Philips Eco Conscious Edition HD2640/10

My children and I had the opportunity to test the Philips Toaster 5000 Series, Eco Conscious Edition for a few weeks for Review.nl. We had high expectations for it in advance. After all, it is wise to treat our planet with care. And a toaster with a slogan like "Designed for a cooler planet" fits in with that. The moment the box arrives, it all looks quite nice and luxurious. But the moment it came out of the package it was all a bit disappointing. For example, the handle that raises the “wires” for keeping warm and defrosting looks a bit flimsy. Same goes for the lid that comes with it. It looks nice, but doesn't quite fit and feels cheap and plastic. Even though it is bio-based plastic, it just feels cheap. But looks aren't everything. Unfortunately, the use of the toaster is also not entirely satisfactory. Sometimes the sandwiches are beautifully golden brown and the next time, at the same setting and with the same bread, they are too dark. There also seems to be a difference between the two elements surrounding a sandwich, The settings are easy to choose from and the toaster is easy to adjust. It therefore appears that the toaster is somewhat sensitive to residual heat. What is also noticeable is that once you have put the bread down, it is a bit difficult to lift it up. According to the icon you can raise the handle. But once locked, this is the position. So you have to press the stop button to raise the bread. The size of the sandwiches that go in is also a bit meager. Now we may be used to large sandwiches, but that did not always fit. The conclusion is that the toaster certainly suffices. It does what it's supposed to do but is ultimately less aesthetically pleasing.

Great grill with enough functions for a perfect price/quality ratio. I was lucky enough to test this product. Simple to use and with the built-in set-up function also perfect for multiple purposes such as preparing a croissant! The design is beautiful and simple, that's all you need. The handy sliding drawer is perfect for keeping your device clean so that all crumbs are quickly gone! What I also noticed is that the environment / device does not get intensely warm and that also makes it extra safe in my eyes! All in all a nice device!

I was able to test this product for about two weeks. What immediately struck me when I took the device out of the box is the beautiful design of this toaster, especially the lid and the colors. The lid gives this toaster a beautiful appearance that will look great in many kitchens, so you don't have to keep reaching for it when you want a nice toasted sandwich every morning. What I found disappointing was the size of the slots for toasting the bread. Unfortunately, my sandwiches didn't quite fit in (I don't have huge sandwiches). This resulted in my sandwiches not being completely toasted. I thought that was a shame. The part of the sandwich that was toasted was evenly toasted.

So if you are looking for a nice toaster and you like to eat smaller sandwiches, then this is the toaster for you.