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I have had the Anova now for several years and love it. It has a Bluetooth connection with my phone and paired within seconds and the app is easy. To be totally honest though, I NEVER use the App... Sousvide cooking is not complicated enough to require an app! The mere fact that the Anova can very easily be used right from its own simple interface makes it the winner for me. I do like some of the Joule features actually... especially the Magnetic base.... but requiring a phone app to operate it is a major hindrance imho. I can set my Anova and be cooking in under 5 seconds - No App required.
I agree 100% - there's no way I want to rely completely on a Bluetooth connection to be able to prepare dinner. In addition, I always do on-line research if I can't get direct input from family and/or friends on how to prepare something, so that part of the app doesn't do anything for me either. And I don't have an Alexa, so that part is meaningless. The fact that I'm probably 40+ years older than the reviewer may make some difference...
I agree. I've had the Anova Precision for 2yrs. & paired to the app quickly. I've cooked Prime Ribs using the manual & the app with no problem. His comparison is very biased toward the Joule. 👎
Well, as of tomorrow the Anova company is nerfing their 1.0 products so Bluetooth and Wi-Fi won’t work anyway. And now they are moving new users to a subscription model, to use an expensive product they already bought. They still work, but I’ll be replacing mine with a product backed by a less ridiculous company. This is about as good of an idea as subscribing to the heated seats in the car you already bought with a free-trial period.
Excellent head-to-head comparison. I went with the Anova cooker, largely for all of the positive features you listed; and the Joule app, as a remarkable addition to my rectangle-of-all-knowledge. It's so easy to manually set the temp, and an external timer (usually my phone), that I'll likely never bother with pairing it. Especially after hearing what you went through.
I have the Joule, and am looking to replace it with a device with a manual user interface verses strictly an app interface. I took my Joule to an event, intending to cook some vacuum sealed sausage, but once at the venue, found the inability to connect to the WiFi, or the poor quality WiFi available made it impossible to connect to the app, which also effected my ability to connect via Bluetooth.....still trying to figure that out....however, had the Joule been equipped with manual controls, I would have been able to cook the sausage as intended. My next sous vide cooker will have manual controls, no question about it.
Spot on analysis and summary of the Anova. I just returned the Anova and bit the bullet on buying the Joule. The connectivity issues and inability to update firmware on the Anova were too much to contend with. I really wanted to like it but it wasn’t worth the trouble. I felt frustrated after less than 24 hours with it. Here’s hoping your analysis on the Joule is also spot on. Thanks for an excellent video.
I received the Anova precision cooker as a gift. I had no trouble connecting it to the app on my phone. I have had issues linking other "amart" devices. I have fount that the device needs to be prugged directly into a wall socket, not a power strip or extension cord. Anyway job done and I'm happy with my Anova.
Thanks for a clear, and concise video. I was watching another TH-camr and, OMG he talks off topic so much! Don't get me wrong, he's the kind of guy that represents most of my friends. We wander off topic and get back to the first one eventually. But, not the best thing in an informational video. I am also impressed with how you made a fair presentation of both models, even though you had already made a decision about which you preferred. I'm going to have to do a little more research before I buy, but I think this gives me a great start.
Love your reviews but in honesty, I've not had any issues with the Anova. Yes, it took me 1-2 times to pair the unit but my use, I rarely find it being a huge benefit that it's connected other than being able to remotely see the units tempeture. Even then, the whole Idea of Soux Vide is to set it and forget it so it's not like a smoker where you're constantly checking to ensure it's at the right tempeture. also, I use both the Joule App and the Anova App for recipes and images, etc. In my opinion, save the money and go with the Anova. It works.
Thank you for review. Very happy that you pointed out that the Joule uses a magnet base (most of my pots are not magnetic) and even more important that you have to have an app. While apps are really nice they are a pain with simple devices that use them, generally causing you to have to do some kind of upgrade of firmware over time. I had a Nomiku sous vide device which you could use an app with. There were always little hiccups, like the internet have a dip which would cause the machine to stop. Thankfully you could use its manually settings, which I did. I really enjoyed cooking sous vide and learned to take advantage of the fact that with most sous vide recipes you can let the food sit in the temperature controlled water bath longer than when the food is actually done. I set the time on my Nomiku to go at least an hour past it’s true ready time and used a timer on my phone to monitor when the food would be done. Sadly my Nomiku just stopped working and the company is no longer in business. I got the Anova because I could have the manual option and or the app. I will only use the manual option. The device has a very easy to read screen. Thanks for sharing your insights, they were very helpful in my decision process.^
I have a different take on this. Appliances with touch screens are quite fragile. My ovens for example have had 4 replacement touch panels at over $175 each and which took in one case weeks to arrive. If I had my way, I'd control everything from my phone as if it goes South, I can drive to the nearest phone store and have every appliance up and running again on the same day. Also the remote notifications are quite handy. I also did not appreciate having to tear my stove/oven apart to get at the guts and carefully remove and replace one of these touch panels.
@@mikewurlitzer5217 I agree with you on the touch panels, but what do you do if you’re in the middle of cooking using your app, you don’t realize that you’ve been disconnected (even worse, your not at home) and now your food is just not cooking? I had that happen because I believed when the company said you can control things away from home.
