The Cuisinart TOB-195 Convection Toaster Oven from Cuisinart Corporation is a top contender for “best toaster ovens.” Cuisinart Corporation is not new to the world of kitchen appliances. It has several standout products to its credit, such as food processors, coffee makers, hand mixers and blenders, and of course, toasters. Cuisinart kitchen appliances are preferred by seasoned chefs and aspiring cooks alike.

The Cuisinart TOB-195 Convection Toaster Oven is a state-of-the-art kitchen appliance. It is a complete package that is not only extremely easy to operate, but also fast and efficient, as well as spacious and reliable. Its robust and elegant body and the fact that it looks quite elegant sitting on the counter top are its added advantages. Another plus is its compact size that doesn’t take up a lot of counter space, eliminating that clutter feeling, and to top it all off, the Cuisinart TOB-195 comes with a cord storage option. The interior is quite spacious and you can place six slices of bread in it simultaneously; it can also hold a whole chicken or a 12-inch pizza.

From the outside, it’s all around strong and shiny with a stainless steel body that has dimensions of 16 x 17-3/4 x9-5/8 inches. It has a brushed chrome handle and the digital control panel is located at the bottom. The TOB-195 projects a professional look and performs like a pro too. It has digital push button controls instead of manual knobs. In some ways, digital controls are better, since you can set the oven to the exact temperature you need.

For the convenience of consumers, Cuisinart has provided a well-labeled digital control panel. The LCD screen allows you to see the temperature you have set, completely eliminating any possibility of error. The control panel allows you to program with the various controls and the timer. The TOB-195 comes with four cooking options: toast, pizza/bake, broil, and convection. The convection option causes even heat distribution in the oven and cooks or defrosts food in half the time. When working in convection mode, the hot air fan makes a hum, but it’s quite low and not irritating at all. There’s also a bagel setting option, as well as a defrost setting option; With these options, you can defrost food.

Another important feature of this oven is shade control. The shade control works with a sensor that helps adjust the temperature inside the oven, which can vary for different types of food.

Cleaning an oven is usually a hassle, but not with this unit, as it has a brushed chrome interior that can be easily cleaned. The removable crumb tray slides out so you can empty any accumulated food particles. The only complaint noted so far on this amazing device is the lack of internal lighting. Cuisinart should look into this issue and add one on their newer models; Otherwise, it is a perfect dream machine and your helper in the kitchen.