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Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Bluetooth 800W Anova App Included
Last Updated: June 18, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Usage
362cook, cooked, meat, steak, sous vide
+95%
-5%
" ... Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker is probably the best purchase we made in years. ... It cooks everything just like the directions say it will. ... "
" ... Perfect meat every time. ... "
" ... Looked brand new, all packaging and accessories included. ... You still need a regular frying pan (cast iron is best) to sear the meat and get those nice brown marks or you can finish on a grill, but the meat will be the juiciest you've tasted. ... "
" ... The best steaks ive ever made! ... "
" ... First time using a Sous Vide Cooker. ... "
" ... Absolute must for any cook or person that like restaurant quality food at home. ... "
" ... Best way to cook salmon, steak, and roasts. ... Recommended on the more fussy things to cook. ... "
" ... I love sous vide cooking ... "
Ease of Use
87easy, app, anova, super, easy to set
+95%
-5%
" ... i have only used this product 3 times so far but it is very easy to use. ... "
" ... Works well and easy to use. ... "
" ... The Anova is easy to operate simple to use easy to clean ... "
" ... You can use it with the app or without which is convenient. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... This is really easy to use and works perfectly. ... "
" ... Easy to use and made a big difference in flavor and tenderness. ... "
" ... It's a bit bigger than some others but it is reliable, easy to use, and the most quiet circulator. ... "
Cleaning
86cook, timer, sous vide cooking, easy to clean, way to cook
+86%
-14%
" ... I had a Sansaire for two years and this sous vide is lighter, better looking, quieter, and easier to clean. ... "
" ... We can cook a steak medium-rare, and then sear it either on the grill or in a cast-iron pan, and it is perfect! ... "
" ... Fantastic for sous vide cooking. ... "
" ... NOW, that MY kind of cooking. ... "
" ... The Anova is easy to operate simple to use easy to clean ... "
" ... Will never go back to grilling. ... "
" ... I love sous vide cooking ... "
" ... The vacuum sealing bags make it easy to ensure the food is sealed away and ready for cooking. ... "
Product Reliability
82times, anova, sous vide, week, years
+48%
-52%
" ... Nothing to compare it to so cant five it 5 stars. ... "
" ... My Anova Sous Vide broken aftes 6 months and I can't resolve this problem in my country. ... "
" ... I have used it a total of 5 times since November. ... "
" ... For a few months the unit would still work if I let it cool down between uses. ... But after 12 months, it now just no longer works. ... "
" ... It never worked. ... "
" ... Purchased on 12/28/17, failed on 2/6/18 - 40 days!!! ... "
" ... I am happily sending this defective item back today and will be replacing it with the Joule, which I just discovered can communicate with my Amazon Alexa, so looking forward to that! ... "
" ... Only giving 1 Star because I was only able to use the product about 12 times before it completely shut down. ... "
Build Quality
43cut, clamp, broke, meat, anova
+51%
-49%
" ... The clamp that connects the appliance to the pot is easy to use and held tight to a round stainless pot and a square plastic container. ... "
" ... Had a screw strip out on the holder after several months and the folks at Anova replaced it with no problem ... "
" ... I have turned cheaper cuts into high end steaks. ... "
" ... I've been loving making steaks and thick pork chops with this. ... "
" ... The chuck was fork tender, not like pulled tender but like prime cut tender. ... "
" ... But really, quality built product. ... "
" ... Was used well within reasonable tightening strength, looks like it may just be a slightly cheaper material. ... "
" ... Even the cheap cuts of beef turn out fantastic. ... "
Returns
42returned, send, returning, date, anova
+12%
-88%
" ... Ill most likely return this. ... "
" ... So I returned and ask for a replacement. ... "
" ... Now I have to return it. ... "
" ... Now I have to take the time needed to get it replaced. ... "
" ... It's been too long to return on amazon so I'll be reaching out to Anova directly. ... "
" ... Wish I had returned it before the cut off date. ... "
" ... Because i didn't use it right away, I am beyond the 30 day return period ... "
" ... Died after 2 months - no customer service to return/replace. ... "
Family
36kitchen, son, christmas, toy, sous vide
+92%
-8%
" ... My new favorite toy! ... "
" ... no need to stay in the kitchen while it works. ... "
" ... My new favorite toy! ... "
" ... I got this for my husband because so many of our friends and family had recommended it. ... "
" ... Purchased this for my son for Christmas and he LOVES it!! ... "
" ... I got this for my husband because so many of our friends and family had recommended it. ... "
" ... My wife loves it. ... "
" ... Ok so I bought this wanting to expand my kitchen toy range, and, let me say, I love it. ... "
Heating
31cooking, heat, water, temperature, heating
+90%
-10%
" ... Also great for heating food. ... "
" ... Amazing makes food super good ... "
" ... Food is much more juicer. ... "
" ... This sous vide does a fantastic job of moving the water around so you dont get warm or cold spots. ... "
" ... It has sufficienct heating capacity. ... This way it only takes a few minutes for this unit to heat water to the target cooking temperature. ... If a person was in a real hurry to reach a high cooking temperature, you could always heat a sauce pan full of water to boiling on the stove and add that to a partially water-filled cooking pot. ... "
" ... I can't imagine food without it now. ... "
" ... Food prepared is delish ... "
