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7 picks
Number one at the top, number 7 at the bottom. The tier label on each card says which price bracket it sits in.
★Editor's Choice
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KitchenBoss
KitchenBoss G330 WiFi Sous Vide Precision Cooker
1100WWiFi App ControlIPX7 Waterproof
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KitchenBoss G330 WiFi Sous Vide Precision Cooker
Our Verdict
An all-stainless, IPX7-waterproof 1100W WiFi circulator with a brushless motor, TFT touch display and built-in chef menu, the best-built stick we compared.
Why it's number one: The best-built stick on the list: all-stainless wetted parts, IPX7 and a brushless pump moving about 20 litres a minute on 1100W, with Vesync app presets; no critic review on our outlets, and Amazon AU owners rate it 4.7 stars from 826 reviews, the strongest owner record here.
The G330 is KitchenBoss's flagship WiFi stick and the best-built circulator we compared. Everything that goes in the water is SUS304 stainless steel, including the propeller, with laser-welded joins and an IPX7 waterproof rating that means you can dunk the whole body to clean it. A brushless DC motor spinning at 3800 RPM pushes around 20 litres of water a minute, driven by an 1100W element, so a big bath comes up to temperature quickly and stays even from corner to corner. Control is through a TFT touch display or the Vesync app, which includes recommended time and temperature settings for meat, fish and vegetables, plus a built-in chef menu of programmed cooks. It stops and warns you if the water level drops too low. Buyers on Amazon AU rate it 4.7 stars across 820 reviews, and quiet running is a recurring theme. The trade-offs are the price, a 40 to 90°C range that rules out near-boiling work, and the fact that it is sold by Amazon Germany, so delivery takes longer, the listing is written for the German market, and plug and warranty terms may differ from a locally stocked unit.
Performance
9.3
Precision
7.0
Ease of use
8.5
Build
10.0
Owners
8.9
Owners is the 4.7★ Amazon AU rating from 829 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 9.3 (rubric 9): Rated 1100W (8) plus 1 for the brushless 3800 rpm pump circulating about 20 litres a minute per the card.
Precision 7.0 (rubric 6): Provisional: the card states no accuracy figure, so the middle band applies; the 40 to 90 C range earns neither the floor nor the ceiling bonus and no timer length is given.
Ease of use 8.5 (rubric 8): Vesync WiFi app with recommended settings and a built-in chef menu, a TFT touch display and a low-water alarm; no delayed start or sharing on the card, clamp type not stated.
Build 10.0 (rubric 10): All SUS304 stainless wetted parts including the propeller, laser-welded joins, an IPX7 waterproof body and a brushless DC motor.
Pros
+ All-stainless wetted parts, laser-welded and IPX7 waterproof
+ 1100W with a brushless motor circulating around 20L/min
+ WiFi control via the Vesync app plus a built-in chef menu
+ 4.7 stars from 820 reviews, with quiet running a highlight
Cons
− Priciest circulator in this guide
− 40 to 90°C range is narrower than the Healthy Choice or Inkbird
− Sold by Amazon Germany, so expect longer delivery and check plug and warranty terms
An 1100W stick with a 25 to 95°C range, 0.1°C accuracy, a 99-hour timer, built-in menus for meat, seafood, vegetables and eggs, and stainless wetted parts.
The KEAWEO is the lesser-known name in this guide, but it earns its place with a spec sheet that covers everything a home cook needs and a 4.5-star rating from 134 Amazon AU reviews. The 1100W circulator runs from 25 to 95°C with 0.1°C accuracy and a timer up to 99 hours 59 minutes, and the 95°C ceiling gives it more headroom than the 90°C sticks here. A built-in menu function offers standard times and temperatures for meat, seafood, vegetables and eggs, each of which you can adjust to taste, so beginners can start cooking without a reference chart. It stops and alerts you if the water drops below the minimum line and sounds again when the target temperature is reached. Everything that touches the water is SUS304 stainless steel with no plastic, the motor housing is aluminium alloy designed to run quietly, and the matte-coated black body is meant to resist fingerprints and steam condensation. It clamps to any pot and is set through an LCD touch display. The catch is that it is sold by Amazon Germany, so allow for longer delivery, expect part of the listing in German, and check plug and warranty terms before you buy.
