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Vesta Imersa Elite
- Price: $169
- Amazon Ranking: 3.5 stars from 2 reviews
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- Connectivity: WiFi
- Temperature Range: 41°F (5°C) to 203°F (95°C)
- Heater Output: 900 Watts
- Has Circulator: Yes
The Vesta Imersa Elite is an immersion circulator manufactured by Vesta Precision. It has a unique "Flip-display Design" which puts the display and electronics in the front of the water bath, rather than over top of it. Since it is foldable it will also fit in most kitchen drawers when not in use.
It has 900 W of heating power and a pump which allows use of a water bath with capacities up to 5 gallons (20L). It is billed as the "Market Safest Product" since its components are dust and water resistant passing numerous European general safety and submersible safety requirements.
It has both a digital touch-visibility display as well as a WiFi connection to a smartphone app. The display is quite large and very easy to read. It has enough buttons so that it's intuitive to use, you don't need to read the manual!
Vesta Imersa Elite Articles and Reviews
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Basic Vesta Imersa Elite 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 |
Vesta Imersa Elite |
Tube Diameter |
3.9" x 1.85" (9.9cm x 4.7cm) |
Height |
7.9" (20cm) |
Width |
4.1" (10.4cm) |
Weight |
2.87 lbs (1.3kg) |
Min Immersion Depth |
2.85" (7.2cm) |
Max Immersion Depth |
4.75" (12.1cm) |
Min/Max Spacing |
1.85" (4.7cm) |
Min Pot Depth |
4.25" (10.8cm) |
Has Timer |
Yes |
Voltage |
110-120 VAC |
Type of Clamp |
Flip design |
Max Clamp Opening |
2.75" (7.0cm) |
Wetted Part Material |
SS Skirt |
Remaining Material |
Polycarbonate |
Cord Length |
41" (104cm) |
Cleaning |
Skirt can be removed |
Price |
$169 |
Made In |
China |
Vesta Imersa Elite 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 |
Vesta Imersa Elite |
Lowest Temperature |
41°F (5°C) |
Highest Temperature |
203°F (95°C) |
Temperature Variability |
0.2°F (0.1°C) |
Temperature Granularity |
0.1°F or 0.1°C |
Has Circulation Pump |
Yes |
Pump Speed |
4.5 L/minute |
Can Direct Pump Output |
No |
Maximum Water Capacity |
5.3 gallons (20L) |
Heater Output |
900 Watts |
Water Level Sensors |
Auto shut off |
Amazon Rating |
3.5 |
Amazon Review Count |
2 |
Vesta Imersa Elite 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
|
Vesta Imersa Elite |
Display Type |
LED Touch Screen |
Buttons |
Power, Start/Stop, Temp/Time, C/F, +, - |
Other Inputs |
None |
Connectivity |
WiFi |
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
|
Vesta Imersa Elite |
Room Temp Start Time |
32:00 |
Hot Tap Start Time |
11:00 |
Low Temperature |
141.6°F |
Low Temperature Maximum |
141.6°F |
Low Temperature Minimum |
141.4°F |
Low Temp Variation |
0.2°F |
Temp Rise Time |
25:10 |
High Temperature |
184.5°F |
High Temperature Maximum |
184.8°F |
High Temperature Minimum |
184.5°F |
High Temp Variation |
0.3°F |
First Hour Power Use |
0.43 kWh |
Total Power Use |
0.82 kWh |
Sound Adjacent |
56.00 dB |
Sound 12" Away |
50.00 dB |
2012 Benchmark Test Results
This machine was either not available in 2012 or we did not test it.
Have you used the Vesta Imersa Elite? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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