For country like mine Indonesia sousvide its not popular because the electricity is limited by 1,1kwh or 2,2kwh per house. I use rice cooker 1,8liter 300watt 220volt price around 17USD and for the thermostat use "sonoff th10 wifi". I think spmetimes you must try to cook sousvide with cheaper and low watt tools so everybody can enjoy sousvide.
Interesting video but I absolutely disagree with your pick. Having the working app is a PLUS... but not a necessity. What happens when you don't have your smartphone on you when you start cooking? It makes the joule completely useless without it. You argue that it took a few minutes for you to set up and start sous vide on the Joule....the Anova would take seconds with their physical interface to operate...but I guess to each their own
It sounds like the issues you had with the anova were really just you going through the learning curve of technology and you associated that with the anova. 1. The joule has the same criteria to connect other than the 4 digit code. 2. Most phones disable or minimize Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when you are on power save mode. 3. The Joule needs 2.4ghz Wi-Fi connection too 4. The wait time can really be subject to just your setup vs someone else’s but if you are trying to get the sous vide started in a quick manner first time, the joule needs to have Wi-Fi to operate vs the anova you just use your finger and operate it instantly. It’s really just the content on the apps that is the main difference between the two.
@@jeffreyhall4149 Not necessarily. Ever heard of a tankless water heater? And even if you do have a tank heater, there’s likely a bunch of cold water in the pipe between heater and outlet. The power plant that generated the electricity to run the circulator probably is cleaner than your hot water heater, unless it burns coal.
Love my Anova but must say can be a bit noisy. Cost wise less than half the cost of the Joule. I like the fact it is easy to use with no app. Container is important. We use a 28 qt. colman cooler with a hole drilled on the corner of the lid. Helps with water temp ($) and evaporation. If you eat Carnivore lifestyle a sous vide is cost efficient and a must.
When the Breville Joule was being set up in the video my Alexa unit said it was trying to find the device. Don't think you would have any problem pairing it.
I wouldn't be able to afford either of them but I still enjoy the review. The only thing missing is the price difference of both of them and possibly the community or support if someone done an oof to them. Either way, good review on it and damn, you can ask Alexa to do it for you too.
Your recommendation at the end is exactly why i would say the ANOVA machine is better. You will do actual research about cooking, and not be constrained by the (in my opinion) very very limited options of the joule app. For different sorts of steak i have a table with far more options then the few that are available in the joule app. I nearly never cook with apps, as the physical temperature setting is exactly what home cooking is all about. The joule is however more like the “iPod” of sous vide machines, but like with that device your were stuck with iTunes and that was it.. this is exactly the problem i had with the joule. Furthermore i had lots of pairing issues with the joule, and there is no more control if the app cuts out, and there goes your expensive piece of steak ;) anyway, your presentation of the devices is good and i love to see more of these machines, keep it up!
You can set custom time and temp on the Joule easily. The only difference is the button you tap is on your phone or tablet rather than on the top of the circulator. It continues at the set temperature until the set time is reached, and I have yet to see a sous vide recipe that calls for changing temperature mid-cook, so your "loss of control" situation sounds like a non-issue. I have had absolutely no issues with maintaining pairing with my Joule. Perhaps the fault is in your paired device.
I really enjoyed your video. I own both of these units, and your experiences closely mirror my own, with the exception of using Alexa to control the Joule. I haven't tried that yet, but I most certainly will, after seeing how easily you accomplished it. I also have found the Anova to be extremely frustrating to pair, but I do not have the patience to go through a days-long ordeal to accomplish it. My Anova has become strictly a back-up unit - used only when I want to cook both a vegetable and a meat dish that require two different cook temperatures and times. The Anova was the unit I originally purchased because it was significantly less expensive than the Joule at the time. Right out of the box, it was a VERY frustrating exercise to get it paired, and one that had to be repeated EVERY time I plugged the thing in for use. By that time I'd downloaded the Joule app, and was comparing it with the Anova app with each item I cooked with the Anova. In fact, I started using the Joule app to decide how to cook things simply because it offered more options than the Anova app. It didn't take long to make the decision to purchase the Joule, and I'm glad I did. It heats water faster, cooks faster, is significantly quieter, and gives me the results I'm looking for more consistently than the Anova device. I agree that the Anova app has a much more diverse user library available via the app, but in all honesty, I've rarely found a user-supplied recipe that ended with the results the contributor claimed. Whenever I use my Anova device now, I know it'll be strictly a manual use, and I always use the Joule app to decide the time and temp I'll use with the Anova. While I agree that the circulators are pretty similar in performance, it's clear that the Joule provides a superior overall 'user experience'. It's easy to cherry pick this-or-that feature that you feel proves your favorite is a better choice. I tend to look more holistically for the overall user experience, and to me, it's clearly the Joule.
You didn't discuss the packaging. 🙂 Also Joule is three times the price. I have owned both and have to say they both perform well. I did not like the app only interface on the Joule. Also someone in the house dropped the Joule and the impact was fatal. The all plastic casing cracked and let water in. That was why I bought the Anova.
