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Panasonic FlashXpress

84
Well liked
Average of 5 professional reviews
4 of 5 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 77–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 84.2 · 0 printed, 5 estimated

Panasonic FlashXpressImage: Panasonic

5 professional reviewers tested the Panasonic FlashXpress, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: speed and cooking results.

Reviewed by CNET, The Strategist, Epicurious and 2 more

The catch: Weak at baking and roasting, with a dated control panel.

5 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 89est.
    CNETNo printed score · Hands-on review

    The biggest surprise of CNET's high-end toaster oven round: the quirky infrared oven cooks faster with no preheating and competed with far pricier models, at a bargain price.

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  2. 89est.
    The StrategistNo printed score · Hands-on review

    The writer used it through a kitchen renovation and praised its quick infrared heating, small size, light weight and excellent toast.

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  3. 83est.
    EpicuriousNo printed score · Buying guide

    Named the budget pick among toaster ovens.

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  4. 83est.
    Bon AppétitNo printed score · Buying guide

    Picked as the best small and budget toaster oven.

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  5. 77est.
    Good HousekeepingNo printed score · Buying guide

    Only a brief blurb among other recommendations: excellent toast and small footprint, but a dated control panel and weak baking, roasting and air frying.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Speed4 of 5
Cooking results2 of 5
Value for money2 of 5

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

Other toaster ovens critics rate highly

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer ProImage: Breville
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro7 reviews · critics agree83

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Common questions

Is the Panasonic FlashXpress worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 5 recommend it. Weak at baking and roasting, with a dated control panel.

Do critics agree about the Panasonic FlashXpress?

Critics agree: scores range from 77 (Good Housekeeping) to 89 (CNET), a spread of 12 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What is the best alternative to the Panasonic FlashXpress?

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro (critic score 83), .