Rankings
The Breville BOV860 is a 1800 W smart oven that combines powerful dual-speed convection with ten cooking functions, making it a versatile countertop replacement. Its main trade-offs are noisy operation and a more demanding cleaning routine. Ideal for small households seeking high performance in a compact footprint.
The Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro offers a full-size 1 cu ft capacity, six quartz elements and a super convection fan for fast, even cooking across 13 preset functions. Its large size, weight, and hot exterior limit suitability for small kitchens or frequent movers. Best for families or serious home cooks who need versatile, high-capacity countertop cooking.
The Breville BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is a 1800-watt convection countertop oven with Element IQ technology and ten preset functions, offering fast, even cooking for family-size meals. Its sizable footprint and weight, plus a hot exterior, limit suitability for cramped kitchens. Ideal for home cooks who need a versatile, full-oven replacement and have adequate counter space.
The Breville Joule Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro combines smart app control with high wattage and a wide temperature range, handling large meals like a 4-lb chicken. Its large size and slower preheat may deter users with limited counter space. Suited for families and tech-savvy cooks who value versatility.
The Breville BOV450XL Mini is a compact countertop oven praised for its precise temperature control and rapid preheat. Its small interior and lack of a convection fan limit cooking volume and crisping ability. Ideal for individuals or small households with limited counter space.
The Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven is a high-power countertop convection oven with nine preset functions and a backlit LCD, delivering fast and even cooking. Its large exterior size and low interior height limit suitability for cramped kitchens and tall dishes. Best for cooks who value performance and versatility over countertop space.
The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact combines a small footprint with Element iQ heating and super convection, offering 10-11 preset functions and an integrated app for versatile cooking. Its limited 0.5 cu ft interior and occasional temperature variance are notable trade-offs. Suited for small households or apartments where space is at a premium.
The Breville BOV650XL Compact Smart Oven delivers eight preset functions and Element IQ precision in a space-saving design. Its lack of a convection fan and cramped interior limit cooking of larger dishes. Suited for small households or individuals needing a versatile yet compact countertop oven.
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— | — | 0.25 cu ft | 1 cu ft | 0.5 cu ft | 0.6 cu ft | 0.8 cu ft | 2.76 cu ftbest | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | |
249 °C | 249 °C | — | 260 °Cbest | 229 °C | — | 232 °C | 249 °C | |
11 | 10 | 8 | 13best | 11 | 8 | 9 | 5 | |
— | — | — | — | 120 minbest | — | — | — | |
6best | 4 | — | 5 | 6best | 2 | 6best | 1 | |
— | 1 years | 1 years | 2 yearsbest | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 28.66 lb | 22.8 lb | 10.7 lbbest | 30.2 lb | 15.8 lb | 14.1 lb | 18.7 lb | 38.89 lb |
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Size & Capacity(1) | ||||||||
Capacity (cu ft) | — | 0.54-1 cu ft | 0.25 cu ft | 1 cu ft | 0.5 cu ft | 0.6 cu ft | 0.8 cu ft | 2.76 cu ft |
Power & Performance(2) | ||||||||
Temperature Range (°C) | — | 120-480°F °C | — | 80-480°F °C | — | — | — | — |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 249 °C | 249 °C | — | 260 °C | 229 °C | — | 232 °C | 249 °C |
Features(2) | ||||||||
Number of Cooking Functions | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
Convection Fan | true | true | false | true | true | false | true | true |
Controls(1) | ||||||||
Control Type | digital | Digital | — | Digital | Buttons | — | Dial | digital |
Display(1) | ||||||||
Display Type | LCD | LCD | Backlit LCD | LCD | LCD | Backlit LCD | LCD | — |
Accessories(1) | ||||||||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 4 | — | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
General(1) | ||||||||
Warranty Length (years) | — | 1 years | 1 years | 2 years | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 2 years |
Build & Design(4) | ||||||||
Weight (lb) | 28.66 lb | 22.8 lb | 10.7 lb | 30.2 lb | 15.8 lb | 14.1 lb | 18.7 lb | 38.89 lb |
Width (in) | 18.9 in | 18.5 in | 15.6 in | 21.5 in | 9.96 in | 15.5 in | 18.9 in | 21.5 in |
Height (in) | 10.9 in | 11.0 in | 9.0 in | 12.7 in | 16.93 in | 10.25 in | 10.9 in | 12.8 in |
Depth (in) | 15.9 in | 15.75 in | 14.25 in | 17.5 in | 15.67 in | 17.0 in | 15.9 in | 17.3 in |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the BOV860 for its ten-function versatility, super convection speed gains, and sleek stainless-steel look that fits modern kitchens. They highlight energy efficiency, reduced kitchen heat, and an expected lifespan of five to ten years, calling it a must-have appliance that can replace several countertop devices.