Loved the video and the comparison. Funny that I am watching this after having bought my cooker. But I tend to do that. I tend to buy the thing and then watch videos on how others have liked it. However I will say that what I had bought was the Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 so it is a step above what you reviewed here. It is pretty much similar to the Anova you feature here, but mine like the Joule does have 1100 watts and has a better display. I had absolutely no trouble with the Wifi connectivity, but maybe because the model has been improved. I feel as though either one, between what I have now or the Joule would be good choices. Best Buy didn't have the Joule in stock and I didn't want to go anywhere else. lol
I’ve just found out that u can’t buy that in Australia and to buy from overseas it’s double the price of the other one u have on this video and then I would have to get an adapter to make it work on my power sockets. Damn!!!!!!!
Hi thanks for your awesome review. Could you please tell us if there is a difference in the maximum serving sizes they can cook? I want to buy the Joule after seeing your review but does it have limitations in terms of amount of meat it can cook in one go compared to other Sous Vides?
That will be determined by the maximum bath size statistic in this video. The Joule can maintain heat in 40L of water, while the Anova can heat only 32L
@@2010stoof it’s interesting that the usual review of Anova vs Joule always uses the Anova 1000 watt instead of the pro model which is a more fair comparison both feature and price-wise.
At the time of filming this, the prices were most comparable between these two models. Perhaps Anova recognized this mismatch and that’s why the Pro was often found on sale
@@LifestyleLab_ I'll have to wait, I guess. As of today on Amazon, the Anova Precision 1000W Wi-Fi is $129, and the 1,100W Breville Joule starts at $347. Don't think a sale will drop the price that much though.
That’s definitely not MSRP for either. In Canada, Anova is currently $200, joule is $250. If you’re seeing $347USD that’s just someone trying to rip you off my friend. Always double check pricing in other stores
@@Mind69420 i had polyscience. U might also wants to read the forum about the anova freeze display issue on their pro product. They do replace and refund. But i got mine replaced bunch of times before i got refunded
if you think the joule is noisy, dont ever get a fish tank. sheesh, it's like you sleep in the kitchen or something. the joule is amazing. the app interface is ridiculously apple-esque. very intuitive and covers everything in simplicity.
@@LifestyleLab_ if this is your reasoning then it is not the fault of the anova. You brought in your frustration of external technology into the review of one of the products and thus that’s your reasoning other than the lack in the content on the anova app
Nope! Would have to disclose any kind of compensation by law. A difference of opinion doesn't mean bias. What features/issues made you choose the Anova (twice!) over the Joule? :)
Dude, you set the time and temperature. That's it. I guess there are people who cannon function without a smart phone in their hand. And who ripped off the other's packaging, or was that just click bait?
If a product comes with connectivity features, they should work as advertised. Do you have all sous vide cook times memorized in your head? If not, then their app is likely going to be useful to you unless you want to google everything you cook. It’s not clickbait if you’re already watching the video you salty dog. How would I possibly know who copied whose packaging…
To solve the water height. When using the Joule, use a thinner container. No need for that extra water! The water amount is controlled by the size and shape of the container. I have a Joule. And I have 3 containers of different sizes. I use the container that best fits the food I’m cooking. I really love my Joule. And, the Joule, as shown, has a magnetic base. No need to use the clip, thought it has one. And, unlike the Anova, the clip doesn't screw on. It clips on..
i have broken 3 anova devices over the years. the plastic is cheap and not up to task for constant heating and cooling. the clamps break and the units fail consistently. also - the anova wikk fritz out on the display if you get any kind of moisture/steam near it on hotter longer cooks. ive bought these anova units as gifts and im lucky if they get 2 years out of them. i switched to joule yesterday and i feel like i went from android to iphone. the build quality is unmatched and im looking forward to years of good service from the joule. i really gave anova a chance, but the quality is severely lacking. just not reliable. customer service is good, but who wants to argue for a new unit once a year when it inevitably fails? do better.
This review is definitely biased. I own both devices and I ended up returning the Joule (Breville) one. The reason is very simple: 1. The Anova device is the first and the original one, and it's cheaper than the Joule. 2. Joule has no display, if you have connection issues, you cannot use it 3. The Joule app only gives you 5 degrees increments to control cooking temperature and no custom duration/temp adjustment, for example 4.2 hours cooking at 133.5F is not possible 4. The Anova has an adjustable ring to attach any given water container 5. The Anova Pro has an app (WiFi) and a built-in display I'm so puzzled how you ignore all these points. I guess you haven’t even attempted to cook anything.
The Joule can absolutely be set to run at any temperature, in 1 degree increments, and for any custom duration. You are mistaken. All the other negatives you mention were discussed in the video. Our wi-fi connection experience with the Anova rendered the app almost useless, which weighed heavily on the overall conclusion, as well as the size, and heating power advantaged of the Joule. This is an independent review that stated the pros and cons of each product. You are welcome to disagree with the stated opinions, but I don't think differing viewpoints constitutes bias on our part :)
1. Being the first to make a product isn't an advantage... 2. Correct, this was mentioned as a negative in the video 3. Not true... I own a Joule and you can set both custom temperature and cook time (would be pretty stupid if you couldn't) 4. The Joule has a magnet on the bottom which is awesome for metal pots. 5. Wi-fi app tethering sucks. Joule is more powerful, built better, and has a way better app
If your the type of cook who needs instagram and google help you with every meal idea get the joule your already in the world its built for. If you need a sous vide wand that gets from point a to point b get a nano its cheap and it does what its suppose to and nothing more. That's what I tell people when they ask me about sous vide when I'm at work
I had a Joule and it stopped working and tech support never got back to me. Joule should change their name to Junk. DON’T BUY A JOULE DON’T BUY A JOULE DON’T BUY A JOULE
Joule began in the top spot. Loved it! No longer. Don't have a clue why they've done what they did; I was not in that meeting. But their app has evolved into a piece of weenie babiy 21st century sheista. DI did an upgrade and nothing works. Ready to throw in trash.
