Best Toasters — Best Of Across Every Style

Mecity A8 PRO 4-Slice Touchscreen – Best Smart Touchscreen

Overview The Mecity A8 PRO is a 4-slice smart toaster with extra-wide slots, auto lift, and keep-warm. A full touch screen with dual control panels handles independent shade and function settings per side, plus defrost, reheat, and bagel modes.

The standout is the dual control panel on a single touch screen – each pair of slots runs its own shade level and program, so a bagel on one side and frozen bread on the other finish together without juggling dials. Auto lift and keep-warm round it out for hands-off mornings.

Trade-offs are real – the glossy touch panel shows fingerprints, the footprint is larger than a basic 4-slice, and the learning curve on the menu takes a morning or two before muscle memory kicks in.

Pros

• Dual control panel – independent shade and mode per side

• Auto lift plus keep-warm for hands-off timing

• Extra-wide slots fit bagels, thick slices, and artisan loaves

• Defrost, reheat, and bagel presets on a clear touch screen

• Modern stainless finish suits contemporary counters

Cons

• Touch panel attracts fingerprints

• Larger footprint than basic 4-slice units

• Menu has a brief learning curve

Best for households that want true 4-slice flexibility with smart, screen-driven control over every slot.

Mecity T-M8 4-Slice Retro – Best Retro

Overview The Mecity T-M8 is a 4-slice retro toaster with extra-wide slots and a touch screen tucked into a classic curved chrome body. It pairs traditional styling with modern shade selection, defrost, reheat, and bagel functions for an everyday workhorse with character.

The standout is the blend of mid-century chrome looks with a discreet touch screen – you keep the warm visual of a retro toaster on the counter while still getting precise shade steps and presets that older dial-only retros can't match. Wide slots handle bagels and thick sourdough without jamming.

Trade-offs are honest – the chrome shell shows smudges and needs wiping, the body runs warm during long sessions, and at this footprint it claims real counter space compared to a 2-slice retro.

Pros

• Retro chrome styling with modern touch-screen control

• 4 slots with extra-wide openings for bagels and thick bread

• Defrost, reheat, and bagel presets built in

• Fine shade steps for consistent browning

• Strong fit for classic and farmhouse kitchens

Cons

• Chrome shell shows fingerprints and smudges

• Exterior runs warm during back-to-back batches

• Takes more counter space than a 2-slice

Best for kitchens that want vintage-style looks without giving up modern shade control and 4-slice capacity.