Breville BOV800XL
Score: 77/100
Hamilton Beach 2-in-1
Score: 73/100Rankings
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 Hamilton Beach 2-in-1 Countertop Toaster Oven offers a compact footprint and versatile cooking modes with even heating up to 450°F. Its main trade-offs are the lack of convection and limited rack flexibility, which can restrict multi-layer cooking. Best suited for small households or apartments needing a space-saving solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.8 cu ftbest | 0.58 cu ft | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,450 W | |
— | 65 °Cbest | |
232 °Cbest | 232 °Cbest | |
9best | 4 | |
— | 60 minbest | |
6best | 2 | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Size & Capacity(1) | ||
Capacity (cu ft) | 0.8 cu ft | 0.58 cu ft |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1450 W |
Features(2) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 9 | 4 |
Convection Fan | true | false |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 2 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 18.7 lb | 13.999 lb |
Width (in) | 18.9 in | 17.8 in |
Height (in) | 10.9 in | 10.24 in |
Depth (in) | 15.9 in | 12.05 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.
Professional reviewers commend the Hamilton Beach 31156 for its compact footprint, versatile 2-in-1 functionality, and fast 40% quicker toasting. They appreciate the even heating up to 450°F and the ability to handle a 9-inch pizza or a batch of fries, but note the limited rack positions and absence of a convection fan.
Everyday users praise the convenience of a single appliance that can toast long artisan slices, bake small pizzas and clean up easily thanks to a slide-out crumb tray, while recurring complaints revolve around the slot's height limitation and the lack of long-term durability information.
“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.”
“fits 9" pizzas and toasts 2 slices effectively but cautions tall breads (>4") get less top heat.”
