10 Best Toaster Ovens Under $100 For 2021 [Our Reviews & Comparisons]

Last updated on February 27th, 2021

Having a good toaster oven in your home is a lot of fun. You can use them to make all sorts of food from pizzas to focaccia bread and more. If you want to make something a little healthier, you can cook things up like kale crisps and baked sweet potato. Not bad, hey!

Toaster ovens came along in the early 1900s and are still going strong today. Its popularity means that companies are selling them for a very good price and these days you can purchase a top-notch toaster oven for under $100.

We have compared 10 of the best toaster ovens that are under $100 to help you choose which one is best for you. You will find information about each of their features, what we like about the product and what we don’t like about these ovens, as well as the pros and cons. By the time we reach the end of the review you should know which toaster oven you would like in your kitchen.

Comparison Table

PRODUCT	FEATURES	LATEST PRICE
1. Hamilton Beach Countertop Toaster Oven	Easy to clean Auto shutoff Timer	Check Price
2. Black+Decker 4-Slice Toaster Oven	4 functions Made of stainless steel Toasts well	Check Price
3. Cuisinart TOB-40N Custom Classic Toaster Oven	Easy to use Makes great toast Digital clocks	Check Price
4. The Hamilton Beach 31344 Easy Reach With Roll-Top Door Toaster Oven 4-Slice	Easy access Easy to clean Removable door	Check Price
5. Vestaware Convection Toaster Oven	6 grill accessories Digital display 10 pre-set smart functions	Check Price
6. BLACK+DECKER TO3240XSBD 8-Slice Extra Wide Convection Countertop Toaster Oven	Extra wide interior 4 functions 60 minute timer	Check Price
7. Cuisinart TOB-60N1 Toaster Oven Broiler with Convection	Powerful Compact Adjustable	Check Price
8. Nostalgia RTOV2AQ Large-Capacity Toaster Oven	Can view food while cooking Easy to clean Reliable timer	Check Price
9. Maxi-Matic ERO-2008N Countertop Toaster	Rotisserie function Easy to use Cheap	Check Price
10. Cuisinart AFR-25 Air Fryer	Quiet to operate Can fry up to 3 pounds Easy to clean	Check Price

Our Best Toaster Ovens Under $100 Reviews and Comparisons

1. Hamilton Beach Countertop Toaster Oven, Easy Reach With Roll-Top Door, 6-Slice, Convection

Product Highlights

An easy to use, easy reach roll-top oven is perfect for your kitchen counter.

Features

• 30 minute timer
• Stay-on option
• Fits 12 inch pizza
• Fits 6 slices of toast
• Convection, bake, broil and toast settings
• Easy to control knobs
• Cooks snacks and dishes

What We Like About Hamilton Beach Countertop Toaster Oven

The roll-up door is a really good feature, especially for people with limited space as a pullout door can get in the way. The oven is relatively quiet once it has heated up. The power cord is easy to keep out of the way of anything hot.

What We Don’t Like About Hamilton Beach Countertop Toaster Oven

The oven’s internal heat is less than 450 degrees as advertised, it gets less and less hot every time you use the oven. The glass door seems to weaken from the heat of the oven and can even explode from the pressure.

2. Black+Decker 4-Slice Toaster Oven

Product Highlights

This 4 function oven heats up quickly and is just as good as a conventional oven.

Features

• Bake, broil, toast and keep warm function
• Made of stainless steel
• Weighs 7.5 pounds
• Ready indicator light
• Fits 9 inch pizza
• Toasts 4 slices of bread at a time
• 30 minute timer
• Removable crumb tray

What We Like About Black+Decker 4-Slice Toaster Oven

Small and compact like a regular toaster yet can do much, much more. You can use it to make simple bread-based food really easily and it saves you from turning on the main oven.

What We Don’t Like About Black+Decker 4-Slice Toaster Oven

There is sometimes a fault in the auto-off feature, so never leave it plugged in when you are done using it. The oven heats up so much that the plastic handle can melt off completely.

3. Cuisinart TOB-40N Custom Classic Toaster Oven

Product Highlights

You can even select your preferred toast shade from this toaster oven’s settings as well as use its cooking timer.

Features

• 1800 watts
• Measures 17″ x 11.74″ x 8.35″
• Stainless steel and rubber
• Auto side-out rack
• Even shade control
• 14.6 inches deep

What We Like About Cuisinart TOB-40N Custom Classic Toaster Oven

The temperature heats up really fast and is ready to use in no time at all. It doesn’t have an annoying ticking timer. This toaster oven is really compact and convenient to store away.

What We Don’t Like About Cuisinart TOB-40N Custom Classic Toaster Oven

If you use the toaster oven for longer than half an hour you run the risk of shattering the glass due to too much heat exposure. The 5 beeps that go off when the oven is finished are really loud and unpleasant too.

4. The Hamilton Beach 31344 Easy Reach With Roll-Top Door Toaster Oven 4-Slice

Product Highlights

Another small and compact toaster by Hamilton. Ideal for toasts and a small pizza.

Features

• Easy access countertop
• Easy to clean
• Front access crumb tray
• Easy to grip knobs
• Bake, broil and toast functions
• Toasts 4 slices of bread at a time

What We Like About The Hamilton Beach 31344 Easy Reach With Roll-Top Door Toaster Oven 4-Slice

You can remove hot toast and pizzas from the oven without touching hot surfaces and scalding yourself. It can reheat meals really well and gives the food a freshly cooked experience.

What We Don’t Like About The Hamilton Beach 31344 Easy Reach With Roll-Top Door Toaster Oven 4-Slice

The heating elements have a tendency to overheat and stop working. The tray will bend when your oven reaches a certain temperature, which doesn’t seem like a very safe thing to be happening.

