15 Compact Toaster Ovens That Fit Small Countertops (4-Slice and Under)
Countertop ovens keep creeping bigger, and many models now take more counter than a microwave while still calling themselves compact.
This guide to the best compact toaster ovens for small countertops holds a hard line: every pick is rated by its maker at 4 slices of toast or under. Capacities and dimensions below come from the maker or the listing.
No big oven was dressed up as small to fill this list. For more small-footprint tools, see our space-saving kitchen gadgets for small kitchens roundup.
Short on worktop in general? These ideas on how to add counter space in a small kitchen are worth a read before you buy anything new.
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1. Breville Mini Smart Oven BOV450XL — smart heat steering in a 4-slice body
Element iQ is the reason this small Breville costs more than most. The system steers power among its quartz heating elements during the cycle, putting heat where the food needs it instead of running every element flat out.
Eight functions cover Toast, Bagel, Bake, Broil, Pizza, Roast, Cookies, and Reheat, with an LCD display and a fast 1800-watt preheat. The interior measures 11 by 10 by 4 inches and fits 4 slices, an 11-inch pizza, or a 6-cup muffin tray.
Three rack positions, a pull-out crumb tray, auto shut off, and a non-stick cavity coating round it out. A 10 by 10 inch enamel baking pan is included. It measures 16 inches wide, so confirm your counter run first.
2. Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven NB-G110P — double infrared heat with no preheating
Waiting for a small oven to preheat defeats the point of a small oven. The FlashXpress uses double infrared heating, quartz and ceramic elements at the front and back, that reaches cooking heat at once.
Six preset menus cover toast, waffles, rolls, pizza, hash browns, and a quick reheat. Temperature runs from 250 to 500 degrees, with a digital timer up to 25 minutes and Light, Medium, and Dark crust control.
The square inner tray fits a 9-inch pizza or 4 slices of bread, and the rack is connected to the door, so it slides toward you as the door opens. It runs 1300 watts at 13 by 12 by 10.25 inches.
3. BLACK+DECKER Crisp ‘N Bake Air Fry Toaster Oven TO1787SS — air frying in a 4-slice oven
Air fry ovens usually sprawl. This one keeps the job inside a 4-slice body that fits a 9-inch pizza, using high-intensity hot air and a mesh tray to crisp food with little or no oil.
Two control knobs run the show: one sets the 30-minute timer, and the other picks from five functions, Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Toast, and Keep Warm. EvenToast Technology handles the toast setting for even browning.
The box includes a rack, a bake pan, and the air fry mesh tray. It measures 15.5 inches wide and 8.2 inches tall, and Amazon data rates it at 1150 watts. A removable crumb and drip tray helps with cleanup.
4. BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven TO1313SBD — a curved interior that fits a 9-inch pizza
The back wall of this oven curves outward. That small shape change is how a compact body fits a full 9-inch pizza or 4 slices of bread without growing the footprint.
Four functions cover baking, broiling, toasting, and keeping food warm, up to 450 degrees. EvenToast Technology works to spread heat for even slices, and the 30-minute timer includes marked toast settings and a stay-on option.
A baking and broiler pan and a toasting rack are included, and the crumb tray removes for cleaning. It measures 15.5 inches wide, 11.2 inches long, and 8.3 inches tall, with a 2-year limited warranty.
5. Hamilton Beach Countertop Toaster Oven & Pizza Maker 31401 — a ready bell and stay-on timer
A bell rings when the timer ends. In a small apartment where the kitchen is also the living room, that plain signal beats checking a clock, and auto shutoff follows it.
The oven toasts 4 slices or bakes a 9-inch pizza, with Toast, Bake, and Broil functions and temperature from 150 to 450 degrees. The 30-minute timer includes a Stay On setting for longer bakes, and the rack has 2 positions.
It comes with a bake pan, an oven rack, and a slide-out crumb tray. Dimensions run 11.5 inches deep, 14.9 inches wide, and 8.7 inches tall. Three plain knobs run everything, which many cooks will count as a plus.
6. Zojirushi Micom Toaster Oven ET-ZLC30 — 12 computerized functions and a mirrored glass front
This Zojirushi thinks harder than any oven here. A micro-computer runs 12 functions, from Toast and Pizza to a Homemade setting that proofs dough in a rise stage, then switches to bake on its own.
Toast and Bagel modes gauge the interior temperature and adjust as they go, with 5 shade settings and a frozen option for up to 4 slices. The front is mirrored glass, and the control panel sits along the bottom edge.
It includes a mesh rack, baking tray, broil tray, removable crumb tray, and a recipe book. Be clear-eyed about size: at 16 inches wide and nearly 12 inches tall, it is the largest body on this list.
7. BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven with Natural Convection TO1760SS — air movement without a big fan oven
Natural convection is the pitch: the interior shape is designed to circulate hot air on its own, for fast, even results without the size of a fan-driven convection oven.
Four functions cover convection bake, broil, toast, and keep warm. It fits 4 slices or a 9-inch pizza, runs 1150 watts, and uses a 30-minute timer with a stay-on option for longer bakes.
A rack and a bake pan are included, and the crumb tray removes for cleaning. Dimensions run about 11.6 by 16.9 by 9.1 inches. That 16.9-inch width is wide for the class, so it suits a clear counter run.
