Breville BOV900BSS
Score: 86/100
Panasonic HomeChef 7-in-1
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro offers a full-size 1 cu ft capacity, six quartz elements and a super convection fan for fast, even cooking across 13 preset functions. Its large size, weight, and hot exterior limit suitability for small kitchens or frequent movers. Best for families or serious home cooks who need versatile, high-capacity countertop cooking.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
1 cu ftbest | 0.7 cu ft | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,200 W | |
260 °Cbest | — | |
13best | 7 | |
5best | 4 | |
2 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 30.2 lb | 27 lbbest |
21.5 inbest | 15.9 in |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Size & Capacity(1) | ||
Capacity (cu ft) | 1 cu ft | 0.7 cu ft |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1200 W |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 13 | 7 |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | LCD | LED |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 4 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 30.2 lb | 27.0 lb |
Width (in) | 21.5 in | 15.9 in |
Height (in) | 12.7 in | 14.8 in |
Depth (in) | 17.5 in | 15.9 in |
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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 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.
