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Black+Decker CTO6335S vs Hamilton Beach 31127D Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison

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Black+Decker Convection

$89.99 from Amazon

Hamilton Beach 31127D

$84.99 from Amazon
Black+Decker CTO6335S vs Hamilton Beach 31127D Toaster Oven

Overall Verdict

The Black+Decker CTO6335S and the Hamilton Beach 31127D went back and forth throughout our performance tests with the former getting a narrow victory. The Black+Decker scored lower on toasting bread then made a comeback baking pizza and fries. A decisive blow, however, was dealt in the chicken-roasting test.

The Black+Decker has a power rating of 1500 W and four quartz heating elements. That isn’t very different from the Hamilton’s 1400 W and four nichrome heating elements. While the Hamilton may run at a steadier temperature, helping it perform better at toasting, it lacks its counterpart’s convection system that improves heat distribution.

Design-wise, the Hamilton uses durable stainless steel and has a neat roll-top door but the Black+Decker edges it out with its tamper-resistant exterior and a slide-out crumb tray. Its extra cooking functions are also more useful to beginner cooks. The Hamilton does have a useful stay-on feature that we thought was worth a few points.

Choose the Black+Decker CTO6335S if you want a large convection toaster oven that won’t cost an arm and a leg. If you don’t need the size, though, the sturdy, medium-sized Hamilton Beach 31127D is also inexpensive.

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Pros & Cons

  • Large capacity
  • Highly affordable
  • Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
  • High-contrast digital display
  • Sturdy exterior
  • Cool-touch door handle
  • Convenient slide-out crumb tray
  • Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
  • Roll-top door
  • Cool-touch door handle
  • Simple control knobs
  • Stay-on feature
  • Spacious interior
  • Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
  • No internal lighting
  • Buttons not reliably responsive
  • No convection fan
  • No internal lighting
  • No safety mechanism for the door

Key Specs

Dimensions
L19.29 x W13.38 x H10.62 inches
L18.5 x W15.56 x H9.41 inches
Weight
12.9 lbs (5.8 kg)
9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
Control Type
LCD display + 13 buttons
3 control knobs
Temperature
200°F - 450°F
100°F - 450°F
Timer
1 minute - 2 hours
1 minute - 30 minutes + stay-on
Cooking Functions
8
3

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$86.01
$76.70
$89.99 at Amazon
$84.99 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.0
6.7

Toast

7.0
7.3
From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
On the left: Level 3; In the middle: Level 4; On the right: Level 5
From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
The top and bottom of the best four pieces of toast from the stainless steel Black+Decker CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
On the left are the top and bottom of four pieces of toast from the first batch, and on the right are from the second batch.
From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
On the left: 1m 55s; In the middle: 3m 30s; On the right: 4m 15s
From left to right, 24 pieces of toast for the top and bottom of three toast levels including lighter, medium, and darker.
The top and bottom of the best four pieces of toast from the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Roll Top Toaster Oven.
On the left are the top and bottom of four pieces of toast from the first batch, and on the right are from the second batch.
Function
Toast
Toast
Number of Slices
4
4
Toast Level
4/7
3/4 to Medium
Cooking Time
5m 10s
3m 30s
Second Batch
3m
3m 30s
Convection
No
No

Pizza

6.8
6.6
A toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
A toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
Two slices of oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top of one another.
Two hands break apart a slice of pizza with melty cheese, meat, and green bell peppers on top baked using a toaster oven.
A toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
A toaster oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top inside a baking pan.
Two slices of oven baked 9-inch thick-crust meat pizza with cheese, onions, and green bell peppers on top of one another.
Two hands break apart a slice of pizza with melty cheese, meat, and green bell peppers on top baked using a toaster oven.
Function
Bake
Bake
Temperature
450°F
450°F
Cooking Time
7m 30s
9m 10s
Convection
Yes
No

Whole Roasted Chicken

7.7
6.3
A whole roasted chicken using a toaster oven on a silver broiling rack and baking pan on a white background.
A whole roasted chicken using a toaster oven on a silver broiling rack and baking pan on a white background.
A tray of whole toaster oven roasted chicken. The thermometer has two probes inside the chicken and displays 189°F and 192°F.
Seven pieces of a carved chicken including a carcass, two breasts, two wings, and two thighs on a silver baking pan.
Two hands pulling apart a roasted chicken thigh. In the white background is the rest of the roasted chicken on a baking pan.
A whole roasted chicken using the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Toaster Oven on a silver baking pan on a white background.
A whole roasted chicken using the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Toaster Oven on a silver baking pan on a white background.
A tray of whole toaster oven roasted chicken. The thermometer has two probes inside the chicken and displays 165°F and 176°F.
Seven pieces of a carved chicken including a carcass, two breasts, two wings, and two thighs on a silver baking pan.
The pink spots near the bone of the chicken. In the white background is the rest of the roasted chicken on a baking pan.
Function
Bake
Bake
Temperature
350°F
350°F
Cooking Time
1h
1h
Convection
Yes
No

Baked French Fries

5.6
5.1
Pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on a silver baking pan on a white background.
Pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on a silver baking pan on a white background.
A close-up of pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on a silver baking pan.
Six pieces of broken-up baked french fries are stacked on top of pieces of whole fries on a silver baking pan.
Pieces of baked french fries using the Hamilton Beach 31127D Toaster Oven on a silver baking pan on a white background.
Pieces of baked french fries using the Hamilton Beach 31127D Toaster Oven on a silver baking pan on a white background.
A close-up of pieces of baked french fries using the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Toaster Oven on a silver baking pan.
Eight pieces of broken-up baked french fries are stacked on top of pieces of whole fries on a silver baking pan.
Function
Bake
Bake
Temperature
400°F.
400°F.
Cooking Time
25m 50s
27m 15s
Convection
Yes
No

Design

Overall Design Scoring
6.6
5.2

In the Box

An oven rack, a user manual, the BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven, a box, a baking pan, and a broiling rack.
An oven rack, a user manual, the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Roll Top Toaster Oven, a box, and a baking pan.

