Breville Eye Q 850 Auto 2 Slice: the toaster that sees colour
Thanks to Sensability technology, this product features optical sensors that offer seven different browning levels and a dedicated mode for sourdough bread, introducing a new approach to toasting.
For toast lovers, achieving the perfect level of browning is no longer a problem thanks to Breville’s new Eye Q 850 Auto 2 Slice. To take this type of product further, the brand has developed the first automatic appliance capable of monitoring the colour of the bread, helping users achieve their desired result without having to keep checking the toasting process.
Founded in Sydney in 1932, Breville develops innovative kitchen appliances based on an understanding of consumer needs, helping people realise their potential and achieve results more easily than they might have imagined. Its latest model is an example of this approach.
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The technology behind the design of the Eye Q 850 Auto 2 Slice
Rather than relying on a preset time, the innovative feature of the Eye Q 850 is its ability to let users select their preferred level of browning. Thanks to Sensability™ technology, which uses optical sensors capable of detecting colour changes ten times per second, the appliance monitors the colour of the bread’s surface in real time and stops toasting as soon as the desired level is reached.
Users can choose from seven different settings, designed to deliver consistent browning results even with frozen bread, as the sensors determine the right duration. The operation is as simple as that of a conventional toaster: just lower the slices and let the technology do the rest. Once the process is complete, the slices pop up automatically.
However, not all types of bread are the same, and some people prefer to make their own or buy it fresh. Sourdough, in particular, stands out for its thick crust, chewy crumb and irregular structure, characteristics that can make it difficult to achieve an even result. Drawing on its experience, Breville has taken these characteristics into account with its Sourdough mode: by pressing and holding the dedicated control, the Eye Q® optical sensors adjust the toasting process in real time. If the loaf is particularly irregular in shape or texture, users can lower the selected browning level to achieve a more even result.
Simple to use, easy to clean
Breville’s new toaster helps users save time by optimising the process and, above all, avoiding mistakes. For those who prefer the traditional method, pressing the Sourdough mode control twice disables the optical sensors, allowing the appliance to operate in Timer mode.
In addition to simplifying toast preparation, the Eye Q 850 Auto 2 Slice is designed to make cleaning easier. The non-stick ceramic coating on the top prevents crumbs from sticking and becoming baked on, while the Clearway cavity guides them directly into the dedicated crumb tray, making it quick and easy to empty.
The product is one of many examples of a trend that has been shaping the home appliance sector in recent years, extending even to the simplest everyday objects. Thanks to new technologies, almost any household device can become smart. Even a toaster can develop new features and functions that allow it to determine when the bread has reached the perfect level of browning, just as desired.
For those interested in purchasing it in Europe, the product is sold under the Sage brand. At present, it does not appear to be available in European markets outside the United Kingdom, where it can be purchased from the official Sage website for £249.95 in the Brushed Stainless Steel finish and £279.95 in the Noir Launch Edition.
