Anova Precision Oven Review | Kitchen Equipment

Combi Ovens are great.
They have so many functions with a high degree of manual variability for the pro cook. But they're normally only available in the commercial setting.
Can this model by Anova for the home cook really live up the hype?
Oven yang terbaik dari Anova? Ataupun oven yang cacat pula?
Anova 蒸焗爐 到底好不好？
Anova Oven: anovaculinary....
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[@LeonardYTVern]

#UPDATE: When the oven needs a descale, a "descale" button lights up on the LED Panel, and after adding your descaling solution into the water tank, clicking on it results it an automatic descaling cycle, which is very neat!

[@adampoll4977]

Great review by someone who understands how it works. Ever since I got mine I rarely use my (actually rather good) built-in oven as the precise temp and rapid heat-up is just superior for nearly every cook. The only negative reviews I've seen are from people who expect the oven to do everything automatically, but that ISN'T why I wanted this oven - I wanted control of everything and this is exactly what you get. Also, people in the USA are less happy with the heat-up and recovery time because they don't use real electricity (110-120volts ;) )

[@leonosbo]

My GE microwave from 2005 finally crapped out. At first kzbin.infoUgkxO_Bc204MGjxDl87cOKcdgaRhzSqGmv_g I was unsure because I was looking for something with the exact same features. Found it with this one. Interior space cavity was large, but the outside was smaller than my old one. I love the one-button push for 1-6 minutes, and the 30 second add or 30 second start. and MOST IMPORTANTLY, I love how you can adjust the power level during cooking. The reviews said it could not be done, but this marked all the other boxes. and happy to say, it does. I can hit 1 minute start, and change the power level from 10 to 5, 30 seconds in, without interruption. my favorite feature!

[@CarloDiMartino]

I have owned one of these for around a year now and I find your review very thorough and accurate.

[@LeonardYTVern]

Thanks for dropping by! I hope you still get a good use out of it on the daily?

[@doejohn6197]

Update?

[@vern2982]

Great review. The minor issues that you pointed out such as setting temperature and anova app is an important part of deciding whether to get it or not.

[@BrynnaYap]

Thanks for the video. I have been debating on purchasing this oven since its release but have not taken the plunge yet. As a fellow Malaysian, I appreciate the humidity reference. I live in abroad now so maybe I could benefit from the humidity setting more than if I were back in KL. Thanks again!

[@LeonardYTVern]

Cheers! Thanks for dropping by!

[@Michael_Courtney]

Good review. I want one but setting which heating element combinations you use from the app is a no go for me. Bad design IMO. You should just be able to click which ones you want on the control panel. For example, the back element and the top and bottom all on.

[@vincanityl]

Been thinking about this oven for years now. Tempted to press the purchase button right now...

[@LeonardYTVern]

wait for the black friday sales!

[@vincanityl]

@@LeonardYTVern 20% off right now

[@LeonardYTVern]

@@vincanityl ahhh, then it might be worthwhile then!

[@user-tu9st7nm2c]

I have a new in the box Anova precision oven for sale I returned the first one for a bad fan bearing but have decided that the features of the oven don't match my needs. I have it listed on the Stillwater Oklahoma craigslist. I won't include a link here. If you search Anova both of my ads should show up.

[@Lollipopper13]

Very lovely review!

[@LeonardYTVern]

Any of you a fan of this oven? I love it but I think my partner who doesn't cook as much as I do would :(

[@esthertan740]

I jus unbox the oven then I found ur video. Thank you for the review. I’m not a cook and first time owning an oven…. Am I in trouble now since it’s not a so smart oven for a non cooking person. 😅 Do I need to use any particular utensil for this oven or those I used to use in the microwave can do ?? Help …!

[@squarecracker]

terima kasih lah

[@gordenkoh]

Great review here! Have been using other Anova products and am thinking of getting the APO too. I live in Singapore, and was wondering if there’s any concerns regarding the warranty? (Seems pretty limited outside US and Canada) Thanks in advance!

[@bene123photographer]

Carosell listing sg show up a lot of semi broke annova ovens - basically annova seems to be sending out a new oven if one comes defective . But the defect rate feels high to me . I am also on the fence .

