We have had it for a year. We replaced a Bosch that we had bought at twice the price. The Ariete exceeded our expectations by far, both in cooking time and in the way it cooks. Very good

I bought it for 41€. I use it daily for the past 3 months that I have it, for toast/sandwiches and to heat up some dry foods (e.g. bread, meat). From the first days, the locking mechanism, which is essentially a plastic latch, broke. It never worked properly from the beginning. About 2 weeks ago, the handle broke on one end, which is also plastic, and it has started making a noise when I turn it on, like small creaks, which it didn't do before. I feel like it will abandon me soon. I hadn't bought a toaster like this before, so I don't know if another one would be better or worse. Anyway, this one toasts evenly and cleans easily. I haven't cooked meat, only heated it up.

I bought it for my baby, it started eating toast... I can easily say that it heats up the toast very quickly and makes it crispy without squashing it, if you want it squashed you just press it once to lower it. Just for those who don't want the cheese completely melted, put it towards the end before removing the toast. I would easily recommend it, very good and easy to store as it stands upright. It doesn't stick at all and cleans with a damp paper or sponge!

14/03/23: exactly like the first day I bought it! Cleans very easily, the plate hasn't suffered anything! It heats up and cooks quickly

The only thing that might seem strange for its category is the non-removable plates. Otherwise, it provides fat collection containers when used as a grill. Quality construction and its plastics do not smell at all. It can be stored upright on the side and does not take up space on the kitchen counter. It has a temperature regulator.