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ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide 1100 Watts White Body Stainless Steel Cap Base
Last Updated: February 24, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Food Items
378cooked, steak, chicken, cooking, sous vide
+97%
-3%
" ... I have cooked several different types of steaks, chicken, sausages, vegetables, even hard boiled eggs and they all came out PERFECT! ... You will be happy eating some of the best food you have ever put in your mouth. ... Meat of all kinds is juicier, more flavorful, more tender and NEVER overcooked! ... My favorite way to cook just about anything now. ... "
" ... What a great new way to cook! ... "
" ... To be honest, I've only made steak with Jouley but steak is really the only thing that I eat. ... I will never cook another steak without my Jouley. ... "
" ... I Really like this product and would recommend it to those looking for an immersion cooker Can't wait to see whats next from chefsteps. ... "
" ... The Sous Vide cooks my water and then I simply sear and the steak is perfect. ... "
" ... It is simple to use and the food comes out great. ... "
" ... Perfect meat every time. ... "
" ... So far we have cooked steak, chicken, fish, and "boiled eggs" in the Sous Vide. ... "
Apps
192joule, easy to use, recipes, cooking, anova
+84%
-16%
" ... The Joule app is user friendly. ... "
" ... - App quality is good ... "
" ... 7 - The apps for both cookers do not have much in presets that would be used for everyday meals. ... Whether or not the Joule or the Anova cooker is best for you depends on your uses and your availability to the apps. ... With the phone apps, I can easily flip back and forth between cookers. ... I like the Joule app better than the Anova app because it has presets for meats, poultry, and seafood rather an recipes that do nothing for me when planning the cooking of a protein. ... "
" ... I was connecting the app with Joule, choosing the cooking program and starting to cook. ... "
" ... App is easy to use and has a lot of premade options depending on what you want to cook or you can just set your temp and time. ... "
" ... Setup is as simple as 1 push of a button and install the app . ... "
" ... The APP is wonderful. ... "
" ... Everything has to be controlled through the app. ... "
Baking
143cook, sous vide cooking, sous vide, joule, steak
+99%
" ... Best way to cook pretty much anything. ... "
" ... Must have if you are cooking. ... "
" ... I didn't know I was going to have to invent the wheel since cooking steaks is a selling pt ... "
" ... Has really stepped up my cooking game providing consistent food quality time and time again. ... If you are looking for a gift for you or the serious cook in your life this is the ticket. ... "
" ... Make sure to follow the cooking instructions for a while if you have never cooked with a sous vide before. ... "
" ... I'd highly recommend if you are looking to enter the world of sous vide cooking. ... "
" ... I’ve been cooking everything with it. ... "
" ... A new cooking discovery for me! ... "
Ease of Use
139app, easy, simple to use, simple, recipes
+98%
-2%
" ... Setup is as simple as 1 push of a button and install the app . ... "
" ... Easy to learn and easy to use - very reliable, Excellent support, the groups on Facebook are great. ... "
" ... Easy to use with app . ... "
" ... Really convenient to use with the app. ... "
" ... The instructions and tutorial were very easy to follow. ... "
" ... Easy to use with the smartphone application. ... The phone application is easy to use and provides so many recipes and technics. ... "
" ... Great product very compact and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Software Platform
136joule, alexa, error, easy to use, recipes
+76%
-24%
" ... Easily controlled through the phone app, it has recipes and presets for everything from beef brisket to chocolate pots de creme. ... "
" ... Control it with a phone app. ... "
" ... As per the product description, all controls are accessed through a smart phone with a free app, downloaded, in my case, via the Apple App Store. ... "
" ... App is helpful, but a wider selection would be nice. ... "