Everyday users consistently commend the oven's easy controls, compact footprint, and ability to deliver crispy fries, evenly baked cookies, and well-roasted meals while keeping the kitchen cooler.
“Easy controls, versatile modes, sturdy build, compact size, great results (crispy wings, even baking)”
“many call it a "full oven replacement"”
“Even toasting without hot spots”
Choose the BOV650 if space and cost are primary concerns; choose the BOV800XL for greater capacity and more features.
The BOV450 is best for ultra-compact spaces with minimal cooking needs; the BOV800XL is preferable for most users seeking more capacity and features.
Professional reviewers commend the Smart Oven Pro for its Element IQ® technology that ensures even heat distribution and its convection system that cuts cooking time by roughly 30%. They highlight the 10 smart presets and rapid 1800-watt preheat as standout features that make it perform like a full-size oven, while noting its sizable footprint and lack of a cool-touch exterior as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the oven for delivering consistent, even results, especially for toast and pizza, and for its quick preheat and versatility that lets it serve as a full-oven replacement. Common complaints revolve around its large size and weight, occasional overheating on high settings, and the need to hand-wash some accessories despite dishwasher-safe claims.
Professional reviewers consistently commend the Breville BOV450XL for its razor-sharp temperature accuracy, rapid preheat, and reliable toasting and baking performance. The digital interface and preset functions are described as intuitive, and the build quality is considered premium for a mini oven. However, critics note the absence of a convection fan and limited interior volume, which hampers crispiness and larger-scale cooking.
Everyday users love the compact size, precise controls, and solid construction, rating the oven highly for quality, ease of use, and value. Common praise centers on its ability to toast evenly and reheat without drying food. Recurring complaints focus on the hot exterior surfaces, a loud timer chime in some units, and the small cooking chamber that restricts larger meals.
Professional reviewers praise the BOV900BSS for its class-leading 1 cu ft capacity, precise six-element Element IQ heating and the breadth of 13 preset functions, calling it the best in class for countertop convection ovens. They also note its large footprint and lack of a cool-touch exterior as notable drawbacks.
Everyday buyers consistently commend the oven's spacious interior, versatile preset menu and air-fry capability, often rating it highly for reliability. Common criticisms focus on its bulkiness, heavy weight, and the tendency of the exterior to become hot during operation.
Professional reviewers commend the oven's precise Element iQ heating, super convection speed gains and strong toasting performance, while noting the modest chamber size and temperature variance as limitations. Brand-owned sites highlight the extensive recipe app and the appliance's ability to replace several kitchen gadgets.
Everyday users appreciate the crisp air-fry results, intuitive presets and compact footprint, but repeatedly mention the limited interior space and occasional uneven toasting as pain points.
Professional reviewers commend the BOV650XL for its compact yet capable design, precise Element IQ® heat management, and strong performance across a range of cooking tasks. However, they point out that the limited interior volume and the mismatch between advertised pizza size and the included pan are notable drawbacks that keep it from competing with larger Breville models.
Everyday users love the oven's even toasting, space-saving footprint, and quick convenience for family meals, but many express frustration over the cramped interior and the confusing pizza-pan size, which limit its usefulness for larger recipes.
Professional reviewers commend the BOV800XL for its intuitive controls, rapid preheat, and precise Element IQ heating, delivering very good baking and reheating results. The convection feature is lauded for cutting cooking times, while the large exterior size and limited interior height are cited as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users love the oven's even toasting, fast preheat, and versatile presets, especially appreciating the easy-clean interior and included accessories. Common complaints focus on the bulky countertop footprint, low interior height, and the fact that only one rack is provided out of the three possible positions.
Professional reviewers from RTINGS and Good Housekeeping commend the Joule for its versatile cooking modes, large batch capacity, and strong roasting/baking results, positioning it as a daily oven replacement. However, they note its slower preheat, bulky size, and uneven air-frying performance, especially when compared to the non-smart Breville BOV900BSS.
Everyday users love the Joule's reliability, multi-functionality, and app-driven convenience, often using it as a primary oven for two-person meals and family cooking. Recurring complaints focus on its large footprint, slower toast and preheat times, and inconsistent air-frying outcomes.
