Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano 2.0 Review

Overview

This product is presented as the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano 2.0 for sous vide cooking by circulating heated water in a pot at a precise temperature.

This product is marketed as a way to set the time and temperature either on the cooker itself or with the Anova App, including control and notifications on a phone.

This item is characterized as a compact sous vide precision cooker that attaches to a water-filled pot or container with a fixed clamp and is described as stowing in a kitchen drawer.

Key takeaways

  • This item is presented as circulating water at the exact temperature required for cooking, with a temperature range of 0˚-92˚C (32˚-197˚F) and +/- 0.1˚C (0.2˚F) accuracy.
  • It is presented as a cooker that heats and circulates water to a precise temperature after you attach it to a water-filled pot, place food in a sealable bag, and set time and temperature.
  • It is characterized as having product dimensions of 4.1″D x 2.2″W x 12.8″H, with 800 watts, 120 Volts, and an item weight of 1.7 pounds.
  • It is labeled as fitting on any stock pot or container with a fixed clamp and being constructed of durable plastic that is water resistant and easy to clean.
  • It is specified as serving up to 4 people and supporting cook time up to 99 hours.

What the product is designed to do

It is described for use on sous vide cooking to reach a target level of doneness for foods such as chicken, fish, vegetables, eggs, beef, lamb, pork, and more.

It is intended for use on circulating heated water in a pot at a very precise temperature for the duration of a cook.

This product is presented as a tool that heats and circulates water to a precise temperature and cooks food to an exact temperature.

This product is marketed as supporting a workflow where you attach the cooker to a water-filled pot, put food in a sealable bag, and set the time and temperature.

Materials, dimensions, and technical details

This item is characterized as constructed of durable plastic and described as water resistant and easy to clean.

This item is presented as measuring 4.1″D x 2.2″W x 12.8″H and being 12.8″ tall.

It is presented as 800 watts, 120 Volts, and 1.7 pounds.

Detail Specification
Product dimensions 4.1″D x 2.2″W x 12.8″H
Height 12.8″
Wattage 800 watts
Voltage 120 Volts
Item weight 1.7 pounds
Temperature range 0˚-92˚C (32˚-197˚F)
Accuracy +/- 0.1˚C (0.2˚F)
Cook time Up to 99 hours

Installation and placement notes

It is characterized as attaching to any stock pot or container with a fixed clamp.

It is labeled as stowing away in a kitchen drawer to help keep counters uncluttered.

It is specified as “Ready to Use” with no stove, thermometer, flame, or additional equipment needed.

It is described for use on setting the time and temperature with the Anova App or the cooker controls, including app-based time and temperature control.

Performance characteristics described in the listing

It is intended for use on circulating water at the exact temperature required for cooking, with the goal of “Perfect results every time.”

This product is presented as maintaining the exact temperature required for cooking and being described as helping avoid over or under cooking.

This product is marketed as offering connected cooking through a phone connection so the app can notify you when food is ready to eat.

This item is characterized as circulating heated water in a pot at a very precise temperature for the duration of your cook.

This item is presented as “Small but mighty” and described as a compact cooker that fits in a kitchen drawer while remaining within reach.

It is presented as including an Anova Precision Cooker Nano and a Quick Start Guide, including what’s in the box details.

Review patterns buyers commonly mention

It is characterized as performing well for cooking, with repeated mentions of cooking perfectly every time and maintaining precise temperature control.

It is labeled as easy to use for cooking and meal preparation in repeated buyer feedback.

It is specified as receiving mixed feedback on reliability, including reports of working flawlessly and reports of randomly turning off.

It is described for use on Bluetooth connectivity for connected cooking, and buyers commonly report mixed experiences, including praise for Bluetooth functionality and reports that it is buggy.

It is intended for use on circulating heated water during cooking, and buyers commonly report mixed feedback on noise level, including mentions of being super quiet and mentions of a persistent high-pitched whine.

Pros

  • This product is presented as circulating water at a precise temperature with a stated temperature range of 0˚-92˚C (32˚-197˚F) and +/- 0.1˚C (0.2˚F) accuracy.
  • This product is marketed as being usable with the Anova App (free) for control on the app or on the cooker itself, including Anova App control.
  • This item is characterized as easy to use for cooking and meal preparation in repeated buyer feedback.
  • This item is presented as attaching to any stock pot or container with a fixed clamp and being constructed of durable plastic that is easy to clean.

Cons

  • It is presented with mixed Bluetooth connectivity feedback, including reports that Bluetooth is buggy.
  • It is characterized with mixed reliability feedback, including reports of randomly turning off.
  • It is labeled with mixed noise feedback, including mentions of a persistent high-pitched whine.

FAQ

How is this cooker used for sous vide cooking?

It is specified as being used by attaching the cooker to any water-filled pot, putting food in a sealable bag, and setting the time and temperature.

What temperature range and accuracy are described?

It is described for use on temperatures from 0˚-92˚C (32˚-197˚F) with +/- 0.1˚C (0.2˚F) accuracy.

How does it attach to cookware?

It is intended for use on any stock pot or container with a fixed clamp.

What are the dimensions, wattage, voltage, and weight?

This product is presented as 4.1″D x 2.2″W x 12.8″H, 800 watts, 120 Volts, and 1.7 pounds.

What cooking time is supported?

This product is marketed as supporting cook time up to 99 hours, including long cooks set by time and temperature through the cooker controls or the app.

What comes in the box?

This item is characterized as including an Anova Precision Cooker Nano and a Quick Start Guide, with Precision Cooker Nano package contents described as the included items.