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Brand Breville
Color BOV450XL
Product Dimensions 12.9"D x 17.7"W x 10.5"H
Special Feature Digital ControlsAuto Shut Off
Control Type Knob
Capacity
0.45 Cubic Feet
Wattage
1800
Material
Stainless Steel
Item Weight
5.9 Kilograms

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  • The Breville Mini Smart Oven with Element iQ System is for the cook who desires a countertop oven that bakes the perfect pizza, delicious cookies and toasts evenly; Don't let Mini fool you as this space saving oven offers 8 cooking functions
  • ELEMENT iQ SYSTEM: Using 4 independent quartz elements, smart algorithms steer power to where and when it's needed to create the ideal cooking environment for perfect results every time; Fast 1800 Watt preheat gets your meals on the table more quickly
  • 8 COOKING FUNCTIONS: Super versatile mini smart oven with 8 cooking functions to guide you to perfection: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Broil, Pizza, Roast, Cookies and Reheat
  • SMALL CAPACITY: The 16.1 x 14.2 x 10.4 inch interior fits 4 slices of toast, bagels, cookies, tuna melts, 6 cup muffin tray and 11 inch pizzas; Complete with 3 rack positions, pull out crumb tray and auto shut off
  • LCD DISPLAY: LCD display to more easily access the built in smart functionality, choose from 8 cooking functions
  • NON STICK CAVITY COATING: The walls on the inside of the oven feature a non stick coating for easy cleaning
  • INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 10 x 10 inch Enamel Baking Pan

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Breville Mini Smart Oven BOV450XL, Brushed Stainess Steel

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
7,773 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, appearance, performance and size of the toaster oven. For example, they mention that it's simple enough for kids to use, the controls are easy to use and the tray for crumbs slides easily in and out. That said, some appreciate the size and say it fits in their modest kitchen.

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1,866 customers mention1,550 positive316 negative

Customers like the quality of the small home appliances. They say it heats quickly, bakes and toasts well, and comes out better than an actual oven. The product is attractive and easy to use, and it has countless culinary victories. It also roasts and bakes potatoes without having to use the large full size oven.

"...It toasts well and quickly, also roasts and bakes my potatoes without having to use the large gas oven...." Read more

"...It was perfectly golden and flaky. Also, the controls on the front of the oven are simple and easy to understand...." Read more

"...Compared with much of the competition, it seems more solidly and intelligently constructed. This model does not have an air fry mode...." Read more

"...use it as a replacement for my full size oven, but it toasts and broils and reheat very well and very quickly. And predictably!..." Read more

871 customers mention679 positive192 negative

Customers like the performance of the toaster oven. They mention that it does its job very well, is easy to use, and the other functions work better. They are also impressed with the good function and design, and say that it has provided reliable service.

"...That caveat aside, I ran some tests and have been impressed with the efficiency and consistency of this toaster...." Read more

"...such a nice surprise to buy something that has a good design and works well. I'm so happy with this. It's small but just the right size for my needs...." Read more

"...It works perfectly with this oven. Or just use an oven mitt...." Read more

"...We use it for reheating and toasting and it does the job well." Read more

841 customers mention595 positive246 negative

Customers like the heat of the toaster oven. They say it heats quickly, bakes, and reheats well. They also appreciate the warm up feature and the broil function. Customers also note that the unit does not get hotter on the outside than other toaSTER OVERS. They mention that it's small, easy to clean, and has good temperature control.

"...The outside is well toasted and the center is warmed and steaming but not even with the outside...." Read more

"...It's small but just the right size for my needs. It toasts well and quickly, also roasts and bakes my potatoes without having to use the large gas..." Read more

"...1. “It gets hot on the outside”… yes, and so does your slow cooker, your coffee pot, or a pan on the stove...." Read more

"...full size oven, but it toasts and broils and reheat very well and very quickly. And predictably!..." Read more

840 customers mention716 positive124 negative

Customers like the size of the small home appliances. They say it takes up little counter space but is large enough to toast, roast, or bake. Some mention that it fits in their modest kitchen without taking up much space. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and functionality of the product.

