Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven vs BALMUDA The Toaster
Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven (#2, best value) vs BALMUDA The Toaster (#4, best premium): in our Toaster Ovens scoring the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven totals 8.3/10 and the BALMUDA The Toaster 7.9/10.
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Side by side
| Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven | BALMUDA The Toaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $178 | $349 |
| Capacity | 0.8 cu ft (6-slice) | 2 slices |
| Functions | 7 including Air Fry | — |
| Toast Capacity | 6 slices | — |
| Settings | 15 shade levels | — |
| Wattage | 1800W | — |
| Technology | — | Steam + convection |
| Modes | — | 5 (bread types) |
| Water | — | 5cc per use |
| Design | — | Japanese minimalist |
How they differ in real use
Built from our toaster ovens scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven and the BALMUDA The Toaster made our Top 5 Toaster Ovens, at #2 (best value) and #4 (best premium). Air fryer and toaster oven combo with generous 0.8 cu ft interior at reasonable pricing. 7 cooking functions. Japanese steam technology creates the crispiest crust with softest interior. A revelation for bread lovers.
We score toaster ovens on Cooking Performance (35%), Capacity (25%), Features (20%), Build Quality (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven totals 8.3 out of 10 and the BALMUDA The Toaster 7.9. The widest gap is Capacity, where the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven scores 8 against 5 for the BALMUDA The Toaster — interior space. Cooking Performance also separates them: 10 for the BALMUDA The Toaster versus 8 for the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven. The BALMUDA The Toaster claws back ground on Build Quality.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Capacity — 0.8 cu ft (6-slice) on the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven versus 2 slices on the BALMUDA The Toaster.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $178 for the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven and $349 for the BALMUDA The Toaster, a $171 difference in the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven's favor. Owners praise the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven for air fry + toaster oven and large 0.8 cu ft; the most common complaint is less premium than Breville. Owners praise the BALMUDA The Toaster for steam technology and perfect toast texture; the most common complaint is very expensive for toaster.
Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven
- Air fry + toaster oven
- Large 0.8 cu ft
- 7 cooking functions
- 15 shade settings
- Less premium than Breville
- No interior light
- Fewer functions
BALMUDA The Toaster
- Steam technology
- Perfect toast texture
- Beautiful design
- 5 cooking modes
- Very expensive for toaster
- Small capacity
- Requires water fill
Which should you buy?
The Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven is the better fit for value air fryer oven seekers and family kitchens — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Capacity and Value. The BALMUDA The Toaster is the better fit for toast perfectionists and japanese bread fans, and the stronger choice if Cooking Performance and Build Quality matter more to you than the overall score. Since the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven is both the higher scorer and $171 cheaper, the BALMUDA The Toaster only makes sense for toast perfectionists. The Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven is a poor fit for premium feature needs; the BALMUDA The Toaster is a poor fit for budget buyers.
Choose the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven if
- Value air fryer oven seekers
- Family kitchens
- Multi-function needs
Skip it if
- Premium feature needs
- Compact spaces
Choose the BALMUDA The Toaster if
- Toast perfectionists
- Japanese bread fans
- Design lovers
Skip it if
- Budget buyers
- High-volume toasting
Common questions
Is the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven better than the BALMUDA The Toaster?
In our Toaster Ovens ranking the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven scores higher overall, 8.3 to 7.9, with the biggest advantage in Capacity. The BALMUDA The Toaster is stronger on Cooking Performance and Build Quality, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the BALMUDA The Toaster cost than the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven?
$171 more as of February 1, 2026: $349 for the BALMUDA The Toaster against $178 for the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven and the BALMUDA The Toaster?
The headline spec difference is Capacity: 0.8 cu ft (6-slice) on the Cuisinart TOA-70 AirFryer Toaster Oven versus 2 slices on the BALMUDA The Toaster. In use, the gap that matters most is Capacity (8 vs 5 in our scoring): interior space.