Hamilton Beach 2-in-1
Score: 73/100
Emeril Lagasse Extra Large French Door
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Emeril Lagasse Extra Large French Door Air Fryer Toaster Oven offers a massive 26-quart capacity, five-element convection and 24 presets, delivering powerful cooking for large families. Its trade-offs include a bulky footprint, noisy operation, and a less-than-ideal cleaning experience. Best suited for entertainers and large households that need an all-in-one countertop oven.
The Hamilton Beach 2-in-1 Countertop Toaster Oven offers a compact footprint and versatile cooking modes with even heating up to 450°F. Its main trade-offs are the lack of convection and limited rack flexibility, which can restrict multi-layer cooking. Best suited for small households or apartments needing a space-saving solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.58 cu ft | 0.813 cu ftbest | |
1,450 W | 1,700 Wbest | |
65 °Cbest | — | |
232 °C | 260 °Cbest | |
4 | 12best | |
60 minbest | — | |
2 | 7best | |
1 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Size & Capacity(1) | ||
Capacity (cu ft) | 0.58 cu ft | 0.81 cu ft |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1450 W | 1700 W |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 232 °C | 260 °C |
Features(2) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 4 | 12 |
Convection Fan | false | true |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 2 | 7 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 13.999 lb | 26.5 lb |
Width (in) | 17.8 in | 15.8 in |
Height (in) | 10.24 in | 14.8 in |
Depth (in) | 12.05 in | 16.9 in |
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Professional reviewers commend the Hamilton Beach 31156 for its compact footprint, versatile 2-in-1 functionality, and fast 40% quicker toasting. They appreciate the even heating up to 450°F and the ability to handle a 9-inch pizza or a batch of fries, but note the limited rack positions and absence of a convection fan.
Everyday users praise the convenience of a single appliance that can toast long artisan slices, bake small pizzas and clean up easily thanks to a slide-out crumb tray, while recurring complaints revolve around the slot's height limitation and the lack of long-term durability information.
“fits 9" pizzas and toasts 2 slices effectively but cautions tall breads (>4") get less top heat.”
“40% faster toasting”
“Large 26-quart capacity fits a 12-inch pizza, whole rotisserie chicken, and family meals on two levels.”
Professional reviewers praise the oven's commercial-grade five-element convection system, rapid preheating, and extensive function set that handles everything from rotisserie chicken to dehydrated snacks. However, they criticize uneven air-fry results, a loud 69 dB operation, and the appliance's large countertop footprint, noting that cleaning is cumbersome due to non-nonstick accessories.
Everyday users love the oven's ability to keep meats moist, bake large pizzas, and cook multiple dishes at once, appreciating the all-in-one convenience. Common complaints focus on its bulky size, noisy operation, difficulty cleaning, and occasional temperature overshoot, especially when using the air-fry mode.
