What can I say. This oven is amazing! To be able to cook a frozen pizza to as close to perfection as they can get, to perfect, evenly toasted bread, to roasting a tray of veggies - so far it has done everything I've asked of it. Not just done the job, but done it well, without any fiddling. And the fact that it air fries (only tried it once with tater tots so far) and dehydrates (planning to make beef jerky soon), as well as toasts, roasts, bakes and broils - it's just icing and sprinkles on top.
The controls are easy to use. I haven't done any phase cooking, not sure just what I'd even need that for. But the rest is fairly intuitive.
Now that I've learned to trust it, I can put something on to cook and ignore it while it cooks. I was never really able to that with any other toaster oven I've owned, and there have been several. Others, various brands - cooked unevenly, had to be watched carefully when toasting bread, and just generally were not "set-and-forget" appliances.
As a widower living alone, this is the only oven I need 99% of the time. Big enough for a 12" pizza, and easily holds a 1/4 sheet pan. It's a bit slow toasting bread, but the fact that the result is as near to perfect as I've ever gotten from any toaster of any type, a couple of extra minute per 4 slices isn't that big a deal. This oven preheats faster than my GE electric range, and uses far less power. Definite win there.
I can't recommend this Breville Smart Oven highly enough. Giving it 5 stars is barely touching on how much I enjoy cooking with this wonderful tool.
Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, BOV900BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
4.6 | 11,221 ratings
Price: 399.95
Last update: 12-05-2024
About this item
The Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro with Element iQ System is a versatile countertop oven air fryer combo allowing you to roast, air fry and dehydrate; Use super convection to reduce cooking time by up to 30% and choose from 13 cooking functions; Includes an interior oven light
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ELEMENT iQ SYSTEM: Using 6 independent quartz elements, smart algorithms steer power to where and when it's needed to create the ideal cooking environment; Sensing and digital PID temperature control eliminates cold spots for precise and even cooking
AIR FRY & DEHYDRATE SETTINGS: Air fry French fries and other family favorites; Higher temperatures combined with super convection (maximized air flow) deliver crispy golden air fried foods; Dehydrate a wide range of food, up to 4 trays of goodness at once
SUPER CONVECTION TECHNOLOGY: 2 speed convection fan (super & regular) offers greater cooking control; Super convection provides a greater volume of hot air to ensure fast and even heat distribution perfect for air frying, dehydration and roasting
13 COOKING FUNCTIONS: Super versatile countertop toaster oven and air fryer with 13 functions to guide you to perfection: Toast, Bagel, Broil, Bake, Roast, Warm, Pizza, Proof, Air Fry, Reheat, Cookies, Slow Cook and Dehydrate
INTERIOR OVEN LIGHT: Integrated oven light automatically turns on at the end of the cooking cycle to help you see inside; It can be turned on at any time to see your progress; Replaceable componentry like your regular large oven
LCD DISPLAY: LCD display to easily access the built in smart functionality and all cooking functions; The LCD also indicates when pre-heat has completed and automatically begins to count down on the cooking time for perfect results
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 13 inch Pizza Pan; Two Oven Racks; 9 x13 inch Broil Rack and Enamel Roasting Pan; Mesh basket rack for dehydrating and air frying
WARRANTY: 2 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1800 Watts; Voltage: 120 Volts
Introducing Breville+: Open a world of instant mastery with 1000+ guided recipes, live and on-demand classes, cook guides and more. Featuring recipes from leading food content experts, all tested and tuned exclusively for your Breville appliance
ELEMENT iQ SYSTEM: Using 6 independent quartz elements, smart algorithms steer power to where and when it's needed to create the ideal cooking environment; Sensing and digital PID temperature control eliminates cold spots for precise and even cooking
AIR FRY & DEHYDRATE SETTINGS: Air fry French fries and other family favorites; Higher temperatures combined with super convection (maximized air flow) deliver crispy golden air fried foods; Dehydrate a wide range of food, up to 4 trays of goodness at once
SUPER CONVECTION TECHNOLOGY: 2 speed convection fan (super & regular) offers greater cooking control; Super convection provides a greater volume of hot air to ensure fast and even heat distribution perfect for air frying, dehydration and roasting
13 COOKING FUNCTIONS: Super versatile countertop toaster oven and air fryer with 13 functions to guide you to perfection: Toast, Bagel, Broil, Bake, Roast, Warm, Pizza, Proof, Air Fry, Reheat, Cookies, Slow Cook and Dehydrate
