The Best 4 Slice Toaster Breville BTA840XL Review

Toaster review on the Breville BTA840XL model.
Pro: Perfect toast or bagel every time.
Cons: Pricey. Best toaster on the market today.

[@JoeHoltPiano]

This is my life, watching people make toast on KZbin 😅

[@SamCanada1]

YoU'rE nOt AlOnE JoE. ☺ 🙃😉

[@JoeHoltPiano]

@@SamCanada1 We actually bought this in the end, I can now watch on YT and Live 😃

[@GoBroncos9]

@@JoeHoltPiano How is it? I've been considering this one, a Dualit, or even going to ebay and buying some toaster from the 1960's. I want my toast researching life to be over!

[@Raul28153]

Yah I know how ya feel. I was going to end it all and then I put butter on the toast. All was better.

[@ruthking8243]

Joe,your comment made my day. I’m here watching the other guy’s bread toast,too. Maybe I should get a life. 🤪 Heck,maybe I’ll buy a toaster and watch my bread toast.

[@abcya12]

Great vid. Points out all all the features and buttons then a quick demo. Excellent job sir with fine product.

[@spartonboat1]

This is my review of the Breville 4-Slice, model BTA840XL, after about 4 weeks of ownership (since Xmas 2017). I give it very high ratings and its price point is very good for the quality, performance and features. I and my wife's opinion. It seems to weigh more that all the other Breville toasters (7#'s), maybe because it has a true diecast metal base. So it seems substantial. Since I have been a computer systems engineer for 25+ years, I wanted a baseline of performance. I visited about 1,000 websites, plus 50+ KZbin sites looking at 4 slice toasters. I was really interested in the $500 list price, (but $300 on-line) Whirlpool, and outwardly very similar to the Breville, with the count-down Led's. But their warranty was no better that any others, at the high price, so I could not find any other mitigation for value. Their on-line youtube videos could have done more to make the case for it. Most all my appliances are high end Whirlpool, but sell me harder on the toaster please. I looked about 30+ brands and models, including both computer automated and old-fashioned relay logic (push it down, it toasts). DuaLit was very interesting, because it used to be so old school and was hand-made in the UK (see their videos). But for some reason their 4-slice old style design did not allow 2 separate heat settings or allow lowering 2 slices at a time. Their "new" design is computerized, but instead of being made in the UK, is now made in the Far-East (China?), probably by a manufacturer who assembles several brands on one mfg line. Observing all the automated toasters, they appear to be running the same set of software, because all seem to have the same features; about 80% shared across products. Obvisously their "cases" are designed differently and the buttons are in different places, but the features functions are very similar. I thought the Breville had the best execution. I liked the little grilles that hold the toast vertically, and the "bit-more" button is cute and we do use it. I have a Heat Measurement gun that will read up to 1,200 degs F. So I shot all four slice slots across the top and four points each running with the toaster slots empty. They were mostly all the same, at about 750-810 degrees F, so fairly even. I then tried the temps running with bread in the slots. That lowered the temps, but again most were the same. P.s., the exterior temperature of the case does not measure above 90 degs, while toasting four slices, so the outside is only "warm" to the touch, at full load. I rate the performance in toasting as very high. I really like the Led's that count down, during toasting to inform you of the time remaining. I met my match on toasting capacity. I usually "double toast" to ensure the toast is very done, almost burned. Well, set the Breville on the highest setting, and the toast will be really done! In fact, it toast well enough, that I have lowered the length of toasting. That's my take. Given the price point, it is well worth it, well made and is a very sturdy design. How long the software and chipset last, remains to be seen.

[@GoBroncos9]

Great toaster review! How is it working three years later?

[@kymmoulds]

Thanks for your review Ron it's helped me decide on which toaster to purchase. A BIG thumbs up.

[@light487]

Thanks. Not sure why the shops and manufactures don't do videos like this. If I could see it working, I might be willing to buy. Now that I have, I am going to buy it... Well the current model anyway. Thanks.

