Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Mini 850W
- 850 watts of heating power
- 16 liter capacity for the water bath
- Immersion circulator, not a countertop oven
- Touch control on the device
- Not smart home compatible
- 12.2 inches tall, 4.13 inches deep
- 1.8 pounds unit weight
- 120 volts for US outlets
Last refreshed Sep 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact immersion circulator for cooks who want precise water bath temperatures without a large appliance. It clips into a pot you already own, and the bath size and food capacity are not stated, so plan around that.
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ASIN: B0CZ7KJGWQCategory: Sous Vide Machines
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Overview
A heated coil and a motorized impeller sit at the bottom of a slim housing, pushing water past the element to hold a bath at a steady temperature. The Anova Culinary Precision Cooker Mini clamps to the rim of a pot or container and runs from a wall outlet, with touch controls on the body. It is an immersion circulator, so the vessel and the food bags come from your kitchen.
An immersion circulator earns its place by holding water at a temperature you set, and this model does that with a touch panel and a short housing that stores in a drawer. The limit is what surrounds it: the bath vessel, the rack, and the bags are not part of the box, and the listing gives no food capacity or water volume range. Cooks who already own a stockpot get the most from it.
Who it's for
Kitchens with a deep stockpot and counter space for a pot during a long cook. People who want a single appliance that both holds water and circulates it should look elsewhere, because the vessel is not included.
Pros and cons
- Compact housing stores in a drawer
- Touch controls on the unit
- Heating element and impeller in one body
- Runs on standard household voltage
- Water bath vessel not included
- Food capacity and bath size not listed
- No smart home or app control stated
- No clamp or rack listed in the box
Performance notes
A motorized impeller moves water across the heating element, and the touch panel sets the target temperature; steady circulation is what holds the bath even around the food. Results depend on the pot you choose and how well you cover it, since the listing gives no bath volume or food capacity figures.
Where it stands among sous vide machines
- #8 most-searched brand and model of the 11 sous vide machines lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 28 sous vide machines we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | anova |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.8 poundslower than 79% of 20 sous vide machines |
| Item dimensions | 4.1 × 2.2 × 12.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4.2 gallons |
| Wattage | 850 wattslower than 68% of 23 sous vide machines |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatible | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Included components | 1 cooker |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
Closest rivals on specs
INKBIRD ISV-200W WiFi Sous Vide Cooker 1000W- Wattage 850 vs 1000 watts (-15%)
INKBIRD ISV-100W WiFi Sous Vide Cooker 1000W- Wattage 850 vs 1000 watts (-15%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Anova Precision Cooker Mini come with a container or bags?
No. The included components list only the cooker itself, so you supply the pot, any rack, and the food bags.
Can I control the Anova Precision Cooker Mini from my phone?
The listing marks it as not smart home compatible, and control is listed as touch on the device. Plan on setting the temperature at the unit.
What power does the Anova Precision Cooker Mini need?
It draws 850 watts at 120 volts, which suits a standard US kitchen outlet.