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We compared all eight models in the current Breville lineup on capacity, cooking functions, cleanup and counter demand. For most kitchens, the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is the sweet spot if you have the counter space, and the Smart Oven Pro is the better buy if you do not need air frying. The principal trade-off across the whole range is size: the models that cook the most food also take over the most counter.
Everything here is a Breville, so the real decision is about footprint, convection style and whether you want air frying or app control. Our wider toaster oven reviews cover other brands, and every Breville we cover sits on one page.
We assess all eight ovens by the same criteria, so the ranking reflects each oven’s performance rather than how it handles a favorite recipe. Air frying, convection style and connected features then separate the models that score alike on the basics.
Every model is scored on five things: toast and bake quality, usable capacity for real pans, cooking functions, ease of cleaning, and how much counter an oven demands. Where we call an oven premium or mid-priced, that is a relative tier within this lineup.
Footprints are approximate width by depth by height in inches, so leave clearance around the body. An asterisk marks pizza sizes with conflicting pan-fit claims; test your own pan.
| Model | Intended use | Footprint and usable capacity | Convection and air fry | Connected control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro (BOV900) | Large meals, baking, proofing, dehydrating | Approx. 21.4 x 17.3 x 12.7; 9 toast slices; 13-inch pizza | Super Convection and air fry | None |
| Smart Oven Pro (BOV845) | Everyday baking and slow cooking | Approx. 18.9 x 15.9 x 10.9; 6 toast slices; 13-inch pizza | Standard convection; no air fry | None |
| Mini Smart Oven (BOV450) | Small counters and small portions | Approx. 16 x 13.6 x 8.8; 4 toast slices; 11-inch pizza | No convection or air fry | None |
| Smart Oven Air Fryer (BOV860) | Everyday cooking plus air frying | Approx. 18.9 x 15.9 x 10.9; 6 toast slices; 13-inch pizza* | Super Convection and air fry | None |
| Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro (BOV950) | Guided recipes and automated cooking stages | Approx. 21.4 x 17.3 x 12.7; 9 toast slices; 13-inch pizza | Super Convection and air fry | Breville+ Autopilot, monitoring and notifications |
| Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact (BOV680) | Small portions with air frying | Approx. 15.7 x 16.9 x 10; 4 toast slices; 11-inch pizza* | Super Convection and air fry | Recipe guidance only |
| Compact Smart Oven (BOV650) | A little more pizza room than the Mini | 17 x 15.5 x 10.25; 4 toast slices; 12-inch pizza | No convection or air fry | None |
| Smart Oven (BOV800) | Conventional countertop baking | Approx. 18.9 x 15.9 x 10.9; 6 toast slices; 13-inch pizza | Standard convection; no air fry | None |
The BOV900 is the oven we recommend for a family kitchen. It is also the largest and most expensive of the air-fry models here, and its toast needs patience compared with a dedicated toaster.
Choose the BOV900 if one oven has to replace most of what a full-size oven does for a family. It handles a 14-pound turkey on paper, though handles and the shape of the bird still decide whether yours fits.
The air-fry mode runs with a much stronger whoosh than ordinary convection, so expect more fan noise than the Smart Oven Pro makes. Greasy air frying can produce smoke, and food that dries onto the mesh basket takes scrubbing. A full rack of bread browns less evenly, and a steady display temperature does not always mean the selected temperature is reached, so doneness is best judged by eye. One more thing to know before buying: a damaged quartz element can turn a cleaning session into a service repair, and the replacement is not necessarily an easy retail purchase.
The BOV845 is a simpler everyday choice than the large-meal BOV900, especially if you will never use an air-fry mode.
This is the model for households that mostly bake, roast and reheat, and that would rather spend less than pay for an air-fry mode they would seldom use.
You gain a quieter, simpler oven. Slow cooking produces tender meat and vegetables, but larger recipes need scaling down. You give up air fry, proof and dehydrate, and the fan crisping that makes frozen fries and wings easy. Light settings leave bread pale, so raise the shade setting for toast. The temperature dials respond quickly enough that precise adjustments take a little care.
Smaller and cheaper than the Smart Oven Pro, the BOV450 is the budget pick, and it behaves like a bigger oven within a small space.
Pick the Mini if you cook for one or two, live in a small kitchen or dorm, or want a second oven for side dishes. The chamber heats quickly, but its low height and narrow width limit the cookware you can use. Rotating the tray improves cookie browning. There is no convection, no air fry and no interior light, and the pizza pan is an extra purchase. An 11-inch pizza is the ceiling, so a family dinner is not realistic here.
Unlike the BOV900, the BOV860 is the air-fry model most kitchens can actually fit.
This is the oven for cooks who want air frying and a weeknight workhorse but do not need the largest chamber.
The BOV860 gives up the proof and dehydrate functions and has a smaller chamber, so it will not take the big roasts the BOV900 can. Bread rises evenly, but crowding the air-fry basket compromises results, so air fry in batches. Air frying leaves grease splashes on the door, which means regular interior wiping to keep grease from building up.
