Last Updated: December 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker WiFi Bluetooth 900W Discontinued
Last Updated: December 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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Usage
309cooking, steak, steaks, cooked, sous vide
+95%
-5%
" ... I just cooked a 12 lb brisket for 36 hours in my 28 qt cooler rig and it worked great. ... "
" ... It works great for cooking fish, steaks and chicken. ... "
" ... My husband loves cooking with this new toy and the food is delicious! ... "
" ... This makes an Eye of Round roast as tender as a prime rib. ... But this thing will cook absolutely perfect food every single time. ... "
" ... I’ve had the product for a few months now and have used it twice for cooking steaks. ... "
" ... Bought this item for my son for his birthday because he loves to cook. ... "
" ... Works great for cooking meat to perfection in an all but foolproof way. ... We cooked 2 steaks to medium-rare and medium on the recommended settings and found both to be a bit on the rare side. ... Chicken done was perfect and the moistest I have ever had. ... "
" ... Just what we wanted and received, have cooked many different things with this product and all turned out awesome!! ... "
Ease of Use
102easy, app, simple, wifi, recipes
+97%
-3%
" ... Great product very easy to use . ... "
" ... Well built, easy to setup right out of the box. ... "
" ... Easy to use when it works, but sometime it's difficult to get working. ... "
" ... makes sous vide easy and approachable. ... "
" ... All look nice and easy. ... "
" ... easy to manage, Bluetooth etc. ... "
" ... Easy to use either on the sous vide or via the app. ... "
" ... Super easy to get setup and cooking. ... "
Product Reliability
81unit, defective, stopped, anova, failed
+41%
-59%
" ... Plus since the replacement unit has the same issue, I wonder when will it starting a big racket like the first one. ... "
" ... At the 1 hour mark, it started beeping and was at 190F. ... "
" ... Worked for about 2 months and then stopped working ... "
" ... Defective right out of the box without a single use - can't recommend this. ... "
" ... I have received nothing but but the around for the last 10 months. ... "
" ... I've recieved two broken Anova units in the last 2 weeks, the nano and the 900w were both lemons. ... "
" ... Worked great when it worked, but just doesn't last very well. ... "
" ... I have only had the product for 4-5 months ... "
Cleaning
57dry, cook, grill, clean, vacuum sealer
+84%
-16%
" ... He used to grill a lot, and I think this way of cooking is as good as what he used to make if not better. ... "
" ... Love this one easy to clean and easy to use. ... "
" ... I enjoy smoking meats, grilling and cooking in general. ... It is very simple to set up and get cooking. ... "
" ... After cooking I finish in an iron skillet and the results have been outstanding. ... "
" ... I did pan sear it at the end about 90 seconds on each side in a cast iron pan using ghee. ... "
" ... It seems to be well constructed, disassembles for easy cleaning. ... "
" ... I had wanted to try sous vide cooking. ... "
" ... Super easy to get setup and cooking. ... "
Heating
50heat, water, cooks, heating, temp
+80%
-20%
" ... Easy cleanup, easy preparation and delicious food. ... "
" ... Makes food ten times better. ... "
" ... I really liked how the food cooked. ... "
" ... Moist food and easy prep!! ... "
" ... And don't use butane or MAP gas with it as I've read these can taint the flavor of the food. ... "
" ... I have made the best food with this cooker. ... "
" ... I don't use hot water from the tap so I use stove to heat up the water first. ... Other than the slow heat up, I have enjoyed cooking with it. ... "
" ... It cooks food perfectly. ... "
Returns
36refund, replacement, returning, sent, amazon
+11%
-89%
" ... Attempting to get my money back. ... "
" ... Completely unreliable and now past the return window. ... "
" ... If I could I would return it. ... "
" ... I returned it the same day that it was received. ... "
" ... I sent it back to supplier. ... "
" ... Returned to Amazon for a refund as Anova said it would be best to return through Amazon. ... Ordered a second one after the return was processed. ... "
" ... return it from whence it came . ... "
" ... Unfortunately it started making this noise just after the point where I could return it. ... "
Build Quality
36clamp, anova, pot, cooker, sleeve
+42%
-58%
" ... It was obviously a metal grinding issue inside the unit. ... "
" ... However about six months in the clamp holding the anova to the vessel cracked and broke. ... "
" ... There was a smell of burnt plastic. ... "
" ... The first one's clamp broke, the second one's heating element stopped working and this last one failed by rusting through and then arcing electricity underwater. ... "
" ... I removed the bottom protective cover and found the drive shaft was installed at an angle (not bent, installed wrong) so the bottom rotor hit against the translucent plastic cap. ... When I ran it without the plastic cap it was smooth and quite, but useless. ... "
" ... The first two turns of the plastic knob used to tighten the screw that holds the device in place went just fine. ... knob broke into pieces. ... "
" ... Terrible support, terrible build quality. ... "