😡 Biggest piece of CRAP ever. Cannot connect and once it does it says it needs to UPDATE. After it updates it says, "READY". I click to cook and it says, "SOMETHING WENT WRONG" . I check and it says, "UPDATE FAILED". I've been trying for hours to get this thing connected, updated and such. Restarted, multiple factory resets, uninstalled APP, reinstalled, WAP2 blah blah blah everything and our will not UPDATE so I can cook. I have screenshots. It said, "ready" a few times and dropped the ball every time.
ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide is garbage, I bought it on Amazon. After 6 months it broke. Manufacture does not support items sold on Amazon. Next, I bought it directly. And now after 9 months, it broke too. Waste of money! Don't buy it
So it looks like the joule stole their name from an industry leader vape company, stole their design concepts from apple, box design, and costs a pretty penny for weaker build quality. Is this Steve jobs's company or what? Thievery and elegant product interfaces are his specialty.
WoW, I don’t think I have met anyone in my 38years on this planet that would take days to set up a thing, unless it’s a whole house intergration…. You should probably get tested
This review actually is stupid. Bro which one is the best one for COOKING .. then add the last points after. This review is less about a verses and more about taking up time watching this video
They both cook identically... as mentioned... hot water is hot water... The only things that differentiate these products are the build quality, size, heating speed, attachment methods, and user interfaces. Aka - everything covered in this video Not sure what else you'd be interested in knowing.
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You’re so getting paid by that company . Lol
@@michaelnelson3876 Nope, we would be required to disclose that in the video. We bought both of these units at MSRP :)
You should have done an endurance test, and connectivity for different ranges. i.e. Does the machine stop when you become out of range or disconnect?
@@Superlegofighter101 No you can be across the country and play with your Joules
I have had the Anova now for several years and love it. It has a Bluetooth connection with my phone and paired within seconds and the app is easy. To be totally honest though, I NEVER use the App... Sousvide cooking is not complicated enough to require an app! The mere fact that the Anova can very easily be used right from its own simple interface makes it the winner for me. I do like some of the Joule features actually... especially the Magnetic base.... but requiring a phone app to operate it is a major hindrance imho. I can set my Anova and be cooking in under 5 seconds - No App required.
I agree 100% - there's no way I want to rely completely on a Bluetooth connection to be able to prepare dinner. In addition, I always do on-line research if I can't get direct input from family and/or friends on how to prepare something, so that part of the app doesn't do anything for me either. And I don't have an Alexa, so that part is meaningless. The fact that I'm probably 40+ years older than the reviewer may make some difference...
Bluetooth isnt an issue at all
I agree. I've had the Anova Precision for 2yrs. & paired to the app quickly. I've cooked Prime Ribs using the manual & the app with no problem. His comparison is very biased toward the Joule. 👎
Well, as of tomorrow the Anova company is nerfing their 1.0 products so Bluetooth and Wi-Fi won’t work anyway. And now they are moving new users to a subscription model, to use an expensive product they already bought. They still work, but I’ll be replacing mine with a product backed by a less ridiculous company. This is about as good of an idea as subscribing to the heated seats in the car you already bought with a free-trial period.
This channel keeps covering everything I'm interested in buying. You deserve WAY more subscribers
Excellent head-to-head comparison. I went with the Anova cooker, largely for all of the positive features you listed; and the Joule app, as a remarkable addition to my rectangle-of-all-knowledge. It's so easy to manually set the temp, and an external timer (usually my phone), that I'll likely never bother with pairing it. Especially after hearing what you went through.
You mean the Joule?
Excellent comparison video. I notice that the Avova temps are in increments of 5. I prefer to be more exact which Breville is.
Out of all the reviews this is the only one that said "the joule does all it's other functions through an app" thank you!
I have the Joule, and am looking to replace it with a device with a manual user interface verses strictly an app interface. I took my Joule to an event, intending to cook some vacuum sealed sausage, but once at the venue, found the inability to connect to the WiFi, or the poor quality WiFi available made it impossible to connect to the app, which also effected my ability to connect via Bluetooth.....still trying to figure that out....however, had the Joule been equipped with manual controls, I would have been able to cook the sausage as intended. My next sous vide cooker will have manual controls, no question about it.
Spot on analysis and summary of the Anova. I just returned the Anova and bit the bullet on buying the Joule. The connectivity issues and inability to update firmware on the Anova were too much to contend with. I really wanted to like it but it wasn’t worth the trouble. I felt frustrated after less than 24 hours with it. Here’s hoping your analysis on the Joule is also spot on. Thanks for an excellent video.