Performance
8.5
Precision
9.6
Ease of use
8.1
Build
8.5
Owners
8.2
Owners is the 4.5★ Amazon AU rating from 134 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.5 (rubric 8): Rated 1100W, the 8 band; no circulation rate or brushless pump quoted on the card.
Precision 9.6 (rubric 9.5): Stated 0.1 C accuracy (base 8) plus 0.5 each for the 25 C floor, the 95 C ceiling and the 99 hour 59 minute timer.
Ease of use 8.1 (rubric 7.5): On-unit preset menus for meat, seafood, vegetables and eggs, an LCD touch display, low-water and target alarms and a clamp for any pot; no app or delayed start.
Build 8.5 (rubric 8): SUS304 stainless wetted parts with no plastic in the water and an aluminium-alloy motor housing; no waterproof rating stated.
Pros
+ Wide 25 to 95°C range with 0.1°C accuracy and a 99-hour timer
+ Built-in adjustable menus for meat, seafood, vegetables and eggs
+ SUS304 stainless wetted parts with no plastic in the water
+ Low-water and target-temperature alarms, rated 4.5 stars from 134 reviews
Cons
− Sold by Amazon Germany, so expect longer delivery and check plug and warranty terms
For the money, the Inkbird ISV-100W is hard to argue with. It is our budget pick, yet it packs in WiFi control through the free Inkbird Smart app for iOS and Android, so you can set or adjust a cook from the couch or the office and share the device with family without any limit on how many people connect. The 1000W element covers 25 to 99°C with 0.1°C accuracy, the timer runs up to 99 hours 59 minutes, and your preset values are saved if the power drops out mid-cook. A readable 128 by 128 dot-matrix LCD lets you choose recipes on the unit itself as well as in the app. It is quiet, it clamps to any pot, and it stops and alarms if the water level drops below the minimum or when the target temperature is reached. Amazon AU buyers rate it 4.6 stars across 218 reviews. Two things to note: the body is not waterproof, so keep the water below the max line, and it is sold by a third-party seller rather than shipped by Amazon AU.
Performance
7.8
Precision
9.6
Ease of use
9.3
Build
7.0
Owners
8.5
Owners is the 4.6★ Amazon AU rating from 223 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 7.8 (rubric 7): Rated 1000W, the 7 band; no circulation rate or brushless pump is quoted on the card.
Precision 9.6 (rubric 9.5): Stated 0.1 C accuracy (base 8) plus 0.5 each for the 25 C floor, the 99 C ceiling and the 99 hour 59 minute timer.
Ease of use 9.3 (rubric 9): WiFi app with unlimited sharing, on-unit recipe presets on a 128 by 128 LCD, low-water and target alarms and a clamp for any pot; no delayed start on the card.
Build 7.0 (rubric 6): Stainless sleeve on a body the card says is not waterproof, so water must stay under the max line.
Pros
+ WiFi control via the free Inkbird Smart app, with device sharing
+ 25 to 99°C range with 0.1°C accuracy and a 99-hour timer
+ Presets are saved if the power cuts out mid-cook
+ Rated 4.6 stars from 218 Amazon AU reviews
Cons
− Not waterproof, so keep water under the max line
− Sold by a third-party seller, not shipped by Amazon AU
The ISV200W is Inkbird's step-up WiFi circulator, and it shares the highest rating of any stick in this guide at 4.7 stars from 350 reviews. It connects over 2.4GHz WiFi to Inkbird's free app, which lets you monitor and adjust a cook from anywhere and share control with up to 100 administrators, handy in a busy household where more than one person cooks. A 1000W heating element in a stainless steel column brings water up to temperature quickly and holds it there for long cooks, with a range of 0 to 90°C, 0.1°C accuracy and a switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit. It stops and alarms if the water level drops below the minimum line and sounds again when the target temperature is reached, so you are never guessing. It is sold by a third-party seller rather than shipped by Amazon AU, and the 90°C ceiling means it is not the pick for near-boiling tasks, but as a smart, sensibly priced mid-range circulator it is a very safe choice.
Performance
7.8
Precision
8.9
Ease of use
8.5
Build
7.4
Owners
8.8
Owners is the 4.7★ Amazon AU rating from 352 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 7.8 (rubric 7): Rated 1000W, the 7 band; no circulation rate or brushless pump is quoted on the card, so no bonus.
