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Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer vs Pro (and Joule): full spec comparison
The Pro is bigger, hotter, and has two more modes. The Joule is the Pro with Wi-Fi. Here’s which one you need.
Our pick: Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro for most households; standard model for small counters; Joule only if you want the app
Breville
Smart Oven Air Fryer (BOV860)
8.2$349.95
The right call for couples and small kitchens. It still roasts a whole chicken.
Pros
- • Smaller: 18.9 in wide
- • 11 functions
- • 13-inch pizza fits
Cons
- • 0.8 cu ft
- • One convection speed
- • No proof or dehydrate
Breville
Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro (BOV900)
8.8$399.95
The sweet spot: room for a 14-lb turkey, two fan speeds, and 80–480°F range.
Pros
- • 1 cu ft
- • 13 functions incl. proof and dehydrate
- • Two convection speeds
Cons
- • 21.5 in wide and 38.9 lb
- • Brushed finish only
Breville
Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro (BOV950)
8.9$499.95
The Pro with Wi-Fi, Autopilot recipes, and voice control.
Pros
- • App alerts and Autopilot
- • Alexa and Google
- • Same 1 cu ft cavity
Cons
- • $100 more than the Pro
- • Smart features depend on the app
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer vs Pro comes down to capacity and two extra modes. The Pro holds a 14-lb turkey, nine slices of toast, and runs from 80 to 480°F with two convection speeds. The standard model is smaller, cheaper, and fine for two people. The Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro is the Pro with Wi-Fi.
| Spec | Smart Oven Air Fryer | Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro | Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.95 | $399.95 | $499.95 |
| Capacity | 0.8 cu ft | 1 cu ft | 1 cu ft |
| Toast | 6 slices | 9 slices | 9 slices |
| Largest roast | Whole chicken | 14-lb turkey | 14-lb turkey |
| Muffin tray | 9-cup | 12-cup | 12-cup |
| Functions | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Temperature range | 120–450°F | 80–480°F | 80–480°F |
| Convection speeds | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Size (W x D x H) | 18.9 x 15.9 x 10.9 in | 21.5 x 17.1 x 12.7 in | 21.5 x 17.3 x 12.8 in |
| Weight | 28.7 lb | 38.9 lb | 38.9 lb |
| Wi-Fi / app | No | No | Yes, Autopilot |
Capacity: the biggest difference
The extra 0.2 cu ft matters more than it sounds. The Pro fits a 12-cup muffin tin, a 9 x 13 pan, and two racks of air-fried food at once. The standard Smart Oven Air Fryer handles a 13-inch pizza and a whole chicken, which covers most weeknights for one or two people.
Functions: proof and dehydrate
Both ovens air fry, toast, bake, roast, broil, reheat, warm, and slow cook, and have bagel, cookie, and pizza presets. The Pro adds proofing for bread dough and dehydrating for jerky or fruit. Its lower 80°F minimum is what makes proofing possible.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro vs Joule
The Joule shares the Pro’s cavity and heating but adds Wi-Fi, push notifications, guided recipes, and Autopilot, which moves through cooking modes on its own. Voice control works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Independent testers found almost no difference in cooking results, so you are paying $100 for convenience.
Which Breville should you buy?
- Small counter or cooking for one or two: Smart Oven Air Fryer.
- Families, bakers, holiday roasts: Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro.
- You want app alerts and hands-off multi-stage cooks: Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro.
Questions we get
What’s the difference between the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer and the Pro?
The Pro has more room (1 cu ft vs 0.8, 9 slices vs 6, a 14-lb turkey vs a whole chicken), a wider range (80–480°F vs 120–450°F), two convection speeds instead of one, and two extra modes (proof and dehydrate). It costs $50 more and is about 2.5 inches wider.
Is the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro worth it?
Yes if you cook for three or more, bake on two racks, or want proofing and dehydrating. Testers also found it air-fries slightly faster and more evenly than the smaller model.
Is it better to get an air fryer or an air fryer oven?
An air fryer oven like the Breville replaces a toaster, a small oven, and a basket air fryer. A basket air fryer is faster and crisper for small batches but cannot bake a pizza or roast a turkey.
Does the Breville Smart Oven connect to Wi-Fi?
No. Only the Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro has Wi-Fi and app control. “Smart” in the other names refers to Breville’s Element IQ heating control.