" ... Normal cooking would get the outside hot so you have well done on the outside and cooler towards the middle. ... Food stays hotter. ... "
Price
29price, worth, waste, worth every penny, well worth
+79%
-21%
" ... However, the price comparison is almost double. ... "
" ... Wow - I really wondered if I would use this enough to justify the expense. ... "
" ... I would buy again if this lasts for several years with moderate use unless I find something better at a comparable price point. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... Got this open box at a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... There are a few competitors in this price range. ... "
" ... Best investment ever! ... "
" ... Worth the price ... "
Marketplace
28works, advertised, anova, described, unit
+75%
-25%
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... I'm so glad I learned about using them together in another Amazon review. ... "
" ... I bought it right here on Amazon. ... "
" ... This thing works well, as advertised. ... "
" ... Amazing, I bought from Amazon Warehouse and it all looked brand new. ... "
" ... This is a picture of the pork belly I did. ... "
" ... works as advertised . ... "
" ... Best purchase I’ve made on Amazon. ... "
Size
19compact, vide, sous, clip, broke
+74%
-26%
" ... Had a screw strip out on the holder after several months and the folks at Anova replaced it with no problem ... "
" ... Looks like will have to buy a replacement mount to continue use. ... "
" ... Can't wait to try this with some seafood and short ribs! ... "
" ... He has used regular zip lock bags and binder clips to clip his meat to his saucepan and says it works so very well. ... "
" ... Easy to use and very compact. ... "
" ... Screw the insta pot, this is what everyone should be raving about! ... "
" ... But that list is actually pretty small . ... "
" ... The clamp that connects the appliance to the pot is easy to use and held tight to a round stainless pot and a square plastic container. ... "
Design
19unit, tool, operation, milkers, looks like
+79%
-21%
" ... If you do it too soon, it will still harden, but will turn funny colors. ... "
" ... One of my favorite kitchen appliances. ... "
" ... The display is easy to understand. ... "
" ... The machine itself is well constructed, maintains a consistent temp, and has a pleasant aesthetic. ... "
" ... Then broil to crisp up ... "
" ... Then broil to crisp up ... "
" ... My favorite tool in the kitchen. ... "
" ... My favorite tool in the kitchen. ... "
Delivery
16opened, anova, sous vide, packaging, arrived
+69%
-31%
" ... Prepared the steaks to perfect condition. ... "
" ... Arrived on time as promised. ... "
" ... The replacement arrived the next day thanks to Amazon. ... "
" ... Delivered right on time ... "
" ... Just received the Anova today. ... "
" ... Ordered/shipped and arrived as expected. ... "
" ... Delivered right on time ... "
" ... The new Anova Sous Vide finally arrived and it was labeled as a refurbished unit, not a new unit which we had paid for. ... When we complained to Anova, they responded that the unit we returned never arrived. ... "
Water Resistance
14pot, ziplock bag, water bath, steaks, sear
+64%
-36%
" ... When everyone is ready eat I pull them all from the water bath, give them a pretty quick sear on the grill, and we can all eat hot steak at the same time, done to individual liking. ... "
" ... I accidentally dropped it in the pot and it completely got submerged while on and running. ... "
" ... It seems well made, and it circulates water well. ... "
" ... It seems well made, and it circulates water well. ... "
" ... The steaks I made took an hour in the water then just a few minutes to sear. ... "
" ... Virtually no evaporation and loss of water. ... "
" ... The steaks I made took an hour in the water then just a few minutes to sear. ... "
" ... I used a giant lobster pot for the water bath. ... You would be hard pressed to overestimate the size of the container needed for the water bath. ... steaks and the device in the water. ... "
Product As Described
11advertised, described, expected, well, see
+100%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It worked as expected. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... This thing works well, as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... It is quite bigger than what I expected. ... "
" ... Works just as advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised . ... "
Installation
7user, manual, included, followed, engineer
+43%
-57%
" ... They don't have a repair department. ... "
" ... I should probably mention I'm a computer engineer. ... "
" ... When I questioned the method to the tech and re-confirmed his instructions I was given this obvious scripted response. ... "
" ... As the man once said, “There's an old saying in Tennessee -- I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee -- that says, fool me once, shame on -- shame on you. ... "
Defective Delivery
6got, unit, received, maybe, item
+17%
-83%
" ... I got a damage item. ... "
" ... I got a damage item. ... "
" ... the device that I received, is not working in the first place. ... "
" ... I am happily sending this defective item back today and will be replacing it with the Joule, which I just discovered can communicate with my Amazon Alexa, so looking forward to that! ... "
" ... Second unit arrived and connected right away and I thought well maybe I just got a defective unit. ... "
For Travel
3home, cooking
+100%
" ... Is definitely a trip cooking jambalaya in the hotel room. ... "
" ... Super easy, super portable (we took it to on the road - all you need is an electric outlet. ... "
" ... I own two of these (1 is in a vacation home) and originally I LOVED it! ... "
Original Product
3junk, anova
+33%
-67%
" ... For me, a piece of junk. ... "
" ... This thing is a cheap piece of junk IMO! ... "
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