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Breville · Updated June 2026

Breville Joule Turbo: price, specs & release date

Breville Joule Turbo, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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GoldDeskmark69/100#3 of 19 in class

The Breville Joule Turbo is listed at $249.95 on breville.com as of 2026-06-27, #13 cheapest of 18 sous vide machines (median $175); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 69/100 pay-blind standing, #3 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

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Is the Breville Joule Turbo a good buy?

At $250, the Breville Joule Turbo is #14 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 among the newer of the 11 we date.

Evidence of Record

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One independent lab measured this product across 7 physical metrics — thermal, heating rate, noise and 4 more. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

thermal · heating rate · noise · measured length · measured diameter · minimum water depth · turbo-mode filet mignon

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Breville Joule Turbo

Only one whitelisted tester — Wirecutter — has a hands-on, measured review of this exact model, which it names its upgrade pick. Wirecutter praises the fastest heating, tiny size and best-in-class app, but flags the app-only design and premium price.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2025-11-21

Tested by Wirecutter

Consistently praised

  • Fastest-heating wand tested — 135°F in 12 min, 6.8°F/min via 1,100 W element
  • Smallest, most compact body (12 x 1.85 in); works in as little as 1.5 in of water
  • Best sous vide app tested — easy Bluetooth/Wi-Fi pairing, guided recipes, Turbo delta-T mode
  • Turbo mode gave better steak texture than a 2-hour conventional sous vide cook

Commonly flagged

  • No physical controls — app-only, won't run without a tethered phone or tablet
  • Expensive — about $170 more than Wirecutter's top pick
  • Turbo mode limited to ~52 in-app recipes; can't be toggled on for other cuts
  • App-only reliance raises long-term support risk with only a 1-year warranty

Where reviewers disagree No cross-source comparison was possible: Wirecutter is the only whitelisted source that cleared extraction and provides a hands-on, measured test of this exact model, so all praised and flagged points rest on a single reviewer.

The sources (1)

Wirecutter lab-tested ·

Time to heat 4 qt water from 53°F to 135°F: 12 minutes · Heating rate: 6.8 °F/min · Temperature fluctuation held over 2 hours: ±0.2 °F · Noise level, pump fully submerged: 50 dB · Noise level, pump outlet above water: ~70 dB · Measured length: 12 in · Measured diameter: 1.85 in · Minimum water depth to operate: 1.5 in · Turbo-mode filet mignon cook time: as little as 30 minutes

It’s extremely small, it holds temperature accurately, it heats water the fastest of all the wands we’ve tested, and it can cook with less water in a pot, thanks to its magnetic base and unusual pump system.
The results surprised us: We actually preferred the Joule Turbo version, which had the same edge-to-edge doneness but retained a more traditional steak texture — more fibrous, less mushy than the portion cooked with Anova for two hours.
For all of the great things the Joule Turbo has going for it, the lack of buttons is a big enough omission that we can’t recommend it as our top pick.

Specifications

Price (US)$249.95 MSRP on Breville.com ($249.95); frequently on sale (observed $149.95 on Breville, ~$169-239 at Amazon/Walmart).
BrandBreville
Released2023
Wattage (W)1100
Max temp f208
Water capacity gal10.6
Connectivitywifi+bluetooth
Circulation lph—
App controlYes
Clamp typeMagnetic base (clip sold separately for non-magnetic pots)
DisplayNone (app-only control)

Source: breville.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by target.com. CORRECTED price 249.99 -> 249.95 (Breville MSRP; live page shows $149.95 sale). Confirmed 1100W, max 98C/208F, WiFi+Bluetooth, app-only (no display), magnetic base. Capacity 40L normalized to 10.6 gal (was 10.5; 40L = 10.57 gal, now consistent with the CS20001 entry). Circulation rate not published; null.

Is the Breville Joule Turbo worth it vs cheaper sous vide machines?

Breville Joule Turbo against its closest cheaper and pricier sous vide machines on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPriceWattage (W)Max temp fWater capacity galConnectivityApp control
Breville Joule Turbo this$249.95110020810.6wifi+bluetoothYes
Anova Precision Cooker 3.0$2291100197—wifiYes
All-Clad Sous Vide Professional Immersion Circulator (EH800D51)$249.9910002125noneNo

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Breville Joule Turbo?

Only one whitelisted tester — Wirecutter — has a hands-on, measured review of this exact model, which it names its upgrade pick. Wirecutter praises the fastest heating, tiny size and best-in-class app, but flags the app-only design and premium price. Praised: Fastest-heating wand tested — 135°F in 12 min, 6.8°F/min via 1,100 W element; Smallest, most compact body (12 x 1.85 in); works in as little as 1.5 in of water; Best sous vide app tested — easy Bluetooth/Wi-Fi pairing, guided recipes, Turbo delta-T mode; Turbo mode gave better steak texture than a 2-hour conventional sous vide cook. Flagged: No physical controls — app-only, won't run without a tethered phone or tablet; Expensive — about $170 more than Wirecutter's top pick; Turbo mode limited to ~52 in-app recipes; can't be toggled on for other cuts; App-only reliance raises long-term support risk with only a 1-year warranty. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Breville Joule Turbo cost?

The Breville Joule Turbo has a US price of $249.95 (MSRP on Breville.com ($249.95); frequently on sale (observed $149.95 on Breville, ~$169-239 at Amazon/Walmart).), as of 2026-06-20.

How does the Breville Joule Turbo compare on price?

At $250, the Breville Joule Turbo is #14 cheapest of the 18 sous vide machines we track, where the median is $159.

When was the Breville Joule Turbo released?

The Breville Joule Turbo was released 2023.

What are the Breville Joule Turbo's key specs?

Breville Joule Turbo (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: $249.95 at breville.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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