What to know first
- 10 cooking functions including Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cookies, Reheat, Warm, and Slow Cook
- Convection fan for airflow and faster, more even cooking on many foods
- Interior oven light turns on at the end of cooking and can be switched on with a button
- Includes an oven rack, enamel baking pan, enamel broiling rack, and a 13-inch non-stick pizza pan
- Large enough for 6 slices of toast and designed for more than just toasting
What the Breville Smart Oven Pro is
The Breville Smart Oven Pro is a countertop toaster oven built to cover the jobs people normally bounce between appliances for: toast, bake, roast, broil, reheat, and warm. It also adds a Slow Cook mode, which is unusual in this category and aimed at longer, low-temperature cooking.
Instead of a couple of dials and a timer, it uses an LCD display and a set of cooking functions that guide you into the right general setup for the food you’re making. In plain terms, it’s trying to remove the guesswork that makes toaster ovens feel fiddly, like which rack position to use and how to think about time and temperature for different foods.
It’s also a convection toaster oven, meaning it has a fan to circulate hot air. That matters most when you want better browning and more even cooking across a pan, like cookies, roasted vegetables, or a pizza.
Why it stands out
The biggest reason to pay for the Breville Smart Oven Pro is that it’s designed to be used like a real small oven, not a backup appliance. You get 10 dedicated cooking functions (including Cookies and Pizza, not just generic bake and broil), plus convection and an interior light. Those are quality-of-life features you notice every day, especially if you cook in it constantly.
Breville’s Element IQ system is part of the appeal here. The practical promise is smarter heat management across multiple heating elements so the oven can better match the job you selected. Breville positions it as more precise and stable heat, and it is paired with a fast preheat specification (1800W on the US product listing).
Capacity is another part of the premium pitch. Breville lists it as a 6-slice toast oven and includes a 13-inch pizza pan, which is a good signal that it’s meant to handle family-style batches, not just a single serving. If you routinely cook on a quarter sheet style pan size in a countertop oven, the included 12-inch by 12-inch enamel pan gives you a realistic sense of the working footprint.
Finally, the interface is a real differentiator if you’re tired of squinting at tiny markings. The LCD display and dedicated buttons (including for the oven light and convection) make it easier to use the features you paid for instead of leaving the oven stuck in one mode forever.
What it is like to own
On a normal day, the Smart Oven Pro is the kind of appliance you leave on the counter and use in quick bursts: toast and bagels in the morning, reheat leftovers at lunch, then bake or roast at dinner without heating up the whole kitchen with a full-size oven. Breville also builds in an interior light that turns on at the end of cooking and can be switched on manually, which is genuinely helpful when you’re trying to judge browning through the door.
The included accessories cover the basics well: one oven rack, a 12-inch by 12-inch enamel baking pan, a 12-inch by 12-inch enamel broiling rack, and a 13-inch non-stick pizza pan. That means you can start cooking right away without immediately shopping for pans that fit.
For longer cooking, the Slow Cook function is designed for low-and-slow runs up to 10 hours, then it automatically switches to Keep Warm. If you like the idea of slow-cooked meals but don’t want another appliance taking up space, this feature can be a real reason to choose this model.
Cleanup and placement matter with any countertop oven. This one is a substantial stainless steel unit, and at least one owner report notes the top can get extremely hot during use. Practically, that means you should plan for breathing room and avoid storing bread or anything in plastic packaging on top of it.
What to know before you buy
First, make sure it fits your counter and your cooking style. The listed dimensions are 18.9 inches wide, 15.9 inches deep, and 10.9 inches high. That is not a “tuck it in the corner” toaster oven. It earns that space when you actually cook in it several times a week.
Second, do not buy it mainly for the Slow Cook feature unless you already have cookware that fits and you are comfortable choosing a dish. One owner report specifically calls out that it does not include a dedicated slow-cooking dish, which can make the feature feel less plug-and-play.
Third, be realistic about what “fits a pizza” means for you. Breville includes a 13-inch pizza pan, but usable cavity and rack clearance are what determine whether your favorite frozen pizza, your preferred pan, and your preferred rack position all work together. Measure the cookware you plan to use before you commit.
The specs that matter
You are not guessing which mode to use. The presets are meant to steer you toward sensible heat and timing for common foods, which is a big deal if you use the oven daily.
A fan moves hot air around the cavity, which can help with browning and more even cooking across a pan, especially for cookies, roasted vegetables, and pizza.
Higher wattage supports faster preheating and stronger heat output for countertop cooking. In day-to-day use, it can mean less waiting compared with a full-size oven.
This is built for long, low-temperature cooking without babysitting. It can replace some slow-cooker use if you have the right dish and you like countertop-oven flexibility.
You can check browning without opening the door as often. That’s convenient, and it also helps maintain heat when you are baking.
You can cook a wider range of foods right away, and the included pan sizes give you a practical sense of what fits without buying extra gear first.
This is a larger countertop oven. Measure your counter depth and overhead clearance, and plan where the door will swing and where heat will vent.
Who this product fits
You want to stop heating up the whole kitchen for small dinners
The Breville Smart Oven Pro is built for baking and roasting in a countertop format, with convection to help with even cooking. It is a practical way to cook weeknight portions without firing up a full-size oven.
You bake often and want more control than a basic toaster oven
Between the Bake and Cookies functions, convection, and the clearer LCD controls, this model is aimed at people who actually bake in their toaster oven, not just reheat pizza.
Your household does a lot of toast and bagels at once
It is designed to toast up to 6 slices and includes a Bagel function, so it is better suited to family mornings than a small two-slice toaster oven.
You like slow-cooked meals but do not want another appliance
Slow Cook runs up to 10 hours and then switches to Keep Warm. If you already have an oven-safe dish that fits the cavity, it can cover some slow-cooker style meals without dedicating space to a separate unit.
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Breville Smart Oven Pro FAQ
Does the Breville Smart Oven Pro have convection?
Yes. It has a convection setting with a built-in fan to circulate hot air. Convection is most useful for more even browning and faster cooking on foods like cookies, roasted vegetables, and pizza.
How many slices of toast does the Breville Smart Oven Pro hold?
Breville lists it as a 6-slice toaster oven on the Toast function. That is a meaningful upgrade if you regularly toast for more than one person.
What accessories come with the Breville Smart Oven Pro?
It includes one oven rack, a 12-inch by 12-inch enamel baking pan, a 12-inch by 12-inch enamel broiling rack, and a 13-inch non-stick pizza pan. You can start cooking immediately without hunting for compatible pans.
Can the Breville Smart Oven Pro slow cook like a slow cooker?
It includes a Slow Cook function designed for long cook times up to 10 hours, then it automatically switches to Keep Warm. It does not include a dedicated slow-cooking dish, so you will need an oven-safe dish that fits the cavity.
How much counter space does the Breville Smart Oven Pro need?
The listed dimensions are 18.9 inches wide, 15.9 inches deep, and 10.9 inches high. You should also plan for door swing and safe clearance around the oven, since countertop ovens vent heat and the exterior can get hot.
Should you buy the Breville Smart Oven Pro?
Buy the Breville Smart Oven Pro if you want a premium countertop oven you will actually rely on. The combination of convection, a genuinely useful set of cooking functions, an interior light, and a clearer interface makes everyday cooking feel less like fiddling with a gadget and more like using a small oven that happens to live on your counter.
Pass if you only need occasional toast or you are mainly shopping for maximum cavity size per dollar. The Smart Oven Pro makes the most sense when it replaces a lot of small-oven tasks in your routine and you will use those nicer controls and features all the time.