We compared two 2-slice toasters at similar prices: the brushed stainless steel Russell Hobbs Classics and the black Morphy Richards Equip (222064).
What we looked at
Slot width, browning controls, lift and look features, reheat and defrost functions, wattage, and price. The Morphy Richards bullets are short.
The verdict
If you want extra-wide slots for bagels and thick bread, six browning levels, and Lift & Look and High Lift features, in brushed stainless steel, the Russell Hobbs Classics is the feature-rich pick, at £29.99. If you would rather pay £6 less for variable-width slots, browning control, reheat and frozen settings and tidy cord storage, the Morphy Richards Equip is the value option.
Extra-wide slots, 6 browning levels, Lift & Look and High Lift in brushed steel, for £6 more.
A simple 800W toaster with variable-width slots, reheat and frozen settings, for £6 less.
Russell Hobbs Classics 2 Slice Toaster, Extra Wide Slots, 6 Browning Levels, Brushed Stainless Steel — Most Features
Intended for: Marketed as a brushed stainless steel 2-slice toaster with extra-wide slots for thicker bread or bagels, 6 variable browning levels, Lift & Look, High Lift, frozen, cancel and reheat functions and a removable crumb tray.
What we liked
- Extra-wide slots for thicker bread and bagels
- 6 variable browning levels
- Lift & Look feature to check toast without cancelling the cycle
- High Lift feature to remove toast more safely
- Frozen, cancel and reheat functions, plus a removable crumb tray
Worth knowing
- Costs £6 more than the Morphy Richards Equip on these listings
- The listing bullets give no wattage
Best for
- Households that toast bagels or thick sliced bread
- Anyone who wants Lift & Look and High Lift
- Buyers who like a brushed stainless steel look
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a stated wattage
Morphy Richards Equip 2 Slice Toaster, Defrost and Reheat, Variable Wide Slots, 800W, Black (222064) — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an 800W black 2-slice toaster with defrost and reheat settings, variable browning control, variable-width slots, a removable crumb tray and tidy cord storage.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Russell Hobbs Classics on these listings
- Slots have variable width, for doorstep slabs or slender slices
- Settings to reheat a cold slice or toast from frozen
- Variable browning control
- Removable crumb tray and tidy cord storage, at 800W per the title
Worth knowing
- The listing does not state the number of browning levels
- No Lift & Look or High Lift feature is mentioned
Best for
- Buyers who want a simple toaster at a lower price
- Anyone who wants variable-width slots
- Households that want tidy cord storage
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants Lift & Look or a stated 6 browning levels
- Buyers who prefer stainless steel
