2-slice toaster

Why We Chose It

You want style over substance but still demand some substance? Meet the Smeg toaster. It's not just a pretty face; it's a pretty face that toasts bread. In a world where toasters are mostly uninspired metal boxes, Smeg is the peacock strutting in the kitchen. With six browning levels, it's like having a personal tanning salon for your bread. And those wide slots? They're the VIP lounge for bagels and waffles. Sure, it won't write a novel for you, but it will make your breakfast slightly less dull. The self-centering racks are like a GPS for your toast, ensuring it doesn't wander off into the abyss. It's not the cheapest toaster on the market, but who needs savings when you have style?

What It Does

• Toasts bread with panache.
• Loves bagels like a New Yorker.
• Six browning levels for your toast OCD.
• Self-centering racks keep toast on track.

What It Doesn't Do

• Won't fit a loaf of artisanal bread.
• No magical toast appearance.
• Won't make you a morning person.
• Not a substitute for a personal chef.

Tech Specs

• Two slots as wide as a Kardashian's smile.
• Six browning levels to confuse you.
• Self-centering racks for neurotic toast.
• Removable crumb tray for lazy cleaners.

Who It's For

Meet the retro enthusiast who sees the toaster as a piece of art rather than a kitchen necessity. Then there's the breakfast connoisseur who insists on the perfect browning level, because life is too short for mediocre toast. Lastly, the home chef who isn't quite ready to let go of the 50s aesthetic, despite living in a smart home where everything talks back. Each of them looks at the Smeg toaster and sees not just a gadget, but a lifestyle choice. They probably spend more time choosing their toaster settings than their outfits, but who are we to judge?