" ... The free app that comes with it is pretty cool and very easy to use. ... "
" ... Everything has to be controlled through the app. ... "
" ... I had no trouble syncing with my iPhone and iPad and the app I think is quite good. ... "
" ... I have no doubt this thing would be great but I returned it for the sole reason it didn’t have an interface without the app. ... I like being able to set it right on the device and not need an app ... "
Product Reliability
78joule, week, ago, stopped, error
+56%
-44%
" ... We have used it several times per week in the last month and we have no complaints. ... "
" ... Use a few times a week. ... "
" ... This has changed my life since purchasing it. ... I cannot stress how much it's changed my life. ... I use it no less than 3 times per week. ... "
" ... The first attempt, I let Joule working for 23 hours and it worked perfectly! ... "
" ... I hope that the built-in circulator is long-lasting. ... "
" ... I’ve just got this product a few weeks ago and I use it all the time. ... "
" ... As with my previous one, I use mine 2-3 times a week. ... "
" ... I made some fillet mignons a few weeks ago and they were excellent! ... "
Device Compatibility
77connect, joule, wifi, bluetooth, alexa
+64%
-36%
" ... But I generally use Alexa to control it anyway, and that tends to work. ... "
" ... I realize some people don't want the app wifi/bluetooth requirement, but I am always cooking where that doesn't pose a problem. ... "
" ... Amazing device - versatile and works very well! ... "
" ... It does require you own a smart phone to operate it with using either wifi or bluetooth to connect. ... "
" ... It still cannot connect to Alexa, and they can't even offer all of the recipes for free. ... "
" ... And I didn't want to pay a premium price for the Joule since it can only be used with your smartphone. ... "
" ... I love that I can activate it from work with my phone. ... "
" ... My wife setup the communication to her ipad. ... "
Storage
49food, lid, container, bags, compact
+90%
-10%
" ... sleek, slender enough to fit in a drawer. ... "
" ... Rubbermaid Commercial Space Saving Food.container ... "
" ... Love the sleek design and packaging and storage box. ... "
" ... The size is amazing, it will fit easily in any kitchen drawer. ... "
" ... Now I buy just mass amounts of meat at the store. ... "
" ... Convenient size to fit in drawer. ... "
" ... Then we got the container and lid, and it is just so simple! ... "
" ... Once you decide that it's for you, get the rubbermaid container and the everie lid. ... "
Heating
48water, heats, temperature, heating, cook
+96%
-4%
" ... Food comes out great! ... "
" ... Despite size, heats water very quickly - perhaps faster than the anova. ... "
" ... I mainly use it to reheat food I have vacuum sealed. ... "
" ... It's more high power (1100w vs Anova's 800w or 900w), so the water will be heated sooner. ... "
" ... It heats water quickly. ... "
" ... The heating unit is powerful and brings the water bath up to temperature rapidly (depending on what the starting temperature is). ... "
" ... Fast hot the water , good circulation, i use in a cambro of 38 Liters for my family christmas dinner , Food for 50 persons , and its cook very well all. ... "
" ... Heats water pretty fast. ... "
Programs
48cook, grill, sous vide cooking, oven, steak
+96%
-4%
" ... I have been cooking for many years and am successful at most everything I cook. ... "
" ... As for the cooking . ... "
" ... A new cooking discovery for me! ... "
" ... I'm a very curious cook, and enjoy learning new methods of cooking. ... "
" ... The joule has taken all the guesswork out of cooking. ... "
" ... I really love this style of cooking but will, of course, still use my grill and my electric smoker. ... "
" ... We have been getting use to sous vide cooking. ... "
" ... I use a torch to finish the cooking. ... "
Wifi
47joule, bluetooth, wi fi, connect, via
+72%
-28%
" ... A simple $4 timer supplants the WiFi ... "
" ... It works flawlessly and did not have any trouble connecting to my phone Via Bluetooth or to my Home's Wifi. ... "
" ... (The hardest part was entering my home wireless router ID code.) ... "
