This thing just plain works and does everything it's supposed to do. It moves the water and heats it quickly.
I'm a "smart device" fan, in and out of the kitchen. A lot of other "smart" cooking devices are slow and clunky to get them to work the way you want them to. You say, "cook this at this temperature for this amount of time," and the thing hesitates or the app is horrible.
This device's app is refreshingly easy to use and quick to respond. So that's a very good thing. Most apps for most devices are marginal, at best.
Prior to purchasing this, I read reviews about how easy the knobs break. I hesitated to buy based on this, however I ultimately decided to pull the trigger on it due to the brand's reputation overall and my research into all the different options.
So here's the deal on the knobs, if you're worried about it: They are PLASTIC. You have to be careful and gentle with anything plastic. You can't go cranking them down super tight and expect them not to break. This is true not only with this device, but with anything made out of plastic anywhere. Just turn them until they're barely snug, and they will hold everything in place without breaking. Easy.
But, in case you're not wise enough to realize that plastic is brittle, just read the manual. It tells you what you should already know: do not over-tighten.
It's possible that other reviewers got a bad knob, or something, but seriously. Plastic breaks. Don't over-tighten and you'll be fine. This is a great product.
All of that said, I don't love that they used plastic for this stuff for that reason. And every time I use it, I'm worried that I'm going to break it or that I'm not tightening it enough and it's going to tip over and fall in the water, or something. But I've never had a failure yet, and I just barely snug the knobs. It stays in place surprisingly well.
So, unless, in all my paranoid carefulness, the plastic knobs do break, this remains a five-star product. If they do break (and I'm very careful about it), I'll come back and update this review. But until then, I don't think anyone should worry about those other reviews. I'm betting it's more user error than it is a flaw in the product. This thing is great.
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Top-Tier Power and Precision
Anova Precision Cooker Pro
Insanely powerful, built for continuous use and tougher than your favorite cast iron pan, the Anova Precision Cooker Pro is ready for the most demanding of kitchens.
A secret in professional kitchens for decades, sous vide works by circulating heated water in a pot at a very precise temperature according to the desired doneness of your food, holding it there for the duration of your cook for exceptional results. With just 3º making the difference between a rare and medium-rare steak, precision is key in the kitchen.
This simple and approachable technique eliminates overcooked, dried out food and ensures edge-to-edge perfection every time you cook!
What's in the box:
- Anova Precision Cooker Pro
- Quick Start Guide
Perfect Results, Every Time
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Ready to UseNo stove, thermometer, flame or additional equipment needed. |
Connected CookingSet the time and temperature with the Anova App or the Nano controls. |
Perfect ResultsCirculates water at a precise temperature to cook your food exactly how you like it. |
Cooking the Perfect Meal is Easier Than Ever
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RecipesAnova delivers thousands of sous vide receipes for free in the Anova App, created for cooks of every skill level by award-winning chefs and home cooks alike. |
Limitless OptionsSous vide cooking has nearly limitless options. Most any food of your choosing – chicken, fish, vegetables, eggs, beef, lamb, pork and more are all ideal candidates for sous vide circulation. |
Cooking CapacityThe most substantial sous vide circulator in our lineup – able to heat up to 100L of water when in a covered container, and run for a minimum of 10,000 hours straight without shutting down. Constructed with stainless steel, the Anova Pro is drop tested and IPX-7 rated; Drop the device on the floor or dunk it under water, and keep on cooking no problem. |
AccessoriesAll Heroes Need Great Sidekicks. That's why we've expanded our line of sous vide accessories to include everything you need to bring your sous vide experience to the next level. With everything from containers to vacuum sealers and bags, we've got you covered. |
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| Price | — | $104.00 | — |
| Power | 750 Watts | 1000 Watts | 1200 Watts |
| Height | 12.8" | 12.8" | 13.5" |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | WiFi | WiFi |
| # of Hours it Can Cook Continuously | Up to 3,000 hours | Up to 5,000 hours | Up to 10,000 hours |
| Clamps | Fixed | Adjustable and Removable | Adjustable and Removable |
| Flow Rate | 5 Liters/min | 8 Liters/min | 12 Liters/min |
| Voltage | 110-120 | 110-120 | 110-120 |
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This Item  Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Pro, 1200 Watts, Black and Silver |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | -30% $139.95 List: $199.00 | -33% $99.99 List: $149.00 | $119.99 | $499.95 | $399.00 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 | — | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 | Get it May 14 - 15 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | CubicDeals | Amazon.com | Vesta Precision |
| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Plastic, Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Plastic | Plastic |
| capacity | 50 liters | 16 liters | 12 liters | 32 liters | 45 liters | 50 liters |
| control method | application | touch | touch | application | touch | touch, application |
| lower temperature rate | 32 degrees fahrenheit | — | — | 32 degrees fahrenheit | 68 degrees fahrenheit | 68 degrees fahrenheit |
| upper temperature rate | 197 degrees fahrenheit | — | — | 197 degrees fahrenheit | 194 degrees fahrenheit | 203 degrees fahrenheit |
| wattage | 1200 watts | 1100 watts | 800 watts | 1000 watts | 1450 watts | 1500 watts |
| weight | 3 pounds | 1.92 pounds | 1.52 pounds | 1.6 pounds | 4.2 pounds | 4.4 pounds |
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This Can Be A Reliable Homebrewing Tool
I decided to purchase the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Pro, 1200 Watts, Black and Silver after seeing a similar unit being used by the content creators on the City Steading You Tube Channel, for pasteurization and raw ale production.I've used it for a few months now and am one happy homebrewer. I mostly use it to pasteurize wine, but am also using it for mashing. The big advantage there is that it regulates the temperature more precisely than you can on a stove, so you save time and energy.Having control via wifi is a great feature, too. If you're going to use the wifi feature, be aware that the initial pairing of the device with your phone may be touchy - it took me several tries to figure out how to get them communicating. Once I had that worked out, it's worked flawlessly.So if you make wine or homebrew, give it a try, I'm enjoying having it.
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Mubarak Chaudhry
Pricey but Solid product. My Gateway to Sous Vide cooking
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