Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 vs Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic

Which Toaster Is Better?

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Smeg 4-Slice TSF02
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 TSF02 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
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.4
7.6

Crumb Management 
 

4.0
7.5

Capacity 
 

8.5
6.7

Toasting Speed 
 

6.5
8.4

Features 
 

9.0
8.0

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

Housing Material 
 

Painted Steel
Cast Aluminum

Long Slot 
 

Yes
No

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)

Power Cord Length  

25.2" (64.0 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)

Weight  

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

Capacity 
 

8.5
6.7

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

Slice Capacity 
 

4-Slice
2-Slice

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)

Features 
 

9.0
8.0

Control Photo 
 

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

Bagel Mode 
 

One-Sided Toasting
One-Sided Toasting

Frozen Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Stop Cycle Button 
 

Yes
No

Cycle Countdown Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Crumb Management 
 

4.0
7.5

Crumb Management Video  

Crumb Management Photo 
 

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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster Crumb Management Photo
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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Crumb Management Photo

Removable Crumb Tray 
 

Yes
Yes
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

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

Toasting Speed 
 

6.5
8.4

Toasting Speed Graph  

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Smeg 4-Slice Toaster Toasting Speed Graph
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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Toasting Speed Graph

Toasting Time To Golden Brown 
 

210 s
126 s

Measured Wattage 
 

1,390 W
1,260 W

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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Smeg
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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