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 Cuisinart Chef's Convection Toaster Oven offers powerful 1800-W heating and 15 versatile cooking functions, making it a top performer for diverse kitchen tasks. Its larger footprint and higher price may be drawbacks for space-constrained or budget-focused users. Ideal for families and avid bakers seeking precision and a rich accessory set.
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 Panasonic FlashXpress NB-G200P is a compact countertop toaster oven that delivers ultra-fast double infrared heating and precise temperature control, making it ideal for quick personal meals. Its small 0.52 cu ft capacity and short 25-minute timer limit larger cooking tasks. Best suited for singles or dorm rooms where speed and space matter.
The NuWave Bravo XL Pro offers a massive 30-quart capacity, dual-zone convection and 1800 W power, delivering fast, even cooking up to 260 °C for large family meals. Its weight, lack of rotisserie/steam options, and limited review base are notable trade-offs. Best suited for large families or RV owners needing a high-capacity, feature-rich countertop oven.
The KitchenAid KCO124BM is a compact digital countertop oven with fast preheat and a 360° no-flip air-fry basket, delivering strong performance in a small footprint. Its limited 0.74 cu ft capacity and occasional fan reliability issues are trade-offs. Best for apartment dwellers or small-kitchen users who value speed and versatility.
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 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 Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Digital Air Fry Oven delivers rapid 1-minute preheat and eight cooking functions in a flip-up design that fits a 13-inch pizza. Air-fry results can be uneven and interior height is limited, which may affect larger dishes. Great for small households seeking fast, versatile countertop cooking.
The Emeril Lagasse Extra Large French Door Air Fryer Toaster Oven offers a massive 26-quart capacity, five-element convection and 24 presets, delivering powerful cooking for large families. Its trade-offs include a bulky footprint, noisy operation, and a less-than-ideal cleaning experience. Best suited for entertainers and large households that need an all-in-one countertop oven.
The Black+Decker CTO6335S combines a powerful 1500 W convection fan with eight one-touch presets and an extra-deep interior that accommodates 12-inch pizzas, delivering even cooking for families. Its exterior can become hot and long-term reliability may decline, which can be a concern for daily use. Great for budget-conscious households needing a versatile oven.
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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— | 0.813 cu ft | 1 cu ft | 0.8 cu ft | — | 0.25 cu ft | 1.29 cu ftbest | 0.95 cu ft | 1 cu ft | 0.6 cu ft | 0.74 cu ft | 0.52 cu ft | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,700 W | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,500 W | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | 1,300 W | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 139 °Cbest | |
249 °C | 260 °Cbest | 260 °Cbest | 232 °C | — | — | — | — | 260 °Cbest | — | — | 260 °Cbest | |
11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15best | 12 | 8 | 9 | 6 | |
— | — | — | — | 120 min | — | — | 120 min | 6,000 minbest | — | — | 25 min | |
6 | 7best | 5 | 6 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
— | — | 2 years | 1 years | 2 years | 1 years | 1 years | 3 yearsbest | — | 1 years | 1 years | — |
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Size & Capacity(1) | ||||||||||||
Capacity (cu ft) | — | 0.81 cu ft | 1 cu ft | 0.8 cu ft | — | 0.25 cu ft | 1.29 cu ft | 0.95 cu ft | 1.00 cu ft | 0.6 cu ft | 0.74 cu ft | 0.52 cu ft |
Power & Performance(3) | ||||||||||||
Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1700 W | 1800 W | 1800 W | 1500 W | 1800 W | 1800 W | 1800 W | 1800 W | 1800 W | 1800 W | 1300 W |
Temperature Range (°C) | — | — | 80-480°F °C | — | — | — | — | — | 10-260 °C | — | — | 139 °C |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 249 °C | 260 °C | 260 °C | 232 °C | — | — | — | — | 260 °C | — | — | 260 °C |
Features(2) | ||||||||||||
Number of Cooking Functions | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
Convection Fan | true | true | true | true | true | false | true | true | true | false | true | false |
Controls(2) | ||||||||||||
Timer (min) | — | — | — | — | 120 min | — | — | 120 min | 6000 min | — | — | 25 min |
Control Type | digital | Touch | Digital | Dial | — | — | digital | Digital | digital | — | Digital dial | — |
Display(1) | ||||||||||||
Display Type | LCD | — | LCD | LCD | — | Backlit LCD | — | Blue backlit digital | digital | Backlit LCD | — | — |
Accessories(1) | ||||||||||||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
General(1) | ||||||||||||
Warranty Length (years) | — | — | 2 years | 1 years | 2 years | 1 years | 1 years | 3 years | — | 1 years | 1 years | — |
Build & Design(4) | ||||||||||||
Weight (lb) | 28.66 lb | 26.5 lb | 30.2 lb | 18.7 lb | 15.76 lb | 10.7 lb | 18.56 lb | 32.4 lb | 16.5 lb | 14.1 lb | 15.9 lb | 7.5 lb |
Width (in) | 18.9 in | 15.8 in | 21.5 in | 18.9 in | 22.8 in | 15.6 in | 14.96 in | 20.87 in | 20.25 in | 15.5 in | 17 in | 13.0 in |
Height (in) | 10.9 in | 14.8 in | 12.7 in | 10.9 in | 13.4 in | 9.0 in | 7.56 in | 11.42 in | 11.25 in | 10.25 in | 11.3 in | 10.2 in |
Depth (in) | 15.9 in | 16.9 in | 17.5 in | 15.9 in | 15.5 in | 14.25 in | 19.72 in | 16.93 in | 13.75 in | 17.0 in | 16 in | 12.0 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)”
“Large 26-quart capacity fits a 12-inch pizza, whole rotisserie chicken, and family meals on two levels.”
