Breville BOV900BSS
Score: 82/100
Instant Pot Vortex Plus
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is a 13-in-1 countertop convection oven with a massive 1 cu ft interior and high-temperature capability up to 249 °C. Its size, weight and hot exterior make it unsuitable for compact spaces. Ideal for serious home cooks who need a full-size oven replacement with air-fry functionality.
The Instant Vortex Plus 4QT offers six versatile cooking functions in a compact, stainless-steel package with dishwasher-safe accessories. Its small capacity and single-basket design limit batch cooking for larger families. Best suited for couples or small households needing a space-saving, multi-function air fryer.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
28.3 Lbest | 3.8 L | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,600 W | |
249 °Cbest | 205 °C | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.698 kg | 4.082 kgbest |
13best | 6 | |
120 Vbest | — | |
5best | — | |
2 yrbest | 1 yr |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power(1) | ||
Power Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1600 W |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 13 | 6 |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | LCD | Touchscreen |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 13.698 kg | 4.082 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 32.3×54.6×44.5 cm cm | 28.0×33.2×25.9 cm cm |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | LCD | Touchscreen |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 249 °C | 205 °C |
Temperature Range (°C) | 27-249 °C | 35-205 °C |
General(2) | ||
Food Capacity (L) | 28.3 L | 3.8 L |
Warranty Period (yr) | 2 yr | 1 yr |
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Professional reviewers praise the BOV900BSS for its class-leading 1 cu ft capacity, precise six-element Element IQ heating and the breadth of 13 preset functions, calling it the best in class for countertop convection ovens. They also note its large footprint and lack of a cool-touch exterior as notable drawbacks.
Everyday buyers consistently commend the oven's spacious interior, versatile preset menu and air-fry capability, often rating it highly for reliability. Common criticisms focus on its bulkiness, heavy weight, and the tendency of the exterior to become hot during operation.
“"best in class"”
“"impressive 16x12x7-inch interior for artisan breads"”
Professional reviewers describe the Instant Pot Vortex Plus 4QT as a powerful yet compact solution that delivers quick, even heating thanks to its 1,500-1,600 W output. They commend its six cooking functions for providing versatility that replaces several kitchen appliances, and they appreciate the touchscreen interface and dishwasher-safe non-stick basket as convenient, quality-of-life features. However, they note the limited 4-quart capacity and single-basket design as drawbacks for larger households, and they point out the lack of induction compatibility as a minor limitation.
Everyday users consistently highlight the appliance's ease of use, compact size, and reliable cooking results, especially for frozen appetizers and single-portion meals. The most common complaints revolve around the small 4-quart capacity, which forces sequential cooking for larger meals or multiple items, and the single-basket design that slows down multi-item preparation.