5. Vestaware Convection Toaster Oven

Product Highlights

The Vestaware convection oven has 6 features that cook things thoroughly and delicately.

Features

• Made of stainless steel
• 6 features
• Highest setting 450 degrees fahrenheit
• 120 minute timer
• All round heating capabilities

What We Like About Vestaware Convection Toaster Oven

The digital display gives the toaster a premium feel. It has 3 adjustable knobs for the settings. You can be really precise with the timer and heater.

What We Don’t Like About Vestaware Convection Toaster Oven

The toaster is very small, so although there are a lot of features, you can’t make much more than a few slices of toast or a mini pizza in the oven. It also takes a little bit longer to toast and get the food hot and ready.

6. BLACK+DECKER TO3240XSBD 8-Slice Extra Wide Convection Countertop Toaster Oven

Product Highlights

If you are looking for a toaster oven that is on the larger side, this will suit your needs.

Features

• Extra wide interior
• Toasts 8 slices of bread
• Fits 9×13 inch oven pans
• Bakes
• Broils
• Convectional heating
• Toasting
• Warming up food
• 1500 watts
• Toaster timer

What We Like About BLACK+DECKER TO3240XSBD 8-Slice Extra Wide Convection Countertop Toaster Oven

This toaster has three different knobs, one for the temperature and two settings for timer settings. It is much more versatile than other toaster ovens because it cooks larger items too.

What We Don’t Like About BLACK+DECKER TO3240XSBD 8-Slice Extra Wide Convection Countertop Toaster Oven

The cooking temperature you set and the cooking temperature in the oven are often very different, sometimes there can be a difference of 50 degrees between the two.

7. Cuisinart TOB-60N1 Toaster Oven Broiler with Convection

Product Highlights

Choose from 4 cooking options depending on what you are cooking. This is a stainless steel toaster oven that is built to last.

Features

• 1800 watts of power
• Toast shade control
• Brushed stainless steel finish
• Nonstick interior
• Power On LED indicator
• Slide-out crumb tray
• 0.6-cubic-foot capacity fits a 12″ pizza and 6 slices of toast
• Bake, broil, toast, convection bake, convection broil and warm

What We Like About Cuisinart TOB-60N1 Toaster Oven Broiler with Convection

The rack can be adjusted, so you can choose to have it sit either higher or lower in the oven. It is also great if you have only got a small counter space and do not want to have an oven that takes up much space.

What We Don’t Like About Cuisinart TOB-60N1 Toaster Oven Broiler with Convection

The numbers on the timer dials fade rather quickly. Unfortunately, it doesn’t cook or toast evenly, it doesn’t bake food as well as it toasts it.

8. Nostalgia RTOV2AQ Large-Capacity Toaster Oven

Product Highlights

The Nostalgia toaster oven has a unique vintage look, perfect for those of you wanting to add a little color to your kitchen.

Features

• Weighs 20 pounds
• Bake, toast, convection and broil
• Adjustable temperature
• 60 minute timer
• Clear view window
• Easy clean

What We Like About Nostalgia RTOV2AQ Large-Capacity Toaster Oven

Looks really cool and retro. Baking cakes and muffins is really easy. It doesn’t dry the food out as some toaster ovens do. Makes reheated food taste much better than if it were to be heated in a microwave oven.

What We Don’t Like About Nostalgia RTOV2AQ Large-Capacity Toaster Oven

If you have the oven on for too long or overwork it in a short period of time, the glass can break or pop. It is really lacking when it comes to safety.

9. Maxi-Matic ERO-2008N Countertop Toaster

Product Highlights

Not only does this toaster oven have all the standard heating functions, it comes with a rotisserie function too.

Features

• 1500 watts
• Extra large capacity
• Rotisserie skewer
• 5 cooking functions (broil, bake, toast, keep warm and rotisserie)
• Slide out crumb tray
• Easy to use control panel

What We Like About Maxi-Matic ERO-2008N Countertop Toaster

The chicken cooks beautifully on the skewer. Don’t worry about making a mess, it is super easy to clean. Very good deal and fits into any kitchen well.

What We Don’t Like About Maxi-Matic ERO-2008N Countertop Toaster

The numbers come off every time you wipe the toaster oven down. Takes much longer than a regular oven to cook a chicken on a skewer.

10. Cuisinart AFR-25 Air Fryer

Product Highlights

This is the toaster oven with the most functions on the list.

Features

• 1800 watt
• 7 Functions
• AirFry
• Convection Bake
• Convection Broil
• Bake
• Broil
• Warm
• Toast
• 0.6 Cubic Foot Interior With Light
• Adjustable Thermostat
• 60 Minute Time
• Auto Shutoff
• Toast Shade Selector
• Non Stick interior
• Easy-Clean Interior
• Includes: Oven Rack, Baking Pan, AirFryer Basket

What We Like About Cuisinart AFR-25 Air Fryer

This is a great way to cook meals, snacks, or to reheat any leftovers. You can cook meat and vegetables in the oven toaster. For the amount of food it can cook at a time it really doesn’t take up much room on your countertop. It is also really nice to look at and well designed. It is not going to stick out or look odd in your kitchen.

What We Don’t Like About Cuisinart AFR-25 Air Fryer

It is a little too small to cook a 12 inch pizza, so that just shows how compact it really is. If you are not careful, the oven will leak old oil everywhere which is less than convenient.

Final Verdict

The Vestaware convection toaster is the winner here, it appears to be the safest and easiest to use with the high-quality features. It is rather small, but that is ok. Toaster ovens aren’t meant to be used to cook a big roast dinner or to be used for long periods of time.

That is why this one is ideal. It is a perfect size and has more than enough features to get the job done.