We compared two compact countertop toaster ovens: the Belaco BTO-1010L Retro Look Mini Toaster Oven and the HOMCOM Mini Oven.
What we looked at
Capacity, styling, and price.
The verdict
If you want a slightly larger 10L capacity with retro styling and heat-resistant tempered glass, the Belaco is the pick at £27.06, though it costs £6.56 more. If you would rather pay less for a 9L oven with a dishwasher-safe baking tray and wire rack included, the HOMCOM is the value option, at £20.50.
A £27.06 retro-styled 10L toaster oven with a 60-minute timer.
A £20.50 9L toaster oven with a dishwasher-safe tray and rack.
Belaco BTO-1010L Retro Look Mini 10L Toaster Oven — Largest Capacity
Intended for: Marketed as a compact, retro-styled 10L toaster oven with adjustable temperature from 100-230°C, a 60-minute timer with a bell alert, 750W power with LVD technology, a heat-resistant tempered glass door, 2 stainless steel heating elements, and a black powder-coated, easy-clean aluminium-plated chamber.
What we liked
- Larger stated capacity: 10L against the HOMCOM's 9L
- Retro styling with heat-resistant tempered glass door
- 60-minute timer with a bell alert
- Easy-clean aluminium-plated chamber
Worth knowing
- Costs £6.56 more than the HOMCOM on these listings
- No stated included wire rack, unlike the HOMCOM
Best for
- Buyers who want the larger capacity
- Anyone who likes retro styling
- Those who want a timer bell alert
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who specifically wants a wire rack included
HOMCOM Mini Oven 9L Toaster Oven — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 9L countertop electric toaster oven with adjustable temperature from 100-230°C, a 0-60 minute timer, a compact design suited to studio apartments and flats (cooking roughly four bread slices or an 8-inch pizza), a dishwasher-safe baking tray and wire rack included, and an easy-clean bottom plate that opens via a spring release.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Belaco on these listings, at £20.50
- Dishwasher-safe baking tray and wire rack included, per the listing
- Compact 9L size suited to small kitchens
- Easy-clean spring-release bottom plate
Worth knowing
- Smaller stated capacity: 9L against the Belaco's 10L
- No retro styling or tempered glass door claim
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants dishwasher-safe accessories included
- Small kitchens and studio flats
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants the largest capacity
- Buyers who want retro styling
