Breville BOV800XL
Score: 77/100
Emeril Lagasse Extra Large French Door
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.8 cu ft | 0.813 cu ftbest | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,700 W | |
232 °C | 260 °Cbest | |
9 | 12best | |
6 | 7best | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.7 lbbest | 26.5 lb |
18.9 inbest | 15.8 in |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Size & Capacity(1) | ||
Capacity (cu ft) | 0.8 cu ft | 0.81 cu ft |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1700 W |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 232 °C | 260 °C |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 9 | 12 |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Dial | Touch |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 7 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 18.7 lb | 26.5 lb |
Width (in) | 18.9 in | 15.8 in |
Height (in) | 10.9 in | 14.8 in |
Depth (in) | 15.9 in | 16.9 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.”
“Large 26-quart capacity fits a 12-inch pizza, whole rotisserie chicken, and family meals on two levels.”
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.
