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Anova Precision Oven 2.0

The only home countertop oven with true steam injection adjustable from 0–100% humidity, enabling sous vide-style cooking without a water bath. Serious Eats added it to their winners list after rigorous testing of the updated 2.0 version.

$1,299
Pros
  • Adjustable steam injection from 0–100% relative humidity — unique in home appliances
  • 1.5-gallon water reservoir supports long steam cooking sessions
  • App can start the oven remotely and supports multi-stage cooking sequences
  • Extensive chef-tested recipe library in the app
  • Combination of convenient presets and fully adjustable manual controls
Cons
  • Very expensive at $1,299 — the priciest option by a wide margin
  • Steam cooking adds complexity; few home recipes exist for this technology
  • Large size and side-mounted water reservoir require significant counter space
  • Remote start capability raises safety concerns if triggered accidentally
Why we recommend it

This is a genuinely different machine — not just a toaster oven with extra buttons. If you bake bread, cook proteins sous vide-style, or want precision that no other countertop oven can match, the Anova is worth the steep price. Everyone else should look elsewhere.

What the experts said

The Best Countertop Oven for Tech Lovers: Anova Precision Oven 2.0 — Serious Eats editor Grace Kelly recently put the new version of the oven through our rigorous testing process, and we've added it to our list of winners based on her insights.

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Any steam option was a bonus, as it helped dishes cook more gently and evenly, kept leftovers moist while reheating, and improved the rise of baked goods.

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The Anova app could even start the oven remotely, but I preferred the others that required me to press a button on the oven itself to avoid accidentally turning it on when I wasn't home.

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