BTA720XL Bit More Toaster, 2 Slice, Brushed Stainless Steel

I have been looking for a toaster for some time since our last one decided to quit. Well, it was 18 years old. I tried to find the same brand, but they only make toaster ovens now. I tried on the more commonly ordered toaster, it was garbage. Sent it back. I didn't want fancy, just something with quality. So, I set out to find a commercial-grade toaster, thinking that it would solve my poor-quality issue. It did not. So, I decided that toasting a nice piece of toast in a reasonable time, I need a 1800-watt toaster. I came across this one. It looked nice. I was thinking more traditional with the slot position. So I decided to give this one a try. It performs so well. The Beagle feature is perfect. The LED light on the slide lever is a nice touch without getting too techy looking. It makes a really niche piece of toast. Yes, it is a little pricier than other models, but not with a 1800-watt rating. I am hoping this toaster will last 18 years. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase. There are not a lot of quality toasters out there. Buy this one, I don't think you will be disappointed.

Who would guess that it is SOOOOO difficult to make a reasonably decent toaster that works? That actually makes: 'toast'. When my clapped out, 10 y.o. toaster quit, I purchased a less expensive $35 toaster. Results were tragic (took forever, and half the slice was not toasted, while the other half was burned), so it was returned (Thank You Amazon for making returns so easy!). Next I went a little upscale and purchased a $65 toaster, figuring (Incorrectly) that if I spend more $$, I will get a better toaster. WRONG! Literally about a third of the heating elements did not glow orange, with predictably poor, uneven toasting results. So back it went also (Thanks again Amazon). I went back to research mode, and read a LOT (a really lot) of toaster reviews. These reviews were all over the map. Some people loved the model they reviewed, but mostly I saw a lot of toaster hate. Who knew this country was so divided... over toasters? I then read the Consumer Reports ratings for toasters. This Breville was rated #1 or #2, and yes it was (is) a $100 toaster. $100! I ordered it anyway, figuring my kids wouldn't miss the $100 from the estate, when I die... OR one of them will inherit a really nice toaster! I have to tell you, this toaster is the greatest toaster since sliced bread! All the heating elements glow orange, This sounds like a no-brainer, but I can tell you from experience there are a lot of 'toasters' on the market, which should not be allowed to be called toasters, simply because not all of their heating elements work. The toast and bagels are toasted evenly (no light spots or burned edges). It is FAST! I haven't timed it yet, but it toasts at least 2X faster than my old toaster. I like the Lift & Look lever, which allows you to peek at the toast without stopping. That same lever is also the high lift lever, which allows you to lift shorter bread products higher for easy removal. The long slots accept the long sourdough slices we like. The controls are intuitive and easy to use. The temp slider has a quality feel to it. Set it to '3' (mid range) and toast comes out golden! I know this model is called a 'Bit More, 4 slice Toaster', but I never use the bit more button. Once I have toasted bread or bagels a few times and figured out which temp setting works best, the toaster repeats every time. It is awesome! This Breville Toaster is also not racist or discriminatory. It toasted white, brown, or dark rye with equal enthusiasm, and speed. If everyone on both sides of the aisle would own a Breville, I am guessing we could end politically charged arguing. < Well, maybe that last statement is a bit of a stretch... AND, lastly, this toaster has a Breville Assist™ plug. This electrical plug has a hole in it for your finger, and it is ergonomically shaped, which makes plugging and unplugging a breeze. It is fun to plug this toaster in, and I sincerely hope that a lot more kitchen appliances get a Breville Assist™ plug! This toaster is highly recommended! I hope there is a Breville in every home in America. Think how much nicer this country would be! This is not a paid advertisement. The views expressed are the sole opinion, and experiences of the reviewer.

It pains me to write this because I have a Breville pro/ air fry over than I absolutely love. I was planning on buying more of their appliances because of that. THEN I BOUGHT THIS TOASTER. It has been a disappointment since day 1 and I should have returned it but thought it was me having to get use to all the functions buttons and settings . It wasn’t, it’s the toaster. Read all the 1 star reviews, I too had inner elements only work in bagel mode. I would use frozen & the little more button and would get 1 side soggy waffles on one side /dark on the other even after hitting a little extra time. Also the outer elements don’t all heat evenly or even stick out to heat up uniformly so it toasts the one side unevenly. What really bothers me is that this is a Breville that costs $100. As opposed to a $35-$60 toaster. Breville now has lost me as a future customer. I discovered the element issue 1 yr+ 2 wks. So 2wks out of warranty. I’m not even going to put myself what others went through after reading their stories to contact them. I’m just going to buy a different toaster and throw this in the garbage where it belongs . Obviously they have electrical, sensor? And can’t even toast correctly. I mean my God this isn’t rocket science, it’s a toaster- and a Breville. Shame on this company for selling a product that has a proven record of similar issues with a lot of customers. Oh and when I went to fill out a ticket for assistance/ or help with these issues, I couldn’t even submit it because it didn’t give a a drop down menu to select my appliance so I could not get the form completed . Red flag right there. DO NO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS. YOU CAN BUY 3 toasters that work for the price of this piece of garbage. Disgusted and sad at the same time. I really wanted a complete kitchen of matching BREVILLE appliances ( espresso etc) and now they list those sales. And those other appliances are expensive machines. I hope they read this and take action. They really dropped the ball with this.

