Editor's Picks
A quick list of our top toaster oven picks:
- The Best Toaster Oven:Breville Smart Oven
- A Staff-Recommended Toaster Oven:Breville Smart Oven Pro
- The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven:Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
- An Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Extra Features:Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
- A Fancy Toaster Oven with an App For Recipes:Breville Joule® Oven Air Fryer Pro
Serious Eats staffers have long loved Breville’s Smart Oven line of toaster ovens—more than half of us have one of these models on our kitchen counters right now. The Breville Smart Oven is currentlyour favorite toaster oven under $250, and the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer was one of ourair fryer toaster oventop picks. It’s not hard to see why these models keep acing our tests—with excellent temperature stability, a wide temperature range, and an easy-to-use interface, we dare say they perform better than some full-size ovens.
“The Breville Smart Oven heats quickly and is much easier to clean than my regular oven. If I have to choose between the two, I’m going with the Breville,” says updates editorJacob Dean. So, when we found out the entire Smart Oven line is going on sale from March 27th through April 10th, we just had to highlight our favorite models.
Breville Smart Oven
To buy:Breville Smart Oven was $270, now $216 atamazon.com
Why we love it:As our favoritetoaster oven, the original Breville Smart Oven gives you a lot of bang for your buck. It can toast, roast, bake, and broil, and its temperature never strayed 15ºF from its set target. “It's become my go-to oven for almost anything I can fit in it, which is a fair amount given its generous size,” says senior culinary directorDaniel Gritzer. We liked the easy-to-read interface, and the dial controls for mode, time, and temperature. Plus, it automatically shuts off when the timer hits zero—a nice little perk to cut down on energy use.
Good to Know
- Temperature range:120°F to 450°F
- Preset functions:Toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza, cookies, reheat, and warm
- Dimensions:18 1/2 x 16 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches
- Accessories:12- x 12-inch enameled baking pan; 12- x 12-inch enameled broil rack; 13-inch nonstick pizza pan
- Capacity:6 slices of toast; 13-inch pizza
- Wattage:1800 watts
- Warranty:1-year limited
Breville Smart Oven Pro
To buy:Breville Smart Oven Pro was $350, now $224 atamazon.com
Why we love it:Nearly identical to the original Smart Oven, the Breville Smart Oven Pro adds two key features: a slow cook mode and an internal light. Though we haven’tofficiallytested it, this is a model multiple Serious Eats staffers own and use on a daily basis. The slow cook mode is a nice addition for braises (it can run up to 10 hours before automatically switching over to its keep warm function) and the internal light is key for checking the color of toast or a roast chicken. Normally, these features have been small upgrades for a pretty big price jump but, on sale (at a slightly larger discount of 35%), we think this model is a great step up from the Smart Oven.
Good to Know
- Temperature range:120°F to 450°F
- Preset functions:Toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza, cookies, reheat, warm, slow cook
- Dimensions:18 1/2 x 16 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches
- Accessories:12- x 12-inch enameled baking pan; 12- x 12-inch enameled broil rack; 13-inch nonstick pizza pan
- Capacity:6 slices of toast; 13-inch pizza
- Wattage:1800 watts
- Warranty:1-year limited
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
To buy:Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer was $349, now $280 atamazon.com
Why we love it:Incrementally building on previous models, the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer has the same features as the Smart Oven Pro, but adds a more powerful fan and an air fryer setting. It’s one of ourfavorite air fryer toaster ovensfor all the same reasons why the Smart Oven is our top toaster oven—consistent temperatures and an easy-to-use interface—only this version comes with an air fryer mode and basket. While we still recommend getting both a separate toaster oven andair fryer如果你有柜台空间,如果你希望for an all-in-one appliance and roast more than you air fry, this model takes the cake.
Good to Know
- Temperature range:120°F to 450°F
- Preset functions:Toast, bagel, bake, roast, air fryer, broil, pizza, cookies, reheat, warm, slow cook
- Dimensions:19 x 16 x 11 inches
- Accessories:Air fry basket; 8.25- x 12-inch enameled broil rack; 13-inch nonstick pizza pan
- Capacity:6 slices of toast; 13-inch pizza
- Wattage:1800 watts
- Warranty:2-year limited
周素卿le Oven Air Fryer Pro
To buy:周素卿le Oven Air Fryer Pro was $550, now $440 atbreville.com
Why we love it:This really is a do-it-all toaster oven; in我们的测试, it air fried, roasted, baked, dehydrated, and toasted with aplomb. While we didn't use the app quite so much, many users have found it helpful and with plenty of recipe inspiration. The temperature range is also a bit wider than other toaster ovens, allowing you to get a nice char or cook low and slow.
Good to Know
- Temperature range:80°F to 480°F
- Preset functions:Toast, Bagel, Bake, Air Fry, Broil, Roast, Pizza, Cookies, Proof, Reheat, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Dehydrate
- Dimensions:21.5 x 17.3 x 12.8 inches
- Accessories:13 inch non-stick pizza pan, 2 wire racks, 9 x 13 inch broiling rack, 9 x 13 inch enamel roasting pan, air fry/dehydrate basket
- Wattage:1800 watts
- Warranty:2-year limited
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
To buy:Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro was $400, now $320 atamazon.com
Why we love it:Though we didn’t test this specific model, it’s extremely similar to the周素卿le Oven Air Fryer Prothat won over associate commerce editorGrace Kelly. “Its air fryer mode is great at crisping up fries, and its super convection fan feature ensures ultra-crispy chicken skin whenever I throw in a roaster,” she says. While the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro lacks the app connectivity that the Joule version does, it features the same expanded temperature range and super convection fan mode. On top of the additional power, this oven also adds a dehydrate and proof function, which drops the temp down to 80ºF. This option makes this model extra helpful for bakers who need a warm spot for their sourdough starter.
Good to Know
- Weight:39 lbs
- Wattage:1800 Watts
- Dimensions:21.5 x 17.5 x 12.7 inches
- Temperature range:80°F to 480°F
- Accessories included:13-inch non-stick pizza pan, 2 wire racks, 9 x 13-inch broiling rack, 9 x 13-inch enameled roasting pan, air fry/dehydrate basket
- Number of Presets:13
- Presets:Toast, Bagel, Bake, Air Fry, Broil, Roast, Pizza, Cookies, Proof, Reheat, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Dehydrate
- Care:We recommend hand-washing the pull-out tray; the rest of the machine should be carefully wiped down with a damp cloth and mild spray solution, and dried. Take care not to touch the quartz heating elements.
- Warranty:2-year limited warranty
FAQs
How long will the sale last?
The Breville Smart Oven sale runs from March 27 through April 10.
Where is the sale happening?
You can find all of these ovens on sale atBreville.com,以及零售商Amazon.comandWilliams Sonoma.