Hamilton Beach 6 Slice Silver
Score: 67/100
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 6-Slice Countertop Toaster Oven offers a compact design with a removable roll-top door and 1400 W heating for bake, broil, and toast functions. Its limited interior volume and slower preheat time can be drawbacks for larger meals. Ideal for small households or apartments needing a space-saving secondary oven.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.13 cu ft | 0.813 cu ftbest | |
1,400 W | 1,700 Wbest | |
93 °Cbest | — | |
232 °C | 260 °Cbest | |
3 | 12best | |
30 minbest | — | |
3 | 7best | |
1 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Size & Capacity(1) | ||
Capacity (cu ft) | 0.13 cu ft | 0.81 cu ft |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1400 W | 1700 W |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 232 °C | 260 °C |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 3 | 12 |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Manual Dial | Touch |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 3 | 7 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 11.4 lb | 26.5 lb |
Width (in) | 18.74 in | 15.8 in |
Height (in) | 9.41 in | 14.8 in |
Depth (in) | 15.24 in | 16.9 in |
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Professional reviewers and editors highlight the roll-top door's convenience, the surprisingly spacious interior for a 9-inch pizza, and the energy-efficient operation compared to full-size ovens.
Everyday users generally appreciate the easy-to-clean roll-top door, compact size, and ability to handle a 9-inch pizza, but several mention a slow preheat of about three minutes and wish for clearer power and weight details.
“LIKE IT BUT IT TAKES 3 MINUTES TO START HEATING!”
“Large 26-quart capacity fits a 12-inch pizza, whole rotisserie chicken, and family meals on two levels.”
“Bulky size requires significant counter space, making it unsuitable for small kitchens.”
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.
