Hamilton Beach 4-Slice Toaster Oven vs Hamilton Beach Easy Reach

I bought this toaster oven in October 2019 to replace a nice Cuisinart toaster oven whose bottom element had warped and eventually, literally, flamed out after three years of everyday use. My criteria for its replacement were pretty basic: cheap, easy to use and clean, fairly small, attractive and stainless steel exterior. This toaster oven seemed to check all those boxes so I purchased it, $48.99 at the time

For a modest price point toaster oven this is a pretty good one. The roll top makes it easier to use than most because there is better access to the food and less chance of accidentally touching a hot surface. Also the top is removable which makes cleaning easier. Add to that the removable rack and the large crumb tray and you have a toaster oven that can be kept clean with very little effort

even if sold separately. I am tempted to cut off those wire drip tray hangers and use the shelf as years of design have proved useful. But on this model the lower tray setting is limited. Flip it over and it should be fine for baking at medium temps but those wires to hold the drip tray get in the way

You won't find a design like the Hamilton Beach Easy Reach Toaster Oven with Roll Top Door anywhere else. Its unique and large opening makes food easy...

I replaced my convection oven with this out of curiosity to see how it would compare...convection ovens are claimed to heat better and faster

So I saw this HB with the lift away door and decided to try it. This is a great toaster oven, heats up great, cooks pretty quick and the door stays clean with the lift away design. Don't usually do reviews but this oven warranted it , recommend this one!

You have to set the timer on this toaster so close to the off switch to avoid burning toast. It is so finicky to try and set - no way you can set the timer to anywhere near the shaded or dark toast, it would be totally burnt.

The controls for oven temp or time for toasting is simple and quick for toasting buns or muffins or bread. Very pleased. The minor scrape on the outside reduced the price, but in no way detracted from the look or use. I highly recommend this product

This is a small toaster oven. Has all the features my older bigger one had except the door doesnt stay open partially which I miss and one thing all toaster oven seem to have what I wish it did was a stopper for the tray when you pull it out. Like a regular oven. Always have to be careful not to pull it all the way out

You never know when these things might go on sale. What makes this product a smarter choice? Number one, easy access to countertop. The Easy Reach Toa...

This is the second time I'm purchasing this product. The first time was 3 or 4 years ago. I was as much motivated by its price as its size (for the space in which it would be stored). I was very happy with the oven space and how it performed

There are two levels inside the oven that the tray can be set at, one for cooking and one for broiling, but I haven't found a need to switch the rack. If you're looking for an oven for every day use to prepare your meals, you may want to look elsewhere and spend a little extra money for a better model. You get what you pay for!