I had issues with the anova out of the box, ended up getting it to connect somehow,
I received the Anova precision cooker as a gift. I had no trouble connecting it to the app on my phone. I have had issues linking other "amart" devices. I have fount that the device needs to be prugged directly into a wall socket, not a power strip or extension cord. Anyway job done and I'm happy with my Anova.
Thank you, very helpful comparison. I choose the anova over joule
Thanks for a clear, and concise video. I was watching another TH-camr and, OMG he talks off topic so much!
Don't get me wrong, he's the kind of guy that represents most of my friends. We wander off topic and get back to the first one eventually. But, not the best thing in an informational video.
I am also impressed with how you made a fair presentation of both models, even though you had already made a decision about which you preferred.
I'm going to have to do a little more research before I buy, but I think this gives me a great start.
Love your reviews but in honesty, I've not had any issues with the Anova. Yes, it took me 1-2 times to pair the unit but my use, I rarely find it being a huge benefit that it's connected other than being able to remotely see the units tempeture. Even then, the whole Idea of Soux Vide is to set it and forget it so it's not like a smoker where you're constantly checking to ensure it's at the right tempeture.
also, I use both the Joule App and the Anova App for recipes and images, etc.
In my opinion, save the money and go with the Anova. It works.
Did I miss the part where you mentioned who copied whose packaging?
Who was the first? is insane how similar they look!
I'm pretty confident it was the joule because that wasn't the only design element they stole.
Wait so who copied whose logo?
Thank you for review. Very happy that you pointed out that the Joule uses a magnet base (most of my pots are not magnetic) and even more important that you have to have an app. While apps are really nice they are a pain with simple devices that use them, generally causing you to have to do some kind of upgrade of firmware over time. I had a Nomiku sous vide device which you could use an app with. There were always little hiccups, like the internet have a dip which would cause the machine to stop. Thankfully you could use its manually settings, which I did. I really enjoyed cooking sous vide and learned to take advantage of the fact that with most sous vide recipes you can let the food sit in the temperature controlled water bath longer than when the food is actually done. I set the time on my Nomiku to go at least an hour past it’s true ready time and used a timer on my phone to monitor when the food would be done. Sadly my Nomiku just stopped working and the company is no longer in business. I got the Anova because I could have the manual option and or the app. I will only use the manual option. The device has a very easy to read screen. Thanks for sharing your insights, they were very helpful in my decision process.^
I have a different take on this. Appliances with touch screens are quite fragile. My ovens for example have had 4 replacement touch panels at over $175 each and which took in one case weeks to arrive. If I had my way, I'd control everything from my phone as if it goes South, I can drive to the nearest phone store and have every appliance up and running again on the same day. Also the remote notifications are quite handy. I also did not appreciate having to tear my stove/oven apart to get at the guts and carefully remove and replace one of these touch panels.
@@mikewurlitzer5217 I agree with you on the touch panels, but what do you do if you’re in the middle of cooking using your app, you don’t realize that you’ve been disconnected (even worse, your not at home) and now your food is just not cooking? I had that happen because I believed when the company said you can control things away from home.
spoken like a true boomer
The only thing I found disappointing about this video is that we were never told who shamelessly copied who's packaging
For country like mine Indonesia sousvide its not popular because the electricity is limited by 1,1kwh or 2,2kwh per house. I use rice cooker 1,8liter 300watt 220volt price around 17USD and for the thermostat use "sonoff th10 wifi". I think spmetimes you must try to cook sousvide with cheaper and low watt tools so everybody can enjoy sousvide.
Interesting video but I absolutely disagree with your pick. Having the working app is a PLUS... but not a necessity. What happens when you don't have your smartphone on you when you start cooking? It makes the joule completely useless without it. You argue that it took a few minutes for you to set up and start sous vide on the Joule....the Anova would take seconds with their physical interface to operate...but I guess to each their own
Love my Joule. Have 2. Talked several into getting the Joule. Where was it all my life.
It sounds like the issues you had with the anova were really just you going through the learning curve of technology and you associated that with the anova.
1. The joule has the same criteria to connect other than the 4 digit code.
2. Most phones disable or minimize Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when you are on power save mode.
3. The Joule needs 2.4ghz Wi-Fi connection too
4. The wait time can really be subject to just your setup vs someone else’s but if you are trying to get the sous vide started in a quick manner first time, the joule needs to have Wi-Fi to operate vs the anova you just use your finger and operate it instantly.
It’s really just the content on the apps that is the main difference between the two.
I always start my sou vide bath with hot water so there is near 0 wait time
But you got to waste water at tap to get hot i think that drastically wasteful compared to room temp.
@@nexusly6720 But, you're using more electricity for the heater and pump. You've already got a huge canister of hot water ready in your home.
@@jeffreyhall4149 Not necessarily. Ever heard of a tankless water heater? And even if you do have a tank heater, there’s likely a bunch of cold water in the pipe between heater and outlet. The power plant that generated the electricity to run the circulator probably is cleaner than your hot water heater, unless it burns coal.
Love my Anova but must say can be a bit noisy. Cost wise less than half the cost of the Joule. I like the fact it is easy to use with no app. Container is important. We use a 28 qt. colman cooler with a hole drilled on the corner of the lid. Helps with water temp ($) and evaporation. If you eat Carnivore lifestyle a sous vide is cost efficient and a must.