8. COMFEE’ Toaster Oven Countertop CFO-BB101 — a 10-liter oven with two simple knobs
Two knobs run this COMFEE’ oven: one for temperature, one for time. Inside a 10-liter body it toasts 4 slices or bakes a 9-inch pizza, with Toast, Bake, and Broil functions.
Temperature runs from 150 to 450 degrees. The 30-minute timer has a stay-on setting and auto shut off, and power is rated at 1000 watts through 2 quartz heating elements.
The set includes an oven rack, a baking pan, and a detachable crumb tray, and the maker lists the body at about 14.6 by 11.4 by 8 inches. With two elements, thick items brown best if you rotate them halfway.
9. Proctor Silex Modern Toaster Oven 31122 — a plain 4-slice oven with a drop-down crumb tray
Nothing here needs an app or an account. The Proctor Silex 31122 toasts, bakes, and broils with three dials, and that is the whole interface.
It fits 4 slices or a 9-inch pizza and runs 1100 watts. Temperature adjusts from 150 to 450 degrees, and the 30-minute timer adds a stay-on function, a ready bell, and auto shutoff.
The rack has 2 positions, a bake pan is included, and the built-in crumb tray drops down for cleaning. It measures 11 inches deep, 14.75 inches wide, and 8 inches tall. First use calls for an empty burn-off run per the manual.
10. Dash Express Countertop Toaster Oven DETO200 — quartz heat and a bagel function
Five functions in a 12-liter body: Bake, Broil, Toast, Warm, and a dedicated Bagel setting. Quartz heating elements bring the oven up to temperature fast, which suits quick breakfasts and snacks.
The capacity covers 4 slices of toast, a 9-inch pizza, or up to 6 cookies per the manual. Temperature runs from 150 to 450 degrees, and the time dial goes to 30 minutes with a Stay On option.
It includes an oven rack, a baking pan, and a crumb tray, and the manual notes the accessories are dishwasher safe. Dimensions are 11.8 inches deep, 15 inches wide, and 8.9 inches tall.
11. Mainstays 4-Slice Toaster Oven MS8402550614-02 — Walmart’s basic oven with a 60-minute timer
Most ovens on this list stop their timers at 30 minutes. This Mainstays runs a full 60-minute timer, which covers slow reheats and small bakes without resetting a dial mid-cook.
It fits 4 slices of bread or a 9-inch pizza and runs 1050 watts through 2 quartz heating elements. Toast, Bake, and Broil settings sit on one dial, with temperature from 200 to 450 degrees.
A baking rack and a baking pan are included, and a power indicator light shows when the oven is on. Controls are two plain knobs. Expect basics done plainly rather than extras, and it delivers on that.
12. BLACK+DECKER Spacemaker Under-Counter Toaster Oven TROS1000D — the oven that uses no counter at all
Every other pick here still needs counter space. The Spacemaker mounts under a cabinet instead, using an included mounting kit, and frees the whole worktop below it.
It fits a 9-inch pizza or 4 slices of bread. Digital button controls and an LED display run Bake from 200 to 400 degrees, a Toast mode with shade settings from 1 to 7, and a Keep Warm mode.
A drop-down crumb tray and a slide-out rack handle cleanup. Two honest costs: mounting takes real install work, and the manual notes the display is not backlit, so it can be hard to read in dim light.
13. Elite Gourmet Americana Collection ETO147M — a mint retro oven with a 60-minute timer
The mint finish and Art Deco lines make this the one oven here bought partly for looks. Under the retro shell sits a 10-liter, 2-slice oven that fits an 8-inch pizza.
It runs 1000 watts with temperature control from 200 to 450 degrees. The timer runs a full 60 minutes with automatic shut off and a bell, and functions cover toast, bake, broil, and reheating.
An enamel-coated bake pan and a wire rack are included, and the crumb tray slides out. It measures 9 inches deep, 14.5 inches wide, and 10 inches tall, with a cool-touch handle on the door.
14. Elite Gourmet ETO236 Personal Compact Toaster Oven — a 2-slice oven under 5 pounds
At 4.48 pounds and 6.5 inches tall, this little Elite Gourmet can move from counter to cupboard with one hand. It is built for one or two slices at a time and small snacks.
The 650-watt oven adjusts from 200 to 450 degrees, with Bake, Broil, and Toast functions and a 15-minute timer with auto shut off. A non-stick baking pan and a wire rack slide in and out on the single rack position.
Removable accessories are dishwasher safe per the listing. The 15-minute ceiling on the timer is the real limit here, so it fits toast, warm-ups, and quick snacks rather than longer bakes.
15. Dash Mini Toaster Oven DMTO100GB — a single-slice oven the size of a lunchbox
One slice of toast, half a bagel, or a mini pizza. That is the full menu of the Dash Mini, the smallest oven here at 7.2 inches deep, 6.3 inches wide, and 7.7 inches tall.
There is no temperature dial at all. The oven runs at a fixed temperature of about 400 degrees, and a single timer dial sets the cook time. It shuts off on its own when the timer ends.
It runs 550 watts and weighs 4.39 pounds, with a baking tray, an oven rack, and a crumb tray that are removable and dishwasher safe. It is a dorm and desk-side tool, not a family oven.
Measure the counter run and the cabinet height above it first. Then be honest about your real load: four slices for two people, two slices for one, or a single slice at a desk.
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