Breville BOV845BSS
Score: 82/100
Hamilton Beach 2-in-1
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Breville BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is a 1800-watt convection countertop oven with Element IQ technology and ten preset functions, offering fast, even cooking for family-size meals. Its sizable footprint and weight, plus a hot exterior, limit suitability for cramped kitchens. Ideal for home cooks who need a versatile, full-oven replacement and have adequate counter 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 0.58 cu ftbest | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,450 W | |
— | 65 °Cbest | |
249 °Cbest | 232 °C | |
10best | 4 | |
— | 60 minbest | |
4best | 2 | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Size & Capacity(1) | ||
Capacity (cu ft) | 0.54-1 cu ft | 0.58 cu ft |
Power & Performance(3) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1450 W |
Temperature Range (°C) | 120-480°F °C | 65 °C |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 249 °C | 232 °C |
Features(2) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 10 | 4 |
Convection Fan | true | false |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 4 | 2 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 22.8 lb | 13.999 lb |
Width (in) | 18.5 in | 17.8 in |
Height (in) | 11.0 in | 10.24 in |
Depth (in) | 15.75 in | 12.05 in |
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Professional reviewers commend the Smart Oven Pro for its Element IQ® technology that ensures even heat distribution and its convection system that cuts cooking time by roughly 30%. They highlight the 10 smart presets and rapid 1800-watt preheat as standout features that make it perform like a full-size oven, while noting its sizable footprint and lack of a cool-touch exterior as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the oven for delivering consistent, even results, especially for toast and pizza, and for its quick preheat and versatility that lets it serve as a full-oven replacement. Common complaints revolve around its large size and weight, occasional overheating on high settings, and the need to hand-wash some accessories despite dishwasher-safe claims.
“many call it a "full oven replacement"”
“Even toasting without hot spots”
“fits 9" pizzas and toasts 2 slices effectively but cautions tall breads (>4") get less top heat.”
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.
