Breville BOV845BSS
Score: 82/100
Panasonic HomeChef 7-in-1
Score: 81/100Rankings
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.
Panasonic's HomeChef 7-in-1 offers seven versatile cooking functions-including steam, convection bake, and air-fry-plus 18 preset programs in a compact 0.7 cu ft footprint. While highly adaptable, its air-fry performance falls short of dedicated units and the 20 fl oz water tank may require frequent refills. Ideal for health-focused cooks who value multifunctionality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 0.7 cu ftbest | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,200 W | |
249 °Cbest | — | |
10best | 7 | |
4best | 4best | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 22.8 lbbest | 27 lb |
18.5 inbest | 15.9 in |
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| Attribute | | |
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Size & Capacity(1) | ||
Capacity (cu ft) | 0.54-1 cu ft | 0.7 cu ft |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1200 W |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 10 | 7 |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | LCD | LED |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 22.8 lb | 27.0 lb |
Width (in) | 18.5 in | 15.9 in |
Height (in) | 11.0 in | 14.8 in |
Depth (in) | 15.75 in | 15.9 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”
Professional reviewers praise the HomeCHEF 7-in-1 for its innovative steam-convection combination that yields juicy, tender interiors with crisp exteriors, and note its speed and accuracy rival full-size ovens. They highlight its versatility across steaming, baking, air-frying, slow-cooking, fermenting, and sanitizing, as well as the convenience of 18 auto-cook presets. However, they caution that the air-fry mode is not a true substitute for a dedicated air fryer and that the 0.7 cu ft capacity may limit larger meals.
