Best Compact Countertop Oven: BLACK+DECKER Leads

The best compact countertop oven is the BLACK+DECKER TO1313SBD, because it fits a 9-inch pizza inside a body just 9.4 x 9 x 16.4 in and weighs 6.65 lb. If you want air frying and a 2-year limited warranty, the BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Air Fry Toaster Oven takes that job instead. One number splits this field, and it isn't wattage. It's depth, front to back, because that's the measurement your counter and your upper cabinets both refuse to negotiate on.

Best compact countertop oven at a glance

The buyers these seven picks were matched to

I built this shortlist around four people, not four spec sheets. Each pick answers one of them.

1. The shallow-counter cook. You have a standard 24-inch base cabinet with a backsplash and something already living beside the sink. Depth under 10 in is the whole conversation.
2. The daily cooker. The oven runs at breakfast and again at dinner. You want a published warranty and more than one cooking mode.
3. The one-person kitchen. Dorm, office, camper, studio. Two slices is enough and every inch of width is contested.
4. The family of four. You want an 11-inch pizza or a casserole out of a machine that isn't a full range.

Every entry here comes from the toaster oven aisle, all seven publish full exterior dimensions, and all seven are listed by more than one seller. Sorting by claimed interior alone would have handed the win to the largest bodies, which is exactly the mistake this guide exists to correct. So I ranked on the depth figure first, then on what interior each pick returns for that depth, then on published warranty and function count as tiebreakers.

A note on the phrase itself: several of these listings use "compact" loosely. The Breville BOV650XL is called compact and takes 10.3 in of depth, more than any other pick here. Read the numbers, not the adjective.

Which dimension actually decides this purchase?

Wattage gets the headline. The Cuisinart lists 1800 watts, the Elite Gourmet ETO236 lists 650. That gap sounds decisive and mostly isn't, because a small cavity heats fast regardless and you're not cooking a turkey in any of these.

Depth decides it. Front to back, these seven span 6.5 in to 10.3 in. That's a 3.8 in spread, and on a countertop 3.8 in is the difference between a door that opens and a door that hits the faucet.

Three depth thresholds matter:

• Under 8 in. Only the Elite Gourmet ETO236 at 6.5 in and the Elite Gourmet ETO490 at 7.6 in clear this. These are the picks for a counter with a deep backsplash or an appliance already parked behind.
• 8 to 9.5 in. The BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Air Fry at 8.2 in, the Cuisinart at 8.35 in, the Breville BOV450XL at 8.5 in, and the TO1313SBD at 9.4 in. This is the mainstream band and the best compact countertop oven for most kitchens sits here.
• Over 10 in. Only the Breville BOV650XL. It earns the space with a 12-inch pizza claim, but it eats nearly half a standard counter depth.

Height is the second gate. Under a wall cabinet mounted 18 in above the counter, the BOV450XL at 16 in and the TO1313SBD at 16.4 in leave very little clearance for hot air. The Elite Gourmet ETO490 at 13.6 in and the ETO236 at 13.3 in are the two that slide under an upper cabinet without a heat problem.

Width is the one I'd worry about least. It's flexible in most kitchens. Just note the range runs 7.5 in to 17 in, so the Cuisinart and the BOV650XL each need a clear stretch of counter more than twice as wide as the ETO236.

1. BLACK+DECKER TO1313SBD Toaster Oven — Best overall

A 9-inch pizza inside a 9.4 x 9 x 16.4 in body at 6.65 lb, and it sells faster than anything else in this set.

Best for: a shallow counter where depth matters more than features Skip it if: you want air fry or a digital display

The interesting number here is 9 in of width. That's narrower than every other four-slice pick in this roundup, and BLACK+DECKER gets there with a curved interior that the listing says fits a 9-inch pizza or four slices of bread. Same stated interior capacity as the air fry model above it, in a noticeably slimmer body.

At 6.65 lb it's the second-lightest pick here, behind only the two-slice Elite Gourmet. Light matters if this oven lives in a cabinet between uses and gets lifted out on weekends. Four functions are listed: bake, broil, toast, keep warm. BLACK+DECKER describes natural convection airflow rather than a fan, and recommends a 10-minute preheat for consistent results. The 30-minute timer includes marked toast settings and a stay-on option, and the listing notes the oven won't run unless the timer is set or stay-on is chosen.

