Breville Commercial Creative Series Sous Vide Immersion Circulator
- Sous Vide Machine
- 1.6 gallons
- 1100 watts
- Touch
A no-frills circulator that holds temperature reliably through long multi-hour cooks, though one reported unit failed and tripped a GFCI breaker out of the box.
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How it ranks among the 11 sous vide machines we track
4.3★ across 170 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
170 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 11 sous vide machines we track - how the scorecard works · full sous vide machines data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
PolyScience-built immersion circulator sold under Breville's Commercial Creative Series line. Clamps onto stockpots or larger containers and heats water up to 210F for sous vide cooking of meats, fish, vegetables, and reheating leftovers without drying them out.
This is the home version of PolyScience's professional lab-grade circulators, so it skips wifi and app pairing in favor of a physical display and dial. Reviewers who also own commercial units describe it as capable of most of what the bigger machines do at a fraction of the price. A minimum water level is required for the pump to circulate properly.
- 1100W heater, controls water up to 210F
- Rugged clamp fits stockpots and larger containers
- No wifi, physical controls only
- Used in both home and light commercial kitchens
Who it's for
Home cooks who want restaurant-style sous vide results without needing a phone app, plus small restaurant kitchens looking for a backup circulator. Not for anyone who wants remote monitoring or wifi start and stop, since neither is included.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who also run commercial PolyScience units say this one keeps up with most home tasks and several described it as quieter and more reliable than a rival wifi-enabled circulator. Complaints centered on a display that is hard to read unless viewed from directly above, and one buyer reported a unit that tripped a GFCI breaker within minutes of first use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Holds set temperature through multi-hour cooks
- Works in a range of container sizes via the clamp mount
- Simple dial and screen with no app required
- No wifi or remote monitoring
- Display best read from directly above
- No fan-speed adjustment
Specifications
| Brand | PolyScience |
|---|---|
| Model | CRC-5AC1B |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.6 gallons |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in sous vide machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breville Commercial Creative Series Sous Vide Immersion CirculatorThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 170 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Greater Goods Kitchen Sous Vide MachineGreater Goods | 4.6 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.2 / 5 |
| KitchenBoss Sous Vide Cooker Machine: Ultra-quiet 1100 Watts Sous Vide Precision Cooker…KitchenBoss | 4.5 / 5 | 2,255 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Yedi Infinity Sous Vide CookerYedi Houseware | 4.6 / 5 | 1,350 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Monoprice Sous Vide Immersion Cooker 800WMonoprice | 4.2 / 5 | 657 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the PolyScience CRC-5AC1B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the PolyScience CRC-5AC1B have wifi or app control?
No, it runs on physical controls and a built-in screen, with no app pairing.
What temperature range does this sous vide circulator cover?
It controls water heating up to 99C, or 210F.
Can it be used in large containers for bigger batches?
Yes, the clamp mount attaches to stockpots and larger food-safe containers, and one reviewer ran it in a 24-quart container without issue.