Breville BOV800XL vs BOV900BSS… Both of these Breville toaster ovens can roast a turkey for Thanksgiving. But other than that function, they can do so much more. They’re called “Smart” ovens mainly because of the presence of at least 5 independent heating elements that automatically adjust to the setting of your choice. This ensures that the cooking temperature is precisely distributed below and above the food “where it’s needed most.”

But although the BOV800XL and the BOV900BSS have several features in common, there are considerable differences that set them apart. Let’s take a look at them in this comparison report.

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Comparison Chart: Breville BOV800XL vs BOV900BSS Toaster Oven

This comparison chart is a truly useful tool that you can use to easily spot where these toaster ovens are different. Scroll down slowly. See any?

Breville Toaster Oven
Model Number	Check Price » Breville BOV800XL	Check Price » Breville BOV900BSS
Other Name	the Smart Oven	the Smart Oven Air
Weight	22 lbs	33 lbs
Product Dimensions (W x D x H)	19.5 x 15.5 x 11 in	21.5 x 17.5 x 12.5 in
Color	Silver	Silver
Material Type	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Peak Power	1800 – 5 Quartz Element	1800 – 6 Quartz Element
Cooking Functions	9 (Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cookies, Reheat and Warm)	13 (Toast, Bagel, Broil, Bake, Roast, Warm, Pizza, Proof, Airfry, Reheat, Cookies, Slow Cook, Dehydrate)
Color Changing LCD (inches)	2 x 2.5	3 x 2.5
Capacity
Interior Capacity (cubic feet)	0.8	1.0
Interior Size	13.25 x 11.25 x 5.25 inches	16 x 13.5 x 7 inches
Toast Slice	6	9
Pizza Slice	13 inches	13 inches
Features
Stainless Steel Housing	✅	✅
Non-Stick Interior	✅	✅
Element IQ	✅	✅
Temperature and Frozen Food Buttons	✅	✅
Timer	✅	✅
Magnetic Auto-Eject Rack	✅	✅
Convection	✅ (super)	✅
PID Temperature Control	❌	✅
Air Fry	❌	✅
Dehydrate	❌	✅
Proof	❌	✅
Phase Cook	❌	✅
Slow Cook with Auto Keep Warm	❌	✅
Interior Oven Light	❌	✅

Key Differences: Breville BOV800XL vs BOV900BSS

Now, here’s the list of the notable differences between the Smart Oven and the Smart Oven Air by Breville.

Size and Weight

Which one is bigger? Which one is heavier? At 33 pounds, the Smart Oven Air or Breville BOV900BSS is heavier by 11 pounds. It’s also bigger (width) by about 2 inches.

When it comes to interior capacity, it’s expected that the Smart Oven Air is bigger. It can accommodate 9 toast slices. In comparison, the Smart Oven can accommodate 6 toast slices.

Heating Elements

Both of these oven toasters have are equipped with an Element IQ function, which automatically adjusts the temperature of the heating elements to where it’s needed most.

The difference lies in the number of heating elements these toasters have. The BOV800XL has 5 quartz elements and the BOV900BSS has 6.

LCD Display

Both have an LCD screen to display the setting of your choice, but they differ in size. The BOV900BSS has a larger LCD screen by 1 inch.

Features and Functions

Overall, the Smart Oven Air (BOV900BSS) has more features than the Smart Oven (BOV800XL). Below are the features that you can see in the BOV900BSS but are not present in the BOV800XL.

The BOV900BSS has 13 functions, while the BOV800XL has 9 pre-programmed settings. These are the 4 other functions that the BOV900BSS has that the BOV800XL doesn’t: Proof, Airfry, Slow Cook, Dehydrate.

Aside from that, the BOV800XL doesn’t have an interior ove light. Also, it’s not equipped with a PID temperature control feature.

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Final Word: Breville BOV800XL vs BOV900BSS

Here’s our recommendation.

Obviously, the BOV900BSS has more features than the BOV800XL, but it also comes with a hefty price tag. If budget isn’t a concern, get yourself a Breville BOV900BSS (or Smart Oven Air). You can do so much more with this toaster oven.

Where to Buy Breville BOV800XL and BOV900BSS

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