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What RTINGS found in testing
RTINGS reviewed the standard stainless-steel Bravo XL Pro, model 20893LW, on September 8, 2026, using methodology v1.0.1. Its ratings show a clear divide: air frying and capacity scored well, while baking was a weak point.
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| Category | RTINGS rating |
|---|---|
| Mixed usage | 6.2 |
| Leftovers | 7.3 |
| Baking | 3.4 |
| Air frying | 7.5 |
| Toasting | 6.7 |
| Cooking capacity | 7.7 |
These are product-specific ratings, not a guarantee of how every recipe or batch will turn out. Read RTINGS’ NuWave Bravo XL Pro review and testing details.
Air frying: crisp, with some uneven results
RTINGS found the oven could crisp most frozen fries, nuggets, and onion rings, though some pieces were burnt at the edges while others remained undercooked. In its fries test, 77.4% were crispy, 6.5% overcooked, and 16.1% undercooked. Reaching 45% moisture loss took 23 minutes and 31 seconds, so the results were not especially quick.
#1 Best Overall
- 142 EASY-COOK PRESETS: The Bravo toaster oven countertop is equipped with 12 versatile cooking functions including air fry, toast, grill, bake, roast, slow cook, dehydrate, and more. It also boasts 100 one-touch presets for effortless cooking and 30 memory slots to save your own unique recipes. It fully meets all your daily needs, making it the perfect replacement for main oven.
- 3X FASTER, 35% AIR CRISPIER: The 2025 newly designed designed and engineered fan and housing deliver 100% faster speeds. Paired with 1800W high power, it results in significantly faster cooking and irresistibly crispy, golden-brown finishes. Compared to traditional deep frying or air frying, Nuwave Bravo Air Fryer Oven reduces oil by 95%.
- 2X MORE EVEN: This Air Fryer Toaster Oven utilizes the latest 2025 upgraded Ultra-Fast Convection System, combined with top and bottom heating elements, virtually eliminating temperature variations even when cooking on multiple racks. Compared to other brands, Nuwave offers twice the uniformity and efficiency. Save you both time and energy.
- TRUE CHAR GRILLED FLAVOR: The Bravo Air Fryer Grill Combo comes with a professional grill plate that authentically replicates char-grilled flavor and diamond-shaped marks. The reversible grill/griddle features a ceramic non-stick coating and dual drip spouts to drain excess oil and water, ensuring perfect taste and texture. This summer, enjoy cool and relaxed grilling indoors or outdoors with Nuwave.
- CUSTOMIZE YOUR PIZZA OVEN: This Air Fryer Convection oven offers a wide temperature range of 50-500°F and a timer up to 100 hours. You are also allowed to adjust the ratio of top and bottom heaters from 0% to 100%, as well as the fan speed, to create different heating zones. For baking a perfect thick pizza, set the bottom heaters at 70% power and the top heaters at 30% for a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheesy toppings.
Baking: the main weakness
RTINGS measured an average 36.9°F variation from the set temperature, with overshoot for much of its test. Repeated cookie tests produced burnt results. Its review also found baking and reheating could dry out or burn food. If recipe precision matters, this is a significant drawback—not something the number of presets can compensate for.
Toast: browned, but not matched side to side
Toast browned across each slice, but its two faces differed noticeably. Flipping slices partway through may help even them out. RTINGS also found toasting slower than expected.
Rank #2
- FASTER FAN, BETTER RESULTS: The newly designed and engineered fan and housing can produce 100% faster fan speed for quicker cooking and irresistibly crispier and golden-brown results
- CUSTOMIZE YOUR PIZZA OVEN: Adjust the ratio of top and bottom heaters from 0 to 100% and 3 fan speed for different heating zones. To bake a thick pizza, set bottom heaters at 70% power & top at 30% for crispy crust and perfectly melted cheesy toppings
- 112 EASY-COOK PRESETS: This convection oven is programmed with 12 cooking functions such as air fry, toast, grill, bake, roast, slow cook, dehydrate, defrost, and more. It also features 100 one-touch recipe presets for easy cooking without the guesswork
- MULTI-LAYER EVEN COOKING: With the upgraded convection system, the temperature difference between each layer is only 0-1°F, making multi-layer cooking more even and efficient than ever before. Save a lot of time and energy
- 500°F MAX TEMPERATURE: The Bravo air fryer oven features a cooking temperature range from 50°F to 500°F in precise 5°F increments. It also offers selectable fan speeds from 0 to 3
Capacity, controls, and cooking modes
The tested model fits a 13-inch pizza or six slices of toast and has four rack positions. Its temperature range is 50°F–500°F, and maximum power draw is listed as 1,750 W. Controls include a digital temperature probe, convection, and manual top- and bottom-burner control.
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Available modes include toast, broil, bake, roast, grill, pizza, proof, air fry, reheat, cookie, slow cook, and dehydrate. That breadth can make the Bravo XL Pro a useful substitute for several countertop appliances, but the test results show that modes do not perform equally well.
