Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro
Best Smart OvenBreville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro (BOV900BSS)
Best OverallPrice
$500-$550
$320-$500
Summary
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.
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.
Pros
- App-controlled with chef-tested recipe library and multi-stage cooking sequences
- 13 cooking modes: bake, air fry, broil, roast, pizza, cookies, proof, reheat, slow cook, keep warm, dehydrate, bagel, toast
- Sleek, large-capacity design with high-quality included accessories
- Whole chicken, cake, and pizza all cooked evenly in Good Housekeeping lab testing
- Used consistently in Good Housekeeping Lab for over a year with positive results
- Roomy interior fits a 13-inch pizza and standard cookware including quarter-sheet pans
- 13 cooking modes including air fry, dehydrate, proof, slow cook, and keep warm
- Consistent, accurate heat — broiled salmon and cookies both tested best-in-class at CNET
- High-quality accessories included: two wire racks, roasting pan, pizza pan, air fryer basket, broiling rack
- Sleek stainless steel design that looks great on the counter
Cons
- Premium price point — significantly more expensive than non-connected Breville models
- Large footprint requires substantial counter space
- App dependency means full feature set requires smartphone pairing
- Air-fried wings not as crispy as dedicated standalone air fryers
- Expensive at $320–$500 depending on model variant
- Takes up significant counter space — larger footprint than most countertop ovens
- Toast can emerge paler than ideal due to large chamber distance from heating elements
- Air-fried wings not quite as crispy as a dedicated standalone air fryer
Our take
This is what you buy when you want the Breville experience plus a genuinely useful app — not gimmicky AI, but real chef-tested recipes that actually control the oven. Serious Eats called it their single favorite countertop oven, full stop.
If you can stomach the price, this is the one to buy. Every serious testing outlet — Serious Eats, CNET, Good Housekeeping — puts it at or near the top, and it earns that spot with consistent, accurate heat and a genuinely useful air fryer function.
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