Every cook and kitchen lover will agree that the choice of an oven is very critical in the structural makeup of a kitchen.
It is very important in every home and if chosen wisely, can make the preparation of meals very easy and enjoyable.
It even has the prospect of making an amateur cook look like a professional every time a meal is prepared.
Whether you stay alone or have a large family, an oven is a must-have amongst all other kitchen appliances.
You could have a meal in minutes, which can be very helpful, especially if the kids are running late to school or you just got back from an interview and you’re starving – An oven is practically a lifesaver.
It is important to ensure that your choice of an oven is carried out meticulously for these reasons.
Different properties come with different ovens, and from the functionalities to the oven capacity, exterior and interior design, brand and size, every detail is so crucial that each of them has to be factored in every time you want to make a selection.
We understand how hard this choice can be; that is why we have scoured the internet space and put together a comparative overview of three outstanding ovens (Ninja Foodi Oven XL Pro, Nuwave Bravo XL Oven and Breville Smart Oven), which all have superb quality but vary in terms of functionality, capacity, brand and general specifications, to suit your lifestyle and kitchen needs.
Let us continue to share the necessary information with you that will guide you through that decision-making process.
1. NINJA FOODI
1.1 OVERVIEW OF NINJA FOODI OVEN XL PRO DT201
The Ninja Foodi Oven XL Pro oven is truly a work of art.
It is an extra-large toaster oven and air fryer oven with an all-around 360 heat convection mechanism; this means that, without any rotation, your meals have even distribution of heat from all angles.
This is made possible by the five heating elements in the oven; three on top, two on the bottom and one in the back, giving up to ten times the convection power of a regular full-size convection oven.
However, not all of the elements come on at once but the result of this is a faster cooked and crispier meal with a juicier taste.
To maintain good air circulation, we would recommend that 3 inches of space should be between the oven top and the cabinet.
We would have told you nothing if we failed to mention the multi-functionality of the Ninja Foodi Oven XL Pro oven, which features six electronic quartz elements and up to ten cooking functions!
These include; whole Roast, Bake, Air Fry, Pizza, Broil, Bagel, Air Roast, Reheat, Toast, and Dehydrate.
Whew! Now that is a whole lot of functions for one oven, and the buttons do not even make any clicking sound when selecting any function.
The crumb tray can be lined with foil to make clean-up after usage easier.
With the technology that comes with this oven, meals are cooked 30% faster and are also 30% crispier, with up to 90 seconds oven preheat time than a regular full-size convection oven, and the temperature can get up to 450°F.
However, with that cooking speed and heat comes the need to always keep an eye on the food to prevent overcooking.
Now, talking about technology, when you select any function, a rack level illuminates, indicating the exact unit where your accessory should be placed.
That is not all with the lighting; when one minute of cook time remains or when the door is open, the light will automatically turn on!
One very important disclaimer to point out is that, this oven gets really hot on the top and sides when in use, so you must avoid touching these parts to avoid getting burnt.
However, for pastries and confectionery lovers, you can be rest assured of 50% more even baking outcomes than any conventional oven, with its perfectly designed countertop oven for baking.
Finally, with an interior pan dimension of 13.5 X 11.5 inches and its extra-large countertop oven capacity, it can accommodate a 5-pound chicken, a 12-pound turkey, two 12-inch pizzas, a sheet pan of vegetables and can conveniently carry out two-level even cooking with no rotating required.
Getting extra air fryer baskets for this oven is not quite necessary, because the basket and the boiler pan under it work perfectly together.
However, you can use ovenproof glass baking containers instead of metal pans.
This oven also comes with a splatter guard over the fan inside, which can be taken out and cleaned.
The Ninja Foodi Oven XL Pro oven has 1800 watts of power and 120 volts, as such, it cannot work on 220 volts, however, a step-down transformer can be used in case you have a higher voltage.
2. NUWAVE
2.1 NUWAVE BRAVO XL OVEN
Another oven with outstanding properties and functionalities is the Nuwave Bravo XL Oven.
With its digital temperature probe, you do not have to bother about the possibility of a burnt or under-cooked meal because this oven measures the internal temperature of your food while it cooks.
Therefore, once your meal reaches a set temperature, this advanced function will shut off the oven. That is just amazing, isn’t it?!
