SousVide Supreme water oven is a compact all-in-one Sous Vide machine for home kitchens. The original Supreme and Demi offer the same functions. Demi is smaller and cheaper than the original Supreme.

What’s in Box?

• SousVide Supreme / Demi water oven
• Stainless steel pouch rack
• Detachable power cord
• Instructional DVD
• User manual

A power cord is detachable so you can carry only the main body to the sink to fill with water or empty and bring back to the counter.

A tight-fitting lid is completely removed from the main body. The water bath capacity of each unit is 3 gallons (the original) and 2.3 gallons (Demi). The maximum temperature is 210 degrees F. Double wall insulation makes it energy efficient, and the exterior is cool to touch. Thanks to a perforated grill on the bottom, foods don’t touch a heated surface directly. The perforated grill lets heat through. Both models rely on convection to circulate water. So, there is no motor. It allows it operate silently and makes it more energy-efficient.

Specs & Comparison of SousVide Supreme / Demi

Product	Supreme	Demi
Dimension	14.2" L x 11.4" W x 11.4" H	12.99" L x 10.96" W x 11.3" H
Water Bath Dimension	12.5" L x 9.75" W x 6.75" H	11" L x 8.75" W x 6.5" H
Water Bath Capacity	3 gallons	2.3 gallons
Cooking Capacity	Approx. 20 x 4oz portions	Approx. 12 x 4oz portions
Weight	13 lbs	9.8 lbs
Power	850 watts	550 watts
Temperature Range	86 to 210 degrees F	86 to 210 degrees F

Both models’ performance is almost the same. There is another difference except for their sizes. The original Supreme is built with stainless steel. Demi, on the other hand, consists of a polished aluminum lid, anodized aluminum interior, and coated steel exterior shell. While the original Supreme is only one color (silver), Demi has three, Black, White, and Red.

Conclusion

SousVide Supreme and Demi are basic designed Sous Vide ovens, but their constructions are outstanding. Double wall insulated water bath with a tight-fitting lid retains heat well, making it energy efficient. And they don’t need to motor for circulation. It allows a quiet operation, making it more energy efficient. Both models include a stainless steel rack that claims to contain approximately 20 x 4oz-portions (the original) and 12 x 4oz-portions (Demi). This info gives you a rough idea whether or not they have sufficient capacity for your cooking. If you cook food for many hours or days, these compact, quiet, and energy efficient machines are the best choice for you. Check the current price of the original Supreme here, and click here for Demi.

Tribest Sousvant is an all-in-one Sous Vide oven. Its unique design gives many advantages.

What’s in Box?

• Sousvant Sous Vide oven
• Storage bag
• User manual

Design

A design of Sousvant is very simple. A water bath (=carafe) is mounted on an electrical base. All electric units are integrated into the base. A water carafe is clear-plastic all around so you can perfectly see foods through it. A lid, which is also clear, helps to get targetted temperature quickly, and you don’t have to worry about water evaporation.

Specifications

• Dimension: 11.5″ W x 7.5″ D x 15.5″ H
• Weight: 10 lbs
• Power: 1000 Watts
• Temperature Range: 95 degrees F to 194 degrees F
• Carafe capacity: 3 gallons

The carafe is removable. It has big and sturdy handles on both sides so you can lift it up from the base, take it to a sink, and fill or clean it up easily. And its rectangular and kind of flat shape helps it to fit in an ordinary kitchen sink. The capacity of the carafe is 3 gallons, which may not be large enough for those who want to cook a large amount of food at a time.

The base has a back-lit display and buttons in the center. There are four buttons,  Cook, Up, Down, and Stop. The display shows a temperature on the top and time on the bottom. There is no countdown timer. Time on the display shows how long it’s been cooking after it reached targeted temperature, and it starts automatically.

There is no WiFi or Bluetooth feature.

Conclusion

The removable carafe makes everything convenient. From preparing to cleaning, it’s a lot easier than other Sous Vide ovens. Sousvant is well-designed for home use, and It looks beautiful on a kitchen counter. Since there is no insulation, it may not be suitable for a long cook (hours or day.) If you want to give your kitchen a modern look, and you are OK with 3-gallon capacity, Sousvant is worth the price. Click here to see the latest price.

Gourmia GSV-130 is a budget immersion circulator. It doesn’t have Bluetooth or WiFi, and it can’t cook a large amount in a large container. But it has a powerful heater for its price.

What’s in Box?

