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Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
Editorial rating
A smaller cabinet with useful everyday oven modes can be a better counter fit than the Pro. Less pan room and the absence of proofing and dehydrating give larger or specialist cooking a reason to look elsewhere.
Research-based editorial opinion, not a customer rating or hands-on test score.
How we rate products →US model checked: BOV860BSS1BUS1 · Manufacturer specification research
Would a smaller Breville cover the oven jobs you do most?
Eleven cooking functions in a smaller cabinet than the BOV900 Pro. Consider it for everyday tray meals, toast and air frying when the larger oven would crowd your counter.
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THE REAL BUYING QUESTION
Does it make sense for your kitchen?
A sensible Breville to consider when you want a useful everyday oven without the Pro’s larger cabinet. Its eleven modes cover plenty of routine cooking. Choose the BOV900 instead if its extra pan space, proofing or dehydrating would earn their keep.
Where the design earns its place
- Eleven functions cover toast, baking, roasting, air frying and slow cooking.
- A smaller cabinet than the BOV900 Pro can be easier to accommodate.
- Includes an air-fry basket, rack, roasting pan and pizza pan in the documented package.
Trade-offs to be aware of
- No proofing or dehydrating modes.
- Smaller cavity than the BOV900: check your whole pan, including handles.
- The cabinet still needs the hot-appliance clearances in its manual.
It gives up the Pro’s extra cavity space and proof/dehydrate modes. Measure your pans and leave the ventilation clearance in the manual.
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- Measure working space and follow the current US manual
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INDIVIDUAL MODEL RESEARCH REVIEW
Our assessment of the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
Home cooks who regularly toast, roast and bake smaller tray meals, and want air frying in the same appliance.
Your favorite dishes need the larger BOV900 cavity, or proofing and dehydrating are important parts of your routine.
BUYING DETAIL 01
A second oven that fits your everyday meals
Start with a normal dinner rather than the longest feature list. The BOV860 offers baking, roasting, air frying and slow cooking in an 18.9-inch-wide cabinet. That makes it worth measuring for a kitchen where the BOV900 would dominate the counter. The useful capacity is the dish you can put inside, not simply the stated 0.8 cubic feet.
BUYING DETAIL 02
Where the Pro earns its extra space
The BOV900 adds a larger cavity and thirteen functions, including proofing and dehydrating. The BOV860 has eleven and omits those two modes. If you regularly bake bread that needs proofing or dry fruit, that is a meaningful difference. If you mostly cook dinner, toast and reheat, paying for the bigger machine may add less to your week.
BUYING DETAIL 03
Bring your cookware into the decision
Breville lists a 13-inch pizza capacity, but that does not settle every pan question. Measure the whole dish, including handles, and check rack height and door clearance. The included air-fry basket, broiling rack, roasting pan and pizza pan offer a starting set; verify their presence in the selected US package rather than assuming every pictured accessory is included.
BUYING DETAIL 04
Plan the cleanup before the first roast
The basket, rack and pan all need somewhere to be washed and dried. Food splatter also reaches the cavity, so consider how you will reach its surfaces and follow the coating-care instructions. A tray oven suits food spread out in a layer; a basket air fryer may still be simpler if you mostly shake and empty small portions.
BUYING DETAIL 05
Choose the smaller oven for a reason
The strongest case for the BOV860 is enough oven versatility in less cabinet space, rather than an assumption that smaller means faster or more efficient. We have not measured those outcomes. Check the hot-appliance placement instructions and your actual cookware, then compare the BOV900 and Ninja Flip if capacity or storage is the unresolved question.
REAL PURCHASE QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Does the BOV860 have the same functions as the BOV900?
No. The BOV860 has eleven functions; the BOV900 adds proofing and dehydrating as part of its thirteen-function set.
Does a 13-inch pizza rating mean my casserole will fit?
No. Measure the dish, handles and required rack height against the current manual and interior layout.
Is the BOV860 an air fryer as well as an oven?
Yes. Air fry is one of its documented functions, alongside oven modes such as bake, roast and slow cook.
Research method: original editorial analysis of the US manufacturer's documentation, last reviewed 17 October 2026. No physical testing, lab results, measured durability or customer rating is claimed. Verify the current manual and exact US retail kit.
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