Exterior

5.0
7.0
A closed front of the Black+Decker CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
A closed front of the Black+Decker CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
The front of a closed Black+Decker CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven has a control panel and the right has ventilation holes.
The back and left sides of the Black+Decker CTO6335S Toaster Oven. The back has air ventilation holes and two black buffers.
A closed front of the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Roll Top Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
A closed front of the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Roll Top Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
The front of an opened Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Roll Top Toaster Oven has a control panel and the right side has holes.
The back and left sides of the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Toaster Oven have holes. The back has a power cord and a buffer.
The top of the stainless steel Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Roll Top Door Toaster Oven on a grey background.
On a grey background, the bottom of the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Toaster Oven has four stands and holes.
Weight
12.9 lbs (5.8 kg)
9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
Length
19.3" (49.0 cm)
18.5" (47.0 cm)
Width
13.4" (34.0 cm)
14.6" (37.0 cm)
Height
10.6" (27.0 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Color
Silver
Silver
Door Handle
cool-touch
cool-touch
Tray Indicators
No
No
Crumb Tray
Slide-out
Removable

Control Panel

The BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Toaster Oven’s control panel has an LCD and 13 buttons for 8 cooking functions and 5 features.
The control panel of the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Toaster Oven has 3 control knobs for temperature, function, and timer.
Type
LCD display + 13 buttons
3 control knobs
Temperature
200°F - 450°F
100°F - 450°F
Timer
1 minute - 2 hours
1 minute - 30 minutes + stay-on
Indicator Light
Yes
Yes
Status Bar
No
No
Light Toggle
No
No
Convection Toggle
Yes
No
Rotation Toggle
No
No
Automatic Preheat
Yes
No
Audio Cues
No
No

Cooking Functions

The BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S’s cooking functions include Cookies, Pizza, Frozen snacks, Potato, Bake, Broil, Toast, and Bagel.
The function knob of the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Toaster Oven has 3 cooking functions including Bake, Broil, and Toast.

Interior

7.0
1.0
The BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S’s cooking chamber has 4 quartz heating elements with guards, 2 levels, and a convection fan cavity.
The BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S’s cooking chamber has 4 quartz heating elements with guards, 2 levels, and a convection fan cavity.
The stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven’s cooking chamber has a convection fan cavity on the right.
The Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Roll Top Toaster Oven’s cooking chamber has 4 nichrome heating elements and 2 guide rails.
Heating Elements
4 quartz
4 nichrome
Convection Fan
Yes
No
Lighting
No
No
Tray Levels
2
2
Rotisserie
No
No
Safety Hook
No
No

Power Cord

A three-pronged plug power cord. In the background is the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
A two-pronged plug power cord. In the background is the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Roll Top Door Toaster Oven.
Length
24.8" (63.0 cm)
35.0" (88.9 cm)
Type
3-prong plug
2-prong plug
Power
1500 W
1400 W
Rated Output
120 V ~ 60 Hz
120 V ~ 60 Hz

Accessories

A stainless steel baking rack of the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven on a grey background.
A stainless steel baking rack of the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Roll Top Toaster Oven on a grey background.
Length
14.2" (36.0 cm)
13.0" (33.0 cm)
Width
10.0" (25.4 cm)
11.9" (30.2 cm)
Height
0.9" (2.2 cm)
1.0" (2.5 cm)
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Build Quality

7.0
7.0
The front of an opened BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven with a baking rack, a baking pan, and a broiling rack
The front of an opened Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Toaster Oven with a removable crumb tray, baking pan, and oven rack.

Capacity

An opened front of the BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven with interior measurements on a white background.
An opened front of the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Roll Top Toaster Oven with interior measurements on a white background.
Length
14.2" (36.0 cm)
13.0" (33.0 cm)
Width
12.6" (32.0 cm)
12.2" (31.0 cm)
Height
7.9" (20.0 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
6.1
6.4

User Control

8.0
6.0

Ease of Use

5.0
6.0

Cleanability

6.0
8.0
Grease on the broiling rack of the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
Grease on the broiling rack of the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
Grease on the baking pan of the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
The cleaned broiling rack and baking pan of the stainless steel BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Convection Toaster Oven.
Grease on the glass door of a closed stainless steel Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Roll Top Door Toaster Oven.
Grease on the glass door of a closed stainless steel Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Roll Top Door Toaster Oven.
Grease on the left wall of the stainless steel Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Toaster Oven’s cooking chamber.
Caramelized meat juice and grease on the silver baking pan of the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Toaster Oven.
The cleaned silver baking pan of the Hamilton Beach 31127D 6-Slice Easy Reach Roll Top Toaster Oven with some discoloration.