★ Features pick 8.6/10
WMF Stelio double-slot toaster
The WMF Stelio is a 2-slice toaster in matt Cromargan stainless steel with 900 W and 7 fixed browning levels.
- 7 fixed browning levels
- Bagel function
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Compact toasters compared.
Prices in euros from Amazon.de, as of 11 June 2026. Prices and availability may differ on Amazon.co.uk.
By Seydhan Cakmak · Editor-in-chief · Last checked: · AI-translated from the German original
6 compact toaster models for small households, single-person flats and camping, with verified data sheet values, honest pros and cons and an editorial assessment. Prices from €23.
Quick verdict: compact toasters
- Our recommendation: WMF Stelio double-slot toaster (8.6/10), features pick
- Budget pick: Severin AT 2287 automatic toaster, from €23
Editorial rating based on manufacturer specs and Amazon catalogue data. We do not trial products ourselves. How we rate
★ Stainless steel pick 8.5/10
WMF Bueno Pro toaster
The most valuable-feeling candidate in the field: the WMF Bueno Pro comes in a housing of matt Cromargan stainless steel, delivers 870 W and centres the bread automatically for even browning.
- Cromargan stainless steel
- Bread centring
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★ Compact winner 8.4/10
Bosch MyMoment compact toaster TAT2M123
Bosch delivers the worry-free package in compact form: the MyMoment TAT2M123 toasts two slices with 800 W, lifts them out safely even when small via High Lift, and centres the bread for even browning.
- Retractable attachment
- High Lift
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★ Brand basic 8.0/10
Philips Daily Collection toaster HD2581/90
An unfussy branded toaster for the small kitchen: the Philips Daily Collection HD2581/90 takes two slices of any size, offers 8 browning levels and comes with a bun attachment, defrost and reheat functions, a lift function and automatic switch-off.
- 8 browning levels
- Defrosting in one step
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★ Budget pick 7.8/10
Severin AT 2589 automatic toaster
The Severin AT 2589 is a classic 2-slice toaster with 800 W, bread slice centring and a stepless browning control.
- Removable bun attachment
- Even browning
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★ Budget pick 7.6/10
Severin AT 2287 Automatic Toaster
The Severin AT 2287 is a 2-slice toaster with 700 W, 7 browning levels and an integrated bun attachment.
- 7 browning levels
- Integrated bun attachment
from €23 Read review
Frequently asked questions about compact toasters
Which model is the best compact toaster?
In our review, the WMF Stelio double-slot toaster leads with 8.6/10 (features pick). The WMF Stelio is a 2-slice toaster in matt Cromargan stainless steel with 900 W and 7 fixed browning levels. The cheapest model in the comparison is the Severin AT 2287 automatic toaster (from €23).
What does a good compact toaster cost?
The 6 models compared range from €23 to €40. Solid appliances are available even at the lower end; more features, better build quality or brand support cost correspondingly more. All prices are Amazon guide prices and may fluctuate.
What should I look out for when buying?
More important than price are the core values that fit the intended use: size/capacity, power and (where relevant) noise level and power consumption. Every product page lists the verified data sheet values plus the honest compromises, so you can find the model that suits your household.
Head-to-heads: model against model
Torn between two specific models? Here is the direct comparison: