NUWAVE Brio 6-Quart Digital: Review, Pros & Cons

Summary

The NuWave Brio 6-Quart Digital is the simpler, lower-cost member of the Brio 6-qt family: a 6-qt basket, 1800 W of selectable power (900/1500/1800 W), a preheat function at 360°F, and top-rack dishwasher-safe parts. Check the wattage setting before every cook, since the unit remembers 900 or 1500 W and can leave food undercooked.

Strengths

Selectable 900/1500/1800 W lets you match the load to your circuit.
Top-rack dishwasher-safe basket, net and base tray.
Dedicated preheat holds temperature through a 5-minute ready window.
NuWave sells replacement baskets, nets, dividers and tabs.
The fan is user-replaceable per iFixit’s guide.
Owners of the Brio 6-qt family report good results on chicken and roasted vegetables.

Weaknesses

No independent instrumented test of this exact variant exists.
Chicken wings did not brown or crisp in the sibling test, and one owner reported wings taking about 1.5 hours and coming out undercooked.
Non-stick coating is reported as subpar; the mesh basket rips sponges and traps food.
A “new appliance” plastic smell is common; iFixit recommends running the unit empty for at least 25 minutes, then cooling 15 minutes with the basket open.
No internal light, so checking doneness means opening the basket.
Temperature accuracy on the sibling measured 5°F low at 300°F and 20°F high at 400°F.

Verified specifications

Model/item number	BM37001, printed on the manual.
Capacity	6 qt (5.68 L).
Electrical	120 V, 1800 W maximum, selectable 900 / 1500 / 1800 W.
Default cook cycle	360°F for 15 minutes.
Preheat	dedicated PRE-HEAT function, default 360°F for 15 minutes, then a 5-minute “READY” countdown with the temperature held before cooking begins.
Controls	ON/OFF, WATTS, START/PAUSE, PRE-HEAT, MENU, and temp/time adjustment.
Included parts	base tray, fry pan basket, fry pan basket net, fry pan divider, silicone tabs.
Clearance	at least 3 inches free space on the back, left, right and top.
Cleaning	base tray, fry pan basket and basket net are top-rack dishwasher safe; do not immerse the unit.
Temperature range	not stated in the manual pages read; cooking charts show temperatures up to 390°F. The probe sibling is rated 50–400°F, not confirmed for this variant.
Dimensions	not published for this variant; the probe sibling (B07Z6RHKFV) measured 11 × 13 × 13 in and 15 lbs.

Full research notes and sources

Cooking performance and owner reports

No credible instrumented test of this exact variant (B07W6JVXTM) was found. The two detailed third-party tests cover the probe/smart sibling (B07Z6RHKFV) and are reported here as sibling evidence only. These results may not transfer to this variant’s simpler controls.

Owners report good results on chicken and roasted vegetables, and one owner who paid about $80 reported wings taking roughly 1.5 hours and coming out undercooked. Treat these as signals, not a measured defect rate.

Check the wattage setting before each cook: the unit remembers the last 900/1500/1800 W setting after power-off, and a lower setting lengthens cook times and can produce undercooked food.

Cleaning and upkeep

Clean after every use. The base tray, basket and net are top-rack dishwasher safe; wipe the exterior with a damp cloth and do not immerse the unit. The mesh basket traps food and the non-stick coating is reported as subpar, so hand washing with a soft sponge is safer. Keep 3 inches of clearance and do not block the rear vent. The “new appliance” plastic smell is common; iFixit recommends running the unit empty for at least 25 minutes, then cooling 15 minutes with the basket open before first cooking.

Repairs, parts and warranty

NuWave sells replacement base trays, fry pan baskets, basket nets, dividers and silicone tabs, and the fan is user-replaceable per iFixit’s guide. Electronics and heating elements are not documented as user-serviceable in the sources read. The warranty is 1 year on electrical components for the original purchaser through authorized channels in the continental US. Repair and replacement go through NuWave’s service department, with parts and labor at the owner’s cost after expiry.

Is it worth it?

Value depends on price. At about $60-80 this is an acceptable basic air fryer for a buyer who accepts inconsistent crisping and cleaning effort. From about $81-100 it is only fair against better-tested competitors such as the Cosori 5.8-qt and Instant Vortex 6-qt. Above about $100 the probe/smart sibling or a better-tested unit is the better buy unless the gourmet kit or a lower price specifically matters.

Which model this is

This page covers the 2020-era 6-qt digital unit, item number BM37001, ASIN B07W6JVXTM. It is the simpler member of the Brio 6-qt family: no temperature probe and 6 preprogrammed recipes instead of the 100 presets on the “Healthy Digital Smart” sibling (ASIN B07Z6RHKFV). A “renewed” listing of the same 6-qt digital unit exists on the manufacturer site. Match on the item number and ASIN before buying, since retailer listings often show the probe variant instead.