"...I'm so happy with this. It's small but just the right size for my needs...." Read more

"...This toaster oven, the smallest they manufacture, has a reasonably compact footprint and highly adjustable heating and cooking controls...." Read more

"...It is a perfect countertop size and I do not use it as a replacement for my full size oven, but it toasts and broils and reheat very well and very..." Read more

"...One fits perfectly inside the baking pan...." Read more

647 customers mention595 positive52 negative

Customers find the small home appliances easy to use. They say the controls are easy to understand and use. Customers also appreciate the simple and convenient settings. They mention that the oven is very handy for single people and provides good tactile feedback.

"...buttons all have a positive feel but will little travel giving good tactile feedback that the input has been registered with a sense of..." Read more

"...Also, the controls on the front of the oven are simple and easy to understand...." Read more

"...roughly a month but so far I'm very happy with the function and ease of operation...." Read more

"Heats quickly, clearly marked controls with many options, user friendly. Came with excellent quality pan and rack...." Read more

461 customers mention432 positive29 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the small home appliances. They mention that it looks great, has a good design, and is stream lined. Some say that it goes well with their copper kitchen and has sturdiness. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...The toasting color is consistent across the piece of bread and was consistent from test to test for the same setting assuming the toaster had a..." Read more

"...This has been such a nice surprise to buy something that has a good design and works well. I'm so happy with this...." Read more

"...It was perfectly golden and flaky. Also, the controls on the front of the oven are simple and easy to understand...." Read more

"...It has a modern appearance. Compared with much of the competition, it seems more solidly and intelligently constructed...." Read more

276 customers mention256 positive20 negative

Customers find the cleaning process of the toaster oven to be easy. They mention that the tray for crumbs slides in and out easily for cleaning.

"...the tray to clean the bottom comes out beneath the door - super easy to remove clean, and insert. Very satisfied." Read more

"...were replaced by units that work more quickly and accurately, unit is easier to clean both on a daily basis and over time...." Read more

"...toasts bread my favorite shade of brown, yet not too dry, is easy to clean, and the size is just what I was looking for...." Read more

"...The whole unit is very easy to clean, and MAN can it cook toast, pizza, (frozen or just cold), bagels, waffles, and on and on...." Read more

252 customers mention212 positive40 negative

Customers like the adjustability of the small home appliances. They say it intuitively adjusts the time depending on the settings you choose. They also say it offers multiple settings that allow for precise toasting and reheating. Customers appreciate the digital toast settings and the ability to defrost items before cooking. They mention the dial makes changing between settings efficient. Overall, customers are happy with the adjust ability of the product.

"...Nice! The dial makes changing between settings efficient and the buttons all have a positive feel but will little travel giving good tactile..." Read more

"...has a reasonably compact footprint and highly adjustable heating and cooking controls. It has a modern appearance...." Read more

"...able to choose a setting with one simple dial, adjust time and temperature with simple push buttons, having a large clearly marked on/off button,..." Read more

"...The “A Bit More” button is nice. It allows you to add pre-set amounts of time..." Read more

