The slots are 3.5cm wide and the mechanism inside will adjust to the width of the bread you’re toasting. Should you find it too long, there are hooks for cord storage on the underside of the toaster. It has a generous 90cm cable, which measures nearly 75cm from the back of the toaster, allowing for easy placement. Both buttons light up red when pressed.Īt about 18cm wide, 27cm deep and 20cm high, the Studio toaster doesn’t take up too much countertop space. The defrost button sits on the left of the browning dial, with the reheat button on the right. The dial doubles up as a cancel button, which lights up red whilst the lever is down and the toaster is in use. (You can fine-tune your toast to 3 and 1/3 or 3 and 2/3.) The dial lets you settle between those numbers, with two increments available it makes a subtle ticking sound when you turn the dial.

The lever sits in a groove, so the only part of the toaster that protrudes is the browning control dial, with clearly marked numbers from 1 to 9. However, all the logos are embossed, meaning none of them really stand out unless you look at it closely. It features surprisingly heavy Dualit branding, with the manufacturer’s logo stamped on three sides and in the stainless steel top. I tested the striking all-black version, which has glossy plastic sides and a textured front with a dotted pattern. The Studio toaster is available in black with a polished trim, or in white and grey. So, it’s almost surprising to pick it up and discover it weighs only around 1.5kg. It’s a very handsome appliance, perfect in a minimalist kitchen and economical for someone living on their own.Ĭlichés aside, it’s quite sturdy for a two-slice toaster and very unlikely to tip over. There’s something about the Dualit Studio 2-Slice toaster that makes me think of bachelor pads. Nevertheless, it’s fast and produces consistent results.ĭualit Studio 2-Slice toaster – Design and features While the design is striking, and the price slightly lower than the £70 Dualit 2-Slice Lite toaster (you can see our review of the Dualit 4-Slice Lite toaster), the Studio toaster has been pared down to standard functions, therefore lacking the “wow” factor. The Studio 2-Slice toaster is part of Dualit’s range of home appliances promising “stylish modern designs and innovative technology at an affordable price”. What is the Dualit Studio 2-Slice toaster?

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