• Gourmia GSV-130 immersion circulator
• Recipe book

Design

It’s very similar in appearance to Anova immersion circulator. A backlit display and buttons are on the top, and a wheel to adjust temperature and timer on the side. The display looks more modern than Anova’s. A big clip can open and pinch up to 1 inch.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 4 x 5 x 14.5 inches
• Weight: 2.3 lbs
• Power: 1200 Watt
• Maximum water capacity: 3.5 gallons
• Maximum temperature: 203 degrees F (95 degrees C)
• Minimum water depth: 3 inches
• Maximum: 6 inches

Gourmia GSV-130 has a powerful 1200-watt heater, which is remarkable for its price. As a comparison, Chefsteps Joule is 1100 watts, and Anova WiFi is 900 watts. While it has a powerful heater, maximum water capacity is modest. The size of up to 3.5 gallons may be a problem for those who have a big family or want to cook entire meals for a week.

Other Gourmia immersion circulators

Gourmia has released other models for sous vide immersion circulator. GSV-140 has the same 1200-watt heater. It can work in up to 10 gallons containers. GSV-150 has added another feature. It’s WiFi. GSV-150 works with a smartphone app, and you can control it via WiFi away from home. These two models are more expensive than GSV-130 and not much different from Anova’s prices. So, when you consider purchasing these models, you may want to consider Anova’s immersion circulators, too.

Conclusion

Gourmia GSV-130 is a very basic immersion circulator. Before purchasing, make sure you are using container or pod smaller than 3.5-gallon capacity. And if you don’t need WiFi features to control over smartphones apps or internet, Gourmia GSV-130 will be the best budget addition to your kitchen. Available in three colors, Black, Bronze, and White. Click here to see the price.

Sous Vide cooking technic has existed for decades. But, sous vide machines had been expensive, bulky, commercial and industrial until Anova introduced the first affordable and user-friendly immersion circulator. Since then, Sous Vide cooking is getting used in home kitchens.

Anova has released two versions of Sous Vide immersion circulator. The first one has 800 watts and uses Bluetooth to connect to your smartphone. The second one has 900 watts and uses Bluetooth and WiFi. Both models are available on the market. And, because it’s been a while since their release, you may find a good discount.

What’s in Box?

• Anova Precision Cooker
• Adjustable Clamp
• Quick Start Guide
• User manual

Design

Anova is made out of polycarbonate on an upper body and stainless steel on the bottom. The stainless steel bottom contains a heating element, thermometer, and circulator, and it can be opened by twisting it for cleaning or maintenance. A display on the top is very basic, showing temperature and timer. There are also a Bluetooth (1st gen) or WiFi (2nd gen) indicator light, a start/pause touch button, and a timer indicator light. Temperature can be set quickly by spinning a blue-backlit wheel on the side.

A clamp is designed to attach to a water bath, and the device is slipped into it. The clamp can open up to 1.25 inch (317.5 mm), so it can attach to many kinds of container, even it has a thick wall like a cooler box.

Specifications

• Dimension: 2.75″ (698 mm) x 14.75″ (368 mm)
• Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
• Temperature range: 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) to 210 degrees F (99 degrees C)
• Maximum immersion depth: 7.25″ (184 mm)
• Minimum immersion depth: 2.5″ (635 mm)
• Tank capacity: 4 to 5 gallons (15 to 19 liters)

Difference between 1st gen and 2nd gen

Anova Bluetooth (1st gen) and WiFi (2nd gen) look the same. There are only two differences in performance between them. First, the 2nd gen is a little more powerful than the 1st gen by 100 watts output power. Second, while the 1st gen has only Bluetooth, and the 2nd gen has both Bluetooth and WiFi. The 2nd gen’s WiFi connectivity allows you to control the device remotely. But, when you are close to Anova, 2nd gen also uses Bluetooth to connect your smartphone.

As another benefit come from WiFi connectivity, the 2nd gen works with Alexa. You can say things like,

• “Alexa, ask Anova to cook chicken”
• “Alexa, ask Anova to check the status”
• “Alexa, ask Anova to heat the water to 140 degrees”

Both versions work with the same smartphone app. In the app, you can see many recipes. They are not only basic ones but personal ones from Anova users who upload their recipes and share them in the app. The 1st gen doesn’t have the features of Alexa skill or operating remotely, but it’s cheaper than the 2nd gen (usually $50 less)

Conclusion

Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker is affordable and easy to use. It can work with your smartphone, but it’s also a standalone device. You don’t need a smartphone to control the device. Everything can be done by pressing buttons on the device. The 1st gen (Bluetooth) and the 2nd gen (WiFi) are both available to purchase. WiFi version is a little more powerful, and it also has features of Alexa compatibility and a remote operation over the internet. Reportedly, Alexa skill has an issue of connectivity, but it may be improving in the future. Unless you need these features, the 1st gen is suitable for you because it is cheaper than the 2nd gen. Overall, both versions of Anova precision cooker are reliable, reasonable, and easy to use. Click here to the prices of both versions.

