Breville Joule Turbo Sous Vide - Best Overall Immersion Circulator
The Breville Joule Turbo combines speed, precision and smart features in a compact design, making it the top choice for serious sous vide enthusiasts.
- +Fastest heating time (22 minutes to 190°F)
- +Compact magnetic design with innovative impeller system
- +Excellent app with guided Turbo recipes
- -No onboard display or controls
- -Requires smartphone for operation
- -Standard clip struggles with thick vessels
The Breville Joule Turbo Sous Vide stands out as the most advanced immersion circulator available. Its 1100-watt heating element brings water to temperature faster than competitors, reaching 190°F in just 22 minutes. The unique magnetic base allows secure placement in steel or iron pots without clamping, while the innovative impeller system requires only 1.5 inches of water to operate. The companion app is exceptionally well-designed, featuring step-by-step Turbo recipes that can reduce cooking times by up to 50% through algorithmic temperature control.
Temperature accuracy is precise to within 0.1°F, ensuring perfect results every time. The compact cylindrical design makes storage easy, though the lack of onboard controls means users must rely on their smartphone for operation. While the standard clip struggles with thick-walled containers, the optional Big Clamp accessory solves this issue. The Joule Turbo represents the pinnacle of sous vide technology for home cooks who value speed, precision and smart connectivity.