Good toaster in retro design

This long slot toaster from Russel Hobbs comes in a typical American retro style. The polished metal surface is shiny.
Russel Hobbs is actually a trademark of the American conglomerate Spectrum Brands, which can mainly produce in China. The processing of my copy is impeccable, the parts fit together without that column or sharp edges are noticeable. The crumb tray sits snugly (is not the case with another Mitrezensenten). What is noticeable is that the toaster with about 1500 g lighter than comparable models such as the Braun Sommelier long slot toaster. In addition, the cable with 65 cm is a bit short. Below I compare these two well priced about the same toaster.

In the function and design of the Russell Hobbs Chester is very similar to Braun Sommelier. The design of the Braun looks modern, the the Russel Hobbs clearly retro. While Brown has a matte, brushed metal surface, shines the surface of Russel Hobbs. This provides - depending on taste - nice, but means that each fingerprint can be seen. In the functions of the adjustable browning levels, the Defrost button, the stop button, the lever button (also for easy lifting of toasts) give both models Nothing. When Russel Hobbs, the two function keys are down, placed the brown above (and more). Both toaster, better essays than retractable warming rack wire racks that I ok, but can not find the last cry of things. The crumb tray is in Russel Hobbs and the Brown about equally well, which makes the brown a little more stable impression. Like all the smells Toaster Russell Hobbs at the first cranking metallic, so you should toast at least once empty before use.

Good is when Russell Hobbs nor zweijähriige warranty (with an additional year extension of registering).

Conclusion: In principle, the Russell Hobbs Chester and the Braun Sommelier do not give much. Both are good toaster. The decisive factor is rather the design. If you like American retro design for the Russel Hobbs is probably the choice. For the small abnormalities such as susceptibility to fingerprints or something short cable I would still pull no star.