Anova appliances: review and lineup
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Anova is known for sous vide circulators and the Precision Oven, a countertop combi-steam oven with app control. It brings a feature usually found in built-in luxury steam ovens to the counter, at a fraction of the price.
Our database covers the Anova Precision Oven 2.0 (about $1,299 regular price). Its headline feature is combi steam with humidity control from 0 to 100 percent, fed by a 10-cup water tank. That enables sous vide and "dry" sous vide modes without bags, plus steam baking and roasting for crusty bread and juicy meat. It also air fries, proofs and dehydrates across 12 modes, reaches 482°F and includes a food probe. Capacity is 1.2 cu ft (38 liters). Dual-band Wi-Fi connects to the Anova Oven app; some app features require a subscription. At 22.9 inches wide and 51.8 lb, it needs real counter space.
The warranty is 2 years, plus a 100-day money-back guarantee, which lowers the risk of trying it. Anova's site has shown sale pricing, so compare before buying.
Who should shop Anova: cooks who want steam and sous vide without a built-in steam oven, renters and condo owners, and anyone who uses a second oven daily. Who should skip it: buyers who want a simple toaster-oven replacement (the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is about $399.95) or a fully integrated look. For a built-in, compare the Wolf 24 convection steam oven and Gaggenau 400 Series combi-steam oven.
Other countertop ovens worth a look include the app-guided Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro. See our best smart countertop ovens, the countertop appliances hub and the wall ovens hub. Pairing it with a chamber vacuum sealer for sous vide? See the Miele vacuum sealing drawer. Considering a speed oven instead? Read Wolf vs Miele speed oven. Brand page: Breville.
Anova appliances we review
Anova Precision Oven 2.0
Anova · Countertop appliance · Countertop oven
- $1,299 MSRP
- 22.9″ wide
- Electric
- 2-yr full warranty
- Capacity (cu ft): 1.2
- Watts: 1,800
The Anova Precision Oven 2.0 is the countertop combi-steam oven for cooks who want steam and sous vide without a built-in steam oven. It controls humidity from 0 to 100%, runs sous vide and dry sous vide modes, and adds air fry, proof, dehydrate and steam bake. On paper it has 1.2 cu. ft. (38 L), 12 modes, a 10-cup water tank, a food probe, 1,800 watts and a 482°F maximum. Anova lists it at about $1,299 regular price. It's the most capable countertop oven here, and the most demanding.
Questions about Anova
Is the Anova Precision Oven worth it?
For cooks who want steam and sous vide on the counter, yes. It offers 0 to 100 percent humidity control, 12 modes, a probe and Wi-Fi for about $1,299, far less than a built-in steam oven. Our editorial ratings, estimated from specs rather than tests, score it a 5 for performance and features.
Does the Anova Precision Oven need a subscription?
No, but some app features do. The oven works with its own controls and the Anova Oven app, and Anova notes that certain app features are subscription-based. Check which features you care about before you buy, and use the 100-day money-back guarantee if it doesn't fit your cooking.
Can a countertop steam oven replace a built-in steam oven?
For many cooks, it covers the essentials: steam baking, reheating and sous vide-style cooking. A built-in, such as the Wolf 24-inch convection steam oven, offers an integrated look and is installed into your cabinetry. The Anova holds 1.2 cu ft and sits on the counter.