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Anova Precision Cooker

Price: $179
Amazon Ranking: 4.4 stars from 1364 reviews
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Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
Temperature Range: 77°F (25°C) to 210°F (99°C)
Heater Output: 800 Watts
Has Circulator: Yes

For a full look at the Anova Precision Cooker please check out our detailed Anova Precision Cooker Review.

Anova Precision Cooker Articles and Reviews

For a full look at the Anova Precision Cooker please check out our detailed Anova Precision Cooker Review.

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Basic Anova Precision Cooker Specifications

For the basic specifications of a sous vide machine we look at several things. Not only the dimensions, such as the height and weight, but also the min and max immersion depth, as well as the material it is made out of. All values are supplied by the manufacturer.

Basic Specifications
Parameters	Anova Precision Cooker
Tube Diameter	2.375" (6.03 cm)
Height	14.75" (36.8 cm)
Width	2.75" (6.98 cm)
Weight	2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
Min Immersion Depth	2.5" (6.35 cm)
Max Immersion Depth	6.13" (15.37 cm)
Min/Max Spacing	3.63" (9.02 cm)
Min Pot Depth	4.25" (10.8 cm)
Has Timer	Yes
Voltage	120 & 220 VAC
Type of Clamp	Screw with slide adjust
Max Clamp Opening	1.25" (3.17 cm)
Wetted Part Material	SS skirt and polycarbonate cap
Remaining Material	Polycarbonate
Cord Length	30" (76.2 cm)
Cleaning	Skirt and cap can be removed
Price	$179
Made In	US

Anova Precision Cooker Performance Specifications

The performance of sous vide machines is probably the most important consideration. It includes the heating power, temperature variability, pump speed, and the circulation method. All values are supplied by the manufacturer.

Performance Specifications
Parameters	Anova Precision Cooker
Lowest Temperature	77°F (25°C)
Highest Temperature	210°F (99°C)
Temperature Variability	0.1°C
Temperature Granularity	0.5°F or 0.5°C
Has Circulation Pump	Yes
Pump Speed	8 L/min
Can Direct Pump Output	Yes
Maximum Water Capacity	4-5 gallons (19 L)
Heater Output	800 Watts
Water Level Sensors	Max shut off/Min alert
Amazon Rating	4.4
Amazon Review Count	1364

Anova Precision Cooker User Interface

The sous vide interface has two main components: 1) are there on-device controls such as buttons or wheels? And 2) is there WiFi and/or Bluetooth connectivity?

User Interface
	Anova Precision Cooker
Display Type	LCD
Buttons	Power
Other Inputs	Backlit scroll wheel
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.0
Smartphone Control	iOS and Android
Info And Recipes	In app

2015-2016 Benchmark Test Results

We run all sous vide machines we can through our benchmark tests. For a full explanation of the tests, please see our article Sous Vide Benchmark Tests.

Benchmark Results
	Anova Precision Cooker
Room Temp Start Time	35:20
Hot Tap Start Time	13:00
Low Temperature	193.3°F
Low Temperature Maximum	193.5°F
Low Temperature Minimum	193.3°F
Low Temp Variation	0.2°F
Temp Rise Time	30:50
High Temperature	182.3°F
High Temperature Maximum	182.5°F
High Temperature Minimum	182.3°F
High Temp Variation	0.2°F
First Hour Power Use	0.44 kWh
Total Power Use	0.94 kWh
Sound Adjacent	59 dB
Sound 12" Away	50 dB

2012 Benchmark Test Results

This machine was either not available in 2012 or we did not test it.

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