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Breville BOV450XL vs Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison

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Breville BOV450XL

$159.95 from Amazon(+2 more)

Toshiba AC25CEW-BS

$99.98 from Amazon
Breville BOV450XL vs Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Toaster Oven

Overall Verdict

Although the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven was our best small unit, it just paled in comparison to the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Toaster Oven—our best value unit. It doesn’t help the Breville that it has a higher price but a smaller size and less practical features than the Toshiba.

Interestingly, the Breville actually did better in toasting bread and baking french fries, both of which required the maxim 450°F, thanks to its higher power draw of 1800 W. However, the deciding differences lay in the Toshiba’s ability to excel at baking pizza thanks to the oven's nichrome heating elements and a convection system. Moreover, its rotisserie kit helped the Toshiba an extra edge in roasting whole chickens.

Both units have similar levels of build quality, but the Breville stands out slightly with its non-stick interior coating that makes cleaning easier than the Toshiba. They both have straightforward user control and not any note-worthy convenience features.

The Toshiba, overall, offers more value all aspects, including performance, design, and usability. Nonetheless, the Breville is still a decent unit that takes up little space in your kitchen.

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Pros & Cons

  • Unique feature buttons
  • Non-stick interior
  • High-contrast digital display
  • Sturdy construction
  • Cool-touch door handle
  • Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
  • Convenient slide-out crumb tray
  • Highly affordable
  • Good value in terms of functionality and accessories
  • Lightweight but sturdy design
  • Easy-to-turn knobs
  • High-contrast digital display
  • Cool-touch door handle
  • Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
  • No interior lighting
  • No convection fan
  • Inconsistent heating elements
  • No safety mechanism for the door
  • Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
  • No internal lighting

Key Specs

Dimensions
L15.74 x W14.17 x H8.86 inches
L18.98 x W15.59 x H10.78 inches
Weight
10.0 lbs (4.5 kg)
16.2 lbs (7.4 kg)
Control Type
LCD display + 1 control dial + 8 buttons
LCD display + 3 control knobs + Stop/Start button
Temperature
120°F - 450°F
150°F - 450°F
Timer
1 minute - 2 hours
1 minute - 2 hours
Cooking Functions
8
10

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$154.13
$117.12
$159.95 at AmazonCheck Price on BrevilleCheck Price on Walmart
$99.98 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.8
7.7

Toast

7.8
7.2
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 Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart 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: 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 Toshiba AC25CEW-BS 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.
Function
Toast
Toast
Number of Slices
4
4
Toast Level
4/7
4/6
Cooking Time
3m
3m 55s
Second Batch
2m 36s
3m 55s
Convection
No
No

Pizza

5.5
9.1
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.
The cross-section of a toaster oven baked pizza slice showing the crust. In the background is a pizza inside a baking tray.
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
10m 30s
5m 15s
Convection
No
Yes

Whole Roasted Chicken

6.6
7.8
A whole roasted chicken using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
A whole roasted chicken using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
A tray of whole toaster oven roasted chicken. The thermometer has two probes inside the chicken and displays 168°F and 171°F.
Seven pieces of a carved chicken including a carcass, two breasts, two wings, and two thighs on an enamel baking pan.
The chicken thigh is slightly pink near the bone. In the white background is the rest of the roasted chicken on a baking pan.
A golden brown whole roasted rotisserie chicken using a toaster oven inside a silver baking pan on a white background.
A golden brown whole roasted rotisserie chicken using a toaster oven inside a silver baking pan on a white background.
A whole roasted rotisserie chicken on a baking pan. The thermometer has two probes inside the chicken and displays 207°F.
The chicken is carved into seven pieces including a carcass, two breasts, two wings, and two thighs on a silver baking pan.
Two hands holding a piece of chicken breast roasted in a toaster oven. The skin is golden brown and the meat is cooked.
Function
Bake
Rotisserie
Temperature
350°F
350°F
Cooking Time
1h 5m
1h
Convection
No
No

Baked French Fries

6.5
6.1
Pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
Pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
A close-up of pieces of baked french fries using a toaster oven on an enamel baking pan on a white background.
Six pieces of broken-up baked french fries are stacked on top of pieces of whole fries on an enamel baking pan.
Pieces of golden baked french fries using a toaster oven on a grooved silver baking pan on a grey background.
Pieces of golden baked french fries using a toaster oven on a grooved silver baking pan on a grey background.
A closeup of pieces of golden baked french fries using a toaster oven on a grooved silver baking pan.
Six pieces of broken-up baked french fries are stacked on top of pieces of whole fries on a grooved silver baking pan.
Function
Bake
Bake
Temperature
400°F.
400°F
Cooking Time
25 m
20m
Convection
No
Yes

Design

Overall Design Scoring
6.4
7.5

In the Box

An oven rack, 5 pieces of document, the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven, a box, and an enamel baking pan.
An oven rack, a baking pan, a rack clamp, a rotisserie kit and lifter, the Toshiba AC25CEW Oven, a user manual, and a box.