ChefSteps Joule is the smallest and sleekest immersion circulator available today. There is no bulky part you may find in other brands’ immersion circulators. Despite its small size, output power is 1100 watts. Two colors are available: All White or White/Stainless Steel.

• Nearly half size of most competitors. Save space in a pot, and slip into a top drawer with your silverware when no use.
• With a magnetic base and a simple clip, it can attach to almost any container, pot, or pan.
• 1100 watts of power heats up fast. Precise to 0.2°F / 0.1°C.
• Works with iOS and Android devices. It can connect with Bluetooth only, and you can use WiFi to control it away from home.
• Works with Alexa.

What in Box?

• Joule (That’s it)

Pull off the sleeve, and you see a black box that securely holds the device. That’s all in it. There is an instruction printed inside of the black box. You will get more details, recipes, and tips from its smartphone app: “Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps.”

Design

Plain and simple, 11 inch long cylinder with a clip on the side. Magnetic base on the bottom, LED indicator and a single button to stop the machine on the top. Horizontal slit on the bottom is an inlet of water. There is a hole on the side around 4 inches from the bottom, which is an outlet for water.

The clip is designed for pots or container that have a thin wall. It’s not recommended to use for containers that have a thick wall, such as a cooler box.

Specifications

• Dimension: 1.85″ (47 mm) x 11″ (280 mm)
• Weight: 1.28 lbs (580 g)
• Performance: 1100 watts
• Temperature accuracy: +/- 0.2 degree F (0.1 degree C)
• Maximum water temperature: 208 degree F (98 degrees C)
• Maximum bath volume: 10 gallons (40 liters)
• Minimum water depth: 1.5″ (38 mm)
• Maximum water depth: 8″ (203 mm)

As a comparison, Anova WiFi is 900 watts, and Gourmia GSV130 is 1200 watts. Considering the size, Joule has a very powerful heater. And, most other brands’ immersion circulators can handle 5 to 6 gallons of water at max, but Joule can do 10 gallons of water. While Joule is useful when you cook a large amount of food, it also has a feature for cooking a small amount of food. The minimum depth of water is as low as 1.5 inches. So, you can even use a frying pan with Joule for sous vide cooking.

Control from anywhere

Joule has both Bluetooth and WiFi. However, you don’t need WiFi to control Joule. All you need are your smartphone with Bluetooth and Joule mobile app. WiFi is used when you are not home. You can control it remotely over the internet with a WiFi connection.

Works with Alexa

If you have Alexa-enabled devices, such as Amazon Echo and Fire TV, you can control Joule with your voice. It’s a great advantage over competitors. And more importantly, it’s a great advantage to Joule itself. That’s because Joule has no display on the device. It has only a button on the top to stop the machine. All controls like setting temperature and timer, or starting the device, need to be done by the smartphone app. But, now you have another option, controlling with your voice! Here are some examples you can ask Alexa,

• “Alexa, ask Joule to cook pork chop like last time.”
• “Alexa, ask Joule, what is the time and temperature for tenderloin steak?”
• “Alexa, ask Joule to set the temperature to 165 degrees.”
• “Alexa, ask Joule to check the status.”

As of writing this post, Alexa can’t set a timer or tell you how much a timer is left, but smart home technology is always improving. It may be able to do these things in the future.

Conclusion

The smallest, powerful, and well-designed. Joule is the most innovative immersion circulator available today. Its features outperform all other competitors. However, one negative thing you have to accept is that it’s not a standalone device. You always need your smartphone to control the device. If you are OK with that, there is no doubt that Joule is the best immersion circulator available today. Check the price of Joule at amazon.com.

“Sous Vide” is a French word. A literal translation is “Under Vacuum.”
The first thing to do is to pack food in a vacuum sealing bag. Then, immerse in hot water at a consistent temperature for a specified period (typically lower temperature for a more extended period than cooking with fire). This cooking technique has existed for decades, but not for home use because machines were expensive and giant. Now that many Sous Vide machines introduced for home cooking in the last couple of years, Sous Vide became well-known and implemented for home cooking. Here are some popular Sous Vide machines in 2017.

