cm)
    Slot Width
    1.3" (3.4 cm)
    Long Slot
    No
    Slot Depth When Toasting
    5.1" (13.0 cm)
    Slot Depth When Fully Raised
    3.0" (7.7 cm)
    6.0
    Features
    Bagel Mode
    Timer Increase Only
    Frozen Mode
    Yes
    Stop Cycle Button
    Yes
    Cycle Countdown Indicator
    No

    Aside from settings for frozen items ('Defrost') and bagels, it has a reheat cycle lasting about 30 seconds that's meant to reheat toast without browning it.

    6.0
    Crumb Management
    Removable Crumb Tray
    Yes
    Body
    Housing Material
    Stainless Steel
    Power Cord Length
    28.7" (73.0 cm)
    Weight
    2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
    Performance
    6.5
    Toasting Evenness
    Evenly Browned Area
    63%
    Face-To-Face Difference
    65,335
    Slot-To-Slot Difference
    27,446
    4.8
    One-Sided Toasting
    Share Of Browning (Outer Faces)
    52%
    Share Of Browning (Inner Faces)
    48%
    7.6
    Moisture Retention
    Moisture Retained At Golden Brown Setting
    86.2%
    7.9
    Toasting Speed
    Toasting Time To Golden Brown
    154 s
    Measured Wattage
    875 W
    10
    Toasting Range
    Pale Toast
    Yes
    Light Brown Toast
    Yes
    Golden Brown Toast
    Yes
    Dark Brown Toast
    Yes
    Charred Toast
    Yes
    Golden Brown Toast Setting
    Setting 4