bella 4-Slice Slim vs basics 2-Slice

Which Toaster Is Better?

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bella 4-Slice Slim
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Our Verdict

bella 4-Slice Slim

bella basics 2-Slice

The bella basics 2-Slice and bella 4-Slice Slim are pretty evenly matched, and you may prefer either depending on what you're looking for. Go for the 4-Slice if you like to toast artisanal slices that don't fit in a standard toaster slot, like long slices of sourdough or focaccia. It also includes a couple of extra features for toasting bagels and frozen pastries, though the bagel setting only increases the timer instead of toasting just the cut side. Choose the 2-Slice if you're short on space, or if toast quality is your priority, as it toasts a little more evenly and faster, which helps keep your toast from drying out. It also leaves fewer crumbs on your counter.

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Variants

  • 4-Slice Slim (Blossom)
  • 4-Slice Slim (Oatmilk)
  • basics 2-Slice (Black)

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Blossom
4-Slice Slim
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Black
basics 2-Slice
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Oatmilk
4-Slice Slim
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Black
basics 2-Slice
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Plum
4-Slice Slim
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Black
basics 2-Slice
Lowes.com
Seaglass
4-Slice Slim
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Black
basics 2-Slice
HomeDepot.com
Surf
4-Slice Slim
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Black
basics 2-Slice
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Black
basics 2-Slice
bella
 
Black
basics 2-Slice
B&H

Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

6.4
6.6

Capacity 
 

8.3
6.0

Moisture Retention 
 

6.8
8.6

Features 
 

6.0
2.5

Toasting Speed 
 

7.0
8.3

Crumb Management 
 

5.0
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

7.9
9.3

Toaster Dimensions Photo 
 

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bella 4-Slice Slim Toaster Dimensions Photo
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bella basics 2-Slice Toaster Dimensions Photo

Width 
 

6.3" (16.0 cm)
5.6" (14.1 cm)

Depth 
 

14.8" (37.5 cm)
9.7" (24.6 cm)

Height 
 

7.4" (18.9 cm)
6.3" (16.0 cm)

Countertop Footprint 
 

93 in² (600 cm²)
54 in² (347 cm²)

Capacity 
 

8.3
6.0

Slot Design Photo 
 

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bella 4-Slice Slim Slot Design Photo
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Slice Capacity 
 

4-Slice
2-Slice

Slot Length 
 

9.9" (25.1 cm)
5.2" (13.1 cm)

Slot Width 
 

1.3" (3.3 cm)
1.1" (2.8 cm)

Long Slot 
 

Yes
No

Slot Depth When Toasting 
 

4.7" (12.0 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)

Slot Depth When Fully Raised 
 

2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.5" (6.4 cm)

Features 
 

6.0
2.5

Control Photo 
 

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bella basics 2-Slice Control Photo

Bagel Mode 
 

Timer Increase Only
No

Frozen Mode 
 

Yes
No

Stop Cycle Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Cycle Countdown Indicator 
 

No
No

Crumb Management 
 

5.0
7.5

Crumb Management Video  

Crumb Management Photo 
 

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bella 4-Slice Slim Crumb Management Photo
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bella basics 2-Slice Crumb Management Photo

Removable Crumb Tray 
 

Yes
No

Body  

Body Photo 
 

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bella basics 2-Slice Body Photo

Housing Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Power Cord Length 
 

29.5" (75.0 cm)
26.0" (66.0 cm)

Weight 
 

3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)
Performance

Toasting Evenness 
 

5.7
6.1

Toasting Evenness Photo 
 

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bella basics 2-Slice Toasting Evenness Photo

Toast Evenness Calculation Photo 
 

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bella 4-Slice Slim Toast Evenness Calculation Photo
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bella basics 2-Slice Toast Evenness Calculation Photo

Evenly Browned Area 
 

76%
69%

Face-To-Face Difference 
 

87,729
70,288

Slot-To-Slot Difference 
 

41,005
37,836

One-Sided Toasting 
 

4.5
5.3

One-Sided Toasting Photo 
 

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bella basics 2-Slice One-Sided Toasting Photo

Share Of Browning (Outer Faces) 
 

55%
47%

Share Of Browning (Inner Faces) 
 

45%
53%

Moisture Retention 
 

6.8
8.6

Moisture Retention Photo 
 

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bella basics 2-Slice Moisture Retention Photo

Moisture Retained At Golden Brown Setting 
 

84.2%
89.4%

Toasting Speed 
 

7.0
8.3

Toasting Speed Graph  

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bella 4-Slice Slim Toasting Speed Graph
 Preview Graph
bella basics 2-Slice Toasting Speed Graph

Toasting Time To Golden Brown 
 

200 s
130 s

Measured Wattage 
 

1,340 W
745 W

Toasting Range 
 

7.7
10

Toasting Range Photo 
 

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bella 4-Slice Slim Toasting Range Photo
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bella basics 2-Slice Toasting Range Photo

Pale Toast 
 

Yes
Yes

Light Brown Toast 
 

Yes
Yes

Golden Brown Toast 
 

Yes
Yes

Dark Brown Toast 
 

Yes
Yes

Charred Toast 
 

No
Yes

Golden Brown Toast Setting 
 

Setting 5
Setting 4

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Blossom
4-Slice Slim
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basics 2-Slice
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Oatmilk
4-Slice Slim
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Black
basics 2-Slice
Walmart.com
Plum
4-Slice Slim
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Black
basics 2-Slice
Lowes.com
Seaglass
4-Slice Slim
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Black
basics 2-Slice
HomeDepot.com
Surf
4-Slice Slim
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Black
basics 2-Slice
BestBuy.com
 
Black
basics 2-Slice
bella
 
Black
basics 2-Slice
B&H

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