The trade-off is honest. This is a dial-and-timer oven with no air fry basket, no LCD, and no warranty listed on the page. The two Brevilles give you eight functions and a display. The TO1313SBD gives you the smallest four-slice footprint in the set, and for a crowded counter that's the more useful win.

Pros:

• Narrowest four-slice body here at 9 in wide
• Second-lightest pick at 6.65 lb
• 9-inch pizza or 4-slice interior claim
• Sells faster than the rest of this set
• Stay-on option plus 30-minute timer

Cons:

• No published warranty on the listing
• Four functions against eight on both Brevilles
• No air fry mode
• 16.4 in tall, the second-tallest here

2. BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Air Fry Toaster Oven — Best for heavy use

The only pick in this set combining a 2-year limited warranty, five functions and seven accessories at 8.2 in deep.

Best for: daily cooking with air fry and a warranty behind it Skip it if: your counter depth stops under 8.2 in

This is the pick I'd hand to someone whose countertop oven runs twice a day. The 2-year limited warranty is the longest published in this roundup, matched only by the Cuisinart, and both Brevilles list one year. On an appliance with a heating element and a fan, that's a real difference.

Five functions are listed: air fry, bake, broil, toast, keep warm. BLACK+DECKER also names EvenToast technology for consistent browning without hot spots, which is a manufacturer claim rather than a measured one. The accessory count is where it separates from the winner. Seven pieces, including a bake pan, an air fry mesh tray, a wire rack and a removable crumb and drip tray. The interior claim matches the TO1313SBD at a 9-inch pizza or four slices.

At 9.14 lb it's 2.49 lb heavier than the TO1313SBD and 2 in wider at 11.5 in. That's the cost of the fan and the extra trays. It's also the second-fastest seller here, so it isn't a niche choice.

Pros:

• 2-year limited warranty, longest published here
• Five functions including air fry
• Seven accessories in the box
• Shallower than the winner at 8.2 in
• 15.5 in tall, better under-cabinet clearance than the winner

Cons:

• 11.5 in wide, 2.5 in more than the TO1313SBD
• 9.14 lb makes it awkward to stow between uses
• Air fry basket adds parts to wash
• Dial controls, no display

3. Elite Gourmet ETO490 9L/4-Slice Oven — Best upgrade

Four slices and 9 L of stated capacity from the shallowest four-slice body in this set at 7.6 in.

Best for: four slices in the smallest cabinet-safe body here Skip it if: you need a published weight or warranty before buying

If you liked the two-slice Elite Gourmet but need to feed two people, this is the step up. The ETO490 measures 7.6 x 11.7 x 13.6 in, which makes it the only pick here that combines a four-slice claim with under 8 in of depth. At 13.6 in tall it's also the second-shortest, so it clears a standard 18 in under-cabinet gap with room for heat to escape.

Elite Gourmet lists 800 watts and a thermostat that holds temperature across a 200F to 450F range, covering toasting, baking, roasting and warming. The 30-minute timer matches both BLACK+DECKERs. Two rack positions come with a baking pan, wire rack and removable crumb tray. The 9 L figure in the product name is the clearest interior number any listing here gives you, since most of the rest describe pizza diameter instead.

Two gaps to weigh. There's no weight published and no warranty published, and it's the slowest seller in this set. Neither is a defect, but both mean less to go on than the picks above it.

Pros:

• Shallowest four-slice pick at 7.6 in deep
• 13.6 in tall clears most upper cabinets
• 9 L stated capacity, clearest interior figure here
• 200F to 450F range with 30-minute timer
• Second-cheapest of the seven

Cons:

• No published warranty
• No published weight
• Slowest seller in this roundup
• 800 watts, low against the 1800W Cuisinart

4. Elite Gourmet ETO236 Compact 2-Slice Toaster Oven — Best budget pick

The smallest and lightest pick here at 6.5 x 7.5 x 13.3 in and 4.45 lb, and the cheapest of the seven.

Best for: a dorm, office, camper or studio where 6.5 in is all you have Skip it if: you cook for more than one person

Nothing else in this roundup goes this small. At 7.5 in wide and 6.5 in deep, the ETO236 occupies roughly the counter area of a large cutting board stood on edge. It weighs 4.45 lb, which is 2.2 lb less than the winner and less than a third of the Breville BOV650XL.