" ... That worked perfectly, so I always connect via WiFi. ... "
" ... Joule is pretty great, I love the wifi capability! ... "
" ... 5) The wifi connectivity is pretty solid ... "
" ... The app connects through Bluetooth the first time around to setup wifi also access to the device. ... "
" ... The app and bluetooth/wifi connectivity are great. ... "
Size
46size, drawer, powerful, sleek, smaller
+100%
" ... Really compact, the best sous vide cooker in this market! ... "
" ... sleek, slender enough to fit in a drawer. ... "
" ... I love the sleek design and the small footprint. ... "
" ... It is a perfect size to store when not in use. ... "
" ... Great looking small unit. ... "
" ... It is also significantly smaller than the Anova and more powerful. ... "
" ... The Jule is sleek and relatively lightweight. ... "
" ... After doing my research I chose this, not only was I pleased with its compact size, but it appears to be very powerful as it heats up quickly. ... "
Design
40sleek, sous vide, slim, looks, look
+85%
-15%
" ... Look nowhere else for a sous vide device . ... "
" ... Very cool looking and stylish. ... "
" ... Unless you like your fish with an oatmeal texture, if you do, go for it. ... "
" ... I bought the all white one and the material is great. ... "
" ... Plastic body, and slim design. ... "
" ... Silky, ethereal texture. ... "
" ... Have I mentioned that is pretty slim? ... "
" ... Sous vide isn't a tool, it's my new life style. ... "
Cleaning
38vacuum sealed, joule, food, vacuum sealer, minimal attention
+89%
-11%
" ... Easiest way to cook and clean up is a snap. ... "
" ... The cooker itself is clean and elegant, and almost silent with the right amount of water. ... "
" ... It cleans easy, stores nicely, and is simple to use. ... "
" ... Cooks with minimal cleaning and minimal attention. ... Steak usually tastes better if I sear it, negating the advantages of no dirty pots and minimal attention. ... "
" ... I mainly use it to reheat food I have vacuum sealed. ... "
" ... Clean your Joule and clean it often: it has tender-bits. ... ChefSteps does have a video on how to clean the Joule. ... "
" ... Clean up is easy because the food is cooked in bags, so all we need to do afterwards is throw out the water in the pot and rinse the sous vide. ... "
" ... Then, I bought a Food Saver vacuum sealer which is working great to marinate our stuff first too. ... "
Returns
37returning, returned, refund, replacement, anova
+16%
-84%
" ... Before I return this second defective Joule, I’m wondering whether to try another one, or just get a refund. ... DEFECTIVE - as it was defective, a replacement was sent. ... "
" ... I'm returning it tomorrow. ... "
" ... Returning to Amazon! ... "
" ... Neither worked, sent it back. ... "
" ... Now, we cannot connect to it at all and I can't find any way to contact the company for troubleshooting or returns. ... "
" ... It won't turn on and I need to return it. ... "
" ... Amazons 30 day refund policy makes it a pain to replace it. ... "
" ... I am returning it after having it for less than a day. ... "
Price
31money, worth, best sous vide, market, worth the price
+90%
-10%
" ... I hesitated on buying one because of the price for something I may only use every once in a while. ... "
" ... Make the investment in the Joule, I wouldnt recommend buying another brand to save a few bucks. ... "
" ... this price is ok ... "
" ... It was half the price of the Joule. ... "
" ... Got it on sale for 150 buckeroonies. ... "
" ... Waiting for a price drop and will re-order. ... "
" ... Would recommend the ANOVA, equal or better quality at a cheaper price point. ... "
" ... Really compact, the best sous vide cooker in this market! ... "
Bluetooth
30wifi, connect, via, connecting, anova
+50%
-50%
" ... Only concern is blue tooth seems difficult to continuously connect. ... "
" ... Bluetooth wouldn't work. ... "
" ... Loses connection with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi constantly. ... "
" ... Bluetooth has a lot of trouble connecting. ... "
" ... I am not a newb to bluetooth and wifi issues, and I can tell that these are going to be unresolvable. ... "
