Breville BOV800XL
Score: 77/100
Black+Decker Countertop Convection Toaster Oven
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 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.
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0.8 cu ftbest | — | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,500 W | |
232 °Cbest | — | |
9best | 8 | |
— | 120 minbest | |
6best | 3 | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.7 lb | 15.76 lbbest |
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Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1500 W |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 9 | 8 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 3 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Length (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 18.7 lb | 15.76 lb |
Width (in) | 18.9 in | 22.8 in |
Height (in) | 10.9 in | 13.4 in |
Depth (in) | 15.9 in | 15.5 in |
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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.
“1800-watt power with Element IQ technology delivers fast preheat and precise, even heating across five quartz elements.”
“Overall footprint of roughly 16 in W × 18½ in D limits counter space, making it bulky for small kitchens.”
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.