Elite Gourmet lists 650 watts with a built-in thermostat and the same 200F to 450F adjustable range as the ETO490. The timer is 15 minutes rather than 30, the shortest here, and that's the honest limit of this machine. It's built for toast, reheating and small bakes, not a 40-minute casserole. A non-stick bake pan and wire rack are included.

Two slices is the real constraint. Every other pick here claims four or more, so this is a one-person oven, or a second oven for a room where the kitchen is elsewhere. Judged against what it costs and the counter it occupies, that's a reasonable bargain rather than a compromise.

Pros:

• Smallest footprint in the set, 6.5 x 7.5 in
• Lightest pick at 4.45 lb
• Cheapest of the seven
• 200F to 450F adjustable temperature
• Bake pan and wire rack included

Cons:

• Two slices only
• 15-minute timer limits longer bakes
• 650 watts, the lowest listed here
• No published warranty

5. Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven — Best for families

Eight cooking functions and an 11 x 10 x 4 in interior claim from a body only 8.5 in deep.

Best for: families who want 8 functions in a shallower body Skip it if: you bake 12-inch pizzas

The BOV450XL is the interesting compromise in this lineup. Breville states an 11 x 10 x 4 in interior fitting four toast slices, a 6-cup muffin tray or an 11-inch pizza, and it delivers that from an 8.5 in depth. That's shallower than the winner and 1.8 in shallower than its own bigger sibling, the BOV650XL.

Eight functions are listed: toast, bagel, bake, broil, pizza, roast, cookies and reheat. Breville describes an Element iQ System using five independent quartz elements with algorithms directing power where it's needed. An LCD display handles the mode selection, and the listing also names three rack positions, a pull-out crumb tray and auto shut-off. It's the only pick besides the BOV650XL with a display rather than dials.

It weighs 10.7 lb and is the most expensive pick here apart from the BOV650XL, with a 1 Year Limited Product Warranty against the 2 years on both the Cuisinart and the air fry BLACK+DECKER. At 16 in tall it also needs headroom. Pay for the functions and the elements, not for a bigger cavity.

Pros:

• Eight cooking functions, joint highest here
• 8.5 in depth, shallower than the winner
• LCD display and three rack positions
• 11 x 10 x 4 in interior claim
• Auto shut-off and pull-out crumb tray

Cons:

• 1-year warranty against 2 years on two rivals
• 16 in tall, tight under a wall cabinet
• 10.7 lb, third-heaviest pick
• Second-highest price position in this set

6. Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler — Most versatile

The only pick here claiming six slices of toast, backed by 1800 watts and a 2-year limited warranty.

Best for: six slices of toast and family-sized casseroles Skip it if: your counter run is shorter than 17 in

Capacity is the argument here. Cuisinart states 0.5 cubic feet of interior, enough for six slices of bread, four bagel halves, an 11-inch pizza or a family-sized casserole. Six slices is a claim no other pick in this roundup makes, and the 1800 watts listed is the highest figure on any of these pages.

The function list runs toast, bagel, bake, broil, pizza and keep warm. Cuisinart names Always Even Shade Control, which it says monitors toasting temperature and adjusts cooking time automatically. The safety and convenience list includes a cool-touch handle, easy-grip dials, automatic shutoff, an auto-slide rack and a non-stick interior. The 2-year limited warranty ties it with the air fry BLACK+DECKER for the longest published cover here.

Then there's the size. At 17 in wide and 12.9 lb it's the second-widest and second-heaviest pick, and depth is a reasonable 8.35 in only because the bulk went sideways. Measure the counter run before you commit. This is the anti-compact choice in a set built around small footprints.

Pros:

• 0.5 cu. ft. interior, six-slice claim
• 2-year limited warranty
• 1800 watts, highest figure here
• Only 8.35 in deep despite the capacity
• Auto shutoff and cool-touch handle

Cons:

• 17 in wide, needs a long clear counter run
• 12.9 lb, second-heaviest pick
• 17 in tall, the tallest here
• Premium price position with dial controls only

7. Breville BOV650XL Compact Smart Oven — Best premium

The only pick claiming a 12-inch pizza and a roast chicken, from a 12 x 10 x 4.25 in interior.

