The Smeg 4-Slice Toaster is a high-end toaster that comes in various glossy colors and has a retro look. Its two long slots can fit a couple of pieces of sandwich bread side by side, but you must operate both slots simultaneously on the same setting. The slots are wide and deep enough for big slices, and it has dedicated settings for bagels and frozen items like waffles.
Our Verdict
It's a good toaster. The six settings provide a good range of doneness, and it doesn't start burning the bread after multiple batches. However, if you like very well-toasted bread or are thawing and toasting something like frozen waffles, the highest setting may not be enough, so you'll have to toast it for a little longer. It also leaves raw corners, especially in certain slots.
- Good toasting range.
- Bagel and Frozen settings.
- Highest setting won't char white sandwich bread.
Changelog
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Updated Mar 12, 2026:
We mentioned the Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic in the Toasting Range box because it offers a wider toasting range.
- Updated Dec 15, 2023: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
It comes in various colors and designs, including black, cream, red, pink, white, and 'Sicily is my Love', a Dolce & Gabbana-branded pattern. We tested it in red; see our unit's label here.
The brand also makes the Smeg 2-Slice Toaster, which has a similar design and shorter slots. We've tested that model separately. They also make a 4-slot toaster, which we haven't tested and may perform differently.
If you encounter another variant, let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
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The Smeg 4-Slice Toaster is a high-end toaster with a glossy, premium look. It has long slots to accommodate longer slices of bread or two pieces side by side. It has a good toasting performance overall, but even its highest setting won't char white sandwich bread, so if your bread takes longer to toast, you'll probably have to push it down again.
If you're still looking for a toaster, check out our lists of the best 2-slice toasters, the best 4-slice toasters, and the best toasters.
The Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic is a better option than the Smeg 4-Slice Toaster for most people. Both toasters offer great toasting evenness, but the Dualit toasts more evenly on both sides and in both slots, while the Smeg toasts the surface of the bread more evenly. The Dualit provides a better toasting range, but the Smeg offers more consistent results for repeated toasting. They each come in a wide array of colors and include simple settings, like options for bagels and frozen items. Both toasters are expensive, high-end options, but notably, the Dualit is easily reparable, with replacement parts available from the manufacturer, which some users may prefer.
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