The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact is the upgrade pick for anyone who wants true oven performance plus air frying in a compact countertop footprint. Element IQ directs heat precisely across four quartz elements, while the Super Convection air fry mode delivers hot circulating air for crispy results rivalling a dedicated air fryer. Ten cooking functions including toast, bake, roast, broil, pizza, cookies, and air fry cover virtually every cooking task, and the interior fits a 12-inch pizza or 6 slices of toast.
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| Technology | Element IQ + Super Convection air fry |
| Functions | 10 presets including dedicated air fry mode |
| Capacity | Fits 12" pizza or 6 slices toast |
| Power | 1800W |
| Display | LCD with precise time/temp control |
| Best For | Home cooks who want air fryer + oven in one |
"Six years in and the only issue was the convection fan finally going — still very happy with the product overall."
Source: Slickdeals community, long-term Breville owner
"Compact enough to fit under our cabinets but still does everything the bigger Smart Ovens do — air fry, toast, bake, all even and reliable."
Source: Verified Amazon.ca buyer
"Like other Breville Smart Ovens, it vents a fair amount of steam out the front during air frying — not a problem, just keep flammable items away from the front vent."
Source: Reddit r/BuyItForLife
"Super convection speeds heat up food faster and make it crispier than many other ovens we tested. The 'a bit more' button adds additional cooking time to any preset for when fries are still limp after the timer goes off."
Source: Taste of Home hands-on review
Air fry results require rotation — uneven crisping without shaking mid-cook
Unlike dedicated air fryers with a rotating basket, the BOV680 relies on a flat perforated tray. Food on the bottom crisps faster than the top; buyers need to flip or rotate halfway through for even results.
Source: Amazon.ca reviews, r/airfryerCompact capacity is smaller than expected for the footprint
The exterior is nearly as large as the BOV845 but the interior is noticeably smaller. A 9x9 baking pan fits, but there's minimal clearance. Buyers expecting the full interior of a standard smart oven are caught off guard.
Source: Amazon.ca verified buyerExterior gets extremely hot — 4–6 inches clearance required on all sides
The top and sides reach temperatures that make placement near cabinets risky. Several buyers report scorched cabinet undersides from inadequate clearance.
Source: Amazon.ca reviews, r/CookingAir fry basket sold separately in some retail bundles
Not all packages include the air fry basket accessory. Buyers who purchased without verifying have had to order it separately to use the air fry function.
Source: Amazon.ca verified buyerBest for small kitchen owners who want air fryer capability without giving up a full toaster oven slot. The compact size is both its strength and limitation. If your kitchen has space, the full-size Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer does more.
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