Rank #3
- MAKE ADJUSTMENTS ON-THE-FLY – Want hotter temperature or need to cook it longer? No problem. Simply adjust on-the-fly any time. Starting the cooking process over is not necessary. Bravo toaster oven's intuitive digital controls are easy to operate. Control not only the time and temperature but also customize the top and bottom heaters. To bake a perfect pizza, set bottom heaters at full power and top heaters at 30% for crispy crunch crust and perfectly melted cheesy toppings
- INTEGRATED DIGITAL TEMPERATURE PROBE – Once the desired doneness temperature is set, Bravo air fryer toaster oven constantly monitors the internal temperature of your food and automatically ends the cooking process when the desired internal temperature is reached. You will never undercook or overcook your food again
- 112 PRESETS AND CONVENIENCES BUILT-IN – Bravo air fryer has 4 different rack positions and is programmed with includes 12 preset cooking functions for grilling, air frying, baking, broiling, roasting, dehydrating, reheating, defrosting, toasting and more. It also has additional 100 pre-programmed recipe presets in addition to 50 slots where you can save and recall your own favorite recipes
- LINEAR THERMAL (LINEAR T) TECHNOLOGY – Set cooking temperatures from 50°F and 500°F adjustable in precise 5°F increments. Patented Linear T Technology executes the set temperature accurately throughout the entire cooking process by continuously monitoring temperature fluctuations and making constant power adjustments every second to maintain the set temperature to ensure perfect results. Unlike the primitive methods of turning the heater on and off, our heater never turns off while cooking
- HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION – From the heat-resistant and shatter-proof tempered glass door to the heavy-duty cooking racks, to the non-stick enamel baking pan with broiler rack, crumb tray, and air fry basket, everything that comes with the NuWave Bravo XL toaster oven air fryer combo is made with quality in mind
Which model and bundle are you buying?
The test findings above apply to the standard stainless-steel model 20893LW. RTINGS also identifies a Costco version, model 80155CT, with a different included bundle. The documented standard-model accessories are an enamel baking pan, broiler rack, air-fry basket, two heavy-duty cooking racks, digital temperature probe, recipe book, and guides.
Before ordering, compare the model number and the in-box accessory list on the retailer’s exact listing. The product name alone does not establish that two listings contain the same bundle or are the same variant.
Rank #4
- HIGH SPEED FAN - Achieve irresistibly crisp, golden-brown results with the new 2025 fan and housing design delivering 100% faster speeds, cooking food quicker.
- CUSTOMIZE YOUR PIZZA OVEN - Adjust the ratio of top and bottom heaters from 0 to 100% and convection fan speed for different types of heating zones. To bake a perfect thick pizza, set bottom heaters at 70% power & top heaters at 30% for crispy perfectly melted cheesy toppings and crunchy crust.
- 10 PRE-PROGRAMMED PRESETS - This premium 1800-watt toaster oven and air fryer features 10 functions: Air Fry, Grill, Bake, Reheat, Bagel, Pizza, Toast, Broil, Waffle, Dehydrate, Frozen and Keep Warm, all in one powerful appliance.
- MULTI-LAYER EVEN COOKING - Save time and energy like never before. The new convection system keeps temperature differences between layers to just 0-1°F, ensuring even and efficient multi-layer cooking.
- 450°F MAX TEMPERATURE - The Bravo air fryer offers adjustable fan speeds from 0 to 3 and withholds cooking temperature range from 50°F to 450°F in 5°F increments.
Who should consider the Bravo XL Pro?
A good fit
- You want a larger countertop oven that can fit a 13-inch pizza or six slices of toast.
- You expect to use the temperature probe, multiple presets, and several cooking modes.
- You mostly want to crisp frozen snacks and are willing to check food and adjust cooking as needed.
Look elsewhere if
- You bake cookies or other temperature-sensitive foods and need dependable heat control.
- You want both faces of toast to brown similarly without flipping.
- Fast air frying is a priority.
When comparing other ovens, focus on measured temperature stability, air-fry crispness and time, toast evenness, usable chamber capacity, outside dimensions, included accessories, and current price. RTINGS names the Ninja French Door Premier FO101 on its comparison page, but the available comparison data do not establish a definitive head-to-head winner.
Setup, cleaning, and safety
NuWave’s owner’s manual available for this product line is for model 70001, not the model RTINGS tested. Its instructions may not match every variant, so use the manual supplied with your exact oven for operating and warranty details. For model 70001, the manual says: “Never leave the Bravo XL Pro unattended during use.”
Best Value
- 112 EASY-COOK PRESETS: The Bravo convection oven is programmed with 12 cooking functions such as air fry, toast, grill, bake, roast, slow cook, dehydrate, defrost, and more. It also features 100 one-touch recipe presets for easy cooking without the guesswork.
- FASTER FAN, BETTER RESULTS – The newly designed and engineered fan and housing can produce 100% faster fan speed for quicker cooking and irresistibly crispier and golden-brown results.
- CUSTOMIZE YOUR PIZZA OVEN: Adjust the ratio of top and bottom heaters from 0 to 100% and convection fan speed for different types of heating zones. To bake a perfect thick pizza, set bottom heaters at 70% power & top heaters at 30% for crispy crunch crust and perfectly melted cheesy toppings.
- MULTI-LAYER EVEN COOKING: With the upgraded convection system, the temperature difference between each layer is only 0-1°F, making multi-layer cooking more even and efficient than ever before. Save a lot of time and energy.
- 500°F MAX TEMPERATURE: The Bravo air fryer oven features a cooking temperature range from 50°F to 500°F in precise 5°F increments. It also offers selectable fan speeds from 0 to 3.
That model 70001 manual also calls for at least five inches of clearance behind, beside, and above the oven, with vents kept unobstructed. It says to unplug the appliance and let it cool before cleaning, avoid immersing the oven, and clean removable parts with mild detergent or use the dishwasher’s top rack where permitted. It describes an automatic shut-off for overheating and recommends shaking or flipping food to address uneven frying. The manual states a one-year limited warranty for normal household use, subject to conditions and exclusions; check the terms for your model, seller, and location. NuWave manuals.
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