“I also don't like how it can only be run through the app.”

35% of 17 verified owners recommend the Breville Joule Turbo, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. YouTube is shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.
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“I also don't like how it can only be run through the app.”
“You lost me when you said it’s exclusively run by your phone.”
“Neat machine, at 299.99 Canadian it’s steep, but probably worth it IMHO.”
“My only "complaint" has also been around the lack of notification customization”
“In nasty plastic. No thanks!”
“I didn't know such a thing existed. Blew my mind.”
“Sadly mine is not working. I was trying to find a trouble shooting video.”
“The pork chops came out good but I think if they were cooked low n slow they would have been better.”
“Love using it for steaks to get that perfect internal temperature and for cooking chicken breasts so there's no doubt they're cooked safely.”
“This vid let me know that this device is definitely not for me.”
“The other advantage is no smell while cooking in the water.”
“I don't sous vide enough to make it a practical purchase for us.”
“it doesn't work on many things, steak is the main one. also there is a separate app for the the turbo. I believe the specs are the same as the original joule so don't rush out and get it”
“Biggest piece of CRAP ever. Cannot connect and once it does it says it needs to UPDATE.”
“It's amazing! Restaurant quality Steak on a whim.”
“Convinced!!! Thanks”
“it only works with the Breville+ app which is not widely available outside US & Australia so you must check if is it available in your country or if you can install it somehow otherwise you’ll end with rod shape brick in you kitchen.”
“my joule keeps “disconnecting” and the circulator turns off”
“I was actually a beta tester for Joule Turbo and own one (which I got for free). I'm also aware that delta-T sous vide has been common for years in professional kitchens.”
“I have both and I am still a fan of the original Joule. It really does depend on if you want the turbo's fast cook feature.”
“so I would not purchase and its just another app”
“I had one for over 10 years and just replaced it. For me it was perfect, but I have no basis for comparison. I replaced it bc I dropped it and cracked the frame. Got the newest version a few months ago and it’s been perfect so far”
“It does make you wonder if that turbo comes on the expense of meat temp.”
“I have owned several, love the app but they all stop working after about a year so I get a new one. I think it may be my hard water? It keep stopping and say it stuck, I take it apart, same thing.”