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Coated Baking Tray
Yes
Convection Mode
Yes
Steam Function
No
Coated Baking Tray
Yes
Convection Mode
Yes
Steam Function
No
Our Verdict
NuWave Bravo XL Pro
CHEF iQ MiniOven
The CHEF iQ MiniOven is a better toaster oven than the NuWave Bravo XL Pro, though it’s also much pricier. The Chef iQ offers better performance for a range of uses. Unlike the NuWave, it maintains a stable temperature while cooking, making it a good choice for baking and reheating leftovers. The Chef iQ also toasts more evenly and a little faster. It comes out ahead for air frying, too, leaving more of each batch crispy and taking less time. It’s also larger and easier to clean.
Variants
- Bravo XL Pro (Stainless Steel)
- MiniOven (Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.2
7.9
Temperature Stability
3.4
7.9
Air Fry
7.5
7.9
Full Comparison
Design
Countertop Footprint
6.4
7.2
Device Dimensions
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Width
51.0 cm (20.1")
41.0 cm (16.1")
Depth
38.7 cm (15.2")
41.8 cm (16.5")
Height
28.1 cm (11.1")
36.8 cm (14.5")
Cooking Chamber
7.7
8.3
Cooking Chamber Picture
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Chamber Width
27.7 cm (10.9")
34.4 cm (13.5")
Chamber Depth
31.8 cm (12.5")
33.4 cm (13.1")
Chamber Area
880.9 cm² (136.5 in²)
1,149.0 cm² (178.1 in²)
Usable Height
13.8 cm (5.4")
12.5 cm (4.9")
Number Of Tray Positions
4
3
Maximum Pizza Size
13.0" (33.0 cm)
13.0" (33.0 cm)
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Cooking Versatility
8.6
8.5
Control Panel Picture
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Minimum Temperature
50 °F (10.0 °C)
70 °F (21.1 °C)
Maximum Temperature
500 °F (260.0 °C)
500 °F (260.0 °C)
Maximum Power Draw
1,750 W
1,725 W
Broil Power Draw
1,715 W
1,585 W
Fan Power Draw
18 W
20 W
Convection Mode
Yes
Yes
Temperature Probe
Yes
No
Steam Function
No
No
Cleaning
7.0
7.5
Cleaning Video
Cleaned Tray Picture
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Coated Baking Tray
Yes
Yes
Coated Interior
No
No
Performance
Max Capacity Toasting Evenness
6.6
7.4
Unprocessed Toast Picture
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Evenly Browned Area
78.9%
74.5%
Face-To-Face Difference
92,643.7
53,081.4
Four-Slice Toasting Evenness
7.8
8.2
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Evenly Browned Area
94.0%
82.6%
Face-To-Face Difference
112,630.7
43,718.4
Air Fry
7.5
7.9
Sorted Fries
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Fry Sorting Video
Crispy Fries
77.4%
80.0%
Overcooked Fries
6.5%
6.7%
Undercooked Fries
16.1%
13.3%
Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss
23:31
17:00
Preheat Speed
8.4
7.2
Preheat Speed
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Time To Reach 350°F
02:09
03:35
Preheat Reminder
Yes
Yes
Temperature Stability
3.4
7.9
Temperature Over Time Graph
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Average Variation From Setpoint
36.9 °F (20.5 °C)
19.7 °F (10.9 °C)
Temperature Overshoot Percentage
77.8%
11.4%
Temperature Uniformity Across Oven
5.5 °F (3.1 °C)
4.2 °F (2.4 °C)
Toasting Speed
5.4
5.8
Time To Reach Golden Brown (Max Capacity)
07:30
06:40
Time To Reach Golden Brown (Four-Slice)
07:00
06:40
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