I tested a $299 toaster so you don’t have to — here’s what happened
Tom's Guide Verdict Styled and built beautifully, the KitchenAid Pro Line (or Artisan in the U.K.) toaster boasts some super handy features, like automated up/down and a keep warm setting. At this price, it ought to cook more evenly, and I’ve no idea why the crumb tray is so small in such a large toaster. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate.
- ▪Tom's Guide Verdict Styled and built beautifully, the KitchenAid Pro Line (or Artisan in the U.K.) toaster boasts some super handy features, like automated up/down and a keep warm setting.
- ▪At this price, it ought to cook more evenly, and I’ve no idea why the crumb tray is so small in such a large toaster.
- ▪Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate.
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| Original publisher | Tom's Guide |
| Canonical URL | https://www.tomsguide.com/home/kitchen-dining/kitchenaid-pro-line-artisan-toaster |
| Publication time | Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:36:12 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-10-02T13:57:24.567Z |
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Tom's Guide Verdict Styled and built beautifully, the KitchenAid Pro Line (or Artisan in the U.K.) toaster boasts some super handy features, like automated up/down and a keep warm setting. At this price, it ought to cook more evenly, and I’ve no idea why the crumb tray is so small in such a large toaster. But if you value convenience and style over all else, this is definitely a toaster to consider. $279.99 at AmazonRed $279.99 at Target $279.99 at Kitchen Aid Check Best Buy Reasons to buy +Beautiful styling +Premium design & finish +Automatic up/down +Keep warm & bagel mode +Easy to clean surface Reasons to avoid -Very pricey -Cooks unevenly -Crumb tray very small Best picks for you These are the best toaster ovens we've tested for convenient home cooking After extensive taste testing,…
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