“Bulky size requires significant counter space, making it unsuitable for small kitchens.”
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 praise the oven's commercial-grade five-element convection system, rapid preheating, and extensive function set that handles everything from rotisserie chicken to dehydrated snacks. However, they criticize uneven air-fry results, a loud 69 dB operation, and the appliance's large countertop footprint, noting that cleaning is cumbersome due to non-nonstick accessories.
Everyday users love the oven's ability to keep meats moist, bake large pizzas, and cook multiple dishes at once, appreciating the all-in-one convenience. Common complaints focus on its bulky size, noisy operation, difficulty cleaning, and occasional temperature overshoot, especially when using the air-fry mode.
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 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 and editors consider the CTO6335S a top budget choice, praising its strong convection performance, extensive one‑touch preset lineup, and ability to handle family‑size pizzas and casseroles evenly. They also note minor drawbacks such as occasional toast inconsistency and the hot exterior, but overall view it as an energy‑efficient, versatile countertop oven for everyday cooking.
Everyday users consistently commend the oven for its rapid, even convection cooking and straightforward one‑touch operation, especially for busy families. Common complaints revolve around the exterior heating up, uneven toast shades that require trial‑and‑error, and occasional long‑term reliability issues like temperature drift after years of use.
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 commend the Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven for its lightning-fast preheat, precise temperature control, and standout toasting and roasting performance. They appreciate the intuitive digital interface and the breadth of 8-in-1 functions, while noting that the air-fry mode can be uneven and the interior height limits larger items.
Everyday users love the speed, ease of cleaning, and space-saving design, frequently highlighting the ability to toast nine slices, bake a 13-inch pizza, and crisp frozen foods quickly. Common praise centers on versatility and convenience for small households. Recurring complaints involve limited interior height, rapid crumb buildup, uneven air-fry results, and the timer auto-starting after preheat.
Professional reviewers commend the Cuisinart Chef's Convection Toaster Oven for its high 1800 W power, which outperforms many dedicated air fryers, and for its speed convection feature that accelerates cooking.
Everyday users highlight the oven's spacious interior, precise temperature control, and the convenience of having many cooking modes in one appliance.
Professional reviewers emphasize the Bravo XL Pro's upgraded 100% faster fan, dual independent heat zones and multi-layer even cooking, noting that these features deliver crispier, more uniform results while handling large meals. They also commend its high 500°F temperature ceiling and 1800 W power as more efficient than traditional ovens, but they flag the missing rotisserie/steam options and the lack of an extender ring as notable omissions.
Consumers who have seen the product highlight its large interior capacity, ease of use via extensive preset menus, and versatile cooking functions. Praise centers on being able to fit a whole chicken or multiple pizzas without a full oven, while concerns focus on the unit's weight and the scarcity of user-generated reviews to confirm durability.
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 and editors emphasize the KCO124BM's space-saving footprint, 360° no-flip air-fry basket, Even-Heat convection that speeds up cooking, and rapid preheat, positioning it as a high-performance countertop oven that still fits tight kitchens.
Consumers consistently highlight the oven's compact yet powerful performance, fast preheat, and stylish design, while the most common complaint centers on occasional fan failure in air-fry mode.
Professional reviewers commend the FlashXpress NB-G110P for its ultra-fast double infrared heating and precise sensor-controlled temperature, calling the technology "legendary" for quick toast and pizza. They note the limited timer and modest capacity but view the speed and compactness as its strongest selling points.
Everyday owners repeatedly praise the no-preheat convenience, even toasting, and easy cleaning, while common frustrations center on the short 25-minute timer, the small interior that only handles single-serve portions, and the interior light's on/off cycling.
