Breville BOV450XL
Score: 77/100
Hamilton Beach Easy Reach Silver
Score: 72/100Rankings
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 Hamilton Beach Easy Reach provides a unique roll-top door and compact footprint with three core cooking functions and straightforward manual controls. Its lack of convection and limited function set may not satisfy power users. Best suited for singles or small households needing a simple, space-saving toaster oven.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.25 cu ftbest | — | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,200 W | |
— | 232 °Cbest | |
8best | 3 | |
— | 30 minbest | |
— | 3best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.7 lb | 8.2 lbbest |
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Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1200 W |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 8 | 3 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 10.7 lb | 8.2 lb |
Width (in) | 15.6 in | 16.12 in |
Height (in) | 9.0 in | 11.93 in |
Depth (in) | 14.25 in | 8.97 in |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“Loved the original. This is my second one”
“LIKE IT BUT IT TAKES 3 MINUTES TO START HEATING!”
Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the Hamilton Beach Easy Reach's distinctive roll-top door that saves counter space, its generous interior capacity for multiple slices and a full-size bake pan, and safety features like auto shutoff and a ready bell.
Everyday users consistently praise the oven's easy-access roll-top door, straightforward cleaning, and ability to handle toast, pizza, and reheating for small households. Common complaints focus on slow preheat times, occasional durability or delivery problems, and the lack of advanced presets or convection functionality.