Wait, who copied the packaging? Did I miss that part of the video or did you forget to say?
Would like to see the anova pro comparison.
Thank you for your great review!
When the Breville Joule was being set up in the video my Alexa unit said it was trying to find the device. Don't think you would have any problem pairing it.
I wouldn't be able to afford either of them but I still enjoy the review. The only thing missing is the price difference of both of them and possibly the community or support if someone done an oof to them. Either way, good review on it and damn, you can ask Alexa to do it for you too.
For price of the joule, you should have compared to the anova pro that's usually 199
I am comparing MSRP, not sale prices
Your recommendation at the end is exactly why i would say the ANOVA machine is better. You will do actual research about cooking, and not be constrained by the (in my opinion) very very limited options of the joule app. For different sorts of steak i have a table with far more options then the few that are available in the joule app. I nearly never cook with apps, as the physical temperature setting is exactly what home cooking is all about. The joule is however more like the “iPod” of sous vide machines, but like with that device your were stuck with iTunes and that was it.. this is exactly the problem i had with the joule. Furthermore i had lots of pairing issues with the joule, and there is no more control if the app cuts out, and there goes your expensive piece of steak ;) anyway, your presentation of the devices is good and i love to see more of these machines, keep it up!
I was thinking the same thing! 🙂
You can set custom time and temp on the Joule easily. The only difference is the button you tap is on your phone or tablet rather than on the top of the circulator. It continues at the set temperature until the set time is reached, and I have yet to see a sous vide recipe that calls for changing temperature mid-cook, so your "loss of control" situation sounds like a non-issue. I have had absolutely no issues with maintaining pairing with my Joule. Perhaps the fault is in your paired device.
I really enjoyed your video. I own both of these units, and your experiences closely mirror my own, with the exception of using Alexa to control the Joule. I haven't tried that yet, but I most certainly will, after seeing how easily you accomplished it. I also have found the Anova to be extremely frustrating to pair, but I do not have the patience to go through a days-long ordeal to accomplish it. My Anova has become strictly a back-up unit - used only when I want to cook both a vegetable and a meat dish that require two different cook temperatures and times.
The Anova was the unit I originally purchased because it was significantly less expensive than the Joule at the time. Right out of the box, it was a VERY frustrating exercise to get it paired, and one that had to be repeated EVERY time I plugged the thing in for use. By that time I'd downloaded the Joule app, and was comparing it with the Anova app with each item I cooked with the Anova. In fact, I started using the Joule app to decide how to cook things simply because it offered more options than the Anova app. It didn't take long to make the decision to purchase the Joule, and I'm glad I did. It heats water faster, cooks faster, is significantly quieter, and gives me the results I'm looking for more consistently than the Anova device. I agree that the Anova app has a much more diverse user library available via the app, but in all honesty, I've rarely found a user-supplied recipe that ended with the results the contributor claimed. Whenever I use my Anova device now, I know it'll be strictly a manual use, and I always use the Joule app to decide the time and temp I'll use with the Anova.
While I agree that the circulators are pretty similar in performance, it's clear that the Joule provides a superior overall 'user experience'. It's easy to cherry pick this-or-that feature that you feel proves your favorite is a better choice. I tend to look more holistically for the overall user experience, and to me, it's clearly the Joule.
Outstanding review, valuable information, no fluff. Thank You.
The manual functions are a must 👌
You didn't discuss the packaging. 🙂 Also Joule is three times the price. I have owned both and have to say they both perform well. I did not like the app only interface on the Joule. Also someone in the house dropped the Joule and the impact was fatal. The all plastic casing cracked and let water in. That was why I bought the Anova.
The Joule is not 3 times the price. You're likely seeing very old Amazon pricing because the two models being discussed here are now discontinued.
Loved the video and the comparison. Funny that I am watching this after having bought my cooker. But I tend to do that. I tend to buy the thing and then watch videos on how others have liked it. However I will say that what I had bought was the Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 so it is a step above what you reviewed here. It is pretty much similar to the Anova you feature here, but mine like the Joule does have 1100 watts and has a better display. I had absolutely no trouble with the Wifi connectivity, but maybe because the model has been improved.
I feel as though either one, between what I have now or the Joule would be good choices. Best Buy didn't have the Joule in stock and I didn't want to go anywhere else. lol
I have Joule for several years now. Easy peasy. I’m sure either one would be just fine.
Just got the Joule and tried pairing with 2 different iPhones for 2 hours. Unsuccessful. Will be sending back and only get one with a manual display.
I liked what you did and how you did this thank you
Thanks for the info. This has helped me decide which one I wanna buy. Joule it is!!!!
I’ve just found out that u can’t buy that in Australia and to buy from overseas it’s double the price of the other one u have on this video and then I would have to get an adapter to make it work on my power sockets. Damn!!!!!!!
Thanks!!! You made my search easy... 🤣
Thank you so much for this video. Really informative
Hi thanks for your awesome review. Could you please tell us if there is a difference in the maximum serving sizes they can cook? I want to buy the Joule after seeing your review but does it have limitations in terms of amount of meat it can cook in one go compared to other Sous Vides?
