GE 2-Slice G9TMA2SSPSS vs 4-Slice G9TMA4S

Which Toaster Is Better?

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GE 2-Slice G9TMA2SSPSS
GE 4-Slice G9TMA4S

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Our Verdict

GE 2-Slice G9TMA2SSPSS

GE 4-Slice G9TMA4S

The GE 2-Slice G9TMA2SSPSS is a better toaster overall than the GE 4-Slice G9TMA4S, though the larger model is more practical if you regularly make breakfast for several people. The 2-Slice produces more evenly browned toast and does a better job of retaining moisture, so your bread is less likely to come out overly dry. It also performs better with bagels, though neither model offers true one-sided toasting. The 2-Slice takes up considerably less counter space, making it easier to fit into smaller kitchens, while the larger 4-Slice lets you toast twice as much bread at once, which can save time when you're preparing multiple servings.

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Variants

  • G9TMA2SGYBL (Black)
  • G9TMA2SSPSS (Stainless Steel)
  • G9TMA4SGYBL (Onyx Black)
  • G9TMA4SGYWH (Snow White)

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G9TMA2SSPSS
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Black
G9TMA2SGYBL
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Onyx Black
G9TMA4SGYBL
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White
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Snow White
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

6.8
6.1

Toasting Evenness 
 

7.0
4.5

Moisture Retention 
 

8.1
6.8

Capacity 
 

6.9
7.7

Toasting Speed 
 

7.7
6.6

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

8.6
5.4

Toaster Dimensions Photo 
 

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Width 
 

6.7" (17.0 cm)
12.4" (31.5 cm)

Depth 
 

11.2" (28.4 cm)
11.2" (28.5 cm)

Height 
 

7.6" (19.3 cm)
7.4" (18.9 cm)

Countertop Footprint 
 

75 in² (483 cm²)
139 in² (898 cm²)

Capacity 
 

6.9
7.7

Slot Design Photo 
 

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Slice Capacity 
 

2-Slice
4-Slice

Slot Length 
 

5.6" (14.1 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)

Slot Width 
 

1.3" (3.4 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)

Long Slot 
 

No
No

Slot Depth When Toasting 
 

4.9" (12.5 cm)
4.8" (12.2 cm)

Slot Depth When Fully Raised 
 

2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.1" (5.3 cm)

Features 
 

6.0
6.0

Control Photo 
 

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Bagel Mode 
 

Timer Increase Only
Timer Increase Only

Frozen Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Stop Cycle Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Cycle Countdown Indicator 
 

No
No

Crumb Management 
 

6.0
5.0

Crumb Management Video  

Crumb Management Photo 
 

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Removable Crumb Tray 
 

Yes
Yes

Body  

Body Photo 
 

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Housing Material 
 

Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Power Cord Length 
 

31.5" (80.0 cm)
32.7" (83.0 cm)

Weight 
 

2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
5.1 lbs (2.3 kg)
Performance

Toasting Evenness 
 

7.0
4.5

Toasting Evenness Photo 
 

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Toast Evenness Calculation Photo 
 

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GE 4-Slice G9TMA4S Toast Evenness Calculation Photo

Evenly Browned Area 
 

88%
65%

Face-To-Face Difference 
 

70,621
100,486

Slot-To-Slot Difference 
 

48,891
58,726

One-Sided Toasting 
 

5.8
5.3

One-Sided Toasting Photo 
 

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Share Of Browning (Outer Faces) 
 

42%
47%

Share Of Browning (Inner Faces) 
 

58%
53%

Moisture Retention 
 

8.1
6.8

Moisture Retention Photo 
 

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Moisture Retained At Golden Brown Setting 
 

87.5%
84.2%

Toasting Speed 
 

7.7
6.6

Toasting Speed Graph  

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GE 2-Slice G9TMA2SSPSS Toasting Speed Graph
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GE 4-Slice G9TMA4S Toasting Speed Graph

Toasting Time To Golden Brown 
 

166 s
215 s

Measured Wattage 
 

860 W
1,470 W

Toasting Range 
 

7.7
10

Toasting Range Photo 
 

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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 6
Setting 5

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Stainless Steel
G9TMA2SSPSS
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G9TMA4SSPSS
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Black
G9TMA2SGYBL
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Onyx Black
G9TMA4SGYBL
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White
G9TMA2SGYWH
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Snow White
G9TMA4SGYWH
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