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: overall satisfaction, ease of cleaning
Cons: included accessories, reliability
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: ease of cleaning, ease of use
Cons: exterior heat management, dishwasher-safe parts
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: food texture quality, crisping ability
Cons: exterior heat management, customization options