Kitchen head-to-head
Breville Smart Oven Air FryervsCosori Pro II Air Fryer
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer vs Cosori Pro II Air Fryer, scored side by side on all 5 Kitchen axes. Overall 8.2 to 8.0.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
Breville
8.2
A countertop oven that air-fries properly, which is a different machine from a basket fryer.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens the current Amazon listing.
Cosori Pro II Air Fryer
Cosori
8.0
The volume seller, and the presets are the reason people stop reading the manual.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens the current Amazon listing.
Where they diverge
Two products can average the same and still feel different, because the shape of the scores differs. Left of center is Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer, right is Cosori Pro II Air Fryer.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
Axis
Cosori Pro II Air Fryer
- 9.2Performance8.2
- 6.6Value8.6
- 8.8Durability7.4
- 8.4Ease of use8.6
- 8.0Quietness7.0
Which one to pick
Take the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
Leads on Performance, Durability and Quietness.
- You would rather replace a toaster oven than add a single-purpose appliance
- Baking evenly matters as much as crisping
- Cooking for more than two people at a time
Take the Cosori Pro II Air Fryer
Leads on Value and Ease of use.
- A household of two to four, where basket size decides everything
- You want presets that can be overwritten and kept
- Dishwasher cleanup is non-negotiable
What each one gets wrong
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
- Counter space is limited — the footprint is large
- You wanted one job done cheaply rather than six jobs done well
Cosori Pro II Air Fryer
- Nonstick coatings that need replacing after a couple of years
- You want a metal-bodied appliance rather than a plastic one
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer | Cosori Pro II Air Fryer |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Countertop oven with rack | — |
| Element control | Element IQ, individually driven | — |
| Capacity | Fits a small tray or a whole chicken | 5.8 quart basket |
| Presets | — | Multiple, adjustable and saveable |
| Basket | — | Dishwasher-safe, nonstick |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer or Cosori Pro II Air Fryer — which should I buy?
- Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer leads on Performance, Durability and Quietness. If Value and Ease of use matter more to you, take the Cosori Pro II Air Fryer instead.
- How far apart are they overall?
- Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer scores 8.2 and Cosori Pro II Air Fryer scores 8.0, a gap of 0.2. The total is the plain average of the 5 axes used in Kitchen.