The BOV950 shares the BOV900’s body and adds Breville+ Autopilot, which changes cooking stages for you. It is the only connected model among these eight ovens.
Consider the Joule if you like guided recipes and want an oven that moves between cooking stages without you changing modes. App-guided staged cooking reduces the need to change modes manually during a recipe, which is the real benefit. Wings can be less crisp than from a strong dedicated air fryer, and air-fried batches can mix browned pieces with underdone and overdone ones, so extra capacity does not guarantee even crispness. For a cook who does not care about guided cooking, the BOV900 gives the same footprint and functions at a lower tier.
After the big Joule, the BOV680 packs air fry and Super Convection into a body that suits small counters.
The BOV680 suits small kitchens and one- or two-person households that want crisping without a full-size body.
The compact chamber suits quick small meals and reheating better than a large roast. It is rated for a 4.5-pound chicken, but a whole bird can darken too much and dry at the breast, so rated fit does not mean good roasting. The broiler is aggressive and the airflow can produce uneven crispness. Its setup instructions require 4 inches of clearance on each side and 6 inches above. Allow for that space in addition to the oven’s footprint when planning where to put it.
Skipping air fry entirely, the BOV650 is a plain, steady step up from the Mini.
This suits one- or two-person kitchens that want a bit more pizza room than the Mini and are happy without convection or air fry. The BOV650 offers more pizza room than the Mini, at 12 inches against 11, and a footprint of 17 x 15.5 x 10.25 inches that takes a little more counter. Neither oven has convection or air fry.
Older and simpler than the Smart Oven Pro, the BOV800 is the original, and it still bakes well.
Consider the BOV800 if you want a simple, mid-priced baking oven and have no interest in slow cooking or air frying. The Smart Oven Pro (number 2) shares this footprint and 13-inch pizza capacity, and it adds slow cooking, more functions and a replaceable light. Temperature in the BOV800 is stable, but preheating and toasting can be slower than in similarly sized ovens. The timer alert can be hard to hear from another room, and a standard muffin tin can be too large even when smaller baking sheets fit.
Start with how much counter you can give up, then decide on air frying.
The Mini, Compact Smart Oven and BOV680 suit small kitchens, and the BOV900 and BOV950 need a generous run of counter. Published dimensions vary, so measure your space and allow clearance on top of the body. The BOV680's manual asks for 4 inches on each side and 6 inches above, and you should read the manual for any other model before assuming the same numbers.
Usable capacity matters more than the pizza number. The BOV900 fits most 9 x 13 pans and a 12-cup muffin tray. The Mini and Compact Smart Oven are limited by chamber height and width.
The Smart Oven Pro and Smart Oven use standard convection, which you switch on and off. The air-fry models use Super Convection, a stronger fan mode that crisps food. The Mini and Compact Smart Oven have no convection at all. None replaces a dedicated toaster, and toast can brown unevenly depending on load and rack position.
Element iQ is Breville's way of directing heat where the food is. Air fry is the real divider: the BOV900, BOV860, BOV950 and BOV680 have it, and the others do not.
Connected features are narrow. Only the Joule has verified Autopilot and monitoring. Recipe access in the Breville+ app appears on unconnected models too, so recipe guidance does not mean connected control.
The air-fry models carry a 2-year limited warranty, the others 1-year. Coverage applies to material or workmanship defects, and the remedy is decided under the terms, so it is not a service-life guarantee. Parts availability is not guaranteed.
Air frying costs you the most cleaning time, so expect extra wiping after greasy batches.
Every model here has a removable or slide-out crumb tray, which makes routine cleanup quick. Empty it regularly and dry parts thoroughly. For accessories, the BOV680 manual calls for warm soapy water and a soft sponge, no abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads, and hand washing to extend accessory life. On the BOV900, the mesh basket also catches sponge fibers during scrubbing.
Direct purchases from Breville may qualify for a return within 30 days after receipt, subject to authorization, brand-new condition and original packaging and accessories. Other sellers set their own policies. Breville does not guarantee parts availability, and a damaged quartz element on a larger model can mean a service repair. We give no lifespan figure.
For most households that bake, roast and reheat often, yes. The ovens we compared hold temperature steadily, and the crumb trays make cleanup quick. They are not the best toasters, so they pay off when they replace a second oven.
Yes. The manual front controls work independently of the app, so you can bake, toast and air fry from the panel. The app adds Autopilot staging and progress monitoring on top.
For small and medium meals, often. The BOV900 and BOV950 are rated for a 14-pound turkey and a 12-cup muffin tray, but handles and the shape of the bird still matter. A household that regularly cooks for a crowd may still want a full-size oven.
Upgrade when you want something the old oven cannot do. Moving from the Smart Oven or Smart Oven Pro to an air-fry model adds crisping and, on the BOV900 and BOV950, proofing and dehydrating. The Joule is worth it mainly if you want Autopilot and monitoring.
Match the oven to the job. If you cook for a family and want the most from a countertop, the BOV900 is the answer. If you want air frying in a body that fits more kitchens, the BOV860 is the safer purchase. Skip air frying and the BOV845 is the best everyday baker, with the BOV800 as a simpler alternative.
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