Hamilton Beach 2 Slice Extra Wide Slot Toaster with Bagel & Defrost Settings
- Toaster
- 750 watts
- LED
- Brushed
- More reviewed than 71%
A solid budget toaster if you mainly want the bagel and defrost functions to work, but expect the two sides of your toast to come out slightly uneven.
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How it ranks among the 24 toasters we track
4.3★ across 13,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Hamilton Beach 22633G is a 2-slice extra-wide-slot toaster with 7 browning levels, a bagel setting, defrost mode, and Toast Boost for lifting smaller items out. It's built as an everyday, mid-range toaster rather than a premium or high-capacity model.
- Toast Boost lifts smaller items for easy retrieval
- Defrost setting for frozen bread and waffles
- Auto shutoff even if bread jams
- Built-in cord wrap for storage
Who it's for
Suits anyone wanting a basic, affordable toaster with wide slots and a proper bagel setting for everyday bread. Not the pick for anyone who's picky about perfectly matched browning on both sides of the bread, since that's the recurring complaint in reviews.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently like the bagel setting, the price, and the shade dial, with several saying it replaced an older toaster that performed worse. The clearest recurring complaint is uneven browning between the two sides of the bread, mentioned independently by multiple buyers rather than a single unhappy reviewer. One owner also notes standard sandwich-bread slots run a touch short for thicker artisan loaves, requiring the bread to be pushed down by hand.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Wide slots fit bagels and artisan bread
- Dedicated bagel setting toasts only the cut side
- 7-level shade selector for finer browning control
- Cord wrap and drop-down crumb tray for cleanup
- Toasts unevenly between the two sides in multiple reports
- Slots run short for extra-thick bread slices
- Basic build feels priced accordingly, not premium
Performance notes
The bagel setting reduces power to one heating element while running the other at full strength, which is what toasts the cut side while just warming the round side rather than browning both. The shade selector adjusts cycle timing across 7 steps, and Toast Boost physically raises the carriage higher at the end of the cycle so smaller items like English muffins are easier to grab. Auto shutoff at the end of the cycle is a separate safety function from the anti-jam sensor, so toast can still finish unevenly even though the safety systems are working correctly.
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 22633G |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.5 × 11.3 × 7.5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 750 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black & Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Toaster |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Display Type | LED |
| Number of Programs | 3 |
| Number of settings | 3 |
| Slot Count | 2 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Bagel, Bread |
| Part Number | 22633 |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Style | Modern |
| Item Type Name | Toaster with Bagel & Defrost Settings, Shade Selector with 7 Browning Levels, Toast Boost, Auto Shutoff, Black & Stainless Steel (22633) |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in toasters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach 2 Slice Extra Wide Slot Toaster with Bagel & Defrost SettingsThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 13,000 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet ECT-3100 4-Slice Long Slot ToasterElite Gourmet | 4.3 / 5 | 42,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Cuisinart CPT-640P1 4-Slice Custom Select ToasterCuisinart | 4.2 / 5 | 4,530 | 4.2 / 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 Hamilton Beach 22633G
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Hamilton Beach 22633G toast bagels evenly?
It has a dedicated bagel setting that toasts the cut side and only warms the round side, though several reviewers note the two slots themselves don't always brown at matching shades.
Does the Hamilton Beach 22633G have a defrost function?
Yes, pressing the defrost button toasts frozen bread and waffles on an extended cycle.
How many browning levels does the Hamilton Beach 22633G offer?
It has 7 shade settings on the selector dial.