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NuWave Brio Plus 8-Quart Air Fryer specifications and in-depth review

NuWave Brio Plus 8-Quart Air Fryer

Manufacturer: NuWave

The NuWave Brio Plus 8-Quart Air Fryer is a basket-style unit that covers a broad range of everyday cooking tasks, from air frying and baking to dehydrating and broiling. It features digital controls and a preheat function, and its basket is dishwasher-safe for straightforward cleanup after use.

Running at 1800W, this air fryer operates across a notably wide temperature range, from 10°C up to 204°C, giving users fine-grained control over cooking conditions. It offers seven preset functions in total and includes shake reminders to help with even cooking results. The unit measures 324 mm wide, 292 mm deep, and 286 mm tall, weighing approximately 7,258 g, and carries a one-year warranty.

Pros
  • The basket is dishwasher-safe, which reduces the effort needed for cleanup after cooking
  • Seven preset functions — including Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Dehydrate, Broil, Toast, and Reheat — cover a wide range of cooking needs in a single appliance
  • The temperature range spans from 10°C to 204°C, allowing for both very low and moderately high heat cooking tasks
  • A preheat function and shake reminders are included, supporting more attentive and consistent cooking results
  • Digital controls provide straightforward interaction with the appliance's settings
Cons
  • No viewing window or interior light, making it impossible to check on food without opening the basket
  • No smart home connectivity — the unit is not compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, or smartphone remote control
  • Only a single heating element, which may affect heat distribution compared to dual-element designs
  • The one-year warranty period is relatively short for a kitchen appliance of this size
  • At 7,258 g, the unit is fairly heavy, which may make repositioning it on a countertop less convenient
Who is this for?

This air fryer is well-suited to home cooks who regularly prepare a variety of dishes and want the flexibility of seven cooking modes — including dehydrating and broiling — without switching between multiple appliances. Its 7.57-liter basket capacity makes it a practical fit for households cooking for several people at once, where batch cooking or larger portions are common. The dishwasher-safe basket and built-in shake reminders also make it a reasonable match for users who prioritize straightforward, low-maintenance cooking routines.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who prefer to monitor their food visually during cooking will find this unit limiting, as it lacks both a viewing window and an interior light, requiring the basket to be opened each time a visual check is needed. Those who rely on smart home integration — whether through Alexa, Google Assistant, or a smartphone app — will need to look elsewhere, as this model offers no connectivity features of that kind. Additionally, its weight of 7,258 g and relatively large footprint may make it a poor fit for users with limited counter space or those who need to move the appliance frequently.

General info:

style Basket
capacity 7.57 l
is a dual-basket air fryer ✕
preset functions Air fry, Bake, Roast, Dehydrate, Broil, Toast, Reheat
number of functions 7
maximum cooking temperature 204°C
minimum cooking temperature 10°C
operating power consumption 1800W
warranty period 1 years

The NuWave Brio Plus 8-Quart Air Fryer uses a basket-style design and holds up to 7.57 liters, making it a sizable single-basket unit — it is not a dual-basket model. It supports seven preset functions: Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Dehydrate, Broil, Toast, and Reheat, covering a wide range of cooking methods. The operating power consumption is 1800W, and the cooking temperature spans from 10°C at the low end to a maximum of 204°C. The unit comes with a one-year warranty.

Features:

has dual heating elements ✕
has digital controls ✓
shake reminders Shake reminders
has a window ✕
has a preheat function ✓
has an interior light ✕
supports a remote smartphone ✕
works with Alexa ✕
compatible with Google Assistant ✕

This air fryer is equipped with digital controls and includes a preheat function, along with shake reminders to prompt the user during cooking. It does not have dual heating elements, a viewing window, or an interior light. On the connectivity side, it does not support smartphone remote control and is not compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant.

Design:

has a dishwasher-safe basket/pot ✓
width 324 mm
thickness 292 mm
height 286 mm
weight 7258 g
volume 27057.888 cm³

The unit measures 324 mm wide, 292 mm deep, and 286 mm tall, with a total volume of approximately 27,057.888 cm³, giving a clear sense of the counter space it occupies. It weighs 7,258 g, making it a moderately substantial appliance. The basket is dishwasher-safe, which simplifies the cleaning process after use.

Final Verdict

The NuWave Brio Plus 8-Quart Air Fryer is a capable, function-rich appliance built for households that want meaningful cooking versatility in a single basket-style unit. Its seven preset cooking modes spanning a wide temperature range, combined with a generous 7.57-liter capacity and a dishwasher-safe basket, make it a practical choice for those who cook varied meals regularly and value ease of maintenance. That said, the absence of a viewing window, interior light, and any smart connectivity does narrow its appeal for users with more modern or monitoring-focused cooking habits. On balance, the NuWave Brio Plus positions itself as a straightforward, workhorse air fryer that delivers solid functional breadth — best suited to users who prioritize cooking versatility and capacity over convenience features.

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