" ... Broke after two weeks. ... "
Price
31worth, money, waste, waste your time, waste of money
+68%
-32%
" ... best investment ever!! ... "
" ... So worth purchasing. ... "
" ... Price and reputation were also factors. ... "
" ... This year she asked for one and this model had good reviews and a good price. ... "
" ... Price and reputation were also factors. ... "
" ... Got this during Prime Day for a great price. ... "
" ... Good product at a good price ... "
" ... Considering the price too, it over exceeded my expectations! ... "
Family
26house, bought, use, son, loves
+92%
-8%
" ... Bought for my son’s birthday. ... "
" ... It is used on a weekly if not daily basis in our house. ... "
" ... Kids finally eating meat. ... "
" ... Well worth it, our family swears by this ... "
" ... Husband loves it! ... "
" ... I've bought 5 of these for myself and family and everyone has loved them. ... "
" ... Otherwise a great addition to my kitchen. ... "
" ... This is a must have for all home cooks. ... "
Design
26display, design, looks, went, screen
+54%
-46%
" ... Pink all the way through and carmelized on the outside. ... "
" ... Makes me look like a Top Chef! ... "
" ... Great looking device. ... "
" ... Awesome product/design/function! ... "
" ... Look out instant pot- this little known device is coming for you!!!! ... "
" ... All look nice and easy. ... "
" ... and they end up with the same look on their faces that he had originally. ... "
" ... The unit looks great. ... "
Marketplace
25seller, bought, works as advertised, works, described
+68%
-32%
" ... I bought this when it was on sale. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Works perfectly, as advertised. ... "
" ... For operation, works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you for a great product! ... "
" ... This is probably one of my favorite purchases on amazon! ... "
" ... Amazon to replace with no hassle, thanks to Amazon will try again. ... "
Size
25broke, size, big, pot, tighten
+56%
-44%
" ... - The size is big, yes . ... If you live in a tiny apt the compact size is easier to store, but that's not really a big deal. ... "
" ... The holder attaches to the side of a pot with an easy to grip screw. ... Simply slide your Sous Vide into the holder, tighten, and you’re good to go. ... - Smaller Footprint, very tall ... "
" ... We bought a small cooler and drilled a hole in the lid so the cooker fits into it perfectly, which holds the Anova in place and hopefully is providing additional insulation/temperature control. ... "
" ... I was surprised by the size and weight. ... "
" ... Your solution can be as simple as using binder clips to clip the bags to the sides of your container, or as elaborate as dedicated racks inside the container. ... "
" ... -Fits any vessel ... "
" ... This one fits multiple size pots. ... "
" ... I prefer the well fitted molded silicone cover. ... "
Water Resistance
16hour, started, soft, hot, even though
+50%
-50%
" ... I carefully checked the water with my finger and it was scalding so. ... "
" ... The water had not even being preheat to 139F and it went dead. ... "
" ... Pulled it out again a few days later started it up and it never heated the water. ... "
" ... Synced it with my app and placed it in a lot of water and Yea it didn't work! ... "
" ... The unit continually gives a "low water" warning. ... "
" ... I used hot tap water to start it and put the anova in. ... "
" ... I bought the little floating balls to go on top of the water and was even wondering if I had wasted my money for how well this unit itself preformed. ... "
" ... So I requested for a replacement, this time it works with the water level. ... "
Defective Delivery
11unit, received, box, without, use
-100%
" ... Device received was defective. ... "
" ... Maybe just a defective unit. ... "
" ... I got a defective unit. ... "
" ... Defective right out of the box without a single use - can't recommend this. ... "
" ... I returned it the same day that it was received. ... "
" ... The item came without any amazon box, pre-wrapped packaging, just the product box itself with bents and scratches on it. ... "
" ... Excited as I was to use my new Anova I received a unit that was defective on arrival. ... "
" ... I am on my second unit - it was defective and the process I had to go through and the time it took to get a replacement authorized was a joke. ... "
Delivery
8received, day, box, open, one
+50%
-50%
" ... Package was delivered, but life was so busy I put it to the side and didn't open for about a month. ... "
" ... Does NOT work out the box. ... "
" ... I ordered the Joule by Chefsteps instead. ... "
" ... The box looked open. ... "
Product As Described
7works, described, perfectly, advertised, looked
+100%
" ... Works perfectly as advertised! ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Works perfectly, as advertised. ... "
" ... For operation, works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... This is fantastic and works as advertised. ... "
For Travel
3gfci, camping
-100%
" ... It stopped working mid cook and ruined about $80 worth of brisket that I was preparing for an upcoming camping trip. ... "
" ... So i get it set manually and about 2 hours later it trips the GFCI. ... "
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