Precision 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Stated 0.1 C accuracy (base 8) with a 0 to 90 C range, so the 25 C floor bonus applies but not the 95 C ceiling; no timer length on the card.
Ease of use 8.5 (rubric 8): WiFi app with sharing for up to 100 users, low-water and target-temperature alarms and a C/F switch; no presets or delayed start on the card.
Build 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Stainless-steel heating column on a plastic-handled body; no waterproof rating stated on the card.
Pros
+ Joint highest-rated stick in this guide at 4.7 stars from 350 reviews
+ WiFi app control with sharing for up to 100 users
+ 1000W stainless steel column with 0.1°C accuracy
+ Low-water and target-temperature alarms
Cons
− 90°C ceiling rules out near-boiling cooks
− Sold by a third-party seller, not shipped by Amazon AU
The Fityou is the budget stick for people who want a straightforward circulator with no app to pair and no account to set up. You attach it to a pot with the fully adjustable clamp, add water, set the temperature and time on the full touch-screen panel and walk away. The 1100W element heats and circulates quickly, the range runs from 25 to 95°C with 0.1°C accuracy, and the timer stretches to 99 hours 59 minutes for long, low cooks. It alarms when the water reaches the target temperature and is designed to stay quiet while it works. The wetted body is food-grade 304 stainless steel that wipes clean and air-dries, and a recipe cookbook is included to get you started on eggs, pork chops, salmon and steak. With 875 reviews at 4.4 stars, it is the most-reviewed budget circulator here. It is sold by a third-party seller rather than shipped by Amazon AU, and its rating sits at the lower end of this guide, so it is the sensible rather than the exciting choice.
Performance
8.5
Precision
9.6
Ease of use
7.4
Build
8.5
Owners
7.8
Owners is the 4.4★ Amazon AU rating from 873 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.5 (rubric 8): Rated 1100W, the 8 band; no circulation rate or brushless pump quoted on the card.
Precision 9.6 (rubric 9.5): Stated 0.1 C accuracy (base 8) plus 0.5 each for the 25 C floor, the 95 C ceiling and the 99 hour 59 minute timer.
Ease of use 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Full touch-screen panel, a fully adjustable clamp and a target-temperature alarm; no app, no presets and no delayed start.
Build 8.5 (rubric 8): Food-grade 304 stainless wetted body per the card; no waterproof rating stated.
Pros
+ Simple touch-screen control with no app required
+ 1100W, 25 to 95°C range and 0.1°C accuracy
+ Food-grade 304 stainless body with a recipe book included
+ Most-reviewed budget pick at 4.4 stars from 875 reviews
Cons
− Rating sits at the lower end of this guide
− Sold by a third-party seller, not shipped by Amazon AU
An 1100W WiFi stick from Australian appliance brand Healthy Choice, with a touch screen, Tuya app control, a 25 to 95.5°C range and 0.2°C control, shipped from Amazon AU stock.
This is the budget circulator we would point Australian buyers to now, because it ships from Amazon AU with free delivery to every capital and to regional NSW, and it comes from Healthy Choice, the Australian appliance brand sold under the Lenoxx banner. The 1100W element is the same rating as most mid-range sticks, enough to bring a stockpot up to temperature quickly, and it works in baths from 4 to 15 litres, so it suits a two-person steak night as well as a batch cook for a crowd. The range runs from 25°C up to 95.5°C, wide enough for yoghurt and delicate fish at one end and vegetables at the other, and the maker states control to within 0.2°C. Settings are made on a touch screen on the head or through the Tuya Smart app over WiFi, so you can check the bath temperature and time remaining from another room. Owners who have reviewed it praise how easy it is to set and forget, but there are only seven reviews so far, so the long-term record is thin. Healthy Choice does not publish the maximum timer, the clamp design, an alarm list or a waterproof rating, and the listing is sold by a third-party reseller even though Amazon AU stores and ships it. If you want a proven, locally shipped stick with app control without paying premium money, it is a sensible pick.
Performance
8.5
Precision
8.9
Ease of use
7.8
Build
7.4
Owners
8.5
Owners is the 4.8★ Amazon AU rating from 7 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.5 (rubric 8): Rated 1100W, the 8 band; no circulation rate or brushless pump is quoted on the listing, so no bonus.
