Oster Convection 4-Slice Toaster Oven review

Oster TSSTTVDFL2 is a powerful six-slice toaster oven with the most extended warranty in our comparison. Our device ran hotter than others when set at regular temperatures, but you can easily adjust the temperature dials to prevent your food from burning. It only has some of the conveniences offered by other toaster ovens. However, the beautiful exterior, large interior, and five cooking settings make this an excellent option for any kitchen.

This convection toaster oven is a Walmart Exclusive, so you must purchase it at a brick-and-mortar store or on Walmart's website. It is very affordable, selling for a little under $40. We found it on Amazon, but it was selling for $12 more at the time of publishing. It is the least expensive six-slice toaster oven in our review. And that capacity makes it more suitable for large homes than any of the best toaster ovens.

Oster 4-Slice Toaster Oven: Setup

I start by placing it on a heat-resistant, stable surface with enough space around it since the Oster TSSTTVDFL2 toaster oven has a short 24.5-inch cord that needs an outlet nearby. I make sure the oven is clean and free from packaging. After plugging it in, I get familiar with the temperature dials and cooking settings—Warm, Broil, Bake, Toast, Turbo.

For optimal cooking, I adjust the rack to my desired position and keep the area around the oven clear of flammable objects.

Oster 4-Slice Toaster Oven: Design & features

Oster's TSSTTVDFL2 toaster oven is attractive and functional, making it a great addition to my kitchen. With its sleek exterior and glossy finish, it is easy to match a variety of kitchen aesthetics. It holds six slices of bread, so it's perfect for families or guests who come over often. Although it lacks some higher-end features like a touchpad or digital display, temperature and timer settings are controlled by traditional dials.

Although the oven's rack can be positioned at three different heights, it's not stick-resistant, so it's hard to keep clean. It comes with a baking pan but doesn't come with a broiling rack, so some cooking options are limited.

Oster 4-Slice Toaster Oven: Performance

The Oster TSSTTVDFL2 toaster oven performs solidly, though it has some limitations compared to higher-end models. The six-slice capacity worked well during testing, with all slices coming out evenly toasted during the bread test. Despite that, subtle inconsistencies did arise, especially during bagel preparation when one slice got a little darker.

While the convection feature enhances cooking efficiency, I noticed that the interior temperature often ran about 20 degrees hotter than set, which caused some food items to dry out or overcook. The burrito test had a dry tortilla, and the cookies baked unevenly, appearing golden brown on the outside but still being doughy inside.

Pizzas reheated in the oven also had burnt edges and a hard crust. However, despite these hiccups, the variety of cooking settings—including Warm, Broil, Bake, Toast, and Turbo—provides versatility for different recipes. I can adjust to temperature variations with practice, but it could hurt my first cooking experience.

Would I buy the Oster 4-Slice Toaster Oven?

It might not be the best toaster oven in our comparison, but overall, it works well once you figure out the correct settings and can cook a large amount of food simultaneously. The stellar warranty makes this a perfect option for anyone who plans to use it daily since they will get the most out of it.