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.
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.
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.
The most consistently top-ranked countertop convection oven across every major testing source. Roomy interior, 13+ cooking modes, and dead-accurate heat make it the closest thing to replacing your full-size oven.
The top pick from both Serious Eats and Good Housekeeping, this app-connected oven handles 13 cooking modes with autopilot precision. A chef-tested recipe library and multi-stage cooking sequences set it apart from every other smart oven.
CNET's #1 overall pick for 2026, it preheated faster than every competitor and placed first or second in nearly every test. The flip-up hinge design stores it in just 7 inches of wall clearance, making it the only serious option for tight kitchens.
Good Housekeeping's top pick for air frying performance in a toaster oven format, regularly available for under $170. Air-fried wings and fries came out crispy and even, results that rival standalone air fryers at a fraction of the Breville's price.