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You bought a toaster oven thinking it would save counter space and handle quick meals, but now it sits there barely used because the toast comes out unevenly browned and reheating pizza leaves you with soggy crust. Sound familiar? Most people choose toaster ovens based on size and price alone, missing the crucial details that separate genuinely useful appliances from expensive counter clutter.

After testing 89 toaster ovens in our lab, we've learned that heating element placement makes or break performance. Models with poor element positioning create hot spots that burn some areas while leaving others barely warm. The worst offenders cost just as much as our top picks, proving price means nothing without proper engineering.

Here's what manufacturers won't tell you: convection fans in budget models often move too little air to matter, making "convection" just a marketing term. Meanwhile, some non-convection models with well-designed heating elements outperform their fancier counterparts. We also discovered that digital controls frequently fail after 18 months of regular use, while simple mechanical timers keep working for years.

Temperature accuracy varies wildly too. We found $200 models that run 75 degrees hot, essentially making your cooking guesswork, while some $80 options nail the target temperature every time.

Our testing reveals which toaster ovens actually deliver on their promises and which ones will disappoint you daily. Check our reviews below to find the model that matches your cooking style and space requirements.

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