Touchscreen toasters bring digital controls, presets, and memory functions to the countertop. We compared four current models – the Mecity 4-slice A8 PRO, two Keenstone smart toasters (2-slice and 4-slice), and the DEAR MORNING 4-slice – on slot count, panel design, and shade control.
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Overview The Mecity A8 PRO is a 4-slice smart toaster with wide slots and a full touchscreen interface. It pairs a dual control panel with auto-lift, keep-warm, and defrost functions, so each pair of slots can run a different shade or bread type at once. Multiple browning levels and one-touch presets cover bagel, toast, reheat, and frozen bread.
The standout is the dual control panel – two independent touch zones let one side run dark sourdough while the other does a light bagel, which is rare on 4-slice toasters under $100. Auto-lift gently raises smaller items so you don't fish them out, and the wide slots fit thicker artisan slices.
Trade-offs: the glossy touch surface shows fingerprints quickly and needs frequent wiping. It's also taller than a typical 4-slice, so check clearance under upper cabinets before buying.
Pros
Dual independent touch panels for two shade settings at once
Auto-lift handles short slices safely
Wide slots fit bagels and thick bread
Keep-warm and defrost presets built in
Clear digital countdown on the screen
Cons
Fingerprints show on the touch surface
Taller footprint than most 4-slice toasters
Premium price for the category
Best for Households that want the most full-featured touchscreen 4-slice toaster with independent dual-side control.
Overview The Keenstone 2-slice is a compact touchscreen toaster designed for smaller kitchens and 1–2 person households. A single extra-long slot fits two standard slices or one long artisan slice, with a digital touch panel handling shade level, bagel, defrost, reheat, and cancel. Memory function recalls your last setting on the next press.
The single-slot layout is the real differentiator – it accepts longer bread shapes that won't fit a standard twin-slot toaster, while still keeping a small footprint on the counter. The touchscreen is straightforward, and the memory function means you skip re-selecting your usual shade every morning.
Trade-offs: only two slices at a time makes it slow for families. The single-slot design also means both slices share one shade setting – no dual control on this model.
Pros
Single long slot fits artisan and sourdough slices
Memory function saves last-used shade
Small footprint suits compact counters
Clean touchscreen with bagel, defrost, reheat presets
Affordable entry into smart toasters
Cons
Only two slices per cycle
Both slices share one shade setting
Crumb tray on the smaller side
Best for Singles, couples, or small kitchens that want a smart toaster without a 4-slice footprint.
Overview The DEAR MORNING 4-slice is a stainless steel touchscreen toaster with a large LCD display, six bread-type presets, and six shade settings. The flat front panel keeps the look minimal and modern, with bagel, defrost, reheat, and cancel mapped to single-press icons rather than rotary dials.
The standout is the LCD readout combined with six dedicated bread-type modes – white, whole wheat, sourdough, bagel, frozen, and pastry – each tuning the toasting curve rather than just the timer. The stainless steel body and slim flat panel give it a more design-forward look than typical plastic-fronted smart toasters.
Trade-offs: the screen is informational rather than fully touch-driven, and the LCD glow can feel bright in a dark kitchen. Slot width is standard, so very thick artisan slices may need to be sliced thinner.
Pros
Large LCD shows mode and countdown clearly
Six bread-type presets tune the curve, not just time
Six shade levels for fine control
Stainless steel body looks modern
Flat panel wipes clean easily
Cons
LCD glow can feel bright at night
Standard slot width, not extra-wide
No dual-side independent control
Best for Kitchens where the toaster sits on display and modern looks matter as much as features.