" ... Prior this complete failure is started acting up after an update, difficulty connecting to and staying connecting via Bluetooth and WiFi. ... "
" ... The only problems I've had were issues connecting via bluetooth and/or wifi. ... "
" ... The device will not stay paired on Bluetooth, and it constantly disconnects on Wi-Fi. ... "
Setup
29easy, app, wifi, setup, followed
+86%
-14%
" ... The App was simple to download and setup and comes with built in step by step recipes that even I can’t mess up. ... "
" ... I am a retired aircraft maintenance engineer, so I am somewhat tech savvy however it is extremely easy to set up the unit on the wifi network. ... "
" ... I have setup many things on my Wifi without problems. ... "
" ... Amazingly easy & incredibly quick to set up. ... "
" ... The instructions and tutorial were very easy to follow. ... "
" ... Unboxing experience is unlike any other. ... Setup is as simple as 1 push of a button and install the app . ... "
" ... Setup and linking to Alexa was simple ... "
" ... I followed the instructions, provided by the app, and they turned out amazing. ... "
As Gift
29christmas, son, gave, joule, husband for christmas
+100%
" ... gift, so do not know if it works well ... "
" ... My wife has a degree in culinary arts and asked for this for Christmas. ... "
" ... I’ll be buying several as gifts this year! ... "
" ... I gave it as a Christmas present to my wife along with a good book and other accessories. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my son. ... "
" ... We bought this for ourselves around Christmas time and loved it so much that we gave one to a friend for Christmas too. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for my son. ... "
" ... I bought this for my mom's birthday. ... "
Build Quality
29pot, lid, joule, plastic tub, steak
+86%
-14%
" ... Physically this device is beautiful, elegant, works as described, and feels solid as a tank. ... "
" ... Finally broke down and bought this one after doing a lot of research on it. ... "
" ... Love the fact the bottom is a magnet and just "sticks" to the bottom of the metal pot and was actually quite stable even without clipping it. ... "
" ... "Cowboy" Rib Steak that was 2+ inches thick. ... "
" ... BUILD QUALITY: Not having a standard of comparison here, my impression of the sous vide is one of definite quality ... solid, surprisingly heavy and quite attractive. ... The plastic tub seems sturdy as well. ... It attaches snugly using the tub and lid. ... "
" ... I bought the all white one and the material is great. ... I can not imagine for the life of me why anyone would want to spend $20 more bucks for the stainless steel one. ... There is a nice clip that seems to be designed to work with about anything. ... "
" ... The appliance feels solid. ... "
" ... Just seal with herbs and seasoning. ... "
Marketplace
28works as advertised, warehouse, joule, item, exactly
+79%
-21%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised . ... "
" ... Update: only the original ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... WORKS EXACTLY AS ADVERTISED ... "
" ... This product does exactly what it says. ... "
" ... Jumped on Amazon and my Joule and clips were delivered today. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Fit
28magnet, pot, joule, magnetic bottom, lid
+89%
-11%
" ... It actually fits in the drawer! ... "
" ... I love that there's a magnet on the bottom so you can place in the pot and not necessary to clip to the side. ... "
" ... The magnetic bottom is a nice feature but the clip works equally well in a variety of vessels. ... "
" ... It's small and the clip keeps it stable in our pots. ... "
" ... I really like the ability to fix it in place either with the magnet at the bottom or with the clip on the back. ... "
" ... I used a saucepan but now use my instant pot inner pot with a silicone lid I cut a section out of to fit the Joule ... "
" ... Love the fact the bottom is a magnet and just "sticks" to the bottom of the metal pot and was actually quite stable even without clipping it. ... "
" ... I wouldn't risk using the magnet alone to keep Joule stable. ... "
Capacity
23family, store, whole family, weak, steaks
+91%
-9%
