We compared two automatic bread makers: the Panasonic SD-R2530 and the Tefal Pain et Delices (PF240E40).
What we looked at
Stated programs, extra features, accessories included, and price.
The verdict
If you want a space-saving horizontal design with an automatic raisin/nut dispenser, dual temperature sensors and a dedicated jam and compote mode, the Panasonic SD-R2530 is the fuller-featured pick, at £149.00. If you would rather pay £59.02 less for a compact machine with 20 automatic programs, a 15-hour delay timer and a rapid-bake mode that makes a loaf in under 90 minutes, the Tefal Pain et Delices is the value option, at £89.98.
A £149.00 breadmaker with an automatic nut dispenser and a dedicated jam mode.
An £89.98 bread maker with 20 programs and a rapid-bake mode under 90 minutes.
Panasonic SD-R2530 Automatic Breadmaker, with Gluten Free Programme and Nut Dispenser, White — Most Features
Intended for: Marketed as an automatic breadmaker with a space-saving horizontal design and flush lid, manual time-setting modes for kneading and fermentation, an automatic raisin/nut dispenser that mixes in extra ingredients at the right time, dedicated gluten-free programmes for bread, cake, pizza and pasta dough, dual room-and-internal temperature sensors, and a Jam & Compote mode.
What we liked
- Automatic raisin/nut dispenser evenly mixes in extra ingredients, per the listing
- Space-saving horizontal design with a flush lid
- Dual temperature sensors adjust fermentation timing for the room and dough
- Dedicated gluten-free programmes for bread, cake, pizza and pasta dough
- Jam & Compote mode for homemade preserves
Worth knowing
- Costs £59.02 more than the Tefal on these listings
- No stated rapid-bake time under 90 minutes
Best for
- Bakers who add nuts, seeds or dried fruit regularly
- Anyone who wants a dedicated jam-making mode
- Buyers who want dual temperature-sensing for consistent proving
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the fastest rapid-bake time
Tefal Bread Maker, 20 Automatic Programs, 15-Hour Delay Start, Compact, PF240E40 — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a compact bread maker with 20 automatic programs including gluten-free, sourdough, pizza dough, porridge and brioche, dedicated dairy options including jam, 3 loaf sizes and 3 crust settings, a 15-hour delay timer, a keep-warm function up to 1 hour, and a rapid-bake feature that makes a loaf in under 90 minutes, including a 1L dairy pot, a cottage cheese filter and a recipe book.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Panasonic on these listings, at £89.98
- 20 automatic programs including sourdough, pizza dough, porridge and brioche
- Rapid-bake feature makes a whole loaf in under 90 minutes, per the listing
- 15-hour delay timer and up to 1 hour keep-warm
- Includes a 1L dairy pot, cottage cheese filter and recipe book
Worth knowing
- No automatic nut/raisin dispenser, unlike the Panasonic
- No stated dual temperature-sensing system
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a fast rapid-bake option
- Households that want a wide variety of built-in programs
Not ideal for
- Bakers who regularly want nuts or dried fruit mixed in automatically
- Anyone who wants a dedicated jam mode alongside bread baking
