Sous vide is the single biggest upgrade you can make to steak, chicken, and fish. Set the exact target temperature, walk away, and get perfect results every time - no guesswork.
Our Top Picks
Anova
Anova Culinary Precision Cooker Pro
Anova's Pro is the benchmark for home sous vide. 1200 watts handles 10+ gallons, which means cooking for a crowd is no problem. WiFi control means you can monitor from anywhere.
Pros
- 1200W for large batches
- WiFi + Bluetooth control
- Quiet motor
- Fits any pot
Cons
- Premium price
- Needs vacuum sealer for best results
Joule
Joule Sous Vide by ChefSteps
Joule is the sleekest, most compact sous vide circulator on the market. The app guides you with actual photos of doneness levels - the only circulator that shows you exactly what 129°F steak looks like before you open the bag.
Pros
- 1100W extremely compact
- Best-in-class app with visual doneness guides
- Magnetic base
- Lightest unit available
Cons
- App-only control (no manual dial)
- Shorter than some pots