Still talking about heat, you should know that with its incredible temperature control, convection, conduction and radiation are combined to circulate heat and penetrate food with hot air that ranges between 100°F – 450°F and can be increased by precisely 5°F.
Consistent temperature is maintained using the Triac digital switch, which helps to minimize fluctuations in temperature.
With twelve preset cooking functions for making waffles, pizza and bagels with superb restaurant-quality, grilling, toasting, baking (even cookies), broiling, roasting, reheating, air frying, defrosting, and dehydrating, this oven delivers one-touch cooking with the single press of a button.
Steak and French fries can be cooked together but because the French fries will take longer, you have to put it in ahead of the steak.
When the oven has reached preheat temperature and food is ready to be placed into the oven, it will indicate with a beep, and when the door is open, the fans shut off.
The Nuwave Bravo XL Oven is not like a microwave, so it cannot cook microwave popcorn bags nor can it reheat food as quickly as a microwave.
It is also not an actual slow cooker, but you can slow-cook corned beef immersed in water in it.
It is also great to know that the grease dripping does not fill up the entire kitchen with smoke when cooking.
Frozen foods that cannot be cooked in a standard toaster oven can be cooked in the Nuwave Bravo XL Oven, you would however have to use an oven-safe pan for the cooking.
Now, if you’re bothered about the measurement and wondering if this oven will fit your kitchen perfectly, you should know that it is 15inches in length, 19.50inches in width, and 11inches in height, which can conveniently take up a considerable amount of space on your kitchen counter.
However, it is recommended that you do not put it under attached cabinets as it will need 5 inches of space away from other objects.
You could be wondering why you would choose this oven over your regular in-wall oven and the reason is simply because the Nuwave Bravo XL Oven heats up faster, which is perfect for quick meals and also saves electricity.
It is always an excellent feeling to be able to prepare great meals, especially if you know that you do not have much experience in that regard.
The Nuwave Bravo XL Oven will have you feeling like a pro because it comes fully loaded with FOURTY easy-to-follow recipes and great intuitive digital controls.
This makes roasting, air frying, broiling, and baking much easier – anyone at all can cook like a pro.
Finally, the Nuwave Bravo XL Oven with manufacturer part/model number 20811 comes with an enamel baking pan with non-stick properties and heavy-duty stainless steel cooking racks making it very easy to clean up after each usage.
The exquisite exterior is designed with brushed stainless steel and transparent tampered frontal glass, giving it a lush look and would truly beautify any space it occupies.
3. BREVILLE
3.1 BREVILLE BOV900BSS SMART OVEN
Last but definitely not least in our oven faceoff is the Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven, which like the other two, has preset cooking functions but up to thirteen of them, which includes; Roast, Proof, Reheat, Toast 9 slices, Slow Cook, Bagel, Cookies, Broil, Warm, Pizza, Air Fry, Dehydrate and Bake even with the two racks inside.
With its large one cubic feet interior, there is enough room for roasting a 14-pound turkey, air frying French fries, toasting nine slices of bread, and comfortably fit most pans of 9-inch x 13 inch and up to twelve cup muffin trays.
It could even fit a 6 qt Dutch oven perfectly.
An oven with good lighting always stands out, but smart lighting brings a whole new feel to cooking experience.
With 1800 Watts power and an amazing LCD Display, built-in oven lights come on automatically at the end of every cooking routine and can also be turned on at the push of a button.
Having an evenly cooked meal is always exhilarating as you will always want another juicy bite.
With the awesome convection technology of the Breville Smart Oven, heating elements move a greater volume of controlled air to where it is needed the most, ensuring even heat distribution for precision cooking.
The convection can be turned off on this oven, which is just perfect for baking bread.
The Breville Smart Oven comes with a mouth-watering two-year warranty, which is perfect for you to explore all your cooking fantasies and have fun while at it with confidence.
4. DIFFERENCES
Now, with all the amazing goodness that comes with each of the ovens, we already know that making a choice would be very difficult.
However, in order to make a choice that suits your needs, it is crucial to understand how each product varies from the other and what that would mean for you when you finally make a decision.
In this decision-making process, you would probably want to know the difference between the products in terms of functions/features, pricing, and the ovens’ general outlook.
All these will undoubtedly influence your decision so that you know you’re getting value for your hard-earned money.
In terms of cooking functions, the Breville Smart Oven triumphs with up to 13 cooking functions, unlike the Nuwave Bravo XL Oven and the Ninja Foodi Oven XL Pro, which come with twelve and ten cooking functions, respectively.
