I was a little apprehensive to spend this much money on a countertop oven, but I have had another type for years and was accustom to using them and when ours finally died I missed having one.
I had no idea of just how much better this one would be than my previous one, which did a fine job at some things, but in no way does it compare to all I can now do with the new Breville.
Greatest countertop oven I have encountered. It is used on a daily basis from toasting bagels to baking fish - to reheating and warming food dishes. Everything comes out perfect.
My family use the Breville oven everyday. I don’t like how the cooking residue sticks to the tub heating coils, it made out of a thin material so it get hot to the touch on the outside, It’s a good kitchen aid for having to not turn on your large oven. It cooks well, air-fry works grate.
I love my Breville SmartOven Air, but steam escapes from the oven door and I'm afraid that I will have issues with it down the road. I just traded the old one in less than a year after purchasing it because the control knob wouldn't slide up the scale to the top but bounced back and forth on the bottom of the selection scale. I'm hoping that this steam issue won't be a problem because I really like this oven!
Breville makes quality products. This is my 3rd Smart Oven plus purchased more for gifts to others. Love all the features including the air fryer. Have not tried dehydrate feature yet. Would like stainless pizza tray as an option. It would compliment the quality of Breville instead of the black coated pizza tray.