Aigostar2 Slice Toaster With 1.5" Wide Slot, 800W Black With Warming Rack, Small Low Wattage Electric for Home Travel Camping, Energy 30B3L

Most important information - yes it does thick toast! In photo is the warburtons green loaf! Evenly browned on both sides, lovely. The blue led buttons come on when the slots are placed down, nice touch. Only thing I didnt think of, damn smudges & fingerprints show up!

I recently added the Aigostar 4-Slice Stainless Steel Toaster to my kitchen, and overall, it has been a great addition. It’s versatile, with features that cater to a variety of toasting needs, but there are a few areas where it could be improved.Pros:Independent Controls: The toaster features independent controls for each pair of slots, allowing you to toast different types of bread simultaneously at different settings. This is really convenient when you have different preferences in browning or are toasting different bread types.Extra-Wide Slots: The extra-wide slots are perfect for toasting a variety of bread sizes, including thicker slices like artisan bread, bagels, or crumpets. The slots handle them well without getting stuck, which is a big plus.Variable Browning Settings: With multiple browning settings, you can easily customize your toast to your liking, whether you prefer it lightly golden or crispy. The toaster is consistent in delivering the selected level of browning, which is great for those who are particular about their toast.Defrost and Reheat Functions: The defrost function is very handy for toasting frozen bread straight from the freezer, and the reheat function allows you to warm up toast without further browning it. Both features add to the versatility of this appliance.High Lifting Mechanism: The high-lift lever makes it easy to remove smaller items like English muffins or crumpets without burning your fingers. It’s a thoughtful feature that adds to the convenience of the toaster.Stainless Steel Design: The sleek stainless steel finish looks great on the countertop and is easy to clean. It adds a modern touch to the kitchen and is relatively durable.Cons:Uneven Toasting: Occasionally, the toasting can be slightly uneven, with one side of the bread getting more browned than the other. It’s not a consistent issue, but it can happen depending on the type of bread used.Large Footprint: The toaster is quite large, which is to be expected for a 4-slice model, but it does take up a significant amount of counter space. If you have a small kitchen, this might be something to consider.Exterior Gets Hot: The stainless steel exterior can get quite hot during use, so you need to be careful when handling it. This is a bit of a safety concern, especially if you have children around.Cord Length: The power cord is on the shorter side, which could limit where you can place the toaster on your countertop. A longer cord or cord storage option would be a nice improvement.Crumb Tray Design: While the toaster does have a crumb tray, it can be a bit fiddly to remove and clean. It’s not a major issue, but a more user-friendly design would make maintenance easier.Conclusion:The Aigostar 4-Slice Stainless Steel Toaster is a versatile and efficient appliance that offers good value for its price. With independent controls, wide slots, and useful features like defrost and reheat, it meets a variety of toasting needs with ease. However, it has some minor design flaws, such as the potential for uneven toasting, a hot exterior, and a large footprint, that might be drawbacks for some users. Despite these issues, it’s a reliable toaster that performs well in most situations, making it a solid choice for families or anyone who enjoys a good slice of toast.

Pretty much all I wanted from a toaster and at a good price too

Nice looking, only time will tell how good it is in the long run.

Thus toaster is not too bad it looks nice, but it’s very light weight and feels cheap, but very sturdy.

What a super replacement for my old toaster which delivers toast to just how we like it: lightly done for the Mrs and well done for me!

I was very unlucky as the box was disposed of before I used it for the first time. The depth of the toasting area is totally too short for a standard English loaf. I have wasted my money and learnt a lesson. It’s a great shame product designers don’t check before put products into production.

At first I thought toaster was faulty, the bread wouldn't go all the way down, then I realised you turn your slice landscape as it were, I like that all controls are on the front , if you use bloomer loaf it will be a tight fit and the spring is quite weak so in this case the bread doesn't always pop up, but it does stop toasting, but overall I'm pleased with it.