Experts recommend Instant Omni Plus 18L more than Breville Compact Smart
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Instant Omni Plus 18L over Breville Compact Smart, but both Toaster Ovens have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Instant Omni Plus 18L received 3 recommendations: from Homes & Gardens (24 Sep 2024), The Spruce Eats (24 Jun 2024) and Food & Wine (27 Nov 2024). By contrast, Breville Compact Smart received only 1 recommendation from Food & Wine (27 Nov 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Toaster Oven | Good Housekeeping  | Homes & Gardens  | CNET  | HealthyKitchen 101  | The Spruce Eats  | Food & Wine  | Business Insider  | The Kitchn  | Wirecutter  | Reviewed  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | - | $250 |  Instant Omni Plus 18L The Instant Omni Plus 18L Toaster Oven is a versatile and spacious appliance that offers a range of cooking functions, a large capacity, and user-friendly features, making it a reliable and durable option for various cooking needs. | - | 6 | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | N/A | $170 |  Breville Compact Smart | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 27 Nov 2024 Food & Wine ranked Breville Compact Smart as #3 and Instant Omni Plus 18L as #4
Rank Toaster Oven Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 4 Breville Compact Smart Best Compact#4 out of 4 Instant Omni Plus 18L Best Air Fryer Toaster OvenSource: www.foodandwine.com - On 24 Sep 2024 Homes & Gardens ranked Instant Omni Plus 18L as #6
Rank Toaster Oven Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Instant Omni Plus 18L Best toaster oven for versatilitySource: www.homesandgardens.com - On 24 Jun 2024 The Spruce Eats ranked Instant Omni Plus 18L as #1
Rank Toaster Oven Comment #1 out of 6 Instant Omni Plus 18L Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.thespruceeats.com
After counting and adding up the 57 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Instant Omni Plus 18L outranks Breville Compact Smart. This is not to say that Breville Compact Smart is a bad option. Like Instant Omni Plus 18L, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Instant Omni Plus 18L is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Breville Compact Smart is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Toaster Oven | Good Housekeeping | Homes & Gardens | CNET | HealthyKitchen 101 | The Spruce Eats | Food & Wine | Business Insider | The Kitchn | Wirecutter | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $150 |  Panasonic FlashXpress The Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven is a compact and energy-efficient appliance that uses double infrared heating to cook food faster, making it ideal for individuals or couples with limited counter space. | 3 | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 11 |
| 2 | -1 | $250 |  Breville Smart Oven
| - | - | 4 | - | 3 | 1 | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| 3 | - | $290 |  Cuisinart Chef's Convection The Cuisinart Chef's Convection Toaster Oven is a versatile and powerful countertop oven that offers a large capacity, user-friendly interface, safety features, energy efficiency, and durability, making it a great choice for individuals or families in need of a larger capacity toaster oven. | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | - | $250 | Instant Omni Plus 18L The Instant Omni Plus 18L Toaster Oven is a versatile and spacious appliance that offers a range of cooking functions, a large capacity, and user-friendly features, making it a reliable and durable option for various cooking needs. | - | 6 | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by The Spruce Eats | 96 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by CNET | 81 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 0
| Highest score by juicingjournal.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 3 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by Homes & Gardens | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- The Breville Compact Smart Oven with Element iQ System includes most features of a larger Smart Oven in a compact footprint; Satisfy your meal needs by choosing from 8 cooking functions to make your favorites from toast for breakfast to a roast for dinner
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From Seller:
- 10-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Air fry, broil, bake, roast, dehydrate, reheat, rotisserie, toast, warm, and convection all in one appliance!
- EvenCrisp TECHNOLOGY: Advanced technology that drives air flow top down for a perfect golden finish and crispy, tender results every time!
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