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WMF Lono vs Bestron XL ASM90XLZ
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
Both toast two triangular sandwiches per run but go about it differently. The WMF Lono relies on Cromargan stainless steel and two-stage height adjustment, the Bestron XL on stated power, automatic switch-off and clear dimensions at a lower price.
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Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Height adjustment | WMF Lono | 2-stage height adjustment for thickly filled sandwiches vs. fixed plate height on the Bestron XL |
| Power | Bestron XL | 900 W stated vs. no wattage for the WMF Lono |
| Safety | Bestron XL | automatic switch-off plus locking clip vs. variable handle lock without switch-off on the WMF Lono |
| Material | WMF Lono | matt Cromargan stainless steel vs. housing not further specified on the Bestron XL |
| Plannable dimensions | Bestron XL | 12 × 26 × 31 cm and 1.7 kg stated vs. no dimensions for the WMF Lono |
| Price | Bestron XL | from €20 vs. from €51 for the WMF Lono |
Which one is right for you?
If you want to toast thickly filled sandwiches without squashing them and value quality Cromargan, go for the WMF Lono. If you need a stated 900 W, automatic switch-off and plannable dimensions for a small kitchen at under half the price, you are better served by the Bestron XL ASM90XLZ.
WMF Lono or Bestron XL ASM90XLZ? Short answer.
Which is better: WMF Lono or Bestron XL ASM90XLZ?
It depends on your priority. Height adjustment: WMF Lono (2-stage height adjustment for thickly filled sandwiches vs. fixed plate height on the Bestron XL); power: Bestron XL (900 W stated vs. no wattage for the WMF Lono); safety: Bestron XL (automatic switch-off plus locking clip vs. variable handle lock without switch-off on the WMF Lono). The verdict of this comparison explains which model suits which type of user.
How do the WMF Lono and the Bestron ASM90XLZ differ?
The WMF Lono and the Bestron ASM90XLZ differ mainly in these points: height adjustment (advantage WMF Lono), power (advantage Bestron XL), safety (advantage Bestron XL), material (advantage WMF Lono), plannable dimensions (advantage Bestron XL), price (advantage Bestron XL).
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