Which is better for air frying?

They air fry the same way: 6 quartz elements, a 2-speed convection fan and a 480°F maximum. The Joule adds app presets; the BOV900 gives you the same crispness with dials.

Is the Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro worth the extra money?

At the latest prices it costs $1 more ($300.00 at eBay versus $299.00 at eBay, both as of November 6, 2026). That is worth it only if you will use the app, voice control and extra smart modes.

Which has more capacity?

The Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro lists a 1 cubic foot cavity; the Joule fits a 9x13 inch baking pan. Both handle a 13-inch pizza.

Do both have the same heating system?

Yes. Both use 6 independent quartz elements with Element iQ and digital PID temperature control, and both run from 80°F to 480°F.

Which is easier to use without a phone?

The Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. It uses knob controls and a digital display, while the Joule's extra functions live in the Breville+ app.

The Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. The Joule weighs 38.89 lbs; the BOV900's listed dimensions are 21.5 x 13.55 x 12.5 in.

Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro vs Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

These are the same oven at heart: both are Breville countertop air fryer ovens with 6 quartz elements, Element iQ, PID control, a 2-speed convection fan and 13 cooking functions. The Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro adds app and voice control, 16 smart functions and 3 app-only modes; the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro (BOV900) is the knob-and-dial version with a 1 cu ft cavity. At the latest prices they are within a dollar: $300.00 at eBay for the Joule as of November 6, 2026, and $299.00 at eBay for the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro as of November 6, 2026. Buy the Joule if you want app-guided cooking; buy the BOV900 if you want simple dials and the lowest price.

Today the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro costs $1.00 less at its best price.

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