By The Breville Test Kitchen | Breville (2024)

FAQs

Is Breville made in China? ›

All Breville® products, including the BOV860 Smart Oven® Air Fryer, are designed and engineered in Australia, manufactured in various locations and assembled in China.

About Breville

Founded in Sydney in 1932, Breville has become an iconic global brand that enhances people's lives through thoughtful design and brilliant innovation, delivering kitchen products to more than 70 countries around the globe.

Breville appliances are made in several different countries, including Australia, China, and the United States. The majority of Breville's manufacturing takes place in China, where the company has several factories.

We also love the Breville Barista Express Impress as an option with a built-in grinder and automated features (like assisted tamping) that streamline a lot of the trickier parts of making espresso. Breville's espresso machine lineup combines user-friendly design with professional-quality espresso.

In which areas does Breville score well for its ethics? Breville scores well for its Environmental Report and Code of Conduct, as Newell has a Sustainability Goals section on its website with targets and evidence of progress, and a robust Code of Conduct covering working hours and child labour.

Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven. Caution should be exercised when using pans and dishes constructed of materials other than metal. Ensure pans and dishes are oven safe before using in the oven.

Larry Ciufo, the CR test engineer who oversees air fryer testing, warns that while you can use parchment paper inside an air fryer, it's not recommended for regular use there. “It has the potential to block 99 percent of the fryer's airflow,” Ciufo says.

Do not fill the pan with oil or any other liquid as the air fryer works on hot air. Never use the pan without the basket inside. Never touch the inside of the air fryer while it is operating.

The Breville brand is best known for its home appliances, specifically blenders, coffee machines, toasters, kettles, microwaves and toaster ovens.

Brand reliability

Breville consistently comes out on top among the brands we have data on, with Breville customers reporting they are very satisfied with their machines.

What is the other name for Breville? ›

In the UK there is already another, completely separate, company called Breville which is part of Newell Brands. This meant that the Breville Group launched their appliances in the UK under a new name, Sage.

Its acquisition of the British appliance maker Kenwood for £45.9 million (about $66.7 million) in 2001 gave it access to Kenwood's Chinese factory. As a result, many of De'Longhi's products are now imported from China, while design and engineering remain largely in Italy.

You might not see a lot of Chinese names at your local Sears or Home Depot, but China is part of the value chain for a lot of global brands. Thor, Bosch, LG,And KitchenAid are among the brands heavily dependent on Chinese assembly, but not for all products. The supply chains for most global brands are long and complex.

TL;DR: Both Breville and De'Longhi offer espresso lovers top-of-the-line machines at fair prices. Overall, De'Longhi machines tend to be more beginner-friendly, while Breville affords experienced baristas more control over their espresso.