" ... This has brought our dining experience to new heights. ... We are a family of foodies. ... Our family of four-one 14 year old and one 17.5-- don't know where we could go for a better meal that wouldn't cost us $100 per plate. ... "
" ... The 'chef' in the house loves it! ... "
" ... People have been impressed at many dinner parties. ... "
" ... You receive notifications through your phone, even if you leave the house. ... "
" ... Takes up little room in pot. ... "
" ... ok, family famous . ... "
" ... This is the one kitchen gadget I can never live without now. ... "
" ... This is a great addition to my kitchen. ... It is compact, which is great as I have no room to store much in my small kitchen. ... "
Controls
18joule, button, buttons, sous vide, temperature
+44%
-56%
" ... There is no digital readout or dial controller, just a multicolored LED. ... "
" ... I you have a new iPhone 10 you are not gonna like the Start/ Stop button. ... Most ignorant place to put a Start button. ... "
" ... Every review I read said something along the lines of "we'd give the Joule the top spot, but the lack of physical controls will be a deal-breaker for some." ... "
" ... During that first use, we found the lack of any tactile controls on the unit extremely inconvenient. ... With no controls and hardly any feedback, troubleshooting it was a pain. ... "
" ... there are no physical controls whatsoever other than the on/off button on top of the device. ... "
" ... How hard would it have been to put some controls on the device without having to use their useless app? ... "
Water Usage
17joule, level, anova, preheated, one
+76%
-24%
" ... I can get the water started on my way home from work! ... "
" ... The water preheated beautifully, just as expected, so I figured it would work. ... "
" ... It heats water quickly. ... "
" ... The food gets a more even coating from the water which gave me better results. ... "
" ... The Joule is so compact compared to the one I borrowed and heated up the water nice and quick. ... "
" ... A small vessel means less water which means that your water gets up to the desired temperature faster. ... "
" ... 7) It is forgiving with the water level ... "
" ... The Joule is super quiet, and the water intake is at the bottom so you dont need a huge container which means less enegy, less water, faster results. ... "
Overall performance
15joule, job, fast, works, well
+87%
-13%
" ... It does it's job. ... "
" ... But the clip does a really nice job. ... "
" ... You won't notice a performance difference. ... "
" ... I have been incredibly impressed with the Joule so far! ... "
" ... At the end of the day - I like the Joule - it's quiet - works great - and is fast. ... "
" ... Very good, a little more expensive, but very fast, very well done product ... "
" ... does the job well. ... "
" ... Performance and convenience are excellent AS LONG IT IS WORKING. ... "
Network
15joule, signal, kitchen, connectivity, weak
+53%
-47%
" ... Unlike many other reviews, I have had no problem whatsoever with the unit losing connectivity. ... "
" ... Do you have wifi that transmits in the 2.4gHz band? ... Important: It looked like that it only recognized my 2.4gHz band of my wifi (as almost all the Wifi-enabled devices) so if you don’t have that, you won’t be able to control your Joule over the internet (which is Ok). ... "
" ... (The hardest part was entering my home wireless router ID code.) ... You receive notifications through your phone, even if you leave the house. ... "
" ... "Hey guys, I know connectivity issues still exists. ... "
" ... Most devices can find about 8-10, due to routers nearby. ... "
" ... Most devices can find about 8-10, due to routers nearby. ... "
" ... I've had zero issues with app connectivity or connections dropping. ... Things to note: I have a very strong wifi signal in my kitchen, use a pretty new router, and a fairly new phone with good bluetooth reception and range. ... "
" ... I like the Joule app, and have had no issues with interrupting my cook if I leave the house, lose wifi, etc. ... "
User Manual
14instructions, wish, guide, used, steak guide
+29%
-71%
" ... really wish it had a manual mode. ... "
" ... No manual way to operate it so good luck if the app won't work. ... "