That will be determined by the maximum bath size statistic in this video. The Joule can maintain heat in 40L of water, while the Anova can heat only 32L
Anova pro which regularly goes on sale can handle 26 gallons of water (100L)
@@2010stoof it’s interesting that the usual review of Anova vs Joule always uses the Anova 1000 watt instead of the pro model which is a more fair comparison both feature and price-wise.
At the time of filming this, the prices were most comparable between these two models. Perhaps Anova recognized this mismatch and that’s why the Pro was often found on sale
@@LifestyleLab_ fair enough.
Did I miss it being mentioned somewhere? The Joule is almost three times the price!
No it isn’t… at the time of filming these were within $20 of one another with the Joule often on sale
@@LifestyleLab_ I'll have to wait, I guess. As of today on Amazon, the Anova Precision 1000W Wi-Fi is $129, and the 1,100W Breville Joule starts at $347. Don't think a sale will drop the price that much though.
That’s definitely not MSRP for either. In Canada, Anova is currently $200, joule is $250. If you’re seeing $347USD that’s just someone trying to rip you off my friend. Always double check pricing in other stores
@@LifestyleLab_ Good advice. Crate & Barrell and Williams Sonoma both have Joule it at $249. I guess Amazon had me hypnotized. 😁
What one should I get
Watch the video and decide
Why didn’t you compare the Joule against the Anova Pro?
Because the Precision Cooker is the most comparable to the Joule in terms of price.
Lifestyle Lab purchased my pro for $199. Could not find any deals on a Joule.
@@rjd0071 No reviewer compares sale prices you ding dong. He's talking msrp.
The pro regularly goes on sale (like right now) for 199 which is actually cheaper than joule
@@2010stoof Where did you see it for 199? Did I miss the latest sale?
Great review. Can the joule be paired with different phones in the home?
Dont bothet buying anova... i bought 4 got 2 replacement... none of them work... display freeze, cant do a thing
Have you used other devices similar to this one prior to buying the anova?
I only ask because it seems the common denominator here it might be you...?
@@Mind69420 i had polyscience. U might also wants to read the forum about the anova freeze display issue on their pro product. They do replace and refund. But i got mine replaced bunch of times before i got refunded
Wow that smart home function gave me goose bumps when the joule started running! I am buying mine right now!
Did you have to re-pair each time using the anova? Or did the initial pairing keep after unplugging the unit?
It was inconsistent. Sometimes it would reconnect right away, sometimes I had to repair manually
You said you were going to tell us who copied the original packaging , but you didn't.
if you think the joule is noisy, dont ever get a fish tank. sheesh, it's like you sleep in the kitchen or something. the joule is amazing. the app interface is ridiculously apple-esque. very intuitive and covers everything in simplicity.
You are correct, I wouldn't want a fish tank. Whaddayaknow, people have different preferences :)
Thank you for an excellent review. I got all the information I needed to make my choice.
I knew which one to buy 2 seconds into your video! Thank you! The size difference is significant and storage matters to me.
It took you days to pair the anova? Took me a minute.
Its as if we have different phones on different firmwares on different wifi networks! 😯
@@LifestyleLab_ if this is your reasoning then it is not the fault of the anova. You brought in your frustration of external technology into the review of one of the products and thus that’s your reasoning other than the lack in the content on the anova app
Days to setup is subjective to the user we had no such issues.
love these useful reviews
Sounds like kinda a toss up... Take your pick and hope for the best!
yeah but you get a free taunt in team fortress 2 with the joule so it wins lol
Need a display on the unit itself.
Then the Anova is for you!
Great Review, very helpful👌🏽 !
Had a Joule. Got rid of it. I own 2 Anova sous vide and love them both. Really disagree with you. I think maybe you got your Joule for free?
Nope! Would have to disclose any kind of compensation by law.
A difference of opinion doesn't mean bias. What features/issues made you choose the Anova (twice!) over the Joule? :)
Dude, you set the time and temperature. That's it. I guess there are people who cannon function without a smart phone in their hand. And who ripped off the other's packaging, or was that just click bait?
If a product comes with connectivity features, they should work as advertised. Do you have all sous vide cook times memorized in your head? If not, then their app is likely going to be useful to you unless you want to google everything you cook.
It’s not clickbait if you’re already watching the video you salty dog. How would I possibly know who copied whose packaging…
I have that exact same Anova but it's 1,200 Watts
Hmmm you don't say anything about free taunt in game TF2 for buying joule
Whaaaat! I'm listening....
i would like to add something about the ANOVA Precision cooker: It also has the same visual guide that is not user-driven. Just to know
You didn’t tell us who copied whose packaging!
If only I knew the answer!
Just bought the nano put it straight back in the box, getting the joule 🤣
Thaaanks
I don't know what alexa is and wouldn't use an app to cook. I go for Anova.
Definitely joule is better and worth over anova
To solve the water height. When using the Joule, use a thinner container. No need for that extra water! The water amount is controlled by the size and shape of the container. I have a Joule. And I have 3 containers of different sizes. I use the container that best fits the food I’m cooking. I really love my Joule. And, the Joule, as shown, has a magnetic base. No need to use the clip, thought it has one. And, unlike the Anova, the clip doesn't screw on. It clips on..
