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Black+Decker CTO6335S vs Instant Omni Plus 18L Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
It’s our duty to announce that it wasn’t fair to pit the Black+Decker CTO6335S against the Instant Omni Plus 18L. In addition to being one of our best toaster ovens, the Instant showed excellent performance in our tests of roasting a whole chicken and baking french fries. The Black+Decker put up a good fight in the bread toasting department but lost it all in the rest.
The Black+Decker uses 1500 Watts of power to run four nichrome heating elements. It is built for a larger capacity as well. Meanwhile, the Instant has a higher power rating of 1800 W, one more nichrome heating element than its competitor, and a stronger convection system which justifies its alter ego as an air fryer.
Although not perfect, the Instant’s status bar and automatic reminders offer greater convenience than the Black+Decker. The smart programs also run across a wider temperature range than the Black+Decker. To top it off, the Instant’s touchscreen is more responsive than the Black+Decker’s buttons, though the screen’s contrast levels could use some improvement.
The Instant has four tray levels to better utilize its cooking space compared to the Black+Decker’s two. Moreover, the Instant comes with a rotisserie kit and air fryer basket to accommodate more cooking methods. The Black+Decker doesn’t have an interior light like the Instant even though its interior is black.
Despite the one-sided outcome, both ovens have their place in the kitchen for both novice and experienced cooks. The Black+Decker CTO6335S is a decent large-sized option if you’re on a budget while the Instant Omni Plus 18L is a pricier, high-performance unit that focuses on convenience.
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
- Informative and eye-catching package
- Smart Programs and cooking status bar
- Electrical safety feature for the door
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- Safeguards for all heating elements
- Complimentary app with detailed instructions and numerous recipes
- Helpful toggles
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
- No internal lighting
- Buttons not reliably responsive
- Touchscreen digital displays need more contrast
- The master-control knob can be confusing
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