Which makes a bigger loaf?

The Breville, at up to 2.5 lb. The Zojirushi tops out at 2 lb, so it suits smaller households.

Which bakes more evenly?

The Zojirushi. Its heaters in the base and lid brown the top and bottom evenly, and two paddles knead more thoroughly.

Is the Zojirushi worth the extra $54?

If even browning and dough quality matter to you, yes. If you need a 2.5 lb loaf or automatic mix-ins, the Breville is the better buy.

Which is better for gluten-free bread?

Both have a gluten-free setting. The Zojirushi's dual heaters and two paddles give it an edge on texture and browning.

Can either add nuts or raisins automatically?

Only the Breville. Its ingredient dispenser drops mix-ins in at the right point in the cycle.

Both are well built, but the Zojirushi has the stronger owner ratings at 4.9 out of 5 from 276 ratings, which is the better signal of long-term reliability.

Breville Custom Bread Maker BBM800XL vs Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus

Buy the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus if even browning and a proven track record matter most; it is the better-reviewed machine and bakes a consistent rectangular loaf with dual heaters and two paddles. Buy the Breville Custom if you want a bigger 2.5 lb loaf, an ingredient dispenser, and a lower price. The Breville is $399.95 at Abt Electronics & Appliances as of November 7, 2026, and the Zojirushi is $454.00 at Amazon as of the same date, so the Breville costs about $54 less.

Today the Breville Custom Bread Maker BBM800XL costs $54.05 less at its best price.

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