Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro BOV900BSS: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-17
Summary
A large countertop convection oven whose air fry mode genuinely matches pod-style air fryers, with PID temperature control that held a set temperature better than any rival in Wirecutter’s 2026 tests. Running costs are electricity plus optional accessories; the research prices only a pizza stone (about $30). Wirecutter’s September 2026 update showed a $400 list price and a $320 sale price at Target, Best Buy and Macy’s at the same time.
Common problems and fixes
- Loud super-convection fan — the most consistent complaint in Wirecutter’s testing; quieter than a hair dryer but the noisiest in its class. Use the low or off fan setting for gentle baking, and if noise matters more than air-fry speed, the Cuisinart TOB-260N1NAS is the quieter pick. [2]
- Very heavy chassis — the oven is not a move-often appliance and wants a permanent counter spot. [2]
- Nonstick pizza pan coating wears — the included pan’s coating degrades with use; Breville sells a separate pizza stone (about $30 via Williams Sonoma) as the durable route. [2]
- No user-replaceable internal parts — out-of-warranty repairs go through Breville authorized servicers. In warranty, claims go through Breville, which sends a pre-paid shipping label with a typical turnaround of up to 10 business days plus shipping. [2][4]
Parts and consumables
- Pizza stone — optional extra at about $30 via Williams Sonoma, because the included nonstick pizza pan’s coating wears. [2]
Yearly running cost
Electricity only, plus optional accessories. The research gives no consumption figures, so no yearly total can be computed beyond noting the optional extras: a pizza stone at about $30 and extra dehydrator baskets. Maintenance per Wirecutter: run several empty ventilated cycles before first use, wash racks and accessories in soapy water, and clean the interior and crumb tray often to cut fire risk. [2]
When it is a good buy
- At the $320 sale price Wirecutter observed in September 2026 at Target, Best Buy and Macy’s, the case is strong: best-in-test temperature hold, genuine air frying, the large cavity and a two-year warranty. [2][3]
- At the $400 list price the value weakens: the Cuisinart TOB-260N1NAS, about $300, matches it on most cooking tasks with slightly slower crisping, quieter operation and a three-year warranty, so the Breville has to earn its place on air-fry speed or capacity. [2][3]
- Above $400 the research found no evidence to justify paying more.
- One structural caution: Breville’s current US oven page promotes the Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro and the compact BOV680 instead of this model, so first-party support documents for BOV900BSS may get harder to find over time. [1]