The Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic is a high-end stainless steel toaster with easily replaceable parts available from the manufacturer. It has a simple but unique design with a wind-up analog timer that determines the toasting time and indicates approximately when your toast will be ready. There's a dial that lets you toast in one or both slots, or use the bagel setting, which toasts only the cut side of the bagel. While there's no cancel button, you can turn the dial back to the off position to stop toasting. If you want to check your toast's progress while the cycle continues, there's a manual lever on the side of the toaster.
Our Verdict
Exceptional toasting range.
Toasts similarly on both sides.
Both slots perform similarly.
Toasts unevenly across the bread's surface.
Inconsistent performance with repeated toasting.
Changelog
- 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.
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Updated Mar 19, 2026:
Compared its repeated toasting performance to the Dualit Design Series 4 Slice's in the Popular Comparisons box.
- Updated Mar 12, 2026: Review published.
- Updated Mar 09, 2026: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic comes in a wide range of colors, including 'Chrome,' 'Sage,' 'Sandstone,' 'Stealth,' 'Copper,' 'Evergreen,' 'Glacier Blue,' 'Lavender Blue,' 'Matt Black,' 'Metallic Charcoal,' 'Metallic Silver,' 'Petal Pink,' 'Red,' 'Shadow,' 'Cream,' 'White,' 'Eucalyptus,' 'Brass,' 'Apple Candy Red,' 'Polished,' and 'Union Jack.' It's also available with four slots as the Dualit 4 Slice NewGen Classic Toaster. We tested the 2-slot model in Eucalyptus, and you can see the label for our unit.
If you encounter another variant, tell us about it in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Toaster Comparisons
The Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic is a high-end stainless steel toaster that stands out for its reparability; the manufacturer offers replacement parts that are easy to switch out at home. It offers great toasting performance, though it can't toast as evenly as simpler (and cheaper) options like the Hamilton Beach 2 Slice Toaster with Extra-Wide Slots 22217. It doesn't toast as consistently as the Dualit Design Series 4 Slice, a lower-end but less repairable model, or even as some budget options like the Black+Decker 4-Slice Toaster TR4900SSD. That said, it has deep slots and offers an impressive toasting range, making it a great choice for toasting bakery breads like dense ryes or large sourdough slices.
Like the Breville the 'A Bit More' 2 Slice, it offers various handy features, including a cycle countdown indicator and a way to cancel a toasting cycle, but these are less user-friendly than those found on the Breville. Instead of a cancel button, you can turn the dial back to the off position, and in lieu of an LED indicator, you can see how far the wind-up analog dial has moved to approximate how much toasting time is left. It also lacks the clamping mechanism found in most toasters, so thin slices may toast more unevenly, but the manufacturer sells a 'Sandwich Cage' you can use to keep your toast centered or make a grilled cheese right in your toaster.
Ultimately, if you're looking for an affordable option that toasts evenly, you'll almost certainly want to keep looking, but if you want to invest in a toaster you can repair when needed and use for years to come, this one is a great choice.
If you're curious what we recommend, see our picks for the best toasters, the best 2-slice toasters, and the best compact and small toasters.
The Breville the 'A Bit More' 2 Slice and the Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic are both high-end toasters that offer good performance, but you may prefer one over the other depending on your priorities. Get the Breville if you want more quality-of-life features. It includes a cycle countdown indicator, along with buttons that let you check toasting progress mid-cycle or add a little extra time at the end of a toasting cycle. While the Dualit still offers a range of features, its analog design makes it less convenient to use. For example, you can watch its wind-up dial tick back down to approximate when your toast will be ready, but it's not as clear as the Breville's LED version. Instead, go for the Dualit if you prefer a less high-tech option or if longevity is your priority, since the brand sells replacement parts that are easy to install at home, which can significantly extend your toaster's lifespan.
The Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic is a better toaster than the Oster 2-Slice Toaster with Quick-Check Lever. While the Oster browns bread more evenly, it works slowly, drying out your toast before it reaches your desired shade. The Dualit toasts faster, helping retain moisture so your golden-brown toast stays soft in the center. It's a better choice for bagels, too, since it offers one-sided toasting, letting you toast the cut side of an everything bagel without burning the seeds on the other side. The Dualit makes less of a mess, too, since the crumb tray catches most of it. Of course, it's worth keeping in mind that the Dualit is quite expensive, as far as toasters go. If you're just looking for an affordable option, the Oster offers good performance for simple toasting.
The Smeg 2-Slice TSF01 and Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic offer similar performance, and you may prefer one over the other depending on what's most important to you. Choose the Smeg if your priority is having uniformly browned toast, since it toasts the surface of each slice more evenly. Go for the Dualit if durability is more important to you; the brand sells replacement parts that are easy to install at home, helping extend your toaster's lifespan significantly. Beyond these differences, they both offer impressive performance for toast and bagels, and they do a pretty good job of containing crumbs, so you won't have to spend too much time cleaning up after either model.
The Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic is a better toaster than the Smeg 4-Slice TSF02. It toasts faster, so your slices don't dry out before they reach a golden-brown shade. It also holds crumbs better, so you don't wind up with a mess to clean up every time you make a bagel. And while both toasters are pricey, the Dualit is designed to be easy to repair at home. You can get replacement parts from the brand's website, which can significantly extend your toaster's lifespan.
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