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With so many buying options today, we want an appliance that saves space, is energy efficient, and will cook a wide range of foods. Hamilton Beach is the master of producing countertop ovens that tick all of the boxes.

Today, we will be looking at to Convection ovens with rotisserie, the Hamilton Beach 31103 vs 31104. We are going to see just what you can do with these convection ovens and their features. We will include a side by side chart for comparison and some pros and cons of each.

In terms of their features, the Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104 are practically identical, so we will start here.

Hamilton Beach 31103 vs 31104 – Similarities

Quick Glance

Name	Hamilton Beach Countertop Rotisserie Convection Toaster Oven, Extra-Large, Stainless Steel (31103DA)	Hamilton Beach 31104D Countertop Oven with Convection & Rotisserie
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Size	17.7 x 23.2 x 14.5 inches	16.54 x 20.62 x 13.11 inches
Weight	25lbs	22.93lbs
Color	Stainless steel	Black
Cooking Options	Bake, broil, convection, rotisserie	Bake, broil, convection, rotisserie
Capacity	2 12” inches pizzas, 2 13” casseroles, or 2 cake tins, 5lb whole chicken.	2 12” inches pizzas, 2 13” casseroles, or 2 cake tins, 5lb whole chicken.
Maximum Temperature	450ºF	450ºF
Timer	Up to 2 hours	Up to 2 hours
Auto Shutoff	Yes	Yes
Audible Tone for Timer	Yes	Yes
Removable Drip Tray	Yes	Yes
What’s Included	2 baking racks, 2 baking trays, broiler rack, rotisserie skewer and lifter	2 baking racks, 2 baking trays, broiler rack, rotisserie skewer and lifter
Warranty	1-year limited warranty	1-year limited warranty
Price	Check Price on Amazon	Check Price on Amazon

Cooking Options

With the Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104, you will be able to bake, broil, rotisserie and there is a convention setting that cooks faster than conventional ovens. The rotisserie feature allows you to cook whole chickens so that the meat remains juicy and full of flavor while the outside is crispy.

Oven Capacity

There are two rack positions inside the oven. You will be able to cook two 12-inch pizzas, two casseroles in 13-inch dishes, or two cake tins. The Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104 rotisserie is big enough for a 5lb chicken.

Temperatures

The lowest temperature setting on the Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104 is 150ºF. It increases up 50ºF up to 450ºF, which is used for broiling or for the rotisserie.

Heating Elements

The Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104 have top and bottom heating elements.

Timer

Both the Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104 have a timer that can be set for up to two hours. There is also a stay on setting in case you don’t want to cook for longer. Unless on the ‘stay on’ setting, the ovens will automatically switch off after two hours. The audible tone will notify you when the food is cooked.

Removable Drip Tray

To make cleaning up easier, there is a non-stick removable drip tray inside the Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104. This can be wiped clean with warm soapy water. The inside of the ovens is also non-stick.

What’s Included

So that you get the most out of all of the features of the Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104, you will receive a rotisserie skewer and lifter, 2 baking racks, 2 baking trays, and a broiler rack.

Warranty

The Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104 come with a 1-year limited warranty.

For the next part, we will concentrate on how the Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104 differ.

Differences Between Hamilton Beach 31103 and Hamilton Beach 31104

Appearance

They both look like compact toaster ovens. There is a slight difference in their size, but it could be enough to make up your mind depending on where you want to put it.

Hamilton Beach 31103

This convection toaster oven is 17.7 x 23.2 x 15.5 inches. It weighs 25 pounds. It is stainless steel with a large glass door and a bar handle. There are four non-slip feet on the base.

Hamilton Beach 31104

The overall dimensions are a little smaller, 16.54 x 20.62 x 13.11 inches and it weighs 22.93 pounds. The noticeable difference is that it is black with a silver rim around the door. The handle of the glass door is also black. It also has 4 non-slip feet on the base.

The Winner Is- The Hamilton Beach 31104

Controls

As we have already discussed, the settings are the same, but the controls have a different design.

Hamilton Beach 31103

The newly designed control dials are contoured knobs that are far easier to use.

Hamilton Beach 31104

Here, the controls are standard dial knobs.

The Winner Is- The Hamilton Beach 31103

Pros and Cons

Before our final verdict, here are some pros and cons of the Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104.

Hamilton Beach 31103

Pros:

It’s good value for money, even a little cheaper
The oven and accessories are all easy to clean
It makes delicious roast pork and beef with the rotisserie

Cons:

It gets very hot around the sides and top

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Hamilton Beach 31104

Pros:

It’s very convenient for reheating leftovers and cooking frozen foods
Good capacity, impressive space inside
It’s ideal if you want to replace your microwave

Cons:

The oven temperature doesn’t always reach the temperature setting

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The Final Verdict

It is true that both the Hamilton Beach 31103 and the Hamilton Beach 31104 both get very hot around the sides, so you will need to factor in a little extra room than the dimensions so that there is a safe distance.

As the settings and features are both the same, really the decision came down to the design. Although Hamilton Beach 31103 is a little bigger, we preferred the design. The stainless steel looks cleaner. The contoured knobs are also a nice touch. Seeing as it is a little cheaper, we felt the Hamilton Beach 31103 was the better buy.