Compare the Best Bread MakersNovember 2019

A bread maker, as the name suggests, is a machine that allows for the easy baking of all different types of bread. Bread makers usually consist of a rectangular box, with a removable baking tin into which the ingredients are added. This is then placed into the machine, and a program controls the mixing, rising and baking of the bread. They dramatically cut down on the work required to make high-quality bread, meaning it's easier than ever to bake it in your home!

Bread makers are primarily differentiated by their capacity. The bigger the bread maker, the larger the loaves it can bake. Some smaller machines can only bake loaves around 500-600g, while larger models can bake loaves as big as 2-3kg.

Programs

Nearly all bread makers will come with some form of programs already set up on the machine. These provide easy ways to make specific different types of bread - from standard slicing loaves, to French bread, doughnuts, pizza bases, cakes and buns. Many machines also allow you to specify the crust of your loaves - you can set it to light, medium or dark depending on how well-cooked and crispy you prefer your bread.

Some bread makers will allow you to create custom programs, so you can experiment with different recipes. They may also contain extra programs for non-bread cooking - such as making risotto, soup, pasta sauce, and even jam!

Finally, if you frequently find yourself short on time, and need to bake some bread quickly, it may be worth seeking out a bread maker with a fast bake program. While it doesn't create a loaf as high-quality as the longer settings, this mode can create a full loaf of bread from scratch in under an hour - perfect if you need some quick bread for dinner, or are running to a tight schedule.

Bread Maker Prices

In total we found 29 bread makers ranging from £11 to £348. On average, a new bread maker costs £108 and 80% of bread makers are priced between £35 and £200. The Swan SB1041N is the most expensive bread maker that we found at £347, and the Kenwood BM450 is the cheapest at only £12.

Bread Maker Brands - Price Range

The highest average bread maker price out of all brands is Swan bread makers with an average price of £347. Swan bread makers start at £347 and their most expensive bread maker costs £347.

Zojirushi bread makers range in price from £226 to £226, and the average price of Zojirushi bread makers is £226 which is the second highest average price of all bread maker brands.

The average price of Sage bread makers is £196 which is the third highest average price of all bread maker brands. Sage bread makers range in price from £196 to £196.

Bread Maker Brands - Average Ratings

We have evaluated 21 expert reviews and 3,151 user reviews for bread makers and used this information to determine the average rating for each brand of bread maker.

Biggest Bread Maker Retailers

The biggest bread maker retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 23 current bread maker offers from eBay. The second biggest retailer is Amazon UK with 15 offers. That means eBay is much bigger than Amazon UK when it comes to bread makers. AO is the third biggest retailer with 10 current offers.

When Are Most New Bread Makers Released?

The most common period for new bread makers to be released in is between March and May. For the latest bread maker technology you may want to think about waiting until March 2020. Alternatively you might be able to buy one of the current bread makers cheaper in March once the latest models have been released. In May 2018, five new bread makers were released making it the biggest month that year for new bread maker releases. In 2017 most new bread makers were released in March, with 11 new bread makers released that month. The biggest month in 2016 for new bread maker releases was September, with eight new bread makers released that month.

How Fast Do Bread Maker Prices Drop After Release?

In the first 6 months after release, bread makers drop in price by 12% on average.

That means that on a typical bread maker costing £108 you could save on average £13 by waiting 6 months before buying.

Maximum Bread Weights

'Maximum Bread Weight' is the largest weight of bread that can be made in your bread maker.

The maximum bread weights of bread makers range from 450g to 1.6kg. The maximum bread weights of most bread makers range from 900g to 1kg. The Sage BBM800BSS, which is available at £196.00, has the biggest maximum bread weight and is a 1.3kg loaf size bread maker. The Zojirushi BBSSC10WZ, which is available at £225.54, has the smallest maximum bread weight and is a 450g loaf size bread maker.

Auto Programs

'Auto Programs' denotes the amount of built in programs that your bread maker will come with. These allow for the easy creation of everything from loaves and rolls to more specialist types of bread, and even non-baking foods like jam or risotto.

Across the range of bread makers, the auto programs range from 3 to 37. The auto programs of the majority of bread makers range from 11 to 15. The Panasonic SDZX2522KXC, which can be purchased for £239.00, has the most auto program and is a 37 auto program bread maker. The Kenwood BM150, which currently retails for £14.82, has the least auto program and is a 3 auto program bread maker.

Colours

The most popular colour amongst new bread makers is white. We found 42 bread makers that are bread makers that have a white coloured. We found 22 bread makers that are bread makers that have a black coloured, making black the second most frequently found colour amongst new bread makers.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Bread Makers?

The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying bread makers. For each retailer it shows the total number of bread makers where they currently have a market leading price. The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying bread makers. For each retailer we took all of their prices and looked at what proportion of those prices where the cheapest on the market. The cheapest retailer that we found was eBay. 16 of their bread maker prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.

Proportion of Bread Makers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

Assessing how cheap each retailer is for bread makers by counting the number of cheapest prices for that retailer, makes the retailers that offer the greatest number of bread maker prices more likely to offer the greatest number of cheapest prices. The chart below considers the proportion of each retailer's bread maker prices that are the cheapest compared to other retailers. The cheapest retailer that we found using this approach was eBay. 69.6% of their bread maker prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.