--- title: "KitchenAid Artisan Toaster 5KMT2204 review" description: "KitchenAid Artisan 5KMT2204 toaster review: the die-cast two-slot's automatic lift, keep-warm mode, size, weight, guarantee and who it suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/kitchenaid-artisan-2-slot-toaster-5kmt2204/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-03 score: 8.2 --- # KitchenAid Artisan Toaster 5KMT2204 review > **Our verdict:** The KitchenAid Artisan Toaster 5KMT2204 ranks 4th of the 10 toasters we compare, with 8.2 out of 10. No. 4 of 10 in our [toasters ranking](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.2 out of 10** The KitchenAid Artisan 5KMT2204 is a die-cast metal two-slot toaster that lowers and raises the bread itself. It suits a design-led kitchen with worktop space and a taste for a heavy, solid appliance. Why it's here: - Automatic lift and lower with a keep-warm function - Seven shade settings with an LED countdown - Includes a sandwich rack, with bagel and frozen modes - Cord wraps under the base, and a five-year guarantee Keep in mind: - The most expensive toaster in this list, for two slices - Heavy for its size, because of the die-cast body - Sandwich rack and fixed bagel mode add little if you only want plain toast [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WWC1364) ## Why the KitchenAid 5KMT2204 scores 8.2 - How happy owners are: 4th of 10 - How many rated it: 4th of 10 - How new it is: 7th of 10 ### Why it sits behind the Dualit Newgen 2 Slice Classic Toaster The Dualit Newgen 2 Slice Classic Toaster (8.5) beats the KitchenAid Artisan Toaster 5KMT2204 (8.2) because it leaves owners clearly happier. ## About the KitchenAid 5KMT2204 The 5KMT2204 has two extra-wide slots that centre the bread for even browning. When you put bread in, the toaster senses it and lowers it, then lifts it when done. An LED countdown shows the time left, and there are seven shade settings. Beyond plain toast, there are sandwich, bagel, frozen and keep-warm modes. Keep-warm lowers the toast again to hold it warm if you step away. The body is die-cast metal, the crumb tray slides out, and the cord wraps away under the base. It comes with a stainless steel sandwich rack. KitchenAid sells this model in Cast Iron Black, Imperial Grey, Candy Apple, Pebbled Palm, Pistachio, Ink Blue, Empire Red, Onyx Black, Medallion Silver and Almond Cream. ### Key specs - Slots: 2, extra-wide, self-centring - Power: 1250 W - Shade settings: 7, with LED countdown - Modes: Sandwich, bagel, frozen, keep-warm - Size (H x W x D): 22.5 x 18 x 33 cm - Weight: 5 kg - Construction: Die-cast metal - Cord: Stores under the toaster - Guarantee: 5 years guarantee ## What owners report about the KitchenAid 5KMT2204 Owner feedback we could read for this model was thin. The one owner review we opened praised steady results across batches of toast and liked the keep-warm mode for when you get distracted. We found nothing we could rely on about long-term durability or the crumb tray from owners of this model, so we say nothing on either. ## Who the KitchenAid 5KMT2204 suits This toaster suits someone who wants a solid, good-looking two-slice machine and likes the automatic lowering and the keep-warm mode. It is a sensible choice if the toaster lives on the worktop, since the die-cast body is heavy at 5 kg and has a footprint to match. If you only want plain toast, the sandwich rack and fixed bagel mode add little, and a cheaper toaster will do the same job. For a family that needs more than two slices at once, the Dualit 4 Slot Lite Toaster or the Russell Hobbs Stylevia 4 Slice are better fits. For a similar motorised lift in a lighter package, look at the Cuisinart Smart Elite. ## Questions about the KitchenAid 5KMT2204 ### What colours does the KitchenAid Artisan Toaster 5KMT2204 come in? KitchenAid lists Cast Iron Black, Imperial Grey, Candy Apple, Pebbled Palm, Pistachio, Ink Blue, Empire Red, Onyx Black, Medallion Silver and Almond Cream. Not every colour is stocked by every retailer. ### How big and heavy is the KitchenAid 5KMT2204? About 22.5 cm high, 18 cm wide and 33 cm deep, and it weighs 5 kg. The die-cast metal body makes it heavier than most two-slice toasters. ### What guarantee does the KitchenAid Artisan 5KMT2204 have? KitchenAid lists it with a 5 years guarantee. A guarantee document is available to download from its page, so check it for any conditions. ### Does the KitchenAid 5KMT2204 lower the bread by itself? Yes. It senses the bread when you put it in, lowers it and starts toasting. Keep-warm mode lowers the toast again to hold it warm if you leave it. ## All 10 toasters, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Smeg TSF01SSUK 2 Slice Toaster](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/smeg-tsf01ssuk-2-slice-toaster/) | 8.9 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Dualit 4 Slot Lite Toaster 46205](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/dualit-lite-4-slice-toaster-46205/) | 8.6 | | | 3 | [Dualit Newgen 2 Slice Classic Toaster](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/dualit-2-slice-newgen-classic-toaster/) | 8.5 | Best Premium | | 4 | **KitchenAid Artisan Toaster 5KMT2204** (this review) | 8.2 | | | 5 | [Russell Hobbs Stylevia 4 Slice Toaster 26292](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/russell-hobbs-stylevia-4-slice-toaster-26292/) | 8.2 | Value for Money | | 6 | [Morphy Richards Signature Matt 4-Slice Toaster 245703](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/morphy-richards-signature-matt-4-slice-toaster-245703/) | 8.2 | | | 7 | [Cuisinart Smart Elite 2-Slice Toaster CPT525U](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/cuisinart-smart-elite-2-slice-toaster-cpt525u/) | 7.9 | | | 8 | [Breville Edge Long Slot 4-Slice Toaster VTR023](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/breville-edge-long-slot-4-slice-toaster-vtr023/) | 7.9 | | | 9 | [Tower Solitaire 2 Slice Toaster T20082](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/tower-solitaire-2-slice-toaster-t20082/) | 7.8 | Best Budget | | 10 | [Salter Alchemy 4-Slice Toaster EK5565BG](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/salter-alchemy-4-slice-toaster-ek5565bg/) | 7.8 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover toasters for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 19 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [KitchenAid UK: Artisan 2 Slice Toaster 5KMT2204 Cast Iron Black](https://www.kitchenaid.co.uk/toasters/859711695830/toaster-2-slice-artisan-5kmt2204-cast-iron-black) - [KitchenAid UK: Artisan 2 Slice Toaster 5KMT2204 Candy Apple (owner review)](https://www.kitchenaid.co.uk/toasters/859711695970/toaster-2-slice-artisan-5kmt2204-candy-apple) - [Marks Electrical: KitchenAid 5KMT2204BAC 2 Slice Toaster](https://markselectrical.co.uk/5kmt2204bac_kitchenaid-2-slice-toaster) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/kitchen/toasters/kitchenaid-artisan-2-slot-toaster-5kmt2204/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md