Cuisinart Custom Classic
Score: 80/100
Breville BOV845BSS
Score: 82/100Rankings
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 Cuisinart Custom Classic TOB-40N is a 0.5 cu ft stainless-steel toaster oven with 1800 W power, six cooking functions and Even Shade Control for uniform results. It lacks an interior light and has a short-range timer, which can be limiting for some users. Ideal for singles or couples needing a reliable, compact oven for everyday meals.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.5 cu ftbest | — | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | |
232 °C | 249 °Cbest | |
6 | 10best | |
5best | 4 | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 12.9 lbbest | 22.8 lb |
17 in | 18.5 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Size & Capacity(1) | ||
Capacity (cu ft) | 0.5 cu ft | 0.54-1 cu ft |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Temperature Range (°C) | 93-232 °C | 120-480°F °C |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 232 °C | 249 °C |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 6 | 10 |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | manual | Digital |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 4 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Length (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 12.9 lb | 22.8 lb |
Width (in) | 17.0 in | 18.5 in |
Height (in) | 8.35 in | 11.0 in |
Depth (in) | 11.74 in | 15.75 in |
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Professional reviewers commend the Cuisinart TOB-40N for its robust 1800-watt heating and Always Even Shade Control, which together deliver fast, uniform results for small roasts, muffins, and pizzas. They also appreciate the durable stainless-steel build and the inclusion of useful accessories, while noting the lack of an interior light and limited timer as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the toaster oven for its quick heating, ability to handle six slices of toast or an 11-inch pizza, and the convenience of simple dials and easy-clean crumb tray. Recurring complaints focus on uneven heating across the rack, the absence of an interior light, and a timer that cannot be set for longer cooking periods.
“Reliable for daily toasting (6 slices), quick heating, simple dials, easy cleanup with crumb tray.”
“many call it a "full oven replacement"”
“Even toasting without hot spots”
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.
