Breville Mini Smart Oven Review

This article is a review of the Breville Compact Smart Toaster Oven BOV650XL

If your main goal is to combine smart and compact, and still get a variety of functions that you could use to make your favorite dishes, then this Breville Mini Oven ticks all the boxes.

It’s a very compact oven that is equipped with some of the most innovative features that really make it stand out from the crowd. And we all know how hard it can be to choose your next kitchen appliance since there are so many choices available on the market.

But in this article, you get to find out everything about what makes this Breville Toaster Oven the best smart oven on the market.

Breville Mini Smart Oven’s Features

Breville makes some amazing toaster ovens. Their appliances are packed with advanced technology that blows other models out of the water!

Features are one of the most important things that make this toaster oven stand out from the crowd, yet these features pack a lot of value for the lower price point.

It’s a great option for a kitchen enthusiast that requires a high-caliber toaster oven without sacrificing a lot of counter space.

And the best thing about the Breville brand is they don’t only specialize in countertop ovens, they offer a variety of other kitchen appliances that will help you get the job done in a timely manner.

Smart Element IQ Technology

One of the many reasons why Breville’s Smart Oven is smart is because of the Smart Element IQ technology.

This technology enables the heating elements to transfer heat intelligently and equally, adjusting the heat and its distribution according to the baking mode users choose.

This toaster oven offers great results by providing precise and stable heat throughout the cooking cycle and the baking process.

Not only will your food cook more thoroughly, but your cooking time will be faster thanks to the powerful 1800W preheat function that will get your meal on the table quicker than ever before.

Number of Cooking Functions

This Smart oven doesn’t only ensure that the temperature is correct and evenly distributed for your meals, but it also allows you to choose between 8 cooking times and options that come as pre-installed presets.

• Toast
• Bagel
• Bake
• Broil
• Roast
• Reheat
• Pizza
• Cookies

Even though you might not need settings for a bagel, frozen pizza, or cookies – these cooking options will guide you to perfection, even when you’re reheating!

Compactness with Large Capacity

Even though this is a toaster oven, and it might look compact and small on the outside, it’s larger than you think on the inside.

It has a 16.7 x 15.6 x 10.2 inch interior capacity.

You get the ability to place it almost anywhere in your kitchen, and yet still take advantage of an interior that can almost bake anything you could want.

For example, inside the baking pan, you can place 4 large toast slices, cookies, tuna melts, or even a 12-inch pizza.

This might be a smart oven, but it’s not a LARGE oven. Meaning that it probably won’t be your only oven.

If you’re looking at cooking large frozen pizzas on your pizza pan or pizza stone, then it might not handle it.

One of the Most Beautiful Designs

In our opinion, but also judging by the positive comments regarding the design, the Breville Mini Smart Oven has one of the most beautiful designs among countertop ovens.

What we really liked is the right side of the oven, where an LCD display is featured with a few buttons underneath it, a rotatable button, and a start/cancel button at the bottom with a few extra buttons on the side. It gives a sleek and minimalistic yet attractive look.

Also, the whole exterior is finished in a stainless steel finish, and a large handle on top gives a quality build look. If you use this countertop oven at night, you’ll love the backlit LCD display that is very easy to read.

Effortless Maintenance and Cleaning

What’s really convenient about this countertop oven is the non-stick cavity coating that will prevent any food or crumbs from sticking and burning inside the interior.

That’s really helpful since the interior will never get greasy, and when it tries to – simply wipe it up when the oven is cool and that’ll get the job done.

Cleaning might not be your favorite thing, but with such simplicity this oven offers, you’ll never have a problem cleaning it after use.

It also includes a 10 x 10 inch enamel baking pan and a 10 x 10 inch enamel broil rack.

Commercial Build Quality

From the exterior to the interior, the Breville Smart Oven is built with quality in mind, along with the simplicity of the buttons and functions.

Even the door handle of this countertop oven is made using stainless steel material that is made to last along with small magnets to keep it closed.

And even though this Smart Oven is technologically advanced, the electrical part will never be a problem.

If it ever becomes a problem, you won’t have a single thing to worry about because Breville backs up its products with a one-year warranty.

Cavity Coating and Accessories

Along with a helpful cavity coating that will make the interior easy to clean, no matter what type of food you’ve been cooking or baking inside, the removable accessories are also coated for better performance and easier maintenance.

With this oven, you’ll also get a removable crumb tray that’s made of stainless steel and coated with a non-stick coating.

Easy-to-Use Controls

There aren’t many buttons and there’s even a decently-sized LCD screen that makes using this Smart Oven a breeze.

With the help of a few buttons and a display, you get to choose your desired function or set it in just seconds.

Are there Cons to this Smart Oven?

There are always cons to any appliance!

In this case, the list is short.

This is not a convection oven. Meaning that there is no convection fan ensuring the even circulation of hot air throughout the oven’s interior.

There is also no air fryer option.

In the larger other oven that Breville produces, there are options for convection and air frying, but these other products are significantly more expensive and larger than this Breville toaster oven.

Conclusion – Breville – The Overachieving Toaster Oven

This Breville Mini Smart Oven isn’t just going to play in your favor when it comes to size, but it’ll even offer its smart features for smooth use.

It’s built with quality and ease of use in mind. Whether cooking frozen pizzas or toasting a sandwich, this smart oven can handle it all.

Considering the price it costs, this oven offers a lot of value and is a great deal that you shouldn’t miss!