Precision 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Provisional: the stated 0.2 C control sits between the 0.1 C and 0.5 C bands and is set at 7.5, plus 0.5 each for the 25 C floor and the 95.5 C ceiling; no maximum timer is published.
Ease of use 7.8 (rubric 7): WiFi control through the Tuya Smart app and an on-head touch screen; the listing names no presets, alarms, delayed start or adjustable clamp.
Build 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Black and stainless steel stick per the listing; no waterproof rating and no statement that every wetted part is stainless.
Pros
+ Ships from Amazon AU with free delivery at every postcode we check
+ 1100W heating for 4 to 15 litre baths
+ Wide 25 to 95.5°C range with stated 0.2°C control
+ WiFi control through the Tuya Smart app plus an on-head touch screen
Cons
− Only seven owner reviews so far
− Maximum timer, clamp design and alarms are not published
− No waterproof rating stated
− Sold by a third-party reseller, though stored and shipped by Amazon AU
The Laica is the one pick here that is not a stick. It is an all-in-one sous vide water oven: a self-contained bath with its own heating and automatic temperature control, so there is no clamp, no stockpot and nothing balanced on the edge of a pan. You fill it, set the temperature, drop in your bagged food and walk away, and the low-temperature approach delivers food cooked evenly with its natural colours intact and little need for heavy seasoning. That makes it the easiest option for anyone who wants sous vide without adding a container, lid and rack to the shopping list, and the silver finish is tidy enough to leave on the bench. It is also the only pick in this guide sold and shipped by Amazon AU, which means local delivery and straightforward returns. Amazon AU buyers rate it 4.6 stars across 132 reviews. The trade-offs are the premium price, the bench and cupboard space a fixed tub demands, and the fact that its capacity is set by the tub rather than whichever pot you happen to own.
Performance
7.0
Precision
7.0
Ease of use
7.0
Build
7.0
Owners
8.2
Owners is the 4.5★ Amazon AU rating from 133 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 7.0 (rubric 6): Provisional: a self-contained water oven with no rated wattage or circulation figure on the card, so the middle band applies.
Precision 7.0 (rubric 6): Provisional: automatic temperature control with no stated accuracy, range or timer on the card.
Ease of use 7.0 (rubric 6): Fill, set the temperature and walk away with no clamp or pot needed; no app, presets, alarms or delayed start are listed on the card.
Build 7.0 (rubric 6): Provisional: a silver-finish fixed tub; the card gives no material, waterproofing or warranty detail.
Pros
+ Self-contained bath, no pot, clamp or container needed
+ Sold and shipped by Amazon AU for local delivery
+ Automatic temperature control for hands-off cooking
+ Rated 4.6 stars from 132 reviews
Cons
− Premium price for the category
− Fixed tub takes bench and cupboard space
− Capacity is limited to the built-in bath
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We evaluate sous vide machines on cooking performance (heating power, circulation rate, how well they hold a set temperature), ease of use (controls, clamp design, app pairing, cleaning), build quality (stainless versus plastic wetted parts, waterproofing, motor type), precision (temperature range, stated accuracy and timer length), and overall value for money. We note where each unit ships from, because several strong circulators on Amazon AU are sold by Amazon's overseas stores or third-party sellers and take longer to arrive. All star ratings and review counts are drawn from live Amazon AU customer feedback.
Scored on Performance 35%, Precision 25%, Ease of use 20%, Build quality 20%, plus owner ratings and critic reviews
A stick-style immersion circulator clamps onto any pot or container you already own, stores in a drawer and is the cheaper way in. An all-in-one water oven has its own built-in bath with heating and temperature control, so there is nothing to clamp or balance, but it takes permanent bench or cupboard space and its capacity is fixed.
Temperature range and accuracy
Most sticks here are rated accurate to 0.1°C, which is what sous vide needs. The range matters more than you might think: a ceiling of 90°C covers meat, fish, eggs and most vegetables, while a range up to 95°C or 99°C gives you headroom for near-boiling jobs. A low end of 25°C or below suits proving dough and tempering chocolate.
Wattage and circulation
Most sticks sit between 1000W and 1100W. More power brings a big pot up to temperature faster, but the circulation rate is what keeps the bath even. Units that quote litres per minute, brushless motors or 360° flow are built to keep every corner of a large bath at the same temperature.