Form factor wins for me. Anova is just too big.
i have broken 3 anova devices over the years. the plastic is cheap and not up to task for constant heating and cooling. the clamps break and the units fail consistently. also - the anova wikk fritz out on the display if you get any kind of moisture/steam near it on hotter longer cooks. ive bought these anova units as gifts and im lucky if they get 2 years out of them. i switched to joule yesterday and i feel like i went from android to iphone. the build quality is unmatched and im looking forward to years of good service from the joule. i really gave anova a chance, but the quality is severely lacking. just not reliable. customer service is good, but who wants to argue for a new unit once a year when it inevitably fails? do better.
Some people pay money to get a little fountain for the ambient sound. Just sayin'
Good point! 😂
You forgot to mention the price difference.
At the time of filming, there was no price difference. This is a 4 year old video
Awesome.
my anova took only minutes to connect
That's great, I'm not saying this will be everyone's experience
Woah, why does Canadian Alexa sound different than American Alexa? I assume it's Canadian based upon the presenter's accent.
This review is definitely biased. I own both devices and I ended up returning the Joule (Breville) one. The reason is very simple:
1. The Anova device is the first and the original one, and it's cheaper than the Joule.
2. Joule has no display, if you have connection issues, you cannot use it
3. The Joule app only gives you 5 degrees increments to control cooking temperature and no custom duration/temp adjustment, for example 4.2 hours cooking at 133.5F is not possible
4. The Anova has an adjustable ring to attach any given water container
5. The Anova Pro has an app (WiFi) and a built-in display
I'm so puzzled how you ignore all these points. I guess you haven’t even attempted to cook anything.
The Joule can absolutely be set to run at any temperature, in 1 degree increments, and for any custom duration. You are mistaken.
All the other negatives you mention were discussed in the video. Our wi-fi connection experience with the Anova rendered the app almost useless, which weighed heavily on the overall conclusion, as well as the size, and heating power advantaged of the Joule.
This is an independent review that stated the pros and cons of each product. You are welcome to disagree with the stated opinions, but I don't think differing viewpoints constitutes bias on our part :)
1. Being the first to make a product isn't an advantage...
2. Correct, this was mentioned as a negative in the video
3. Not true... I own a Joule and you can set both custom temperature and cook time (would be pretty stupid if you couldn't)
4. The Joule has a magnet on the bottom which is awesome for metal pots.
5. Wi-fi app tethering sucks.
Joule is more powerful, built better, and has a way better app
If your the type of cook who needs instagram and google help you with every meal idea get the joule your already in the world its built for. If you need a sous vide wand that gets from point a to point b get a nano its cheap and it does what its suppose to and nothing more. That's what I tell people when they ask me about sous vide when I'm at work
Like the comparison I loved my above unfortunately it fell in the water and broke
I like the Anova since I can use it independent of a smart phone, which is what the CIA-NSA-DHS-FBI use to spy on peeps.
I had a Joule and it stopped working and tech support never got back to me. Joule should change their name to Junk.
DON’T BUY A JOULE
DON’T BUY A JOULE
DON’T BUY A JOULE
Jay is right, his one negative experience should outweigh everyone else!
Joule began in the top spot. Loved it! No longer. Don't have a clue why they've done what they did; I was not in that meeting. But their app has evolved into a piece of weenie babiy 21st century sheista. DI did an upgrade and nothing works. Ready to throw in trash.
😡 Biggest piece of CRAP ever. Cannot connect and once it does it says it needs to UPDATE. After it updates it says, "READY". I click to cook and it says, "SOMETHING WENT WRONG" . I check and it says, "UPDATE FAILED". I've been trying for hours to get this thing connected, updated and such. Restarted, multiple factory resets, uninstalled APP, reinstalled, WAP2 blah blah blah everything and our will not UPDATE so I can cook. I have screenshots. It said, "ready" a few times and dropped the ball every time.
ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide is garbage, I bought it on Amazon. After 6 months it broke. Manufacture does not support items sold on Amazon. Next, I bought it directly. And now after 9 months, it broke too. Waste of money! Don't buy it
I've been using it for over a year without a hiccup, must have gotten a couple lemons 🍋
The Anova is so loud and irritating I returned it.
So it looks like the joule stole their name from an industry leader vape company, stole their design concepts from apple, box design, and costs a pretty penny for weaker build quality.
Is this Steve jobs's company or what?
Thievery and elegant product interfaces are his specialty.
Anova is shit always with the touchscreen problems and hard to connect wifi or Bluetooth
Anova is not good material it break the black plastic so bad
WoW, I don’t think I have met anyone in my 38years on this planet that would take days to set up a thing, unless it’s a whole house intergration…. You should probably get tested
If it requires an app to operate then it won’t last you 10 years.
There is no proof of that statement whatsoever lol.
@@TwinTurboOnly see you in ten years!
This review actually is stupid. Bro which one is the best one for COOKING .. then add the last points after. This review is less about a verses and more about taking up time watching this video
They both cook identically... as mentioned... hot water is hot water...
The only things that differentiate these products are the build quality, size, heating speed, attachment methods, and user interfaces. Aka - everything covered in this video
Not sure what else you'd be interested in knowing.
Then Joul it will be