Most tests produce attractive golden browning and crisp finishes, especially on fries, vegetables and meats. Top-only heat can brown baked goods faster on top than underneath.
Pros: grease management, cooking speed
Cons: app connectivity, smart features
Toast, pizza, and baked foods usually brown evenly, including across multiple slices. Some tests found darker edges, a hotter rear area, or pale and blackened spots in the same batch.
Pros: preset variety, customization options
Cons: temperature range, nonstick coating quality
Browning can be excellent on fries, vegetables, toasties, and chicken, but some tests showed pale results, over-browning, or burning when heat was hard to manage.
Pros: materials quality, dishwasher-safe parts
Cons: durability, reliability