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Feb 17, 2026 10:44 PM

850W Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Mini (2024 Model)

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 850W Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Mini (2024 Model) for $19.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Note: Estimated delivery dates may vary by location.

Product Description:
  • Results: Sous vide offers the most precise cook times and temperatures to produce the most tender and perfectly cooked steak possible.
  • Easy: Three easy steps: 1) Attach your cooker to a water filled pot. 2) Set the time and temperature 3) Seal the food, add it to the pot, and press start on the app.
  • Value: Our most affordable cooker ever. This machine costs the same, if not less than, 1 night out at a steakhouse.
  • Cook: Once you've conquered Sous Vide steak, you have plenty of power to cook perfect sous vide meals, big or small. Cook meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, and more.
  • Anova App (free/bluetooth connectivity only): Control your time and temp directly on the Anova app (bluetooth only).
  • Anova App (subscription/Wifi connectivity): For $1.99 a month or $9.99 a year (cancel subscription at anytime), get access to the ultimate sous vide educational content and cooking guides. Recipes from professional chefs and the food nerd community feed directly to your Precision Cooker Mini at the touch of a button. Continuous access to your personal recipes and cook history, ready to revisit or share with your friends and family. Two week free trial included.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This matches the previous +64 Frontpage Deal in December 2025.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $7.51 less (27.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $27.50 at the time of this posting.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Written by phoinix | Staff
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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 850W Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Mini (2024 Model) for $19.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Note: Estimated delivery dates may vary by location.

Product Description:
  • Results: Sous vide offers the most precise cook times and temperatures to produce the most tender and perfectly cooked steak possible.
  • Easy: Three easy steps: 1) Attach your cooker to a water filled pot. 2) Set the time and temperature 3) Seal the food, add it to the pot, and press start on the app.
  • Value: Our most affordable cooker ever. This machine costs the same, if not less than, 1 night out at a steakhouse.
  • Cook: Once you've conquered Sous Vide steak, you have plenty of power to cook perfect sous vide meals, big or small. Cook meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, and more.
  • Anova App (free/bluetooth connectivity only): Control your time and temp directly on the Anova app (bluetooth only).
  • Anova App (subscription/Wifi connectivity): For $1.99 a month or $9.99 a year (cancel subscription at anytime), get access to the ultimate sous vide educational content and cooking guides. Recipes from professional chefs and the food nerd community feed directly to your Precision Cooker Mini at the touch of a button. Continuous access to your personal recipes and cook history, ready to revisit or share with your friends and family. Two week free trial included.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This matches the previous +64 Frontpage Deal in December 2025.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $7.51 less (27.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $27.50 at the time of this posting.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Store:

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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Community Reviews

This compact Anova sous vide cooker stands out as a cheap entry point for precise steak and meal prep cooking, with strong temperature control and reliable set and forget results. The comments highlight tender steaks, juicy chicken, ribs, and easy weeknight prep, and the small size makes it handy for travel or a regular pot. The main drawback is that this model has no buttons or display, so the phone app and Bluetooth are required, and support or subscription changes remain a concern. A solid low cost way to try sous vide if app control does not bother you.

  • home cooks who want "set it and forget it" precision for steak doneness because the temperature control prevents overcooking and they can sous vide all day, then do a quick cast-iron pan/grill finish for fool-proof tender results even with cheaper cuts.

  • people who are okay using a phone app for control because multiple commenters report the app-only workflow is slightly annoying but they've gotten flawless operation and "perfect temperature control" after using it a couple times per week.

  • first-time sous vide buyers who want a low-cost entry point because commenters describe it as a cheap introduction to sous vide (about half the cost of the next cheapest cooker) even though it requires the app.

  • owners who already have vacuum sealer + bags and want to improve steak workflow because commenters describe using FoodSaver vacuum zipper bags and a short sous vide time (then sear) to get steakhouse-level results.

  • travelers staying at an Airbnb who want a compact sous vide setup because commenters say it's an extremely compact circulator they'd use with ziplock bags and a normal pot while traveling (and they note physical-control models may be better if you don't need compactness).

  • meal-prep focused cooks who are tired of daily pan cooking because one commenter prep-and-sous-vide chicken for about 1.5 hours to have dinner for the week that's ready to reheat.

  • buyers who need on-device controls (no phone) because commenters say this mini has no buttons/controls or display and requires the app to use via Bluetooth.

  • buyers who are worried about long-term app support because commenters warn Anova has a precedent of eventually killing the free app service for older models, and this clearance model could become a paperweight if support ends.

  • people who want to avoid app subscription/paywall uncertainty because commenters question whether you'll need to subscribe and note the model requires app use (and some discuss the risk of future charging for app features).

  • people who can't get the device to connect reliably because one commenter returned theirs after it wouldn't fully connect to their phone/tablet despite trying everything, calling it not worth the frustration and potential future issues.

  • households that avoid cooking food in plastic because a commenter says their wife wouldn't want to boil food in plastic and they've already tossed non-stick/teflon cookware and won't put plastics in the dishwasher.

