Do you usually have a hectic morning doing thousands of things to prepare and not enough time to make a quick toast? Then you are in luck because Revolution InstaGLO™ R180 by Revolution Cooking is a smart toaster made for the modern age and people on the go. We recently moved our offices and wanted to update our kitchen, especially that old toaster. So, we were delighted when they contacted us about trying their smart toaster. So they send us one to taste test with all the nom noms we enjoy. While we received this toaster for free from Revolution Cooking, our opinion is based on the smart toaster’s honest, hands-on IQ test.
Hands-on Video Review
What makes it intelligent?
This is not a smart home device, as there is no wifi connection, voice control, or app. However, we would call it an intelligent device packed with high-tech features and algorithms for perfect toast.
One of the most essential features of this toaster is that there is no need to agonize if you enter a temperature too high. Instead of using their simple touch screen, you select the type of item like bread, bagel, English muffin, waffle, or pop tart—every item option has three options: fresh, frozen, and reheated. The final step is to select the color or how baked and crispy you want toast to be, with one being lightest and seven being darkest. Revolution InstaGLO™ will automatically pick the right time and heating level.
The InstaGLO™ R180 will autoload your food when you press start. The loading mechanism adjusts its height based on the food you selected, so all heating is evenly distributed for perfect toasting on the outside and keeping it soft on the inside.
Another stand-out feature of this toaster is the alert for when the crumble tray needs to be emptied. This helps those who constantly forget to check if they are about to start a fire.
Heating Speed
This toaster is not just a pretty face but also comes with new heating technologies. Revolution Cooking claims its new InstaGLO heating system will heat things much faster. Our hands-on taste test confirms this technology is not just an empty claim. Plus, if you are reheating already toasted bread, it will only take a few seconds. This heating feature is even more impressive because the food is not burned inside, even in the darkest setting, 7. Instead, everything comes out only toasted on the outside and soft on the inside.
Touch Screen
The second thing we love about this smart toaster is its touch screen, which has an easy-to-use interface and is responsive. It feels as if we are about to watch some TikTok videos as it does, like using a phone. The screens elevate the whole toaster to a high-tech device. This touch screen is so simple that anyone can quickly figure out how to use it.
Accessories
The toaster has some fun accessories to help you make more delicious things. While we didn’t get to try it, the R180 has a Panini Press and a Warming Rack for items that are too big to fit into the whole ;).
Final Thoughts
This is not your mother’s regular toaster that costs $15. These features, touch screens, heating systems, and stylish designs come with a hefty price tag of $300. InstaGLO™ R180 is one of those things you get when it’s time to treat yourself or you are always up for the latest and greatest gadgets. This is a high-end item, and it has a price to match.
Where to buy
You can purchase your Revolution InstaGLO™ R180 at revcook.com/product/r180/. It comes with a warranty, money-back guarantee, customer support, and free delivery.