[@ckinard2]

Thank you my friend for making this informative video I will be purchasing mine this weekend keep up the good work.

[@crunchyblack2224]

Thanks for the review Ron, well done!

[@volcommerce]

bought this toaster for my parents, looks great, I think I'll pick one up for myself

[@SamCanada1]

Thank you for the review. Well done. :)

[@VINCENTRAVENSCROFT-fz1sl]

I've had this toaster about 4 years but didn't use it much till this year. I Discovered something I think you will Enjoy. I like Hot Dogs and even had the Cheap Little Hot Dog & Bun toaster. But... BAGELS & HOT DOG BUNS are Toasted on ONE SIDE. Maybe Toaster can do Hot Dog buns to. I Opened a Hot Dog Bun NOT SEPERATING THE HALVES. PUT THEM INTO THE BAGEL SLOT LONG WAYS STILL ATTACHED. SET TEMPERATURE LEVER BETWEEN 1 & 2 Closer to 2. Hit BAGEL & TOAST BUTTON and waited about 45 Seconds till they were automatically done. IT WORKED!!! I was so Happy. NOW TOASTED NOT BURN'T HOT DOG ROLLS. Easy Peasy NO WORK So if your kids or yourself want a hot dog without firing up the grill and just using the MICROWAVE (DOG WRAPPED IN A PAPER TOWEL FOR 43 SECONDS) AND TOASTER THAT TOASTS IN ABOUT THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME. YOU'RE. ALL. SET. YEAH! & YOU CAN TOAST 4 ROLLS AT ONCE in the 4 BAGEL SLOTS. Have FUN.

[@ronreeds9993]

I am going to try it as I love it when the bread is warm

[@ronreeds9993]

Thanks, I only try to review things I have used for awhile. I just added my HVAC system, that I had installed late 2017. Needed time to see its working over time. Oh still use this everyday, just a bit more dirty as it gets used everyday :-)

[@Prolinium]

In the UK it's under the 'Sage' manufacturer label. Sage BTA845UK (crumpets, not bagels).

[@AEW0416]

Great review. Went out and bought it today. Thanks.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Great review. Thank you!

[@Trajan2]

Great review. For something like a toaster which you use everyday it pays to get the best

[@MaZEEZaM]

Thanks for the review, I have several Breville items and they are all really great products. I am going to buy this toaster in black, I love how it doesn't require pushing the leaver down nor the toast literally flying out the toaster when it pops up. The lack of crumbs and noise will also be welcome. 🐸 Also it's designed in my home country Australia. Btw it's pronounced like Brev (like Bev) ille (like ill) Brev-ill Breville 🐶

[@ronreeds9993]

Thanks for the pronunciation, my spelling is just as bad :-)

[@legolas7r]

Thank you! Looks great :)

[@celestenewton7020]

Great review. I have same model and have liked it but now it only toasts on one side after three years of use.There does not appear to be any broken wires on the element so i am not sure what is the source of the problem, so another appliance for the trash bin which is quite annoying , its hard to do your part for the environment when household appliances cannot be fixed and have to be replaced with regularity.

[@dgillies5420]

The elements simply burn out; burners are cartridge items on ovens but not on toasters; its kind of the scammy way the toaster business works, they are planned obsolescence items ...

[@jdashlovela]

THANKS I have it but I wanted visual instructions

[@dgillies5420]

Really thorough review; thank you. I now understand why this is such an expensive toaster, as it really isn't normal by any means. One concern however is longevity - is your toaster still working and are you still as enamored with Breville Toasters as you once were?

[@ronreeds9993]

Yes, 4 people using it, 2 to 3 times a day min. Best feature I think is the frozen feature. Saves a ton on having to keep fresh bread from going bad.

[@maxfactor4209]

It is fantastic toaster but the question is does it last at least 10 years..

