Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster OvenSpecs, rankings & alternatives

Yes, for the right buyer. The Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven ranks #1 in our Best Toaster Ovens list (top pick). Its biggest strength: element IQ produces the most even browning of any toaster oven, edge-to-edge on a full sheet of cookies. The main caveat: no air fry function, the BOV900BSS is the air fry equivalent at a higher price.

Based on our research it suits baking. It's ranked #1 of 13 in our Best Toaster Ovens list.

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: no air fry function, the BOV900BSS is the air fry equivalent at a higher price; 18.5-inch width requires a dedicated counter footprint.

Element IQ, five independently controlled heating elements, 1800W convection with 8 cooking functions, 0.8 cubic foot interior fits a 13x9 roasting pan or 12-inch pizza, Thermostat accuracy within 5 to 15 degrees of the set point and Interior light for monitoring without opening the door.

Worth comparing: Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven, Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer and Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4-Slice Toaster Oven with Roll-Top Door. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

For most foods: close enough that most households cannot tell the difference in a side-by-side test. For french fries, chicken wings, and breaded foods: a dedicated basket-style air fryer (where the food is surrounded by airflow on all sides) produces slightly crispier results than a toaster oven rack because the basket geometry exposes the food bottom to direct hot air rather than resting it on a solid rack. For larger items, whole chicken pieces, salmon fillets, vegetables, toaster oven air fry performs identically to a basket air fryer because the air circulation rather than the basket geometry does the work. For households that want both functions in one appliance without two countertop footprints: a well-chosen air fryer toaster oven is the practical choice.

The Ninja DT201 Foodi is the largest widely-available air fryer toaster oven, with a 2-rack capacity that holds a full-size sheet pan on each level simultaneously. It fits a 13-inch pizza, a whole chicken, or two racks of food at once. The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro BOV900BSS is also a large-capacity option at 1 cubic foot with Element IQ.