Either way, a 9.8 out of 10 should be a good indication that this device rocks. I agree Tom. This product is amazing. Agreed, but I was thinking that it also helps seal the unit from steam intrusion. Ferritic is typically lighter weight, so you’re right, it will often be the cheaper stock pots and pans that are magnetic. From Alexa voice integration to an innovative app-enabled Visual Doneness guide, one thing is for sure. Given the Anova’s shortcomings relative to the Joule, size & lower wattage the fact that you can control the unit without the use of an external device makes it the clear winner. Another feature we love is the ability to submit support requests and view their status directly from the app. It’s easy to use, love the Bluetooth connectivity. That’s fine for almost all of us, but if you don’t have a compatible smartphone (iOS or Android), then the Joule isn’t for you. The design would still be minimalistic and modern, but there would be hands on controls on the device. Just think about it: before leaving work, you get on the Joule app and set it to cook previously prepared food, and you’re greeted with a perfect steak once you’re home. Which, essentially, you are doing, so it makes sense. My original Joule has finally died after 2 1/2 years of offering 3 to 4 cooks a week (including about 9, 24-hour cooks of brisket). Don’t let the difference between boxes confuse you: both hold the exact same Breville Joule inside. Right below it, there’s a LED status light. Why does 1100 watts of power matter that much? Lastly and most importantly, the performance of Breville Joule was absolutely. If you’ve read any of our previous sous vide machine reviews, you already know we’re suckers for great product design, . impressive training videos to get you started, How awesome is this? Simply season your food and put it in a bag, place it in water and finish with a sear. But the Joule brings something unique, a magnetic foot covered in rubber silicone. What’s even more impressive, they managed to squeeze in a powerful 1100 watt heater into a device half the size of many other sous vide machines out there. I’ll go through the details of the Joule in this review. Here Is A Quick Recap Of The Benefits Customers Mentioned About The Breville Joule Sous Vide! I tried the Joule a few days later when I got home and when I plugged it in while partially immersed in water, it started boiling the water as bubbles shot out of it and the temperature quickly soared upwards. Another quick trick is to place a cheap baking pan under a polycarbonate container. I made a simple garlic shrimp recipe (my own concoction), The Joule is very easy to use with my phone and maintains a consistent temperature. The Joule sous vide cooker brings the heat with its 1100 Watts of power. Many other sous vide machines are in the 3-4 inch range. The clean, modern design also fits with the overall look and feel of my house too. Less than three months after cutting a significant portion of its staff, Seattle startup ChefSteps was acquired Tuesday by kitchen appliance giant Breville Group. The Joule sous vide app is impressive. Kitchen Boss G300 and G310 Sous Vide Cooker Review, 3 Anova Precision Cookers Review – Best One For You, Best Sous Vide Vegetables for the Home Chef, Guide to the Best Steak Cut for Sous Vide, Top 6 Best Kitchen Torch for Sous Vide and Buyer’s Guide, How Long to Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin Recipe. The only thing keeping this from a perfect 10 out of 10 is because we personally are hesitant of only being able to control the machine with your phone. You’re able to set and follow along their recipes. MAGNETIC FOOT. Instead of the manual, you’ll find the instruction to download the Joule app at the the left side of the box. It’s also precise to 0.2°F / 0.1°C, so you don’t need to worry about temperatures going off. The design is immaculate, the simplicity of the lines giving off a luxurious impression. Once you set this up, you can simply say “Alexa, ask Joule to heat water to 150 degrees F.” No more fiddling with your phone to set the time or check on the temperature while you have sticky hands! Joule’s magnet holds steady to most pots. It helps prevent the water from evaporating while your immersion circulator is working, and it can also help boost the cooker’s energy efficiency by as much as 70%, particularly during those longer cooking sessions. We both used our circulators together during the Christmas break & he promptly ordered the Joule while sending his Anova with his son in college. The sleek and stylish design of this model is especially aesthetically pleasing. And unless you’re a professional chef working in a restaurant, most of the time, you won’t need to cook at a low temperature for more than 6 people. Use it when hosting a big party to cook a lot of food. One of the other brands we reviewed, the Kitchen Boss G300 and G310 sous vide cookers are IPX7 waterproof. We’ll dive into more details on the Joule smartphone app below, but essentially, the app controls everything so it makes sense tutorials/how-to’s are on there. Once you pull off the sleeve there is a black box, which holds the device securely in place. I went ahead and bought a new one last week. This is absolutely impressive given how small the device is compared to others in, As another comparison, our Gourmia GSV140 review, had the same set of parameters for testing. This accessory was specifically made for use with your Joule, as it has a custom cutout for a perfect fit, yet it is also designed to fit nearly every pot in your kitchen that you’d use the Joule in. I'm Mark and I’ve been a sous vide fanatic for a couple of years now. 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. There’re no physical buttons or touchscreen.