Exterior

6.0
8.0
A closed front of the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background
A closed front of the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background
The front of a closed stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven has a control panel and the right has holes.
The back and left sides of the Breville BOV450XL Toaster Oven have holes. The back has a power cord and two buffers.
The top of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven on a grey background.
On a grey background, the bottom of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven has four stands and holes.
View from the top onto a slide-out crumb tray of the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven on a grey background.
A closed front of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Convection Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
A closed front of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Convection Toaster Oven with exterior measurements on a white background.
The front of a closed Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Convection Toaster Oven has a control panel and the right has air ventilation holes.
The back and left sides of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS both have air ventilation holes. The back has a power cord and two buffers.
On a grey background, the top of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Convection Toaster Oven has air ventilation holes.
On a grey background, the bottom of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Toaster Oven has two black stands and air ventilation holes.
Weight
10.0 lbs (4.5 kg)
16.2 lbs (7.4 kg)
Length
15.7" (40.0 cm)
19.0" (48.2 cm)
Width
14.2" (36.0 cm)
15.6" (39.6 cm)
Height
8.9" (22.5 cm)
10.8" (27.4 cm)
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Color
Silver
Black
Door Handle
cool-touch
cool-touch
Tray Indicators
Yes
Yes
Crumb Tray
Slide-out
Removable

Control Panel

The Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven’s control panel has an LCD, 1 cooking functions’ control dial, and 8 buttons
The Toshiba AC25CEW-BS’s control panel has an LCD, an on/off button, and 3 control dials for function, time, temperature.
Type
 LCD display + 1 control dial + 8 buttons
LCD display + 3 control knobs + Stop/Start button
Temperature
120°F - 450°F
150°F - 450°F timer
Timer
1 minute - 2 hours
1 minute - 2 hours
Indicator Light
No
No
Status Bar
No
No
Light Toggle
No
No
Convection Toggle
No
No
Rotation Toggle
No
No
Automatic Preheat
Yes
No
Audio Cues
No
No

Cooking Functions

Interior

4.0
6.5
The Breville BOV450XL ’s cooking chamber is black and has 4 quartz heating elements with guards and 2 guide rails.
The Breville BOV450XL ’s cooking chamber is black and has 4 quartz heating elements with guards and 2 guide rails.
The cooking chamber’s right wall of the Breville BOV450XL has 2 guide rails.
The Toshiba AC25CEW-BS’s cooking chamber has 4 heating elements, 3 levels, a rotisserie socket and bracket, and a fan cavity.
The Toshiba AC25CEW-BS’s cooking chamber has 4 heating elements, 3 levels, a rotisserie socket and bracket, and a fan cavity.
The cooking chamber’s right wall of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS has 3 guide rails, a rotisserie socket, and a fan cavity.
Heating Elements
4 quartz
4 nichrome
Convection Fan
No
Yes
Lighting
No
No
Tray Levels
3
3
Rotisserie
No
Yes
Safety Hook
No
No

Power Cord

A three-pronged plug power cord. In the background is the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven.
A three-pronged plug power cord. In the background is the Toshiba AC25CEW-BSConvection Toaster Oven.
Length
40.9" (104.0 cm)
15.7" (39.9 cm)
Type
3-prong plug
3-prong plug
Power
1800 W
1500
Rated Output
110 V - 120 V ~ 60 Hz
120

Accessories

A stainless steel baking rack of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven on a grey background.
A stainless steel baking rack of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Convection Toaster Oven on a grey background.
Length
11.5" (29.2 cm)
12.6" (32.0 cm)
Width
10.3" (26.3 cm)
11.3" (28.7 cm)
Height
0.3" (0.7 cm)
NaN" (NaN cm)
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Build Quality

8.0
8.0
The front of an opened stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven with a baking rack and a baking pan.
The front of an opened Toshiba AC25CEW-BS with a crumb tray, oven rack, baking pan, lifter, rack clamp, and rotisserie kit.

Capacity

An opened front of the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven with interior measurements on a white background.
A three-pronged plug power cord. In the background is the Toshiba AC25CEW-BSConvection Toaster Oven.
Length
11.5" (29.2 cm)
12.6" (32.0 cm)
Width
11.0" (27.9 cm)
12.2" (31.0 cm)
Height
6.7" (17.0 cm)
9.3" (23.5 cm)

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
6.2
6.8

User Control

8.0
9.0

Ease of Use

4.0
5.0
Toshiba Toaster Oven AC25CEW Ease of Use
Toshiba AC25CEW Ease of Use
Toshiba AC25CEW Ease of Use

Cleanability

9.0
8.0
Grease on the back of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven’s glass door.
Grease on the back of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven’s glass door.
Brushing the upper heating element’s guards of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven’s glass door.
Grease and chicken skin stuck on the enamel baking pan of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven.
The cleaned enamel baking pan of the stainless steel Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Toaster Oven.
Grease on the removable crumb tray inside the cooking chamber of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Convection Toaster Oven.
Grease on the removable crumb tray inside the cooking chamber of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Convection Toaster Oven.
Brushing the stained cooking chamber ceiling of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Convection Toaster Oven with baking soda and water
The stained cooking chamber ceiling of the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Convection Toaster Oven.