Start with the capacity you actually need. The Virtuoso Plus is a documented 2 lb horizontal-loaf choice. Breville offers more general sizes and a dispenser, but its GF program is limited to 2 and 2½ lb.
Choose Zojirushi when the fixed job suits you
A household that repeatedly wants a 2 lb sandwich loaf can reasonably prefer a focused pan layout and saved timing choices. Dual kneading blades and three Homemade memories are the relevant specifications. Compare that pan arrangement with the loaf format you prefer.
Choose Breville when the controls matter
The automatic add-in dispenser, collapsible paddle and nine custom memories change how you interact with a recipe. More stage adjustments can help an experienced baker, while also creating more choices to manage. The dispenser is useful if you cannot return for a signal.
Small gluten-free loaves rule out a false tie
Neither is the documented answer to a strict 1 lb dedicated-GF request. Breville's general 1 lb setting is not available on its GF course; Zojirushi's documented capacity here is 2 lb. The Maestro is a more relevant comparison for that request.
Check the counter and the offer
Compare body width and the manual's working-space requirements. Then compare current seller offers for the exact model, including warranty and included parts. The useful offer is the one that matches your required features, condition and included parts.
Read the Virtuoso Plus review and Custom Loaf review, or change the columns in the interactive table.