I Tried Breville’s $300 Slot Toaster That Watches Bread So It Doesn’t Burn

A toasted slice of bread is a simple pleasure and is often the subtle touch a meal needs. That’s one reason the humble toaster remains a mainstay in many kitchens, even in the age of air fryers.

Toasters typically achieve doneness using time and temperature. The recently launched Breville Eye Q 850 Auto Toaster swaps those imperfect elements for a more modern approach. The Eye Q uses a pulsing internal sensor to watch the color of the bread as it toasts, only finishing when it hits the perfect result, at least in theory.

Breville Eye Q 850

I put it to the test to see if this $300 high-tech toaster lives up to its promise. While I generally think it does, I noticed a few things worth considering before you splurge. Let’s dig in.

What makes the Breville Eye Q Auto Toaster different?

At first glance, the Breville Eye...

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