NuRetro is Here — What Reviewers Are Saying

NuRetro launches on August 10, 2026—and ahead of the launch, the kettle, 2-slice toaster, and 4-slice toaster have been in the hands of reviewers, kitchen design enthusiasts, and preorder customers. Here is what they are saying.

On the Design

The response to the design has been consistent: the colorways are richer and more considered than reviewers expected. The Space Cherry and Midnight Black finishes in particular have drawn attention for a depth and saturation that reads as genuinely premium rather than plastic.

Interior designers have been especially positive about the coordination across the collection. The ability to match a kettle and toaster in the same finish—with the same design language across every piece—at this price point is described as something the category has not offered before.

On the Kettle

The variable temperature control is the most-mentioned differentiator. Reviewers who brew specialty tea or pour-over coffee note a meaningful improvement in cup quality, and the keep-warm function—holding temperature for up to thirty minutes—is described as one of the most practically useful features in the product. The 1500W rapid boil and cordless 360° base are noted as well-executed fundamentals.

On the Toasters

Both the 2-slice and 4-slice toasters have received positive notices for evenness of browning and the quality of the extra-wide, self-centering slots, which accommodate artisan bread and bagels without awkward repositioning. The defrost, reheat, and bagel functions are described as genuinely useful. The high-lift lever—which makes retrieving smaller slices easy and safe—comes up in multiple reviews as a detail that reveals thoughtful engineering.

On the Value

Nearly every reviewer addresses price. The consistent observation: NuRetro delivers design quality and functional sophistication that would have required a higher-level investment until now. At $99 to $299 per piece—with bundle pricing at $300 to $500—NuRetro is described as genuinely disruptive to the premium retro category rather than simply a cheaper option.

The Preorder Advantage

Customers who preorder directly from Salton.com before August 10 receive an extended warranty automatically. No registration required, no codes. The bundle offer is also only available through Salton.com during the preorder window.

Preorders close August 10. The collection ships the same day.