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Feb 18, 2026 1:40 PM
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Hat-TrickFeb 18, 2026 1:40 PM
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Quote from bparvin View quoted comment :
Wut??? 165???? Dude. That isn't mixed results, that is ruined steak 100% of the time.
I think somewhere along the route, he confused the doneness temperature for a TURKEY with that of a steak! Big Grin
Feb 18, 2026 1:45 PM
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Quote from JamesW8937 View quoted comment :
His point was that 165 would be better for chicken thigh than steak. I don't have this, but I would guess 120 degrees so you end up with 130-135 medium rare after searing.
Searing after sous vide does not, for me, raise the internal temp enough to change the doneness. For filet mignon, I do 133F for medium rare and it's very pinkish-red inside after searing. 120F would still be undercooked (and possibly dangerous as bacteria isn't killed until 130F).
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Quote from ThriftyThread5737 View quoted comment :
Well I guess I have gone this long in life without making any Sous Vide or even knowing what it is so I guess I don't need this Stick Out Tongue:
LOL! I'm older than dirt and sous vide changed my life! There's always time! Big Grin
Feb 18, 2026 1:56 PM
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Quote from jl2672a View quoted comment :


Appreciate the detailed response. Sounds like a much better alternative to reverse searing (low temp in oven with a meat thermometer, and then quick sear both sides.)

The only issue is my wife has been going nuts about health stuff and would not want to boil food in plastic. Already tossed out my awesome Ovo non-stick pans and anything teflon coated. Won't even let me put plastics in dishwasher.
I did a bit of reading about microplastics and sous vide and the temps (assuming you stick to the 130F's) that the release of particles is very low. It's not until around 150F that the problem really arises.

Here is an interesting read on sous vide and microplastics:
https://learn.pfasfreelife.com/re...als-safely
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Quote from TealSwing2754 View quoted comment :
Do NOT buy from this brand. You HAVE to download an app to use the freaking thing. Stay away, stay away.
If that's your philosophy on using things, I'd say your life is much harder than it needs to be. I use apps for a hundred things a day and to be honest, it's actually easier.

And it's this MODEL, not the brand. Anova (the brand) has plenty of models with touch controls, but they're not $20.
Feb 18, 2026 2:50 PM
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av8nautigerFeb 18, 2026 2:50 PM
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Been wanting to try this method. Prefer manual controls but I'll give it a try for $20

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dahcllenrocFeb 18, 2026 3:01 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
I did a bit of reading about microplastics and sous vide and the temps (assuming you stick to the 130F's) that the release of particles is very low. It's not until around 150F that the problem really arises. Here is an interesting read on sous vide and microplastics:https://learn.pfasfreelife.com/re...als-safely
If it helps, I've had to request PFAS testing on components and the Test Labs ask you ship parts in Ziplock brand bags do to the low to zero amount of PFAS in their product vs other brands.
Feb 18, 2026 3:13 PM
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Quote from dahcllenroc View quoted comment :
If it helps, I've had to request PFAS testing on components and the Test Labs ask you ship parts in Ziplock brand bags do to the low to zero amount of PFAS in their product vs other brands.
I use FoodSaver-brand zipper bags as they have a "valve" in the bag and I use a hand pump to vacuum the bag (the same pump I use to remove air from wine bottles with the rubber stoppers). Not getting all the air out of the bag would cause the bag to possibly float and also cause some sides of the steak to not be the correct temp due to the air barrier. Personally, I'm too old to start worrying now about microplastics. Smilie
Google found this:
FoodSaver bags are generally considered free of BPA, BPS, and phthalates, and they are constructed from FDA-compliant polyethylene and nylon, making them safe for food storage and sous vide cooking. While some studies have detected PFAS in various plastic storage bags, independent tests often highlight FoodSaver as a safer alternative
Last edited by Hat-Trick February 18, 2026 at 07:15 AM.
Feb 18, 2026 3:44 PM
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Stephen.Feb 18, 2026 3:44 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
I think somewhere along the route, he confused the doneness temperature for a TURKEY with that of a steak! Big Grin
I think bro prob meant 135
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skinnywallet42Feb 18, 2026 3:50 PM
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Good cut steak, do NOT cook it for 8 hours or whatever mentioned above. I believe ideal is 1-2 hours. After 2 hours, the fibers in the meat start breaking down. Google it, as there are plenty of suggestions out there.

I usually just do mine for 2 hours if I have the time, and then sear it for a couple minutes on my Weber gas grill. Or you can also sear it on a cast iron.

But I guess if you're doing low quality cuts, might need to cook it longer so it is more tender.

Good guide here: Sous Vide Steak Guide | The Food Lab [seriouseats.com]
Last edited by skinnywallet42 February 18, 2026 at 07:53 AM.
Feb 18, 2026 4:19 PM
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cook33Feb 18, 2026 4:19 PM
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I have the Anova non-mini and I love it. Makes perfect steak every time. Might grab the mini just to have a backup at this price.
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kongoneFeb 18, 2026 4:20 PM
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I purchased this after having a much more expensive model. This works great. Only suggestions are to start with hot tap water and cover to avoid condensation
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Quote from kongone View quoted comment :
I purchased this after having a much more expensive model. This works great. Only suggestions are to start with hot tap water and cover to avoid condensation
I always start with very warm water to expedite getting to my desired temp and I use a plastic container and put foil over the top. Just can't bring myself to spend $40+ on a container w/lid.
Last edited by Hat-Trick February 18, 2026 at 09:25 AM.

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