Proctor Silex 2-Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for Bagels
- Toaster
- 700 watts
- LED
- 7
A no-frills toaster that earns its price by fitting thick bread and bagels without fuss, if you can live with some shade inconsistency.
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How it ranks among the 24 toasters we track
4.3★ across 4,500 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
4,500 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A basic 2-slice toaster with extra-wide slots for bagels and thick bread, a 7-position shade selector, and a Toast Boost lever that lifts smaller items for easier retrieval. Includes auto shutoff, a cancel button, and built-in cord storage.
It skips extras like a dedicated bagel mode in favor of wide slots that fit thick homemade bread and gluten-free bagel thins without forcing them in. The cool-touch sides make it reasonable to use around small children, though the metal top trim still gets hot. A few buyers found the shade dial inconsistent between batches.
- Extra-wide slots for bagels and thick bread
- Toast Boost lever lifts smaller items up
- 7 toast shade settings plus cancel button
- Auto shutoff and built-in cord wrap
Who it's for
Buyers who want a straightforward, inexpensive toaster that handles thick bread and bagels. Not aimed at anyone wanting a four-slot toaster or a dedicated bagel setting.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers like that it fits bagels and thick homemade bread, and the pull-up lever that retrieves small items without a utensil; the main complaint is inconsistent shade results, with one reviewer saying the same dial setting toasted lighter or darker between batches.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Wide slots fit bagels and thick bread
- Sides stay cool to the touch
- Pull-up lever retrieves small items without utensils
- Built-in cord wrap for tidy storage
- No dedicated bagel setting
- Shade dial results can vary between batches
- Feels inexpensive to a few buyers
Specifications
| Brand | Proctor Silex |
|---|---|
| Model | 22305 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7 × 8 × 12 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 700 watts |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Wide-Slot 2 Slice Toaster |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Display Type | LED |
| Number of Programs | 7 |
| Number of settings | 7 |
| Slot Count | 2 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Bagel, Bread |
| Part Number | 22305 |
| Special Features | Automatic Shut-Off, Built-In Timer, Cancel Function, Cool Touch Exterior, Removable Crumb Tray, Variable Browning Control |
| Style | Toaster with Cool Wall |
| Item Type Name | Walls, Shade Selector, Toast Boost, Auto Shut-off and Cancel Button |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in toasters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Silex 2-Slice Toaster with Extra Wide Slots for BagelsThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 4,500 | 3.9 / 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 |
| 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 |
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Questions about the Proctor Silex 22305
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this toaster fit bagels?
Yes, the extra-wide slots accommodate bagels and thick slices; reviewers confirm gluten-free bagel thins and thick sandwich bread also fit.
Does it have a dedicated bagel setting?
No, the 22305 has a shade selector and Toast Boost lever but no separate bagel toast mode.
Are the sides safe to touch during toasting?
The housing is described as cool-touch and reviewers confirm the sides stay cool, though the top metal trim can get hot.