The catch
Breville Smart Oven Pro
It has neither a dedicated air-fry mode nor a dehydrate mode.
Side by side
Breville Smart Oven Pro vs Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro: Air frying, dehydration and a 9-by-13 pan fit all come with BOV900
Quick verdict
The BOV845 is right for ordinary baking and slow cooking. The BOV900 wins when a nine-by-thirteen pan, air frying or dehydrating has a place in your weekly cooking.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Three more named modes
The three added modes are Air Fry, Proof and Dehydrate, and they give BOV900 jobs of its own beyond the familiar oven routines of BOV845.
Where this comes from
13 - 10 = 3 functions, which does not imply better results across all ten shared jobs.
The catch
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
With a 21.4-inch body width and required ventilation, it needs a counter spot picked in advance.
Breville Smart Oven Pro
- Why pick it
- Baking, toast and slow cooking top your list
- The larger Pro cavity is not something you need
- The catch
- It has neither a dedicated air-fry mode nor a dehydrate mode.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
- Why pick it
- A 9 by 13-inch pan has to fit
- Air fry and dehydrate both appeal
- The catch
- With a 21.4-inch body width and required ventilation, it needs a counter spot picked in advance.
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What this page compares
Ordinary baking and slow cooking suit the BOV845. If a nine-by-thirteen pan, air frying or dehydrating is part of your week, the BOV900 is the stronger choice.
Standard convection, or room for a family-size pan
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Casseroles for the family, in 9 by 13-inch bakeware
That pan format is advertised for BOV900.
- Breville Smart Oven Pro
- Depends
- Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
- Better fit
Its own dehydrating mode
The mode and a compatible tray workflow are on BOV900.
- Breville Smart Oven Pro
- Not suitable
- Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
- Better fit
Only baking and slow cooking
Basic jobs are covered by both.
- Breville Smart Oven Pro
- Good
- Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
- Good
Regular fruit dehydrating
A dedicated dehydrate routine comes with BOV900 and is missing from BOV845.
- Breville Smart Oven Pro
- Not suitable
- Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
Three more named modes
The three added modes are Air Fry, Proof and Dehydrate, and they give BOV900 jobs of its own beyond the familiar oven routines of BOV845.
How we worked this out
13 - 10 = 3 functions, which does not imply better results across all ten shared jobs.
Pan fit is a yes-or-no requirement
If you have a favorite nine-by-thirteen pan, BOV900 is the model that belongs on your shortlist.
How we worked this out
This fit is published by Breville for BOV900. Measure the handles before counting on it.
The upgrade adds two specialist workflows
BOV900 has air frying and dehydrating as named modes.
How we worked this out
Neither appears on BOV845 as a dedicated function.
Option A
Breville, BOV845BSSUSC
Smart Oven Pro
If you can do without air fry, this oven’s ten clear presets and convection make it a strong choice for baking and roasting.
- Best for
- Classic countertop-oven cooking with well-finished controls
Facts we checked
- Ten functions for cooking
- A 13-inch pizza fits
- Convection and slow-cook settings are included
Option B
Breville, BOV900BSSUSC
Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
Thirteen modes, including slow cook and dehydrate, come with a one-cubic-foot cavity that has room for broad pans and strong convection.
- Best for
- One large, flexible cooker to take the place of a toaster oven
Facts we checked
- One-cubic-foot interior
- Thirteen functions for cooking
- Six quartz elements with independent control
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Breville Smart Oven Pro | Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programs | 10 | 13 | BOV900 brings a wider set of named jobs. |
| Air fry and dehydrate | No dedicated modes | Both included | These specialist routines are what the larger model is for. |
| Pan guidance | Standard Smart Oven cavity | Most 9 by 13-inch pans | Your bakeware can set a hard requirement on fit. |
| Heat layout | Standard Smart Oven convection | Six independent quartz elements | Heating elements are laid out differently in the larger cavity. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Breville Smart Oven Pro
- It takes up nearly as much counter as the BOV860 while offering fewer high-airflow options.
With Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
- A drawer air fryer is easier to clean than the wire racks and mesh basket here.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Casseroles for the family, in 9 by 13-inch bakeware
Go with Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. That pan format is advertised for BOV900.
Its own dehydrating mode
Go with Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. The mode and a compatible tray workflow are on BOV900.
Decision guide
How to decide
Stay with the BOV845 for ordinary baking and slow cooking. Move to the BOV900 if your weekly routine includes a nine-by-thirteen pan, air frying or dehydrating.
Your bakeware comes first
Most nine-by-thirteen pans are explicitly accommodated by the BOV900. As a reason to upgrade, that beats merely wanting a premium oven. Pan handles must still fit.
Two added jobs can make the bigger body worth it
Beyond the BOV845’s convection cooking, dedicated air fry and dehydrate open up separate uses. Making those foods again and again is what justifies giving up more counter space.
A big oven is still big once dinner is over
The BOV900 body is 21.4 inches wide. Plan for it to live on the counter with the ventilation it requires, even when all you are cooking is a single portion.
What this page can’t tell you
- Cooking or preparation outcomes were not independently tested for this comparison, and the equipment and capacity details come from manufacturer specifications.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the countertop ovens we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 2 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “A 9 by 13-inch pan fits”, “Quick air frying from an oven-style unit”, and “Long cooking sessions at low heat”.
2 models fit, out of 26 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “A 9 by 13-inch pan fits”, “Quick air frying from an oven-style unit”, and “Long cooking sessions at low heat”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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