Another very important oven-quality to watch out for is the non-stick properties.
Unlike the Breville Smart Oven, the Ninja Foodi Oven XL Pro and the Nuwave Bravo XL Oven come with non-stick properties, which make cleaning up after cooking very easy.
With a large interior capacity, the Breville Smart Oven can accommodate larger meals like a 14-pound turkey, French fries, nine slices of bread, and comfortably fit pans of 9-inch x 13-inch and up to twelve cup muffin trays.
However, the Ninja Foodi Oven XL Pro, with its extra-large countertop design, can accommodate a five-pound chicken, a 12-pound turkey, two twelve-inch pizzas, and a sheet pan of vegetables and can conveniently carry out two-level even cooking, now that is truly a large oven.
Having said all that, the Nuwave Bravo XL Oven is not left out as its three-year warrantee is a long time to enjoy cooking pleasure and exhaust all the FOURTY easy-to-follow recipes.
In the end, you could have even trained yourself to be a MasterChef without even knowing.
In contrast, the Ninja Foodi Oven XL Pro and Breville Smart Oven both come with one year and two years warrantees, respectively.
5. SUMMARY
Here we shall suggest which oven is perfect for who and why we think so.
This will also help you narrow down the options you get to weigh when picking an oven.
Having observed from the table below the weight of these products, the 25 Pound Nuwave Bravo XL Oven is lighter than the others and would perfectly suit students and young people that always have to move from time to time.
This will help reduce colossal load and further help to ease movement.
The extra-large countertop Ninja Foodi Oven XL Pro is a perfect fit for large families with more meal cooking needs as it can serve a variety of meals at the same time.
Its 360 convection method is also perfect in this regard as a larger family always has an enormous appetite, and nothing soothes the belly more than a fast cooked, juicy meal.
The Nuwave Bravo XL Oven is perfect for all who wish to explore all their cooking cravings and try out new things with their oven, as the FOURTY pre-packed easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through that journey, making you feel like a pro every single time!
6. COMPARISON TABLE
Ninja Foodi Oven XL Pro |
Nuwave Bravo XL Oven |
Breville Smart Oven |
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1. Brand |
Ninja |
Nuwave |
Breville |
2. Model |
DT201 |
20811 |
BOV900BSSUSC |
3. Color |
Stainless Steel |
Silver |
Brushed Stainless Steel |
4. Power |
1800 W |
1800 W |
1800 W |
5. Voltage |
120V |
120 V |
120 V |
6. Warranty |
1 Year |
3 Years |
2 Years |
7. Temp range and step |
100°F – 450°F |
100°F – 450°F |
120°F – 480°F |
8. Time (min-max and step) |
1-60 Min |
1-60 Min |
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9. Auto shut Off Time |
10 Min |
Non |
60 Min |
10. Interior Dimensions |
13.5 X 11.5 inches |
14 x 7.5 x 13.5inches |
15.5 x 7 x 12inches |
11. Exterior Dimensions |
17.09×20.22×13.34inches |
20 x 13.5 x 11inches |
18.5x26x17inches |
12. Non-Stick Interior (Yes/No) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
13. Interior Material Type (Stainless Steel etc.) |
Stainless steel |
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14. Interior Cubic Foot |
1 cubic foot |
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15. Capacity: # toast bread slices |
9 slices |
4 slices |
9 slices |
16. Interior Light (Yes/No) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
17. Weight |
42.9 pounds |
25 Pounds |
38.9 Pounds |
18. Rack Positions (1, 2,3,4) |
2 |
2 |
2 |
19. Rack size |
13.5 X 11.5 inches |
12 x 16.5inches |
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Functions |
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20. Auto shut Off |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
21. Air Fry |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
22. Bake |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
23. Broil |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
24. Warm |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
25. Toast |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
26. Dehydration |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
27. Rotisserie |
No |
No |
No |
Includes |
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28. Oven Rack |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
29. Baking Pan |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
30. Air Fryer Rack |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
31. Does it get really hot around the oven? |
Yes |
Yes |
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32. Cleaning |
Yes |
Yes |
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33. Fan noise |
No |
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34. Racks and Dip tray Dishwasher Safe |
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35. Dual Voltage (Yes/No) |
No |
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36. Cord length |
3 ft. |
3.5 ft |