Obviously, this toaster is expensive, not the most expensive, but still expensive (for a toaster). It’s probably more than most people are willing to spend on a toaster or at least at the top of most budgets. So why should you spend $100 (that’s what I paid) on this toaster? For one… consumer reports rates this as the number one (#1) 4-slice toaster out of 37 4-slice toasters they tested, some of which are much more expensive than this one (if you can believe that). It received a 5 out of 5 in most categories (color range, one slice, ease of cleaning, full batch, and ease of use), and received a 4 out of 5 in toasting time. Also, it offers a couple of unique features you won’t find in other brands. The “A Bit More” feature adds just “a bit more” time to whatever you are toasting and the “Lift & Look” feature allows you to check your toast without interrupting the toasting cycle. If that’s not enough, it also has features commonly found in other highly rated toasters such as a bagel option, which adjusts the heat elements to concentrate the toasting to the inside halves of the bagel. The frozen feature that defrosts and toasts frozen items, and an LED progress indicator to let you know the progress of the toasting cycle. Plus, the extra-long slots allow you to toast up to 4 slices of bread simultaneously or can accommodate larger artisanal bread slices. In addition, it’s a high quality, well-built toaster that looks great and is very easy to use. Your family members and house guests won’t have to read a manual or take a lesson to make toast, because it is very intuitive and feels familiar. While it does a great job with toast, bagels, and frozen items alike, it’s certainly not perfect… Even on the regular toasting cycle (not bagel) it toasts one side of the bread darker than the other (at least mine does). This isn’t a big deal to me because the toast still comes out great, but some may take issue with that. Another area it falls short (pun intended) is with the lift lever. It doesn’t lift the bread high enough to remove it comfortably without having to reach into the slots. Overall, it’s a great toaster and I’m generally happy with it, but there’s certainly room for improvement.

This is a second purchase for us. The first one lasted a long time, but eventually had some issues with the timer. After reading reviews, etc. we decided to stay with it. It’s nice and small if you don’t have a lot of counter space. Good for a couple.

Like most households, we've always had some type of toaster. I've never invested much money in a toaster, because even though it gets used regularly--if not daily--it was just one of the minor appliances, used for one specific job. We replaced them periodically, as they failed every few years. When the units came out with the wider bagel slots and the better adjustment on toasting, we stepped up to those features, but still just bought "cheap toasters". When our most recent toaster died after several years, I looked over options on Amazon to see what new features, if any, may have evolved since my last purchase. We had updated our kitchen and although our needs hadn't changed, I thought that springing for a little nicer model might be worthwhile. I was captured by the appearance and the ratings of this Breville unit, so decided to up the ante and give it a try. So far, I've been happy with the decision. The only possible negative that I've found is that this unit is physically larger than the cheaper models. It's not monstrous, but it will take up more counter space than a basic unit. The appearance and the performance, however, is great. This is a nice-looking toaster and looks well-built. It performs in the standard manner, but I've been impressed with the very even and effective toasting of anything I put in the slots. I've used regular-sliced bought bread, thick-sliced homemade bread, bagels and biscuits, and everything comes out well-toasted. The toasting control works well, and the "Lift and Look" feature, combined with the "A Bit More" feature, provides extra control over the finished product. I haven't tried the "Frozen" setting, but the "Fruit Bread" setting works very well with the fruit bread that my daughter makes. The "Cancel" button works instantly, and is easier to use than trying to force up the toast lever on a conventional unit. I don't know whether the longevity will prove to be better than the average 4-5 years of the cheap units--probably not, since it's still the same basic design. Even so, I really like this toaster and as of now think our extra dollars for it were well-spent.

I'm blown away by all the positive comments. I must have gotten the lemon model. Been in use for 7 months now. I'm a Breville fan, have 2 Smart ovens, MicroW, Hand Mixer, Juicers, and a couple of others. So I expect the cost of a $110 toaster in a $20 market. I'm disappointed in myself, I did not return to Amazon on my first impression. And I am a minimal toaster user, a couple of times a month. And I don't write many negative reviews Exterior, it is Breville quality, sharp looking, stylish. Inside, but my cheap Oster was outperforming at a basic level First does not toast evenly. The top half runs 50% behind the lower half. Many times, it requires a second run or flipping the bread. Increasing the slide just over the toasts segment of the bread. Looking inside, not all of the elements seem to run at the same intensity Next, the inside elements are lighter than the outside elements, nor even across. by a large margin in both slots The bars that hold the toast seem not to hold toast unless it is seriously thick toast Like most toasters, the first set of toast comes out lighter than the second or third. At this price, I thought that would be cured! Moving the slider for the first causes even darker toast in the 2nd and 3rd rounds By the time I really started using it, my Amazon return window was closed, and Breville support had a long on-hold time, and many transfers felt like blaming me for how I might be using it. Heck, I just toast simple breads. Maybe I got the lemon model. But I can't say buy this thing! I'm foolish, I donated my 10-year-old Red Oster too soon, I miss little Red.. Odd, this still toaster will go the same path. What was I thinking when I needed a $110 Toaster? I was a sucker!!!

I had heard so much about Breville being a better appliance brand. I am pretty disappointed considering the price. A less expensive toaster would probably work just as well. The toast quality is ok, but the slider is hard to adjust. We use the toaster for different thing and changing between the settings on the slider is not as easy as our old Cuisinart with the digital control. The Cuisinart digital controls failed after only a couple of years. The bagel setting is fine and cooks pretty well, however, it is not always even across the bagel side. I often get either under cooked or over cooked foods. Also, the lift and look and a bit more are interesting, but with the Cuisinart, I would just set it to 2, 3, or 4 based on the food item and it always came out as I expected for that level. No, I would not recommend or purchase another Breville appliance.