The Turbo has no dial, no display, no way to set a temperature without the app. My original Joule was built the same way. It was six years old and working perfectly when Breville retired its app, and it became unusable overnight — nothing on it broke.
Breville support confirmed it "cannot be migrated" and offered me a 25% discount toward this model, which will meet the same fate the day they retire this app. They've done it once; there's no reason to think they won't again.
I paid a premium for Breville and this is how they stand behind it. Buy a sous vide with controls on the body, and not from this company.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from breville.comBy Breville Consumer Support, Breville Support, September 14, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand your concerns, especially given your experience with the previous Joule and its app support. We’re sorry for the disappointment and frustration this has caused. Your feedback regarding app dependency and long-term product usability is important, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
I tried to use my machine and now i have to sign up for a new account with them. I only want the machine to turn on and work. Now they are holding it hostage until I sign up for thier subscription. If you buy something you own it. It should be able to work without having to sign away your life to use it
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from breville.comBy Breville Consumer Support, Breville Support, September 9, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry for the frustration and understand your concern about having to create an account to use your Joule Turbo Sous Vide. We’d like to provide some additional information about the product and its setup requirements, and we will be reaching out to you directly via email to assist further.
I replaced my older Joule (non-turbo) with this. It heats up slightly faster, and it is just as quiet. One misstep was that they placed the clip too high up on the unit, so it won't clip to shorter pots, and, unlike the older model, it doesn't have a magnetic base.
These devices work flawlessly. I'm looking forward to purchasing the adapter to use on many types of containers. I use mine several times a month to cook my Wagyu meats. With the high price of this meat, I don't trust any other brand. Perfect every time.