I opted primarily for this toaster because I already own a kettle of Gastroback and thus a (optical) was looking for matching toaster. But not only the design convinces, but also the functionality. The toast is the toast centered to ensure even browning. The Bräunstufe can be adjusted via a rotary table with digital display on the front panel. When toasting the digital display shows the remaining time, very useful! Other functions such as high-lift, crumb tray, defrost, etc. round off the features. The only weak points that I could make: The digital display could allow a slightly larger angle (the display can no longer be an angle from above as well read) and the beep at the end of the toasting process should be deactivated (you can hear no beep if a toaster is ready ;-)) Still 5 * for a super toaster!