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Review on Inkbird WiFi Sous Vide Culinary Precision Cooker - ISV-200W, 1000W Immersion Circulator with Timer and Recipes, Ultra-Quiet Sous-Vide Machine by Dina Harvey

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Donor! For real! for small devices

First of all, it's a BIG device, half the size of all the others. That means it's the only sous vide that reaches the bottom of my 12 liter Everie container (with lid, neoprene sleeve and stand). Why should you buy another precision cooker? This is MUCH better than the Anova AN500-US00 which will not connect to a modern router (using 15 year old insecure protocols). It has everything you need on the LCD and connects to the app in just a few seconds (assuming you've set up a smart device before). It's easy to find on their website (list price is $80.99 - plus you get 10% off email subscriptions. Pay no more - I bought my FoodSaver FM5200 direct from them for a 10% off but it was 20% off the Revain coupon ). Inkbird is a big company, so you know they'll be around for a while. Soon you won't need recipes because you decide how you want to cook (123F for steak, 145F for chicken, etc.). If you need ideas, the entire internet is always there. Don't believe the reviews of those who don't own or use it, or who try to tell you that WIFI is "fussy" (it's Anova). With a power of 1000 W, it quickly heats water. It can warm up your bath. I can confirm the professional reviewers who have shown it to be correct for the temperature, but that's not the point. You can't feel the difference in 2-4F. I started pouring 140F water into a small 6-bucket cooler and letting the temp drop to 120F for an hour for one steak. But I love cooking and freezing large batches so I can just reheat them in the microwave, sear them with a cooking torch, and eat delicious food quickly. I love this style of cooking so much, this is my second. My first is Dash. I've used them both to cook 20lb chicken and at different temperatures - 145F for chicken and 180F for carrots etc. If you just want to skip the WIFI part, consider Monoprice ($47), YISSVIC ($52 ), Segulah ($62) or Wankle ($80). You don't have to shell out $200 for wifi devices from the dinosaur era that roamed the planet (Anova) or plastic ones (Breville CS20001). Advantages: Made of stainless steel. 1000 W for faster water heating. for Ava). Stops when the water boils off. WIFI works (unlike Anova). Big enough to reach the bottom of the bin and still fit in my closet and under the closet door when in use. Cons: To store the container, you need to drain the water. Sold separately - Dash is pretty enough not to use (I add some hydrogen peroxide to the water and use it over and over again). However, the Dash gets heavier when driving to the sink to fill, and splashes can damage the front-mounted electronics. The electronics are air-cooled (with ventilation openings) and are therefore not waterproof. That's probably why they rarely provide photos from behind. Do not immerse in water to wash. The app talks about Alexa skills - only for other Inkbird devices. I want Alexa to notify me when the water is heating up and cooking is complete.

Pros
  • Comfortable to use
Cons
  • Makes me nervous