[@PlebiasFate1609]

have you tried the fotile one oven combi oven? if so how would you compare it to this?

[@chakdanam]

Thanks for the awesome review. Just have one simple question. I have an oven named UNOX XFT-135 and use it for baking cakes. What I like about the oven is that it doesn't have any heating wire revealed inside it and the heat it produces is only coming out of the convection fan. This helps the surface of cakes not to be overcooked before the inside is cooked well. So I am curious if Anova Precision Oven has a feature that I can turn off the heating wires at the top and bottom and let the hot air come out of the fan only. Again, thank you for this review.

[@LeonardYTVern]

short answer: yes :)

[@JosephKChen]

I just ordered one! on sale now with coupon code. can you make videos on what foods I can make with it?

[@LeonardYTVern]

Sure thing! Heads up, we have tested their chicken wing recipe and will be dropping it soon. So do subscribe to check that out!!

[@KayakMackerel]

Hi Leonard. Thank you for the review. Is the temperature on the outside very hot or is well insulated?

[@LeonardYTVern]

It's well insulated (at least for my model), I don't feel crazy heat when cracking the hot box to max temp when next to it when closed, but when you open you feel the massive heat within the hotbox

[@KayakMackerel]

@@LeonardYTVern thanks

[@hardyenterprise]

Hi Leonard Thanks for a great video and product insight. Like to purchase. I'm in South Africa and we use 220V. Where did you purchase your 220V model? US has the 120V version only. Your assistance will be appreciated. Regards

[@LeonardYTVern]

I bought it on their website anovaculinary.com/anova-precision-oven/ Just select UK model (220v) upon checkout

[@pjpororo323]

Hi Leonard, thanks for your insight. I am actually contemplating to get one, but am concern like what you have shared that the app is cluttered, not as clean and easy to navigate as the sous vide precision cooker. Hence does it mean that there isn't enuf of users posting their "experiments" on the app to give sufficient "tried & tested" recipes for the community to share? How does one transition from the sous vide mode to the roasting mode? Hmmm, alot to consider.

[@LeonardYTVern]

Frankly, you shouldn't make a decision based on the app. The app's recipes are limited mainly due to lack of community discussion I feel. But the key functions still comes down to precision cooking and if you would use it to that extend. If you're looking for presets and easy cooking, this probably isn't the oven for you. On that note though, the app function for stage cooking works pretty decent. Hope this helps

[@pjpororo323]

@@LeonardYTVern yes it definitely is. thanks, appreciates it. And in addition, the size matters as well

[@anhnb]

Does the door get hot when operating at high temp? Thank you

[@LeonardYTVern]

nah not at all

[@macchiatomemory]

Great review, thank you! How would you say this oven fared for: medium-grain rice, steamed fish, and ribeye steak?

[@LeonardYTVern]

in the 100% humidity function, assume there is no water loss in cooking rice as you would in a standard pot; so metrically speaking (grams) 1:1 for most rice except wholegrain. Steamed fish works great if you use sous vide; treating it like a steam oven, i still have mixed results and feelings as the steam is not constant/consistent throughout the cook. Ribeye sous vide, great Broiler to form crust, not too bad although i would still prefer a cast iron pan over high heat

[@endriu19]

Can you set the application so that the oven bakes, for example, 30 minutes at 200 degrees, and then switches itself to 180 and bakes another 30 minutes? ;)

[@LeonardYTVern]

yep, but only through the app

[@DaveTRB40]

Hey I am considering getting one of these for sourdough baking primarily as any other stream oven in aus are 2-3000+ So my question is does it cover the steam/moisture levels good for the oven spring just wanting to make it easier then my current work around of spray water into dish when I put the loaf in to cook

[@LeonardYTVern]

Short answer: yes it does However, I would still spray the bread as it enters for a compensatory effect when you open the oven door.

[@mycontainergarden]

Too Much talking and NO COOKING,,,

[@LeonardYTVern]

It isn't a cooking video mate...

[@danh5637]

Your English annunciation is very bad and difficult to understand

[@monabauer7002]

Thank you for very much for the review. Awesome you reply to people with comments and questions. I am still looking mostly for an oven that bakes well as my wall oven is not reliable 🧓