bella basics 2-Slice vs Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS

Which Toaster Is Better?

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bella basics 2-Slice
Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Aug 10, 2026 07:37 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Aug 10, 2026 07:36 PM

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Our Verdict

bella basics 2-Slice

Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS

The bella basics 2-Slice and the Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS are remarkably similar, but there are a couple of important differences to consider. Go for the Toastmaster if you often toast denser breads like rye or if you like bread toasted to a darker shade, since it provides a wider toasting range. Choose the bella basics if you want toast that's more uniformly browned on both sides. Beyond those differences, however, these toasters have a lot in common: they share nearly identical dimensions, have hinged crumb trays that need to be emptied over the trash, and they both toast quickly but lack extra features. You can grab the bella basics at Family Dollar, while this particular Toastmaster model is available at Dollar General.

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Variants

  • basics 2-Slice (Black)
  • Two Slice TM-42TS (Black)

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basics 2-Slice
Amazon
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Two Slice TM-42TS
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Black
basics 2-Slice
Walmart.com
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
Walmart.com
Black
basics 2-Slice
Lowes.com
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
Lowes.com
Black
basics 2-Slice
HomeDepot.com
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
HomeDepot.com
Black
basics 2-Slice
BestBuy.com
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
BestBuy.com
Black
basics 2-Slice
bella
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
B&H
Black
basics 2-Slice
B&H
 

Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

6.6
6.6

Toasting Evenness 
 

6.1
4.3

Capacity 
 

6.0
6.4

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

9.3
9.3

Toaster Dimensions Photo 
 

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bella basics 2-Slice Toaster Dimensions Photo
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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Toaster Dimensions Photo

Width 
 

5.6" (14.1 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)

Depth 
 

9.7" (24.6 cm)
9.8" (25.0 cm)

Height 
 

6.3" (16.0 cm)
6.2" (15.8 cm)

Countertop Footprint 
 

54 in² (347 cm²)
54 in² (350 cm²)

Capacity 
 

6.0
6.4

Slot Design Photo 
 

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Slice Capacity 
 

2-Slice
2-Slice

Slot Length 
 

5.2" (13.1 cm)
5.2" (13.1 cm)

Slot Width 
 

1.1" (2.8 cm)
1.1" (2.7 cm)

Long Slot 
 

No
No

Slot Depth When Toasting 
 

4.1" (10.5 cm)
4.8" (12.3 cm)

Slot Depth When Fully Raised 
 

2.5" (6.4 cm)
3.0" (7.6 cm)

Features 
 

2.5
2.5

Control Photo 
 

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Bagel Mode 
 

No
No

Frozen Mode 
 

No
No

Stop Cycle Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Cycle Countdown Indicator 
 

No
No

Crumb Management 
 

7.5
8.5

Crumb Management Video  

Crumb Management Photo 
 

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bella basics 2-Slice Crumb Management Photo
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Removable Crumb Tray 
 

No
No

Body  

Body Photo 
 

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Housing Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Power Cord Length 
 

26.0" (66.0 cm)
26.0" (66.0 cm)

Weight 
 

1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)
1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)
Performance

Toasting Evenness 
 

6.1
4.3

Toasting Evenness Photo 
 

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Toasting Evenness Photo

Toast Evenness Calculation Photo 
 

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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Toast Evenness Calculation Photo

Evenly Browned Area 
 

69%
60%

Face-To-Face Difference 
 

70,288
109,308

Slot-To-Slot Difference 
 

37,836
49,308

One-Sided Toasting 
 

5.3
5.2

One-Sided Toasting Photo 
 

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bella basics 2-Slice One-Sided Toasting Photo
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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS One-Sided Toasting Photo

Share Of Browning (Outer Faces) 
 

47%
48%

Share Of Browning (Inner Faces) 
 

53%
52%

Moisture Retention 
 

8.6
8.6

Moisture Retention Photo 
 

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bella basics 2-Slice Moisture Retention Photo
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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Moisture Retention Photo

Moisture Retained At Golden Brown Setting 
 

89.4%
89.6%

Toasting Speed 
 

8.3
8.3

Toasting Speed Graph  

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bella basics 2-Slice Toasting Speed Graph
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Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS Toasting Speed Graph

Toasting Time To Golden Brown 
 

130 s
135 s

Measured Wattage 
 

745 W
715 W

Toasting Range 
 

10
5.5

Toasting Range Photo 
 

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bella basics 2-Slice 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

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Black
basics 2-Slice
Amazon
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
Amazon
Black
basics 2-Slice
Walmart.com
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
Walmart.com
Black
basics 2-Slice
Lowes.com
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
Lowes.com
Black
basics 2-Slice
HomeDepot.com
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
HomeDepot.com
Black
basics 2-Slice
BestBuy.com
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
BestBuy.com
Black
basics 2-Slice
bella
Black
Two Slice TM-42TS
B&H
Black
basics 2-Slice
B&H
 

bella basics 2-Slice

Toastmaster Two Slice TM-42TS

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