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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 |
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About this item
- 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
- WARRANTY: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1800 Watts; Voltage 110 to 120 Volts
- 4 Quartz 1800 Watt Elements with Element IQ Technology
- Function dial with 8 pre set cooking functions and each element adjusts automatically for the setting you choose, to deliver the right cooking temperature at the right time for the meal you are creating
- This is not an under the cabinet toaster oven it needs some clearance on top due to the product producing heat. Voltage : 110 120 Volts
- 4 Slice capacity, 11" pizza, 0.45 cu ft. interior with 3 rack positions, pull out crumb tray and auto shut off
- Powder coated steel housing and Non stick interior cavity coating. Dimensions : 14.25 x 16 x 8.5 inches
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Easy to clean | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Temperature Control | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 3.7 |
Easy to use | — | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Value for money | — | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.6 |
Flavor | — | 4.2 | 5.0 | — | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Umilife | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
capacity | 0.45 cubic feet | 1 pounds | — | — | 0.6 cubic feet | 17 liters |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Bamboo | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
finish type | Silver | Painted | Painted | Painted | Silver | Polished |
wattage | — | — | 1800 watts | — | 1800 watts | 1500 watts |
weight | 5.9 kilograms | — | 1.2 kilograms | 2.65 pounds | 14.6 pounds | 19 pounds |
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To Steer Power Where It's Needed
Smart algorithms create the ideal cooking environment, for perfect, crispy golden results
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To Guide You to Great Cooking
Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cookies and Reheat
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All the Room for Delicious
4-Slice Toaster, 12" Pizza, roast chicken and anything else you’ve got for it
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Calculates Correct Time and Temperature
Illuminating orange during preheating and cooking, and blue once cycle is complete
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8 cooking functions | Settings | 8 cooking functions |
4 Slices; 11" Pizza | Capacity | 4 Slices; 12" Pizza |
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8 cooking functions | Settings | 9 cooking functions |
4 Slices; 11" Pizza | Capacity | 6 Slices; 13" Pizza |
Convection Powered | | |
| Element IQ System | |
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8 cooking functions | Settings | 10 cooking functions |
4 Slices; 11" Pizza | Capacity | 6 Slices; 13" Pizza |
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Product information
Brand | Breville |
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Color | BOV450XL |
Product Dimensions | 12.9"D x 17.7"W x 10.5"H |
Special Feature | Digital ControlsAuto Shut Off |
Control Type | Knob |
Door Style | Dropdown Door |
Included Components | Breville Bov450Xl Mini Smart Oven With Element Iq, Pizza Pan, Baking Pan, Broil Rack |
Model Name | BOV450XL |
Finish Type | Silver |
Cable Length | 36 Inches |
Item Weight | 12.98 pounds |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | HWI/Breville USA |
ASIN | B006CVVA7I |
Item model number | BOV450XL |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,419 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #3 in Toaster Ovens |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 23, 2011 |
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Breville Mini Smart Oven BOV450XL, Brushed Stainess Steel
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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)
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
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)
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.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
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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Price: I did considerable research before I made the purchase. At the time of my purchase, Amazon offered the best price which was at least CAD$20 cheaper than any online stores or retailers in Vancouver.
Design: It has a sleek and clean design in matt stainless steel which, I think, will go with any classic or contemporary kitchen design. The interior matt stainless steel and the sliding crumb tray make cleaning easy and convenient. The control panel has a user-friendly design, and the function dial, LCD screen and buttons for various settings are all large and easy to read and use. The LCD screen indicates if the oven is preheating, and when it reaches the pre-set temperature, the cooking time will start counting down automatically throughout the cooking cycle. It is almost a fool-proof design!
Functions: We use the Toast function almost every day. It can toast up to 4 slices of bread at a time and the browning settings range from 1 to 7 (the darkest). However, I have never made a toast with browning setting higher than 3 and it usually takes no more than 2 minutes to brown a toast to my desired crispiness. The Bagel function is good for toasting bagel, or reheating a pizza or open sandwich as it gives out higher temperature to the top without burning the bottom of the toast.
Before the Bake, Roast, Reheat and Pizza functions operate, it first starts at the pre-heating mode. This mini oven takes quite a short time to preheat and can reach a temperature of 425F within just 3 minutes. This saves a lot of energy compared to my conventional oven.
The Broil function does not require preheating and therefore makes it a great helper in my cooking. This is particular helpful when you do stir-frying and want to sear certain ingredients, such as fish or meat slices, before mixing them with other ingredients which require just quick stir-frying. I never use my conventional oven for searing because it will cost so much time and energy for preheating.
My limited experience with the Pizza function is not particularly good because it tends to make the pizza crust too dry and hard. Perhaps I just need more practice. This oven is large enough for a 10 inch pizza.
Special notes:
The 'A Bit More' button is a super design and we use it all the time! If the food is not yet cooked to our desired liking at the end of the cooking cycle, we press this button to add just a bit more time to continue the cooking cycle. For example, by pressing the button once, it adds 30 seconds to Toast, 2 minutes to Broil, and 5 minutes to Bake, etc. I can use this button anytime during the cooking cycle or immediately after.
This oven has three rack positions where you can place the wire rack. In the manual, it suggests the top position for Broil. I must say that I have never used the top position for any function because this will leave your food very close to the top heating element and you will get it burnt easily for whatever function you use. Similarly, when I use the bottom rack position for Bake or Roast, I sometimes find the bottom of the food a bit too dark. I cannot use the middle rack position for Bake or Roast because the overall interior height is just about 4.5 inches and there is not enough 'height' to move around some food, such as a medium-sized potato or yam. If I were to redesign it, I would just spread the interior height of the oven evenly into two rack positions so that in either rack position, the food will not be too close to the heating element.
This mini oven has quite a loud and sharp beeper and it sounds once every time you press any button and three times at the end of the preheating or cooking cycle. I find it a bit annoying, but over time have got used to it. I mentioned it because it might be a nuisance to other members of your household if your kitchen is near a study room or bedroom.
Finally, I need to mention that the top of the oven can get very hot during its operation and it sometimes warm up my upper kitchen cabinet a bit. Therefore you need to make sure that there is sufficient clearance between the top of the oven and your upper cabinets. Also, when I Bake or Roast, I would pull the oven a bit away from the backsplash so that the oven is not directly under the upper cabinets. I can also 're-direct' the heat by placing a plate or a cooked dish on the top of the oven and use it as a warming tray.
Conclusion: My husband and I both agreed that this was one of the best small appliances we had purchased. What we thought would be used primarily for making toasts or reheating leftovers has turned out to be a great helper in my everyday cooking. I gave it 5 stars even though there is room for improvement. If there was the choice, I would have given it four and a half stars. This Breville Mini Smart Oven is the smallest one in its series and it also comes in two other sizes. I highly recommend this mini oven to small households and would advise bigger households to consider the larger ones. By coincidence, my sister-in-law has been using the largest one for more than two years for her growing family.