I owned a Breville previous for 7 years and had no issues.The only reason I purchased a new one is that it was bigger. We bought 3 other air fryer ovens and they went back. I would buy no other then Breville. The price kinda held us back on the new one but you get what you pay for. No regrets.
I love the cooking features and size for my dwindling family. I can make a meal for two without turning on a large oven or turning on the stove top. I can easily air fry an entree for us or cook a dozen cupcakes. This is definitely an asset in my kitchen.
My husband gave me this for Christmas. At first, I was a little bit afraid of the Smart Over Air Fryer Pro.... so many functions!! But, finally I decided to just turn it on, cook something and see what happened. Well, let's just say that I haven't used my oven at all. This is a fantastic appliance! I had a basket style air fryer, but I felt like it just wasn't versatile enough. I really, really like my Breville. It lives up to every expectation that I had, and I can now understand why so many friends recommended it over other similar ovens.
I absolutely love my oven!! This is my second one. The first one lasted 6 years until I broke the heating element cleaning it. You will not be disappointed it is worth every penny!
Very versatile and love the air fryer option. Only area for improvement would be insulating the top and sides so wouldn’t get so hot. We store items on top when not in use and have to remove each time.
My new smart oven has worked as expected. As with any new appliances, there is an adjustment period for the quirks. The larger size oven turns out to be a perk and minus at the same time. I love the quarts heating elements being able to heat up quickly but find that it does need to preheat due to the size of the oven. My previous one is smaller and there was no preheating involved. I wish there was a printed guideline for the various selection, temperature and time pair with certain food such as meat, vegetables, pastries, etc. One thing I do find annoying is how much steam seems to be venting out esp. on the top right side of the door where the led window and the electronics are located. Overall, my impressions so far as been very good.