Smart sous vide machines are the perfect professional home gadget to cook your food to perfection sous vide style.

Sous vide translates as 'under vacuum' referring to the style of cooking—vacuum packing food in a plastic bag, cooking in water at a consistent and adjustable temperature high enough to cook but low enough to seal in all the nutrients, flavor, and moisture.

This method of cooking is a healthy and precise way of cooking like a pro, effortlessly.

Smart sous vide lets you control the temperature of the water using an app on your smartphone using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Here are the best smart sous vide machines available today.

Premium pick

1. Breville Joule Sous Vide

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The Breville Joule sous vide machine is a sleek and stylish piece, with a minimalist feel to it. The white cylinder with a silver cap and the base are made from stainless steel, cold-forged for supreme durability and corrosion resistance. The sous vide is not only visually attractive but hard wearing and also lightweight, therefore easy for you to transport and store.

The Smart Joule app is connected via your Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Using a "doneness" feature, you're able to see exactly how your food will turn out before you start cooking. The app also includes over 100 cooking guides which have been developed specially by chefs, making it easy for you to cook to a professional standard easily and impressively. To create a fun, unique, and interactive experience, you can link your Joule with Amazon Alexa, enabling the use of voice control.

A great feature of the Joule is the magnetic base and versatile clip. This makes it easily attachable to almost any container or saucepan. Although a lightweight machine, this smart sous vide has 1100 watts of power which can effectively, precisely, and speedily heat the water.

Key Features
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ready
  • Works with Amazon Alexa
  • Durable stainless steel cap and base
  • Visual doneness and chef-tested recipes
Specifications
  • Brand: Breville
  • Color: White/Silver
  • Material: Polycarbonate
  • Weight: 1.28lbs
  • Dimensions: 13 x 4 x 4.1 inches
Pros
  • Fast and precise
  • Half the size of other sous vide
  • Heats up fast
Cons
  • Pricey
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Breville Joule Sous Vide

The Anova sous vide machine is a small and compact yet powerful 1000W sous vide machine. It circulates the water at an exact temperature resulting in precise cooking to perfection each time.

A great feature of the Anova is the adjustable clamp which easily attaches to a stockpot or saucepan. The sous vide is also water-resistant, making it durable in case of any accidents or water spillages.

Precision is key when it comes to sous vide cooking, and the Anova app makes this easy to achieve as you're able to set the exact time and temperature controlling the cooking of foods.

All parts of this machine are detachable making it easy for you to clean and keep hygienically.

Key Features
  • Connects to smartphones via the app
  • Circulates water
  • Recipes on app
Specifications
  • Brand: Anova
  • Color: Black, Silver
  • Material: Stainless Steel, Plastic
  • Weight: 2.81lbs
  • Dimensions: 3.1 x 5.3 x 12.8 inches
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Fast heating
  • Quick start guide
Cons
  • Better for smaller portions of meat
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Anova Culinary AN500-US00 Sous Vide

The Inkbird sous vide is a stylish, professional-looking machine. An attractive orange display screen and easy-to-read control panel results in giving you a clear indication for precise cooking.

The sous vide is also powerful and durable, made with a stainless steel column and a fast heating element allowing the machine to come to temperature quickly for long periods of time.

The display screen contains all the information you need, including current temperature, set temperature, remaining time, set time, run/stop button, Wi-Fi connection, and more!

Using the app which pairs with the Inkbird, you're able to control the precise temperature and timing when using. You can also browse recipes and set an alarm to alert you when your food is ready, giving you professional results every time.

Key Features
  • Low water level protection
  • Quiet operation
  • 100-hour timer
  • 1000W power
Specifications
  • Brand: InkBird
  • Color: Gray, Silver
  • Material: Metal
  • Weight: 3.14lbs
  • Dimensions: 17.09 x 6.3 x 4.09 inches
Pros
  • Accurate timer
  • Simple operation
  • Powerful
Cons
  • Beeping alarm may be annoying to some
  • Notifications on the app are hit and miss
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InkBird Sous Vide Cooker

The Wevac sous vide machine boasts an attractive and sleek design—a matte black slim cylinder that is easy for you to handle and store. The machine is also easy to clean with an IPX7 rating. So while the design is visually good-looking, it is also durable and hygienic too.

The digital circular control panel is clear and easy to read. And, rather than using buttons that could easily get food stuck in them, it uses a touch screen.

The Wevac is a professionally designed machine meaning it can be used in both commercial and home environments. It has the power and technology to heat and cook extremely precisely with perfect results.

The app makes it easy to see exactly what temperature your water is at while you are heating and cooking food. It has a timer and also a handy cooking guide helping you learn as you go.

Key Features
  • Touch panel controls
  • 900W
  • Quiet operation
Specifications
  • Brand: Wevac
  • Color: Black
  • Material: Plastic, Stainless Steel
  • Weight: 2.35lbs
  • Dimensions: 2.84 x 4.79 x 13 inches
Pros
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to store
  • Quiet
  • Easy-to-read display
Cons
  • Pricey
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Wevac Sous Vide Cooker

The Nise Wave sous vide machine is a strong and powerful device. With a 1200W waterproof immersion circulator, you can rest assured larger cooking volumes of up to 40 liters are easily achieved when using your Nise Wave.

The Wave heats your water to absolute 0.1 degrees precision, resulting in your food being cooked to perfection every time. The LED indicator lights tell you the status of your meal at a glance making professional standard cooking achievable easily.

The Wave comes equipped with an app for your smartphone or tablet allowing you to schedule and control your machine effortlessly. There are also hundreds of recipes included with step-by-step instructions making it possible for you to prepare your food in advance and control it through your device. For an interactive and hands-free experience, you can connect your Wave with Amazon Alexa.

Key Features
  • Smart device control
  • IPX7 water resistance
  • Connects to Alexa
  • 1200W
Specifications
  • Brand: Nise
  • Color: Black
  • Material: Plastic
  • Weight: 3.14lbs
  • Dimensions: 13 x 5.51 x 5.35
Pros
  • Water resistant
  • LED indicator lights
  • App controlled
Cons
  • Timer is limited to 24 hours
  • Expensive
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Nise Wave Sous Vide

FAQ

Q: What Does A Sous Vide Machine Do?

Sous vide machines heat the water slowly, ensuring the most precise level of temperature while cooking. They are usually used alongside vacuum-packed food like meat or fish.

Q: Can I Use My Slow Cooker As A Sous Vide?

No, because sous vide machines use specialist equipment and technology to achieve low temperatures for controlled and precise cooking. Slow cookers can cook slowly, but not at a precise temperature.