Breville · Updated June 2026
Breville Joule (CS20001): price, specs & release date
Breville Joule (CS20001), released 2016. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: kitchenteller.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Breville Joule (CS20001) is listed at $199.95 on kitchenteller.com as of 2026-06-27, #10 cheapest of 18 sous vide machines (median $175); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 58/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 19 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest sous vide machines: Monoprice Strata Home 1100W — $71.99
- Best for Fast, accurate, evenly-heated water bath; cooked ribeye to medium-rare with no hiccups; Smallest unit tested, fits in any kitchen drawer; sleek minimalist design.
- Skip if No physical controls on the device; requires a smartphone/app is a dealbreaker.
Is the Breville Joule (CS20001) a good buy?
At $200, the Breville Joule (CS20001) is #12 cheapest of the 18 sous vide machines we track, where the median is $159. On the spec sheet, its max temp f of 208 is above the median of the 20, its water capacity gal of 10.6 is above the median of the 14, and its wattage of 1100 W is at the median of the 21. By release date, it is the oldest of the 11 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Breville Joule (CS20001)
One whitelisted tester surfaced with a hands-on body for this model: Reviewed (USA Today) named the Breville/ChefSteps Joule its best-overall immersion circulator, cooking a ribeye in it and monitoring water-bath temperatures at 132F across a 10-unit roundup. Praised for fast, accurate, evenly-heated water, a drawer-small footprint, and a magnetic base that holds without a pot clip; the only knock is the absence of on-device controls, which relies on the app.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2022-02-01
Tested by Reviewed
Consistently praised
- Fast, accurate, evenly-heated water bath; cooked ribeye to medium-rare with no hiccups
- Smallest unit tested, fits in any kitchen drawer; sleek minimalist design
- Magnetic base stays firmly in place without needing a pot clip
Commonly flagged
- No physical controls on the device; requires a smartphone/app
- No on-device display may deter less tech-savvy cooks
Where reviewers disagree Single-source: only Reviewed produced a usable fetch-clean hands-on body, so no cross-source corroboration was possible. All quotes were verified as literal substrings of the fetched page; no measured lab values were claimed by this source.
The sources (1)
the Joule was able to cook a thick boneless ribeye to a lovely medium-rare with little fanfare and no hiccups
the core product is still excellent at heating water quickly and evenly to turn out perfectly-cooked food
The lack of a display on the Joule itself might make the less tech-savvy among us pause
Specifications
| Price (US) | $199.95 Current MSRP, white polycarbonate model |
|---|---|
| Brand | Breville |
| Released | 2016 |
| Wattage (W) | 1100 |
| Max temp f | 208 |
| Water capacity gal | 10.6 |
| Connectivity | wifi+bluetooth |
| Circulation lph | — |
| App control | Yes |
| Clamp type | Magnetic base with included clip for non-magnetic pots |
| Display | None (app-only control) |
Source: kitchenteller.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by topsousvide.com. Confirmed 1100W, max 98C/208F, 40L/10.6 gal, WiFi+Bluetooth, app-only (no on-device display), magnetic base + clip. $199.95 for white polycarbonate CS20001 (stainless CS10001 retired in favour of Joule Turbo). Circulation not published; null.
Is the Breville Joule (CS20001) worth it vs cheaper sous vide machines?
Breville Joule (CS20001) against its closest cheaper and pricier sous vide machines on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Wattage (W) | Max temp f | Water capacity gal | Connectivity | App control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breville Joule (CS20001) this | $199.95 | 1100 | 208 | 10.6 | wifi+bluetooth | Yes |
| KitchenBoss G320 | $149.99 | 1100 | 194 | 13.2 | none | No |
| VacMaster SV1 | $199.99 | 1500 | 210 | 7.9 | none | No |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Breville Joule (CS20001)?
One whitelisted tester surfaced with a hands-on body for this model: Reviewed (USA Today) named the Breville/ChefSteps Joule its best-overall immersion circulator, cooking a ribeye in it and monitoring water-bath temperatures at 132F across a 10-unit roundup. Praised for fast, accurate, evenly-heated water, a drawer-small footprint, and a magnetic base that holds without a pot clip; the only knock is the absence of on-device controls, which relies on the app. Praised: Fast, accurate, evenly-heated water bath; cooked ribeye to medium-rare with no hiccups; Smallest unit tested, fits in any kitchen drawer; sleek minimalist design; Magnetic base stays firmly in place without needing a pot clip. Flagged: No physical controls on the device; requires a smartphone/app; No on-device display may deter less tech-savvy cooks. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Breville Joule (CS20001) cost?
The Breville Joule (CS20001) has a US price of $199.95 (Current MSRP, white polycarbonate model), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the Breville Joule (CS20001) compare on price?
At $200, the Breville Joule (CS20001) is #12 cheapest of the 18 sous vide machines we track, where the median is $159.
When was the Breville Joule (CS20001) released?
The Breville Joule (CS20001) was released 2016.
What are the Breville Joule (CS20001)'s key specs?
Breville Joule (CS20001) (Breville): wattage w 1100, max temp f 208, water capacity gal 10.6, connectivity wifi+bluetooth, app control Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $199.95 at kitchenteller.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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