[@gregbishop1381]

greg bishop1 second ago Hello World,Just purchased a 4 slice London series toaster,I found the middle 2 slots toast fine the outside 2 slots only toast on the inside,outside of the toast comes out hardly warmed.I returned the toaster and got another,same problem,exchanged it again exactly the same problem,3 toasters out of 3,I'm now going to exchange it for some other toaster.I asked Sunbeam about this their product manager was surprised and said it was the best toaster they'd ever maid.If that's the case I think sunbeam need to seriously look at their quality control as they do have issues. I've had no problems with the service the retailer (Briscoes)hasn't batted an eyelid.Just thought people might want to know.(statically 1 in 10 people bother to return goods under warranty,god knows how many of these toasters are faulty).

[@spartonboat1]

Since this is a Breville toaster video, what was the point of the Sunbeam London Series toaster comments?

[@josephjohn2438]

ok no need to think about it this is it im buying it thanks Beat Review

[@Ipot4me]

This is the best toaster.

[@convict13]

In Australia the Bagel button has been replaced by a crumpet/fruit slice button.

[@robalexander7348]

Yes and it toasts my wholemeal English muffins nicely 👍

[@dgillies5420]

Well then you'd obviously better stop eating bagels and start buying crumpets & fruit (who toasts fruit?)

[@convict13]

@@dgillies5420 Fruit breads

[@yellowmetaldriver1460]

Good vid. Can you measure what the length and width is of thebslots?

[@trantran6989]

I couldn’t find in France this model

[@pioneer7777777]

The problem I have with my current toaster (Cuisinart) is upon raising the toast, it leans to the side and gets stuck on the top metal and crushed the toast/muffin as it rises. Seems like this one avoids that problem

[@ronreeds9993]

Yes, unless you have tiny toast. This did happens to me once when I cut bread in half and the edges got stuck, my fault.

[@parvezhasan1474]

How much cost of four slice toaster

[@faceofdead]

In my case the magnet was dirty. I rubbed it and cleaned it good and now it sticks

[@ronreeds9993]

First time it stopped working. Looked inside and it had gotten dirty after years of not cleaning it. Took it outside and blew it out with compressed air and plugged it back in and like it never missed a beat started working again. Love this thing

[@betspath]

Does it still work & how do you get crumbs out?

[@ronreeds9993]

Still works great. Each side has a tray you can remove to dump the crumbs. However there are very little due to the gentle movement of the unit.

[@maryellis3661]

can this toaster do larger slices like batch bread

[@datsuntoyy]

so I see this is 5 years old. Does the toaster still work well and if not, how long did it last. I love the Breville but I'm looking at the one thats not automatic. The auto feature just doesn't look reliable to me.

[@ronreeds9993]

So I dont get online much and I just saw your question. Yes stll working as it did day 1. I just wipe it down, maybe not as much as I should it just keeps working. I work from home since about 3 years ago and I use it 2 times a day. Hope this helps.

[@dennisdesmarais3778]

I would buy it but it's not sold in the Philippines.

[@ronreeds9993]

Sorry to hear that

[@dennisdesmarais3778]

@Ron Reeds me to. I really like thier products. But nothing I can do. Must follow the electric current grid here or the appliance will burn.

[@PraveenKumar-en1yx]

Can we put sandwich rack/basket like kitchen aid proline 2 slice in Breville Die Cast Smart Toaster 4 Slice machine or can put two small bread like in your video in one slot by stuffing a little like sandwich?

[@ronreeds9993]

You can but I wouldn't as the rack compression might be too much trying to force together. It will stop the toaster. For that just get the breville oven, it will toast and cook all in one. Costs more but can do more, I will make a video on that next.

[@salesteam4666]

2:14 Is it hot to red only outsides coil？it seems coil of middle divider( both sides ) do not get hot.my used toaster is the same. is it normal?

[@ronreeds9993]

Yes, the coils are at different temps to help not burning.

[@maxdeathlore]

Do you still have this toaster? How is it hanging?

