Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 vs Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic: Which Toaster Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

Crumb Management

Toasting Evenness

One-Sided Toasting

Moisture Retention

Products

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jul 08, 2026 09:41 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jul 08, 2026 10:34 PM

Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 Picture

Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Picture

Slice Capacity 4-Slice

Long Slot Yes

Slice Capacity 2-Slice

Long Slot No

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Our Verdict

Smeg 4-Slice TSF02

Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic

The Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic is a better toaster than the Smeg 4-Slice TSF02. It toasts faster, so your slices don't dry out before they reach a golden-brown shade. It also holds crumbs better, so you don't wind up with a mess to clean up every time you make a bagel. And while both toasters are pricey, the Dualit is designed to be easy to repair at home. You can get replacement parts from the brand's website, which can significantly extend your toaster's lifespan.

Variants

4-Slice TSF02 (Black)
4-Slice TSF02 (Cream)

2 Slice NewGen Classic (Apple Candy Red)
2 Slice NewGen Classic (Copper)

Review

See Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 Review

See Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Review

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White

4-Slice TSF02

White

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Black

4-Slice TSF02

Apple Candy Red

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Cream

4-Slice TSF02

Copper

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Pastel Blue

4-Slice TSF02

Eucalyptus

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Pastel Green

4-Slice TSF02

Evergreen

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Pink

4-Slice TSF02

Matt Black

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Red

4-Slice TSF02

Polished

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Sicily is my love

4-Slice TSF02

Stealth

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Steel

4-Slice TSF02

Union Jack

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Main Differences for

Everyday Use

Threshold

0.10

Everyday Use

7.3

7.9

Capacity

8.6

6.7

Moisture Retention

6.7

8.6

Crumb Management

4.0

7.5

Toasting Speed

6.7

8.4

Full Comparison

Everyday Use

7.3

7.9

Toast

7.3

8.3

Bagels

8.6

9.2

Crumb Management

4.0

7.5

Size

5.7

7.9

Design

Size

5.7

7.9

Toaster Dimensions Photo

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Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 Toaster Dimensions Photo

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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Toaster Dimensions Photo

Width

8.3" (21.2 cm)

9.8" (24.9 cm)

Depth

16.2" (41.1 cm)

9.4" (23.8 cm)

Height

8.5" (21.7 cm)

8.8" (22.3 cm)

Countertop Footprint

135 in² (871 cm²)

92 in² (593 cm²)

Capacity

8.6

6.7

Slot Design Photo

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Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 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)

Long Slot

Yes

No

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

7.5

7.5

Control Photo

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Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 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 TSF02 Crumb Management Photo

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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Crumb Management Photo

Removable Crumb Tray

Yes

Yes

Body

Body Photo

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Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 Body Photo

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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Body Photo

Housing Material

Painted Steel

Cast Aluminum

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)

Performance

Toasting Evenness

8.0

8.0

Toasting Evenness Photo

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Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 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 TSF02 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

One-Sided Toasting

10

10

One-Sided Toasting Photo

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Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 One-Sided Toasting Photo

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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic One-Sided Toasting Photo

Share Of Browning (Outer Faces)

0%

0%

Share Of Browning (Inner Faces)

100%

100%

Moisture Retention

6.7

8.6

Moisture Retention Photo

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Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 Moisture Retention Photo

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Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic Moisture Retention Photo

Moisture Retained At Golden Brown Setting

83.9%

89.4%

Toasting Speed

6.7

8.4

Toasting Speed Graph

Preview Graph

Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 Toasting Speed Graph

Preview Graph

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

Toasting Range

7.7

10

Toasting Range Photo

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Smeg 4-Slice TSF02 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

Check Price

White

4-Slice TSF02

White

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Black

4-Slice TSF02

Apple Candy Red

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Cream

4-Slice TSF02

Copper

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Pastel Blue

4-Slice TSF02

Eucalyptus

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Pastel Green

4-Slice TSF02

Evergreen

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Pink

4-Slice TSF02

Matt Black

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Red

4-Slice TSF02

Polished

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Sicily is my love

4-Slice TSF02

Stealth

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Steel

4-Slice TSF02

Union Jack

2 Slice NewGen Classic

Smeg 4-Slice TSF02

Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic

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