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A very different review
This is my first Breville product of any kind. I don’t have anything against the brand, it seems the vast majority of people who own them like them or even love them. And the few negatives I’ve read never really explain in detail any fault of the product itself, it’s usually something to do with user error or not choosing the right product for their needs. My only issue with the brand is that sometimes it costs far more than it should and I don’t see enough of an advantage in it to pay that much more. This time though I could see a few advantages to this model which took it to the top as my first choice (after several weeks of extensive shopping and comparing numerous other toaster ovens).SIZETopping the list of why I chose this model is size. I have a wonderful Cuisinart TOB-100 which to me is the ideal size for a toaster oven. It’s served me well for over five years and still works fine except, as happens, the heating elements are getting old and everything takes longer to cook. These days the popular trend is for manufacturers to be pushing extra-large toaster ovens as a replacement for a full size oven. I don’t agree, my stove works better as an oven than any toaster can possibly do and between it and a microwave and an air fryer (not to mention hotpot, steamer, slow cooker and other small appliances) using a toaster oven is nothing but a compromise and not a good one at that. The Breville Mini is the right size to toast bread, bagels, English muffins and similar things and occasionally heat up a leftover single slice of pizza. I mean, really, who really gets one of these things to bake pizzas, especially tiny eleven-inch ones?CONVENIENCEWhen I want to toast a bagel or something I just want to be able to walk over to my appliance, put the thing in, and push one button. This model does that, it remembers my last setting and if I want to make a slight one-time adjustment I don’t have to read a service manual and push and turn a bunch of knobs to do so. The button layout on this model in my opinion is far easier to use than the next model up, the Compact, which requires you to push and turn a knob and have to think about which mode it is in every time.SPEEDThe Breville line of toaster ovens use quartz tubes for heat. That is not my preferred choice. I’ve had plenty of ones that use this technology and while it is definitely faster than the metal rod elements my Cuisinart uses the quartz tubes have several downsides. First off, in reality they are nothing more than a high power light bulb and like most bulbs the more powerful they are the more heat they give off. Being a glass tube they are fragile and delicate and like most bulbs they have a relatively short life then they burn out (they are replaceable if you’re handy with such things). Metal heating element rods usually don’t get quite as hot and they take a lot longer to heat up to temperature than quartz tubes which are instant on. But metal rods can last far longer than a glass tube, especially if they get splashed with grease, which is a common event in a toaster oven. A metal rod can simply burn the grease off but a glass tube can shatter or instantly burn out. So I only consider ovens of this type conditionally acceptable if you use a lot of care to protect the tubes from getting splashed.SMARTThey use the word smart loosely, this oven doesn’t really sense the doneness of your food like some toasters I have owned. It simply determines how much heat to use for how long depending on what you tell it to do, so you are really the one doing the smarts. To me the word smart really goes back to the word convenience – being able to choose a setting with one simple dial, adjust time and temperature with simple push buttons, having a large clearly marked on/off button, having the display change color to tell you it’s cooking, and having a convenient button to add a little more cooking time if you need it without resetting everything from scratch.WISH THEY DIDN’TI mentioned that the size of the oven was my most important factor is choosing this model. The layout of the controls was second and the speed was the third. None of the other models I considered had all three. There are a few minor things that I don’t care for though. One is the etched on writing on the door reminding me which shelf position to use to cook various things, I think it is useless and the painted on labels detract from the look of the device and of my kitchen. I also don’t like that there is no hook to slide the wire shelf out when I open the door. This used to be standard on every toaster oven. I think it’s inconvenient and dangerous not to have it. The last thing isn’t a negative, it’s an observation – I cannot understand why anyone would complain about this or any toaster product because “it gets hot”. What are they expecting, on what planet does an appliance meant to toast something not get hot? For the record this model doesn’t get much hotter or stay any cooler than any other toaster I’ve owned, in fact using professional grade thermography test equipment I measured the outer cabinet to be slightly cooler than the Cuisinart. The simple answer is that your mom should have taught you a long time ago not to touch a hot stove. There is one review I read suggesting to use an extension cord so you can push this toaster right up to the wall in your kitchen. DON’T! You will burn your house down. If the little pull tab on the power cord bothers you, simply plug it in to another outlet that’s not located right behind the toaster. But never use any extension cord on any toaster and never push it any closer to the wall than the manufacturer tells you to.MORE ABOUT IT BEING TOO HOTSince there are several one star reviews that dismiss it for the sole reason