The Best Immersion Circulators

There are mainly two types of Sous Vide machines: immersion circulators and sous vide ovens. Immersion circulators can work with any containers that already exist in your house. You can store them in a kitchen drawer when not in use. They are suitable for those who don’t want another appliance to take space on kitchen counter. Here are three best Sous Vide immersion circulators in 2017.

ChefSteps Joule

It’s nearly half size of competitors. However, ChefSteps Joule’s benefits are not only design. There are many remarkable features. This small gadget needs only 1.5-inch deep water. While it can work fine in a small pot, a manufacturer claims that it can be used in up to 10 gallons of a water container. Read a full review.

Anova WiFi Precision Cooker

It’s probably the most well-known brand for Sous Vide machines. It works with a mobile app to set a timer, schedule, notification, etc. It also works as a standalone device without the app. With a display of temperature and timer on the top, a dial to set temperature on the side. It’s easy to use, and reliable. The latest version uses WiFi to connect to your smartphone. You can even operate the machine away from home. Read a full review.

Gourmia GSV-130

A price of Gourmia GSV-130 is a half or less than competitors. It doesn’t have Wifi or Bluetooth to connect to your smartphone. It only works by pressing buttons on the device. A large digital display on the top is more sophisticated and showing more information than Anova’s. It doesn’t have outstanding features. But it’s very easy to use, and the price is very appealing. Read a full review.

Product	ChefsStep Joules	Anova WiFi	Gourmia GSV-130
Dimension	1.85" x 1.85" x 11"	2.75" x 2.75" x 14.75"	4" x 5" x 14.5"
Weight	1.28 lbs	2.5 lbs	2.3 lbs
Power	1100 watts	900 watts	1200 watts
Max water valume	10 gallons	5 gallons	3.5 gallons
Min/Max water depth	1.5" / 8"	2.5" / 6.25"	2.75" / 6"
Max temperature	208 degree F	210 degree F	203 degree F
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth + WiFi	Bluetooth + WiFi	n/a
Price	$199.00*	$149.00*	$79.99*

The Best Sous Vide Ovens

Here are some popular Sous Vide Ovens in 2017. They are all-in-one machines for Sous Vide cooking. They consist of a water bath, heater, thermometer, timers, etc. Since they have a water bath, the size of the machine is large. While immersion circulators are called Kitchen Gadgets, Sous Vide Ovens are considered as small appliances.

Tribest Sousvant

All electric parts are in a bottom base, and a water bath (=carafe) is mounted on the base. The carafe can be removed from the base so you can take it to the sink to fill it up, empty, or wash easily. The carafe are clear all around. Unlike other sous vide ovens, you can perfectly see the progress of cooking without opening the lid. A compact and beautiful design allows the machine take your kitchen space positively. Read a full review.

SousVide Supreme / Supreme Demi

SousVide Supreme and Demi are energy-efficient all-in-one Sous Vide ovens. Well-designed pouch rack can be used in three different ways. A capacity of Supreme is 3 gallons, and Demi is 2.3 gallons. A good insulation makes the machines energy-efficient. The heating system doesn’t need a motor to circulate water, so it’s very quiet operation. You can truly set and forget the machines and do whatever you like until timer goes off. Read a full review.

Gourmia GSV-550 / GSV-900

As immersion circulators, Gourmia has Sous Vide ovens at reasonable prices. Gourmia GSV-550 and GSV-900 are 9qt and 10qt capacity all-in-one Sous Vide ovens. A stainless steel rack comes with both models. They can’t beat SousVide Supreme/Demi in quality and feature, but the prices are much less. Read a full review.

Product	Tribest SousVant	SousVide Supreme	SousVide Supreme Demi	Gourmia GSV-900	Gourmia GSV-550
Dimension D x W x H	14.5" x 8" x 15.5"	11.4" x 14.2 x 11.4	10.96" x 12.99" x 11.3	10" x 15" x 8.75"	10.75" x 16" x 8.25"
Weight	10 lbs	13 lbs	9.8 lbs	8.3 lbs	9 lbs
Power	1000 watts	850 watts	550 watts	800 watts	525 watts
Water Bath Volume	3 gallons	3 gallons	2.3 gallons	2.5 gallons	2.25 gallons
Max Temperature	194 degrees F	210 degrees F	210 degrees F	212 degrees F	194 degrees F
Price	$399.00*	$429.00*	$329.00*	$129.99*	$74.99*