Breville countertop convection oven BOV845BSS

For everyday meals that feel like too much effort for a full-size oven, the Breville Smart Oven Pro offers a countertop alternative with convection and a slow-cook setting. Its ten cooking functions cover familiar jobs such as toast, baking and reheating, while the interior light lets you see inside at the end of a cycle. The brushed stainless steel finish gives it a kitchen-appliance look, but the details that matter most are its listed interior capacity and the range of cooking modes. It is designed to do more than toast, though its cooking-time claim is an upper limit, not a promise for every recipe.

Key specifications

The BOV845BSS uses five independent quartz elements, with the Element iQ system directing power where it is needed. It is rated at 1800 watts and has a stated temperature range of 120–450 °F. Convection circulates hot air with an inbuilt fan, Breville says this can reduce cooking time by up to 30%, so results will depend on the food and setting rather than matching that figure every time.

Its ten functions are Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cookies, Reheat, Warm and Slow Cook. The interior measures 18.5 x 15.7 x 11.1 inches and is described as fitting six slices of bread, a 13-inch pizza, a roast chicken, a 9-cup muffin tray or a 4.4 qt Dutch oven. Slow Cook runs for up to 10 hours before automatically switching to keep warm. The interior light turns on at the end of a cooking cycle and has an independently controlled button, auto shut-off is also listed.

Who it’s for

It may suit you if you want one countertop appliance for quick toast, a small pizza, baking and longer, low-temperature cooking. For example, you could reheat leftovers at lunch, then use Slow Cook for a meal that needs several hours to develop flavour, without switching to a separate cooking method. That range makes it more versatile than a basic toaster oven, while still leaving room for a full-size oven when you need more capacity.

It won’t suit you if you need the capacity of a standard large oven or want a guaranteed reduction in cooking time. The stated interior dimensions help with checking whether your cookware fits, but the product details don’t give its exterior dimensions, so they don’t establish how much counter space it will occupy.

Everyday use

The ten settings make this a practical choice for households that regularly alternate between toast, baking, roasting and reheating. The interior light is a useful touch when checking food without relying only on the end-of-cycle signal. Breville also describes free recipes, classes and guides through Breville+, treat those as supporting resources, rather than a reason on their own to choose the oven.

A useful distinction is how you plan to cook: if you only need toast and occasional reheating, a simpler countertop oven may be enough. The Smart Oven Pro’s added appeal is its convection and slow-cook modes. Its stated capacity gives a helpful guide to what fits inside, but it doesn’t replace checking cookware dimensions before relying on a particular pan.

Buying questions

Does convection guarantee cooking up to 30% faster? No. The listed reduction is “up to” 30%, and actual cooking time can vary by food and setting.

Can it slow-cook a meal? Yes. The Slow Cook function is designed for long, low-temperature cooking and runs for up to 10 hours before switching to keep warm.

What cookware is listed as fitting inside? The stated examples include a 13-inch pizza, a 9-cup muffin tray and a 4.4 qt Dutch oven. Check your own cookware against the interior dimensions before choosing it for a particular dish.

Final verdict

Choose the Breville BOV845BSS if you’ll use its mix of convection, everyday oven functions and slow cooking, and the listed interior capacity suits your meals. Skip it if a basic toaster oven covers your needs, or if you need confirmed exterior measurements before deciding where it will sit.