Breville ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide Cooker 1100W
- 1100 watts at 120 volts
- App-only control, per the maker
- Smart home compatible listed
- 1.3 lb polycarbonate body
- Circulator only in the box, no pot
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact, powerful sous vide circulator for cooks comfortable running everything from a phone. Without the app it cannot be set, so look elsewhere if you want physical controls.
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ASIN: B0727R431BCategory: Sous Vide Machines
Overview
An app-controlled immersion circulator, the Joule heats a pot of water and holds it at a set temperature for sous vide cooking. The cook supplies the pot, and every setting comes from a phone app instead of buttons on the device.
ChefSteps built the Joule small and light around a strong heating element that brings water up quickly. Control lives entirely in the app, which suits phone users and frustrates cooks who want a dial. Smart home compatibility is listed.
Who it's for
Phone-first cooks starting or upgrading sous vide get a small circulator that works in a pot they already own. Cooks without a smartphone, or who want onboard controls, cannot run it on its own.
Pros and cons
- Very compact, light body
- Strong heating element
- App control from anywhere
- Smart home compatible
- No onboard controls, app required
- Pot not included
- Temperature range not listed
- Listed liter capacity is unclear
Performance notes
Results depend on the heater bringing the water bath to temperature and the circulator holding it steady while food cooks. Larger or colder water volumes take longer to heat with the same element. Every setting goes through the app, so a working phone connection matters.
Specifications
| Brand | Breville |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 1.9 × 1.9 × 11 inches |
| Item Dimensions D X W X H | 1.85"D x 1.85"W x 11"H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Capacity | 1 Liters |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 185 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatible | Yes |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Included components | Sous vide circulator |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | App |
| Item Type Name | Slow Cooker |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the ChefSteps Joule?
It measures 1.85 by 1.85 inches and 11 inches tall.
Can I use the Joule without a phone?
No. The maker says it is controlled exclusively by an app.
What comes with the ChefSteps Joule?
Only the sous vide circulator. You supply the pot of water.
Is the ChefSteps Joule a slow cooker?
No, despite one listing label. It is an immersion circulator that heats and holds a water bath for sous vide cooking.