Here Are The Top 10 Best Convection Toaster Ovens As Of September, 2020

As a countertop convection oven, it's not surprising how the Breville Smart Oven Pro has impressed the majority of its 3467 reviewers for its ability to heat food quickly and evenly compared to the standard oven. Most buyers also seem to agree that the preset programs that this model comes with (and there're a bunch of them -- namely, Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cookies, Reheat, Warm, and Slow Cook) serve their function perfectly well, instead of being useless bells and whistles that had been merely added just for the sake of being fancy. As one reviewer put it, it's great for toasting and roasting chicken (speaking of chicken, you might want to check out AlphaChooser's best rotisserie ovens list), and it also "bakes like a boss" .

According to reviews, this convection 6-slice toaster oven feels solid and well-built. The modern-looking silver design had been aesthetically pleasing for buyers, as well. The electronic controls have also been described as intuitive and easy to use.

Looking at the lower-rated feedback, the most common complaint we've seen tells about how hot the exterior gets. The issue may be a serious concern for households with elderly or disabled people who are more prone to skin burning accidents -- but it is an oven at the end of the day, and such a thing is expected. Some people have also experienced a weird smell with this 4.5-star convection oven, but this can apparently be avoided by running it on full blast, while empty, a few times after purchase.

Suffice to say, this Breville convection 6-slice oven is widely-considered by our review analysis system as a top-notch model, and it's currently considered Alphachooser's best convection toaster oven 2020 (Learn how we rank items) with a confidence level of 98 (More on confidence levels).

The 4.5-star Breville Smart Oven Air's 1-cubic-foot capacity has certainly been a well-received spec for consumers who are all about capacity (the average capacity across all toaster ovens, as of this writing, is 0.6 cubic feet). As such, this convection 6-slice toaster oven reportedly fits big items (like a whole chicken or a big bag of fries) easily, and it has largely-replaced the conventional big oven for many homeowners. Needless to say, it goes both ways -- space-strapped consumers may not take a liking to this specific model. If you're one of these people who are looking to save some space, we recommend you check out the best small toaster ovens on AlphaChooser. It's useful to note, however, that a lot of reviewers have pointed out that they did save a lot of space in the end, as this convection oven rendered having to purchase a separate toaster, air-fryer, and broiler unnecessary.

Speaking of air-frying, the air-frying rack that came with this model seems to have received a lot of positive attention from customers, who say that it works excellently . The stainless steel pans and racks have also been convenient for users because they were apparently easy to clean.

It's not all rainbows and butterflies as we did see some complaints. Some people have said that while the rest of the walls were easy to maintain, the ceiling of this toaster oven is a bit trickier to wipe down. And although it doesn't have anything to do with the actual product, a bunch of people did state that they would have been happier if this convection toaster oven came with a recipe book, as the fancy features have proved to be a bit intimidating to use for first-time owners.

As it stands, this Breville Smart convection oven is considered Alphachooser's second best convection toaster oven 2020 on this list of the top 10 models, as determined by our system after considering 108065 reviews for the entire subcategory.

A digital oven toaster, capable of holding a 13-by-9-inch pan.

The Breville BOV800XL has been called a powerful and adaptable convection toaster oven in reviews. Many consumers seem to be pleased with how it's able to produce comparable results to an actual oven, without having to deal with the excess heat and longer prep times that the latter entails. Many reviewers have reported putting the wide selection of preset programs that it comes with (Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cookies, Reheat, Warm) to the test and ending up pleasantly-surprised with the results.

Many of its 10997 reviews also point to it as a quiet toaster oven, with users finding it pleasing how it maintains a noiseless profile even when the convection fan is turned on. The crumb tray has also been widely-regarded by consumers as easy to clean and an over-all convenience booster.

Some have pointed out feeling disappointed that the magnetic auto-eject feature only works when the rack is in the middle position . However, these reviewers did state that this is not entirely a deal-breaker, as the middle position tends to be the most-used one anyway. Also, buying a flat plug along with this 6-slice convection countertop oven has been recommended. Its default plug situation apparently pushes the oven quite far out into the counter, which means that space is utilized less efficiently. If you're very concerned with space, we do have a list of AlphaChooser's best small toaster ovens, by the way.