Best for: roast chicken and 12-inch pizza on a countertop Skip it if: you have under 10.3 in of depth to give

The BOV650XL is where a countertop oven stops standing in for a range and starts replacing it for real jobs. Breville states a 12 x 10 x 4.25 in interior fitting four slices of toast, a 12-inch pizza and a roast chicken. That's the largest set of interior claims on this page.

Function count matches the BOV450XL at eight: toast, bagel, bake, broil, pizza, roast, cookies and reheat. Same Element iQ System with five independent quartz elements, same LCD display. The difference is the cavity, and the price position that comes with it. This is the most expensive pick of the seven.

It's also the biggest in every direction that matters. 10.3 in deep, 17 in wide, 14.1 lb. That's the deepest and heaviest pick here, and 2.7 in deeper than the ETO490. Calling it a compact countertop oven is a relative claim, and the relative part is other Brevilles rather than the ovens above it in this list. The 1-year warranty is shorter than what the Cuisinart and the air fry BLACK+DECKER publish, which stings at this price.

Pros:

• Largest interior claim here, 12 x 10 x 4.25 in
• 12-inch pizza and roast chicken claims
• Eight functions with LCD display
• Element iQ with five quartz elements
• 15.5 in tall, shorter than the winner

Cons:

• Deepest pick at 10.3 in
• Heaviest at 14.1 lb
• 1-year warranty at the highest price position here
• 17 in wide, needs a long clear run

How much interior does each pick really give you?

Interior claims in this category are written in four incompatible units, which is exactly why they're hard to compare. Here's every stated figure in one place:

• Elite Gourmet ETO236: 2 slices
• BLACK+DECKER TO1313SBD: 9-inch pizza or 4 slices
• BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Air Fry: 9-inch pizza or 4 slices
• Elite Gourmet ETO490: 9 L, 4 slices
• Breville BOV450XL: 11 x 10 x 4 in, 4 slices, 11-inch pizza
• Cuisinart: 0.5 cu. ft., 6 slices, 11-inch pizza
• Breville BOV650XL: 12 x 10 x 4.25 in, 4 slices, 12-inch pizza

Two patterns fall out. First, four slices is the standard, and only two picks break it in either direction. Second, pizza diameter and toast count don't track together. The Cuisinart claims six slices and an 11-inch pizza; the BOV650XL claims four slices and a 12-inch pizza. The rack layout differs, so pick the unit that matches what you cook.

Height inside is the number almost nobody checks. Breville publishes 4 in on the BOV450XL and 4.25 in on the BOV650XL. Both BLACK+DECKER listings warn to keep food and bakeware at least 1.5 in clear of the top elements. That effectively removes an inch and a half from whatever headroom you thought you had, which is why a whole chicken is a BOV650XL job and not a TO1313SBD job.

What does more money buy in a small oven?

Across these seven, spending more buys three specific things and one thing it notably fails to buy.

At the entry positions, the two Elite Gourmet ovens and the TO1313SBD give you dial controls, adjustable temperature and a timer between 15 and 30 minutes. Real cooking, no display, no fan. The winner sits here, which is the whole point of this ranking.

In the middle, the air fry BLACK+DECKER adds a fan, an air fry mode, seven accessories and the longest warranty in the set.

At the premium positions, the Cuisinart and both Brevilles buy you either raw capacity or control sophistication. The Cuisinart trades control for cavity: 0.5 cu. ft. and 1800 watts with dials. The Brevilles trade cavity for control: eight functions, an LCD and five quartz elements each.

What money does not buy here is a smaller footprint. The most expensive pick is the deepest, widest and heaviest of the seven. If counter space is your binding constraint, the cheapest ovens in this roundup are literally the best ones, and paying more moves you in the wrong direction.

Does compact mean it belongs on a countertop?

Not automatically, and this is the trap in the category. "Compact" on these listings describes the oven against the brand's own larger models, not against your kitchen.

