# Breville The Smart Oven (BOV800XL)

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-the-smart-oven-bov800xl
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/toaster-ovens
- Placement: #5 of 14 in Toaster Ovens, B tier
- Brand: Breville
- LP on this board: 585
- Last researched: 2026-09-01T11:34:16.689Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Top pick in Allrecipes’ 2025 roundup. It offers the same convection and air-fry tech as the Pro but with a smaller footprint.

## For

- Full range of cooking modes including air-fry, bake, roast, and dehydrator
- Smaller size than the flagship while retaining performance
- Built-in sensor for automatic temperature adjustment
- Easy-to-clean interior
- Still sold and still recommended as the mid-size Breville

## Against

- Design is old, even if not superseded in practice

## Evidence

Consolidated from 18 cited sources across 16 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Consumer Reports | consumerreports.org | B | https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/toasters-toaster-ovens/best-toaster-ovens-from-consumer-reports-tests-a2944358476/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Linkedin | Followers | B | https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/breville-bov800xl-vs-bov845bss-which-oven-best-rajib-hossain-ayguc | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviewsinside | Reviewsinside | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ete_HgjtBDo | fetched and confirmed |
| BakingReview | BakingReview | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNGkwIgG46U | fetched and confirmed |
| review By Amazon Customer | review By Amazon Customer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt5oqvegwn0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Invent Products | Invent Products | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPGETvJtRQ4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Weight Loss Trust | Weight Loss Trust | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBTnxGkJJbs | fetched and confirmed |
| Take Action | Take Action | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl4WzkZP-QI | fetched and confirmed |
| Dehydrator Lab | Eric Mitchell | B | https://dehydratorlab.com/best-countertop-convection-ovens-reviews/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Pickori | Pickori | B | https://pickori.com/reviews/breville-the-smart-oven-bov800xl/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Best Oven Toaster | admin | B | https://www.bestoventoaster.com/best-microwave-toaster-oven-combo/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Excited Kitchen | Excited Kitchen | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh6QszHwgbA | fetched and confirmed |
| Shouldit | shouldit.com | B | https://shouldit.com/toaster-ovens/reviews/breville/breville-smart-oven-pro/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Seriouseats | seriouseats.com | B | https://www.seriouseats.com/best-toaster-ovens-8418291 | fetched and confirmed |
| Critical Reviews | Critical Reviews | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwkwBgb5BYg | fetched and confirmed |
| Take Action | Take Action | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLE0HKl7A_4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Excited Kitchen | Excited Kitchen | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr08n4yIvxw | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Dana Leigh | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1257701644355831/posts/25830194956679825/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro BOV900BSS | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-smart-oven-air-fryer-pro-bov900bss |
| 2 | Panasonic FlashXpress NB-G110P | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/panasonic-flashxpress-nb-g110p |
| 3 | Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry Oven DT201 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/ninja-foodi-10-in-1-xl-pro-air-fry-oven-dt201 |
| 4 | Cuisinart Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven TOA-65 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/cuisinart-digital-air-fryer-toaster-oven-toa-65 |
| 6 | Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-the-joule-oven-air-fryer-pro |
| 7 | KitchenAid Dual Convection Countertop Oven with Air Fry KCO224BM | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/kitchenaid-dual-convection-countertop-oven-with-air-fry-kco224bm |
| 8 | Instant Omni Plus 18L (10-in-1) | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/instant-omni-plus-18l-10-in-1 |
| 9 | Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill (TOA-70) | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/cuisinart-air-fryer-toaster-oven-with-grill-toa-70 |
| 10 | DeLonghi Livenza EO141164M | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/delonghi-livenza-digital-air-fry-convection-toaster-oven-eo141164m |
| 14 | Gourmia French Door Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/gourmia-french-door-digital-air-fryer-toaster-oven |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/toaster-ovens.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

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## Image

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