" ... I am not a chef but I am a housewife and know how to follow basic recipe instructions. ... "
" ... really wish it had a manual mode. ... "
" ... there are NO INSTRUCTIONS . ... not even a "quick start guide"! ... "
" ... No manual way to operate it so good luck if the app won't work. ... "
" ... there are NO INSTRUCTIONS . ... not even a "quick start guide"! ... "
" ... The only serious downside to this device is that it can’t be used without the app, and the app doesn’t have a “manual” mode. ... "
For Kids
14bought, loves, wife, grandson, daughter
+93%
-7%
" ... I bought this for my son and his girlfriend for Christmas. ... "
" ... This little gem is getting quite a workout by my wife - she loves it! ... "
" ... I loved it so much I bought my daughter one. ... "
" ... Now my son is asking how to use it. ... "
" ... Mother loves it. ... "
" ... gave this to my grandson for christmas. ... "
" ... Our son had watched a video online & was interested in the method. ... "
" ... So, easy to use our kid enjoys using it to help with dinner. ... "
Water Resistance
14joule, proof, pot, water resistant, submerged
+86%
-14%
" ... The water preheated beautifully, just as expected, so I figured it would work. ... "
" ... I throw it in the sous vide, take a shower, relax a bit, and come back to it and give my protein a good sear. ... "
" ... The water preheated beautifully, just as expected, so I figured it would work. ... "
" ... EASE OF USE: Pretty idiot-proof. ... "
" ... And both bags were clipped to the side of the pot with the food being totally submerged . ... "
" ... Grabbed a pot, added warm water and clipped the Joule to the side of pot. ... "
" ... It’s idiot proof! ... "
" ... It can remain in the water bath a couple hours longer which gives you flexibility getting your other foods prepared. ... "
Accuracy
12use, used, steps, powerful, easy
+100%
" ... I have used additional thermometers to test if the thermometer on this device is accurate and it is spot on. ... "
" ... So far it's great, surprisingly powerful at initial heat up and very accurate. ... "
" ... Bought the ChefSteps Joule when my 4 year old Anova started to lose accuracy. ... "
" ... It is more powerful and more accurate than any other model I've used. ... "
" ... Easy to use and highly accurate Sous Vide pump. ... "
" ... They could not be more accurate. ... "
" ... Fantastic to use, simple steps to set up once you’ve downloaded the app which then produces amazing results. ... "
" ... So very accurate. ... "
Delivery
12joule, scheduled, quickly, package, opening
+83%
-17%
" ... Arrived on time and works great. ... "
" ... Jumped on Amazon and my Joule and clips were delivered today. ... "
" ... I have been happily cooking with my Joule ever since it arrived. ... "
" ... I have been happily cooking with my Joule ever since it arrived. ... "
" ... Package arrived quickly and we got a great deal on Amazon Prime Day! ... "
" ... Thanks, As described and fast delivery to Vancouver, Canada. ... "
" ... Great product delivered very quickly. ... "
" ... I received it in 3 days. ... "
Hair
12tender, steaks, meat, knife, half
+100%
" ... When I cut the breast in half I was happy to see that it looked great. ... "
" ... It really can transform cheaper cuts of meat. ... "
" ... Ans was tender enough to cut with a fork, and really juicy! ... "
" ... Was beautiful medium that could be cut with a fork. ... "
" ... Granted we got a pretty expensive cut of grass fed filet for our first go but wow was it worth it. ... "
" ... It was so tender and it wasn’t an expensive cut of steak. ... "
" ... Mr Moustache man from ChefSteps is hilarious . ... "
" ... I particularly like it for steaks, rack of lamb and duck- those expensive cuts you really don't want to mess up by overcooking. ... "
Pedometer
11chef, app, chef steps, unit, recipes
+100%
" ... Set it and walk away. ... "
" ... I have asked for a replacement, and am awaiting Chef Steps' response. ... Thank you, Chef Steps. ... "
" ... Step by step, the app walks you through the entire recipe. ... "
" ... Chef Steps makes it very easy for you ... "
" ... Plus the Joule app it comes with is great for the beginner with its already built in recipes from the awesome team at chef steps. ... "
