Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS vs bella 2-Slice Slim: 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 Aug 10, 2026 07:37 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Aug 10, 2026 07:36 PM

bella 2-Slice Slim Picture

Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Picture

Slice Capacity 2-Slice

Long Slot Yes

Slice Capacity 2-Slice

Long Slot No

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Our Verdict

bella 2-Slice Slim

Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS

The bella 2-Slice Slim and the Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS are evenly matched overall, but they suit different uses. Choose the bella, which has a single long slot, if you often toast longer slices of homemade or bakery bread, or if you want toast that's more evenly browned across the whole surface. Go for the Toastmaster if you want a traditional 2-slot toaster or to find fewer crumbs on your counter after toasting.

Variants

2-Slice Slim (Blossom)
2-Slice Slim (Oatmilk)

Two Slice TM-42TS (Black)

Review

See bella 2-Slice Slim Review

See Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Review

Check Price

Blossom

2-Slice Slim

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Oatmilk

2-Slice Slim

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Plum

2-Slice Slim

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Seaglass

2-Slice Slim

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Surf

2-Slice Slim

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Main Differences for

Everyday Use

Threshold

0.10

Everyday Use

6.6

6.6

Toasting Evenness

8.0

4.3

Crumb Management

5.0

8.5

Capacity

7.2

6.4

Moisture Retention

7.6

8.6

Full Comparison

Everyday Use

6.6

6.6

Toast

7.9

6.6

Bagels

6.6

6.0

Crumb Management

5.0

8.5

Size

9.4

9.3

Design

Size

9.4

9.3

Toaster Dimensions Photo

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bella 2-Slice Slim Toaster Dimensions Photo

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Toaster Dimensions Photo

Width

3.4" (8.6 cm)

5.5" (14.0 cm)

Depth

14.8" (37.5 cm)

9.8" (25.0 cm)

Height

7.1" (18.1 cm)

6.2" (15.8 cm)

Countertop Footprint

50 in² (323 cm²)

54 in² (350 cm²)

Capacity

7.2

6.4

Slot Design Photo

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bella 2-Slice Slim Slot Design Photo

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Slot Design Photo

Slice Capacity

2-Slice

2-Slice

Slot Length

9.9" (25.1 cm)

5.2" (13.1 cm)

Slot Width

1.2" (3.0 cm)

1.1" (2.7 cm)

Long Slot

Yes

No

Slot Depth When Toasting

4.7" (11.9 cm)

4.8" (12.3 cm)

Slot Depth When Fully Raised

2.0" (5.0 cm)

3.0" (7.6 cm)

Features

2.5

2.5

Control Photo

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bella 2-Slice Slim Control Photo

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Control Photo

Bagel Mode

No

No

Frozen Mode

No

No

Stop Cycle Button

Yes

Yes

Cycle Countdown Indicator

No

No

Crumb Management

5.0

8.5

Crumb Management Video

Crumb Management Photo

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bella 2-Slice Slim Crumb Management Photo

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Crumb Management Photo

Removable Crumb Tray

Yes

No

Body

Body Photo

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bella 2-Slice Slim Body Photo

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Body Photo

Housing Material

Plastic

Plastic

Power Cord Length

29.5" (75.0 cm)

26.0" (66.0 cm)

Weight

2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)

1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)

Performance

Toasting Evenness

8.0

4.3

Toasting Evenness Photo

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bella 2-Slice Slim Toasting Evenness Photo

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Toasting Evenness Photo

Toast Evenness Calculation Photo

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bella 2-Slice Slim Toast Evenness Calculation Photo

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Toast Evenness Calculation Photo

Evenly Browned Area

87%

60%

Face-To-Face Difference

42,280

109,308

Slot-To-Slot Difference

65,703

49,308

One-Sided Toasting

5.4

5.2

One-Sided Toasting Photo

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bella 2-Slice Slim One-Sided Toasting Photo

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS One-Sided Toasting Photo

Share Of Browning (Outer Faces)

46%

48%

Share Of Browning (Inner Faces)

54%

52%

Moisture Retention

7.6

8.6

Moisture Retention Photo

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bella 2-Slice Slim Moisture Retention Photo

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Moisture Retention Photo

Moisture Retained At Golden Brown Setting

86.2%

89.6%

Toasting Speed

7.9

8.3

Toasting Speed Graph

Preview Graph

bella 2-Slice Slim Toasting Speed Graph

Preview Graph

Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Toasting Speed Graph

Toasting Time To Golden Brown

155 s

135 s

Measured Wattage

860 W

715 W

Toasting Range

10

5.5

Toasting Range Photo

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bella 2-Slice Slim Toasting Range Photo

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Toasting Range Photo

Pale Toast

Yes

Yes

Light Brown Toast

Yes

Yes

Golden Brown Toast

Yes

Yes

Dark Brown Toast

Yes

No

Charred Toast

Yes

No

Golden Brown Toast Setting

Setting 4

Setting 5

Check Price

Blossom

2-Slice Slim

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Oatmilk

2-Slice Slim

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Plum

2-Slice Slim

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Seaglass

2-Slice Slim

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Surf

2-Slice Slim

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

Black

Two Slice TM-42TS

bella 2-Slice Slim

Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS

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