I’d give this toaster a higher rating because it’s a great toaster for toast. Unfortunately, the bagel setting does not change the toaster function at all—same level of toasting on both sides of the bagel as on regular toast.
This is excellent and so is the price. Sometimes I get a little scared away by bad reviews, even though most of them are good. I decided, based on the name brand and the good reviews, to give this a chance. I’ve had it for a few months. It is used quite a few times a day. I absolutely love it; it’s exactly the toaster I need right now.