Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt vs Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster
Both made our Best Toaster Ovens shortlist, at #1 and #2. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven if you want element IQ produces the most even browning of any toaster oven, edge-to-edge on a full sheet of cookies. Choose the Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven if you'd rather have genuinely crispy air fry results on fries and wings, roughly 85-90% as crisp as a dedicated basket air fryer. Overall we rank the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Toaster Ovens list.
Winner overall: Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven
Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven vs Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 13 in Best Toaster Ovens | #2 of 13 in Best Toaster Ovens |
| Pick label | Top pick | |
| Brand | Breville | Cuisinart |
| Key features | 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 | 1800W with dedicated air fry setting and mesh Air Fryer Rack; 7 functions: air fry, convection bake, convection broil, bake, broil, warm, toast; 0.6 cubic foot cavity fits a 12-inch pizza |
| Biggest strength | Element IQ produces the most even browning of any toaster oven, edge-to-edge on a full sheet of cookies | Genuinely crispy air fry results on fries and wings, roughly 85-90% as crisp as a dedicated basket air fryer |
| Main trade-off | No air fry function, the BOV900BSS is the air fry equivalent at a higher price | Thermostat runs 15°F to 25°F off the set temperature, so baking needs manual compensation |
| Best for | Most buyers | Most buyers |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick · Top pick
Choose the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven if…
- Element IQ produces the most even browning of any toaster oven, edge-to-edge on a full sheet of cookies
- Thermostat holds within 5 to 15 degrees of the setting, versus a 50-degree spread on budget models
- 0.8 cubic foot cavity fits a 13x9 pan, a 12-inch pizza, or a whole 4-pound chicken
Prefer the alternative? See the Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven section.
#2 pick
Choose the Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven if…
- Genuinely crispy air fry results on fries and wings, roughly 85-90% as crisp as a dedicated basket air fryer
- 0.6 cubic foot interior fits a 12-inch pizza while staying compact enough for smaller counters
- Analog dials are simple and reliable, with no software or app dependency
Prefer the alternative? See the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven section.
Pros and cons of each
Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven
Pros
- Element IQ produces the most even browning of any toaster oven, edge-to-edge on a full sheet of cookies
- Thermostat holds within 5 to 15 degrees of the setting, versus a 50-degree spread on budget models
- 0.8 cubic foot cavity fits a 13x9 pan, a 12-inch pizza, or a whole 4-pound chicken
- 8 functions cover toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza, cookies, and reheat without gimmicks
Cons
- No air fry function, the BOV900BSS is the air fry equivalent at a higher price
- 18.5-inch width requires a dedicated counter footprint
Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven
Pros
- Genuinely crispy air fry results on fries and wings, roughly 85-90% as crisp as a dedicated basket air fryer
- 0.6 cubic foot interior fits a 12-inch pizza while staying compact enough for smaller counters
- Analog dials are simple and reliable, with no software or app dependency
- Price sits well below the Ninja and Breville while still delivering a real air fry function
Cons
- Thermostat runs 15°F to 25°F off the set temperature, so baking needs manual compensation
- No digital timer display, just a mechanical dial that counts down
- Single rack only, so air frying and baking a second dish simultaneously isn't possible
Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven vs Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven: common questions
Which is better, the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven or the Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven?
Choose the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven if you want element IQ produces the most even browning of any toaster oven, edge-to-edge on a full sheet of cookies. Choose the Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven if you'd rather have genuinely crispy air fry results on fries and wings, roughly 85-90% as crisp as a dedicated basket air fryer. Overall we rank the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Toaster Ovens list.
What is the difference between the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven and the Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven?
The Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven stands out because element IQ produces the most even browning of any toaster oven, edge-to-edge on a full sheet of cookies, while the Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven stands out because genuinely crispy air fry results on fries and wings, roughly 85-90% as crisp as a dedicated basket air fryer. The trade-offs differ too: the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven's main caveat is that no air fry function, the BOV900BSS is the air fry equivalent at a higher price, and the Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven's is that thermostat runs 15°F to 25°F off the set temperature, so baking needs manual compensation.
Is the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven worth it over the Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven instead if no air fry function, the BOV900BSS is the air fry equivalent at a higher price is a deal-breaker for you.