Before you buy, measure three things:

1. Depth from backsplash to counter edge. Subtract 2 in for airflow behind and clearance in front, because BLACK+DECKER's own listing warns that outer surfaces get hot and need space around them. If you have 11 in of usable depth, the BOV650XL at 10.3 in is out.
2. Height to the underside of your wall cabinet. The Cuisinart is 17 in tall, the TO1313SBD 16.4 in, the BOV450XL 16 in. Add clearance for rising heat and the two shortest picks, the ETO236 at 13.3 in and the ETO490 at 13.6 in, are the ones that genuinely tuck away.
3. Clear width, not total width. A 17 in appliance needs 17 in of unbroken counter, plus door swing in front.

The other question is whether you'll lift it. If the oven lives in a cabinet and comes out for weekend baking, weight is a feature. 4.45 lb on the ETO236 and 6.65 lb on the TO1313SBD are easy. 14.1 lb on the BOV650XL is a two-hand job you'll stop doing after a month, so plan on it staying out.

The verdict

If your counter is the constraint, the BLACK+DECKER TO1313SBD is the best compact countertop oven here. It's 9 in wide, weighs 6.65 lb, and still claims a 9-inch pizza or four slices of bread. Nothing else in this set gets a four-slice interior into that little width, which is why it leads and why it's also the fastest-selling pick of the seven.

If your cooking is the constraint, the answer changes. The BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Air Fry Toaster Oven adds a fifth function in air fry, seven accessories, and a 2-year limited warranty that the winner's listing doesn't publish at all. It costs you 2.5 in of width and 2.49 lb to get there.

The cutoff is 8 in of usable counter depth. Below that threshold, only the Elite Gourmet pair qualifies: the ETO490 at 7.6 in if you need four slices, the ETO236 at 6.5 in if two will do. Above it, the field opens and function count decides.

At the top, the Breville BOV650XL is the only pick claiming a 12-inch pizza and a roast chicken, but it takes 10.3 in of depth and 14.1 lb of counter to do it. Buy it for the cavity, not for the word compact in its name.

FAQ

Is a compact countertop oven worth it over a full-size oven?

A compact countertop oven is worth it when you're heating small amounts often. A 9 L cavity like the Elite Gourmet ETO490's reaches temperature far faster than a wall oven, and you're not heating a room-sized box for four slices of toast. It won't replace a range for holiday cooking. As a second oven or a one-person kitchen's only oven, it earns the counter space.

What size compact countertop oven do I need for a family of four?

For a family of four, look at the interior claims rather than the slice count. The Cuisinart states 0.5 cu. ft. with six slices of toast and a family-sized casserole, and the Breville BOV650XL states a 12 x 10 x 4.25 in interior fitting a roast chicken. Both need 17 in of clear counter width. The Breville BOV450XL is the shallower compromise at 8.5 in deep.

Which is better, the Breville BOV450XL or the BOV650XL?

Between the BOV450XL and BOV650XL, the decision is cavity against footprint. Both list eight functions, an LCD display and the Element iQ System with five quartz elements. The BOV650XL claims a 12-inch pizza from a 12 x 10 x 4.25 in interior, but sits 10.3 in deep and weighs 14.1 lb. The BOV450XL claims an 11-inch pizza at 8.5 in deep and 10.7 lb.

Does a cheaper countertop oven cook worse than a premium one?

A cheaper countertop oven here gives you less control, not necessarily worse results. The Elite Gourmet ETO490 lists 800 watts with a thermostat holding 200F to 450F, which covers toasting, baking and roasting. What you lose is function presets, an LCD display and Breville's independent element control. For toast, reheating and small bakes, dials and a 30-minute timer do the job.

What is the most common mistake when buying a compact countertop oven?

The most common mistake is trusting the word compact instead of the dimensions. In this set alone, depth ranges from 6.5 in on the Elite Gourmet ETO236 to 10.3 in on the Breville BOV650XL, and both listings describe themselves as compact. Measure your usable counter depth, subtract clearance for the hot exterior, then shortlist. Height under a wall cabinet is the second miss.

Start with your tape measure, not the product page. Note your usable counter depth, your under-cabinet height and your clear width, then match those three numbers against the footprint column in the table above. That single step eliminates most of this list for most kitchens, which is the fastest way to a decision. The BLACK+DECKER TO1313SBD is the sensible default because it asks for the least counter of any four-slice pick here while still claiming a 9-inch pizza inside. Nine inches wide, 6.65 lb, four functions. In a small kitchen, that restraint is the feature.

Last updated: October 1, 2026. Product availability re-checked.

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