Smeg 4-Slice Toaster vs Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic

Which Toaster Is Better?

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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster
Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic

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Our Verdict

Smeg 4-Slice Toaster

Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic

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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Variants

  • 4-Slice Toaster (Black)
  • 4-Slice Toaster (Cream)
  • 2 Slice NewGen Classic (Apple Candy Red)
  • 2 Slice NewGen Classic (Copper)

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White
4-Slice Toaster
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White
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Black
4-Slice Toaster
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Apple Candy Red
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Cream
4-Slice Toaster
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Copper
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Pastel Blue
4-Slice Toaster
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Eucalyptus
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Pastel Green
4-Slice Toaster
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Evergreen
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Pink
4-Slice Toaster
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Matt Black
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Red
4-Slice Toaster
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Polished
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Sicily is my love
4-Slice Toaster
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Stealth
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Steel
4-Slice Toaster
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Union Jack
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Main Differences for
Toasting

Threshold 

0.10

Toasting 
 

7.9
8.2

Toasting Range 
 

7.7
10

Repeated Toasting 
 

8.3
2.5

Full Comparison

Design

Body 
 

Toast Design Photo 
 

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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster Toast Design Photo
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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Toast Design Photo

Material 
 

Powder-Coated Steel
Stainless-Steel & Chrome-Plated Steel

Height  

8.5" (21.7 cm)
8.8" (22.3 cm)

Width 
 

8.3" (21.2 cm)
9.8" (24.9 cm)

Depth 
 

16.2" (41.1 cm)
9.4" (23.8 cm)

Weight  

7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)

Power Cord Length  

2.10 ft (0.64 m)
3.22 ft (0.98 m)

Slots 
 

Slot Design Photo 
 

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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster Slot Design Photo
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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Slot Design Photo

Toaster Type 
 

2-Slot Long
2-Slot Regular

Measured Wattage 
 

1,390 W
1,260 W

Slot Length 
 

10.1" (25.6 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)

Slot Width  

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)

Slot Depth When Toasting 
 

5.6" (14.2 cm)
5.4" (13.6 cm)

Slot Depth When Fully Raised  

2.3" (5.9 cm)
2.3" (5.9 cm)

Controls And Functions 
 

Control Photo 
 

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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster Control Photo
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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Control Photo

Bagel Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Frozen Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Stop Cycle Button 
 

Yes
No

Cycle Countdown Indicator 
 

No
Yes
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Performance

Toasting Range 
 

7.7
10

Toasting Range Photo 
 

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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster Toasting Range Photo
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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic 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 3

Cycle Time At Lowest Setting 
 

105 s
31 s

Cycle Time At Highest Setting 
 

257 s
285 s
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Toasting Evenness 
 

8.0
8.0

Toasting Evenness Photo 
 

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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster Toasting Evenness Photo
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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Toasting Evenness Photo

Toast Evenness Calculation Photo 
 

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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster Toast Evenness Calculation Photo
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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Toast Evenness Calculation Photo

Evenly Browned Area 
 

82%
58%

Face-To-Face Difference 
 

37,604
26,485

Slot-To-Slot Difference 
 

66,117
22,461

Repeated Toasting 
 

8.3
2.5

Repeated Toasting Photo 
 

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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster Repeated Toasting Photo
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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Repeated Toasting Photo

Run-To-Run Difference 
 

47,563
253,446
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White
4-Slice Toaster
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White
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Black
4-Slice Toaster
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Apple Candy Red
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Cream
4-Slice Toaster
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Copper
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Pastel Blue
4-Slice Toaster
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Eucalyptus
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Pastel Green
4-Slice Toaster
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Evergreen
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Pink
4-Slice Toaster
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Matt Black
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Red
4-Slice Toaster
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Polished
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Sicily is my love
4-Slice Toaster
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Stealth
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Steel
4-Slice Toaster
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Union Jack
2 Slice NewGen Classic
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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster

Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic

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