Sage the Smart Oven Air Fryer vs the Smart Oven Pro — Comparison
Smart Oven Air Fryer, the Sage the Smart Oven Air Fryer, costs £279 and sits above the Pro for buyers who want a countertop oven with dedicated air-frying capability. Smart Oven Pro, the Sage the Smart Oven Pro, costs £249 and is the slightly cheaper smart countertop oven, focused on versatile preset cooking and slow cooking rather than the specific air-fryer upgrade.
The Smart Oven Air Fryer lists an LCD display, dual speed convection, the Element IQ system and 2400 watts, making airflow and power its key advantages. The Smart Oven Pro lists 10 cooking programmes, Smart Element IQ, a Slow Cook function and an LCD display. Both use Sage's intelligent element control, but the Air Fryer highlights convection speed and wattage, while the Pro highlights its programme count and slow-cook capability.
Choose the Smart Oven Air Fryer if chips, crisped vegetables, reheated pastries and high-airflow roasting are regular habits, and if paying £30 more makes sense for dual speed convection. Choose the Smart Oven Pro if you want a capable compact oven for toast, baking, grilling and longer low-temperature meals, and prefer the lower £249 price. The trade-off is crispy airflow versus slow-cook versatility. Before ordering, also check the available width, ventilation space, electrical connection, cookware compatibility and accessory bundle, because those practical details can change the real value. On a same-brand comparison page, the better buy is usually the model that removes a daily compromise, not simply the one with the longest name.
Bottom line: "choose Smart Oven Air Fryer if air frying, dual speed convection and 2400W performance are the features you will use most / opt for Smart Oven Pro if you want 10 programmes, Smart Element IQ, slow cooking and a lower £249 price."
| Specification | Sage the | Sage the |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £279 | £249 |
| Brand | Sage | Sage |
| Airfryer | Yes | — |
| Auto Shut Off | No | No |
| Cable Included | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Of Unit | Silver | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| Control Type | Dials | Dials |
| Easy Clean type | N/A | — |
| Electric Hobs | N/A | N/A |
| Enamel Liners | No | No |
| Energy Consumption | N/A | — |
| Energy Efficiency Class | N/A | N/A |
| Grill Pan Included | No | No |
| Grill Type | Combined | Combined |
| Guarantee | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Hob Lid | No | No |
| Hob Type | N/A | N/A |
| Internal Light | Yes | Yes |
| Plug | Yes | Yes |
| Power on light | Yes | Yes |
| Red dot solid plates | No | No |
| Second Cavity Capacity in L | N/A | — |
| Second Cavity Door | N/A | N/A |
| Second Cavity Energy Grade | N/A | N/A |
| Second Cavity Energy Use in kWh | N/A | — |
| Second Cavity Function | N/A | N/A |
| Second Cavity Grill | N/A | N/A |
| Second Cavity Light | No | No |
| Second Cavity Shelves | N/A | N/A |
| Single or Double Oven | Single | Single |
| Size | H:280mm x W:470mm x D:320mm | H:280mm x W:470mm x D:320mm |
| Smart Electric Cooker | No | Yes |
| Table Top | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Top Cavity Door | Double Glazed | Solid |
| Top Cavity Energy Grade | N/A | N/A |
| Top Cavity Energy Use in kWh | N/A | — |
| Top Cavity Function | Conventional | Multi-function |
| Top Cavity Grill | Combined Grill | Combined Grill |
| Top Cavity Light | Yes | Yes |
| Top Cavity Shelves | 1 | 1 |
| Usable Volume | 22 | 21L |
| Warming Cavity | No | Yes |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Height Adjustable | No | No |
| Programmable | No | Yes |
| Top Cavity Capacity in mm | 22 | 21L |
| Weight in kg | 13 | — |
| Width | Small - Up To 550mm | Small - Up To 550mm |
| Depth in mm | 320 | 320 |
| Height in mm | 280 | 280 |
| Width in mm | 470 | 470 |