Not Ready To Spend $485 On A Balmuda Toaster? Try These Alternatives From $35 — Functional Dupes And Lookalikes That Steam, Toast & Bake

Never mind if you’re a master chef or a novice who burns toast, one of the most hyped kitchen appliances sweeping across social media is the Balmuda toaster. Not only is it super aesthetic, carb lovers have been raving about how it makes the perfect toast. That, and, well, the $485 price tag.
What’s the hype over the Balmuda toaster?
On one hand, you can use the toaster like any other to reheat nuggets or cook a dish that requires an oven or toaster. On the other hand, the Balmuda uses steam and precise temperature control to create the perfect toasted bread with a balance of crisp, toasted exterior and soft, moist interior. This results in improved bread flavour and texture, making the machine a hit among food enthusiasts.
It helps, too, that the Balmuda toaster has a sleek and minimalist design that only elevates the kitchen's interior decor. These factors have made the toaster a status symbol for those who appreciate elevated experiences.
- Function(s): Heating via steam, toaster, and oven
- Weight: 4.3kg
- Dimensions: 321 x 357 x 209 mm
Designed with bread lovers in mind, the Balmuda toaster offers four bread heating and toasting modes — Sandwich Bread, Artisan Bread, Pizza, and Pastry—while employing steam generated by having the user add five ml of water to the top funnel before using it. The combined use of steam and heat helps to ensure that the bread remains fluffy and moist while being toasted, especially when combined with temperature regulation technology.
Beyond baked goods, there is also the oven mode with three heat settings—170, 200, and 230 degrees Celsius—where you can prepare items such as cookies, gratins, and roast beef. Balmuda The Toaster comes with a 5cc cup, toasting rack, and baking pan.
But if you are not looking to shell out so much hard-earned money for a toaster oven or are looking for a bigger model to do more, we’ve rounded up some dupes ahead. These dupes range from visual lookalikes that only offer toasting capability to functional analogues that can steam, toast, and bake with just one machine.