Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt vs Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1
Both made our Best Toaster Ovens shortlist, at #1 and #3. 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 Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer if you'd rather have rotisserie function is a genuine differentiator, no other model in this roundup includes a spit and forks. Overall we rank the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven higher: #1 versus #3 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 Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 13 in Best Toaster Ovens | #3 of 13 in Best Toaster Ovens |
| Pick label | Top pick | |
| Brand | Breville | Instant Pot |
| 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 11-in-1 functions including air fry, dehydrate, and rotisserie; 0.6 cubic foot cavity with rotisserie spit and forks included; 7-inch full-color digital display |
| Biggest strength | Element IQ produces the most even browning of any toaster oven, edge-to-edge on a full sheet of cookies | Rotisserie function is a genuine differentiator, no other model in this roundup includes a spit and forks |
| Main trade-off | No air fry function, the BOV900BSS is the air fry equivalent at a higher price | Air fry crisping is noticeably less aggressive than the Ninja or Breville due to a lower fan speed |
| 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 Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer section.
#3 pick
Choose the Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer if…
- Rotisserie function is a genuine differentiator, no other model in this roundup includes a spit and forks
- Large color display makes function and time selection more intuitive than dial-based competitors
- 11 functions and the included rotisserie kit reduce the need for a separate rotisserie appliance
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
Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer
Pros
- Rotisserie function is a genuine differentiator, no other model in this roundup includes a spit and forks
- Large color display makes function and time selection more intuitive than dial-based competitors
- 11 functions and the included rotisserie kit reduce the need for a separate rotisserie appliance
- Reheat mode is calibrated to avoid overcooking leftovers, a common issue on basic reheat settings
Cons
- Air fry crisping is noticeably less aggressive than the Ninja or Breville due to a lower fan speed
- Rotisserie kit adds bulk and requires extra storage space when not in use
- Digital display and multiple functions mean a steeper learning curve than simpler dial models
Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven vs Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer: common questions
Which is better, the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven or the Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer?
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 Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer if you'd rather have rotisserie function is a genuine differentiator, no other model in this roundup includes a spit and forks. Overall we rank the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Toaster Ovens list.
What is the difference between the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven and the Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer?
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 Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer stands out because rotisserie function is a genuine differentiator, no other model in this roundup includes a spit and forks. 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 Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer's is that air fry crisping is noticeably less aggressive than the Ninja or Breville due to a lower fan speed.
Is the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven worth it over the Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Instant Pot Omni Plus 11-in-1 Toaster Oven Air Fryer instead if no air fry function, the BOV900BSS is the air fry equivalent at a higher price is a deal-breaker for you.