I recently tested the Oster 6-Slice Convection Toaster Oven for the purpose of providing a detailed review to potential customers. I moved my regular toaster oven into storage for four weeks and used the Oster instead. Here is my review.

This model comes in both black and stainless steel; the unit that seemed to me was the last one. Either option will cost you around $80 plus shipping. I took my new toaster oven out of the box and inspected it. It has a nice modern square shape that is accentuated by the stainless steel finish. It’s a bit light, which is to be expected in this price range. Oster has tried to compensate for this by providing four rubber feet to keep it in place on the countertop. The included baking and roasting pans are economical; again, I would expect that in this price range. That’s not a problem for me as I have plenty of suitable baking dishes that I can use in place of the included parts. There are three control knobs that simplify operation compared to some of the digital models available today.

I started my review period by making toast. This unit is listed as a 6 slice model, but I was only able to fit four slices in it. Perhaps if you use very small loaves of bread, you could fit six full slices. The four slices of bread toasted beautifully in a short time (about three minutes).

My next toaster oven cooking task was an apple pie. I used a nine inch pie pan, which was able to fit due to the rounded back of this model. The pie crust was evenly cooked and perfectly flaky, something that is not always possible in a toaster oven. This unit gets hot enough to brown (it goes up to 450 degrees F.) and the convection fan keeps the temperature even throughout the entire bake cycle. This unit got very hot while the cake was baking; this is common with most models under $200. They just don’t offer the insulation you find in higher-end ovens. You must be careful not to touch anything other than the cooling handle while the oven is in use. I would suggest always using oven mitts to avoid injury. You must also allow the full four inches of clearance on all sides that is required by the manufacturer in your owner’s manual.

I used this toaster oven for most of my cooking during the review period. I was surprised at how spacious the interior is. I had no problem roasting a whole turkey leg. Although this unit lets a lot of heat into the kitchen compared to higher-end models, it still heats up the room less than a full-size oven. The convection fan, while somewhat noisy, is considerably quieter than what you’ll find in many cheap toaster ovens. I checked the oven temperature several times and always found it to be within 10 degrees of what it was set for. Overall, I think this toaster oven is a good value for the price.

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