DualitNewGen Vario

Two-slice

£108Typical price

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The 2-slice Dualit NewGen Vario toaster has some handy features, including the option to heat just one slot - great if you have only one slice of bread to toast. We put this updated version of the iconic Dualit toaster through its paces in our labs to see if it matches its great looks with a great performance.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Browning coverage
Ease of use
Versatility

Sept 2023Last checked by Which?
Jan 2010First reviewed by Which?
Jan 2009Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test toasters

2 Jan 2024

Peformance

Overall
Browning coverage
Speed

How we test peformance

Evenness: How evenly slices of fresh white bread are toasted. We look at the whole of the slice, noting any variation in colouring across the slice. We also look for untoasted tops and stripes and make sure that both faces of the bread are toasted to the same degree. Models tested before December 2010 do not have a result for this test, but will have a browning coverage rating instead. Browning coverage: How much of the toast has achieved a golden-brown colour, without any significantly pale or dark areas. Speed: How quickly the toaster was able to toast a slice of fresh bread.

Versatility

Overall
Fitting conventional slices
Fitting tall slices
Fitting large breadmaker slices

How we test versatility

How good the toaster is at fitting conventional supermarket loaf slices, tall "toastie" slices, large breadmaker slices, and thick items such as crumpets. Some older toasters don't have a rating for toasting thick items.

Ease of use

Overall
Loading
Unloading
Instructions
Using the browning control
Using the crumb tray
Cleaning

How we test ease of use

How easy it is to use the toaster. We assess a range of taks, including inserting bread into the slots and pushing the lever down, removing items without burning your fingers, using the controls and the crumb tray, and whether the instructions are clear and easy to understand.

Build quality

General
Type	2
Number of slices	Two-slice
Main colour	cream
Secondary colour	none
Type of browning control	Manual
Browning levels	4
Long slot	No
Cable length	92cm
Matching kettle	No
Additional info	We introduced new toaster tests in December 2013. This toaster has been tested to the old test programme. Results for toasters tested after December 2013 aren’t directly comparable.
Manufacturers contact number	01293 652500
Manufacturer URL	www.dualit.com

Features
Extra lift	Yes
Bun Warmer	no
Cancel	No
Defrost	Yes
Reheat	Yes
Bagel	No
Lift and look	No
Countdown timer	No

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