The Breville Smart Oven Pro is the flagship countertop oven in Canada — a full step up from the Compact with five quartz heating elements (vs four), an interior oven light so you can actually see your food, a slow cook function, and a larger capacity that fits a 13-inch pizza or 9-slice toast. Element IQ technology still intelligently directs power across all five elements based on what you're cooking, and 10 preset functions cover everything from toast and bake to roast, slow cook, and broil.
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| Elements | 5 quartz heating elements (vs 4 in Compact) |
| Power | 1800W |
| Capacity | Fits 13" pizza or 9 slices toast |
| Functions | 10 presets including slow cook |
| Interior Light | Yes |
| Best For | Serious home cooks, larger households, replacing a wall oven |
"The convection fan on my old one finally went out after six years of daily use — still very happy with the product and bought the same model again."
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"Element IQ actually works — toast comes out evenly browned every time, which none of my previous toaster ovens managed."
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"No air fryer function on this one, but if you just want a serious toaster oven that lasts, this is it — replaced a cheaper model that died after a year."
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"Heat distributes so evenly I've stopped rotating baking sheets mid-cook. Roasted vegetables caramelize perfectly, pizza crusts blister beautifully, and temperature accuracy — verified with a thermometer — is rock solid."
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Large counter footprint — one of the biggest countertop ovens in its class
The BOV845 is nearly 19 inches wide and 16 inches deep. Buyers with smaller kitchens frequently note it dominates counter space. The Cuisinart TOA-65 covers the same capacity in a slightly smaller frame.
Source: Amazon.ca reviews, WirecutterInterior heating elements make deep cleaning difficult
The exposed quartz elements on the top and bottom of the interior are fragile — they can't be wiped directly. Grease that drips onto elements can smoke on subsequent uses and requires careful cleaning around them.
Source: Amazon.ca reviews, r/CookingSlower preheat than expected at this price point
The BOV845 takes 8–12 minutes to fully preheat to 400°F+. The "Smart" element selection helps efficiency, but buyers expecting full-oven speed are disappointed. Convection mode helps but adds noise.
Source: Amazon.ca verified buyerPremium price for a feature set competitors offer at lower cost
At $350–$450 CAD, buyers compare it to the Cuisinart TOA-70 and Ninja Foodi XL Pro, which offer air frying at similar or lower price points. The BOV845 doesn't include air fry — that's the BOV900 step-up.
Source: Amazon.ca reviews, r/CookingThe Smart Oven Pro is the best full-featured countertop oven in Breville's lineup. If you're replacing a conventional oven or supplementing it for speed, the convection and slow cook functions make it genuinely useful beyond toast. Excellent for apartment cooks who want oven-quality results.
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