Breville
The Smart Oven
Best versatile countertop oven for busy home cooks seeking efficient meals.
Experience ultimate kitchen convenience with Breville's The Smart Oven™. This versatile countertop appliance is expertly designed for roasting, broiling, baking, and toasting, making meal preparation effortless. Its advanced Element IQ® system intelligently distributes heat across five quartz elements for consistently perfect results. The powerful convection setting significantly speeds up cooking, ensuring faster and more even meals. With nine distinct cooking functions, this oven is an essential addition to any modern home kitchen, simplifying a wide range of culinary tasks.
$369.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
115
/ 1249
#115 in Countertop & Toaster Ovens
Price vs Category Average
+110%
Above average
Dimensions (WxDxH)
1913.914.1
/ " x " x "
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking consistent, professional-grade baking results
- Busy families needing a versatile, space-saving kitchen workhorse
- Beginners wanting intuitive controls and effortless maintenance
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for an affordable kitchen appliance
- Apartment dwellers with limited counter space
- Parents of young children concerned about hot exterior surfaces
Performance breakdown
Heat Precision
Element IQ technology ensures remarkably consistent temperatures across every cooking cycle.
Cooking Versatility
Nine distinct functions handle everything from delicate baking to high-heat roasting.
Preheat Speed
The 1800-watt system reaches target temperatures faster than standard full-sized ovens.
Build Quality
Brushed stainless steel construction offers a premium, durable aesthetic for countertops.
Cleaning Ease
Non-stick interior simplifies maintenance but requires manual care due to non-dishwasher-safe components.
Convection Efficiency
Integrated fan system significantly reduces cook times while promoting even browning.
Key Specs
Dimensions (WxDxH)
19" x 13.9" x 14.1"
Power
1800 Watts
Voltage
110–120 Volts
Temperature Range
120-450 °F
Construction Material
Brushed Stainless Steel
Included Accessories
12"x12" Baking Pan, Broil Rack, Pizza Pan
Oven Type
Countertop Oven, Convection Oven
Cavity Coating
Non-stick for easy cleaning
Features
- Nine smart cooking functions
- Convection setting speeds up cooking
- Element IQ® for precise heat
- Super fast 1800W preheat
- Easy-to-read LCD display
- Dedicated keep warm function
- Intelligent heat distribution
- Non-stick interior for easy cleaning
What customers say
Users overwhelmingly praise the Breville Smart Oven for its exceptional cooking performance and remarkable versatility. The Element IQ technology consistently delivers perfectly even results across all functions, making it a reliable appliance for toasting, baking, and roasting. Many appreciate how this single unit effectively replaces several smaller devices, streamlining the kitchen. Build quality is noted as robust and aesthetically pleasing. While the initial cost is premium, customers feel the superior performance and longevity provide excellent value. Minor drawbacks include the exterior heat during long use and occasional challenges with interior cleaning. Overall, satisfaction is high, positioning this oven as an indispensable tool that significantly enhances daily cooking.
Know before you buy
Element IQ is Breville's proprietary technology that intelligently adjusts the power of the five quartz heating elements. It shifts heat where and when it's needed most to ensure consistent, even cooking results across all nine functions.
Yes, the oven features a built-in convection setting. This fan-assisted mode circulates hot air to speed up cooking times and promote more even browning, which is ideal for roasting or baking.
The interior features a non-stick coating, which makes wiping away spills and grease straightforward. Please note that the interior components are not dishwasher safe, so you should clean them by hand with a soft cloth or sponge.
The Smart Oven has a temperature range of 120°F to 450°F. This range is sufficient for everything from gentle warming and proofing to high-heat broiling and roasting.
Yes, it includes a 12"x12" baking pan, a broil rack, and a dedicated pizza pan. These accessories are designed to fit perfectly within the oven's dimensions to help you get started with various cooking tasks right away.
Like most countertop ovens, the stainless steel exterior will become hot while the unit is in use. It is important to ensure you have adequate clearance around the sides and top of the unit for proper ventilation.
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