[@ronreeds9993]

No issues so far, make english muffins every day. Keeping my fingers 🤞

[@SherriWNAZ]

Would be nice to see some actual bread being toasted.

[@3rd-Wave_Rebel]

Watch the whole video. It did.

[@youbetubber777]

How much?

[@dgillies5420]

These sell for about $200 in the USA, it's obviously because of the servo motors for raising & lowering the toast and the LEDs and the microprocessor is apparently smart enough to know that if you toast back-to-back slices it doesn't need to run as long on the 2nd slice since the toaster is already warm (this is from the brevillege website video).

[@snusmumriken232]

sick

[@openroad6522]

This toaster looks nice, but doesn’t work!!! Very poor performance. Seriously don’t waste your money. Lots of fancy features, does not toast the bread, this guy saying it doesn’t matter the heating elements don’t get orange on both sides, bull dermal!!! I’m on my second one, first one replaced under warranty, replacement does not work either. Don’t waste your money on this junk, or if your really set on it, I’d be happy to sell you mine.

[@ronreeds9993]

Sorry to hear yours had issues. Been using now for 5 years and still toasting away. Typically once you contact the manufacturer they will resolve you issue or the store you gotnit from. I did not by my online as too many fake versions on Amazon and such. Hope you have better luck.

[@aussie8114]

We had the two slot model. Never cooked well then partly died then blew up. Cheap toasters are better value.

[@FOVAirsoft]

this toaster is 180 dollars? jesus.

[@Farbroe]

What microphone are you using?

[@ericb.4358]

At $209. it's WAAAAYY too overpriced.

[@mq46312]

FML. Even toasters are getting reviewed.

[@Lazarusart]

What a 'Breeevile' , its a Br e ville ! If you cant pronounce it, then why bother with yoir review

[@Raul28153]

I think you had that weird bias that comes from spending too much money for something. We bought a Dualit It was HORRID~!!!! There was nothing I could do with it would get it to actually toast the toast. It barely warmed the bread. So I took it back. Then I got a Brevvile. That Same one you have there~!!> That Was just as horrible. I suffered with that dammed POS for like 3 years before it finally died the horrifying DEATH it DESERVED~!!! The engineers ( AKA Worthless losers who don't understand engineering) at Breville designed it with limits on how hot the heat coils could get so they never actually get hot enough to do the job. I guess those pansies were afraid of fires. I'll never own a brevvile again. Too much money for too much garbage.

[@torxx12]

lol wow, based on this video the toast came out perfect, how much hotter or toasted could u possibly want?

[@Raul28153]

@@torxx12 I just wanted my toast toasted.

[@ronreeds9993]

Same as any product there will never be 100% product proficiency. Some times things just dont work as they should. I have had less expensive models in the past, no real issues I was just very pleased with my experience then and now 5 years later still toasting away. I feel everyone buys for what they either need or want big difference. For me this was a want, not need. Sorry you had issues.

[@Raul28153]

@@ronreeds9993 100%?? I'm talking less than 5% it simply didn't work - ever.

[@iRangoTango]

At 5:03, you said that each side was "perfectly brown". Were your eyes open? They were CLEARLY NOT perfectly brown, or evenly brown. Another terrible and biased review of toasters. I think you just wanted to "show off" your expensive toaster. Who really cares?

[@purpleturkey1792]

Go it tango ... I certainly wouldn't pay that price for making toast, I've had most and not really pleased with any of them 👍

[@CampingDad247]

200$ to toast bread no thanks! lol

[@ussindyboyz9683]

Jason it seems high, but the brand is excellent quality.

[@Gaber1983]

It’s on sale for 169 CDN well with it. Bought it. And I’ve seen several models I give this two thumps up

[@ronreeds9993]

True its not for everyone, as I get older I enjoy getting a few things I want, not need. Always fun when the kids come over and they get to push the fancy buttons to make each of there toast different from their siblings