Cuisinart 4-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster
- Toaster
- 840 watts
- LED
- 4
- Better rated than 75%
- More reviewed than 67%
A dependable compact toaster for everyday bread and bagels; skip it if thick-cut toast is the actual use case, since one buyer measured the usable slot width under an inch.
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How it ranks among the 24 toasters we track
4.4★ across 12,500 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
The Cuisinart CPT-142BKP1 is a compact 4-slice plastic toaster with dual independent toasting controls, a 7-setting shade dial, and dedicated bagel, defrost, and reheat functions for a small kitchen counter.
This is a space-saving toaster rather than a wide-slot model, and buyers should weigh one specific, credible complaint: a reviewer measured the slot openings at roughly 1.5 inches on top but found the internal wire brackets do not spread past about 1 inch, meaning thick Texas toast style bread may not fit despite the listed width. Otherwise the dual controls let two people toast to different shades at once, the feature that separates it from single-dial competitors.
- 4 slices, dual independent controls
- 7-setting shade dial
- Toast, bagel, defrost, reheat functions
- Removable crumb tray + cord wrap
Who it's for
Suits a household of two to four wanting reliable daily toast and bagels in a footprint that fits a small counter. Not the pick for anyone specifically buying it to toast thick-cut or Texas toast style bread, since slot capacity has been reported as narrower than the listed 1.5 inches.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers report even, consistent browning and call the four slots useful for households of two to four people. One detailed complaint stands out: a buyer measured the slots at about 1.5 inches on top but found the wire brackets inside won't spread past roughly 1 inch, so thicker bread does not fit despite the advertised width.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Dual controls toast two shades at once
- Reliable, even browning per most reviewers
- Compact footprint for small counters
- Reheat function saves forgotten toast
- Internal wire brackets may not fit bread thicker than about 1 inch
- Plastic housing rather than metal
- No wide-slot option for bagels or thick toast
Performance notes
Even browning comes from the dual independent controls, which let each side of the unit run its own shade setting rather than sharing one dial, useful when toasting bread and a bagel together. The high-lift lever and removable crumb tray keep day-to-day cleanup quick, and the cord wrap underneath is a small but genuine storage convenience.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | CPT-142BKP1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.7 × 10.8 × 7.2 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 840 watts |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | toaster |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Display Type | LED |
| Number of Programs | 4 |
| Number of settings | 7 |
| Slot Count | 4 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Bagel, Bread, French Toast, Frozen Pancakes, Toaster Pastries |
| Part Number | 142BK |
| Special Features | Compact Design; 7-Setting Shade Dial; Reheat, Defrost and Bagel Controls; Slide-out Crumb Tray |
| Style | Toaster |
| Item Type Name | Cuisinart CPT-142BK 4-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in toasters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart 4-Slice Compact Plastic ToasterThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 12,500 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet ECT-3100 4-Slice Long Slot ToasterElite Gourmet | 4.3 / 5 | 42,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach 24782 Retro Toaster with Wide SlotsHamilton Beach | 4.3 / 5 | 893 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics 4 Slice Toaster with 4 SlotsAmazon Basics | 4.4 / 5 | 7,900 | 4.1 / 5 |
| bella 2 Slice Toaster with Auto Shut OffBella | 4.4 / 5 | 13,100 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart CPT-142BKP1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How wide are the slots on the Cuisinart CPT-142BKP1 toaster?
The openings measure about 1.5 inches on top, though one reviewer found the internal wire brackets don't spread past roughly 1 inch for thicker bread.
Can the Cuisinart CPT-142BKP1 toast two different shades at once?
Yes, it has dual independent toasting controls so each side can run its own setting.
Does the Cuisinart compact toaster have a bagel setting?
Yes, it includes dedicated Toast, Bagel, Defrost, and Reheat functions.