Breville's Eye Q toaster, tested over several months including a family gathering in New Hampshire, produced acceptable but not superior toast compared to regular toasters. Reviewers found uneven browning, with tops often darker than bottoms, inconsistent results across its seven settings, and struggles with store-bought bagels. A replacement unit also showed inconsistent shading, and a second replacement toasted edges darker than the center.
wired.com
· 2026-10-14
Breville has launched the Eye Q 850 Auto Toaster, a $300 device that uses a pulsing internal light sensor to track the bread's color as it toasts, rather than relying solely on a timer or fixed temperature settings. A CNET reviewer tested the toaster for a month and found the sensor-based approach generally delivers consistent results, though with some caveats worth noting. The sensor only operates in the left slot, and the machine features a motorized lift instead of a spring-loaded pop-up mechanism.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-17
Breville has released the Eye Q 850 Auto Toaster, a $300 appliance that relies on an internal pulsing light sensor to judge bread color rather than relying solely on timers or temperature settings. A reviewer tested the device for a month, finding that its optic sensor and motorized lift generally deliver consistent toast, though with a few caveats worth noting.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-17
Engadget tested Breville's Eye Q toaster across all seven of its browning settings using fresh whole wheat bread, finding a smooth, consistent gradient from barely crisped to deep brown without burning. The device automatically senses timing rather than relying on a fixed dial, and includes a sourdough mode plus a button to add extra toasting time if needed.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-16
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