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Instant Omni Plus 18L Air Fryer Toaster Oven vs Breville Smart Oven Pro Side-by-Side Comparison
Instant Omni Plus 18L Air Fryer Toaster Oven vs Breville Smart Oven Pro. A cheaper medium size and a large, both with premium features.
Instant Omni Plus 18L
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Breville Smart Oven Pro
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Instant Omni Plus 18L Air Fryer Toaster Oven is a slightly cheaper medium size while Breville Smart Oven Pro (BOV845BSS) is a large, both with premium design and usability. The deciding factors distinguishing our pick for the best air fryer toaster oven and just a decently good unit, however, are all in their performance.
Although both have a convection system and the same power draw, the Omni Plus was able to better maintain temperatures and more evenly distribute heat. This was possibly due to it having an extra swirl nichrome heating element as opposed to the Breville having only quartz heating elements.
In addition, the Instant further has a rotisserie kit and an air fryer basket to cover more cooking methods, unlike the Breville. As a result, the Omni Plus had higher scores than the Breville in every cooking test, including toasting bread, roasting whole chicken, and baking pizza. Moreover, its air frying fries results were actually the highest in our of our tested units.
Of course, the Breville isn’t without its strengths. Its digital display is just as informative and its button controls are just as intuitive as the Instant’s touchscreen. Furthermore, the Breville is actually easier to clean thanks to the non-stick coating of its interior as well as its accessories.
Pros & Cons
- Informative and eye-catching package
- Smart Programs and cooking status bar
- Electrical safety feature for the door
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- Safeguards for all heating elements
- Complimentary app with detailed instructions and numerous recipes
- Helpful toggles
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Useful toggles
- High-contrast digital display
- Non-stick interior
- Sturdy construction
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Cool-touch door handle
- Convenient slide-out crumb tray
- Touchscreen digital displays need more contrast
- The master-control knob can be confusing
- No safety mechanism for the door
- In need of an additional oven rack
- Not very budget-friendly
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Toast
Pizza
Whole Roasted Chicken
Baked French Fries
Design
In the Box
Exterior
Control Panel
Cooking Functions
Interior
Power Cord
Accessories
Build Quality
Capacity
Usability
User Control
Ease of Use
Cleanability
Behind the Comparison
Alan Nguyen is a writer and product reviewer at HealthyKitchen101. His major in English language teaching taught him to present concise information. In addition to his cooking hobby, he values the practical aspects of household appliances.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
Tuyet Pham is an award-winning Saigonese chef passionate about delicious and healthful foods. At HealthyKitchen101, she develops recipes and collaborates with our Research, Testing, and Review lab to evaluate the performance of cooking appliances. Her assessments add a strong authoritative voice to our product scoring process.
Nguyen Ntk is a graphic designer, photographer, and videographer whose philosophy centers around respecting and celebrating the beauty of reality. Through his lenses, Nguyen strives to capture the true essence of objects and events, showcasing and highlighting authentic features without distortion or exaggeration.