" ... Chef Steps responded the next morning and then replaced the unit - which was nice. ... At the end of the day - Chef Steps "stepped up" and went beyond reasonable expectations - and that's important, as every once in awhile there will be unforeseen problems and it really is how they're handled that matters. ... "
" ... I really enjoy using the Joule and Chef Steps app. ... "
" ... Fantastic to use, simple steps to set up once you’ve downloaded the app which then produces amazing results. ... "
Product As Described
11exactly, works, advertised, salmon, made
+91%
-9%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised . ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... WORKS EXACTLY AS ADVERTISED ... "
Gaming
9changer, really, joule
+100%
" ... This thing is a game-changer. ... "
" ... This is a game changer! ... "
" ... Overall I would recommend a Joule to anyone looking to really UP their cooking game. ... "
" ... This gadget is a game changer and life saver. ... "
" ... It's a game changer. ... "
" ... This is a game changer ... "
" ... It's a game changer. ... "
" ... I'm a carnivore and the Joule has really upped my game. ... "
For Fun
9use, easy, much, fun to experiment
+100%
" ... It’s super fun to experiment with on the weekends with more complex projects. ... "
" ... I am having so much fun with this thing. ... "
" ... Having fun discovering it’s many uses. ... "
" ... Having lots of fun trying new recipes. ... "
" ... Not to mentions the fun tricks I' ... "
Features
9would, wish, time, solid, really
+44%
-56%
" ... After that, no power, no lights nothing. ... "
" ... This POS is the definition of feature creep. ... "
" ... So the timer feature is useless. ... "
" ... really wish it had a manual mode. ... "
" ... really wish it had a manual mode. ... "
Comfort
9hand, sous vide, pain, one, little
+100%
" ... Hands down, my best purchase EVER. ... "
" ... I’ve only used it twice and it produced, hands down, the best steak I ever had. ... "
" ... Hands down, my best purchase EVER. ... "
" ... It is very versatile and handy to have on hand. ... "
" ... This is just a cool gadget to have on hand! ... "
" ... My favorite kitchen tool, hands down. ... "
" ... The Joule is hands down my favorite. ... "
" ... On the other hand some things turned out surprisingly well. ... "
Sound Quality
7quiet, water, unit, makes, chefsteps
+86%
-14%
" ... This appliance is whisper quiet. ... The cooking method produces the tranquil sound of water running, which is actually quite soothing! ... "
" ... The Joule is very quiet. ... "
" ... Just as simple as it looks and sounds. ... "
" ... Quiet and quick. ... "
" ... Performance of them is comparable in every reasonable way, though I do think this ChefSteps cooker is a bit quieter. ... "
Cooling
7cool, circulation, cook
+100%
" ... This sous vide heater gets water to temp in a few minutes. ... "
" ... Ambient room temp was 71°F. ... "
" ... It is cool! ... "
" ... what a cool idea!!) ... "
" ... what a cool idea!!) ... "
" ... Flawless circulation and heating. ... "
" ... Flawless circulation and heating. ... "
Battery Life
7life, sized, lasting, hate, draining
+71%
-29%
" ... Absolutely a life saver. ... "
" ... Chefsteps charges a premium over the competition and its worth every penny. ... "
" ... Such a life changer. ... "
" ... I hope that the built-in circulator is long-lasting. ... "
" ... I hope that the built-in circulator is long-lasting. ... "
For Travel
6soon, overseas, internationally, interested, friends
+83%
-17%
" ... The first one is “up north” - at our vacation place. ... "
" ... even travel with it for an extended vacation when I can cook in a kitchen!! ... "
" ... Easy to stow for travel and it looks great. ... "
" ... I hope it's available internationally soon - my friends in Canada and overseas are very interested in this product. ... "
" ... I hope it's available internationally soon - my friends in Canada and overseas are very interested in this product. ... "
Notifications
6using, us, timer, ready, phone
+83%
-17%
" ... If the phone is "sleeping," I receive no notifications. ... "