that it “gets hot”, here are some extra facts about that topic. If you set your oven for 400 degrees its temperature is going to be 400 degrees. It doesn’t matter if you have a Breville, an Oster, a Cuisinart or a no-name brand they will all be the same temperature inside. If it’s not getting hot and your oven is cold it’s not doing its job and that’s what someone should be complaining about, not that it gets hot. A toaster isn’t a toaster if it doesn’t get hot. The more powerful it is, the higher the wattage will be and the faster it will toast – and the result of that is heat. It’s simple science. A hot toaster is a good thing and people who buy it should be adult enough not to touch it, place it close to a wall, put anything on it that can melt or burn, or allow children to play with it like a toy. I don’t know how anyone can expect any stove or toaster to cook and not get hot, and I’m even more baffled why they would complain about it and consider it a defect or a reason to give it a negative review. I attached those professional thermal imaging photos showing my highly rated Cuisinart next to the Mini to directly compare the amount of heat created by both of them. See for yourself.TROUBLESHOOTINGBased on user comments there are most commonly misunderstood concerns about this product’s reliability. Here is some info that may be helpful in determining the true cause for a perceived issue.1. It gets hot – as discussed earlier that is not a fault but rather simply how a toaster works2. It smokes – that’s steam, a normal byproduct of what food does when it heat it. If it’s real smoke then your food is burning, that would be a user error3. It’s too small – they make other sizes, if this model is too small don’t buy it4. The dial is hard to read – choose another model or brand, after using it 2-3 times you will learn where your favorite settings are without having to even look at the dial5. The weird plug – keep complaining, maybe they will eventually listen. That hook doesn’t make much sense but if it’s in the way just plug it in to a different outlet6. It “broke” – I have yet to read any review giving details what they mean by broke. As I have explained earlier this model (as well as many other brands) use glass tubes that are essentially light bulbs. Those are delicate and can break and they will absolutely burn out. That’s not a defect, it’s the trade off for an oven that gets hot fast. If that concerns you buy an oven with metal heating rods7. That clicking sound – again, not a defect. Quartz tube ovens work by turning the light bulb on and off, the temperature of the bulb itself can’t actually be controlled. What you are hearing is the relay that powers the bulb on and off, it’s normal and it has to do that. If it really bothers you get an oven that uses metal heating rods, they don’t click. Oh, and I really can’t even hear the clicking unless I’m standing right in front of it.A DOSE OF REALITYI am constantly amused about comments about how some users either love or hate the way a toaster oven cooks, as if they could really tell a difference. This appliance is one of the most basic things in a kitchen, a technology that goes back to the stone age. In the simplest terms, it's a metal box with a wire rack that heats food to a certain temperature and cooks it for a certain time. There's nothing magic about that, it can't make food taste better. In theory every model sold does the identical thing the same way, the only difference is how it looks and whether you manually choose the time and temperature or a built in program does that for you. But the process of the heating elements getting hot and cooking your food never changes no matter how much or how little you paid for the thing. If it burns your food it’s not the toaster's fault, it has no idea what you put in the oven and what you consider "properly done". So, sorry to rain on any parades but no, this gadget won’t and can’t make your food taste any better nor will it make you the next Julia Child.YES OR NOThis product met all of my needs as expected and I think it is in fact designed and made to a higher quality standard than cheaper ones. And the reality is that if you are looking for one that takes up a minimal amount of counter space you probably know that most of the more deluxe ones aren’t this small. It fits a niche, it may not be for everyone, but for the reasons listed above I chose this one and I’m satisfied.I’m neither here to defend nor condemn this product, I paid a lot of my hard earned money to buy it which entitles me to my opinions. I simply believe in facts versus baseless accusations. I hope this information has been useful to you and if so please feel free to comment.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, compact, efficient toaster oven
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
I just purchased this toaster, so I can't speak to the longevity, however, my first impressions are very favorable. My previous toaster oven was a larger model & different brand that had convection and other fancy add-ons. Trouble was it took 6:30 min (390 sec) to get toast brown to my liking. I had a suspicion that larger toaster ovens with multiple features may be trying to do too much and fail more on individual tasks. After reading lots of reviews, I decided on Breville, but purposefully chose the smallest option (BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven with Element IQ) with the fewest features. I predominately use this appliance to toast pre-buttered bread, keep plates warm, broil individual servings of food and bake dinner sides (roasted baby potatoes etc.). If you are looking for an oven replacement, this review may not be as helpful. That caveat aside, I ran some tests and have been impressed with the efficiency and consistency of this toaster.