WiFi and app control
App control lets you start, adjust or check a cook from the couch or the office and share the device with the rest of the household. It is genuinely useful for long, overnight cooks. If you would rather not pair anything, a simple touch-screen stick does the same core job for less.
Waterproofing and cleaning
Steam and splashes are part of the deal, so an IPX7-rated body that can be rinsed under the tap or dunked to clean is a real advantage. Sticks with all-stainless wetted parts avoid plastic sitting in hot water for hours. Some budget units are not waterproof at all, so check the maximum water line.
Where it ships from
Most of the picks here are sold on Amazon AU by third-party sellers, and one is shipped by Amazon AU itself. Two of the best-built sticks are sold by Amazon Germany: they are still legitimate Amazon AU purchases, but expect longer delivery and check the listing for plug compatibility and warranty terms before you buy.
Sous vide used to be the preserve of restaurant kitchens, but a wave of affordable immersion circulators has turned it into a genuinely everyday way to cook at home. The idea is simple: seal your food in a bag, drop it into a water bath held at an exact temperature, and let time do the work. A steak comes out edge-to-edge medium-rare, chicken breast stays juicy, and a cheap cut turns tender after a long, low cook, with almost no chance of overcooking.
Most machines on this list are stick-style circulators that clamp to the side of a pot you already own, heat the water and pump it around so the temperature stays even from corner to corner. The big differences between them are the temperature range and accuracy, how much water they can move, whether the wetted parts are stainless steel or plastic, and whether you can set and monitor a cook from your phone. One pick is a different animal altogether, an all-in-one water oven with its own built-in bath, for people who would rather not fuss with pots and clamps.
We've compared the top-rated sous vide machines on Amazon Australia, from a budget WiFi stick to a premium all-stainless circulator with more than 800 reviews, and we have favoured units sold locally on Amazon AU wherever the pool allowed. Whether you're buying your first circulator or upgrading one that's struggling to hold temperature, there's a pick here to suit your bench space and budget.
Handy calculators
Free, in Australian units, and built for a phone on the bench.
What is sous vide, and do I need a vacuum sealer to do it?+
Sous vide means cooking food sealed in a bag in a water bath held at a precise temperature, so it cannot overcook and comes out evenly done from edge to edge. You do not strictly need a vacuum sealer. A zip-lock freezer bag with the air pushed out using the water displacement method works well for most cooks, and several of the circulators here even suggest glass jars for things like eggs and custards. A sealer becomes worth it if you cook sous vide often or freeze portions ahead.
Should I buy a stick immersion circulator or an all-in-one water oven?+
A stick circulator clamps to a pot or container you already own, costs less, and stores in a drawer, which is why most people start there. An all-in-one water oven has its own built-in bath and temperature control, so there is nothing to clamp or balance and it is the most hands-off option, but it takes permanent bench or cupboard space and its capacity is fixed. If you cook big batches or want flexibility, go stick; if you value simplicity and tidiness, the water oven makes sense.
What temperature range and accuracy do I actually need?+
Most sticks in this guide are rated accurate to 0.1°C, which is plenty for sous vide. Range is the bigger difference. Most meat, fish, eggs and vegetables cook between about 50°C and 85°C, so a 40 to 90°C unit covers the classics. A range that reaches 95°C or 99°C gives you headroom for near-boiling tasks, and a low end of 25°C or below is useful for proving dough or tempering chocolate.
Is WiFi or app control worth paying for?+
For long cooks it is genuinely handy. You can start or adjust the bath from work, check that it is holding temperature during an overnight brisket, and share control with the rest of the household. If your cooks are mostly an hour or two while you are in the kitchen anyway, a simple touch-screen stick does the same core job and there is one less thing to pair. Note that app-connected units generally need a 2.4GHz WiFi network.
What pot or container should I use with an immersion circulator?+
Any large stockpot works to begin with, as long as it is deep enough for the stick's minimum water line and the clamp can grip the rim. Most sticks here use an adjustable clamp or clip that fits a range of pot sizes, but check the minimum water depth before committing to a small saucepan. For long cooks a lidded polycarbonate container cuts evaporation and holds temperature more efficiently, and a rack keeps bags submerged and separated so water can circulate around them. Always keep the water between the minimum and maximum lines, especially on sticks that are not waterproof.
