8 Best Bread Machines [Tested and Reviewed]

Zojirushi's Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus is equipped with two kneading blades for superior results, baking large, 2 lb loaves in the traditional rectangular shape. Better yet, with the rapid course function, you can bake white or whole wheat bread in just 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Both the white and whole wheat bread came out with a soft inside and a crispy crust. The light, fluffy texture was not at all dry, earning high praise from our testers. They noted that "the balance of texture between the inside and outside was very enjoyable" and "it was moist, soft, and easy to eat."

The unique selling point of this product is that you can choose the exact time you want it to finish. There's no need to calculate backward, ensuring no mistakes. While it doesn't come with an automatic ingredient-adding feature, a beep will notify you when to put them in, so this doesn't feel particularly inconvenient.

Plus, the operational noise was recorded as low as 50.9 dB at its maximum, so you’ll be able to set it overnight or at any time of day without worry.

Not only can this product bake delicious bread, but it's also excellent in terms of ease of use. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this is a great buy for anyone looking to purchase a bread machine.

The Home Bakery Mini from Zojirushi allows you to customize your bread to your liking, offering a choice of regular, hard, or soft textures. Its capacity is smaller at 1 lb, making it ideal for smaller households.

Just like Zojirushi’s regular-sized machine, the bread baked by this model had the perfect balance of softness on the inside and a crunchy, savory crust. However, some reviewers felt that the whole wheat might be more enjoyable if it was a bit lighter, so its strength seems to lie more in baking white loaves.

With clear buttons for each bread type, it’s easy to use too, even without a manual. However, since you need to set the timer by counting backward from your desired finish time, you’ll have to be careful not to make any calculation errors.

As for the noise, it reached just 49.9 dB during its loudest setting, so it’s unlikely to disturb you if you set it to bake overnight.

With its compact size and 1 lb capacity, we highly recommend this bread maker to anyone hesitant to buy due to a lack of space for placement or storage.

A great feature of this bread maker by Neretva is that you can check on your bread without having to open the lid, thanks to its large window. Plus, it not only bakes bread but can also make jam, yogurt, cakes, and more.

Both the white and whole wheat bread had a uniform color throughout that looked very enticing. Upon eating, they were soft and moist, with no dryness at all. However, the crust of the wheat bread was too soft, lacking a satisfying crunch on the outside.

This machine also scored well overall for ease of use. While you will need to set the timer by counting down from the finish time, the 20 recipe settings are labeled right on the top of the unit, so you can get baking right away.

It’s relatively quiet at 59.5 dB, so it shouldn’t bother you too much while in operation. However, if you're setting it overnight, you may want to place it away from the bedroom.

KBS's Pro Stainless Steel Bread Machine looks great and is operated by an intuitive touch panel. The parts are also dishwasher-safe, and it comes with an array of accessories.

The white bread it baked had an enjoyable texture with a good bite, combining a fluffy yet chewy inside with a crisply toasted crust. However, while the whole wheat loaf had a tasty crust, the interior was hard, and it was difficult to detect the flavor of the wheat.

Scoring well for ease of use, there was one standout feature: the automatic ingredient dispenser. So if you want to experiment with fruit, nuts, or other add-ins, this machine will combine them for you at the optimum time. Also, while there is a need to set the timer in reverse, there shouldn't be too much difficulty because you can set it in precise increments of 10 minutes. The operating noise is 55.2 dB, which is quiet enough not to bother you while sleeping.

This bread maker by Hamilton Beach offers the ability to make not just larger 2 lb loaves but smaller ones too. You can choose from three levels for both the size and crust browning. The bread pan and other parts are all dishwasher-safe, too.

Unfortunately, both the white and whole wheat loaves it baked fell short, lacking the desired moistness and satisfying chew. In particular, the wheat bread crumbled with every bite, making it difficult to eat.

You'll also need to get used to setting the timer by calculating backward from your chosen finish time. On the plus side, since the 17-recipe program menu is displayed right under the screen, it’s simple and beginner-friendly. Also, the operation noise is relatively low, reaching a maximum of 58.4 dB.

The 29-in-1 SMART Bread Machine from KITCHENARM is a super versatile product, with specialized functions for everything from keto and rye bread to pasta dough and sourdough starters. You can even bake loaves using fresh fruit and vegetables.

Despite these promising features, the results for both the basic white and whole wheat loaves were disappointing. The white bread, in particular, seemed undercooked, with an overly soft texture and no outer crispness. If you enjoy a crunchy crust on your bread, we recommend re-baking it in a toaster oven or similar appliance.

On the other hand, it is user-friendly. The extensive recipe options are all displayed on the body of the device, so you won’t have to get the manual out every time. You’ll have to take care to set the countdown timer accurately, though. Finally, this bread baker scored well when testing for quietness, with a low 52.9 dB maximum noise level.

Cuisinart’s Compact Automatic Bread Maker is compact and features an internal light, making it easy to check on your bread during the baking process.

Sadly, the white and whole wheat bread we made both ended up a bit dry, with very little wheat flavor coming through. The inside was also dense, resulting in an overly chewy texture that made it hard to eat.

It scored moderately well in the ease of use tests, featuring a countdown timer that can be set in 10-minute increments for precise adjustments. The operating noise was also relatively low at 56.9 dB, so you should be able to set it overnight without worry.

Elite Gourmet's Programmable Bread Maker is equipped with 19 different recipe options and is available in two colors, black and mint.

As the lowest-ranked product in our selection, this bread maker produced disappointing bakes. Perhaps because the heat was too low, both the white and whole wheat loaves had thin crusts with almost no texture or crunch. Also, the inside was dense, with one tester even commenting that they needed to drink a glass of water to finish the slice.

It does have some redeeming features, however, such as a quiet operational noise of 53.6 dB and its 19-program menu written on the body of the device. But overall, the inability to produce tasty bread is an issue.