" ... We contol it using our phone and it gives us notifications on when it's ready. ... "
" ... We contol it using our phone and it gives us notifications on when it's ready. ... "
" ... The Joule has a timer, but it just alerts you ... "
" ... The Joule has a timer, but it just alerts you ... "
Video Playback
6video, youtube, watching, watch, reviews
+100%
" ... After reading several reviews and watching a lot of videos, I went with this model. ... "
" ... Works great just like the video! ... "
" ... OMG, if you want your husband to start cooking dinner, have him watch the videos from ChefSteps and then watch Sous Vide Everything on YouTube. ... "
" ... After reading many reviews, watching many videos, I decided on the ChefSteps Joule. ... "
" ... Check out the video on youtube ... "
Drying
5chicken, cook
+80%
-20%
" ... We made pork over the weekend (which can be notoriously dry) but it turned out tender and juicy. ... "
" ... Palo allows us to cook chicken to perfection without the risk of it overcooking and drying out. ... "
" ... Palo allows us to cook chicken to perfection without the risk of it overcooking and drying out. ... "
" ... Chicken breasts are boring and dry~ mmm SV and BAM delicious! ... "
Suction
5sealer, vacuum sealer, recommend, already, found
+80%
-20%
" ... Yes, it does but I found better results using a vacuum sealer. ... You don't need a vacuum sealer but I recommend it. ... "
" ... I already owned a vacuum sealer and have found that to be preferable to freezer bags for most things. ... "
" ... If you can afford it I recommend buying a chamber style vacuum sealer. ... "
" ... Then, I bought a Food Saver vacuum sealer which is working great to marinate our stuff first too. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
5nicely, easy to clean, cleans, clean, use
+100%
" ... It is easy to clean. ... "
" ... It cleans easy, stores nicely, and is simple to use. ... "
" ... Small and compact, easy to control, and cleans up nicely. ... "
" ... Well designed, easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
Wash Programs
4wish, sure, really, manual mode, make
+25%
-75%
" ... So the timer feature is useless. ... "
" ... really wish it had a manual mode. ... "
" ... really wish it had a manual mode. ... "
Lagging
4joule, app, alone
-100%
" ... You cannot even put one in, let alone reset it. ... "
" ... You cannot even put one in, let alone reset it. ... "
" ... When I launch the app it is because I want to control the Joule – not because I want to wait 12 seconds before I can even start getting something useful. ... "
" ... When I launch the app it is because I want to control the Joule – not because I want to wait 12 seconds before I can even start getting something useful. ... "
Freebies
4get, cooking, cook, book, good
+75%
-25%
" ... You get the cooking appliance, in a very nicely packaged box. ... "
" ... This was my first sous vide tool and liked it immediately. ... "
Display Clarity
4would, splash, phone, like, launch
+50%
-50%
" ... When you first click the icon to launch the app, it takes 12 seconds before you have anything more than the Joule splash screen. ... "
" ... When you first click the icon to launch the app, it takes 12 seconds before you have anything more than the Joule splash screen. ... "
ISP
4connection, connect
+50%
-50%
" ... Why do you so desperately want to connect to the internet? ... "
" ... I did not overcook it either. ... "
Calorie Tracking
3app
+100%
" ... Great app which syncs it to your smart phone and lets you know the status of your food. ... "
" ... Perfect food every time and the app is a great addition to this product. ... "
Cables
3yank, unit, twiddling, thumbs, roughly
-100%
" ... The cord (which was marked up in several locations) was loosely tied with twist-tie and the entire unit had smudge marks on it. ... "
" ... When I want to turn the Joule off, I can wait around roughly 45 seconds twiddling my thumbs or I can yank the power cord out of the wall. ... "
" ... When I want to turn the Joule off, I can wait around roughly 45 seconds twiddling my thumbs or I can yank the power cord out of the wall. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 11 meters
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes