Anova Bluetooth Vs Anova Wifi : Which One You Should Buy ?

Anova has introduced two types of cookers in the market. They are automated and can be controlled by Anova Bluetooth or Anova WiFi. If you are considering buying one and are confused between the two models, then you have landed up at the right place. After doing thorough research and testing for 46 hours we have covered the difference between Anova Bluetooth Vs Anova Wifi. We have reviewed each and every specification of both the models in detail to help you find the one suiting your need.

What It Is?

This is an cooking automation device that will work with your cooker and will help you control it even from a distance. So, now you don’t need to stand in the kitchen and keep staring at your cooker after a long day. You can relax in your home and cook food from your bedroom or living room.

Our Verdict

Both Anova Sous Vide products are quite similar to each other. The cooking results also don’t vary much. The Anova WiFi/ Bluetooth is a great choice to save your time and for sous vide. If your budget is not very tight and packed, you should consider buying Anova WiFi. But if you have certain budget restrictions or you want to save money, you can always buy Anova Sous Vide Culinary (Bluetooth version). However, the main areas where you will feel the difference is the connectivity mode, as WiFi gives second-generation sous vide cooker an edge over its first-generation, and the quantity of the food as Anova WiFi has the capacity for around 12 people, in comparison to Anova Bluetooth which can only accumulate it for 8 people at maximum. The other differences like power input are easily avoidable.

Therefore, we can say that the Sous Vide Cooker WiFi+Bluetooth outnumbers the first version of Bluetooth in terms of the benefits. In the WiFi version, initially, you may find difficulty in connecting the network. Chill! We have got a hack for you in this too. If you avoid special characters and numbers in your WiFi password, Anova will connect in a second. Easy passwords will help you connect fast without any problem.

Overall, if you have quite a few smart home devices and you want to pair your Sous vide cooker with them or you want to move around the house or work while cooking Anova Sous Vide WiFi+Bluetooth is the option for you. And if you are on a tight budget and you are looking for something of standard quality for Sous vide cooking Anova Bluetooth Sous Vide cooker is the option for you. On the whole, both are great options it is your requirement that would decide what is good for you.[/su_note]

Comparison Chart Between Anova Bluetooth And WiFi

Differences 

Both Bluetooth and WiFi models are different to each other in certain ways, some of which are listed below.

1. Control

Anova Culinary Bluetooth Sous Vide Precision Cooker can be only controlled by Bluetooth, whereas, Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker can be controlled either with wifi or Bluetooth giving it a preference over the other. Thus, you can connect Anova WiFi to your home WiFi and enjoy cooking.

2.Distance

Since the Bluetooth connectivity only works to a certain distance, you have to be near your kitchen if you are working with Anova Bluetooth. However, Anova WiFi will give you the freedom of greater distances and still letting you to control your cooker.

3. Personal Assistance

As Anova WiFi can be connected to your home WiFi, it can be connected to your Google assistant or Alexa. Thus, you can just control it through your voice and your food will be ready for you.

4. Power

Anova WiFi requires power of 900W as compared to Anova Bluetooth which needs 800W. This power difference allows to reduce the pre-heat time significantly (ranging from 5-15 minutes depending upon the dish) and can cook for upto 12 people, in contrast to 8 people in the case of Anova Bluetooth.

Similarities 

Anova Culinary Bluetooth Sous Vide Precision Cooker (Bluetooth only) is quite similar to Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker (WiFi + Bluetooth) in several aspects. The latter is the next generation automated cooker of the former. Some of the differences have been highlighted below.

1. Automation

Both of these cookers give the power to you to control your cooker even from a distance with a very high degree of automation and precision. Both are very apt for day to day use which will help you to cut down your time in the kitchen.

2. Customisation

Both of these models from Anova will let you to customise time and temperature according to your need and your dish, letting you take control as the master!

3. Smart Appliances

These cookers can be controlled with their app ‘Anova Culinary’ which can be installed on a smartphone and used for ease.

4. Pro Cook

The device comes along with sous vide guides and recipe book which has over 1000 recipes of a variety of dishes. So now without spending much time in the kitchen, you can take all the credits of being a good cook.

5. Easy To Use And Clean

Simply attach the cooker onto the side of the pot and add water till the labelled mark. Drop your dish in a zip-lock pouch in the water and allow your food to cook. For easy cleaning, the parts are detachable and made of stainless steel.

Specifications

• Anova WiFi and Anova Bluetooth are manufactured and marketed by Anova Culinary.
• Both come with initial warranty of 2 years.
• Both have a capacity of upto 19 litres which is enough for cooking nearly all the dishes.
• Both of them come with a pump that ensures rotation and swirling of water for uniform heating.
• The material is stainless steel which is easy to maintain and clean.

One Pack Of Anova Wifi Or Anova Bluetooth Contains

• Anova precision cooker WiFi/ Bluetooth
• Adjustable Clamp
• Guide to cook settings
• Owners’ manual

FAQs

Bottom Line

Both the Anova Sous-vide are great options for faster and cooking with ease. They are entirely automatic and easy to use. The only difference is in their connectivity. If you don’t like Anova Wifi, you should check out Anova nano and How Anova nano is different from Anova wifi

It’s your personal choice what kind of connectivity you are looking for Anova Bluetooth or Anova WiFi. No matter which one you choose both of them guarantee faster and easier cooking ways. You should also check out how Anova Wifi is in comparison to Joule.