Compare the Best Bread MakersApril 2020

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

The price range of bread makers is from £59 to £348 and in total we found prices for 9 bread makers. The average price of a new bread maker is £201 and 80% of bread makers are priced between £100 and £315. The Morphy Richards Fastbake is the cheapest bread maker at only £60, and Swan SB1041N is the most expensive at £347.

Bread Maker Brands - Price Range

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

Gastroback bread makers range in price from £250 to £250, and the average price of Gastroback bread makers is £250 which is the second highest average price of all bread maker brands.

The third highest average bread maker price out of all brands is Russell Hobbs bread makers with an average price of £200. Russell Hobbs bread makers start at £200 and their most expensive bread maker costs £200.

Bread Maker Brands - Average Ratings

We have analysed 18 expert reviews and 1,797 user reviews for bread makers and used this data to evaluate 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 Currys. We found 6 current bread maker offers from Currys. The second biggest retailer is Robert Dyas with 5 offers. That means Currys is slightly bigger than Robert Dyas when it comes to bread makers. eBay is the third biggest retailer with 5 current offers.

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.

A typical new bread maker costs on average £201. By waiting 6 months before buying you could save on average £25.

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 bread maker with the biggest maximum bread weight is the Panasonic SDZP2000WXE, which is a 1kg loaf size bread maker and is priced at £314.99. The Panasonic SDZB2502BXC, which can be purchased for £179.99, has the smallest maximum bread weight and is an 800g 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.

Comparing all bread makers, the auto programs range from 3 to 37. The auto programs of most bread makers range from 11 to 15. The bread maker with the most auto program is the Gastroback 42823, which is an 18 auto program bread maker and can be purchased for £249.90. The bread maker with the least auto program is the Panasonic SDZB2502BXC, which is a 10 auto program bread maker and sells for £179.99.

Colours

White is the most popular colour amongst new bread makers. We found 40 bread makers that are bread makers that have a white coloured. We found 24 bread makers that are bread makers that have a black coloured, making black the second most common 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. 3 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 Currys. 0% of their bread maker prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.