Oster 2-Slice Toaster with Quick-Check Lever vs Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic

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.