Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro
Best Smart OvenCuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven (TOA-70)
Best BudgetPrice
$500-$550
$100-$220
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.
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.
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
- Air fries wings and fries quickly with crispy, even results that rival standalone air fryers
- Frequently goes on sale for around $100–$169, making it the best value on this list
- Includes grill pan, air fryer basket, baking pan, and wire rack
- Rack position recommendations printed on the door for easier use
- Convection bake, broil, grill, and keep warm modes in addition to air fry and toast
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
- Mechanical dials don't allow precise time or temperature control between preset intervals
- Runs hot — food can burn quickly if not monitored closely
- Control panel has a learning curve compared to digital competitors
- Clunky design compared to Breville or Ninja aesthetics
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 want real air frying performance without spending $300+, this Cuisinart is the move. Good Housekeeping tested it multiple times across mechanical and digital versions and it consistently delivers — just watch your food closely because it runs hot.
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