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 It can be a hard road to find the perfect toaster – especially where the ever important Vogels toast is concerned.
If your morning is anything like ours, you need a model that with just one push of the handle can deliver deliciously golden toast every time –without needing to hover around or run back to the bench to push down the handle multiple times.
The nzgirl office has had enough – no more burnt edges and uncooked middles. No more three times lucky push downs. We’re on the hunt for the best Vogels toaster in town…
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Dualit Vario 2 Slice Toaster
 RRP: $499.99
Stockist: The Homestore
Point of Difference: Price and performance, steeze!
Features: Simple and sophisticated, the manually operated Dualit provides speedy toast, just the way you like it! When finished the toast stays inside the toaster, not up top getting cold and the extra wide slots allow for a range of bread widths.
How did it go in the test? The first finished - this wins the Olympic gold for time, perfect for a busy morning. A nice even offering and works in one push down go. This one is all about helping you, the user, perfect the art of toasting.
The perfect Vogels one push down setting is: Just about on 3.
You should know: The extra wide slots aren't adjustable and the timer countdown is a loud buzzing that finishes with a 'ding'. This is great for me because it lets me know when it's done, but might annoy others. Kenwood Virtu Toaster
RRP: $149.99
Stockists: All good appliance stores
 Point of Difference: Peek and View – check out how the toasting’s going, during the toasting!
Features: A wide, adjustable slot making it great for bagels, paninis etc. Two heat settings to accommodate both high temperature speedy morning toast and a more delicate low temperature for the likes of croissants and filled sandwiches. Nifty bagel button – great for parmesan or seeded buns so they don’t burn. Sandwich cages to help with filled sandwiches. Brushed aluminium body to stop fingerprints on the exterior. Ten variable settings for browning control.
How did it go in the test? A solid performance as well - the Kenwood has a manual setting to not only adjust how far down the cage the toast sits, but how wide the slots are meaning you can tailor make each experience.
The perfect Vogels one push down setting is: High heat setting, number 10 on the brown scale and part way down the cage.
You should know: We had to play around with the settings awhile to get it just right.
Russell Hobbs Abbey Lane Two Slice
 RRP: $69.99
Stockists: All good appliance stores, including Noel Leeming
Point of Difference: Sleek, subtle style, small footprint and sub $100.
Features: Variable browning control, mid-cycle cancel button, frozen bread setting, large wide slots for different bread slice sizes.
How did it go in the test? No burnt spots, but less browning than the other models when put on full - you could use the frozen setting for extra oomph. A great affordable, aesthetically pleasing model that performs pleasingly.
The perfect Vogels one push down setting is: On full.
You should know: The exterior can get quite hot, not so good for kids/forgetful fingers. WIN: We've got a Russell Hobbs Abbey Lane Two Slice Toaster to give away to one lucky reader. Click below and let us know what gadgets you'd like to see Tee cover next time... Breville Professional 800 2 Slice Toaster
 RRP: $149.95
Stockists: All good appliance stores
Point of Difference: Fully automated process - no manual help needed thank you!
Features: Lift&Look button to check on your toast’s progress, ‘A Bit More’ button to give just that little bit more toasting, LED light progress indicator, brushed diecast body to stop fingerprints, extra wide slots, back lit stainless steel buttons.
How did it go in the test? The Breville also turned in a great performance with evenly toasted bread you'd want to eat - being able to push a button and check on the bread's progress was great, as was seeing the time it took to finish on the led screen below. I also liked the 'ding' when it was done.
The perfect Vogels one push down setting is: Just under five on the sliding scale.
You should know: The Breville took the longest, but sometimes good things are worth waiting for.
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