Brentwood TS-3430W Toaster Oven Review
Our verdict
The Brentwood TS-3430W is an ultra-compact 500W toaster oven at $34.99, aimed at buyers who need the most basic countertop heating in the smallest possible package. Its 3.8 rating from 128 reviews is below average for the category, which is worth factoring in.
Check price on AmazonBest for
Dorm rooms, office break rooms, or very tight spaces where any countertop cooking ability beats nothing and the budget is under $40.
Skip if
You want reliable baking performance, even browning, or a rating above 4.0. The 500W draw is not suited to anything beyond light reheating and simple toast.
- Wattage 500 W
- Material Metal
- Controls Temperature And Time
- Finish Painted
- Color White
- Dimensions 8 X 7.3 X 6.8 In
- Priced 70% below the category median ($114.97 across 34 tracked models)
- Wattage of 500 W - lower than 100% of the 34 models we track
Our scorecard
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Owner rating3.8/5
3.8 average across 128 owner ratings
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Popularity1.0/5
128 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other toaster ovens, convection and pizza ovens, toasters, stand and hand mixers, bread machines and baking appliances we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['At 8 by 7.3 by 6.8 inches, the TS-3430W is one of the smallest toaster ovens you can buy. The painted white metal body is basic but functional for the price. Temperature and time knobs cover the two controls you need.', 'The 500W rating is the primary limitation here. That is less than half the wattage of most toaster ovens in this guide. Preheat times will be slow, and cooking anything beyond toast or reheating a small portion will take patience.', 'A 3.8 average from 128 reviews puts this model below most competitors in buyer satisfaction. The review count is also low. At $34.99 there are higher-rated options, so this is a niche pick rather than a general recommendation.']
Pros
- Very low price at $34.99
- Tiny footprint at 8 by 7 inches suits extremely tight spaces
- Simple knob controls, nothing complicated to learn
- Painted white finish is clean and unobtrusive
Cons
- 500W is far below average and slows all cooking tasks
- 3.8 out of 5 rating is below the category average
- Only 128 reviews, limited long-term reliability data
- Not practical for baking or cooking beyond basic reheating
Specifications
| Wattage | 500 W |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Controls | Temperature And Time |
| Finish | Painted |
| Color | White |
| Dimensions | 8 X 7.3 X 6.8 In |
Performance notes
At 500W, the TS-3430W will preheat and cook noticeably slower than any 1000W to 1800W alternative. Temperature and time controls are manual knobs. No maximum temperature is listed in available specs, and no convection or advanced functions are present.
What buyers say
A 3.8 rating from 128 reviews is the weakest score in this product group. It is not an outright failure, but buyer satisfaction is clearly lower than similar-priced competitors. The low review count means opinions could shift as more feedback accumulates.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Brentwood TS-3430W bake cookies or small cakes?
Its 500W rating makes it poorly suited to baking. The low wattage means slow, uneven heat that can result in undercooked centers and inconsistent browning. For basic toast or warming a small item it is adequate, but baking tasks are better handled by a 1000W or higher model.
Why is the rating only 3.8 out of 5?
The exact breakdown of complaints is not available in our data, but at this price and wattage, buyer expectations around cooking speed and evenness are common friction points. A 3.8 from 128 reviews suggests a meaningful portion of buyers found performance fell short of expectations rather than a small number of outliers.