One of the best features of this toaster is that it remembers your last setting for a given function. If you always want #2 toast, you don't have to hit the down arrow every time. You turn the dial to toast and hit the start button. Nice. If you like to warm plates for dinner, you can dedicate the ROAST setting to 120°F and have the bake setting default to something like 350°F. Nice! The dial makes changing between settings efficient and the buttons all have a positive feel but will little travel giving good tactile feedback that the input has been registered with a sense of durability.

Because the unit is small, the 1800W coils are able to heat it rapidly. The toasting color is consistent across the piece of bread and was consistent from test to test for the same setting assuming the toaster had a chance to cool fully (more on this later). The outside is well toasted and the center is warmed and steaming but not even with the outside. This is in contrast to my last toaster that seemed to desiccate the bread as it slowly came up to temperature (again, I suspect the large toaster ovens sacrifice toasting ability to include other features).

I have included pictures of toasted bread for reference as I was frustrated in my own search that this was very hard to find. The bread is Kroger brand white bread. In the first series, I have displayed all settings on plain bread from un-toasted to #7 setting (360 sec). The toaster was allowed to cool fully between each piece of bread. The default setting is #4 (160 sec), but my personal preference is a bit darker (#5, 180 sec). The underside of the bread does not get as toasted as can be seen in the photos but this is understandable given the rack.

The second set of photos is for bread that had been pre-buttered with about 1/2 tsp of butter per slice on one side only. Here, my decided preference is #5 again. It is interesting to note that adding butter slows the browning of the top side without affecting the underside making the overall toast more even.

Following are pictures of my one gripe about the unit. The Element IQ (mislabeled SmartIQ in the picture) does not work perfectly. I toasted three pieces of bread on #5 (180 sec) consecutively, taking the first out, immediately putting a second in and hitting start again. The toaster is programed to account for the fact that it is already warmed. As a result, the duration of toasting for the second slice on #5 was 152 sec and for the third, 146 sec. As you can see, the second and third are consistent with each other but lighter than the first slice, matching closer to #3 from earlier tests. Again, I found that if the unit cools fully and resets to the full time duration, the color is consistent from round to round. Therefore, if you are only using it once every morning, you will consistently have the same toast each time, if you have one day where you are feeding a crowd, maybe up the toasting on the following slices to keep color consistent. This is a small deficiency.

The final set of pictures shows what happens when the #4 setting is used and the "a bit more" button is pressed at the end of the toast cycle (brings it closer to a #5). Also shown is what happens if you "forget about the toast" and leave it in the oven after the cycle is complete until the unit cools down (Does not appreciably darken the bread).

Hopefully this review is helpful. If I gain more insights regarding baking/broiling ability or consistency or if I have any mechanical issues I will update the review. (current version May 2020)
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
I just received my toaster oven yesterday. The packaging was sturdy and the oven unpacked in perfect condition. I ran it through the “start-up cycle”, let it cool down, and then baked a chicken pot pie. It was perfectly golden and flaky. Also, the controls on the front of the oven are simple and easy to understand. How many appliances or electronics do we own that are so complex we never use half of the features? It’s also lightweight, which makes it easy to move.

We have a minuscule kitchen, so the size is probably about as large as I would want. I think I can bake, broil, or roast about anything for everyday meals, since it’s just my husband and I. Obviously, I’d be using the regular oven for a Thanksgiving turkey! I tried my 9”x9” Longaberger baking dish in the oven, and it fits. So, it’s great thus far… I’m trying a pizza tonight.

As I spent hours reading reviews on this oven over the past several weeks, I had these observations regarding complaints from negative reviewers, some of which seem to be from “glass half empty” folks:

1. “It gets hot on the outside”… yes, and so does your slow cooker, your coffee pot, or a pan on the stove. The instructions tell you that you need to leave room around the oven.

2. “The crumb tray doesn’t slide all the way into the oven”. I think most of these reviewers have it upside down. When I was putting in the crumb tray, it extended out the front of the oven and I thought these reviews were right. Then I turned it over and it fit perfectly.

3. “It clicks”. Yes, it does click when the heating rods turn on and off, but not loudly. That’s how it works to keep the temperature correct.

4. “It beeps loudly”. It beeps three times when the oven comes to temp, to let you know it’s ready for the food. My dryer buzzes when the cycle is done, and the tv has a chime when you turn it on or off. That’s life.

5. “The labels on the door showing where to place the rack for the various functions clutter the look of the oven”. Really? They’re small and on the side of the door by the controls anyway. I am glad I don’t have to continually refer to the manual.

6. “There is no interior light”. I think that’s probably because the oven is small. You can just open the door and check your food if necessary.

7. “It has an odd plug with a finger hole that sticks out too far”. I think Breville modified the plug sometime over the years, because my oven has a flat round plug.

8. The rack doesn’t auto-slide out when you open the door. I purchased a silicone push/pull tool very inexpensively on Amazon. It works perfectly with this oven. Or just use an oven mitt.

I also purchased the cutting board for the top of the oven, the pizza pan, and the broiling pan. Just make sure you get the ones for the 450XL.

This Breville oven seems just right for us. I will do an update if anything changes.
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