This 4.5-star Breville product has proved its worth when our automated review aggregator looked into 108065 total reviews for all convection toaster ovens, and found that this one merits a place in the top 10 list as an Alphachooser interesting choice .

As said by many reviewers, the Cuisinart TOB-135N is a well-made small countertop convection oven that performs its numerous functions well. The majority of users report using all of its preset programs and ending up satisfied with the results. According to them, it "works wonderfully and cooks evenly" .

Many people also pointed out how its being a digital model has eliminated the annoying ticking sound that many knob dial-sporting ovens make. The option to turn off the end-of-cycle ding has also been a welcome feature for most buyers. Lastly, this 6-slice convection toaster oven's auto-off feature and ability to cook food in a fast manner have also been two frequently-mentioned pros.

On the other hand, there have been reports saying that the door tends to collect crumbs in the area where the glass and metal meet. However, the rest of the toaster oven is easy to clean, according to these reports. The rear of the toaster also apparently gets extremely-hot. While this is considered a small countertop oven, considerable back clearance is needed to help offset the heat emanating from behind. If you're lacking space, there are other small toaster ovens that you can check out here on AlphaChooser. Also, there have been concerns about its controls not being very intuitive initially -- but as many reviewers pointed out, it's not something you can't get used to and eventually master after several uses. Speaking of controls, a small number of people have also said that the letters on the control panel tend to wear off easily. Fortunately, they were able to remedy this by coating the letters with clear nail polish.

This 4.5-star oven obviously does its job well, and its setbacks don't really seem to concern performance. As such, we call it an Alphachooser interesting choice.

The CTO6335S Countertop Convection offers up to 9 preset options including unconventional ones such as potatoes and frozen snacks.

The Cuisinart Chefs Convection TOB-260 is an innovative convection toaster oven that boasts a wide range of cooking functions (15) that include Cuisinart's Dual Cook and Speed Convection features

The Hamilton Beach Convection Rotisserie 31105 is a convection toaster oven with a rotisserie-style rotating rod that could fit up to five pounds of meat or two 12-inch pizza

The Hamilton Beach Convection Rotisserie 31104 is a rotating rotisserie-equipped convection toaster oven with a capacity of two 12-inch pizzas or a 5-pound chicken

According to reviews, the KitchenAid KCO273SS heats up quickly and handles all sorts of food well. The alarm that sounds off after the pre-heating time over has also been appreciated by users. The inside has been reported to be quite spacious, but they've also pointed out that it didn't take up too much counter space. At present, this powerful-on-paper 1800-watt convection toaster oven has an aggregated rating of (rating temporarily unavailable) stars from reviews.

While it may produce less heat compared to a conventional oven, the KCO273SS still gets considerably-hot, according to users. However, the plus side is that it reportedly cools down very fast after use. The aesthetics on this countertop convection oven are generally-considered as pleasing, with several reviewers mentioning having receiving compliments and inquiries on it. Looking at the more functional side of design, this has reportedly been easy to clean and sturdy-feeling. People also appear to like that the controls have been very easy to use. In fact, one customer said that "it couldn't have been made any simpler" .

The cons we've seen include the absence of an interior light, and the crumb tray door being reportedly tricky to slide back in -- nothing that gravely concerns performance, but things that KitchenAid may want to consider for future outings in their convection oven lineup.

The AlphaChooser review crawler has considered 108065 reviews for this entire subcategory and found that, while this convection toaster oven seems to work well, its ratings don't merit it a spot in the top 10 models list.

The Black and Decker TO3210SSD Countertop Convection is a roomy six-slice countertop convection toaster oven which, according to Black & Decker, cooks 20% faster than their previous models

The Sunpentown SO-1006 Convection is a relatively compact 1500W convection toaster oven with four preset functions (broil, bake, toast and convection) with a 0.9 cubic feet internal capacity

Convection toaster oven with an easy-view glass door and a 2-year warranty.

The 31100 Countertop Convection comes with a rotisserie lift and fork with skewer, to use with the rotisserie setting.

Broiler and convection-equipped toaster-oven.