Which is better for air frying?

The Smart Oven Air. It has a dedicated air fry mode and super convection; the Smart Pro only does bake, roast and toast.

Is the Smart Oven Air worth the extra $120?

If you will use air fry and dehydrate and need 9-slice capacity, yes. If you mainly toast and bake, the Smart Pro covers that for less.

Which one fits a small kitchen better?

The Smart Pro. It is about 2.5 inches narrower, 1.4 inches shallower and 7 kg lighter.

Which has the wider temperature range?

The Smart Oven Air, at 80-480 °F versus 120-450 °F on the Smart Pro.

Which preheats faster?

The Smart Pro reaches about 300 °F in roughly 4m 55s; the Smart Oven Air takes about 6m 45s to reach 350 °F.

Which has better owner ratings?

The Smart Oven Air, at 4.6 from 8,200 ratings versus 4.5 from 4,300 for the Smart Pro.

Breville Smart Pro Toaster Oven vs Breville Smart Oven Air

Buy the Smart Pro Toaster Oven if you mostly toast, bake and roast for one or two people and want to spend less. Buy the Smart Oven Air if you want air frying, dehydrating, 9-slice capacity and a wider 80-480 °F range. On November 5, 2026 the Smart Pro is $200.00 at Etoile Home & Tech and the Smart Oven Air is $319.95 at Best Buy, a gap of about $120.

Today the Breville Smart Pro Toaster Oven costs $119.95 less at its best price.

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