The Breville the 'A Bit More' 2 Slice is a mid-range metal toaster. It's equipped with more extra features than most other models, including the 'A Bit More' preset, which adds some time onto the end of a toasting cycle, and 'Lift and Look', which lets you lift the lever to check on your toast without stopping the toasting cycle. It also has cycle countdown indicators to tell when your toast will be ready. The slots are wide and deep enough for thicker slices and lift high enough for you to grab smaller pieces without reaching into the toaster.
Our Verdict
- Superb range.
- Cycle countdown indicator.
- Consistent between slots and batch after batch.
- Toasts inner face a bit more.
Changelog
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Updated May 28, 2026:
We mentioned the Breville the 'A Bit More' 4 Slice in the Capacity box for users who want a similar model with room to toast four slices at once.
- 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.
- Updated Dec 19, 2023: Updated the main photo to show the toaster's controls.
- Updated Dec 15, 2023: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Breville BTA720XL ('A Bit More' 2 Slice Toaster) comes in one stainless steel variant. You can see the label for the unit we tested here.
If you encounter another variant, let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
Popular Toaster Comparisons
The Breville BTA720XL ('A Bit More' 2 Slice Toaster) is a mid-range toaster with a fantastic overall performance. It has simpler, more traditional controls than the Sur La Table Touchscreen 2-Slice Toaster. Still, it has plenty of extra features, including cycle countdown indicators to tell when your toast will be ready. It has slightly longer and wider slots than the more budget-friendly Oster 2-Slice Toaster with Quick-Check Lever and the Hamilton Beach 2 Slice Toaster with Extra-Wide Slots 22217, so you might prefer it for thick or longer slices of bread.
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The Breville the 'A Bit More' 2 Slice is a better toaster than the Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic for most people. Both toasters offer an exceptional toasting range, but the Breville toasts more evenly on both sides and provides more consistent performance for repeated toasting. They both offer a range of settings, such as cycle countdown indicators and options for bagels and frozen items, but you may find the Breville's more user-friendly. For example, while you can cancel a toasting cycle by turning the dial back to the off position on the Dualit, the Breville provides a cancel button. On the other hand, the Dualit, while more expensive, is easy to repair, with spare parts available from the manufacturer, which some users may appreciate.
The Breville the 'A Bit More' 2 Slice and the Breville the 'A Bit More' 4 Slice are both great options, but despite being part of the same lineup, they have different strengths. Go for the 2 Slice if toasting evenness is your main concern, as it leaves bread more evenly browned on both sides, and provides more consistent results when toasting multiple batches in a row. Choose the 4 Slice if you're more interested in toasting speed, since it works a bit quicker, or if you want a toaster that leaves fewer crumbs on your counter. Of course, you'll also want to take size and capacity into account: the 2 Slice is more compact, but the 4 Slice has long slots that accommodate a wider variety of bread types.
Test Results
Although this model offers decent capacity for a 2-slice toaster, you may want a 4-slice model instead if you often toast longer slices of homemade or bakery bread. For an option with similar features and design, but more capacity, consider the Breville the 'A Bit More' 4 Slice, a long-slot model from the same lineup.
It has settings for bagels and frozen items, plus a few more unusual features: 'Lift and Look' lets you raise the lever without stopping the toasting cycle, so you can check your bread's progress. The 'A Bit More' feature is a button that adds some time to the end of a toasting cycle.
The photo above shows the results for one slot, but you can see a full montage showing all the bread toasted here.
The photo above shows the results for one slot, but you can see a full montage showing all the bread toasted here.
