KitchenAid Artisan 2-Slice
A die-cast design toaster with a motorised lift and precise browning to match the Artisan range
Key characteristics
Highlights
- ✓ Die-cast metal body matching the Artisan line
- ✓ Motorised high-lift for small items
- ✓ Seven browning settings with bagel and defrost
- ✓ Manual lift lever and removable crumb tray
Our take
KitchenAid's Artisan toaster is for people building a matching worktop: the die-cast body is lovely, the motorised lift is a nice touch, and browning is even across seven settings. It's expensive and function follows form, but as a design-led toaster it does the job well.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Premium die-cast build
- + Motorised high-lift
- + Even, adjustable browning
- + Matches the Artisan family
Cons
- − Expensive
- − You pay for the styling
- − Heavier than most 2-slice toasters
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