INTERIOR OVEN LIGHT: Integrated oven light automatically turns on at the end of the cooking cycle to help you see inside; It can be turned on at any time to see your progress; Replaceable componentry like your regular large oven
LCD DISPLAY: LCD display to easily access the built in smart functionality and all cooking functions; The LCD also indicates when pre-heat has completed and automatically begins to count down on the cooking time for perfect results
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 13 inch Pizza Pan; Two Oven Racks; 9 x13 inch Broil Rack and Enamel Roasting Pan; Mesh basket rack for dehydrating and air frying
WARRANTY: 2 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1800 Watts; Voltage: 120 Volts
Product information
| Brand | Breville |
|---|---|
| Color | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 17.5"D x 21.5"W x 12.7"H |
| Special Feature | Adjustable Rack |
| Control Type | Knob Control |
| Door Style | Dropdown Door |
| Included Components | Oven Racks (x2)., Mesh basket rack for dehydrating and air frying., 9"x13" Broil Rack and Enamel Roasting Pan., 13" Pizza Pan. |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Cable Length | 3.4 Feet |
| Temperature Range | 80-480 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Size | 17.5” x 21.5” x 12.7” |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00021614056948 |
| UPC | 021614056948 |
| Manufacturer | Breville |
| Item Weight | 30.2 pounds |
| ASIN | B01N5UPTZS |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | BOV900BSSUSC |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars
11,221 ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #553 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #10 in Ovens & Toasters |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 2, 2017 |
Top reviews from the United States
Rick
Remarkable!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024Charlee L.
I couldn’t be happier with this Breville!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024Jess C.
Bigger, better, and quieter than the regular Smart Oven
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
Jess C.
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
Short answer: It fits! It doesn't get too hot! It works great! Best choice! How did I live without it??
Long answer, for those who like to overanalyze everything (not that I'd know anything about that...):
*** How big is it? ***
- Width: 21.5"
- Depth: 15" not including handle, 17.25" with handle
- Height: 12.375" not including handle, 12.75" with handle
See the attached pictures for how it compares with the BOV800XL.
*** How loud is it? ***
Quieter than the old one. The older 800XL convection fan was loud and almost rattled. The new one has 2 fans: one to cool the electronics and one for convection. Even with both fans, cooking with normal convection is pretty quiet. Airfry turns the convection fan up to 11 and makes a serious whoosh. I don't use airfry much (regular convection works just as well for most things we cook), so it's not a big deal.
You want numbers? I got numbers. With the decibel meter sitting on the counter next to the oven:
Baseline room noise: 33dB
Oven, no convection: 55dB (mostly the electronics fan)
Convection: 57 dB
Airfry mode: 69 dB
(Note that when the fan first starts, it's louder, maybe 66dB, for 1-2 seconds until it gets up to speed. That's how the old 800XL fan sounded all the time.)
Check out the attached video if you want to actually hear it.
*** How hot does it get? ***
After 15 minutes of convection roast at 450°F:
- Top front: 215°F
- Top back: 160°F
- Sides: 140°F
- Glass: 235°F
- Door: 220°F (top and sides), 170°F (bottom)
- Back: 135°F
- Wall behind it, a few inches away: 90°F
- Cabinet above, 7" clearance: 90°F
The cabinet above it does get warmish inside, so if you store your chocolate or cooking oils or other heat-sensitive stuff there, you might have a problem.
*** How well does it work? ***
Great! Having a 2nd oven is amazing for when I don't want to heat the big one, or need to cook things at 2 different temperatures, or need to keep something warm while the rest of the food finishes cooking. This oven has 10 settings, but I use only a few of them:
- Toast: Slower than a toaster, but cooks the slices evenly.
- Bake/roast: Temperate is accurate, cooks mostly evenly (there's a slightly hotter spot in the front right).
- Airfry: I never had a standalone airfryer, so I can't compare. It does make things crispier compared with normal convection. Usually I just use the airfry basket with the fan on normal convection, and that seems fine.
- Slow cook: Never used it.
- Reheat: As far I as I can tell, the only difference between reheat and bake/roast is that for reheat, the timer starts when the oven starts heating. For bake and roast, the timer starts after the oven is already heated. Subtle difference, but surprisingly convenient for not overcooking your leftovers.
tl;dr: Oven is good. I like it.
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